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Helping Springfield families: How a new women’s center is stepping up

May 7, 2026

Three years ago, a local charity in Springfield started small with $250, 000 in donations. This year it gave away $750, 000. That’s real growth. The money helps women with young kids pay for food, schooling, and work training. Last year’s mid-year jump to $540, 000 came after government food benefit

business

The shifting sands of consumer trends: Tech, travel, and vaping face big changes

May 7, 2026

While Disney's theme parks saw a slight dip in visitors, the company still managed to impress Wall Street with its streaming profits. The 1% drop in attendance might seem small, but it’s enough to raise eyebrows among investors. Theme park visits often mirror economic confidence, so this dip could h

education

Police Chief Switches Jobs to Help Train Future Officers

May 7, 2026

Many years in law enforcement gave one police chief plenty of experience. Now he’s taking that knowledge to a new role. Instead of patrolling streets, he’ll teach at a local community college. The college runs programs for students who want careers in public safety. The chief isn’t leaving policing

crypto

Banks quietly building crypto tools while keeping one eye on rules

May 7, 2026

Wall Street isn’t shouting about crypto, but it’s definitely sketching out blockchain plans behind the scenes. At a recent gathering, finance professionals revealed that big banks and asset managers are experimenting with tokenized stocks, blockchain voting, and crypto yield products. The shift feel

crypto

Wall Street’s crypto plans depend on clear federal rules

May 7, 2026

Big investors won’t touch blockchain assets until the government sets solid rules. At a Miami tech conference, O’Leary said most Wall Street firms still see crypto as too risky because laws are unclear. Many banks are testing tokenization—turning stocks and bonds into digital tokens that trade inst

entertainment

Ed sketches stars and stars sketch back

May 7, 2026

Ed started doodling when she was a kid in Staten Island, filling folders with drawings of Sonic and Pokémon. She never had formal training but spent her childhood surrounded by New York’s art scene. Today, she’s known as Ed the Artist, the woman who sketches Broadway stars at the stage door and capt

entertainment

A Movie Experience That Puts You Right Inside the Screen

May 7, 2026

Watching a movie inside an 87-foot dome screen changes how you feel about films. Instead of just staring at a flat rectangle, the giant curved display wraps around you. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone plays in the center, while extra images spread out around the edges, making Privet Drive look

business

Norbit Unveils Q1 2026 Results in Oslo

May 6, 2026

Norbit ASA is set to reveal its first‑quarter 2026 performance on May 13, with the announcement taking place in Oslo and live online. The company will post its interim report and slide deck early on the morning of May 13, accessible from its website and the Euronext Oslo news portal. Executive

politics

Indigenous Voices Rise: A Call for Safety and Justice

May 6, 2026

Across the United States, Indigenous communities are uniting this week to honor those who have vanished or been murdered and to demand stronger protections. From state capitals to bustling city streets, people gather for marches, candlelit vigils, and talking circles—all part of a national observanc

opinion

Reviving Akron’s Downtown: A Fresh Look at New Plans

May 6, 2026

Downtown Akron Partnership, founded over three decades ago, has kept its promise to build a lively city center. In 2018 it released a Vision + Redevelopment Plan that set clear goals for the next few years. The plan was built from community interviews, public meetings and online surveys, giving resi