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Live Square Entertainment for Monday, March 9
Nightly entertainment performing in The Villages Town Squares on March 9, 2026 Read more: Live Square Entertainment for Monday, March 9

Construction begins on another Walmart in The Villages
A green construction fence is up and dirt is being moved at the site of another new Walmart in The Villages. Read more: Construction begins on another Walmart in The...

Four people hospitalized after eight-vehicle pileup shuts down I-75
Four people were hospitalized after an eight-vehicle pileup shut down Interstate 75 near the Sumter-Marion County Line. Read more: Four people hospitalized after eight-vehicle pileup shuts down I-75

Residents in south end of The Villages being recruited for No Kings rally
A rolling golf cart caravan will take place to encourage residents south of State Road 44 in The Villages to join in a No Kings protest rally later in the...

Villagers paying more for gas in wake of U.S. attack on Iran
Gasoline prices have been rising rapidly after the United States’ attack on Iran. Read more: Villagers paying more for gas in wake of U.S. attack on Iran

Pennsylvania state trooper fatally shot during traffic stop, officials say
A Pennsylvania state trooper was shot and killed on Sunday night while conducting a traffic stop in Chester County, according to officials.

Private security firm helping Americans evacuate the Middle East amid war with Iran
A global security firm based in Virginia says it has evacuated more than 4,000 people from the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran.

ESPN star rips iconic college basketball team with $22M roster for disappointing season
Dick Vitale slammed Kentucky basketball's reported $22 million NIL roster during their loss to Florida, saying they should have built better with that investment.
Australians must prove they are over 18 to access porn under new laws
Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.
Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say
A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.

Private security firm helping Americans evacuate the Middle East amid war with Iran
A global security firm based in Virginia says it has evacuated more than 4,000 people from the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran.
Australians must prove they are over 18 to access porn under new laws
Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.
Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say
A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.
Oil prices surge above $110 and shares slide over Iran war
Major disruption to energy supplies threatens to push up prices for consumers and businesses around the world.
Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps
Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

Before-and-after satellite imagery offers a rare look at damage inside Iran
Satellite images reveal extensive damage across Iran following the U.S.-Israeli strikes, showing burning facilities and destruction from Tehran to the Gulf.

Trump warns Iran’s new leader won’t ‘last long’ without his approval
Trump warns Iran's new leader won't "last long" without U.S. approval as Operation Epic Fury enters second week following Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination.

The unlikely tool Trump is eyeing to tackle rising oil prices amid the Iran conflict
War-risk insurance costs surge as conflict threatens oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz, potentially driving up gas prices for American consumers.

Trump vows block on signing new laws until SAVE America Act passes Senate
Trump threatens to block all new legislation until Senate passes SAVE America Act requiring voter ID and citizenship proof, setting up a major showdown.
Starmer and Trump speak for first time since president's Iran criticism
The phone call comes after a week in which Donald Trump repeatedly expressed frustration at Keir Starmer's stance on Iran.
Ring’s Jamie Siminoff has been trying to calm privacy fears since the Super Bowl, but his answers may not help
The facial recognition question is where things get more tangled.
Palmer Luckey’s retro gaming startup ModRetro reportedly seeks funding at $1B valuation
The company launched its first product, a Game Boy-style handheld device called the Chromatic, in 2024.
Will the Pentagon’s Anthropic controversy scare startups away from defense work?
On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, we discussed what the controversy means for other startups seeking to work with the federal government.

Meta smart glasses privacy concerns grow
Meta's AI smart glasses allegedly exposed intimate footage to contractors in Kenya, sparking major privacy concerns and legal action over AI training.
Owner of ICE detention facility sees big opportunity in AI man camps
AI data center developers are increasingly relying on a style of camp popularized as housing for men working in remote oil fields.

Making a 'digital twin' of yourself could revolutionize future surgeries, making medical procedures much more personal
Live Science spoke with Dr. John Pandolfino, a researcher who designed a "digital twin" to help guide surgery.

'More advanced' farming women married hunter-gatherer men in Europe thousands of years ago, ancient DNA reveals
Two researchers discuss how ancient DNA is used to track how people moved and lived during Britain's bronze age.

Scientists tracked faint signals from the stars — and may have turned up hundreds of undiscovered planets
A new study shows that stars with low magnetic activity are likely to support exoplanetary systems, making the hunt for these celestial objects less random.

Humans are being replaced by machines in the food supply chain — and it's leading to truckloads of waste
A researcher explores how AI is being used to optimize food delivery, which may not always be a good thing.

'Exposed Cranium' leaks its gory secrets in new James Webb telescope images: Space photo of the week
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals new infrared images of the brain-shaped "Exposed Cranium" nebula, the final stages of a dying star.
Who aced the trade deadline? Six winners, six losers
The final week was a fun one, with some late shockers. Here's who feels great now -- and who might not.
Men's Bracketology: Champ Week chaos is alive and well
True to form, the early conference tournaments have provided upsets and some unexpected champions.
Women's Bracketology: Championship Sunday brings clarity to No. 1 seeds, top 16
Texas locked up the No. 3 overall seed, Duke moved to a No. 2 and West Virginia should host NCAA tournament games.
F1's new rules create 'Mario Kart' racing in Australia season opener
F1 preseason has been dominated by criticism of its new rules, and while Australia's season opener boasted lots of passing, the critiques didn't stop.
NCAA women's hockey tournament: Breaking down this year's field
Everything you need to know as the road to the women's Frozen Four has been set.
Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say
A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.

Rihanna's Beverly Hills home targeted in brazen daylight shooting
Rihanna was reportedly home when a female suspect fired "approximately 10 shots" at her Beverly Hills mansion on Sunday, according to LAPD officials.

Jessica Alba says her heart is 'fuller' after loved-up Mexico City adventure with boyfriend Danny Ramirez
Jessica Alba shares romantic Mexico City photos with boyfriend Danny Ramirez, enjoying tacos and artwork as they explored the vibrant city together.

'Ghostbusters' actress Jennifer Runyon dead at 65
Actress Jennifer Runyon Corman, who starred in '80s classics such as "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge," died Friday following a cancer battle. She was 65.

Heather Graham stuns in string bikini as she enjoys 'dream time' with boyfriend on Mexican beach
Heather Graham sizzles in striped string bikini during Tulum beach vacation with filmmaker boyfriend Michele Civetta during their romantic Mexico trip.
Oil prices surge above $110 and shares slide over Iran war
Major disruption to energy supplies threatens to push up prices for consumers and businesses around the world.
Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
Why holiday meal money for cash-strapped parents is back on the menu
The school holiday food grant was axed by the Department of Education in 2023 due to a lack of money.
Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?
New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.
There’s an inflation wave coming - what does the Iran war mean for the UK economy?
Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.
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