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The Future of Driving: One Man Against the Machines

May 22, 2026

A new comic series is turning the idea of car culture on its head. Instead of electric cars driving themselves, it shows a world where driving is banned completely. In this future, America is split in two. The rich live in high-tech cities controlled by an AI system called the GRID. The poor scrape

art

Festival Lights and Art: A Weekend of Makers in Northampton

May 21, 2026

The summer’s first big arts event arrives in Northampton this Memorial Day weekend, bringing more than 200 creators together under one roof. Visitors can wander through booths that showcase furniture, jewelry, glass art, garden sculptures, ceramics, fashion pieces, and paintings. The three‑day show

business

New Start in Arizona, Old Loss in Massachusetts

May 21, 2026

The former owners of a once‑popular running shop have begun a fresh chapter in Arizona, offering retirement and financial advice under the name Ascension Impact. They moved away from Springfield after their previous business, 4Run3, shut down abruptly in May. While they promoted the new venture on s

politics

Vaccine Panel Charter Pulled Back Over Timing Slip

May 19, 2026

The U. S. health department has taken back a new charter for an important vaccine advisory group, saying the change was made too late under federal rules. The panel, which gives advice to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about how vaccines are used across the country, had just received

sports

Game 7 Showdown: Pistons vs. Cavaliers – What to Watch

May 18, 2026

The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers are locked in a Game 7 that could decide who moves on to the next round. Detroit has already won one series this year, beating Orlando in the first round, and now holds home‑court advantage. Cleveland won a Game 7 at home earlier but must travel, where the

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Cavs Fans Fly to Detroit for Game 7 Boost

May 18, 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Detroit Pistons in a decisive Game 7 that will be played at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday. Before the matchup, owner Dan Gilbert arranged for several buses full of season‑ticket holders to travel to Detroit. The trips included free shirts, food and transportation, s

sports

Softball teams mix it up: Public vs. Private games are thriving in NJ

May 18, 2026

New Jersey’s softball scene is doing something rare: mixing public and private schools in real competition. At recent tournaments, public schools like Steinert, Columbia, and Marlboro have beaten top private teams including Mount St. Dominic and Immaculate Heart. In one event, five out of six public

sports

When Coaches and Their Families Cross the Line

May 17, 2026

Fran McCaffery spent 15 years coaching Iowa basketball, turning the team into a regular NCAA Tournament contender and earning a solid 297-207 record. But his time in Iowa City ended badly, partly because of friction with local media personalities. The most well-known was Gary Dolphin, the long-time

sports

Cleveland’s Comeback: A Tough Fight on the Road

May 15, 2026

The Cavaliers faced a tough road test in Detroit, winning 117‑113 in overtime and taking a 3‑2 edge in the series. A bright red mark on Evan Mobley’s left face showed how hard the game was, but it didn’t stop him from scoring crucial points. Cleveland had a perfect home record this postseason but

entertainment

Notable Birthdays to Celebrate on May 10, 2026

May 11, 2026

May 10, 2026 brings a mix of familiar faces from entertainment and history. Music icon Bono hits 66, and it's worth noting his full name includes David as a middle name. Over in fashion, supermodel Linda Evangelista turns 61; her personal life includes a son named Augustin. Meanwhile, comedy fans ca