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How giving back brings people together more than politics ever could

May 28, 2026

At a high-end Michigan gathering, one speaker argued that unifying Americans might be simpler than politicians think. Instead of debates or policies, the answer could lie in the same values many hold dear: helping those who protect the country. Gary Sinise, best known for a famous war movie role, sh

education

Balancing screens and learning in Virginia Beach schools

May 28, 2026

Virginia Beach’s school board is rethinking how young students use computers in class. A new plan would stop pre-K through first graders from using school laptops during lessons next year. Second graders couldn’t take their devices home except in special cases, though they’d still use them at school

politics

Big Solar Takes Over New York – Who’s Really Watching?

May 28, 2026

New York’s push for rapid solar energy growth has left locals and wildlife in the dark—literally. A law passed in 2019, meant to fast-track renewable projects, skipped basic environmental checks. Developers were handed a blank permit to build giant solar farms wherever land was cheap, ignoring warni

politics

UCLA under fire for failing to shield Jewish students during campus protests

May 28, 2026

A federal lawsuit claims UCLA allowed a pattern of harassment against Jewish students to go unchecked during waves of anti-Israel protests in 2023 and 2024. The Justice Department argues that the university ignored over 100 complaints of antisemitic behavior, from verbal abuse to physical attacks, w

finance

Food prices keep climbing: why your next grocery run will cost more

May 28, 2026

Americans are noticing sticker shock when they reach for their favorite snacks and staples. After gas prices jumped earlier in 2026, food bills are now rising faster than wages. The problem started with back-to-back bad weather: record heat in early spring tricked plants into growing early, then lat

technology

Phishing Scam Tricks Microsoft Users with Fake Login Codes

May 28, 2026

Cybercriminals have found a sneaky way to bypass password protections on Microsoft’s most popular tools like Outlook and Teams. Instead of stealing login details directly, they trick users into handing over temporary access codes. These codes let hackers log in without needing a password or second v

health

Thirty-five years of safer care: How one idea changed safety in behavioral health

May 28, 2026

Long before suicide-prevention blankets became standard gear in mental-health wards, a Montreal shoemaker noticed nurses slipping on polished floors while checking on at-risk patients. While stitching ergonomic shoes, Giovanni Argentino saw that hospital blankets felt flimsy and unsafe—easy to tear

politics

Southern Lebanon Faces New Evacuation Orders as Tensions Rise

May 28, 2026

Israel has now marked another large area in southern Lebanon as a combat zone, urging civilians living south of the Zahrani River to move north immediately. Residents in this roughly 2, 000 square kilometer stretch have been told to leave, with the military stating it will respond “with great force”

sports

South Carolina Football Takes Mental Health Seriously in 2026

May 28, 2026

Shane Beamer, South Carolina's head football coach, has made mental health a priority in his program. He made this change after seeing how players struggled under the stress of name-image-likeness (NIL) deals. These deals, which let college athletes earn money from their popularity, can add pressure

politics

Voting for healthcare in Maine: what really matters

May 28, 2026

Maine voters often see candidates in everyday places—school games, diners, or town meetings. That closeness can make politics feel personal, even cozy. But when it comes to healthcare, being likable isn’t the same as being effective. A candidate’s charm doesn’t heal a sick patient or pay a surprise