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May 31 2026ENVIRONMENT

Turning old tires into smoother, longer-lasting roads

Ann Arbor just paved two residential streets using asphalt mixed with recycled tire rubber—a small but meaningful test of a technology that’s been around for decades. Workers spread the dark, rubber-speckled pavement on Northbrook Place and Oakbrook Drive, turning about 2, 000 scrap tires into road

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May 31 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Way to Help Patients Walk Again

Helping people regain their ability to walk after an injury isn’t easy. Traditional rehabilitation can be slow, and some patients struggle to regain full movement. A new kind of robotic suit might change that. This lightweight exoskeleton helps patients relearn how to walk by gently guiding their le

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May 31 2026FINANCE

Tech Stocks Surge to Records: What’s Driving the Hype?

This week, tech stocks hit all-time highs, but some are now pushing into risky territory. Micron, a chipmaker for AI gadgets, saw its stock jump nearly 30%, pushing it into "overbought" levels. That’s fancy talk for "maybe it’s too expensive right now. " The surge came after UBS boosted its price ta

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May 31 2026TECHNOLOGY

Big Screen Dreams: When a Projector Beats a 4K TV

Choosing between a 4K TV and a 4K projector isn’t just about money—it’s about how you use the space. Projectors often cost more upfront, but that changes when screen size jumps past 85 inches. At that point, a good projector might match a TV’s price while giving you a much bigger picture. Still, not

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May 31 2026POLITICS

U. S. Takes Control of $1 Billion in Iranian Crypto

The U. S. government has recently taken hold of digital money worth about $1 billion linked to Iran, according to a high-ranking official. This move is part of a wider effort to block financial flows that support Tehran’s activities. During a discussion on a business news channel, the official menti

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May 31 2026CRIME

Tech scam alert: Fake AI trading bots led to $12. 3 million crypto fraud

A Texas man faces serious legal trouble after allegedly tricking people into investing over $12 million in a crypto scheme that promised big profits from AI trading bots. The U. S. regulator claims Nathan Fuller ran his operation through two fake companies, promising investors rapid returns—sometime

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May 31 2026ENVIRONMENT

Old Phones, Big Jobs: How Discarded Tech Helps Scientists Watch Nature

Remember that old phone gathering dust in your drawer? It might end up doing more than just taking photos. Scientists have found a clever way to give these devices a second life as environmental guardians. Instead of tossing them, researchers turn them into eco-friendly sensors that track how trees

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May 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Drones Rise to Save Lives and Shake Up First‑Responder Work

In a chilly March night near the Rio Grande Gorge, two teens were saved by a buzzing machine instead of a helicopter. The drone’s infrared camera spotted them before the cold set in, and rescuers acted fast from a command center. The success shows how drones can cut down wait times for help, giving

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May 30 2026POLITICS

Malta Votes Early, Labour Looks Set to Win

The vote began in Malta on Saturday. People went to the polls early because a snap election was called by Prime Minister Robert Abela. He said new challenges could arise from the global situation, so a quick decision was needed. Malta’s economy has been doing well. Growth reached 4% last year, and

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May 30 2026BUSINESS

Vote for Your Favorite Local Shops

The voting window for the Best of Mower County has opened and will stay open until July 2. In April and May, several businesses were shortlisted in each category, leaving up to five finalists for voters. Now residents can decide which local spot deserves the top honor in its field. This event

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