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Tech Giants Try to Fast‑Track Power for AI

May 29, 2026

Large tech firms are pushing hard to get their data centers onto the electric grid more quickly. They face a system that has long been controlled by utilities and state regulators. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is debating a proposal that would speed up how data centers conne

opinion

Ebola, the World Cup, and America’s Calm Test

May 29, 2026

The United States received two health alerts this week: one for hantavirus and another for Ebola. When officials send out warnings, my role as chief medical officer is to brief doctors, nurses and clinic staff about what to watch for. This routine work is turning into a headline as the Ebola o

weather

Bright May Day and Sunny Week Ahead in the Mid‑Atlantic

May 29, 2026

The afternoon of Friday is set to bring a lovely late May sun across the DMV, with temperatures climbing into the mid‑70s and a gentle northwest breeze. The dry air that has settled over the area will keep outdoor activities comfortable as people head into their evening commutes and Friday night pla

entertainment

Speed Science: A Racing Adventure at the Museum

May 29, 2026

The Kamin Science Center is adding a new thrill to its lineup with an upcoming “Science of Speed” exhibit that opens on August 1. The show will replace the old SportsWorks space in a 21, 000‑square‑foot building that is being renovated. Visitors will race on a multi‑level, LED‑lit track where eig

science

Swiss Man’s Hantavirus RNA Sparks Global Alarm

May 29, 2026

The story began with a single patient in Switzerland whose semen still carried viral RNA years after he recovered from hantavirus. The headline that caught worldwide attention claimed the virus could survive in sperm for up to six years and pose a sexual transmission risk. The claim was amplified by

sports

Celebrating Texas Panhandle Sports Legends

May 29, 2026

The next week brings two important gatherings in Amarillo that shine a light on local sports heroes. On June 7, the Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame will honor a new class of athletes and coaches. A ceremony at the Civic Center Grand Plaza kicks off at 2 p. m. , followed by a free reception. Four

business

A New Kind of Luxury Hotel Opens on Sunset Strip

May 29, 2026

The brand‑new PUBLIC West Hollywood hotel, created by famed entrepreneur Ian Schrager, will welcome guests on July 15. The property sits where the old Standard Hotel once stood at 8300 Sunset Boulevard, a location that was once the center of late‑90s Hollywood glamour. Instead of echoing past exc

education

Kids Create a Film About Anxiety, Restaurants Close, and a New Fred Rogers Stamp

May 29, 2026

Students from nine school districts in Western Pennsylvania teamed up with Wonder Media and the Grable Foundation to make an animated movie called “Finding Alice in Wonderland. ” The film talks about worry, sticking with yourself, and telling the truth to others. It lets kids own the story and spark

crypto

Asia’s Crypto Scene: From Regulation to Real‑World Use

May 29, 2026

Asia is no longer the “latecomer” in digital money. The region’s governments are turning crypto from a speculative fad into everyday finance, using stablecoins for payments, remittances and treasury work. In 2025, Asia moved $12. 5 trillion in stablecoin transactions—more than any other part of th

politics

Hungary Sets to Unlock EU Money After Talks with Brussels

May 29, 2026

A new Hungarian leader announced that he would finalize an agreement with the European Commission to release large sums of EU funds that had been blocked under the previous administration. The Prime Minister flew to Brussels on Thursday to discuss how to lift restrictions tied to rule‑of‑law conc