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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

TSA Workers Fight for Pay and Power as Airports Consider Private Screening

May 21, 2026

The House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing to discuss how the Transportation Security Administration can keep up with modern technology and secure funding. The discussion came after TSA officers faced three unpaid periods since October 1, leaving them without wages for nearly 40 % of th

politics

French and Moroccan Leaders Draft New Pact Ahead of Royal Visit

May 21, 2026

Morocco and France are working on a new agreement that will be signed when King Mohammed VI visits Paris. This is the first treaty Morocco has signed with a European nation. The foreign ministers, Nasser Bourita and Jean‑Noel Barrot, met to discuss the deal. They did not say when the king’s

entertainment

South Philly’s New Sports Hub: A Rooftop, Concerts, and a Fresh Take on Dining

May 21, 2026

The Stateside Live! complex is getting a major makeover that will turn it into a year‑long hotspot for food, drinks, and live entertainment. A $20 million upgrade has added two outdoor stages, a beer garden, and an upscale rooftop lounge that offers sweeping views of the Sports Complex parking lots.

opinion

A Simple Call to Stay Grounded

May 21, 2026

The recent speech at the University of North Carolina, delivered by country singer Eric Church, has sparked a lot of talk online. People are calling it a standout moment for graduates, and the buzz is mainly because Church spoke in a way that feels fresh to young adults today. Church began his talk

politics

Prime Ministers Must Stop After Eight Years: Hungary’s New Rule

May 21, 2026

Hungary has introduced a new rule that caps how long a prime minister can stay in power. The change, filed with the parliament on Wednesday night, limits any leader to a total of eight years in office. It also bars people who have already served that amount from running again, a move that would stop

business

Immigrant Start‑Ups Revive U. S. Business Boom

May 21, 2026

New research shows that in 2025, about 6. 6 million people launched a business, matching the numbers seen before COVID‑19. Immigrants opened 2. 3 million of these companies, twice the rate of native‑born citizens, making them a key part of the recovery. Latino founders started around 2 million firms

crime

The Hidden Stressors Behind Black Mother Filicide

May 21, 2026

This research digs into why some Black mothers tragically kill their own children, a topic that has been largely overlooked in mental‑health studies. Instead of blaming only individual psychology, the study looks at bigger social forces that push these women into extreme distress. It shows how

health

Sleep Smart: Quick Tricks to Drift Off Faster

May 21, 2026

Eating a balanced mix of fruits, veggies, nuts and lean proteins can help your body make melatonin, the hormone that tells you it’s time to sleep. Skipping sugary drinks and limiting caffeine or alcohol gives your brain a better chance to wind down. Try breathing in a steady rhythm: inhale for four

health

A Simple Diet Plan That Cuts Diabetes Risk by a Third

May 21, 2026

People have long believed that type‑2 diabetes can only be managed with medicine, not cured. A new study in Spain challenges that view by showing how a Mediterranean‑style diet, combined with calorie control and regular exercise, can lower the chance of developing diabetes by 31 percent over six yea