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When Playtime Looks Like a Police Report: How Young Kids Get Caught in Bureaucracy

May 22, 2026

A one-year-old girl in Kent made headlines not for learning to walk, but for being logged as a crime suspect after a minor playground bump turned into an official incident report. Over the past three years, police files have recorded 683 cases where children under ten were flagged for breaking rules

politics

Smoke shops under fire in Philly over unregulated products

May 22, 2026

Philadelphia is debating new rules for smoke shops that sell unregulated substances like kratom and hemp-based THC. Two bills aim to tighten control by classifying these products as "intoxicating, " requiring special licenses, and testing for safety. Buyers would also need to be over 21. The push co

technology

A Smart Way to Upgrade Your Old TV Without Breaking the Bank

May 22, 2026

Many people don’t think twice about their old TVs until they notice apps loading slowly or streaming stuttering. A new TV can be expensive, but a small device like the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus might be a smarter fix. It plugs into any TV and instantly improves picture quality and speed. Right now, it’s

business

Smoother Path for Reno Bars to Host Late-Night Shows

May 22, 2026

Reno is testing a new rule that could let new bars in downtown and Midtown play live music late without jumping through old hoops. Instead of paying five grand and waiting months for a special permit, these businesses might get a faster track to keep the music going past 11 p. m. inside their doors.

entertainment

Comedians face backlash for jokes that hit too close to home

May 22, 2026

A recent comedy event meant to celebrate Kevin Hart’s career took a sharp turn when two comedians crossed lines with jokes about race and tragedy. Tony Hinchcliffe joked about George Floyd, a Black man whose death during police restraint sparked global protests, saying Floyd was "laughing so hard he

technology

AI startups gamble on videos that actually chat back

May 22, 2026

A former YouTube star turned tech boss thinks the next big thing in entertainment is video you can argue with. Instead of just watching, the new AI lab wants viewers to ask questions, get critiques, and hold real conversations with on-screen hosts. The idea isn’t just about making old videos cheaper

environment

AI eyes are watching to protect whales from ship crashes

May 22, 2026

Gray whales along California’s coast are facing a growing danger—not from sharks or storms, but from giant ships cutting across their feeding grounds. With Arctic ice melting and food harder to find up north, more hungry whales are drifting into San Francisco Bay, where busy shipping lanes turn dead

technology

Exploring Chrome for Linux: Speed, Privacy, and Alternatives

May 22, 2026

Google Chrome for Linux is a widely used browser known for its speed and simplicity. It uses smart tricks like preloading pages you’re likely to visit, which makes it feel fast even when it’s gobbling up RAM. Its clean design and easy syncing across devices make it a favorite for many. But speed isn

sports

Rains put brakes on high school track finals in Tennessee

May 22, 2026

Heavy rain turned the last day of Tennessee’s high school track finals into a soggy wait. The Class AAA championships at Tom Black Track in Knoxville got called off multiple times. The boys’ pole vault managed just three attempts before lightning forced a pause. Meanwhile, the girls’ pole vault hadn

sports

Rain Threat Looms Over NASCAR's Biggest Endurance Race

May 22, 2026

This weekend’s Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte faces a serious weather challenge. Heavy storms are expected to roll in from Friday through Sunday, with the worst conditions likely hitting Saturday. The Charlotte Motor Speedway could see near-constant rain, turning practice sessions and qualifying into ga