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Police Leader Steps Down Amid Data Probe

May 22, 2026

Andre Wright, a long‑time officer who rose to the top of the city police force, has retired after more than thirty years of service. His departure comes as the department faces scrutiny over possible manipulation of crime statistics. Wright’s career began in 1994, and he climbed the ranks steadily

entertainment

Remembering a journalist who made sports stories unforgettable

May 22, 2026

Howard Fendrich spent over three decades turning sports events into vivid stories. His work wasn't just about scores or stats—it was about the moments in between. From tennis courts to Olympic arenas to ski slopes, he found the human side of competition. Tennis legends like Roger Federer saw him as

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

TSA Workers Fight for Pay and Power as Airports Consider Private Screening

May 21, 2026

The House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing to discuss how the Transportation Security Administration can keep up with modern technology and secure funding. The discussion came after TSA officers faced three unpaid periods since October 1, leaving them without wages for nearly 40 % of th

technology

Big‑Dollar Security Startup Protects Open‑Source Code

May 21, 2026

Socket, a young cybersecurity firm, has just secured a new funding round that puts its worth at one billion dollars. The latest investment of sixty million dollars was led by Thrive Capital, with Andreessen Horowitz and Abstract Ventures staying on board, while Capital One Ventures joined as a fresh

opinion

Maine’s Green Future: What Voters Should Care About

May 21, 2026

The state of Maine has done a lot to clean up its rivers and keep the air clear. People who moved here before the Clean Water Act of Ed Muskie saw the Androscoggin River go from dirty to clear. Now, a new report says that forests, farms, grasslands and wetlands in Maine absorb most of the carbon peo

politics

Iran‑US Talks Take a New Turn Amid Trump’s “Short Wait”

May 21, 2026

Iran is re‑examining the United States’ latest stance on ending the current conflict after President Donald Trump said he might wait only a few days for Tehran to give clear answers. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, confirmed that Washington’s views have been received and are

politics

Trump Moves to Regulate AI with New Executive Order

May 21, 2026

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity early this week, according to sources close to the administration. The directive would set up a voluntary system that requires AI developers to share their models with federal officials 90 d

technology

Google Adds AI‑Image Check to Everyday Search

May 20, 2026

Google has rolled out a new feature that lets people see if an image was made or altered by artificial intelligence. The change comes as part of the company’s broader effort to make synthetic media easier to spot online. The core tool behind this update is called SynthID, a watermark system that hi

celebrities

Living With ALS: A Timeline of Famous Voices

May 20, 2026

ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a relentless nerve condition that steals muscle control over time. The story of public figures who have faced it begins with the legendary baseball player Lou Gehrig in 1939 and stretches to recent actors, musicians, and athletes who have spoken out. \ Each name b