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Rain and River Chaos Leave Three Lives Lost in Southern Turkey

May 22, 2026

The southern region of Turkey faced a deadly combination of rain and earth movement on Thursday, taking three lives. Local officials said the storm struck Hatay province, which had already suffered a major earthquake in 2023. Heavy showers caused the Asi River – also called the Orontes – to overflow

politics

Redrawing the Map: A Call for Fairness in South Carolina

May 22, 2026

South Carolina’s lawmakers are currently debating how to redraw congressional district lines. The stakes are high: the shape of these maps can decide who gets to speak for a community in Washington. Some politicians believe that reshaping the districts will give them an easier path to reelecti

health

A smarter way to clean pool water in Medina

May 22, 2026

Medina’s community pool is getting an upgrade that cuts down on harsh chemicals. Instead of relying mostly on chlorine, the pool will use ultraviolet light to clean the water. The idea came from local leaders who noticed how chlorine was causing problems over time. They saw rusted bleachers, damaged

technology

Schools choose Apple over Google in tech battle

May 22, 2026

Last week, Google launched Googlebooks, new laptops built around AI features. These are meant to replace Chromebooks, which schools have used for years. But just days before Google’s announcement, Kansas City Public Schools decided to switch entirely to Apple’s MacBook Neos instead. They plan to rep

lifestyle

Los Angeles Tips for Business Trips in 2025

May 22, 2026

Los Angeles isn''t just one place. It''s a mix of different scenes, cultures, and vibes all crammed together. Some parts feel familiar fast, others stay confusing no matter how many times you visit. The city has this way of surprising you—whether it''s the unexpected beauty of the hills, the endless

politics

Louisiana voters push back against Governor’s bold changes

May 22, 2026

Louisiana’s governor, Jeff Landry, won his job with just over half the votes in 2023. That’s a narrow win, not a strong order to change the state. Yet he pushed hard for big shifts in 2025, like making more young suspects face adult crimes and rewriting tax rules. Four changes were voted down by mor

politics

How math tries to fix messy political maps

May 22, 2026

Gerrymandering—the practice of drawing voting districts to favor one group—has been around as long as democracy. But today’s maps are redrawn using powerful computers and advanced data, which makes cheating easier and harder to prove. Some states now rely on independent commissions to avoid politica

politics

Ballot Chaos Shows Maryland Needs Stronger Election Rules

May 21, 2026

Maryland voters are now asked to trust officials who made a big mistake in sending out the wrong ballots for the upcoming primary. More than 565, 000 mail‑in ballots had to be sent again because the state could not tell who got a correct one. The error is part of a pattern of problems that have plag

politics

School Days Stretch: Pawtucket’s Extended Schedule Reveals Hidden Lessons

May 21, 2026

Pawtucket is turning back the calendar. A mistake in the school schedule has pushed the end of the year into July, adding extra days for students and teachers alike. The error was spotted when a state office checked if the district met its required 5 hours and 30 minutes of instruction per day. The

crime

Delivery Bags Turned Doorways: How Gangs Hijacked LA Homes

May 21, 2026

South American gang members have been caught after a series of home break‑ins in Los Angeles that used delivery packages as disguises. Seven suspects, four of them from Colombia, were arrested for targeting houses by posing as workers from services like Amazon, DoorDash and UberEats. Police no