Olivier Rioux, the 7-foot-9 standout from Florida, sets a record in March Madness
Olivier Rieu Makes History in March Madness Debut Olivier Rieu, the tallest player in college basketball history, was a spectator as Florida pursued the national title last year. But this March Madness, he’s making headlines himself. The 7-foot-9 redshirt freshman set a record once more on Friday night, contributing to No. 1 seed University of […]
Well-known Texas bank sets unrealistic goals for MicroStrategy
Owning Bitcoin: A Double-Edged Sword There are both benefits and risks associated with having Bitcoin on your balance sheet. Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy, now referred to as Strategy, probably articulates this better than anyone. As of March 20, 2026, the company has stashed away 761,068 Bitcoins. Meanwhile, stocks are showing mixed responses in the market, especially […]
Trump’s prison order sets a boundary that reality should have established earlier
President Trump’s Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Gender Reassignment Surgeries in Prisons When the news emerged, President Trump quickly aligned with it. Media discussions quickly homed in on a pressing question: What does this mean for transgender inmates? Having spent five years at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, I couldn’t shake the feeling that many […]
NASA sets April 1, 2026, as the launch date for the crewed Artemis II moon mission
NASA Sets April 1 Launch for Artemis II Moon Mission NASA has announced that it is aiming for an April 1 launch of the Artemis II mission, marking the first crewed flight to the moon since 1972. On Thursday, officials shared plans to conduct a flight readiness review on March 19, after which the rocket […]
Mother kills 6-year-old son by stabbing him and sets their home on fire, preventing his brother from getting out.
A mother has been found guilty of murdering her six-year-old son before setting their home ablaze, which also resulted in the death of his younger brother. Jennifer Marie Stateley, 37, was convicted on February 26, a little over two weeks into her trial, for the deaths of her son Remi and his five-year-old brother Tristan, […]
UCLA softball coach Kelly Inouye-Perez sets record for most wins in program history
UCLA Softball Coach Achieves Historic Milestone It’s quite an impressive feat—888 wins. After the No. 8 Bruins clinched back-to-back championships on Friday, UCLA softball coach Kelly Inouye Perez now holds the record for the most wins in the history of the oldest college program in the sport. Inouye Perez has surpassed her predecessor, Sue Enquist, […]
Protests Against Jews Do Not Succeed as ‘Scream 7’ Sets Franchise Record Upon Release
Challenges for the Box Office of Scream 7 On Thursday, the latest installment of the franchise, Scream 7, faced a significant hurdle despite achieving a record-breaking opening day. The controversy began when Melissa Barrera was dismissed from the film due to anti-Semitic comments she made. In November 2023, Barrera posted derogatory remarks about Israel on […]
GIB Sets Open Enrollment Dates for 2027 and Looks at Plan Design Changes
Today, the Group Insurance Committee approved the public offering period for the 2027 plan year, scheduled from October 5 to 30, 2026. They also discussed proposed design changes and cost-sharing adjustment options, but opted to postpone their decisions for a later meeting. The Board also decided to hold off on a decision about the Access […]
Donald Trump sets a record for the longest State of the Union address
Trump’s State of the Union Address Breaks Records Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech, calling it “lazy.” But, interestingly, Trump set a new benchmark with the longest State of the Union speech in U.S. history. This latest address lasted roughly 1 hour and 48 minutes, surpassing his […]
Team USA’s overtime victory against Canada sets a new viewership record
Historic Win for U.S. Men’s Hockey Team The U.S. men’s hockey team has carved a notable place in both sports history and television viewership with their latest triumph on the ice. Their 2-1 overtime win against Canada on Sunday stood as the most-watched sporting event in the U.S. before 9 a.m. ET, as reported by […]