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Hopper’s Lighthouse Painting Tops $4 Million at Auction

May 21, 2026

A small oil portrait of a Maine lighthouse has just set a new record, fetching $4. 1 million in an auction that surprised many experts. The piece, measuring only nine by twelve inches, was sold by Sotheby’s in New York for a final bid of $3. 3 million; after adding the buyer’s premium, the total cli

art

Festival Lights and Art: A Weekend of Makers in Northampton

May 21, 2026

The summer’s first big arts event arrives in Northampton this Memorial Day weekend, bringing more than 200 creators together under one roof. Visitors can wander through booths that showcase furniture, jewelry, glass art, garden sculptures, ceramics, fashion pieces, and paintings. The three‑day show

politics

New Direction: Valencia Promises Stronger Security and Economic Growth

May 21, 2026

Paloma Valencia, a 48‑year‑old candidate from the Democratic Center party, announced that she would abandon Colombia’s current “total peace” policy if elected president. She said a new era of security would start under her leadership, and she plans to reactivate arrest warrants against armed groups.

finance

Crypto Money Lets Young Buyers Grab Homes

May 21, 2026

The idea of buying a house with digital coins is becoming real for many U. S. adults, especially those who grew up online. Most people now own Bitcoin, Ethereum or other tokens, and a growing share of them want to use these assets for real‑world purchases. Until recently, homeowners had to tur

science

Does the Period of a Woman’s Cycle Matter for Muscle Gains?

May 21, 2026

A group of scientists wanted to find out if the stage a woman is in during her menstrual cycle changes how much muscle she can build or how strong she gets when doing resistance training. They set up a study where women were split into two groups: one that trained during the early part of her cycle

politics

Ballot Chaos Shows Maryland Needs Stronger Election Rules

May 21, 2026

Maryland voters are now asked to trust officials who made a big mistake in sending out the wrong ballots for the upcoming primary. More than 565, 000 mail‑in ballots had to be sent again because the state could not tell who got a correct one. The error is part of a pattern of problems that have plag

politics

School Protest Rules Reworked: New Plan Focuses on Student Safety

May 21, 2026

The city council is moving forward with a revised bill that tightens police planning around protests near schools, while keeping colleges and hospitals out of the scope. The change came after Council Speaker Julie Menin decided to address concerns instead of pushing a veto‑override, hoping for broad

politics

Housing Bill’s Impact Is Likely Small

May 21, 2026

The House recently passed a new housing bill that many people are excited about. A former adviser to the Trump administration appeared on Fox Business and said he was unsure how much change it would bring. He praised the bill’s effort to loosen rules for building new homes, calling that a positiv

technology

How AI and Crypto Are Changing the World Faster Than We Thought

May 21, 2026

The world is moving into a new phase where smart computers and digital money are reshaping everyday life. People say this shift is happening more quickly than the internet boom, and it could change how we work, invest, and even think. One thinker says that artificial intelligence is reaching a

education

New STEM Hub Lets San Diego College Chase Tech Big Leagues

May 21, 2026

The University of San Diego has kicked off construction on a brand‑new STEM building that will broaden its science and engineering courses. The new structure, called the Shiley STEM Initiative building, will house three floors of labs and classrooms in a 70, 000‑square‑foot space. Its construc

Hopper’s Lighthouse Painting Tops $4 Million at Auction

Festival Lights and Art: A Weekend of Makers in Northampton

New Direction: Valencia Promises Stronger Security and Economic Growth

Crypto Money Lets Young Buyers Grab Homes

Does the Period of a Woman’s Cycle Matter for Muscle Gains?

Ballot Chaos Shows Maryland Needs Stronger Election Rules

School Protest Rules Reworked: New Plan Focuses on Student Safety

Housing Bill’s Impact Is Likely Small

How AI and Crypto Are Changing the World Faster Than We Thought

New STEM Hub Lets San Diego College Chase Tech Big Leagues

Hopper’s Lighthouse Painting Tops $4 Million at Auction