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Smoother Path for Reno Bars to Host Late-Night Shows

May 22, 2026

Reno is testing a new rule that could let new bars in downtown and Midtown play live music late without jumping through old hoops. Instead of paying five grand and waiting months for a special permit, these businesses might get a faster track to keep the music going past 11 p. m. inside their doors.

entertainment

Summer Events in Aspen: What’s On This Week?

May 22, 2026

This week in Aspen, there’s no shortage of fun ways to spend your evenings. On May 22, the Pitkin County Library kicks off the summer with a free party, complete with snacks and games for all ages. It’s a great way to meet others while diving into the summer reading challenge, which runs until early

entertainment

Comedians face backlash for jokes that hit too close to home

May 22, 2026

A recent comedy event meant to celebrate Kevin Hart’s career took a sharp turn when two comedians crossed lines with jokes about race and tragedy. Tony Hinchcliffe joked about George Floyd, a Black man whose death during police restraint sparked global protests, saying Floyd was "laughing so hard he

health

Eggs and Lead: What You Really Need to Know About Your Breakfast

May 22, 2026

Some eggs might carry more than just protein. A recent study dug into the lead levels found in eggs from chickens, quails, and ducks. Researchers used a method called Monte Carlo simulations to estimate risk. This approach runs thousands of random checks to predict worst-case scenarios. The findings

finance

What’s Driving Up US Natural Gas Prices Right Now?

May 22, 2026

Natural gas prices in the US edged up recently, even though government data showed stockpiles grew more than expected. Normally, that would push prices down, but traders are betting on a different story. Forecasts predict scorching heat waves across the West and Midwest soon, which means power plant

sports

Rain Threat Looms Over NASCAR's Biggest Endurance Race

May 22, 2026

This weekend’s Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte faces a serious weather challenge. Heavy storms are expected to roll in from Friday through Sunday, with the worst conditions likely hitting Saturday. The Charlotte Motor Speedway could see near-constant rain, turning practice sessions and qualifying into ga

environment

How tiny plastic chemicals mess with turtle DNA

May 22, 2026

Scientists fed young freshwater turtles different amounts of DEHP—a chemical found in many plastics—for three months. They found that even small doses caused extra damage in the turtles’ blood cells. The higher the dose, the more the damage grew, especially in the cells’ DNA. Some turtles also grew

health

New Ebola rules for travelers coming from Africa

May 22, 2026

Americans who recently traveled in parts of Central Africa now face stricter rules when returning to the U. S. The State Department says anyone from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the last three weeks must land at Washington Dulles Airport. Extra health checks will happe

sports

Space Soccer: Kicking Goals Above the Clouds

May 22, 2026

A NASA astronaut recently turned a science lesson into a microgravity soccer trick shot from the International Space Station. While floating inside the station, she demonstrated how soccer balls behave differently in space compared to on Earth. The lesson was part of an educational series showing st

health

Weight loss helps but doesn't stop diabetes for all, research shows

May 22, 2026

A long study tracked 190 adults at risk of Type 2 diabetes for over a decade. They tried a two-year lifestyle program where people lost and kept off weight. But some still developed diabetes years later. The key difference? Their bodies handled sugar in different ways. Researchers split participant