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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

politics

Los Angeles delays higher wages for hotel and airport workers—what does this mean for the city?

May 20, 2026

The plan to raise Los Angeles’ minimum wage to $30 for hotel and airport employees just hit a major speed bump. City leaders agreed to delay the increase after business groups threatened to scrap a key city tax if the wage hike went through too soon. The original timeline would have brought workers

weather

Wind Gusts Slam Michigan as Storms Charge Through

May 20, 2026

Last Monday’s storms left Michigan with more than just rain—they brought some of the strongest wind gusts ever recorded in the state. In Woodbury, near Eaton County, winds hit a staggering 90 mph, the highest reported anywhere in Michigan that day. Other areas felt the punch too, like Edgemont Park

weather

Unexpected Turn at Lansing Airport

May 19, 2026

A sudden storm rattled Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport on Monday, causing three small aircraft to tumble in surprising ways. Two of the planes were already parked when gusty winds tipped them onto their sides, while a third flipped upside down during a routine tow. The National Weathe

technology

Disney parks face legal heat over hidden face scans

May 19, 2026

A California mom just sued Disney parks for five million dollars, claiming the company quietly scans faces of visitors without telling them clearly. The lawsuit says Disney’s parks in Anaheim use cameras that turn people’s faces into digital data—including kids—but don’t make it obvious how to avoid

weather

Storm Alert: What Chicago Can Expect Next

May 19, 2026

Chicago is bracing for more weather surprises today. A storm watch keeps running until 5 p. m. Monday for the city and nearby parts of northwest Indiana. Earlier, a warning for fast winds and small hail ended just before noon, but the warm 78-degree afternoon could spark new storms. These storms mig

weather

Heatwave Threatens Old Record in DC Area

May 18, 2026

The summer season is kicking off with a big heat alert for the Washington, D. C. , region. From Monday onward, temperatures across the entire DMV are expected to climb into the mid‑90s. At Reagan National Airport, the official weather station for the capital, a high of 95°F could match or even surpa

opinion

Quonset Runway Closure: A Question of Priorities

May 18, 2026

The Rhode Island Airport Corp. decided to shut down runway 5‑23 at Quonset State Airport, a move that many see as politically driven rather than technically justified. The runway sits on Narragansett Bay, where winter winds make it a key spot for pilots. Yet the decision was made without hearing

politics

Ukraine Launches Big Drone Attack on Russia, Killing Four

May 17, 2026

Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone assaults against Russian territory, striking homes and infrastructure near Moscow and killing four people. The attack hit a house in Khimki, a town northwest of the capital, and two men in Pogorelki, a village just north of Moscow. A drone also struck a t

technology

A Laptop, a Radio and 19 Years of Unchanged Keys

May 17, 2026

At night on April 5, a young student in Taichung managed to halt four high‑speed trains that were traveling at up to 300 km/h. He did it with a laptop, a cheap software‑defined radio and a few hand‑held radios. The key that protected the trains’ internal radio system had not been changed in 19 years