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Trading clothes and skills for fun and savings in Salem

May 24, 2026

In Salem, Oregon, a growing local movement is proving that you don’t need cash to refresh your wardrobe or learn new things. Circular Salem turns everyday swapping into community events that help families save money and cut down on waste. Started by two residents who saw a gap in how people connect

entertainment

Behind the scenes of Little Rock's summer entertainment lineup

May 24, 2026

This summer, Little Rock isn't just offering the usual mix of shows and events - it's flipping expectations with some fresh takes on familiar stories. A touring musical is putting a modern spin on Shakespeare's classic tale, asking what might have happened if Juliet didn't take her own life. Instead

crime

How Brazil's Power Theft is Powering a New Trend in Crime

May 24, 2026

In Rio de Janeiro, police stumbled upon an unusual setup: a makeshift crypto mining operation hidden in what looked like an empty building. Instead of paying for electricity, the group tapped into a nearby power line without permission. Thirty high-powered computers sat on simple shelves, surrounded

politics

How the World Cup turns cities into temporary perfection

May 24, 2026

This summer, 11 U. S. cities will behave like they’ve been plugged into a different operating system. For six weeks, streets will stay clean, crowds will move smoothly, and public spaces will feel like a well-oiled machine. But this isn’t normal city life—it’s a FIFA experiment in temporary order.

sports

High School Sports on May 23: Check Out the Big Games Near You

May 24, 2026

Friday offers a packed day of high school sports across Central New York, with championship matchups leading the way. Lax fans should circle 10 a. m. for the boys’ lacrosse quarterfinals—LaFayette/Onondaga Central faces Cazenovia in a clash of teams with surprisingly strong records. Later at noon, R

sports

Young Gamers Show Their Skills in a Big Esports Showdown

May 24, 2026

This weekend, Busan Esports Arena hosted a first-of-its-kind event where video games took center stage in a national competition. For the first time, esports was included in the National Youth Sports Festival, giving students a chance to compete in both team and solo matches of FC Online. Over 40 pl

health

Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Gets a Fresh Diagnostic Checklist

May 24, 2026

Doctors dealing with rare genetic conditions often struggle to pinpoint diagnoses quickly. Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) has long been tricky to identify because its symptoms overlap with several other disorders. After years of research, specialists have now agreed on clearer rules for spotting BBS ea

politics

Taipei protest highlights split over Taiwan's defense funding

May 24, 2026

On a Saturday afternoon in Taipei, hundreds gathered in the heart of the city, waving flags and chanting slogans about national security. The protest wasn't just about money—it was about what kind of future Taiwan wants. The government had asked for $40 billion to upgrade defense, including weapons

technology

Unexpected Sounds from Your Steam Controller

May 23, 2026

Gaming gadgets usually stay silent unless you drop them—then they might just break. But Valve changed that with the Steam Controller. Sometimes, when you drop it, the controller lets out the Wilhelm Scream, a famous sound effect heard in hundreds of movies and shows. The scream doesn’t play every ti

politics

Gas prices jump across California—what it means for your wallet and beyond

May 23, 2026

California drivers are now paying over six dollars a gallon for gas, a sharp jump that didn’t happen overnight. Back in late winter, regular gasoline cost less than half that amount. War tensions in the Persian Gulf have cut oil shipments, squeezing the global supply like never before. Prices aren’