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What’s happening on Belarus’s borders with Ukraine and NATO?

May 16, 2026

For months, tensions near Belarus’s borders have been rising. Belarus sits next to Ukraine and three NATO members: Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. Reports now suggest Russia is considering using Belarusian soil for military moves—not just against Ukraine, but possibly against a NATO country. Ukraini

weather

When big storms roll in: Who’s most at risk this weekend

May 16, 2026

A long stretch of states from Wisconsin down to Texas is bracing for rough weather starting Friday. Over seven million people live in areas where the chance of huge hail is highest, especially across Iowa and nearby Midwest states. The storms could bring hailstones as wide as a baseball and even spi

technology

Ocean Power Meets Data: A Billion‑Dollar Wave of Innovation

May 15, 2026

Panthalassa, a U. S. start‑up, is turning ocean waves into electricity for floating data centers and has just secured $140 million in new funding, led by billionaire investor Peter Thiel. The investment values the company near a billion dollars and signals a growing shift toward alternative power so

weather

Rainy night to sunny weekend: Massachusetts weather outlook

May 15, 2026

Heavy showers will keep coming into the evening, with thunderstorms dotting the sky across the state. By midnight the rain should ease, as temperatures fall to the mid‑40s and upper‑50s. The wet spell may linger until noon on Friday, when clouds will cover most areas and the heat will stay in the mi

politics

U. S. Pulls Back Troop Plans for Poland, Raising Questions About Europe Strategy

May 15, 2026

The U. S. military has decided not to send 4, 000 troops to Poland as previously planned, a move that surprised many observers and reignited debate over President Trump’s intentions to reduce American forces on the continent. The announcement came after a brief pause, and no formal statement has yet

religion

Buddhism’s Path Across Asia

May 15, 2026

Siddhartha Gautama, who would later be known as the Buddha, was born in a small village called Lumbini. Historians agree that this happened sometime around the middle of the sixth century B. C. , though some count it a little earlier. When he was about thirty‑five, the man who would become a teacher

sports

Rory McIlroy: More than just golf, the story of a small-town kid who made it big

May 15, 2026

Rory McIlroy grew up in Holywood, a quiet town near Belfast, where his family wasn't rich but gave him something even more valuable: a strong work ethic. His parents, Gerry and Rosie, were the first to notice his natural talent for golf. Instead of pushing him into sports academies, they let him pra

weather

Sunny Days Ahead: Minnesota Hits the 70s

May 14, 2026

Minnesota is set for a bright and warm Wednesday, with temperatures rising into the low to mid‑70s across most areas. The city of Minneapolis will reach about 73 degrees, while northern parts stay cooler with highs in the lower 70s. Light winds from the north keep the air comfortable, and the sky st

technology

Kids in Honduras Learn Tech to Fix Real Problems

May 14, 2026

In northern Honduras, a new learning program is giving students the chance to write code and solve everyday challenges. The project uses small, easy‑to‑program devices that let kids build things like water‑saving traffic lights or flood alerts. The focus isn’t just on learning to code; it’s about

politics

House Rebels Push Ukraine Aid Vote Despite Leadership Pushback

May 14, 2026

For the first time in decades, a group of U. S. House members broke from their party bosses to make sure Kyiv gets fresh military help. Their weapon? A rarely used trick called a discharge petition, which lets lawmakers force a floor vote even when leadership wants to block it. Normally, such moves