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Ticket Buying Gets a Fresh Look: New Rules to Stop Scams and Hidden Fees

May 19, 2026

In recent years, getting concert or sports tickets online has felt more like a maze than a purchase. Hidden costs show up at the last step, prices skyrocket on resale sites, and sometimes buyers end up with fake tickets that never arrive. Ohio lawmakers are stepping in to clean up the market, and a

sports

Earlier baseball game planned due to storm warnings

May 19, 2026

A Major League Baseball matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox had to adjust its schedule before the first pitch had even been thrown. Instead of starting at the originally planned 7:40 p. m. ET time, the opening game in what would become a three-game series began half an hour ear

weather

Storm Alert: Big Thunderheads Loom Over Southern Minnesota Tonight

May 18, 2026

Southern Minnesota may enjoy a calm weekend, but a surge of strong thunderstorms is set to hit the area late Sunday night and carry through Monday morning. Weather forecasters have flagged this as a notable event, urging residents to keep an eye on the sky. The forecast places western, central and

weather

Storms to Hit the Great Plains and Midwest, Bringing Hail and Tornadoes

May 18, 2026

Millions of people in the Great Plains and Upper Midwest are preparing for a dangerous weather event that began on Sunday and will continue into Tuesday. A powerful upper‑level system from the Southwest is colliding with a surge of hot, humid air across the middle United States. This mix creat

technology

Police Use More Car‑Plate Cameras in Montgomery County

May 18, 2026

The county police have rolled out almost 800 cameras that read license plates, recording more than 93 million scans in 2024—up from about 52 million the year before. By next year, officials expect to reach around 110 million reads. The new devices do more than just capture numbers; they can note a c

politics

Reducing School Costs Through State‑Wide Health Coverage

May 18, 2026

School districts in Maine are facing a sharp rise in health insurance expenses. In one district with more than 600 staff members, premiums have climbed by over $1 million, pushing the total employer outlay to nearly $10 million. These figures only represent the portion paid by schools; employees the

health

Getting Care Fast: Why Maine Needs a New Primary Health Plan

May 18, 2026

Maine’s people often wait too long to see a doctor. When small problems slip past, they can grow into bigger emergencies that push hospitals and urgent‑care centers to the front line. This chain reaction costs money, hurts health, and makes it harder for families to get the help they need on time.

weather

Southwest China Shakeup Forces Thousands to Leave Homes

May 18, 2026

A sudden tremor rattled the Guangxi province early Monday, sending shockwaves through Liuzhou and its surroundings. The quake registered a magnitude of 5. 2 on the Richter scale, enough to trigger panic and prompt emergency response teams to spring into action. Two people lost their lives in the bl

entertainment

Cannes, New Orleans and Beyond: A Week of Star‑Powered Events

May 18, 2026

The entertainment world buzzed this week, with big names showing up at festivals, premieres and special celebrations across the globe. In France, actors Colman Domingo and Jeremy Pope were spotted at the Kering Women In Motion Awards held during the Cannes Film Festival, while British star David Oye

politics

Property Tax Plan Draws Strong Opposition From Voters

May 18, 2026

The latest budget from Australia’s centre‑left government has sparked a sharp backlash among the public, according to two influential polls. The government announced changes that would reduce tax breaks for property investors, aiming to level the playing field across generations. Critics argue