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The Long Shadow of a Cold Case

May 20, 2026

In 1986, a young woman’s life was cut short in Virginia Beach, leaving behind a family, friends, and an unsolved mystery. Roberta Walls, just 22, worked at a nearby library and vanished after a night out with friends. Her body was found the next morning behind an elementary school, a place where chi

politics

Hollywood’s Job Crisis Hits the Mayor’s Debate

May 17, 2026

Los Angeles city council member Nithya Raman walks through a silent film set, telling voters that the city’s once‑busy studios have shrunk since 2018. She says her own family ties to the industry make the issue personal, and she vows to keep Los Angeles as a global filming hub. The production slu

environment

County upgrades library with cleaner heating tech

May 17, 2026

Pitkin County is swapping old gas boilers for a sleeker electric heat pump system at two key buildings. Instead of burning fuel to make heat, these pumps move existing warmth from the air outside into the rooms, cutting energy waste. The county expects this switch to slash greenhouse gases from its

politics

Property Gift Sparks Legal Battle in Miami

May 14, 2026

Miami residents and a local nonprofit have filed a lawsuit against Florida officials, the state’s legislature, Miami‑Dade College and its board, as well as the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation. They claim that giving a 2. 63‑acre parcel of land to the library is an unconstitutional ad

politics

Downtown DeKalb’s New Sip‑and‑Shop Plan: A Mix of Support and Skepticism

May 11, 2026

"City officials are pushing a new entertainment district that would let people carry one drink in a special cup while walking between shops and restaurants. The idea is to boost foot traffic after dark, making downtown a lively spot for diners, shoppers and moviegoers. A council vote is set for Mond

politics

Why Illinois Voters Are Talking About Health Costs and Federal Money

May 10, 2026

In a small-town gathering in Hinckley, Illinois, a local candidate took aim at rising health care costs and federal spending decisions. Jim Marter, running to replace the current representative, shared his views during a public discussion that mixed frustration with questions about government priori

entertainment

The Grim Princess Game Comes to Korea in July

May 8, 2026

Nippon Ichi Software’s newest adventure, The Grim Princess and the Monster of the Library, will hit Korean players on July 2. It can be played on Nintendo Switch 2, the original Switch and PlayStation 5. The game is part of a line called “picture book, ” after titles like The Liar Princess and the

entertainment

New Model for Filmmaking Uses Tech and Full Funding Approach

May 8, 2026

A new company is changing how movies get made by combining big money with the latest tech. Instead of struggling through the usual slow process of getting projects approved, this group steps in with full funding from the start. This removes layers of decision-makers who often water down ideas before

politics

A Politician’s Playful Pitch to a Comedian

May 7, 2026

Former U. S. President Barack Obama surprised audiences by suggesting that comedian Stephen Colbert might consider a presidential run during a pre‑recorded segment of the now‑cancelled “Late Show with Stephen Colbert. ” The clip, shot at Obama’s newly opened presidential library in Chicago, showed t

entertainment

Small towns throw the best Mother's Day parties you never knew you needed

May 7, 2026

Mother's Day doesn't have to mean the same old brunch or a single boring activity. Small towns like St. Cloud prove that by packing weekends with options that actually feel special. Imagine walking into a space where live music plays while kids giggle over baby goats. Or stepping into a world where