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Meta Pays $9 Million to Kentucky Schools Over Social‑Media Claims

May 30, 2026

Meta Platforms has agreed to hand over $9 million to a Kentucky school district that argued its social‑media apps were harming students’ mental health. The payment came after the district filed a lawsuit and before a trial that was scheduled for June. Meta, along with Snap Inc. , Alphabet’s YouTube,

sports

Nationals Cut Ties After Surprising Hidden‑Cam Footage

May 30, 2026

The Washington Nationals dismissed a front‑office employee after a video surfaced that was recorded secretly. In the clip, the former official talked about topics normally kept inside the clubhouse, such as a player’s faith and how the team interacts with former President Trump. The footage was shar

crime

Staten Island Man Charged After Series of Violent Threats

May 30, 2026

A 64‑year‑old resident of Staten Island is facing a ten‑count indictment that includes burglary, weapon possession and drug charges after police allege he threatened neighbors over several weeks. Authorities say the suspect, John Perrotta, was armed with a gun, a baseball bat, a bamboo stick and a w

technology

Drones Rise to Save Lives and Shake Up First‑Responder Work

May 30, 2026

In a chilly March night near the Rio Grande Gorge, two teens were saved by a buzzing machine instead of a helicopter. The drone’s infrared camera spotted them before the cold set in, and rescuers acted fast from a command center. The success shows how drones can cut down wait times for help, giving

science

Forensic Work: Why the Aftermath Hurts More Than the Crime Itself

May 30, 2026

Forensic teams often find themselves deep in the aftermath of violent incidents, not at the moment of danger. They spend long hours examining evidence that carries heavy emotional weight. Studies from crime scene crews, death investigators, digital analysts and lab technicians show that this work ca

business

Vote for Your Favorite Local Shops

May 30, 2026

The voting window for the Best of Mower County has opened and will stay open until July 2. In April and May, several businesses were shortlisted in each category, leaving up to five finalists for voters. Now residents can decide which local spot deserves the top honor in its field. This event

health

Trump’s Health Check: A Closer Look

May 30, 2026

President Donald Trump recently visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for his third in‑person medical exam in a little over a year. The White House physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, released a memo stating that the former president is “in excellent health” and fully capable of performin

politics

Delay in Big Grants Hits Ivy League Schools

May 30, 2026

The Trump team has slowed the release of National Science Foundation money for four major universities. The pause is part of a larger effort to curb what the White House calls “woke” ideas on campuses. Because of this, projects that had already cleared the NSF review stage are now waiting for furthe

business

Cleanup Costs Loom After Garden Grove Chemical Alarm

May 30, 2026

A chemical mishap near a local aerospace plant forced almost 50, 000 people to leave their homes over Memorial Day weekend. The danger of a huge explosion was stopped when emergency crews cooled a tank that could have released 7, 000 gallons of methyl methacrylate. After the immediate threat faded,

politics

Cocktails On the Go: What It Means for Baltimore County

May 30, 2026

The state government has officially opened a door that was only temporary during the pandemic: businesses in Baltimore County can now sell cocktails to take away. This change follows a short‑lived rule that ended in 2023, and the new law will let restaurants, bars and other licensed venues offer dri

Meta Pays $9 Million to Kentucky Schools Over Social‑Media Claims

Nationals Cut Ties After Surprising Hidden‑Cam Footage

Staten Island Man Charged After Series of Violent Threats

Drones Rise to Save Lives and Shake Up First‑Responder Work

Forensic Work: Why the Aftermath Hurts More Than the Crime Itself

Vote for Your Favorite Local Shops

Trump’s Health Check: A Closer Look

Delay in Big Grants Hits Ivy League Schools

Cleanup Costs Loom After Garden Grove Chemical Alarm

Cocktails On the Go: What It Means for Baltimore County

Meta Pays $9 Million to Kentucky Schools Over Social‑Media Claims