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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

science

Simplified Jaw Models: When Less Detail Still Helps

May 21, 2026

A new study looked at how cutting corners in jaw‑bone models affects the predicted stresses on artificial joints. Researchers started with a full, detailed model built from each patient’s CT scan, assigning different stiffness values to cortical bone, spongy bone and teeth. Then they created two lig

sports

Weather Pushes Sun Belt Baseball Match to Thursday Morning

May 21, 2026

South Alabama and Troy were set to clash in the Sun Belt tournament on Wednesday night, but rain in Montgomery forced a change of plans. The two teams now start the competition at 9 a. m. Thursday in front of a different crowd, as the original game was delayed by more than two hours and then halted

crime

Dead Man Found Near Lake, Cause Still Unclear

May 20, 2026

A 73‑year‑old resident of Kew Gardens Hills was discovered near a lake in Queens Park on Monday evening, just before 5 p. m. The body showed gunshot injuries to the neck and back, but no firearm was found at the scene. Police are still deciding whether this incident is a crime or something else. An

crime

A look at the recent mosque attack in San Diego

May 20, 2026

Two young men in San Diego recently attacked a mosque, killing three people before turning their guns on themselves. Their shared online hate for religion likely fueled the attack, though investigators haven’t pinned down a single motive yet. The suspects met online first, then met in person, raisin

weather

Stormy Tuesday ahead for southeast Michigan

May 20, 2026

Weather experts say metro Detroit should brace for a wild Tuesday. Early morning rain swept through Wayne County, and now stronger storms are brewing for the afternoon. Doppler radar picked up intense thunderstorms moving from Dixboro toward Ypsilacor around 9 AM, bringing heavy rain to Detroit by 9

crime

What drove two young men from San Diego to target a mosque?

May 20, 2026

Two young men, aged 17 and 18, allegedly attacked San Diego’s largest mosque on a weekday afternoon, killing three people before taking their own lives inside a nearby car. The 17-year-old, identified as Cain Clark, had been homeschooled for years, though he briefly attended public schools earlier i

weather

Unexpected Turn at Lansing Airport

May 19, 2026

A sudden storm rattled Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport on Monday, causing three small aircraft to tumble in surprising ways. Two of the planes were already parked when gusty winds tipped them onto their sides, while a third flipped upside down during a routine tow. The National Weathe

business

Big TV Deals Hit Best Buy Before Memorial Day

May 19, 2026

Best Buy is rolling out hefty price cuts on popular TV brands just in time for the long weekend. The offers target big‑screen models from Samsung, Insignia and LG, drawing shoppers who want a fresh viewing experience without breaking the bank. Samsung’s 65‑inch UHD smart set is trimmed by abou

entertainment

Small films fight to be seen in a world of blockbusters

May 19, 2026

Theaters today love big summer movies—think giant explosions, familiar heroes, and endless sequels. These films fill screens and wallets, crowding out smaller stories that need space to breathe. A fresh crime comedy from Neon, built around a shoplifting crew led by Keke Palmer, now tests whether suc