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[*LIVE*] Purdue vs Arizona Live Free Streams On Sport'sTvl 29 March 2026

Purdue vs Arizona in a highly anticipated clash of the 2026.These rule changes are seen as part of Live NCAAM Men's Collage BasketBall ongoing efforts to evolve the game and maintain competitive integrity across formats.Pluto TV and All Men's Sports Network Forge Global Partnership to Launch a New FAST Channel and Media.

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Mar 29 • 10:57 AM EDT • Sports • salfordreddevils.com
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[*LIVE*] Iowa vs Illinois Live Free Streams On Sport'sTvl 29 March 2026

Iowa vs Illinois in a highly anticipated clash of the 2026.These rule changes are seen as part of Live NCAAM Men's Collage BasketBall ongoing efforts to evolve the game and maintain competitive integrity across formats.Pluto TV and All Men's Sports Network Forge Global Partnership to Launch a New FAST Channel and Media.

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Mar 29 • 10:57 AM EDT • Sports • salfordreddevils.com
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Steelers get most improved tag in ESPN offseason rankings

The Steelers made the best use of NFL free agency this offseason and trade acquisitions, according to an ESPN report.

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Mar 29 • 10:43 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Freddie Freeman gets hugged out by Ketel Marte in Dodgers' 3-2 win over Diamondbacks
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Mar 29 • 9:43 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hingham Schools Eye Business Curriculum Expansion as Class Size Concerns Mount

HINGHAM - March 23, 2026 - The Hingham School Committee moved to modernize its high school offerings Monday night, reviewing a comprehensive plan to expand the “small but mighty” Business Department while simultaneously grappling with data that places Hingham as an outlier in elementary class sizes. Director of Social Studies Andy Hoey presented a two-year program review that highlighted the department’s success in community partnerships but warned that high student demand is testing current staffing limits. Meanwhile, committee Chair Jen Benham presented independent research showing Hingham is the only benchmark district with second-grade classes hitting a 25-student cap, sparking a directive for the Policy Subcommittee to review class-size standards. Editors note: South Shore News is going paid in April, subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss a story. Reach out for group or organizational pricing. Subscribe The Full Story The meeting opened with a look into the future of Hingham High School’s (HHS) curriculum. Andy Hoey, who oversees the Business Department, presented the first formal program review for the department since 2009. [15:09] Hoey characterized the department as a vital elective hub that currently serves between 14% and 27% of the HHS student body in any given year. [31:31] “We are very proud of our business department here at Hingham High School... while we’re very proud of it, we are always striving to make improvements and enhancements.” [15:55] — Andy Hoey, Director of Social Studies A key highlight of the presentation was the announcement of a new AP Business with Personal Finance course launching next year, pending enrollment. [20:08] The review team found that while the program is “well-aligned” to national standards, it remains a high-school-only offering. Hoey outlined an action plan to explore “vertical articulation,” potentially introducing business or financial literacy units at the middle school level to fill a “gap” identified between fifth and eighth grade. [41:48] However, the department faces “smoke and mirrors” regarding student GPA, according to Hoey. Currently, most business courses are “unleveled” and do not count toward a student’s GPA, which survey data suggests may deter some students from enrolling. [28:15] The committee discussed the possibility of offering Honors or College Prep (CP) credit for advanced courses, such as investing or marketing, to better reflect their academic rigor. [38:27] The discussion took a sharp turn toward elementary education during an enrollment update. Superintendent Dr. Katie Roberts noted a net gain of four students mid-year, but it was Jen Benham’s “rabbit hole” data analysis that caught the committee’s attention. [50:35] Benham researched 13 benchmark towns—representing 34 elementary schools—and found that Hingham was the only district with a second-grade section reaching 25 students this year. [51:36] Benham’s findings suggested that while many districts lack formal class-size policies, Hingham’s current cap of 25 for second grade may be too high. “I think if we could at least have 23 at a cap for grade two,” Benham suggested, noting the importance of that grade level for literacy development. [53:09], [54:55] Dr. Roberts cautioned that smaller classes require more staff, which is a significant hurdle following a budget season where nine general education positions were cut across the district. [55:56] The committee also finalized the 2025 Town Report, which was updated to be more “student-centered” and highlight staff early in the document. [11:12] Additionally, a series of food service policies were approved to align with Massachusetts’ universal free school meal mandate, including new protocols for meal modifications due to allergies or religious needs. [59:23] Share Why It Matters The meeting underscored a tension between Hingham’s desire to offer elite, specialized programming and the foundational pressure of class sizes. The expansion of the Business Department—including potential Microsoft certifications and AP courses—aims to prepare students for a “real world” where credit scores and financial literacy are paramount. [46:20] However, the revelation that Hingham’s second-grade classes are larger than those in all neighboring benchmark towns suggests a potential strain on early education that could impact long-term student performance if not addressed by the Policy Subcommittee. Official Minutes & Data Key Motions & Votes Motion: To approve the Hingham Public Schools 2025 Town Report. [13:16] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([01:13:28]) Motion: To approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for summer counselor work regarding course placement. [57:33] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([57:50]) Motion: To approve Policy EFBA (School Food and Nutrition/Meal Modifications). [01:00:32] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([01:00:44]) Motion: To approve Policy EFC (Universal Free School Meals). [01:00:54] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([01:01:07]) Public Comment No members of the public spoke during the meeting or via the remote link. [01:02:30] What’s Next The Policy Subcommittee will take up the review of elementary class-size caps over the next year to determine if the Grade 2 limit should be lowered from 25 to 23. [52:18] The Business Department will monitor enrollment for the new AP Business course and continue exploring dual-enrollment partnerships with Quincy College. [38:13] Source Video: Harbor Media South Shore News is a reader-supported publication. 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Mar 29 • 7:03 AM EDT • Business • southshore.news
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Cowboys news: Dallas adds more free agent help

Your Sunday morning Cowboys news.

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Mar 29 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Pokémon Champions First Details About Price Reportedly Surface

What to expect from this "free-to-start" experience

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Mar 29 • 12:30 AM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
Did the Detroit Lions betray their veteran offensive lineman?

The NFL is preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, and teams have done more than just sign free agents and make trades—they’ve also made difficult roster cuts. The Detroit Lions are among those teams, making several moves that include parting…

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Mar 28 • 11:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Detroit Pistons defense locks down Minnesota Timberwolves on the road

Detroit Pistons score: The Pistons had 20 turnovers, but held the Timberwolves to just seven points on their giveaways in a 22-point win.

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Mar 28 • 8:08 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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The Vikings Players Ready to Break Out in 2026

Aside from signing quarterback Kyler Murray two weeks ago, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t do much in free agency, constrained by […]

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Mar 28 • 7:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bethesda delists Elder Scrolls game from all platforms, and will take it offline in June

Bethesda has officially delisted Elder Scrolls Blades, the unpopular free-to-play microtransaction-driven mobile game, and will take it offline this June.

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Mar 28 • 3:32 PM EDT • Technology • tweaktown.com
Better Communication for Better Health: A Conversation with Angela McGowan, JD, MPH - Free Public Health Webinar - Public Health Communications Collaborative

Join us for practical strategies on how communicators can protect, advocate for, and strengthen the public health field through a policy lens.

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Mar 28 • 2:16 PM EDT • Health • publichealthcollaborative.org
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Jonathan Bullard signing with Cowboys on emotional day

Cowboys sign veteran defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard late in free agency to continue adding to their 2026 defense

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Mar 28 • 12:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Chattanooga Times Free Press

Chattanooga's only daily newspaper. Complete coverage of breaking news in Chattanooga, Other local, regional and national news. Classifieds and online marketplace.

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Mar 28 • 12:52 PM EDT • Business • timesfreepress.com
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These iPad apps will make you wish you had more free time

If you have an iPad and want to start using it to unleash and express your creativity, there are a number of apps that can help you do so.

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Mar 28 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Kirsty Muir: British freestyle skier wins historic World Cup titles

Kirsty Muir becomes the first British woman to win both the slopestyle and overall World Cup titles by finishing second in the season finale in Switzerland.

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Mar 28 • 11:31 AM EDT • Sports • bbc.com
Old Forge library offers daily craft sessions during spring break

Old Forge Library will host free daily spring break craft sessions March 30 to April 10, featuring themed projects for all ages.

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Mar 28 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • romesentinel.com
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Trump’s ICE Crackdown Is Forcing Immigrant Women To ‘Choose Between Their Freedom Or Their Health’

The constant fear and surveillance of immigration enforcement is leading some patients to forgo critical reproductive health care.

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Mar 28 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
Is Cade Cunningham playing today? Pistons vs Timberwolves prediction, injuries

Detroit Pistons vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction, TV channel, injury report and more with Cade Cunningham and Anthony Edwards ruled out.

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Mar 28 • 5:06 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Impossible Science Live! with World Champion of Magic Jason Latimer

Impossible Science Live! with World Champion of Magic Jason Latimer From bending light with physics, to shaping water with chemistry and walking through solid glass with engineering, World Champion of Magic Jason Latimer’s mind-blowing live show delivers an inspiring message of how “The right question changes everything.” Impossible Science LIVE! expands on Jason Latimer’s inspiring TED Talk “ Seeing Beyond the Illusion of Knowledge ” with family-friendly, mind-blowing illusion entertainment. Uniting his favorite illusions from his illustrious career, Latimer reveals the secret to his magic is not special powers but simply a pursuit of challenging the impossible with curiosity. During your museum visit from April 7-11, 2026, drop into the auditorium for one of Latimer’s shows throughout the day. Shows are included with your Spring Break admission and FREE for museum members. Add a membership to your cart for free Spring Break admission! Available showtimes: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. daily, with a 3:30 p.m. show on Saturday, April 11. Open seating; first come, first seated. About Jason Latimer: Jason Latimer has been featured on television around the world as both a scientist and magician. While Latimer is both a curator of the iconic Fleet Museum in San Diego, CA, and a World Champion Magician his network specials, TV series, and appearances span the globe. Jason has been featured as a science host on the Science Channel, Roku, Amazon, and as a magician on the Syfy Channel, History, BBC ONE, and Japan’s NHK. In 2021, SONY partnered with Latimer to bring his unique blend of science and magic to online and to PBS to assist with distance learning. Impossible Science’s growth has been exponential ever since, garnering over a hundred million views and multiple streaming awards as an educational series.

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Mar 27 • 4:55 PM EDT • Science • iloveny.com
Free throws can be Warriors' new best friend, and Kristaps Porziņģis can help

The Golden State Warriors' new best friend can be the free-throw line for the rest of the season, and Kristaps Porziņģis can help in that department.

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Mar 27 • 3:56 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsbayarea.com
Business Resource Office Hosts Boot Camp Series

Orange County’s newly opened Business Resource Office (BRO) will host free training sessions for business owners as part of its Boot Camp series.

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Mar 27 • 3:40 PM EDT • Business • newsroom.ocfl.net
Gemini redesigning glow on Android, rolls out free Personal Intelligence & Memory

Google has a few other Gemini app updates, starting with Personal Intelligence seeing wide US availability.

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Mar 27 • 3:30 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Liberty Science Center’s ‘Wild About Animals’ Opens Saturday

Starting Saturday, children and families can view and interact with live animals at the Liberty Science Center’s annual ‘Wild About Animals’ event. Get two free articles a month! …

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Mar 27 • 3:16 PM EDT • Science • jcitytimes.com
‘Families not Politics’ coalition launches to oppose Colorado ballot measures targeting transgender minors

Advocacy organizations in Colorado have launched a campaign opposing two November ballot measures that would regulate transgender minors’ participation in school sports and access to certain medical procedures, setting the stage for a statewide debate over youth policy and parental decision‑making. Dubbed “Families Not Politics,” the coalition was established to “defend the freedoms, privacy, and […]

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Mar 27 • 3:13 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Everything You Missed at Shop TODAY Stages 2026 Health & Wellness Summit

Guests enjoyed a day full of expert chats, pampering and, of course, plenty of free products.

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Mar 27 • 2:07 PM EDT • Health • today.com
Federal rural health funding could trigger service cuts

As Montana rolls out new federal funding, rural hospitals fear “right-sizing” could mean losing care.

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Mar 27 • 2:05 PM EDT • Health • montanafreepress.org
April stays busy on local entertainment

The first two weeks of April feature four free performances by small ensembles and solo performers, ranging from introspective Chopin nocturnes to extroverted Broadway showtunes.

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Mar 27 • 1:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • davisenterprise.com
April stays busy with local entertainment

The first two weeks of April feature four free performances by small ensembles and solo performers, ranging from introspective Chopin nocturnes to extroverted Broadway showtunes.

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Mar 27 • 1:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • davisenterprise.com
'Culture is downstream from entertainment' — An Interview with Rob Schneider

'You have a left that is totalitarian in the sense that they’re not for free speech. They don’t really have the best interests of the culture in mind. They’re not open for debate. They’re open for demonization. They want to demean you, they want to demoralize you, they want to prevent you from speaking, and they want to take away your ability to make a living.'

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Mar 27 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • hungarianconservative.com
Seven weeks in, Kristaps Porziņģis enamored with Warriors as free agency looms

Seven weeks in, Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis is enamored with Golden State ahead of his critical unrestricted NBA free agency.

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Mar 27 • 10:59 AM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsbayarea.com
Your stereotypes about Gen Z aren’t just inaccurate. They’re hurting your business

Welcome to Fast Company Daily, our daily newsletter on LinkedIn, featuring a free article selected each day by our editors as well as a roundup of great advice on careers, hiring, innovation, and technology. Visit fastcompany.

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Mar 27 • 10:30 AM EDT • Business • linkedin.com
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Gluten-free fried chicken, a Biblical fantasy and baking fails

In this week's food and culture newsletter, consider what makes "good" art, Hilldale gets a Chocolate Shoppe, and how to make Persian(ish) rice.

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Mar 27 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • captimes.com
UM hosts first women in business symposium in missoula

The University of Montana College of Business is hosting its first-ever Women in Business Symposium on Friday.The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at t

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Mar 27 • 9:12 AM EDT • Business • nbcmontana.com
Free travel, occasional seats to MSU sports a perk for unpaid trustees

MSU trustees, though unpaid, receive access to sporting events with university-funded travel. Records show thousands spent on travel for attending athletics.

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Mar 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • statenews.com
Cultural program explores gender and politics in the kitchen in ‘Cookbooks Against War’

The Cedar Rapids Public Library will host a presentation by Dr. Abby M. Dubisar, “Cookbooks Against War,” exploring domestic roles and how these works ignite activism. This free event is open to the public and funded by Humanities Iowa, a private nonprofit supporting culture and history programs in the state.

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Mar 27 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • thegazette.com
The idea-free gladiatorial season also known as the midterms

Never underestimate the Democrats’ ability to make a sow’s ear out of a silk purse.

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Mar 27 • 6:45 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Fox News Poll: Fans say paywalled sports are out of bounds

A new Fox News Poll finds 72% of sports fans say major sporting events should be required to stay on free broadcast TV, not behind streaming paywalls.

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Mar 27 • 6:41 AM EDT • Sports • foxnews.com
Instant grades for Patriots free agency signing James Hudson

The Patriots signed the former Giants offensive tackle to a one-year contract in free agency.

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Mar 27 • 5:36 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Taylor Swift thanks fiancé Travis Kelce at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards for making her ‘very happy and confident and free’

Taylor Swift thanked fiancé Travis Kelce at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards for making her ‘very happy and confident and free.’

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Mar 26 • 11:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Standoff With Iran Raises Fresh Doubts About Trump’s Freestyle Diplomacy

A jumble of emissaries — a friend, a family member, a dove and a hawk — on the Iran crisis reflects President Trump’s improvisational approach.

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Mar 26 • 4:44 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
12 things to do around the Seattle area this weekend

From exploring the Skagit Valley tulip fields to free art galleries, here are the latest local things to do around the Seattle area.

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Mar 26 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
Is Cade Cunningham playing today? Detroit Pistons injuries vs Pelicans

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham remains out with a collapsed lung for Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Mar 26 • 1:57 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
iOS 26.4 just made Apple Creator Studio even better, here’s what’s new

iOS 26.4 is here, and among its many changes, the update expands Apple Creator Studio by introducing exclusive new Freeform features.

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Mar 26 • 1:48 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Vaccines for healthy pre-teens and teens

Adolescents ages 9-18 are due for key vaccines. Uninsured youth can get free vaccines from the City of Berkeley Immunization Clinic. Parents of uninsured adolescents can come to the City of Berkeley immunization clinic to check their child’s vaccination status and, if needed, catch up on their missing shots.Staying up to date on vaccines is important for families at a variety of ages. Adolescence is an important time to check vaccine status as kids age 9 to 18 can get proven protections to help protect against of a variety of diseases.

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Mar 26 • 1:00 PM EDT • Health • berkeleyca.gov
UNCW to host free STEM expo focused on marine science

The UNCW STEM Expo will feature hands-on activities focused on North Carolina’s coast and marine environments.

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Mar 26 • 9:51 AM EDT • Science • wect.com
WhatsApp can now draft AI-generated responses based on your conversations

The Meta-owned messaging platform is also launching a way to free up space, the ability to touch up photos with Meta AI, and more.

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Mar 26 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Join award-winning filmmaker for conversation on conservation

A free conservation event featuring a six-time Emmy award-winning filmmaker will take place Saturday morning at First Congregational Church in La Crosse.

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Mar 26 • 8:09 AM EDT • Entertainment • wxow.com
The Grant Wood Studio and Armstrong Visitor Center to reopen in April

Explore where artist Grant Wood painted some of his most famous artwork, including “American Gothic,” at his former studio. Reopening April 11, The Grant Wood Studio and Armstrong Visitor Center provides an enriching, artistic experience to visitors for free.

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Mar 26 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thegazette.com
Baton Rouge Small Business Bingo

The slow season of shopping can hurt small businesses, but Baton Rouge is finding ways to be resilient and keep the community active. TBR Books and Tea owner Jamie Freeman says “I wanted to partner with other small businesses who I’m sure are also struggling and how can I help our business and so it...

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Mar 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • lsureveille.com
Brevard on a budget: Free, fun things to do this weekend, March 27-April 2

On a budget? Free, fun things to do in Brevard this weekend include classic cars, concerts and a pirate festival.

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Mar 26 • 5:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • floridatoday.com
Jaouadi sets record as Florida, Indiana co-lead NCAA swim

Florida freshman Ahmed Jaouadi broke the NCAA record in the 1,650-yard freestyle, and the Gators shared the Day 1 lead with Indiana at the Division I swimming and diving championships on Wednesday.

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Mar 25 • 11:54 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
13 Alert Traffic: Busy Houston sports weekend brings heavy traffic on I-10 Katy Freeway

As the heart of Houston transforms into a sports fan's dream, the additional traffic and weekend construction closures may make the experience of traveling to and from these events a bit of a nightmare.

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Mar 25 • 8:34 PM EDT • Sports • abc13.com
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Analyst destroys Falcons over free agency plan

This is rather interesting.

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Mar 25 • 7:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Did Ravens sign wrong free agency edge rusher?

This is a conversation starter.

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Mar 25 • 6:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Detroit Tigers announce cable TV channels for Detroit SportsNet

The Detroit Tigers will have their games on the newly formed Detroit SportsNet shown on the major cable carriers in Michigan, it was announced Wednesday.

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Mar 25 • 6:33 PM EDT • Sports • freep.com
Health benefits of whole grains; free nutrition coaching available

Today is Whole Day for Whole Grain. This celebration spotlights the taste, versatility and health benefits of whole grains.

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Mar 25 • 2:59 PM EDT • Health • today.marquette.edu
FIFA Returns With Free-To-Play Arcade-Style Football And An Utterly Bizarre Roster

Diego Maradona, Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford, and... Thor?

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Mar 25 • 2:30 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
Marvel Rivals - The Super Hero Team-based PVP Shooter

Play for free Now!! Get ready to Ignite the Battle with Marvel Rivals!

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Mar 25 • 1:53 PM EDT • Technology • marvelrivals.com
Washtenaw County measles outbreak grows to 7. What you need to know

An unvaccinated child exposed to measles in Washtenaw County is now infected, health leaders say, and a local hospital is now an exposure site.

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Mar 25 • 1:47 PM EDT • Health • freep.com
Marvel Rivals - The Super Hero Team-based PVP Shooter

Play for free Now!! Get ready to Ignite the Battle with Marvel Rivals!

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Mar 25 • 12:53 PM EDT • Technology • marvelrivals.com
Science happens here! Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology invites public to free Open House Saturday, May 2, 2026

Dive into the world of marine science and explore cool tech at this open house you won't want to miss! Have you ever wondered what happens in that unique

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Mar 25 • 12:00 PM EDT • Science • baltimorefishbowl.com
NFL news, free agency updates: 'Tush push' is back for the 2026 season, won't go up for vote at owners' meetings
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Mar 25 • 11:52 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Pokémon Champions is releasing on Nintendo Switch consoles in early April, but its "free-to-start" package raises some questions about its pricing model

Pokémon Champions is finally arriving in April to Nintendo Switch consoles, but its "free-to-start" model seems limiting and confusing.

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Mar 25 • 11:14 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Glyphosate: A story of science, risk, and nuance

In the summer of 2014, a California groundskeeper named Dewayne Johnson started noticing patches of raw, weeping skin spreading across his body. He had spent years applying Roundup, Monsanto’s glyphosate-based herbicide, for a school district, sometimes drenched in it when equipment malfunctioned. By 2014, he had a diagnosis: non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In 2018, a jury awarded him $289 million in damages, later reduced on appeal. Tens of thousands of lawsuits followed. The story hasn’t quieted down. It’s all over the internet, swinging between “this will kill you, buy organic” and “relax, you’re fear-mongering.” Some of that recent chatter stems from an Executive Order protecting glyphosate and its production, which set off intense infighting within the MAHA movement. Some of it reflects a deeper truth: Americans genuinely care about harmful chemicals in their environment (see poll below). And the conversation isn’t going anywhere, with a Supreme Court case involving Monsanto set for this April. Glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. But does glyphosate cause cancer? And how much exposure is actually risky? With so much mistrust in institutions and corporations (and some genuine conflicts of interest), making sense of the actual scientific evidence is genuinely hard. Here is a translation of what the scientific evidence actually says. Does glyphosate cause harm? Glyphosate is an herbicide that kills most plants it contacts rather than targeting specific species. It works by blocking an enzyme pathway (EPSPS) that plants and many microorganisms need to produce essential amino acids. Without those amino acids, the plant can’t grow and dies. Glyphosate was first developed by Monsanto in the 1970s and became ubiquitous after the company introduced “Roundup Ready” crops in the 1990s. In 2024, Bayer removed glyphosate from residential Roundup-branded products due to litigation pressure. But today it is still the most widely used herbicide in the world. Farmers also discovered they could spray it directly on crops like oats, lentils, beans, and peas just before harvest to dry them out faster and make harvesting easier. Because of its widespread use, it’s obviously really important to understand if it’s harmful to humans. The key principle: The dose makes the poison The most important concept in toxicology is that “the dose makes the poison.” Sixteenth-century physician Paracelsus articulated what remains the foundational principle of toxicology: sola dosis facit venenum. Water will kill you if you drink enough of it. Aspirin saves lives at 81 milligrams and causes internal bleeding at higher chronic doses. So, at what dose is glyphosate poisonous? The LD50 in rats (the dose that kills half the test animals) is around 5,600 mg/kg body weight. Table salt is roughly 3,000 mg/kg. By that classic measure, glyphosate is less acutely toxic than salt. But some people are exposed to a lot of glyphosate through their work. And among the general public, there are many questions about low-dose, cumulative exposure from multiple sources over long periods. Does glyphosate cause health problems? Cancer Correlation maps are striking, with one analysis finding that 60% of counties that spray the most glyphosate have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma rates above the national average. But correlation alone doesn’t establish cause, which is why animal and human studies matter. In animals: Rat studies are typically what most fear is rooted in, but most people don’t know the study details on the dosage given to rats. A pooled analysis of the 13 most rigorous rat studies found evidence that very high doses, around 55,000 times greater than typical food residue exposure, can cause certain cancers. In humans: One of the strongest studies followed 55,000 herbicide users over 20 years and found no overall increased cancer risk. There was one signal: among those with the highest use, rates of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) appeared elevated. A broader meta-analysis of 18 human studies also found no overall cancer risk, though a separate meta-analysis focused specifically on non-Hodgkin lymphoma found that people with high cumulative glyphosate exposure faced a 41% higher relative risk compared to those with low or no exposure. These human studies are observational studies (randomized controlled trials would be unethical), and meta-analyses are only as reliable as the studies they pool. But the story seems consistent: at very high exposure levels, there may be some cancer risk. But that’s about as far as the science currently takes us. Emerging research: gut and reproductive health Gut: Because glyphosate targets a pathway that exists in some gut bacteria, scientists have questioned whether it could affect the microbiome. In mice, a 2023 University of Iowa study found that glyphosate altered gut bacterial composition and raised markers of intestinal inflammation. A 2024 systematic review found similar patterns: disrupted gut bacteria and problems with the mucus layer that protects the intestinal wall in mice. Whether this translates to humans is an open question. The human gut is highly variable and resistant, and we don't yet have strong studies confirming the same effects in people. Reproductive health: Animal studies have found that glyphosate-based herbicides can interfere with reproductive hormones, including disrupting egg cell development in mice and reducing the number of eggs available in sheep’s ovaries. However, the doses used in these experiments were high, so it’s not yet clear whether the same effects would occur in humans. On the human side, a 2021 pilot study led by Mount Sinai researchers tested urine samples from pregnant women across the U.S. and found glyphosate in 95% of them. The study also found a possible connection between higher glyphosate exposure during pregnancy and a subtle physical difference measured in female newborns. That said, some connections weren’t statistically reliable and this was a small study. The researchers themselves said more and larger studies are needed before drawing firm conclusions. What do regulators say about glyphosate safety? In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2A). The classification is worth taking seriously. But, there’s an important distinction: IARC classifies hazard, meaning the potential to cause harm under some conditions. It does not assess risk, which accounts for actual exposure levels and the real-world probability of harm. The U.S. EPA, the European Food Safety Authority, Health Canada, and regulatory agencies in Australia and Japan have all concluded that glyphosate is “unlikely to be carcinogenic to humans” at realistic exposure levels. They’re asking a different question: given how much of this people actually encounter, what is the probability of harm? Your actual exposure is what determines your actual risk. What does glyphosate mean for your daily life? At the grocery store: Food residues are small. The EPA’s acceptable daily intake is 1.75 mg/kg of body weight per day. To hit that threshold from oatmeal alone, a 150-pound adult would need to eat roughly 50 pounds of oats every day. But this calculation addresses only one pathway (food), and we don’t yet have robust tools to measure people’s actual total exposure. If reducing exposure matters to you, organic certification prohibits synthetic herbicides, and organic oat products generally test at lower or undetectable levels. Either way, a diet rich in whole grains, conventional or organic, is far better for your health than one that omits them out of fear of residues. On the farm: Occupational exposure is orders of magnitude higher than consumer exposure. Farmers and farm workers who mix, load, and apply glyphosate-based herbicides, especially without protective equipment, face meaningfully different risk profiles. Proper PPE isn’t optional. Integrated weed management strategies that rotate chemical modes of action are also worth taking seriously, both for health and for long-term effectiveness. If you live near a farm: Spray drift is real. Concentrations near field edges can spike during and after application, particularly on windy days. This is an area where I think public health could really step up and empower rural communities with buffer zones, rather than placing the onus on individuals. But for now, knowing your local agricultural calendar and keeping windows closed during application are the first steps. Bottom line Dewayne Johnson was exposed to glyphosate at levels most people will never encounter, and a jury decided he deserved compensation. That outcome is not evidence that the oatmeal in your pantry is dangerous. But it is a reminder that the dose, the context, and the person doing the exposing all matter enormously. Glyphosate is a chemical tool with benefits, trade-offs, and genuine open scientific questions. Learning to hold that complexity without collapsing into panic or dismissal is, honestly, one of the most useful and hardest things to do in navigating modern health science. 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Inter Miami CF Announces Heron Sports & Entertainment as Club Continues Unprecedented Growth

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ICYMI: Pokémon Champions Is Getting A Free Update For Switch 2

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Democrats’ long-shot bid to flip Alaska’s Senate seat

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Marathon has sold 1.2M copies across Steam, PS5, and Xbox

Alinea Analytics estimates show that Marathon has generated gross revenues of $55M via 1.2M copies sold on Steam, PS5, and Xbox: Looking at the split between Steam, PS5, and Xbox, Steam is clearly the main platform for Marathon, accounting for a little under 70% of the audience (800K copies sold). Meanwhile, PS5 takes about 19% (217K) and Xbox (including console, PC, and cloud) accounts for a bit over 11% or 133K. Marathon is technically a first-party Sony title, so seeing the home console struggle to break 20% of the volume is a notable data point for the ongoing platform-agnostic debate. PlayStation Studios online games will almost certainly continue being multiplatform (despite Sony reportedly pulling back on PC releases). Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe As for Marathon, the consensus among hardcore players who pushed through the awkward onboarding phase – myself included – is that it’s fantastic. The gunplay, aesthetic, and presentation are among the best in the shooter genre. A great game doesn’t always equal an immediate hit, though, as shown by our estimates. Things are looking lukewarm right now. But this might be one of those marathon-not-a-sprint situations. Had to, didn’t I? Why wasn’t Marathon a hit on the same level as Arc Raiders? One topic that came up in a lot of conversations at GDC this year was why Marathon hasn’t hit the same stratosphere as Arc Raiders. On paper, they’re both extraction shooters, and Marathon has the Bungie pedigree – the house that built the gold standard for gunplay in Halo and Destiny. Marathon’s neon-futuristic aesthetic also distinguishes itself from the gritty realism of Tarkov or the post-apocalyptic hope of ARC Raiders. But vibes can only get you so far for first impressions if the onboarding feels like a brick wall. Marathon is a sweaty PvP-focused experience with a first-time user experience and UI that I can only describe as dreadful. Players are dropped into a complex ecosystem where the UI, though visually striking, is functionally uninformative, forcing users to manually hover over nondescript, identical icons just to identify basic gear or weapon mods. This lack of clarity is compounded by punishing mechanics like a severe heat gauge for movement and a scarcity of vital resources, all without a clear tutorial or a low-stakes mode to learn the ropes. Most people – even top streamers and veteran shooter players – have no idea what’s going on in Marathon at first. Arc is on the complete other end of the spectrum. As we covered here and here, Arc Raiders offers a more collaborative, approachable loop where players often work together toward shared goals. And the objectives are instantly clear. To many players, this contrast only emphasised Marathon’s issues, especially during the testing period. Players understand the Arc Raiders loop within 30 minutes, while Marathon acts as a massive filter, chewing up newcomers and spitting them out before they can experience the depth of Bungie’s signature gunplay. What I’m getting at here is that the poor first-time user experience of Marathon’s Server Slam likely stifled launch sales, while the opposite was true for Arc. Let’s look at the pre-launch copies sold for each game during their respective Server Slams (launch-aligned) : Looking at the trajectory: Arc Raiders saw a massive 80% jump in copies sold during its three-day Server Slam (day -13 to -11). Players jumped in, realised the water was fine, and immediately opened their wallets. Marathon, meanwhile, saw a 49% increase in the four days following its Slam (Day -7 to -3). At the time of each game’s respective launch, Arc Raiders had nearly double the Steam footprint of Marathon – and word of mouth only continued to grow. Bungie could have had more time to fix the onboarding process had the beta happened earlier. But Marathon launched three days after the beta finished. These factors limited the launch sales quite a bit, I reckon. Marathon has found a niche audience, though Despite the friction-heavy start, the data suggests that those who survived Marathon’s onboarding are loving life. We’ve been tracking cross-platform DAUs, and while there’s the expected post-launch leakage, many players are sticking with it. After peaking at 478K total DAUs on its first Saturday, Marathon has settled into a respectable rhythm, holding 345K DAUs as of yesterday and averaging 380K DAUs across the weekend. Steam continues to do the heavy lifting here, consistently accounting for the lion’s share of the daily players. Players have been putting in the hours, too: On Steam, Marathon’s average playtime has climbed to 27.8 hours, significantly outpacing the console averages on PS5 (16.5h) and Xbox (17.3h). Even more telling than the averages: 22% of the Steam audience has surged past the 50-hour mark, and nearly 7% have already logged over 100 hours. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe This data suggests that once the Bungie magic clicks, it hooks players deeper than the average extraction shooter. There’s also started to be a shift in the game’s discourse. Marathon launched as one of those games that’s cool to hate. But as Marathon’s 100-hour club grows, we’re seeing conversations around its mechanical merit outweigh the negativity. Several high-profile creators, who were initially vocal critics, have spent the last week coming around on the mechanical depth of the endgame. It’s a subtle but positive signal; the hate train is losing steam, and a new narrative about the game is emerging. Bungie faithfuls unite Another interesting metric in Marathon’s first few weeks is who, exactly, is playing. Bungie leans heavily on its prestige as the “makers of Halo and Destiny,” in its marketing, and that message has clearly hit the mark. On Steam, the gravity (hammer) of Bungie’s previous work is unavoidable. A staggering 78.2% of Marathon players also played Destiny 2. The trend carries across other platforms, with 74.2% of PS5 players and 82.7% of Xbox players also having played Destiny 2. The Halo legacy lives on, it seems. More on that in a bit. While Destiny 2 went free to play, these numbers still represent a high-intent migration of a fanbase that trusts Bungie’s specific brand of kinetic gunplay and cryptic world-building. The Xbox data adds another layer of legacy. About 85.7% of Marathon players on Xbox have played Halo Infinite, while over half of the Steam audience has spent time in Halo Infinite and 36.1% in the Master Chief Collection (a paid collection of the old Bungie-made legacy games). Interestingly, we see a 55.9% overlap with ARC Raiders on Steam. Overlap is even higher there on PlayStation (60.5%) and Xbox (66.5%). And there’s also significant crossover with Helldivers 2 on all platforms, too. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe Bungie has found some of its fans with Marathon, and the challenge now is keeping this engaged in a high-stakes PvP environment when they’ve spent the last decade primarily enjoying the power fantasies of PvE. On that note… Go the full 26 miles? Or cut and run? Time for some could’ve, should’ve, would’ve. These things would have improved Marathon’s performance at launch: A more robust onboarding process, perhaps in the form of a short single-player/PvE campaign. We know Bungie fans love this stuff. A traditional arena-based mode akin to Destiny’s Crucible could have been a bridge for the cautious players who’d have been otherwise deterred by the Server Slam. It’s also a great palate cleanser after getting merked. Introducing a dedicated PvE environment would have similarly diversified the conversation and lowered the barrier for the Bungie faithful who found the pure PvP extraction loop too abrasive. PvE is safer than PvP these days. There’s an argument that a thin PvE mode would have just felt like a budget Destiny, potentially hurting the brand more. But given how dire the FTUE is, I think it would have been a net positive. Any kind of tutorialised loop that demystifies the stakes, really. While there is merit in a studio sticking firmly to a singular creative vision, and going all in on the hardcore extraction loop. Less forgiving is the technical reality is that the user interface and first-time user experience (FTUE) were not at a commercial standard for launch. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe In a landscape where player time is oversaturated and the most contested currency, a flawed FTUE is a critical failure point. But it’s not all doom and gloom, as Marathon has an incredible, unique gameplay loop, suggesting that financial success is still attainable if Bungie can pivot effectively. Bungie and PlayStation now face a difficult strategic crossroads, though – one within a challenging games market. They could: Double down on Marathon with a long-term Rainbow Six Siege- or No Man’s Sky-style recovery plan, which is something I heard Last Stand Media’s Chris Maldonado mention last week. While this could be a sunk-cost fallacy in action, it could eventually yield the audience the game’s mechanical depth deserves. Shift focus toward the inevitable Destiny 3 or another project, mitigating the escalating opportunity cost and cutting their losses, so to speak. Doing both is an expensive proposition, given the high overhead and burn rate of operating out of Bellevue, Washington. With Sony recently demonstrating a lower threshold for underperforming studios and projects, the margin for error has vanished. Whatever happens, the next six months will determine whether Marathon becomes a cornerstone of Sony’s live-service portfolio or a cautionary tale of vision exceeding accessibility. I’m hoping it’s the former, because Marathon rocks. As always, hit subscribe to get updates on Marathon and other relevant games. Subscribe Want to get your hands on our data for yourself – for free? We’re offering a free trial of our platform for games companies. 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Firefox now has a free built-in VPN with 50GB monthly data limit

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Candle-Making Business Is the Latest Pop-Up to Join Downtown Revitalization Effort

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Health alert issued for ground beef sold in 5 states and DC

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Nebraska and Indiana traded sports, plus Kyle Whittingham’s Utah exit

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Big concerts, free movies highlight Iroquois Amphitheater's 2026 season

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Lawmakers weighed Wyoming Health Department budget cuts. They never came.

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We disagreed on politics. We agreed on wine. That was enough.

At the Virginia Governor’s Cup Gala in Richmond earlier this month, a very dapper gentleman approached me and introduced himself. In his light-colored suit and bowtie, he looked very Southern in a classical sense, the sort of Virginia Gentleman you used to see south of the Rappahannock as recently as my college days. “I’m a longtime reader and fan of your writing, if not your politics,” he said. His comment was the proverbial iron fist in a velvet glove, simultaneously conveying praise and disapproval while establishing boundaries. Man, I wish we still discoursed like this instead of shouting bromides and insults to try and “own” our opponents with a funny meme and a furrowed brow. Subscribe “Well, we’ll always have wine to share together,” I said, and thanked him for his kind words. We clinked glasses, exchanged pleasantries about the delicious gold medal-winning wines being poured that evening, and went our separate ways. Our exchange reminded me that more unites us than divides us. Wine brings people together to share a meal and a few hours of joy despite our differences.1 That’s why I refer to the wine community — including readers and consumers — rather than the wine industry. Together, we are so much more than production, distribution and sales statistics. A few minutes later the evening’s awards ceremony began. Applause grew as the 12 winemakers who made the top-scoring wines for the Governor’s Case took the stage, including a loud cheer for Jonathan Wheeler of Trump Winery and his 2018 Blanc de Noir sparkling wine. All the winemakers on stage had reason to be proud, Wheeler perhaps more so. Trump Winery was the only winery to win six gold medals in the competition this year. (Wineries are limited to six entries.) Two of Wheeler’s ciders also won gold medals in a separate competition. When you cover the labels and take the sour taste of politics off your palate, the wines are pretty darn good.2 Then Gov. Abigail Spanberger, newly elected Democrat and Virginia’s first female governor, was introduced to great applause to announce which of the 12 wines had won the Governor’s Cup. She spoke for a few minutes about the importance of wine to Virginia’s economy and tourism and the international acclaim Virginia wine has received. Just two weeks earlier, she gave the Democrats’ response to Trump’s State of the Union speech, but this night wasn’t about politics. That didn’t stop several people in the crowd from speculating on the irony should she have to present the trophy to Trump Winery. In the end, Valley Road Vineyards was displayed on the screen behind Spanberger as the winning winery. Blue Bee Cidery in Richmond took top honors for that category. The crowd cheered a female governor presenting the state’s highest trophy to a female winemaker and then resumed the evening’s festivities, united by their mutual love of wine. A whiff of politics couldn’t dim the cheer of celebration and a community united by its love of wine. In Memoriam: Michel Rolland The global wine community lost a giant March 20, with the passing of Michel Rolland. He was 78. Rolland was the original “flying winemaker,” a globe-trotting consultant who helped Bordeaux regain its mojo in the 1970s and then shaped the rise of Napa Valley cult Cabernet as consultant to Simi, Harlan, Newton, Screaming Eagle, Araujo, Dalle Valle and other wineries. He was instrumental in Argentina’s rise to prominence and even had his own winery, Clos de los Siete, in a partnership with other wine families. Rolland’s career arc paralleled that of Robert Parker, the world’s most influential critic. Parker championed many of the wines Rolland consulted on, helping build his reputation and demand for his services. It also made him a target for Parker’s critics. As W. Blake Gray wrote on Wine-Searcher in his excellent tribute to Rolland: Rolland created the type of wines Parker loved: rich body, plenty of fruit, soft tannins. He sometimes faced the accusation of creating a generic international style of red wine, where the great wines he made in Argentina were indistinguishable from the great wines he made in France. Rolland chafed at that critique, as did many of his fans. He was credited with championing green harvesting and leaf pulling, as well as careful selection of grapes in the winery, practices we nearly universally think of today for high-quality winemaking. “Michel was an incredible innovator who changed how wine was made and how grapes were grown,” Napa Valley winemaker Aaron Pott wrote on Facebook. “His work has transformed the wine trade. He created new ways of looking at wine, tasting wine, evaluating ripeness and quality. … This was not just a man with a ‘style’ that he imposed on vineyards but a man that understood how to make great wine from great sites.” Rolland started his consulting company in 1973 in Libourne, in Bordeaux, with his wife, Dany. Both had graduated the year before from Bordeaux’s Institute d’Oenologie. The couple sold their majority share in the business in 2020, according to Wine Spectator. Over his career, Rolland reportedly worked with more than 100 wineries in 20 countries. He even made it to Virginia, where he consulted for Kluge Estate in the mid-2000s. (Kluge Estate is now Trump Winery.) Reader feedback, please! Last week, I did my first WineLine Live! with Dr. Laura Catena of Catena Zapata winery in Argentina. We enjoyed a fascinating discussion about her efforts to preserve the genetic heritage of old vineyards in Mendoza. I conceived of WineLine Live! for paid subscribers, as a thank you for your financial support. And while only a few people joined live, the video now has more views than I have paid subscribers, so I guess that’s pretty good. Even so, I’m considering opening future installments to anyone on Substack to reach a broader audience. So my questions to you: Should these be public? And what format do you prefer? Live gives a chat feature with the potential for viewers to interact with me and the guest, while a video post would just be that. Another alternative is a podcast, which would just be audio, without video of my chins. Please let me know in the comments. Leave a comment In the Glass A few wines I’ve enjoyed recently: Bonny Doon Vineyard Take Me to Your Liter, Le Cigare Volant, Red Wine of the Earth. 2023, Central Coast, CA. Blend of Grenache, Syrah Cinsaut and Petite Sirah. Delightful wine with expressive red fruit flavors, casual drinking. Doon lovers of a certain age will remember Randall Grahm’s Big House Red; this is more in that style than his original Le Cigare Volant, modeled after Chateauneuf du Pape. The liter bottle makes it an even better value. I see this online at about $15. Great value. Albert Bichot Bourgogne Pinot Noir Origines 2023. 13% - Textbook pinot noir and an excellent, affordable entry (regional) Burgundy. Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Wines of 2025. $24 at Total Wine & More. Loma Larga Pinot Noir 2021 “Coastal Cool Climate Wine”, Valle de Casablanca, Chile. An older sample, showing beautifully. Spicy and fruit forward. I’m seeing widely varied pricing online, from $18-$32. At the lower end, it’s a terrific value. 13.5% Dr. Loosen Riesling Dry 2016, Mosel, Germany. Found this “in the stack.” And it stacked up well, shedding some of its youthful acidity for opulent Riesling character, including a hint of the mineral oil older Riesling often features. A great value, as I’m seeing it as low as $14 online. 12% abv. Red Tail Ridge Blau Franc Blend 2024, Sans Oak, Finger Lakes. 13.4% abv. The name is a neat portmanteau of Blaufrankisch and Cabernet Franc, thus Blau Franc. The blend is 50-50, no oak involved. The Blau dominates on the palate, with the spicy caraway seed (think New York deli rye bread). The Franc adds body. The result is juicy, energetic and joyful. Sokol Blosser Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir 2025, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon. This first rosé of 2025 was a welcome respite to our cold, snowy winter here in the Mid-Atlantic. Oh man, I needed this! Bright and energetic, exuberant even, it perks up the mood and goes down fast. 13%. Certified B Corp. Ingredient and nutrition labeling, and in a modest way that doesn’t occupy a lot of label space. (Since it’s not required, presumably there are no minimum font size requirements.) More wineries should follow this example. Dave McIntyre's WineLine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Thanks for reading Dave McIntyre's WineLine! This post is public so feel free to share it. Share 1 Some restraint may be required. 2 Especially the bubblies.

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Freeway series game II chat

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The Family Van brings free health screenings to Boston neighborhoods

With barriers rising in health care access, mobile clinic fills critical gaps

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Mar 23 • 8:18 PM EDT • Health • wcvb.com
Freddie Freeman might hit 5th against some left-handed pitchers

Whether it’s the Teoscar Tax or the Smith Levy, Freeman hasn’t batted lower than 4th since 2016

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Mar 23 • 8:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Health inspectors found thawed seafood, food stored in buckets leading to temporary closure of Mama Tina’s Gumbo

Houston health inspectors investigating a customer illness complaint after eating Mama Tina’s Gumbo at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo found thawed seafood labeled “keep frozen” and learned the gumbo had been moved to a freezer at an unlicensed off-site location without temperature logs before being served, according to Houston Health Department records obtained by KPRC 2 News.

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Mar 23 • 2:14 PM EDT • Health • click2houston.com
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Pop superstar announces summer concert tour, including stop in central Pa.

"The Freedom Tour" will make a stop in Hershey this August.

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Mar 23 • 11:44 AM EDT • Entertainment • pennlive.com
Peregrine Road performs at the Jesup

BAR HARBOR — On Thursday, April 9, at 5:30 p.m., the Jesup will host a free Music and Conversation program with Peregrine Road (Rachel Bell and Karen Axelrod). Peregrine Road

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Mar 23 • 10:51 AM EDT • Entertainment • mdislander.com
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Kyle Shanahan ‘very excited' for 49ers to reunite with linebacker Dre Greenlaw

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is happy the team was able to re-sign linebacker Dre Greenlaw in NFL free agency.

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Mar 23 • 10:37 AM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsbayarea.com
Seven most intriguing offensive additions during the 2026 NFL free agency period

Kyler Murray joining Kevin O'Connell with the Vikings, plus more interesting offensive moves

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Mar 23 • 10:06 AM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com