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Maine braces for a wet and wild Saturday

May 30, 2026

Southern Maine isn’t the only place getting soaked this weekend. A strong storm system rolling through the region is bringing heavy rain and rough conditions to the coast and inland areas. The National Weather Service has scrambled to issue warnings before the worst of it hits, turning a typical wee

environment

Michigan’s Dry Spell Sparks Wildfire Worries

May 30, 2026

Northern Michigan is under a serious dry alert. The state has hit pause on burn permits for outdoor fires because the risk of wildfires is rising fast. Experts warn that with no rain in sight for another week, even a small spark could turn into a serious blaze. The problem isn’t just the heat—it’s t

environment

Why Wyoming’s Huge Energy Plan Stirs Up Big Concerns

May 30, 2026

Officials in Wyoming are debating a massive $4 billion project that promises to store energy using water. The plan involves building a giant reservoir near Seminoe Reservoir to pump water uphill when electricity is cheap and let it flow back down to generate power when demand rises. Sounds smart, ri

entertainment

Thunderbirds Show Skipped, Fans Left Watching the Sky

May 29, 2026

The Thunderbirds, the Air Force’s famed flying team, were set to wow Colorado Springs after graduation. But bad weather cut the event short, leaving many eager spectators disappointed. Officials announced the cancellation just before noon. They kept only a brief flyover and one jet’s pass over the

sports

Mickey Mantle Card Goes Live on eBay‑Owned Site

May 29, 2026

Topps has been busy preparing a special 2026 baseball set that will celebrate its 75th year of card making. The highlight is a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card, one of the most prized sports cards ever made. Instead of hiding it in a pack, Topps decided to keep the original card safe and offer a specia

technology

Big savings on a powerful portable speaker with deep bass

May 29, 2026

The JBL Boombox 3 usually costs $500, but right now it's selling for $300 on Amazon—that's a $200 discount. That price is close to what Apple charges for AirPods Pro, which is interesting because the Boombox is a much bigger device meant for outdoor use. Most speakers lose power when you switch from

crime

Netflix's fastest-rising crime documentary sparks debate over memory and justice

May 29, 2026

A new Netflix documentary about a deadly 2022 car crash in Ohio has quickly become the platform’s most-watched title, racking up over 43 million hours of viewing in under two weeks. The Crash focuses on Mackenzie Shirilla, a teenager at the time, who was driving with her boyfriend and a friend when

entertainment

A Blonde Book Lover Unveils a Podcast for Multitaskers

May 29, 2026

A 24-year-old model and social media star is flipping the script on how young women can spend their time. Olivia Ponton, known for her fashion and beauty content, has rebranded her book podcast to highlight that being interested in books doesn’t mean giving up other passions. Her show, now called “B

health

What happens to race car drivers' brains after years of high-speed crashes?

May 29, 2026

Professional race car drivers push their bodies to extreme limits every race—speed, precision, even danger. But behind the thrill of the track lies a hidden risk: repeated hits to the head. Whether from big crashes or constant small jolts, these impacts add up over time. Even when drivers don’t get

crime

A Man’s New Prison Sentence After a Day of Chaos

May 28, 2026

The story begins in Kent County, Michigan, where a 46‑year‑old former juvenile lifer was sentenced to prison again. He had been released in 2023 after serving 27 years for a 1996 murder that followed an armed robbery. His release was part of a larger shift in how the courts treat young offenders, bu