FAMILY

Mar 20 2026BUSINESS

Beachwood Place Faces a New Future After Saks Leaves

The loss of its flagship luxury shop has shaken Beachwood Place, a mall that opened in 1978 with a single high‑end anchor: Saks Fifth Avenue. That store had defined the mall’s style, giving shoppers a reason to dress up just for a visit. Now, with only 13 Saks stores left in the country, Northeast O

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

A Family Tale Turned Crime Story

The New York Times has teamed up with Serial Productions to launch a new five‑episode true‑crime podcast called “The Idiot. ” The series follows the life of Allen, a relative of opinion columnist M. Gessen, whose shocking conviction for attempting to hire a hitman against his former wife sets the pl

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Family Fraud Case: $12 Million Medicaid Scam Leads to Prison

A family in North Carolina ran a Medicaid fraud that stole more than $12 million from the public. The scheme involved a drug‑treatment center called Life Touch LLC, owned by Brandon Sims. Sims’ mother and sister helped run the business, making it a “family affair. ” From 2018 to 2023, the c

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Mar 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Old Home, New Boundaries

The couple, both in their early sixties, had turned their house into a playground. They dressed up, staged scenes, and sometimes brought friends over to keep the spark alive. Their days felt vibrant until their adult son returned home after a long period away. He rarely leaves the house, and his gir

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Mar 16 2026HEALTH

Mom’s Battle With Cancer and the Hard Truth

An 87‑year‑old woman was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Her family moved across the country to care for her during treatment and recovery, hoping she would regain independence. After about six months of remission, the cancer returned. Doctors explained that her age and overall health make fu

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

German Marquez: A Fresh Pitching Chapter in San Diego

German Marquez has returned to Major League baseball with a new contract in San Diego, showing that he still has plenty of skill left to offer. He first caught fans’ attention when he threw six solid innings against the Giants on March 6, allowing only four hits and striking out six with just 83

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Mar 15 2026CRIME

11‑Year‑Old Accused in 5‑Year‑Old’s Death

A small town near Denver was shaken when a 5‑year‑old boy died early this week. Police entered the family home that night to investigate the fatal incident in Centennial, a suburb of Denver with fewer than 110, 000 residents. The case is being treated as a homicide. An 11‑year‑old boy from the same

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Mar 14 2026CELEBRITIES

Prince Harry’s New Book Sparks Strong Rebuttal

The latest book about Prince Harry has stirred a big reaction. An author named Tom Bower says the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, may have influenced Harry in a way that hurt his family ties. He claims Queen Camilla once told a friend that Meghan had “brainwashed” Harry, according to the writer.

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

A Kidneys Dilemma: A Mother’s Tough Choice

Victoria Gotti is facing a hard decision about her health and her son’s future. She has chronic kidney disease and needs a transplant. The only available donor would be her oldest son, Carmine. The mother worries about how her father, a former mob boss, was treated in prison. He died of throat

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Mar 13 2026CELEBRITIES

Kurt Russell Keeps His Hunting Roots

Kurt Russell says he has no regrets about hunting and the life his family grew up with. He talked on a podcast about how he loves elk meat and feels proud to take animals that feed people. He added, “I honor the animal’s service. ” His son Wyatt from Colorado explains how living close to na

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