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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

49ers Boost Offense with New Receiver Christian Kirk

The San Francisco 49ers are tightening their passing attack for the upcoming NFL season. After adding veteran wideout Mike Evans, they signed Christian Kirk, a former Arizona Cardinals star who recently played for the Houston Texans. Reports say Kirk agreed to a one‑year contract worth up to $6 mill

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Mar 19 2026SCIENCE

A Quiet Corner of the World Turns Into an Earthquake Listening Post

The Southernmost tip of our planet is getting a new job: listening to earthquakes. Scientists have set up very sensitive devices called seismometers at the South Pole, a place where noise from cities and weather is almost non‑existent. The first of these was installed by the US Geological Survey in

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Mar 19 2026BUSINESS

Lamborghini Faces 2025 Profit Drop: Tariffs, Currency and EV Back‑Off

Lamborghini reported lower profits for 2025, even though it made a record amount of money. The drop comes from U. S. tariffs that hit sales and profit margins in its biggest market. Last year the company raised prices, but that did not fully cover the extra tariff costs. The operating margi

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Mar 19 2026BUSINESS

Community Projects in the Adirondacks Get Fresh Funding

In a recent wave of state support, several small towns in the Adirondacks received grants that could reshape local life. The Department of Environmental Conservation’s Smart Growth program awarded $3. 2 million to 26 projects, with about a dozen benefiting towns such as Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Pa

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

Coach Wade’s Final Exit From NC State

Will Wade’s last game with the NC State men’s basketball team ended in a 68‑66 loss to Texas, cementing his decision to move on. After the defeat, he spoke to reporters in a tone that suggested the program was still far from where it should be. Wade admitted that his team “didn’t spend as much time

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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

Caught in a Love Scam: Hate Crime on a Dating App

A 24‑year‑old man from Campbell, New York, faces serious charges after police say he used a dating app to threaten and extort money from someone in Bath. The suspect, named Andrew Kidder, allegedly created fake profiles to lure victims and then demanded cash or gifts in exchange for keeping private

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Deep Ellum’s New Plan to Cut Night‑time Crime

"After last summer’s spike in violent incidents, Deep Ellum’s nonprofit group has drafted a fresh safety strategy that asks Dallas officials to rethink how night‑life venues are regulated. The plan pushes for a special permit that would hold regular late‑night clubs to stricter safety rules, hoping

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Mar 19 2026WEATHER

Sunny Heat Set to Hit North Texas This Weekend

North Texas is warming up fast. Early in the week, temperatures stayed cool, but now a strong high‑pressure system is pushing heat. By Thursday afternoon, the sky will clear and temperatures could reach the upper 80s or low 90s. Friday may hit a record high, matching the highest temperature ever lo

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Mar 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI in Film: New Rules and Big Questions

The FilMart forum brought together five seasoned creators to talk about how artificial intelligence is changing the way movies are made. The first speaker was a well‑known director who also runs a media school in Hong Kong. He announced a new master’s course that will teach students how to use AI

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