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Here’s how to spend a day on Lexington’s Main Street

Lexington’s Main Street stands on its own. With new additions constantly coming to a quickly growing corridor, it’s having a moment. The downtown is always bustling as it is, and as more businesses pour into the area, it’s certain to see even more...

Redistricting wars in uncharted waters

The redistricting wars are raging. What happens next? History provides little guidance, because never before has there been a cross-country campaign to redraw congressional districts at mid-decade and on the fly. But the repercussions, both immediate...

Mamdani Brags He Eliminated NYC's $12 Billion Budget Deficit, But Then a New York Outlet Dug…

On Tuesday morning, New York City's ultra-progressive mayor, Zohran Mamdani, took to X to take quite a boastful victory lap. "When we came into office, we uncovered a $12 billion budget deficit," Mamdani posted to X. "Today, I’m proud to say we brought...

Kouri Richins’ sons worry she would hurt them if she was ever freed from prison

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The young sons of Utah children’s author Kouri Richins said ahead of her sentencing hearing Wednesday that they would feel unsafe if she was ever released from prison after she was found guilty in March of killing their father....

Bottoms Up: Patel Challenges Van Hollen To SideBy-Side Sobriety Test After Bitter Margarita Brawl

If you had “FBI Director offers to take an alcohol screening test on the Senate floor” on your 2026 chaos bingo card, congratulations-you’re a winner. Tuesday’s hearing devolved into a high-stakes happy hour debate when FBI Director Kash Patel and...

Trump’s EPA wants to roll back rules for a toxic gas. What it means for Florida

Top federal environment officials are proposing to weaken rules for companies that emit ethylene oxide, a toxic gas that polluted a residential area of Tampa Bay in recent years. Starting about a decade ago, a sterilizer plant in Temple Terrace relied...

Inflation Has Pushed this Dividend Aristocrat to 52-Week Lows. Why It’s Still Not Quite Time to…

U.S. markets have defied pessimism over the conflict in the Middle East and inflationary pressure arising from higher energy prices, and are trading near their all-time highs. However, the tide hasn’t lifted all boats, and McDonald’s Corp (MCD) is...

Trump forcing each taxpayer to put '$100' in his pocket - despite a judge's orders

President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is discussing settling his $10 billion lawsuit, potentially costing each taxpayer roughly $100 - and doing so despite a judge’s attempt to protect the public interest. “The Justice Department is holding...

Residents blast data center at heated town hall

A town hall meant to explain Coachella’s plan for a municipal utility and the approval process for a proposed data center instead became a heated two-hour public debate over whether the city should even let the project move forward. At least 100...

Art Institute considers buying 113-year-old KC manor

In the heart of Kansas City, a 113-year-old historic manor — the $1.3 million family home of two brothers who have long looked to raze to the ground their brick house with its Corinthian white pillars, ornamental plaster ceilings and sweeping staircase...

Texas public schools face largest enrollment drop in decades

Enrollment at public schools in Texas declined by more than 76,000 students at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year, the largest non-COVID-19 related drop in more than 40 years, according to new data from education advocacy group Texas 2036. Fort...

Charlotte council rescinds I-77 toll project support

In a surprise turn, the Charlotte City Council late Monday voted to cancel its support of the funding agreement for the Interstate 77 South toll lane project. With a 6-5 vote, the council will inform the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning...

La Corte IDH escucha relatos y testimonios de horror sobre la cárcel venezolana El Helicoide

Durante más de 40 días, dijeron los exfuncionarios policiales venezolanos, dos de sus compañeros simplemente desaparecieron dentro de El Helicoide. Ningún abogado podía encontrarlos. Ningún familiar sabía dónde estaban. Los guardias se negaban a...

Vacant downtown Fresno bank building up for sale at $2.6M

one of downtown Fresno’s more recognizable buildings is for sale. Located near the heart of downtown Fresno, the old BMO Bank building at the corner of Van Ness Avenue and Fresno Street is listed at an asking price of $2.6 million. BMO (Bank of...

It’s tradition!

Tradition continued Tuesday night at Garces Memorial High School, where the Catholic school’s Class of 2026 was the first of the local high schools to hold its commencement ceremony this season, as it has for many years. Soon-to-be graduates gathered...

Marty Makary departs FDA after clashes with Trump over fruit-flavored vapes

Marty Makary resigned from his position as commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday, concluding a 13-month tenure at the regulatory agency that frequently drew the ire of the White House, Congress, industry and the public,...

Nash police chief: Two killed in domestic dispute at local plant

NASH, Texas — Two people are dead after a domestic dispute Tuesday in the parking lot of Texarkana Aluminum on Alumax Drive. Nash Police Chief Kelly Dial said three individuals were found in the parking lot of the plant at 6:37 a.m. after reports of...

PLAN B

For the past 11 years, Sweet Helicopters, a FortWayne based company, has operated as the official high-end Indianapolis 500 charter service, offering the most luxurious way to travel to and from the track high above the traffic fray. On race day,...

Schmidt wants gas price answers

When a trucker asked Topeka’s congressman about rising gas prices, U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt admitted he was giving “not a very satisfying answer.” Schmidt, R-Kansas, held a telephone town hall on April 29. A caller, who identified himself as a truck...

In California governor race, single-payer is a litmus test. There’s still no way to pay for it

When Gavin Newsom ran for California governor in 2018, his support for a state-run single-payer healthcare system was considered a risky move and earned him hefty labor endorsements. Today, leading Democrats in the wide-open race to succeed Newsom...

California early release law: Compassion or public risk?

California’s “compassionate early release” program is facing renewed scrutiny after a convicted violent offender was arrested on weapons charges last week in San Joaquin County. Steven Rodriguez, 57, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2017 for the...

SURGING FUEL COSTS LIFT PRICES IN APRIL

Americans already struggling with affordability saw prices rise again in April as surging oil costs stemming from the Iran war kept driving up prices at the gas pump and affected supply chains for other goods. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer...

Department of Public Safety honors fallen officers at memorial

On a crisp May morning in Pearl, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety paused to honor those who gave their lives protecting their communities. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety held its annual fallen officer memorial ceremony Tuesday,...

City eyes mixed-use project near downtown

The city of Fayetteville is seeking partners to help develop a 9.3-acre site just south of downtown into a mixed-use project featuring residential, retail and commercial development and open space. The city has issued a Request for Qualification...

Trinket trading post

WORCESTER – There are dozens of “little free libraries” across Worcester and beyond, often offering those walking by a book and even a place to sit and enjoy a few pages. On Charlotte Street, just a few feet from Park Avenue, a new kind of library has...

Berry College graduates 545

Hundreds of Berry College students, adorned in caps and gowns, filled Valhalla Stadium to celebrate the end of a chapter and the start of their lives as college graduates. A total of 545 students graduated from Berry College during the 2026 spring...

Student completes bachelor’s degree while in high school

GRAVETTE — Logan Wolf will walk across the stage Saturday to receive his high school diploma, but it will not be the first diploma he has earned this spring. The Gravette High School senior has spent the past four years as a varsity athlete on his...

New woman-owned garage shucks auto industry’s ‘boys club’

Nikki Puckett Bosov still remembers the pair of brakes she bought when she was 20. The pricey repair, which a mechanic pitched as a musthave replacement for her brand-new sedan, still rings in her mind 20 years later because it’s one she now sees...

PG graduates have eyes set on many occupations

PRAIRIE GROVE — The Prairie Grove Class of 2026 is the future of healthcare, business, agriculture, communications, public service, technology, education and skilled trades. High school counselor Mandy Hunt named off some of the careers that the...

Becerra surges in polls, draws cheers at hometown event

Six weeks ago, Democrat Xavier Becerra’s campaign for governor was running on fumes, struggling to raise money or stand out in a crowded field. All of that felt like a distant memory on Monday night, when Becerra, now the leading Democrat ahead of the...

Shooting leaves 2 dead

Police said a man armed with multiple weapons shot and killed the mother of his children and her current partner inside a busy south Las Vegas grocery store Tuesday before several witnesses tackled and subdued him. The suspect in the shooting, which...

Tribe’s Two Trees Inn is back in business

Mashantucket — The 280-room Two Trees Inn, one of the original lodging areas at Foxwoods Resort Casino that closed in 2020 during the COVID slowdown, had its grand reopening Tuesday. About 100 officials and invited guests attended a ribbon-cutting for...

‘They are ready to have fun’

Kids at Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School have been a little more excited to get to school this spring thanks to the school's latest upgrade. Donors and school officials gathered in the courtyard of the elementary school Tuesday to witness the...

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Columbus residents can no longer legally put out snacks for deer, but accidentally feeding the deer with your garden doesn’t count. Following vehement calls for deer population control from Clintonville residents, a majority of whom said in a survey...

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First water trail opens in area

Northwest Arkansas trails always have been on solid ground, but a new trail consists entirely of water, where people swap hiking boots for water shoes and walking sticks for paddles. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the city of Siloam Springs,...

Scholarship awarded to South Adams student

Madi graduated from South Adams School in 2018, playing both volleyball and basketball. Madi loved volleyball and continued playing in college at Purdue Fort Wayne, and graduated in 2024, with two majors and two minors. Madi was very athletic, and Madi...

Hantavirus on cruise ship renews concern

One viral outbreak on a cruise ship was already commanding worldwide attention last week when health officials reported another on a separate vessel. Oceanwide Expeditions’ MV Hondius was grappling with hantavirus cases that resulted in three deaths...

Green-letter day at state tourney

GELEPHANT BUTTE reen was gold Tuesday, especially for the last team in the Class 1A/3A boys state golf championships. But so was red if you were Payton Woolf. And bronze is quickly becoming a metal Holden Hirsch would like to change for the...

Trump needs positive China summit outcome

BEIJING – A year ago, President Donald Trump predicted that towering trade tariffs would bring America’s main economic rival to heel. He heads to China this week with that ambition blunted by court rulings, narrowing his goals to a few deals on beans,...

UT proposes increase to tuition, other fees

Attending the University of Tennessee at Knoxville could be more expensive next fall after Chancellor Donde Plowman’s Advisory Board on May 12 approved an increase to tuition and fees. The $968 increase for out-of-state tuition and the increase in...

War pushes inflation to highest rate in 3 years

The war in Iran is driving a sharp increase in inflation, as surging gasoline prices ripple through the American economy, dealing a blow to a White House that has staked its economic credibility on bringing costs down. The Labor Department’s Consumer...

NO WAYMO

City Council members and a coalition of religious leaders, labor unions, and rideshare drivers on Tuesday demanded the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation put the brakes on Waymo in Philadelphia. Serious questions remain about the safety of...

As treatment center unravels, chaos grows

Robert was at work when the call came. ● It was his wife, and she h was frantic. She said she’d just hung up with their daughter’s therapist at Asheville Academy, the residential treatment center where they’d sent their 14-year-old to live four months...

Cheese Louise pays MIT living wage

PORTSMOUTH — The minds behind Cheese Louise are urging fellow Seacoast restaurant owners to pay their workers a living wage at a rate recommended by Massachusetts Institute of Technology. All part- and full-time employees at Cheese Louise’s downtown...

ICE ARRESTS IN DELAWARE SURGED IN 2025

After settling a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the nonprofit Deportation Data Project has released the most up-to-date information on ICE arrests since President Donald Trump took office. Despite...

The Drive to Survive

This is one of the busiest weeks on the Variety ➔ calendar as the TV upfronts and the start of the Cannes Film Festival collide. We’ve got reporters running around midtown Manhattan and up and down the Croisette chasing news, trends, stars and stars...

Do we still honor César Chávez?

El Paso County has approved changing a mural honoring César Chávez, as two area school districts have begun the sometimes emotionally charged process of dropping the late labor leader’s name from schools. ● For decades, Chávez had been hailed as a...

UA campus sees $575M in construction

The University of Alabama has about 65 construction projects underway, totaling about $575 million, said Jennifer Sumners, campus development communication manager. The most immediately noticeable temporary change for most is right at the heart of...

‘We’re going to have balance’

Roughly one year ago the City of Savannah instituted a pilot limiting the hours and areas of downtown Savannah walking tours could operate. This was the latest step in an ongoing discussion in Savannah about how the city can best balance tourism with...

Living historians portray Civil War generals

Living historians Curt Fields and Thomas Jessee portrayed General Ulysses S. Grant and General Robert E. Lee, respectively, during “Appomattox: The Last 48 Hours” on May 7. About 300 people attended the event, according to organizers. It was held at...

SURGING FUEL COSTS LIFT PRICES IN APRIL

Americans already struggling with affordability saw prices rise again in April as surging oil costs stemming from the Iran war kept driving up prices at the gas pump and affected supply chains for other goods. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer...

Badges of honor

It was a bright sunny day at Valley Oak Community Church where the Central California Blood Center was all set up for the second annual Battle of the Badges blood drive, with their Bloodmobile, the Porterville Kiwanis Club and Valley Oak as their lead...

FL lawmakers reconvene to finalize state budget

Florida lawmakers began another attempt to settle on a state budget — a task forcing them for the second straight year to go into a taxpayer-costly overtime session. The Legislature convened May 12 for what is expected to be four days of negotiations...

‘WE ARE HERE FOR YOU’

As a gospel choir sang at the front of the Summer Grove Baptist Church sanctuary, mourners ushered down a pathway of open caskets for the viewing of the Eternal Eight. The eight children tragically murdered on April 19 were celebrated during a...

‘He’s pastoral, but he’s courageous’

At 78 years old, St. Thérèse Little Flower Catholic Church parishioner Catherine Odell said she appreciates that Pope Leo XIV is appealing to younger people, joking that his papacy is the first time the pope has been younger than her. But that’s not...

Local waterfront business adapts amid forced move

A longtime Sarasota business says it has found a way to survive after being forced from its waterfront home by a planned county park project. The owners of Siesta Key Watersports have worked out a plan to keep most of their business going, once it...

CAN ILLINOIS REIN IN AI?

With Congress yet to act on reining in artificial intelligence, that obligation has fallen into the laps of individual states. And as the 2026 spring session of the General Assembly in Springfield nears an end date of May 31, Illinois lawmakers are...

‘Courting Harry’

History Theatre will start its run of “Courting Harry” on Thursday. The play is a smart, funny and intriguing look at a 70-year-long friendship between Justice Harry Blackmun and Chief Justice Warren Burger that began in the streets of St. Paul and...

DeWine: Suspending gas tax would be ‘disservice’

As gas prices continue to surge across the country, a fall out from the ongoing Iran war, President Donald Trump said Monday, May 11, he will move to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help ease the burden for Americans. The president cannot...

Washoe mails 2026 primary sample ballots

Sample ballots are in the mail this week for Washoe County’s 2026 primary election as early voting approaches. “We have got our sample ballots on time, and our ballots will be going out on time,” Washoe County Registrar of Voters Andrew McDonald said...

Bentonville makes choice for Ward 1 seat

BENTONVILLE — The City Council decided to appoint a person on an interim basis to replace one of its members who stepped down from her position last month. The council voted 5-1 Tuesday to appoint Dan Grover to its Ward 1, Position 2 seat up until a...

JPs get first glimpse at mobile command vehicle

From aiding in the documentation of damage from natural disasters to providing law enforcement with an enhanced perspective at critical incidents, the mobile command vehicle the Garland County Department of Emergency Management debuted Monday has...

A QUESTION OF SCALE

Plans for a water line to run to Raccoon Mountain homes are in the works once again after over a decade of back-and-forth, though some Chattanooga City Council members say they take issue with the timing of the proposal. Council member Chip Henderson...

Committee approves $20M for projects

The Pulaski County agenda committee narrowly sent a $20 million appropriation of Road and Bridge funds for county projects to the full Quorum Court on Tuesday. The vote was not unanimous, as nine voted in favor, while four opposed, one voted as being...

Historic transition

The two regal-looking brick buildings, one in Wyoming and one in Wickford, were among the first quarters built for the Rhode Island State Police. The arrival of both barracks in the early 1930s allowed state troopers to move out of the private homes...

SWEEPIN’ DOWN THE PLAIN

Carlson: Thunder didn’t cruise vs. Lakers in Game 4, but OKC didn’t wilt either. Martinez: SGA, Thunder fend off LeBron, Lakers to complete series sweep.

PopUp Bagels chain to open first VT location

A New England chain known for its “grip, rip and dip” style for eating bagels is showing signs — literally — of opening its first Vermont shop. PopUp Bagels, founded during the COVID-19 pandemic by Adam Goldberg in Westport, Connecticut, will move...

Teacher Tribute turns 42

Continuing a decades-old Santa Clarita Valley tradition, the SCV Education Foundation welcomed educators and aspiring teachers Friday evening to celebrate local education under one roof during the 42nd annual Teacher Tribute. Representatives of all...

Girls flag football teams seeking state tourney

The sounds of fall could be heard echoing throughout the University of Akron football stadium May 11. The cheers, the passion and the game were all on display as the Cleveland Browns presented the 2026 Browns Girls High School Flag Football...

In pivot, Trump now more conciliatory with China

Since President Donald Trump last visited Beijing more than eight years ago, U.S.- China merchandise trade has fallen by more than one-third. The partial commercial deal he signed with Chinese leaders failed to live up to advance billing. And the...

He helped police after a tragedy. Then ICE arrived

In October, Erasmo Zavala Almanza traversed the streets of Reading during a silent march for victims of domestic violence, court records say, walking to represent his 20- year- old daughter, Selena. Eight months earlier she had been shot to death by...

WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Eileen Wang, who resigned as mayor of Arcadia after admitting to acting as a Chinese agent, was honored as a Woman of the Year by Democrat California Rep. Judy Chu (inset right) — three years after Wang had begun working for the communists. The...

Que paguen los más ricos

El alcalde Zohran Mamdani presenta un presupuesto final con nuevos gravámenes para los más adinerados, evitando recortes masivos de servicios públicos y protegiendo las reservas de emergencia de la ciudad • El mandatario municipal también desistió de...

Redistricting wars in uncharted waters

The redistricting wars are raging. What happens next? ● History provides little guidance, because never before has there been a cross-country campaign to redraw congressional districts at mid-decade and on the fly. But the repercussions, both immediate...

Grassley renews request for FTC probe of wedding site The Knot

An email from an Iowa vendor to wedding planning website The Knot is both succinct and expressive. “I don’t want a phone call. I don’t want to talk through it. I’m drowning in bills from your company for leads that were promised but never received....

YOU GOTTA FEE KIDDING!

Rather than cutting spending, Mayor Mamdani’s budget nickel-and-dimes New Yorkers with a myriad of proposed fee increases and accounting tricks.

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Comandará Fort Bliss tropas fronterizas

FEl Ejército de Estados Unidos encomendará esta primavera a la Primera División Armada, con sede en Fort Bliss, El Paso, el mando de la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta–frontera Sur, en relevo de la 101.ª División Aerotransportada, que hasta ahora ha dirigido...

Bones found in cemetery suspected to be animal remains

El Dorado police were notified of the discovery of bones in Morningstar Cemetery on Friday evening. The cemetery groundskeeper told local law enforcement he was mowing the cemetery at approximately 6:40 p.m. when he discovered unidentified bones near...

Sneak peek at good eats

The smoke is already filling the beautiful Memphis sky, an unmistakable signal that the 2026 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is about to begin. Ahead of the big event, friends, family and members of the media were invited to...

Missed opportunity?

Did the University of New Mexico let a golden opportunity fly by when choosing the five finalists who will compete to run the state’s flagship university? Albuquerque’s business community seems to think so. Some business leaders said they were...

Benton opens new fire training facility years in the making

The City of Benton opened its new fire training facility Monday, May 11, with a ribboncutting ceremony marking the completion of a project years in the making. Located at 1201 S. Market St. in Benton across from the city’s Animal Services building, the...

Church, civic leaders unite on National Day of Prayer

Participating in a 74-year tradition, pastors in Pea Ridge called for a community prayer meeting on the National Day of Prayer, which was proclaimed law in 1952. The day is slated for the first Thursday in May. David Austin, pastor of The Ridge...

Levitt AMP concerts to return to city on June 12

WOONSOCKET – Get ready, the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series will be starting up on June 12 with another run of 10 Friday evening free concerts at River Island Park near Market Square. The headliner acts of the popular concert series, now starting...

Mundial a la vista: hay emoción, pero también preocupaciones

Mientras que miembros del Comité Organizador de la Copa del Mundo de Futbol 2026 en Los Ángeles celebraron con bombos y platillos que falta menos de un mes para el partido inaugural entre Estados Unidos y Paraguay el 12 de junio en el SoFi Stadium, el...

호크먼 검사장,양용 사건 초 단위 정밀 분석

네이선 호크먼 LA카운티 검사장이양용사건에대해“당시 사건 정황을 초 단위로 세밀하게분석해 (총격을 가한 안드레스로페즈 경관의) 기소 여부를 결정하겠다”고말했다. 호크먼 검사장은 12일 한인회관에서열린타운홀미팅에서이같이밝혔다. LAPD 경관에 대한 기소 권한을 가진 LA카운티 검찰 수장이양용사건<본지 2024년 5월3일자 A-1면>에대해언급한것은처음이다. 호크먼 검사장은 이날 타운홀미팅에서 양용 사건에 관해 “지난2일은 LAPD...

Red Oak approves 830 acres to be rezoned for latest data center build

RED OAK — The tension between preserving a slower, quieter way of life and embracing a high-tech future with promises of economic prosperity was on full display Monday night in a City Council meeting about 20 miles south of Dallas. For now, the latter...

DeWine: Suspending gas tax would be `disservice'

As gas prices continue to surge across the country, a fall out from the ongoing Iran war, President Donald Trump said Monday, May 11, he will move to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help ease the burden for Americans. The president cannot...

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L.A. streetlights shed their golden glow

Light and Los Angeles are intrinsically linked. It’s a light that elicits emotion and demands reaction. Filmmaker David Lynch said L.A.’s “muted golden sunshine” was the reason filmmakers flocked here. In the New Yorker, writer Lawrence Weschler...

City spent millions to train lead removal workers

Damon Green stood over his rectangular block of wood, chisel and hammer in hand, and started carving. The 26-year-old Green was sharpening his skills with six other students inside the workshop of Revitalize Milwaukee, a local nonprofit. Program...

Yuba-sutter peach farmers to get more than half of $10.5 million in state and federal aid to remove trees following cannery closure

Ranjit Davit looked over a portion of the acreage where he’s farmed peach trees for 25 years. The roots were now ripped out. There was nothing left of the 4- to 15-year-old saplings but giant piles of wood. “My dad was a Del Monte customer since the...

Changes coming to Bishop downtown parking landscape

About a dozen Bishop residents got to learn about the city’s upcoming plans regarding parking in the downtown area during a public workshop held at the City Council Chambers on April 29. Two representatives from the Wood Rodgers engineering, planning...

Fun activities happening at Senior Junction

In the 1950s, a WKBI radio program called 'StrikeIn/Strike Out' started and ended by MC Alan Streich. Senior Junction members were in awe recently as they gathered to enjoy the musical artistry of Mike Streich, Alan's cousin and husband of Diana,...

Epstein survivors speak

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse described betrayal after betrayal by the federal government during a congressional hearing in downtown West Palm Beach on May 12. Invited there by Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee, the...

Owl pellets offer inside look at food chain for Kane middle schoolers

KANE, Pa. — Science took a hands-on turn this week at Kane Area Middle School as eighth-grade students in Jodell Barner's and Hannah Morgan's classes traded textbooks for tweezers to dissect owl pellets. The investigation allowed students to step into...

Trump claims ‘control’ over Iran

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Kuwait accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Middle East nation. The accusation brought Tuesday came just before U.S. President Donald Trump...

Hegseth says the U.S. has fiscal plan in Iran

The Pentagon revised the cost of the war in Iran upward on May 12. “We think it’s closer to $29 billion,” Jules Hurst III, the Pentagon’s acting comptroller, told a House Appropriations subcommittee. A week before, the Trump administration estimated...

Rising gas prices force local families to make tough choices

High gas prices are putting pressure on families across the region, with many residents now paying around $5.00 a gallon, something more common in places like California than here at home. The rising cost is forcing people to rethink daily routines,...

Gas Prices Rise 11.3 Cents in Texas, Now Averaging Over $4 a Gallon

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 11.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.01/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 21.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand...

No injuries, minimal damage in Famco fire, on busy afternoon for emergency personnel

YOUNG TWP. — The Punxsutawney Fire Department was dispatched to a working structure fire at 754 S. Main St., Young Township, the home of Famco Machine, on Tuesday. Chris Smith, Punxsutawney Fire Department chief, said when they arrived on the scene at...

New Bremen Council plans for event months in advance

The New Bremen Council met on Monday in order to discuss a few important items for the village, even if some of them were for business farther in the year than most would be ready for. The council discussed a variety of things during the meeting, with...

Gardener’s Swap & Share Program

Join fellow gardeners on Wednesday, May 13th at 5:30pm at the St. Marys Community Public Library to trade excess seedlings, seed packets, bulbs and plant divisions at the annual Gardeners’ Swap & Share program. Following at 7:00pm, a presentation will...

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A former Poyen educator with a distinguished career in both the classroom and in the halls of state government was honored for her work at the conclusion of Teacher Appreciation Week on Friday. Ouida Newton, who has served in multiple roles over more...

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Amels 242 Synthesis, Returns to Sea, Refined, Not Imagined

In the upper echelons of yachting, longevity is the ultimate luxury, one that cannot be engineered overnight, but rather preserved with precision. The 74-meter Amels 242 SYNTHESIS returns to the water this season following a meticulous refit by Damen...

Bremen Partnership for Education prepares for spring round of grants

BREMEN — The Bremen Partnership for Education is currently preparing for their next round of grants. This will be the partnerships fifth round of grants. So far, the partnership has awarded over 60 grants, giving over $50,000 to the schools. The...

New Pueblo D60 middle school on track

A $7 million project to renovate a former school building on Pueblo’s west side is underway as Pueblo School District 60 prepares to welcome students to a new middle school this fall. The new Hyde Park Precollegiate Middle School is moving into the...

Prospect plans new downtown with housing, retail along Highway 42

A sweeping vision for about 30 acres near River Road would bring housing, retail and more to create a new downtown Prospect. A master plan for the property, between U.S. Highway 42 and River Road and between Harrods Creek and Timber Ridge Drive, was...

Official: Broken water main should have lasted longer

Crews for the Great Lakes Water Authority were working Monday, May 11, to weld a new segment of a 42-inch water main into place in Auburn Hills. But the timeline for resolving a water crisis that has left Orion Township, northern Auburn Hills and the...

How Spirit’s collapse changed the economy — and lives. ‘Back to ramen noodles’

Like much of the world, Donald “Dean” Zoellers learned of Spirit Airlines’ demise on the morning of May 2. He was hit hard, certainly more than travelers who loved the Broward-based carrier’s low prices or bright yellow planes. The 63-yearold...

Illness on cruise ship renews concern

One viral outbreak on a cruise ship was already commanding worldwide attention last week when health officials reported another on a separate vessel. Oceanwide Expeditions’ MV Hondius was grappling with hantavirus cases that resulted in three deaths...

Beauty’s Top Earners

On a volatile beauty market, 2025 was a year of major executive moves for many of beauty’s biggest players. The Estée Lauder Cos., Kenvue, Unilever, Kering and Shiseido all saw C- suite reshuffling last year, while Procter & Gamble and Coty Inc. both...

Art on the Square returns with more than 100 artists

on the Square returns May 15-17 for its 24th year in downtown Belleville. This year’s event features the works of 100-plus artists from more than 27 states and one international artist. In addition to a variety of artworks in multiple mediums, the...

Gethsemani resumes large-scale food assistance events in San Luis

The Gethsemani Church distributed nearly 120,000 pounds of food during its first large community assistance event in almost two years, following an agreement to end a legal dispute with the San Luis city government. The parking lot at San Luis Middle...

Skinner speaks out against officer

Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner identified the Eugene police officer who resigned after body-worn camera footage surfaced of him making racist remarks about Black people. Skinner described Martin Siller as an “equal opportunity racist,” stating that...

STAYING PREPARED

On Saturday, May 9, Devon Doll was sitting in a Palmyra High School chemistry class room when he heard gunshots. “I didn’t see much, because the door was closed and there was something blocking the window, but from what we heard there was a few shots,...

Check out downtown’s newest and biggest hotel

years ago, the Mitchell Hotel opened along 10th Street, serving passengers riding the Oregon Short Line Railroad through downtown Boise. On Tuesday, the block welcomes guests once again, this time to Boise’s newest — and largest — hotel. Eagle’s...

Bravoh! Lexington Opera House celebrates storied history

was 1973, and Linda Carey had been living in Lexington for years, but she’d never heard of the Lexington Opera House. Then one day she opened the Lexington Leader, and, she recalled, “there was a little blurb, probably an inch by 2 inches, that said,...

Judge enters plea for Biloxi online critic amid new claim

Yuri Petrini is representing himself on a misdemeanor charge of obscene electronic communication, but a special judge had to enter a not guilty plea on Monday for the Biloxi resident. Petrini, who has a fractious relationship with the city, said he...

Beaufort Co. Sheriff forum canceled after candidate backs out

A forum meant to educate voters about the upcoming primary for Beaufort County Sheriff was canceled after candidate Doug Seifert withdrew, citing what he called the “obvious bias” of one of the event’s organizers. Republican candidates Seifert and...

Boeing says it will spend $1B on Wichita facilities, training

Five months after Boeing finalized its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, leaders with the aerospace manufacturer commemorated the company’s return to Wichita with the promise of a $1 billion investment for facilities, employee training and production...

Community partners celebrated through Stronger Together Education Award

ST. MARYS – The St. Marys Area School District’s second annual Community Impact Awards celebrated individuals and entities from throughout the community that have a positive impact on the St. Marys Area School District. The second award presented...

Luxury home complex opens

LANCASTER — Developers and Lancaster city officials participated in a ribboncutting ceremony April 16 at Desert Meadows, a westside luxury apartment and townhouse complex. The project features 324 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes and 96...

Big Spring Fire Department Unveils Safe Haven Baby Box at Station #3: A Beacon of Hope, Compassion, and Life-Giving Love

BIG SPRING, Texas — At 10 a.m. today, the Big Spring Fire Department officially unveiled a new Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station #3, located on the corner of Birdwell and 11th Street. The installation, made possible through a heartfelt community...

OPENING DAY OF ARTISPHERE

ABOVE: Wilder Things Than Us performs during Artisphere. ABOVE, LEFT: “The Granite Goddess” walks through the street during Artisphere. LEFT: Blocks for screen printing are set out during Artisphere.

Roundup reunion

Thousands of spectators lined downtown Sonora’s main thoroughfare Saturday morning for the 67th annual Mother Lode Roundup Parade that featured about 100 entries.

Illness on cruise ship renews concern

One viral outbreak on a cruise ship was already commanding worldwide attention last week when health officials reported another on a separate vessel. Oceanwide Expeditions’ MV Hondius was grappling with hantavirus cases that resulted in three deaths...

Curran’s Orchard publicly against nearby solar farm

ROCKFORD, IL — Curran’s Orchard is objecting to a 5 megawatt commercial solar farm proposed on a nearby property that it argues could harm its operations. Known for its family-friendly activities and awardwinning apple cider, Curran’s Orchard has for...

Cost of Iran war rising

The Pentagon revised the cost of the war in Iran upward on May 12. “We think it’s closer to $29 billion,” Jules Hurst III, the Pentagon’s acting comptroller, told a House Appropriations subcommittee. A week before, the Trump administration estimated...

Sudie Garner celebrates 100th birthday

Sudie Vernessa Calloway Garner, known also as “Mamma Sudie” turned 100 on May 7. Family and friends of Garner gathered at First Baptist Church in El Dorado on Sunday to celebrate the milestone event. Garner, born in Laran, Louisiana in 1926, the...

Your parents’ rules for getting rich don’t work

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National Weather Service

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 68. Windy, with a north northwest wind 26 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 23 mph becoming light northwest after midnight....

川普：將與習討論對台軍售

川普總統預定於北京時間13日抵達中國北京，14、15日與中國國家主席習近平舉行峰會，官員向媒體預告，川習會預定討論的議題包括伊朗、台灣、人工智慧(AI)、核武及是否延長稀土協議等。 路透報導，川普此行是他自2017年以來首次訪中以來，再度踏上中國領土，也是美中兩國領袖時隔六個多月後，再度面對面會談。美中關係因貿易摩擦、伊朗戰爭及多項歧見持續緊繃之際，川習會備受國際矚目。川普於美東11日在白宮被問及是否應繼續軍售給台灣時，明確表示此議題將列入討論範圍。他說：「我將與習主席討論這個問題，習主席希望我們...

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Canton festival celebrates Native American culture

Families enjoyed frybread, dancing and kid-friendly activities at the Cherokee County Mother’s Day Powwow and Indian Festival in Canton over the weekend. The event, celebrating Native American culture, is hosted by Rolling Thunder Enterprises and...

Police: Kell HS coach catches a DUI charge

Todd Harris, head coach of the Kell High School varsity baseball team, was arrested Wednesday on DUI charges in Cherokee County, court documents show, the same day his team won a two-game playoff series to advance to the state semifinals. Harris’...

Find the Best Yields in 10 Categories, From Super Safe to More Adventurous

THE Iran war delivered a curveball to investors in March. Energy prices surged, pushing inflation expectations and long-term interest rates higher. Forecasts for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts were lowered. Stock prices tumbled around the globe...

BURN BAN RETURNS

Fire is in the headlines of late. Firefighters from both Catoosa and Walker counties recently traveled to southeast Georgia to help contain two raging fires that made national news. Catoosa and Walker are in the early stages of an annual burn ban that...

BURN BAN RETURNS

Fire is in the headlines of late. Firefighters from both Catoosa and Walker counties recently traveled to southeast Georgia to help contain two raging fires that made national news. Catoosa and Walker are in the early stages of an annual burn ban that...

Draft lottery winners, losers; prospect big board

Gunman attacks motorists

CAMBRIDGE — A man armed with what authorities described as an “assault-style rifle” opened fire along memorial Drive on monday afternoon, randomly shooting at cars and wounding two drivers, sending panicked motorists fleeing from their vehicles, and...

THE BLUE SPRING UPGRADE ON 6.0L POWER STROKE

The blue spring upgrade exists because the 6.0L Power Stroke has a fuel pressure problem that usually starts small, stays hidden, and eventually gets expensive. From the factory, the regulator in the filter housing is supposed to keep fuel pressure in...

WHO IS JOHN TERNUS? MEET APPLE’S NEW CEO

Cruz wins 20th anniversary of Cavanal Killer

Steven Cruz, a Heavener High School graduate and Carl Albert State College sophomore, won the 20th anniversary of the Cavanal Killer 8K run/walk on Saturday, going from Poteau Primary School up to the top of Cavanal Hill. Cruz finished in 38:55,...

CCS teacher selected as NC DNCR Teacher Ambassador

Melia Stover, math teacher at Fred T. Foard High School, has been selected as one of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) 2026 cohort of Teacher Ambassadors, 20 exceptional K-12 educators from across the state. These ambassadors...

Rep. Ronny Jackson Joins the FAIR Labels Act, Fights for Texas Ranchers and Cattlemen

Ronny Jackson (TX-13) recently co-led the introduction of Rep. Mark Alford’s (MO-4) Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels (FAIR Labels) Act, which will strengthen transparency for consumers and protect Texas ranchers and cattle...

kitchens & baths

Whether you’re going for a retro look or installing contemporary function with sensitivity, here you’ll find cabinets, appliances, sinks & faucets, countertops, backsplashes, and fixtures.

Pioneer Days Window Contest winners announced.

Main Street Guymon has announced the winners of the Pioneer Days Window Decorating Contest, recognizing local businesses for helping bring Pioneer Days spirit to the downtown district. First place honors went to Longoria & Associates. The business...

COOL 1953 FINDS AT AUCTION

The 1953 Major League Baseball season was memorable for numerous reasons, especially for fans of the Bronx Bombers, providing collectors with multiple reasons to hunt cardboard beyond their vintage values. Sticking in the Big Apple, the New York...

END OF RTHE AIRBRUSHED ERA: 2024 TOPPS CHROME

Could AI make Duke business school students more human?

If an artificial intelligence agent informed you that you were talking over your peers too often in group discussion, would you heed its advice? Some Duke business school students do. It’s part of an experiment in which Duke professors and students...

MEMORIAL DAY IN THE VALLEY

Memorial Day is right around the corner, and events to mark the occasion are planned in Coventry and West Warwick. In Coventry, local veterans will host their annual tour of the town’s war monuments. The tour will kick off at the WWI memorial at the...

How The Cleveland Guardians Top Prospects Are Performing In 2026

The Cleveland Guardians farm system is the heart and soul of the franchise. Key draft picks and international signings shape the future for the organization. This season top prospects such as Travis Bazzana and Chase DeLauter have been promoted to the...

YTC Proof Gun System supports Army’s goal of increasing munition production

In the past, testing a gun tube required an accompanying weapon system. The future is here where that is no longer necessary. Yuma Test Center (YTC) acquired a Proof Gun System (PGS) developed by U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command...

Power plays

Has President Trump discovered his “off-ramp” from the war in Iran? His administration insists that Iran’s military power has been crushed, that its already broken economy is now all but dead, and that the Islamic Republic is on its last legs,...

Steering COLUMN

From the Editor: This issue is a good reminder of why we do this in the first place, it’s all about the stories behind the trucks and the people who bring them to life. We kick things off with a feature that really hits home, a clean and...

Clark-shawnee to move forward with reduction plan

District leaders are working on next steps after Clark County voters rejected the Clark-shawnee Local School earned income tax levy for a third time. About 62% of voters were against the levy, and 38% were for it, according to final, unofficial...

The Iran Imperative

Cover illustration by Carlo Giambarresi

Logbook

Breaking news to no one reading this column: Boating is an expensive pastime. I know it, you know it. Still, when my summer slip increased in price again this year, I felt a small knot form in my stomach. We love our marina. For the slice of life we’re...

LUCY SCHILLER

Aging Out: An Exploration of Caregiving, Community, and How Americans Grow Old Lucy Schiller. Flatiron, $29.99 (272p) ISBN 978-1-250-34452-6 ★❘ SCHILLER, A NONFICTION writing professor at Texas Tech, debuts with a moving examination of the complex...

慈悲為本制度為力羅麗惠與MHG基金會的全球影響力

從嘉義大林貧困家庭的小女孩，到跨國酒店集團的女企業家，再到推動跨國教育與導師平台的慈善領袖，羅麗惠（Kitty...

THE FIXER

When MarineMax acquired Intrepid Powerboats, it called Terry McNew out of retirement to rebuild the Florida boat brand from the hull up. Here’s how the CEO is doing it.

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Wash, repeat, don’t rinse

Iwrote in the April 2026 issue of Stereophile that when you clean records in an ultrasonic bath, you need to make some decisions.1 The first is whether it’s necessary to use distilled water or whether tap water is good enough. I learned that even very...

Guarded by JBLM and Chief Leschi’s spirit, prairies endure

Fifteen thousand years ago, the Vashon Glacier, which helped carve Puget Sound, retreated and left behind hundreds of thousands of acres of grassland prairies, which were peppered with Garry oak trees, wildflowers, birds and butterflies. The prairies...

A succession battle worthy of Wall Street over the 527-foot crossing to Chappaquiddick

EDGARTOWN — The homeowners of Chappaquiddick Island are used to getting their way. they have launched companies, sued governments, and invested the assets of generational fortunes. One, a private equity titan, spent an untold sum to lift up and move...

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Your local weather forecast VOICE OF THE MID-COLUMBIA SUNDAY ICE arrests in Tri-Cities rise, target nonviolent offenders

HistoryMiami rebautizado como Museum of Miami

Ana, de Coral Gables, recordó cuando una reportera escribió sobre su padre, un preso político cubano. Al día siguiente, su restaurante se llenó de antiguos presos políticos. Adrián, de Coconut Grove, tiene una madre trilingüe y un padre monolingüe. Él...

Founder of Daystar Television Network dies at 65

Joni Lamb, the founder and president of the Daystar Television Network, has died at age 65, according to a statement from the network. Lamb founded the Christian television network in 1993 with her husband, Marcus, according to WFAA-TV. Its...

Demolition is mostly done at old Seventh Street Bridge

crews have made steady progress toward the new Seventh Street Bridge in Modesto. As of Thursday, only about 200 feet of the 1,170-foot old span still stood. That was six weeks into the demolition for the $127 million replacement. To protect Tuolumne...

Partners in education

Newton County Schools (NCS) recognized Piedmont Newton as its 2026 Partner of the Year during the district’s annual Partners in Education Celebration and Chamber of Commerce Coffee Call held Wednesday, May 6, at Newton College & Career Academy...

Special election for Congressional District 13 seat to take place in July

Tuesday, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger officially issued a call for a special election to fill the unexpired term of U.S. District 13 Rep. David Scott, D-Democrat, who died in April. A special election will held on July 28 in...

‘TELL OF HIS GLORY’

The Gwinnett County National Day of Prayer gathering was held on Thursday at the Lawrenceville Lawn. Speakers include Lawrenceville Mayor David Still, Cross Pointe Church Senior Pastor Dr. James Merritt, Radloff Middle School Teacher of the Year Dr....

YOUR ARCHITECT NOW HAS A GHOST:

The Rise of AI Co-Design in Professional Practice

THE ORGAN DONOR & THE LIFE SHE SAVED

A year ago, Christine Hernandez and Eileen Kerlin Walsh were total strangers. Now, Hernandez is hoping to one day visit Kerlin Walsh’s family in Ireland. Hernandez, 51, had spent the past eight years doing everything she could to find a kidney donor —...

How will I-95 traffic keep moving as it’s widened?

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is well underway on its $825 million, five-year project to widen one of the busiest and most congested corridors on the east coast, Interstate 95 in Jasper County. Upgrades can’t come fast enough...

What should happen with Rockview’s land?

What happens with the thousands of acres at the shuttered Rockview state prison property remains an open question, but whatever answer emerges will be a defining moment for the broader Bellefonte and State College areas. The prison and its roughly...

A Broward County baby is at the center of Florida attorney general’s war on surrogacy

Last August, a married couple went before a Broward County court in what was expected to be a routine surrogacy case. The couple, two men living in France, had contracted with a Florida woman in December to carry their child. As her due date...

Looking to cool off? Roaring Springs offers 720-degree twist

Blink and miss winter this year? Well, it’s time for summer already at Roaring Springs Waterpark in Meridian. The popular warm-weather destination is set to open on Saturday, May 9 — and debut an “exhilarating” new feature. In a news release from...

A Drug So Hot It’s Criminal

Eli Lilly’s new weight-loss drug is creating so much buzz that Shenelle Rodriguez found a way to get ahold of the obesity treatment — even though it’s not yet approved. Under normal circumstances, the kind of hype retatrutide is getting would be an...

Candidate’s rocky past

A candidate running for Clark County public administrator has a checkered criminal history and recently has been accused of threatening a man in Henderson. Marlin “M.J.” Ivy, one of six candidates running for the office, also has ties to Robert...

‘Idol’ star draws huge crowd to hometown concert

After spending three months performing on national television, American Idol star Daniel Stallworth returned home to put on a free concert at Jerry D. Alexander Stadium in Moss Point. Stallworth’s time on the reality singing competition ended last...

Businesses that helped build Hollywood face ‘decimation’

For Vince Gervasi, chief executive of Triscenic Production Services, it was yet another body blow. His company, a leading supplier of set and scenery storage and transportation for the film industry, was poised for a turnaround after nearly three...

After Royals announcement, what’s the future of Washington Square Park?

Tucked in the shadow of the shops, tourist attractions, law firms and restaurants that make up Crown Center, a century-old statue of George Washington stands guard in front of a fiveacre park. For the past two years, top city officials have touted...

Who will be interim Charlotte mayor after Lyles resigns?

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles’ decision to resign a quarter of the way through her term will leave a vacuum atop the city’s highest elected office. It’s up to the City Council to decide how to fill it. The appointment process could get messy with nearly...

Manatee approves State Road 64 grocery store, daycare center

A commercial complex with a grocery store, daycare center, storage facility and more is coming to State Road 64 after approval from Manatee County officials. The 195,000-square-foot project at the intersection of State Road and Uihlein Road could also...

Eight children mourned in La. funeral

shreveport, la. — Seven hearses pulled up to the church under gray skies Saturday morning, and workers unloaded the eight caskets, two of them so small they could ride together. It was a moment the battered city in northwest Louisiana had been girding...

Rip and Dip Queen Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja

This month’s Cover Story is with Chef/Partner of Shuka and Shukette, James Beard Award Finalist Best Chef NY State and S4/S5 Titan of Bobby’s Triple Threat, Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja. We talk about her love for food, her restaurants, and more,

How special event parking works in downtown Fresno

February, the city took over operations for the entirety of downtown parking; the thousands of spaces, split between surface lots, garages and street meters. It’s the most recent piece of an almost-decade-long effort to improve the experience of...

Middle Eastern Classics

Between the fall of Rome and the rise of the European Renaissance, Jewish and Islamic thinkers served as stewards of classical knowledge—preserving, translating, and expanding upon the works of antiquity. Their philosophical, scientific, and...

State legislator’s ex-college classmate says he assaulted her

A former college classmate of Kentucky state Rep. Daniel Grossberg alleges he assaulted her during her first semester when he was a 26-year-old senior more than two decades ago. The woman’s account is documented in a local police department report...

Student behavior a concern among teachers, survey says

Thousands of North Carolina teachers marched in Raleigh last week demanding higher pay and more school funding, but a new report shows that poor student behavior is also a major concern for educators. The State Board of Education received a...

Business Spotlight: Shelby Q

This week’s Business Spotlight shines on Shelby Q. Shelby Q has proudly served the Shelby community since October 2017. Shelby Q has a serving variety of smoked meats including: pulled pork, brisket, chicken, ribs, burgers, hot dogs,...

Long battle over Kansas water nears end. The stakes? Survival

Fights over water in the West tend to follow a particular contour: Scarcity develops. A supply is located. Competition ensues. Government agencies become involved. Judges tend to get the last word. The squabbles are all the same and every one is...

LLCS gave SC’S Bannister most of his 2025 campaign cash

Editor’s Note: This is the first installment in Follow the Money, a new series examining who is funding the campaigns of South Carolina’s most influential lawmakers — who are up for reelection in November. May 22 was a strong day of fundraising for...

How will I-95 traffic keep moving as it’s widened?

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is well underway on its $825 million, five-year project to widen one of the busiest and most congested corridors on the east coast, Interstate 95 in Jasper County. Upgrades can’t come fast enough...

Port district's role in data center plan questioned

A regional port district and its relationship with the mayor have become a new focus in the battle over whether Granite City should allow a data center to be built in the community. Opponents recently discovemails ered that some property being eyed by...

Coahoma Elementary Music Director Edward Vasquez Reflects on a Memorable Final Season at Coahoma ISD

Coahoma, Texas — As the school year draws to a close, Edward Vasquez, Music Director at Coahoma Elementary School in Coahoma Independent School District (CISD), is looking back with pride on a vibrant season of student performances and cultural...

How special event parking works in downtown Fresno

February, the city took over operations for the entirety of downtown parking; the thousands of spaces, split between surface lots, garages and street meters. It’s the most recent piece of an almost-decade-long effort to improve the experience of...

Celebrities, golfers tee off at Myrtle Beach PGA tournament

Golf carts, shuttles and helicopters descended on South Carolina on a sunny Wednesday morning as the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic kicked off with a celebrity pro-am round. This year’s Professional Golf Association tournament in the Grand Strand will...

‘THIS CASE WAS dIFFERENT’

For decades, Sheryl McCollum has spent her career helping law enforcement and victims’ families pursue answers in some of the country’s most difficult cold cases. Now, she is bringing one of the most unusual investigations of her career to readers in...

Student behavior a concern among teachers, survey says

Thousands of North Carolina teachers marched in Raleigh last week demanding higher pay and more school funding, but a new report shows that poor student behavior is also a major concern for educators. The State Board of Education received a...

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VANISHING BREED

Pan excessively mobile middleclass family that does almost nothing but drive, traveling from New York City to Los Angeles and back again each week. Its gasoline bill, instead of taking up a typical 5% of its budget, might come in over 30%. That’s about...

Primarias en California de nen el futuro político del estado

California tiene el 2 de junio una de sus elecciones primarias más decisivas de las últimas décadas, en las que se perfilarán puestos políticos importantes para las votaciones generales de noviembre, que incluyen la gubernatura del Estado Dorado y...

COTTRELL STREET FESTIVAL DETOURS

The West Point Police Department announced road closures for the Cottrell Street Music and Heritage Festival. All east and westbound and all north and southbound traffic toward the Intersection of East Broad St. and Commerce St. is blocked beginning...

FINDING HER VOICE

After years languishing in label limbo, RAYE struck out on her own — and with her megaambitious recent album, she’s riding her independence toward global superstardom.

Q2 RECORD - APPLE SURPASSES EXPECTATIONS WITH STRONG GLOBAL RESULTS

Apple has once again demonstrated its remarkable ability to deliver consistent, highquality growth even in a complex global environment. For the fiscal 2026 second quarter ended March 28, 2026, the company reported revenue of $111.2 billion, a robust...

Nomeites march to commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons

On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 5, Nomeites marched down Front Street from the UAF Northwest Campus to Anvil City Square to commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Person’s Day. Some people carried signs with pictures of lost loved ones. Some had...

Narragansett FD re- opens Point Judith re station

NARRAGANSETT — A renovated fire station has reopened in one of the Ocean State’s most beloved beach neighborhoods just in time for the busy summer season. As of Friday, the Narragansett Fire Department’s Point Judith Station 2 is back where it belongs...

Benton native Allie Stoll honored with Outstanding Senior Award at Arkansas Tech

There was a time Allie Stoll of Benton thought she needed to create her own path in order to make her mark on the world. Her parents, Darci and Mark Stoll, went to Arkansas Tech University. Her sister, Autumn Stoll went to Arkansas Tech University. As...

Beyond the vet

The first time Zhang Kaiyan cured an “incurable” case, it was 2012, and his patient was a paralyzed dachshund. The dog’s owner had been waking at 5 am every morning to manually express the dog’s bladder. Conventional steroid treatment had worked for a...

Modesto students learn how to build careers in construction

Angel Ayala, an employee of homebuilding company Taylor Morrison, wanted to be a pro baseball player in high school, and then decided to become a Marine. When an accident eliminated his enlistment opportunity, it was construction that provided him a...

Miles marchan en Chicago el Primero de Mayo en defensa de los inmigrantes, los trabajadores y la paz

Veinte años después de las marchas masivas pro inmigrantes de 2006, miles de habitantes de Chicago inundaron las calles el viernes pasado por el Primero de Mayo, reuniéndose en Union Park antes de marchar hacia Daley Plaza para exigir derechos para los...

'Great Things Happen After the Age of 50'

Walker’s Six Slightly Irreverent Suggestions for Selling Your Santa Fe Home

1. Be Honest. Always Not a little honest, or mostly honest, or almost exclusively honest, but fully honest. You expect it from your counterparty; expect it from yourself too. It can protect you from liability. 2. Overpricing Can Mean Fewer Pesos in...

El descontento por la disparidad salarial en CUSD no es bien recibido

El pasado jueves 23 de abril, la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Calexico (CUSD) aprobó un aumento salarial general del 2% para todos los empleados del distrito, a pesar de la oposición de algunos sectores interesados que buscaban...

FERRARI

Taschen unlocks Maranello’s sacred gates, lifting the veil of secrecy off the world’s most coveted automotive brand.

Demolishing voting rights

The Supreme Court has authorized Republican-run states “to disenfranchise Black voters,” said Adam Serwer in The Atlantic. A 6-3 majority, split along ideological lines, ruled last week in Louisiana v. Callais that a Louisiana redistricting map that...

PENTAGON EXPANDS AI DEALS FOR CLASSIFIED NETWORKS

The U.S. Department of Defense is broadening its artificial intelligence footprint across classified systems, signing new deployment agreements with Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Reflection AI. The move extends the Pentagon’s vendor base...

Expand your burger skills this barbecue season

Hamburgers are a staple of backyard barbecues. When summer arrives, few foods embody the laid back vibe of the season better than grilled hamburgers. There’s nothing wrong with a traditional approach to hamburgers, but going the extra mile and...

Pet store owner accuses landlord of bullying over AC

The owner of a pet store in the River Park shopping center is accusing his landlord, Lance Kashian & Company, of “bullying” tactics after his latest complaints about the long-faulty air conditioning in the building he leases. Neal Stuckey, owner of...

A MIRACLE WIN!

In a testament to both the persistence and grit of the Morgan County High School baseball team and the improbability of sport, the baseball team advanced to the Elite 8 in the Georgia High School Association AA State Championship with a 7-3 win over...

Early voting begins

Early voting began Tuesday (May 5) for the June 2 primary election. From choosing who the Democratic and Republican candidates will be for governor and lieutenant governor in the Nov. 3 general election, voting for one of three Democratic candidates...

Lawsuit takes aim at ‘racially explicit terms’ in zoning laws

As promised, lawyers representing a developer in a controversial Pine Island golf course project have filed a new federal lawsuit against Beaufort County. The suit is again challenging the cultural zoning standards that have repeatedly barred the...

SWC seeks sludge help

SOUTHWEST CITY — The board of aldermen directed public works toward contractor possibilities for sludge hauling, and approved a new north tower water meter, during a regular meeting on April 28. Utility Supervisor Shane Clark told the board that he is...

In memory of children ‘who should be here with us’

About 100 people — including 25 well-behaved infants, toddlers and preschoolers from the Mono County Office of Education’s Curious Cubs Learning Center — gathered around a couple of poles last week near the entrance to the Town of Mammoth Lakes. The...

The Blue Ivy's grand re-opening brings new options to Antlers

opening on High Street last week and the community showed up to support them. They have created more than just a shop, this is a place for the community to come enjoy your day. With specialty drinks, fresh lunches and sweet treats – along with their...

HISTORY ON THE MARCH Smith’s Castle celebrates Colonial history on opening day of season

One of North Kingstown’s most popular historical sites has begun another season of bringing that history back to life — with a few special twists in honor of America’s 250th birthday. Smith’s Castle, a Colonial-era house with a history tied to the...

HISTORY ON THE MARCH Smith’s Castle celebrates Colonial history on opening day of season

One of North Kingstown’s most popular historical sites has begun another season of bringing that history back to life — with a few special twists in honor of America’s 250th birthday. Smith’s Castle, a Colonial-era house with a history tied to the...

Anselmo-Merna receives diplomas

MERNA - Anselmo-Merna graduated 17 Saturday, May 2. The class will go on to pursue degrees, join the workforce and head to military training after graduation. Shayleigh Coleman was Salutatorian and Rhianen Myers was Valedictorian. During her speech,...

Clayton County unveils new Fire HQ and Fire Station No. 1

On Thursday, April 28, Clayton County unveiled its new Fire Headquarters and Fire Station No. 1 in Riverdale. Both facilities are on Garden Walk Boulevard next to Southern Regional Medical Center. The new two-story 19,839 square-foot headquarters...

Superior Court judge candidates face off in debate

Jonathan Adams and Natalie Fears Sundeen, the two candidates for Judge Tommy Wilson’s seat on the Superior Court of the Towaliga Judicial Circuit, faced off in a debate held on Monday, April 20 at Central Georgia EMC. The event was sponsored by the...

Pups catch some waves in Pismo Beach surf competition

lineup of the best boys hit the waves in Pismo Beach on Saturday, showing off their doggone good surf skills. The World Dog Surfing Championships Exhibition Tour took over the north side of the Pier, bringing together “the world’s top dog surfing...

Busy Tri-cities boat launch to get $1.3 million makeover

The boat launch at the heart of the Tri-cities Water Follies summer celebration is getting a $1.3 million makeover. The city of Kennewick is replacing the old wooden sections of floating dock and other structures at the Columbia Park East boat launch,...

Soulful Eats brings classic dishes to Warner Robins

Mika Jones always has had a passion for cooking. She’s the one that family and friends always ask to bring food to gatherings. Jones, a native of Detroit, received culinary training right after high school at the nonprofit Focus: HOPE where she grew...

Tehachapi’s Finest celebrates Lorena Semerenko

In Tehachapi, community is a way of life, found in packed local events, familiar faces at the farmers market and neighbors who show up for one another time and time again. The community is what makes Tehachapi so special, and why citizens like Lorena...

Stephen Colbert: The Exit Interview

As The Late Show nears its final bow, its host opens up about his revealing exchanges with CBS brass and David Ellison and why after 21 years in late night, the joke still comes first.

New Shops at Palmetto Marriott plans retail, dining spaces

A coffee shop, burger restaurant, nail salon and more are coming to a new shopping center in Palmetto. The Shops at Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, located at 650 U.S. Highway 41 N., will feature five tenants in a roughly 8,200-square-foot space...

Centre Gives 2026 launches 36-hour fundraiser for nonprofits

Centre Gives 2026 is rapidly approaching, and there are some things you should know for this year’s event, including its overall mission, how to dofrom nate and more. Hosted by Centre Foundation to support Centre County nonprofits, the donation period...

Strut the Hooch parade honors founder Scott’s legacy

As if on cue the rain stopped, a school band began warming up, and a woman pulled a live chicken from a pet carrier to prepare for what’s become a weird, wacky, wild and wonderful tradition in downtown Copart lumbus since 2015. Saturday’s 2026 Strut...

Tracing Military History Through Coins

National Military Appreciation Month is celebrated in May, honoring the current service members as well as veterans. Congress designated the month-long observance in 1999, choosing May since it already contained Memorial Day and Loyalty Day. Of course,...

NIALL HORAN “AT THE END OF THE DAY, ALL OF MY MEMORIES [WITH ONE DIRECTION] ARE HAPPY.”

When Niall Horan left his house in Los Angeles on a recent Sunday afternoon, there were a few hundred people in line at Olive and James Cafe Tea, a quaint coffee shop on Melrose Avenue. By the time he pulled up, the queue stretched around the block....

U.S. goalkeeper and elite penalty stopper

MATT FREESE DIDN’T WRITE THE BOOK ON SAVING PENALTY KICKS. BUT HE DID the next best thing. When he was a student at Harvard, the current U.S. men’s national team goalkeeper completed what he called “a very long research project ... about penalty...

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If Proof can still sparkle, Thomas Kail’s staging doesn’t show it Michael is more wax museum than biopic

i used to believe that Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, Jake Kasdan and Judd Apatow’s pitch-perfect parody of movies like Ray and Walk the Line, should have killed the conventional musical biopic. How could it possibly keep lumbering on in the face of...

A Day on Coney Island

Coney Island season is officially in full swing, and now is the perfect time to make a day trip to the seaside spot. Check out the best ways to enjoy a day there with or without the kids.

NumisTravel Heads to Switzerland

Numismatic News, World Coin News, and Bank Note Reporter editors Sophia Mattimiro and Sierra Holt are gearing up for a trip to Zurich, Switzerland. The team is excited to invite collectors, historians, and enthusiasts to join. This exclusive trip...

Road Tripping through our own Backyard

The 90-mile Essex Coastal Scenic Byway spotlights the North Shore’s seaside communities.

‘Where are my prices?’

This issue features Ford Mustangs and Thunderbirds — one of our most enjoyable issues to assemble, and the fresh wax on the paint is that this issue also features many bright and shiny ’Stangs and T-Birds owned by Old Cars readers. Thank you to all who...

GOAL!

Demand for soccer cards soaring as 2026 World Cup approaches.

CHOOSING AND USING ABRASIVES:

The wide belt sander slows slightly as a freshly glued maple workbench top passes under the platen. The motor does not stall, but the sound changes — subtly at first. The abrasive belt, loaded with resin and dust, has stopped cutting efficiently. Heat...

ABOUT THE COVER:

Reenactors enjoy putting a French AMX 13 Modele 52 tank through its paces.

Catching the Wave of Niuean Coins

Arelatively recent line of business is becoming increasingly popular with coins featuring beautiful and elaborate designs. They are allegedly produced in places so exotic that no one would think of them as coin producers. The coins displaying the name...

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Photographs by Evan Sheehan and Alex Wallbaum for Bloomberg Businessweek; production by Breakfast for Dinner. The pair assigned each graduate a personality to guide their performance, as the grads interacted and slowly ramped up to full-on battling.

A Hopping Garden

Very few people wake up one morning, stretch, and say, “Today I shall become a frog collector.” Instead, it usually begins with one frog. A whimsical, smiling McCoy frog planter you picked up at a local antique store. A goofy little frog paperweight...

Heritage home run

Catching four Metro-North heritage liveries in 94 minutes

CONVERTIBLE

When the fleet falls behind, the Viking 82 keeps charging. Sixty-four whites in a single trip — the ultimate proof of what this big convertible can do.

Cruising Toward Spring

Welcome to the May issue of American Art Collector! This month, we turn our focus to one of the most compelling cultural regions in the country: Santa Fe, New Mexico. Our annual Art Lover's Guide, starting on Page 86, is designed to be both your...

Make it look real

Ways to Well-being

Welcome to our Wellness Issue! The global wellness tourism industry continues its rapid growth. According to Statista, by 2028 the industry is projected to be worth about $1.35 trillion, an increase of more than 100 percent since 2022. The message is...

Welcome

Here we are already in May and this issue is full of opportunities and great advice. We are excited to also be at the International Franchise Expo in New York again this year May 29th and 30th at the Javits Centre you can find us at booth 259 and to...

Enduring Visions

Welcome to the May issue of Western Art Collector! This is the issue where we turn our full attention to one of the most important cultural destinations in the country: New Mexico. Starting on Page 110, our annual State of the Art: New Mexico guide is...

The Modernist Moment

Welcome to the May/june issue of American Fine Art Magazine.this edition is devoted to Newyork and the rise of the modernist movement—one of the most innovative and transformative periods in American art. From the early stirrings at the turn of the...

CYFD O‚ces by Day, Shelters by Night

With overnight office stays now prohibited, advocates say foster youth spend all day in CYFD offices and leave each night to sleep on couches at youth homeless shelters Every day, the kids repeated the same routine. From early in the morning, they sat...

THE PUBLISHER

This is nacho average issue of WDW Magazine. This issue started as a joke. No, really! At our annual planning session a year ago, we were brainstorming issue theme ideas, and I suggested “The Big Cheese” to get a rise out of the team. But then an idea...

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LETTER FROM the Publisher

Fairy tales are as synonymous with the Disney brand as Mickey Mouse. Walt chose the classic tale of Snow White for his first animated feature; Fantasyland was an original land at Disneyland; and the park’s central icon is a literal castle plucked from...

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Elaine Blair: The Advantages of Being a Guerrilla Girl

Elaine Blair: The Advantages of Being a Guerrilla Girl

Flourishing backyards, biodiverse architecture and inspiring rejuvenation projects are creating green havens among skyscrapers

PLANTS POWER

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Mayor proposes $1.22B budget for 2026-2027

Mayor Monroe Nichols unveiled a new $1.22 billion budget last Wednesday evening, proposing signi cant investments in public safety, homelessness programs and citywide infrastructure plans.

Someday in Tehran

Like Donald Trump, I, too, once underestimated the Islamic Republic of Iran. In the fall of 2004, as an underemployed freelance journalist drawn to heady stories about international politics, I had the bright idea of traveling to the notoriously closed...

ON THE COVER

VICTORIA BECKHAM Our photography director, Stephanie Tran, worked with photographer Dan Jackson to shoot this issue’s cover star, Victoria Beckham. Dan and Victoria share a longstanding creative partnership. “It was really inspiring to see their...

Coming up in July/August

The July/August issue is all about taking care of ourselves. No matter your age or lifestyle, your health is the most important thing you have. We will show you the best ways to become a healthier, happier you.

Fire TV’S biggest update in years and how to deal with it

If your Fire TV home screen suddenly looks different, you’re not alone. Earlier this year, Amazon started rolling out its biggest Fire TV update in years, with rounder icons and some big navigation changes. While the launch has been gradual, it seems...

Celebrity Chef Pays A Visit to St. Charles Yacht Club

Southwest Florida foodies and fans of celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan are buzzing about her recent visit to St. Charles Yacht Club in Fort Myers. Not only did she wow the crowd with her food but also her vibrant spirit. Chauhan collaborated with St....

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Coming up in July/August

The July/August issue is all about taking care of ourselves. No matter your age or lifestyle, your health is the most important thing you have. We will show you the best ways to become a healthier, happier you.

EATING WITH MANEET

Southwest Florida foodies and fans of celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan are buzzing about her recent visit to St. Charles Yacht Club in Fort Myers. Not only did she wow the crowd with her food but also her vibrant spirit. Chauhan collaborated with St....

The New College Try

In the nearly four decades since the licensing doors flew open in 1990, hockey card hobbyists have been blessed with an abundance of choice. From the wild days of the junk wax era to today’s more closely controlled environment, there has been a...

Values Still High for Unsigned LeBron James Rookie Cards

Curious how well base LeBron James rookie cards are faring on secondary markets? ey are still being hunted by collectors, and we have five great examples sold within 24 hours. During a Heritage Auctions event on March 15, three PSA graded examples of...

ON OUR COVER

Brant Point Lighthouse, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Photograph by Gray Malin

Young, Educated, Jobless

ESCAPE IN A MOMENT

Slip away to our iconic mountain valley Inn for a relaxing retreat close to home. Share meaningful moments with loved ones, soak in the serenity and views of Ojai, and unwind amid 220 acres of natural beauty. Come rejuvenate at Spa Ojai and savor...

There is no nature

When people talk about “nature,” they’re generally talking about things that aren’t made by human beings. Rocks. Reefs. Red wolves. But while there is plenty of God’s creation to go around, it is hard to think of anything on Earth that human hands...

The Collapse is Real–Lebanon Ceasefire Marks a Historic Strategic Defeat

A ceasefire in Lebanon was announced on april 16th by US President Donald Trump, but its reality tells a very different story. The ceasefire was not the product of American diplomacy, nor Israeli strategic calculation. It was imposed—largely as a...

Make Your Dream a Reality

Dogwood Acres, the 2023 Southern Living Idea House, is a family friendly farmhouse that embraces life in the slow lane. This thoughtfully crafted design oers a comfortable, openconcept layout with well-dened living spaces, making it ideal for...

TESTING THE WATERS

Amid rapid rollbacks of environmental policies regulating overfishing, deepsea mining, Tribal collaboration and more, federal protected waters are weathering turbulent times

SET THE STAGE FOR A PERFECT DAY

From intimate vows to grand celebrations, our theatrically trained designers will set the stage for your perfect day. With personalized care every step of the way, we’re here to ensure your “I do” gets the standing ovation it deserves.

Our Biggest Cottage Kitchens Feature Ever

Design: Jacie Coleman, Juniper Interiors, jupiterinteriors.com Photography: Allison Corona, allisoncorona.com Location: Idaho Falls, ID About the Project: In Eastern Idaho, the Parade of Homes is a large event for builders and designers to showcase...

“I DON’T CHASE MONEY. I TRY TO MAKE THE MONEY CHASE ME.”

ON THE COVER

This slammed Ram, shot by Joe Acevedo, is the perfect cover truck for this packed issue!

From the editor

There are so many good reasons to garden, and every reason and garden activity is interrelated. The more time you spend outdoors, the more insect, bird and human neighbors you meet. The more you know your neighbors, both wild and human, the more likely...

FACETING Galaxy Gemstones

Saddle Fit Matters

Master saddle fitter Bev Harrison explains how correct fit protects soundness and comfort for both horse and rider.

YOUR SOIL SUCKS!

You’re not a bad farmer; it’s what you’re planting in. Check the signs for poor soil.

The 25 Best New Products That Truly Deliver

Award-winning picks sure to improve your beauty routine

ON THE COVER

Interior designer Kristin Paton creates beautiful interiors in an antique home.

2026 PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

LETTERS FROM BRAZIL

Reflections on Migration and Friendship, An Epistolary Memoir Ruth Zelig 330 pages, $17.99, 9798896363521 Migration separates two friends but letters connect their lives across a hemisphere and lifetime. She Writes Press zeligova.com/author

THE TRAVEL ISSUE

APERITIVO HOUR AT THE ORIENT EXPRESS LA MINERVA HOTEL IN ROME, ONE OF OUR TOP HOTELS OF 2026

An outdoor table set in coral and stripes in a bold, joyful home in Southwest France.

Charleston, SC Drew Michael Scott, designer “A big part of Charleston’s allure is just walking the cobblestone streets and taking in the historic buildings South of Broad,” says designer Drew Michael Scott. When he’s not soaking in the architecture,...

Seven Continents

THE HEART OF A HOME

1 Most people discover their dream homes on Zillow or a neighborhood drive. Megan McGill, on the other hand, found hers on an Abandoned Atlas Foundation website (abandonedfl.com) that documents neglected properties across The Sunshine State. Despite...

FIRST DRIVE FOR A GENERATION

Few RC vehicles carry the kind of recognition and staying power as the Tamiya Grasshopper RC buggy. Introduced in 1984, the Grasshopper arrived at a time when radio control cars were beginning to shift from niche kits to a more accessible hobby. The...

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Policy, Prices, and the Pulse of Ag

At the end of February, more than 5,000 farmers gathered in San Antonio to attend the 30th Commodity Classic. The event included a tradeshow, policy meetings by commodity associations, and more than 30 educational sessions, including those hosted by...

Eco-Evolution

A reimagined design in Illinois with intensive energy efficiency updates bring this Mid Century Modern home into the 21st century without sacrificing its original character.

YOUR SPRING 2026 GUIDE TO INSPIRED WRITING CONTESTS

CH-53 DOWN!

Hot extraction in the DMZ

GOING UP, UP, UP

Santa Fe Rising builds connections among young professionals.

Barrier Island Beauty

A design team creates the perfect balance of indooroutdoor living on Florida’s Bird Key Island.

How the Tech World Turned Evil

I. That Antichrist Nonsense, Explained TWENTY-SECOND-CENTURY HISTORIANS TRACING THE ascent of American technocracy from quirky garage tinkerers grooving on the Whole Earth Catalog to sinister oligarchs enacting Philip K. Dick prophesies may locate its...

“The Waltons are playing such a large game,” one local says, “that sometimes the individuals get stepped on.”

RESEARCH & MORE MEDICAL FRONT

• A troubling headshaking discovery • Fish oil may boost respiratory health • Reassuring findings about PPID prognosis • Generic PPID drug approved • Equine yawning? Anything but boring

COVER LOOK

Full Look MEGAN RENEE @meganrenee.co Bracelets CRISTINA SABATINI @cristinasabatini CYBELE BERTIN @cybelebertin MAM @mam

THE FULL CIRCLE OF SERVICE

Iam a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force. I honored veterans during my time in the military, and continue to do so. My primary duty in both of the services was performing as a musician. I have performed in hundreds of ceremonies,...

BLOCK PARTY

Jada’s Small Blocks Series Re-Imagines Favorites with a Stance-Ready Twist

first ROW

Summer is always an interesting time for crochet. The heat that is upon most of us isn’t always conducive to wanting to pick up yarn and a hook. The idea of having the project sit in our lap during the hot weather is a bit of a deterrent. So in this...

BRAND AMBASSADOR: VINTAGE SUMMER LOVING-POTLUCK CABIN STYLE

Join our 2026 Brand Ambassador, Stacie, as she shares highlights of her summer at the family river cabin.

Packed With Memories

Revel in the romance of antique picnic baskets, collectibles that charm with their craftsmanship, intricate patterns and graphics, and a range of designs that coordinate with any country decor style.

Body Works

Understanding how a chicken’s body works — from the eyes and beak to the lungs, digestive system, and reproductive tract — gives flock owners a powerful advantage.

ON THE COVER

The team at Gowan come together as a team to volunteer at the Yuma Community Food Bank. Community involvement is a part of their larger wellness initiative.

The Fox Family of Mount Rainier

Take a rare peek at the life of the elusive Cascade red fox

MSC PREZIOSA CARNIVAL VENEZIA

107 Viking: New Cruises on the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers in 2027

Shipbuilding

Pacing Your Writing Career

When the snail’s pace of publishing gets you down, look to the parts of your writing career you can control.

Spring Collecting

Welcome to the April/may issue of Native American Art—and welcome to spring. This season of renewal reminds us that collecting is also a continual process of discovery. In this issue we explore several art forms that reflect the incredible diversity of...

Spring Energy in the Studio

Welcome to the April/may issue of International Artist! As I write this on a cold March day from my hotel room in Cheyenne, Wyoming, much of the country is still deep in winter. Boston is blanketed in snow, and even Central Park has become a winter...

Drill Station

This simple storage solution stashes your drills and drivers, charges their batteries, and organizes your drill accessories.

CAREFREE SUMMER STITCHING STARTS HERE!

UNFUNDED CRYPTO COINS OFFER COLLECTOR VALUE

Just like gold and silver, bitcoin has been on a wild roller coaster lately and all this volatility may be leaving new collectors of physical crypto feeling uneasy. Fortunately, there are still rewarding ways to participate in the category without...

We’re Ready for Spring

Every issue comes together with a lot of care, and a lot of heart. It’s shaped by many hands, many homes, and a shared love for spaces that feel warm, welcoming, and lived in. That spirit is woven throughout these pages and how lovely it is to see...

SCOTLAND

Step inside Mar Hall, Scotland’s reborn mansion where historic grandeur meets bold modern luxury. From lavish suites and falconry displays to championship golf and a tranquil spa, discover how this Clyde-side estate has been reimagined.

A Handy Guide to Weed Control

GET YOUR GLOVES ON AND GET READY to take on pesky weeds with this roundup of practical, research-backed tips and advice

Christopher WALKEN

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A SERENE MALDIVIAN HAVEN DESIGNED FOR REJUVENATION

Surrounded by crystal-clear waters, JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort is a secluded island just moments away from Velana International Airport. Private pool villas offer sleek design and panoramic ocean views. Indulge in globally inspired...

STRAWBERRY CUSTARD TORTE

Not only is this dessert ultra easy to prepare, but it’s a make-ahead recipe. —Brenda Bodnar, Euclid, OH Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min. + cooling Makes: 12 servings 1 pkg. yellow cake mix (regular size) ¹/₃ cup sugar 1 Tbsp....

ON THE COVER

Architecture: Gregory Palmer, Harrison Design. Interior design: Nona Pappas, Vernona & Company. Photographer: Emily J. Followill. See page 58.