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May 22 2026POLITICS

Alaska’s Energy Puzzle: Small‑Scale Fixes Over Big Projects

In Alaska, fuel costs are sky‑high: gasoline tops $5 a gallon and heating oil over $6. Electricity is even pricier, and the future of natural gas looks shaky. Back in 2010, lawmakers set a goal to get half the power from renewables, but that was only a suggestion. Today, renewables supply about 30%

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Parents’ Eye on Vision: What They Know, Feel and Do About Kids’ Blindness

Parents of children with inherited eye problems often have mixed feelings about what they understand and how they act. A recent survey of 459 caregivers in China found that most are only moderately informed about the condition, with an average score of just over eight out of a possible seventeen. Th

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May 22 2026SPORTS

Why do some Premier League players fake injuries?

The Premier League has a problem. Some players fall too easily when barely touched. They roll around on the pitch as if hit by a truck, but cameras show no real contact. Critics call it cheating. Former defender Jamie Carragher recently pointed fingers at Tottenham’s Pedro Porro and Richarlison for

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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Remembering a journalist who made sports stories unforgettable

Howard Fendrich spent over three decades turning sports events into vivid stories. His work wasn't just about scores or stats—it was about the moments in between. From tennis courts to Olympic arenas to ski slopes, he found the human side of competition. Tennis legends like Roger Federer saw him as

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May 22 2026FINANCE

Why sports fans are spending more than ever

Being a sports fan isn’t just about cheering from the stands anymore—it’s a pricey habit. Over the past 20 years, the cost of watching live games has skyrocketed by 123%, far outpacing other hobbies or even essentials like pets or TVs. For example, a single baseball game ticket now averages $154, ne

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May 22 2026OPINION

When Playtime Looks Like a Police Report: How Young Kids Get Caught in Bureaucracy

A one-year-old girl in Kent made headlines not for learning to walk, but for being logged as a crime suspect after a minor playground bump turned into an official incident report. Over the past three years, police files have recorded 683 cases where children under ten were flagged for breaking rules

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Smoke shops under fire in Philly over unregulated products

Philadelphia is debating new rules for smoke shops that sell unregulated substances like kratom and hemp-based THC. Two bills aim to tighten control by classifying these products as "intoxicating, " requiring special licenses, and testing for safety. Buyers would also need to be over 21. The push co

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May 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Smart Way to Upgrade Your Old TV Without Breaking the Bank

Many people don’t think twice about their old TVs until they notice apps loading slowly or streaming stuttering. A new TV can be expensive, but a small device like the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus might be a smarter fix. It plugs into any TV and instantly improves picture quality and speed. Right now, it’s

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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Comedians face backlash for jokes that hit too close to home

A recent comedy event meant to celebrate Kevin Hart’s career took a sharp turn when two comedians crossed lines with jokes about race and tragedy. Tony Hinchcliffe joked about George Floyd, a Black man whose death during police restraint sparked global protests, saying Floyd was "laughing so hard he

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Syria joins G7 talks: what’s behind the invite?

Next month, Syria will take a seat at the G7 table in France. President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected to attend the June summit in Évian-les-Bains, marking the country’s first appearance at the yearly gathering since it began in 1975. The invitation was handed personally to Syria’s finance minister du

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