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Utah AI Hub Faces Big Debate Over Environment

May 6, 2026

Kevin O’Leary says he is the only data‑center builder who studied environmental science. He argues that criticism of his Utah AI project is too harsh, even though people worry about gas use, water needs and local wildlife. The project will cover 40, 000 acres in Box Elder County and could use up

health

New Wound Care Breakthroughs Set to Transform Patient Lives

May 6, 2026

Smith+Neb‑row, a leader in medical technology, is gearing up to unveil two innovative wound care products at the upcoming European Wound Management Association conference in Bremen. The event, scheduled for May 6‑8, will showcase the company’s latest efforts to tackle chronic wounds—a condition af

health

Rising Outbreaks, Rising Risks: How COVID‑19 Heightened Violence Against Women and Girls

May 6, 2026

Recent global health crises, driven by climate change, rapid city growth, and shifting landscapes, have forced governments to take emergency actions that can unintentionally raise the danger of violence toward women and girls. A comprehensive review examined how any outbreak, especially COVID‑19, ha

politics

Police Leave 13 Officers Over Crime Data Questions

May 6, 2026

The Washington Police Department has put thirteen officers on administrative leave after an internal probe into how crime figures are recorded. The move followed a federal referral earlier in the year and comes amid congressional scrutiny of the department’s data practices. Interim chief Jeffery Ca

politics

Indigenous Voices Rise: A Call for Safety and Justice

May 6, 2026

Across the United States, Indigenous communities are uniting this week to honor those who have vanished or been murdered and to demand stronger protections. From state capitals to bustling city streets, people gather for marches, candlelit vigils, and talking circles—all part of a national observanc

sports

A Big Night of Boxing in Cleveland

May 6, 2026

Top Rank’s July 4 card is set to light up Cleveland, Ohio, as the promotion partners with TNT Sports and DAZN for a live broadcast. The event features several young champions defending their titles in front of a hometown crowd. The headline bout pits undefeated lightweight champion Abdullah Mason

sports

Boston’s Manager Meltdown: Why Trouble Feels Like a Tradition

May 6, 2026

In Boston, when the Red Sox stumble, the city almost always looks for a culprit. After Alex Cora’s dismissal, fans and insiders alike rushed to name someone responsible, turning the event into a story rather than a simple coaching change. Buster Olney recently spoke with Terry Francona, a veteran

environment

Rethinking Growth: Why We Need Green Economics

May 6, 2026

Green economists argue that the current focus on GDP is too narrow. They say we should look at how money affects nature and people’s well‑being instead of just counting production. This shift means measuring progress by the health of ecosystems and community happiness, not only by how much mon

politics

City Council Sets Up Unarmed Crisis Team to Help Those in Need

May 6, 2026

The Ypsilanti City Council has moved forward with a new plan to create a team that will handle emergencies involving mental health, substance use, and homelessness without the use of firearms. The decision follows criticism over how the city managed a recent incident where police surrounded a man in

opinion

Reviving Akron’s Downtown: A Fresh Look at New Plans

May 6, 2026

Downtown Akron Partnership, founded over three decades ago, has kept its promise to build a lively city center. In 2018 it released a Vision + Redevelopment Plan that set clear goals for the next few years. The plan was built from community interviews, public meetings and online surveys, giving resi