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Storm Watch: Strong Winds and Hail Hit the Midwest

May 17, 2026

A powerful storm system is set to sweep across the central United States, beginning Saturday and lasting until Monday. Meteorologists predict that the weather will intensify each day, reaching its peak on Monday with widespread damage. The storms are expected to bring winds that exceed 75 miles p

weather

Rainfall Is Coming, But Alabama Still Faces a Drought

May 17, 2026

Alabama’s weather forecast says rain will arrive later in the week, but it won’t be enough to fix the state’s long‑standing dry spell. Most regions will see light showers, while the southern part of the state—where drought is most severe—will get only a trickle. The U. S. Drought Monitor shows larg

education

Life in North Alaska Before the Europeans

May 17, 2026

The book shows how people lived on the southern slopes of the Brooks Range during the 1700s and 1800s. It tells stories about fights, shortages of food, bad weather, sickness, and the many reasons people had to move around. The author uses stories that were told orally, notes from early travelers, s

education

Delaware’s Education Power Players and Their 2026 Game Plan

May 17, 2026

The state’s education budget has been in the spotlight for years, and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. A group of leaders—school district finance chiefs, policy advocates, nonprofit heads, and state officials—are all working to keep schools funded while navigating a new property tax assessme

business

Behind the Scenes of a 55-Year Security Business

May 17, 2026

For over half a century, one security company has quietly made a name for itself by focusing on customer needs rather than just tech trends. With offices spread across Northern California, the business blends old-school values with modern security tools like AI monitoring and smart home systems. Unl

politics

What’s happening on Belarus’s borders with Ukraine and NATO?

May 16, 2026

For months, tensions near Belarus’s borders have been rising. Belarus sits next to Ukraine and three NATO members: Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. Reports now suggest Russia is considering using Belarusian soil for military moves—not just against Ukraine, but possibly against a NATO country. Ukraini

weather

When big storms roll in: Who’s most at risk this weekend

May 16, 2026

A long stretch of states from Wisconsin down to Texas is bracing for rough weather starting Friday. Over seven million people live in areas where the chance of huge hail is highest, especially across Iowa and nearby Midwest states. The storms could bring hailstones as wide as a baseball and even spi

technology

Ocean Power Meets Data: A Billion‑Dollar Wave of Innovation

May 15, 2026

Panthalassa, a U. S. start‑up, is turning ocean waves into electricity for floating data centers and has just secured $140 million in new funding, led by billionaire investor Peter Thiel. The investment values the company near a billion dollars and signals a growing shift toward alternative power so

weather

Rainy night to sunny weekend: Massachusetts weather outlook

May 15, 2026

Heavy showers will keep coming into the evening, with thunderstorms dotting the sky across the state. By midnight the rain should ease, as temperatures fall to the mid‑40s and upper‑50s. The wet spell may linger until noon on Friday, when clouds will cover most areas and the heat will stay in the mi

religion

Buddhism’s Path Across Asia

May 15, 2026

Siddhartha Gautama, who would later be known as the Buddha, was born in a small village called Lumbini. Historians agree that this happened sometime around the middle of the sixth century B. C. , though some count it a little earlier. When he was about thirty‑five, the man who would become a teacher