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Mar 20 2026HEALTH

Flint Hospital’s Sky‑High Fundraiser

Hurley Medical Center is turning a real airport hangar into a fancy night of flying fun. The event, called “Come Fly with Me: A First Class Experience, ” will run from 6 to 10 p. m. on April 11 at Aerodesign Services in Flint. Guests will walk through a space that looks like it’s straight out

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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 2026CRIME

Hiscox Manager Accused of False Testimony in Greek Court

A former Hiscox employee is now the focus of a Greek court case. The judge says he may have lied while helping Greece try to send a former colleague back to Bermuda. The case involves Yuval Abraham, who used to run the company’s finance in Bermuda. He is said to have taken about $1. 8 milli

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Mar 20 2026POLITICS

School Board Race Stays Unchanged After Recount

The election for the Forsyth County Board of Education ended without any shift in results, even after a formal recount was carried out. Both candidates had their votes tallied again by the county clerk’s office, and the final numbers matched those from the initial count. This means that the ca

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Mar 20 2026HEALTH

Kids and Their Screens: What the Numbers Say

A new study that looked at 153 pieces of research shows that spending time on social media can raise the chances of kids feeling sad, acting out, or even harming themselves. The researchers found that teens between 12 and 15 are especially at risk, while younger children show weaker links. The resea

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Mar 20 2026CRIME

Fire at Czech Weapon Plant Sparks Investigation

A blaze erupted overnight in an industrial complex 120 km east of Prague, prompting officials to consider it a possible intentional attack. Firefighters responded swiftly and reported that no one was injured, though the fire spread to a neighboring building before being brought under control.

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Mar 20 2026POLITICS

Hungary Calls Out Russian Ex‑Interpreter in Election Watch

The Hungarian Helsinki Committee (HHC) has warned the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) that a former interpreter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Daria Boyarskaya, should be removed from its election observation team in Hungary. The move comes ahead of a critical vote o

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Mar 20 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Who Turned a Year Older on March 20

Spike Lee celebrated his 69th birthday, a milestone that comes after decades of filmmaking and a long‑time loyalty to the New York Knicks since 1985. Holly Hunter, now 68, added another year to her career while also playing a Federation captain on “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. ” Model Kathy I

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Mar 20 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Fame: A Quick Blink in the Digital Age

The idea that a star’s glory lasts only fifteen minutes is old news, yet it still feels true when we look at today’s pop culture. People who once ruled the airwaves now juggle TikTok dances, podcast shows, and even AI‑generated performances after death. Fame is no longer a single flash; it’s a serie

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Mar 20 2026HEALTH

A Quiet Escape: How a Birthday Plan Turned Tragic

A 29‑year‑old accountant, single and carrying a history of personal struggles, had planned a small celebration for himself. He bought a large helium tank online, the same kind used to lift party balloons, and told his friends he was hosting a birthday bash at home. The purchase was deliberate; searc

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