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Suspended driver rides past cop on unregistered dirt bike
A Leesburg man was arrested for driving with a suspended license after being stopped on an unregistered dirtbike. Read more: Suspended driver rides past cop on unregistered dirt bike

Why is there so much conflict, violence and hatred in our world?
A Villager ponders the conflict and violence we are seeing in the world. Read more: Why is there so much conflict, violence and hatred in our world?

Woman allegedly claws at face of her infant’s father for taking away her alcohol
An Ocklawaha woman was arrested for battery after allegedly clawing at the father of her infant for taking away her alcohol. Read more: Woman allegedly claws at face of her...

Sunset Over Lakeshore Drive In Tavares
Check out this gorgeous sunset sky over Lake Dora photographed from Lakeshore Drive in Tavares. Thanks to Bridget Fulton for sharing! Read more: Sunset Over Lakeshore Drive In Tavares

Visitor says she was confronted over her dog on walking path
A visitor from South Carolina was humiliated when she was confronted about her dog on a walking path in The Villages Read more: Visitor says she was confronted over her...
Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most'
The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.

Democrat strategist warns Mamdani's ballooning NYC budget plan gives Republicans a ready-made midterm message
Democratic strategist Melissa DeRosa says NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's $127B budget hands Republicans a perfect midterm attack on tax-and-spend Democrats.

IL Dems decline to defend ‘no’ votes on Laken Riley Act after student’s killing tied to repeat offender
Illinois Democrats stay silent on their no votes on the Laken Riley Act after Loyola student Sheridan Gorman was allegedly killed by an illegal immigrant.

Charles Barkley delivers stern message to parents who don't 'whoop' their kids: 'Believe in discipline'
Charles Barkley said during a March Madness interview that modern athletes are uncoachable and argued that strict parenting, including discipline, is necessary for kids today.

Jack Smith team secretly sought years of Kash Patel phone records, new docs show
Former special counsel Jack Smith sought more than two years’ worth of phone records for now-FBI Director Kash Patel while Smith was investigating President Donald Trump.
Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies at 54
The TV dating coach's husband says she "passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love".
Israel says it will take control of large buffer zone in southern Lebanon
Thousands of displaced Lebanese residents will not be allowed to return home until northern Israel is safe, he says.
Danes vote as PM Mette Frederiksen seeks third term after Greenland boost
Frederiksen enjoyed a surge in popularity for standing up to the US over Greenland but her support is down on 2022.
Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty
Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.

Colombian military plane crash kills at least 66, head of armed forces says
A Colombian military transport plane crashed near Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia, shortly after takeoff, killing at least 66 people and injuring dozens.
Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most'
The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.
Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive
Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months.

Jack Smith team secretly sought years of Kash Patel phone records, new docs show
Former special counsel Jack Smith sought more than two years’ worth of phone records for now-FBI Director Kash Patel while Smith was investigating President Donald Trump.

Trump taps Nick Adams for patriotic, pro-America special presidential envoy role
President Donald Trump has tapped Nick Adams for the position of special presidential envoy for American tourism, exceptionalism and values.

Trump-backed Republican battles to hold key Florida seat in president's stomping ground
Trump-endorsed Republican Jon Maples faces Democrat Emily Gregory in a Florida House District 87 special election in Palm Beach, home to Mar-a-Lago.
Epic Games cuts 1,000 jobs, says Fortnite engagement is down
Epic Games also increased the price of V-Bucks, the Fortnite in-game currency.
Flighty’s new update gives you real-time alerts about airport disturbances
Flighty's new feature will give users real-time updates about why operations at an airport are disrupted.
Ads are coming to Apple Maps, as Apple expands its business offerings
Apple Maps will launch ads this summer in the U.S. and Canada. Plus, a new suite of Apple Business offerings arrives April 14.
Roku’s $3 Howdy subscription service launches on Prime Video
Launched in August 2025, Howdy features a library of nearly 10,000 hours of content from its partners, including Lionsgate, Sony Pictures, Disney Entertainment, Warner Bros. Discovery, and FilmRise, alongside select...
FCC bans import of new consumer routers made overseas, citing security risks
The FCC ban will affect the import of all new, foreign-made consumer routers, the agency's head Brendan Carr said.
Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive
Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months.
Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive
Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months.

AI compressed billions of years of evolution into seconds to create 'Lego-like robots' that can recover even when they lose limbs
Modular robots are easily expandable, know when they're upside down or stuck, and can march forward across all kinds of terrain.

Colorado River negotiations have stalled among 7 states and water is scarce. What happens next?
Two researchers explore how water rights for the Colorado river get negotiated and why these negotiations have stalled.

Live Science Today: Jensen Huang AGI claim and major leap to reanimation after death
Tuesday, March 24, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.
The trade that wasn't: Inside the Maxx Crosby saga between the Raiders, Ravens
We talked to people about the Maxx Crosby trade situation to find out what really went down between Baltimore and Las Vegas.
MLB season preview: Rankings, playoff odds for all 30 teams as baseball returns
Whether your club enters Opening Day as the team to beat or hoping to be 2026's biggest surprise, we've got you covered.
Women's tournament: UConn still title favorite as Virginia upset shakes up the odds
Odds for each team to advance through the bracket and to win the 2026 women's college basketball championship.
Men's tournament first bets: Picks to make now for the next two rounds
A few bets that stand out after an exciting first weekend of the men's NCAA basketball tournament.
Robot umps in MLB? What to know about new balls-and-strikes challenge system
Baseball's next big rule change is here. Here is how automated ball-strike challenges will shape the 2026 season.
Bafta TV Award nominations revealed as Adolescence leads field
Adolescence has the most nominations overall with 11, followed by A Thousand Blows with seven.
Bafta Television Awards 2026: The nominations in full
Find out which shows and stars have been rewarded with nominations for this year's Bafta TV Awards.

Miley Cyrus says she dodged Hollywood dark side that destroyed other child stars
Miley Cyrus says Billy Ray Cyrus's daily on-set presence on "Hannah Montana" helped shield her from Hollywood's darker side of child stardom.
Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies at 54
The TV dating coach's husband says she "passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love".
Dame Shirley Bassey reveals she can no longer reply to fan mail
The singer, 89, said she was 'truly humbled' by the letters she had received during her 70-year career.
Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most'
The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.
Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most'
The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.
Porridge recalled months after mouse contamination
Moma Foods says a third-party facility found "a mouse contamination event" last autumn.
Oil back above $100 a barrel as conflicting claims emerge on US-Iran talks
Global energy prices had plunged on Monday after Trump said he had postponed strikes on Iranian power plants.
Irish government cuts excise duty on diesel and petrol
Duty on diesel will be reduced by 20 cent and petrol will be cut by 15 cent from midnight on Wednesday.
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