Author: Jeric Macaraan

LeBron James is not going anywhere. Not yet. As the 2025-26 NBA season heads toward its final stretch, all signs point to James suiting up for an unprecedented 24th season — the only question left is what jersey he’ll be wearing when he does. ESPN insider Shams Charania confirmed Monday on Get Up that the buzz around the league strongly suggests James intends to keep playing. At 41, he is still performing at a high level, and all signs point to him playing at least one more year. That would push his career into historic territory no NBA player has…

Michael B. Jordan captured the Oscar for best actor in a leading role at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026. His performance in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners earned widespread acclaim for portraying twin brothers Smoke and Stack, a dual role that showcased his range and emotional depth. Jordan’s win represents a milestone in Hollywood history, celebrating his talent and the legacy of Black actors who paved the way. From Sidney Poitier to Denzel Washington, Jordan joins a lineage of performers who have transformed the industry. The night was full of memorable moments, but Jordan’s victory stood out as a…

The 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, delivered a night full of surprises and historic wins. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another led the evening with six Oscars, while Ryan Coogler’s Sinners earned four, including two historic firsts. Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan, and Sean Penn captured the acting trophies. Films from Norway, South Korea, and Russia also made their mark, showcasing the global reach of the Oscars. Conan O’Brien returned as host for the second consecutive year, keeping the ceremony lively at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Top awards highlight major milestones Best picture: One Battle After…

One of the largest Popeyes franchise operators in the country is in the middle of a financial collapse that has already shuttered nearly 20 restaurants — and left the fate of more than 100 additional locations hanging in the balance. Sailormen Inc., a Miami-based company that once operated more than 130 Popeyes restaurants across Florida and Georgia, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January, citing a brutal combination of rising inflation, declining customer traffic, and roughly $130 million in mounting debt. The filing set off a wave of closures that has continued to grow in the weeks since. How…

Spring break 2026 is here, and while the instinct for most kids is to dive straight into screens and snacks, the week off from school is actually one of the best opportunities to make learning feel like the furthest thing from a classroom. The secret is simple — when education is wrapped in adventure, curiosity, and hands-on discovery, kids do not even realize they are learning. Here are the top eight educational spring break activities for kids that strike the perfect balance between fun and meaningful growth. 1. Visit a Science or Children’s Museum Few places pack more learning per…

No institution in the HBCU landscape is having a more defining moment than Howard University. In the span of just a few months, the Washington, D.C.-based university has stacked milestone upon milestone — cementing its reputation not just as a leading HBCU, but as one of the most dynamic universities in the entire country. The numbers, the rankings, and the championships all tell the same story. Howard is not simply keeping pace. It is setting the standard. Howard Earns the Forbes No. 1 HBCU Title Two Years Running Howard University was recognized by Forbes as the top HBCU in the…

DaBaby is back on screens, and he brought the whole party with him. The official music video for Pop Dat Thang premiered on March 13, 2026, giving fans a vibrant visual companion to one of the most infectious tracks from his fifth studio album Be More Grateful. Directed by DaBaby and Nick Mays, the clip opens with the rapper seated at a piano surrounded by dancers, before cutting to a massive parking garage party where the energy never lets up for a single second. The result is exactly what fans have come to expect from DaBaby at his best —…

Walking into a gym can feel overwhelming. Dozens of machines, countless options, and no clear starting point. The good news is that not every piece of equipment deserves equal attention. A handful of machines consistently outperform the rest when it comes to burning calories, building strength, and delivering full-body results in the shortest amount of time. Here are the seven gym machines worth making a permanent part of your routine. The Best Gym Machines for Maximum Fitness Results 1. Treadmill The treadmill remains one of the most effective calorie-burning machines on the gym floor. At moderate intensity, it can torch…

Hollywood’s biggest night is here — and the 2026 Oscars might just be the most electric ceremony in years. The 98th Academy Awards kicks off Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles. The show starts at 4 p.m. Pacific time, with the iconic red carpet rolling out at 3:30 p.m. Pacific. In the U.S., the Oscars airs live on ABC and streams simultaneously on Hulu. Cord-cutters can also catch every moment through live TV platforms that carry ABC — including Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV. How and Where To…

You told yourself it was just a rough week. Then a rough month. Now you can barely look at your laptop without feeling a wave of exhaustion hit before you even open a single tab. That is not stress — that is burnout, and it is more common than most students want to admit. The Healthy Minds Study for 2024-2025 reported that between 27% and 30% of college students experience high or very high levels of burnout. And unlike stress — which fades once the pressure lifts — burnout is a deeper, slower collapse. Burnout is a state of chronic…