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Ticks on the Rise: Why You Should Check Your Body After a Hike

May 17, 2026

The number of people rushing to emergency rooms because of tick bites has climbed higher than it’s been in any year since 2017. The spike is most noticeable in the Northeast and Midwest, where warmer weather has let ticks thrive. Around 476, 000 Americans receive treatment for Lyme disease each year

politics

Global Tensions and US Strategy: A Fresh Look

May 17, 2026

Robert Gates, the former Defense Secretary, speaks on a TV show about how America faces new challenges from China and Russia. He says the world is in a risky period because those two countries have built up nuclear weapons and are catching up to US technology. Gates explains that China has almost tw

politics

Long Island Rail Road Strike: Trains Stop, Commuters Stagger

May 17, 2026

The first morning of a new LIRR strike saw the entire network grind to a halt. Workers from several unions walked off the job early Saturday, shutting down all stations across Long Island for the first time since 1994. The move left more than 200, 000 daily riders without their usual train rides and

environment

Whale’s Final Journey: From German Stranded to Danish Waters

May 17, 2026

"The 12‑meter humpback that had been nicknamed “Timmy” in German media finally met its end, with Danish divers confirming the identity of the carcass off Anholt island. The whale had been stranded on a sandbank near Wismar Bay in March, and after several failed attempts to free it, private rescuers

politics

Taiwan’s Future: A Call for Self‑Determination

May 17, 2026

President Lai Ching‑te recently told a celebration in Taipei that the phrase “Taiwan independence” simply means the island is not part of China and that its people alone should decide what happens next. He repeated a stance his party has held since 1999: Taiwan is already a sovereign state called

entertainment

Books that capture the same grit as The Wire

May 17, 2026

Crime fiction doesn’t get much sharper than the work of the writers behind The Wire. These authors turned their firsthand experience into gripping stories long before they shaped the show’s legendary writer’s room. Dennis Lehane’s Mystic River, for instance, drops readers into a childhood friendship

entertainment

British crime dramas that hook you without the usual chaos

May 17, 2026

British crime shows often rely on loud chases and sudden gunshots to keep viewers on edge. Not these ones. They prove a good story can stand strong without flashing sirens or explosions. Instead of quick cuts and fake drama, they build tension through real conversations and slow-burning choices. The

education

A Day Where Goals Matter More Than Limits

May 17, 2026

On a Thursday morning in Staten Island, a school gym buzzed with over a hundred people, all there for the same reason—finding ways to help kids with disabilities reach their full potential. The event wasn’t just another school gathering. It was a space where parents, teachers, and students explored

sports

High School Sports Results: May 16 Wrap-Up

May 17, 2026

On May 16, high schools across Section III played hard in multiple sports. The boys tennis teams clashed in crossover matches, with Christian Brothers Academy crushing Whitesboro 5-0 and Jamesville-DeWitt dominating Manlius Pebble Hill 5-0. Softball saw some big scores. Lyme shut out General Brown

politics

Trump’s China Trip Ends with a Question on Taiwan Arms

May 16, 2026

After wrapping up his final meetings in Beijing, President Trump left China with a mix of progress and uncertainty. He had talks with Xi Jinping on trade, technology, the Iran conflict and, most critically, Taiwan. While both leaders said they had made strides in easing tensions, the island issue st