Cuts are what Columbus schools needed

March 2, 2026, 4:01 a.m. ET Where’s the downside Let me first say that I do not reside within the Columbus City Schools District. What interests me is the Feb. 5 headline: “CCS cuts 62 administrator posts.” Initially, I was saddened by assuming 62 staffers will lose their jobs, but upon further reading I see that …

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SpaceX rocket launch tonight from Cape Canaveral, Florida: What to know

Updated March 1, 2026, 4:55 p.m. ET Prepare for SpaceX to launch its next Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink broadband satellites tonight from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. SpaceX is now targeting 9:56 p.m. for liftoff, and the launch window will extend to 11:07 p.m. No Brevard County sonic booms should occur, and the …

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Is Norah O’Donnell back on ‘CBS Mornings’? Not for long

Feb. 25, 2026Updated Feb. 27, 2026, 8:19 a.m. ET Americans saw a familiar face back on their television screens this morning. Longtime anchor Norah O’Donnell concluded a short return to “CBS Mornings” on Feb. 25 after co-hosting the morning broadcast with Gayle King and Nate Burleson to promote her new book, “We the Women,” which …

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Tim NeCastro retiring as Erie Insurance CEO after 10-year run

Feb. 20, 2026, 11:01 a.m. ET Tim NeCastro, CEO of Erie Insurance, has announced his retirement effective at the end of the year. Under his leadership, the company experienced significant growth in revenue, employment, and policies. The company’s board of directors will begin an immediate search for his successor. Tim NeCastro — the homegrown talent …

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Silver Dollar City closing Thunderation after 33 years in operation

Feb. 16, 2026, 1:23 p.m. CT Silver Dollar City has announced one of the park’s earliest roller coasters will run for its final season in 2026. The Branson theme park announced Monday, Feb. 16, that Thunderation, the runaway mile train coaster, will close at the end of the 2026 season after more than 30 years …

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