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Oscars: Michael B. Jordan Wins Best Actor For 'Sinners'
Michael B. Jordan, a native of Newark, won Best Actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15.
Jordan won for "Sinners", where he played two identical twin brothers, Smoke and Stack, as they open a juke joint in Mississippi, only to have it overrun by vampires.
He grew up in Newark, graduating from Newark Arts High School, appearing in locally shot productions like "Cosby" and "The Sopranos", before landing a three-year run on "All My Children."
This was Jordan's first Oscar nomination.
These Northeast Cities Have Best St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, Study Says: See Full List
Every year, some cities feel the luck of the Irish a little more than others.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, March 11. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, affordability, safety, accessibility, and even the weather forecast.
WalletHub said Americans are expected to spend about $7 billion on St. Patrick's Day in 2026.
"St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Irish, but it's become a beloved cultural holiday for millions of Americans regardless of their ancestry," said Wal…
NY Falls In Best States For Women Rankings: Here's Why
Several Northeast states are among the best places in the country for women, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best & Worst States for Women on Monday, March 3. The list was released ahead of International Women's Day, which falls on Sunday, March 8.
The personal finance website compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 25 measures tied to economic opportunity, health care, and safety for women.
"Despite improvements the US has made over the years, women still lag behind men when it comes to economic prospects, executive positions, and political…
Luxury Jewelry, Rat Poison, Meteorite: Report Reveals Strangest Lost Luggage Finds Of 2025
A $35,000 Rolex, a fully assembled robot, and a suitcase packed with rat poison are just some of the unusual discoveries found inside lost airline luggage in 2025.
Unclaimed Baggage released its 2026 "Found Report" on Thursday, March 5. The annual report highlights valuable items, strange discoveries, and travel trends uncovered from bags never reunited with their owners.
The Alabama company is the nation's only retailer that resells, donates, or recycles items from airline luggage after it goes unclaimed for 90 days.
"Each year, I am amazed at the treasures discovered in luggage and what …
