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Mar 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Shows, Songs and Games to Watch This Week

This week brings a mix of fresh films, music and games that you can stream on your favorite devices. A special celebrating the 20th anniversary of a famous teen show will appear on Disney+. Miley Cyrus returns for music, clips and an interview. Netflix offers its first Major League Baseball ga

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Mar 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

BTS Returns to the World Stage via Netflix Live Show

Netflix is using live streaming to bring a global audience together. The company chose the heart of Seoul as its backdrop for a big event. BTS, the famous K‑pop group, is performing again after almost four years away from the stage. The show will be watched by millions around the world. A

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Mar 21 2026BUSINESS

Chile’s Copper Boom: New Projects Light the Way

BHP and Freeport-McMoRan have just filed two massive copper projects with Chile’s environmental review board, a clear sign that mining investment is picking up again in the country. The first plan, called “Nueva Concentradora Escondida, ” is worth $5 billion and would replace the aging Los Colorados

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Mar 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Save money while catching March Madness, Survivor 50 and the new Yellowstone spin-off

Paramount+'s latest offer drops the monthly fee to just $2. 99 for new and returning customers, but only until March 31. The timing lines up with three big shows: the NCAA basketball tournament, the 50th season of Survivor, and Marshals, a new Yellowstone spin-off. Viewers can watch the first two ro

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Mar 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Billionaires, Big Screens: Who’s Really Behind the Shows You Watch?

A recent big move in Hollywood saw Paramount CEO David Ellison, with help from his father, take over Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal means that a handful of very wealthy tech leaders now own everything from classic cartoons to major news outlets. The acquisition brings a huge catalog of shows, m

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Mar 20 2026POLITICS

A Major Shift in Student Loan Management Raises Questions

The federal government is making a big change in how it handles student loans. Starting now, the Treasury Department will take charge of loans where borrowers haven’t made payments in months. This covers about $180 billion of the government’s $1. 7 trillion student debt. Eventually, the Treasury wi

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Mar 20 2026HEALTH

CDC Leadership Search Shows Hope Amid Health Department Turmoil

The hunt for a new CDC director is sparking cautious optimism, even as the agency grapples with years of shakeups and policy disputes. Recent candidates for the top role suggest better days ahead, but the CDC’s past struggles under political pressure raise questions about stability. The agency has s

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Renaming the Legacy: A Call to Reexamine How We Honor Figures

The recent claims that Cesar Chavez, a celebrated labor leader, sexually abused young girls have sparked a wave of demands to remove his name from public places. The accusations surfaced after a detailed New York Times investigation revealed that Chavez allegedly assaulted two underage girls in the

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

New DHS Leader Faces Big Test After Narrow Committee Vote

Markwayne Mullin, a senator from Oklahoma, just got past the first big hurdle in his journey to head the Department of Homeland Security. The Senate committee that reviews these appointments threw out a narrow 8‑to‑7 vote in his favor. All Republicans on the panel voted yes except for Rand Paul, who

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Hidden Comedy That’s Struggling to Find Its Audience

A new sitcom on NBC has captured my attention with its sharp humor and clever storytelling, yet it seems to be slipping through the cracks. The show, which blends playful dance scenes, goofy romance, a charismatic lead couple, and a memorable German antagonist, stands out as a strong first season th

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