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Brunswick High’s First Hall of Fame: Legends Honored

May 22, 2026

"Brunswick High School is celebrating its very first Hall of Fame class, a move that highlights the school’s rich athletic history. The ceremony is slated for October, giving fans time to prepare for a night of remembrance and pride. Over the past month, more than twenty people were nominated. The

art

A New Look at Cayuga Stories in Auburn

May 22, 2026

The West End Arts Campus in Auburn is preparing to showcase a fresh exhibition that explores the Cayuga people’s journey beyond their traditional lands. The display will travel across various venues, including the Schweinfurth Art Center and the Cayuga Museum of History & Art, giving visitors a chan

weather

Rain and River Chaos Leave Three Lives Lost in Southern Turkey

May 22, 2026

The southern region of Turkey faced a deadly combination of rain and earth movement on Thursday, taking three lives. Local officials said the storm struck Hatay province, which had already suffered a major earthquake in 2023. Heavy showers caused the Asi River – also called the Orontes – to overflow

weather

Storm Hits Western Forsyth County, Bring Strong Winds and Hail

May 22, 2026

A fast‑moving thunderstorm is heading northeast through western Forsyth County and will stay in the area until about 3:30 p. m. local time. The cloud system is traveling at roughly 25 miles per hour and will bring winds that can reach over 30 miles per hour. The areas most likely to feel the stor

politics

President Trump’s Call to Taiwan Sparks China’s Frown

May 22, 2026

The U. S. president announced he would speak with Taiwan’s leader, a first for any American chief executive. This move could strain U. S. –China ties and trigger more military drills near the island. Taiwan welcomed the idea, but no time was set. China warned that such a call would send “wrong sign

politics

Challenges Facing U. S. Scientists Under New Policies

May 22, 2026

Scientists across the United States are feeling the strain of recent federal changes that have shaken up funding, hiring, and research freedom. A survey conducted by a university panel gathered 280 responses from fields such as biology, engineering, and public health. The results show that more than

politics

Road Safety Reboot: New Tech to Stop Wrong‑Way Drivers

May 22, 2026

The Massachusetts Senate recently approved a plan that will boost the state’s wrong‑way detection system, after a fatal crash involving a state trooper. The incident happened early on May 6 when Trooper Kevin Trainor, who had just finished a shift, responded to a call about a Jeep driving south i

education

Otters Get a New Home With Fish‑Throwing Pools

May 22, 2026

The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids just opened a huge new area for its river otters. The space is more than three times larger than the old exhibit and holds over 21, 000 gallons of water. It was built with money from the Bill and Bea Idema Foundation and fits into the zoo’s ten‑year plan. The new e

business

North Carolina Takes Legal Action Against Vinfast Over Unfinished EV Plant

May 22, 2026

The state of North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against Vietnamese electric‑vehicle company Vinfast. The suit claims that Vinfast failed to honor its promise to build a new electric‑vehicle and battery factory in the state. According to the state’s attorney general, the company stopped work on the s

crime

Kids Online Safety: A Fresh Push to Stop Abuse

May 22, 2026

The fight against child exploitation online is huge, and no single team can catch every predator or rescue every victim. In 2024, a national hotline that collects tips from tech firms received over twenty million reports of possible child sexual abuse. The volume is simply too large for investigator