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Weekend plans get local as families cut travel costs and dodge storms

May 22, 2026

Memorial Day in Arkansas used to mean packed highways and long drives. This year, though, a double squeeze is pushing most celebrations inside state lines. Gas now costs more than four dollars a gallon, and rain is predicted to linger from Friday through Sunday. Experts say those two factors alone w

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

entertainment

The Future of Driving: One Man Against the Machines

May 22, 2026

A new comic series is turning the idea of car culture on its head. Instead of electric cars driving themselves, it shows a world where driving is banned completely. In this future, America is split in two. The rich live in high-tech cities controlled by an AI system called the GRID. The poor scrape

politics

Big Money and Hidden Players in Argentina’s River Project

May 22, 2026

Argentina is about to pick a company to manage the Paraná River for 25 years, a deal worth up to $10 billion. This waterway is key for moving most of the country’s farm goods to global markets. The race is tight between two groups: one led by Jan De Nul from Belgium, which already runs the river, an

technology

Driving Cars When Weather Gets Bad

May 21, 2026

The new system, called E2ETrADS, is built to help self‑driving cars keep going when the road gets slippery or dark. Instead of relying on a handful of separate modules, it uses a transformer model that learns to drive by watching an expert. The experts are drivers who use a smart planner and s

opinion

Maine’s Green Future: What Voters Should Care About

May 21, 2026

The state of Maine has done a lot to clean up its rivers and keep the air clear. People who moved here before the Clean Water Act of Ed Muskie saw the Androscoggin River go from dirty to clear. Now, a new report says that forests, farms, grasslands and wetlands in Maine absorb most of the carbon peo

crime

Delivery Bags Turned Doorways: How Gangs Hijacked LA Homes

May 21, 2026

South American gang members have been caught after a series of home break‑ins in Los Angeles that used delivery packages as disguises. Seven suspects, four of them from Colombia, were arrested for targeting houses by posing as workers from services like Amazon, DoorDash and UberEats. Police no

environment

Urban Green Plans: Turning Heat Into Hope

May 20, 2026

In cities that grow fast, heat and pollution rise too. A new study looks at how “green‑adaptive green infrastructure” – things like parks, green roofs and tree belts – can help. The research was done in Pakistan where 1, 232 people answered surveys and scientists examined satellite pictures. First

business

Gene’s Bistro vs. Midway: A Brand Battle in the Sky

May 20, 2026

Gene & Georgetti, a family‑owned steakhouse that has been around for 85 years, started a new outlet called Gene’s Bistro at Chicago’s Midway Airport. The restaurant was supposed to run for 20 years under a contract with SSP America, the company that runs many airport food spots. In October, SSP ende

sports

Lions Turn the Tide in a Late‑Game Comeback

May 20, 2026

The Lions faced a 4‑0 hole early but surged in the eighth inning to win 9‑4, marking a second straight victory for the team. Key hitters included Justin Heydorn, who went 2‑for‑4 with a home run and four RBIs, and Brady Koren, who also hit 2‑for‑4 with a double. Downers Grove North’s Rhys Dominow ma