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Balboa Island’s 31st Parade: Surf Vibes, Music and Community Spirit

May 22, 2026

The 31st annual parade on Balboa Island will kick off at 11 a. m. on Sunday, May 31, and it promises a wave of nostalgia with its surf‑culture theme. The organizers have chosen the Beach Boys’ classic “Good Vibrations” as a tribute to the late Brian Wilson and the music that shaped Southern Californ

entertainment

A Quiet Shift in the Arctic: Why Greenland’s Sea Ice Is Changing Fast

May 21, 2026

Greenland is losing sea ice at a speed that surprises scientists. The Arctic Ocean, once a thick blanket of frozen water, is now thinner and melts earlier each year. This change affects the whole planet because it alters weather patterns, sea levels, and wildlife habitats. The loss of ice is not ju

celebrities

Fendi’s Baguette Bash: Stars, Styles and a New Lab

May 21, 2026

A big night unfolded at Fendi’s flagship on Madison Avenue, where famous faces like Blake Lively and Olivia Wilde turned heads while showing off the brand’s latest Baguette collection. The event highlighted the 26424 Re‑Edition, a fresh take on the classic handbag that first debuted in 1997. Each ba

politics

Portland’s Big Building Dilemma

May 20, 2026

The city is rethinking a plan that would have turned the school district’s office into a family shelter. The proposal, which would cost about $14 million to renovate, was dropped by the finance committee last week. The building on Cumberland Avenue is 56 000 square feet and currently houses the d

education

A New Chapter Begins for a Political Science PhD

May 19, 2026

Jake Shaw, who earned his doctorate in political science from the University of Missouri–St. Louis last spring, is set to start a tenure‑track assistant professor role at DePauw University in Indiana this August. The transition from graduate student to faculty member marks a significant milestone in

science

Deep‑Sea Tragedy: Five Italians Lost in Maldives Cave Dive

May 19, 2026

Maldivian officials are looking into why five Italian divers died last week in a deep cave off the island. The group, headed by marine scientist Monica Montefalcone, was studying soft corals at the Devana Kandu site. Only one body – that of an instructor – has been found, at a depth of 60 metres. Th

business

Road work headaches: Ottawa County’s summer traffic shuffle

May 19, 2026

Starting this spring, Ottawa County drivers face a rolling series of detours while crews upgrade aging pipes and potholed roads. In Port Sheldon Township, 160th Avenue at Van Buren Street vanished for a water-line upgrade that won’t finish until late May. Commuters now snake through quieter side str

opinion

Quonset Runway Closure: A Question of Priorities

May 18, 2026

The Rhode Island Airport Corp. decided to shut down runway 5‑23 at Quonset State Airport, a move that many see as politically driven rather than technically justified. The runway sits on Narragansett Bay, where winter winds make it a key spot for pilots. Yet the decision was made without hearing

politics

A New Face for Pennsylvania’s 7th: Who Will Represent the Working Class?

May 17, 2026

Bob Brooks, a longtime firefighter and union boss, stepped up in the local primary with a short speech that cut straight to the point. He said he’s “been working since I was ten” and that the system is unfair to people like him. His solution? Get folks from ordinary backgrounds into Washington so th

environment

Whale’s Final Journey: From German Stranded to Danish Waters

May 17, 2026

"The 12‑meter humpback that had been nicknamed “Timmy” in German media finally met its end, with Danish divers confirming the identity of the carcass off Anholt island. The whale had been stranded on a sandbank near Wismar Bay in March, and after several failed attempts to free it, private rescuers