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May 06 2026LIFESTYLE

Local flavors and live beats bring a town together

On a sunny April afternoon, a small but lively gathering took place behind the medical center’s main building. Gray smoke from slow-cooked meat curled upward as people carried paper plates and plastic cups between picnic tables. Unlike big-city festivals with flashy booths, this event felt like a lo

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May 06 2026WEATHER

A Glimpse at This Week's Shifting Weather

Many across the region woke up today to a chilly, damp Tuesday, with temperatures stuck around the low 50s. A steady stream of rain kept things cool, while breezes from the north gusted up to 25 mph, making the day feel even nippier. By nightfall, the rain slows down and drifts away, but not before

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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A decade of chilling crime stories hits streaming platforms

Radial Entertainment just added the entire 10-season archive of a popular true crime series to its collection, giving viewers far more than just a few extra episodes to binge. The two newest seasons—each packed with 20 hour-long documentaries—bring the total past 200 individual cases and 150 hours o

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May 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Melco’s 2025 Green Goals: A Fresh Look at Progress

The company that runs popular resorts in Macau, the Philippines and Europe has released a new sustainability report for 2025. The title “RISE to Go Above & Beyond” signals a shift from talking about goals to showing real action. In the report, the CEO explains that sustainability is no longer a s

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May 05 2026WEATHER

New Jersey Gets a Summer Warm‑Up, Then a Wet Front

The state is set to feel the early summer heat on Tuesday. Skies will mostly be clear and temperatures could climb into the low 80s, with some spots reaching about 85 degrees. However, this warm spell comes with a warning from the National Weather Service. Dry air and gusty winds up to 30 mph cou

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May 05 2026WEATHER

Storm Alert Hits Southeast Michigan: What You Need to Know

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of Wayne and Macomb counties on Monday night, as a fast‑moving storm pushed through the area. The alert ran until 9 p. m. , covering towns such as Warren, St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens and Grosse Pointe. The National Weather Service said the storm

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May 05 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin as a Digital Power Plant

Michael Saylor, the CEO of Strategy, talks about how technology like AI and robots could make human work less valuable over time. He believes that owning things that can’t be copied, like scarce assets, will become more important in a world that moves online. Traditional wealth stores such as houses

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May 05 2026BUSINESS

State Farm Faces Big Penalties Over LA Wildfire Claims

California regulators say State Farm mishandled claims from the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The department is seeking up to $4 million in fines if the company is found guilty of willful violations. State Farm denies any wrongdoing and says it has already paid $5. 7 billion in wildfire claims

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May 05 2026CRIME

Crime Trends Shift: Fewer Incidents, More Jail Time in Charleston

The latest yearly review from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shows a mixed picture for Charleston County. Overall crime has slipped, but the jail is fuller than ever. Data pulled from courts, the local police and the Al Cannon Detention Center reveal that property crimes dropped by 523 c

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May 05 2026POLITICS

Mayor Bass Gets Big‑Name Support in Los Angeles Race

Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced her backing for Karen Bass, the current mayor of Los Angeles, as she seeks another term. Harris praised Bass for tackling major city problems: a historic drop in homelessness, crime rates that are lower than they’ve been since the 1960s, and standing up

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