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Mar 27 2026BUSINESS

American Airlines may bring back seat screens and upgrade Wi-Fi soon

American Airlines is thinking about putting screens back in front of seats on its smaller planes. This isn’t just about entertainment—it’s part of a bigger push to modernize flights and keep up with competitors. The airline is also exploring faster, more reliable Wi-Fi options by talking to companie

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Mar 27 2026CELEBRITIES

Ronda Rousey’s quiet protest against TKO’s control of MMA and wrestling

Ronda Rousey didn’t need TKO’s permission to step into AEW’s ring. The former UFC champion made her surprise debut at Revolution, a move that felt like a middle finger to the company that now owns both UFC and WWE. TKO Group Holdings, created by Endeavor, merged the two giants in 2023, promising big

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Tech Showcase or Tall Tales? A Closer Look at the Claims

In Singapore, a large crowd gathered in a fancy hotel ballroom to hear about a company’s big plans. The CEO spoke about artificial intelligence, faster-charging EV batteries, and even medical breakthroughs like restoring vision to blind people. Sound too good to be true? That’s because it might be.

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Mar 27 2026LIFESTYLE

A famous food lover checks out a local bakery

A well-known lifestyle expert recently visited a small bakery in Pennsylvania and gave it a shoutout online. She posted pictures of pastries and coffee from The Buttery’s Malvern shop, calling them "good things" — her usual way of recommending food. With nearly 3 million followers, her approval coul

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Mar 26 2026CRIME

Hidden Books Return Home

A group of rare books that once guided missionaries to China have finally made their way back to Italy. These volumes, dating from the 1500s and filled with early scientific ideas about stars, bodies, and machines, were kept in a large Jesuit archive in Rome. Between 1999 and 2002, about forty of th

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Mar 26 2026OPINION

New Library? Time to Decide

El Cerrito’s old library, built 76 years ago, can’t keep up with modern needs. The city has tried before: a $30‑million bond in 2016 fell short of the two‑thirds vote required. Now Measure C sits on the ballot and only needs a simple majority to pass because of a petition‑driven process. The new bu

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Short‑Term Rentals in New Franklin: A New Rule and Mixed Feelings

New Franklin City Council has just passed a new rule about renting homes for less than 30 days. The law says that any such rental must be at least 300 feet away from another short‑term rental. The vote was close, with four council members in favor and three against. The rule was debated for months.

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Mar 26 2026OPINION

Utah Faces a New Controversy Over ICE Detention Plans

The idea of building a huge ICE detention center near Salt Lake City has sparked worry among many people in Utah. The plan would hold 7, 000 to 10, 000 detainees in a building that is larger than the state’s whole prison system. It would be located about 9. 6 miles from Temple Square, a central spot

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Mar 26 2026CRIME

Teen Charged With New Assaults After More Victims Step Forward

An 18‑year‑old from El Salvador has been arrested in Fairfax County, Virginia for touching female classmates without permission. Police first learned of the incidents on March 5 when Fairfax High School reported several assaults. A warrant was issued and the suspect turned himself in two days later.

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Reparations Debate: Ghana Wins UN Vote on Slavery

Ghana pushed a motion at the United Nations that labels transatlantic slavery as “the gravest crime against humanity” and asks for reparations. The vote went 123‑to‑3, with only the United States, Israel and a few others voting against it. Fifty‑two countries, including the European Union, chose to

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