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May 23 2026ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change: A Threat to Both People and Planet

The earth is heating up fast, and it’s no small problem. Scientists warn that if we don’t act soon, millions of people could face extreme heat, food shortages, and even death. The worst part? Many of these people live in places where life is already tough. The richest nations, mostly in North Americ

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May 22 2026CRIME

Fake Blood Prints: How They Can Trick Investigators

A crime scene can hold a bloody fingerprint that helps identify the culprit. The pattern and the DNA in the blood give strong clues to a judge or jury. But sometimes the print is not real. A latent print may already be there, and later blood can make it look like a fresh mark. This is calle

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May 22 2026BUSINESS

Car Prices Rise as Costs Climb in India

India’s biggest car maker, Maruti Suzuki, is set to raise the price of its vehicles because the cost of making them has gone up. The price hike comes after a chain reaction that began in the Middle East, where fighting has made it harder for goods to move around the world and has pushed up fuel pric

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May 22 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Card Game Fantasy Top Says Goodbye

Fantasy Top, a game that mixed fantasy sports with crypto influencer cards, will shut down by the end of June. The idea was simple: pick NFT cards that represent popular crypto personalities and watch their social media buzz determine your score. Players could build lineups just like in fantasy foot

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May 22 2026CRYPTO

Kraken and MoneyGram Team Up to Let Crypto Turn Into Cash Anywhere

Kraken has teamed up with MoneyGram so that people can swap their digital money for real cash at almost half a million places around the globe. The new link lets users in more than 100 countries pull out money from their crypto wallets and pick it up at a MoneyGram office. The deal tackles a big

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May 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

How to Share a Loved One’s Story in the Newspaper

When someone passes away, people want to remember them. A newspaper can help by printing an obituary. You can send the details in several ways. First, you can email a form that lists what you need. The form asks for the deceased’s name, your full contact details, a photo, and the text of the notice

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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Balboa Island’s 31st Parade: Surf Vibes, Music and Community Spirit

The 31st annual parade on Balboa Island will kick off at 11 a. m. on Sunday, May 31, and it promises a wave of nostalgia with its surf‑culture theme. The organizers have chosen the Beach Boys’ classic “Good Vibrations” as a tribute to the late Brian Wilson and the music that shaped Southern Californ

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Healthy Foods, Healthy Liver: How Carrots and Apples Can Help

A recent study looked at the link between eating foods high in provitamin‑A carotenoids—like carrots, sweet potatoes and oranges—and the risk of a liver condition called metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Exa

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Body Shape After Big Weight Loss: What Works and What Doesn’t

After a major weight drop, people often wonder how to keep the new shape and avoid health problems. Some options look at surgery, hormone therapy, or everyday habits. First, a common procedure is bariatric surgery. It can reduce the stomach’s size or change how food travels, which helps people lose

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May 22 2026ART

A New Look at Cayuga Stories in Auburn

The West End Arts Campus in Auburn is preparing to showcase a fresh exhibition that explores the Cayuga people’s journey beyond their traditional lands. The display will travel across various venues, including the Schweinfurth Art Center and the Cayuga Museum of History & Art, giving visitors a chan

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