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Portland's Big Weekend Parade Tradition Returns

May 31, 2026

This weekend, Portland will host one of its most popular family events—the Junior Parade, now moved to the weekend to draw bigger crowds. Instead of its usual midweek slot during the school year, the parade starts at noon on Saturday, giving more people a chance to join in. The route runs along Sand

education

How small kids learn to build with big ideas in mind

May 31, 2026

A first-grade classroom near Atlanta was buzzing one Thursday morning—but not with typical school sounds. Instead of reading books, kids were hunched over plastic bricks, trying to make a tiny figure feel at home. The teacher didn’t ask them to draw or write. She asked what made a shelter feel safe.

crypto

Binance's big bet: 3 billion users in seven years

May 31, 2026

The crypto world is in a tough spot right now. Prices are down, companies are cutting jobs, and big players like Bitcoin can’t break past the $100, 000 mark it hasn’t seen since last fall. Yet Binance, the world’s top crypto exchange, isn’t slowing down. Instead, it’s aiming for 3 billion users by 2

politics

Illinois politicians race to finish budget before deadline

May 31, 2026

Lawmakers in Illinois are scrambling to finalize a $55 billion budget before their weekend deadline. The main focus is on taxes and spending, not the Chicago Bears' stadium plans. Some politicians want to tax big tech companies and wealthy residents to pay for services. Others worry about raising co

politics

Turkey's Political Drama Reaches the Streets

May 31, 2026

Thousands gathered in Ankara last weekend to back Ozgur Ozel, Turkey’s former opposition leader. Despite a court decision forcing him out, supporters filled the streets to show he still has real backing. The court sided with a rival faction, bringing back an older leader and raising questions about

politics

Judge Questions Trump’s Tax Deal with Government

May 31, 2026

A Florida judge is taking a closer look at a $1. 8 billion agreement between former President Donald Trump and the U. S. government. The deal was meant to settle Trump’s lawsuit over leaked tax records, but critics say it’s full of problems. Thirty-five retired judges filed a complaint, calling the

environment

Turning old tires into smoother, longer-lasting roads

May 31, 2026

Ann Arbor just paved two residential streets using asphalt mixed with recycled tire rubber—a small but meaningful test of a technology that’s been around for decades. Workers spread the dark, rubber-speckled pavement on Northbrook Place and Oakbrook Drive, turning about 2, 000 scrap tires into road

finance

Tech Stocks Surge to Records: What’s Driving the Hype?

May 31, 2026

This week, tech stocks hit all-time highs, but some are now pushing into risky territory. Micron, a chipmaker for AI gadgets, saw its stock jump nearly 30%, pushing it into "overbought" levels. That’s fancy talk for "maybe it’s too expensive right now. " The surge came after UBS boosted its price ta

technology

Big Screen Dreams: When a Projector Beats a 4K TV

May 31, 2026

Choosing between a 4K TV and a 4K projector isn’t just about money—it’s about how you use the space. Projectors often cost more upfront, but that changes when screen size jumps past 85 inches. At that point, a good projector might match a TV’s price while giving you a much bigger picture. Still, not

business

Big Money Moves: How One Owner Is Shaking Up Sports and Casinos

May 31, 2026

A top NBA team owner just made two huge financial plays that show how money moves across industries. First, the owner spent $300 million on a women’s basketball team—the most ever paid for a WNBA franchise. He beat out other bidders by offering more than Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia were wil