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Stars and Athletes Cheer at Indy 500’s Big Race Day

May 25, 2026

Every Memorial Day weekend, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway buzzes with more than just engines and speed. The 2026 Indy 500 pulled in a sold-out crowd of 350, 000 fans, but it wasn’t just racing fans filling the stands. A mix of athletes, actors, musicians, and TV personalities showed up to enjoy th

politics

How presidential libraries show the shifting rules of political behavior

May 25, 2026

Visiting three Texas presidential libraries—one from a Democrat who pushed big domestic programs, two from Republicans with very different foreign policy approaches—shows how much politics used to rely on shared expectations. These places don’t hide the tough parts of each president’s time in office

crime

Kids Online Safety: A Fresh Push to Stop Abuse

May 22, 2026

The fight against child exploitation online is huge, and no single team can catch every predator or rescue every victim. In 2024, a national hotline that collects tips from tech firms received over twenty million reports of possible child sexual abuse. The volume is simply too large for investigator

sports

De'Aaron Fox's Injury Puts Spurs' Game Plan in Jeopardy

May 22, 2026

The San Antonio Spurs face a tough spot as they prepare for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. De'Aaron Fox, their star point guard, has been sidelined with a high ankle sprain, leaving the team without its top playmaker for two straight games. High ankle sprains are trickier than regular ankl

entertainment

Pluto TV adds classic cop drama Major Crimes to its summer lineup

May 22, 2026

Summer streaming just got more interesting with Pluto TV adding the entire run of Major Crimes starting June 1. The show’s arrival makes sense for a platform that’s been quietly building its crime drama collection. Major Crimes follows Captain Sharon Raydor taking over Los Angeles’ Major Crimes unit

entertainment

Summer Events in Aspen: What’s On This Week?

May 22, 2026

This week in Aspen, there’s no shortage of fun ways to spend your evenings. On May 22, the Pitkin County Library kicks off the summer with a free party, complete with snacks and games for all ages. It’s a great way to meet others while diving into the summer reading challenge, which runs until early

crime

The Long Shadow of a Cold Case

May 20, 2026

In 1986, a young woman’s life was cut short in Virginia Beach, leaving behind a family, friends, and an unsolved mystery. Roberta Walls, just 22, worked at a nearby library and vanished after a night out with friends. Her body was found the next morning behind an elementary school, a place where chi

celebrities

Celebrity Birthdays: May 24‑30 in a Fresh Look

May 19, 2026

The week of late May was packed with birthday celebrations across the entertainment world. From legendary musicians to iconic actors, many figures marked another year of life. On May 24, the jazz world celebrated Archie Shepp’s 89th birthday while comedian Tommy Chong turned 88. Bob Dylan, the folk

entertainment

Old Show Finds New Fans as Movies and Reboots Light the Way

May 18, 2026

Michael Mann has built a career that spans writing, producing and directing for more than sixty years. He began on the TV series Starsky & Hutch in the mid‑1970s and moved into films with his first feature, Thief, in 1981. His reputation grew with successes like Manhunter (1986), The Last of the

sports

Michigan's star forward gaining NBA attention before draft

May 18, 2026

A player from Michigan's championship team is turning heads in the NBA Draft process. Morez Johnson Jr. , a 20-year-old power forward, has seen his draft prospects improve after strong performances at the NBA Combine this year. His name is now being mentioned in discussions about late lottery picks,