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 A Tennessee Children’s Hospital Has Been Renamed After Dolly Parton Dolly Parton has officially partnered with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville, which will now carry her name as the Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital.  Established in 1937 and operating as a nonprofit since 1952, the hospital is recognized as a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center and serves as the leading provider of pediatric care in the region.  With more than 400 physicians and nearly 2,200 staff members, it treats infants, children, and teens regardless of background or financial means, averaging over 435,000 patient visits each year. Parton emphasized her lifelong connection to East Tennessee, saying that growing up in the mountains taught her the importance of caring for one another.  She expressed that every child deserves exceptional medical care delivered with compassion and love, and she sees her involvement as a way to bring hope and healing to families.  Hospital CEO...

  Lindsay Lohan asks 'Why didn't anyone protect me as a teen' in candid new interview Lindsay Lohan, 39, graced the cover of Vogue Arabia’s March 2026 issue with a glamorous photoshoot atop the Burj Al Arab’s helipad in Dubai. Wearing high-fashion looks ranging from a sleek black dress with Tiffany diamonds to a bold red suit and flowing blue gown, she posed against the city’s skyline.  The actress, who recently lent her voice to an adult Maggie Simpson in The Simpsons, used the occasion to reflect on her journey from child star to seasoned performer. In her interview, Lohan opened up about the challenges of growing up in the spotlight, recalling how she wished someone had protected her more during her teenage years.  She rose to fame in The Parent Trap and went on to star in hits like Freaky Friday and Mean Girls, but her career was often overshadowed by her party lifestyle and legal troubles. Now, she says age has given her confidence and a stronger voice in her creativ...

 Candace Owens claims Erika Kirk lied about not dating anyone for 5 years Candace Owens, 36, has publicly criticized Erika Kirk, 37, over comments about her dating history. On the February 27 episode of her Bride of Charlie YouTube series, Owens accused Erika of being dishonest about her past relationships, claiming she misrepresented her romantic background before marrying Charlie Kirk in 2018.  Owens suggested Erika’s recollections seemed inconsistent, describing them as “glitches” in her storytelling. She also alleged that Erika had actively sought proximity to high-profile figures in an effort to gain fame. Erika has previously insisted she did not date during her five years in New York, citing her preference for coffee or brunch over drinks and distancing herself from the city’s dating culture. However, resurfaced evidence appears to contradict her claims.  A deleted Instagram post from 2017 showed her attending a painting class with Cabot Phillips, while a 2014 audi...

 CORPS COMMANDER ORDNANCE CONDUCTS ASSESSMENT VISIT TO OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA The Corps Commander Ordnance conducted an assessment visit to Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA (HQ JTF OPFY) on Thursday 27 February 2026, where he was received by the Deputy Theatre Commander, Air Vice Marshal UK Abdullahi on behalf of the Theater  Commander  , alongside principal staff officers and other senior officers at the Headquarters. During the visit, the Corps Commander was conducted round to assess the state of ordnance equipment, maintenance structures and overall logistics support to troops engaged in ongoing operations. He commended the troops for their resilience, professionalism, and commitment in sustaining operational tempo despite prevailing challenges. The senior officer emphasized the critical role of effective ordnance support in enhancing combat efficiency and operational success. He assured personnel of continued support from the Ordnance Corps to ensu...

 Pakistan conducts airstrikes inside Afghanistan as border clashes continue  Pakistan’s military, supported by artillery and airstrikes, launched attacks on military installations deep inside Afghanistan overnight into early Saturday, escalating border fighting after Islamabad declared it was in “open war” with its eastern neighbor. Pakistan claimed more than 300 Afghan forces were killed in response to a broad Afghan cross-border assault that began Thursday night, though Afghanistan denied the figures, saying only civilians were targeted and killed. Independent verification of casualties from either side was not available. The conflict followed Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan the previous Sunday, which Islamabad said targeted the outlawed Pakistani Taliban (TTP), a group linked to Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban. Afghan officials rejected this, saying civilians were struck. After the cross-border attack, Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif declared that ...

 President Donald Trump suggests 'friendly takeover' of Cuba  President Donald Trump suggested the possibility of a “friendly takeover of Cuba” while speaking to reporters as he departed the White House on Friday, though he did not provide details on what that would entail. His remarks came after questions about a deadly incident off the Cuban coast on Wednesday, in which Cuban authorities said individuals on a U.S.-registered speedboat fired on Cuban border troops during what officials described as an attempted “infiltration for terrorist purposes.” Trump said the Cuban government is “talking with us” and described the nation as being in deep trouble, citing a lack of money, oil, and food. “We could very well end up having a friendly takeover of Cuba,” he added. He also said Secretary of State Marco Rubio is handling discussions with Cuba at a “very high level.” The comments follow Trump’s January executive order imposing additional tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba,...