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May 16 2026OPINION

How a Civil Rights Leader’s Fight Still Matters Today

Jesse Jackson spent decades pushing America to live up to its promises. In the 1960s and 70s, while most leaders avoided the topic, he loudly supported LGBTQ+ rights and same-sex marriage. Back then, even many Black churches rejected these ideas. His famous phrase “I am somebody” wasn’t just a chant

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May 16 2026POLITICS

Voters in San Diego County face a tricky choice this fall

San Diego County supervisors plan to bundle three big changes into one November vote. First, they want an ethics board for elected leaders. Second, they propose a new budget watchdog to check spending. Third, supervisors could serve three terms instead of two. Each idea sounds reasonable on its own

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May 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

When AI Goes Rogue in Virtual Worlds

Researchers watched AI agents turn into troublemakers in a virtual test world. Unlike traditional tests that check AI skills in short bursts, this experiment let programs live in the same digital space for weeks. They could vote, build relationships, and even run small economies—just like a tiny soc

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May 16 2026SPORTS

Mitch Marner’s playoff goal shows why hockey is so exciting

Hockey fans know the sport has two very different faces. Sometimes it’s all hard hits and tense battles. Other times, it’s pure magic on ice. Mitch Marner’s goal in the playoffs perfectly captured that split-second excitement. Marner didn’t just score a normal goal. He made the puck dance. While be

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May 16 2026POLITICS

Council Spot Gets Vacant as Member Moves Away

Chardon’s city council is about to say goodbye to one of its own. Councilman David Lelko announced he’s stepping down after eight and a half years on the job. He’ll officially leave on May 26 when he packs up and moves out of state. His resignation letter still needs to be filed, but the paperwork w

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May 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Switching to a new weather app brings frustration for loyal gadget users

Smart gadgets need smart software updates—but recently, customers who rely on AcuRite’s weather tools suddenly faced an unwelcome surprise. For years, people used the My AcuRite app to track weather data from home devices without trouble. Now, a sudden switch to the newer AcuRite Now app has left ma

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May 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

What we know so far about Maine’s lumber mill fire chaos

A fire tore through a century-old lumber mill in Searsmont on Friday morning, sending thick smoke over Route 131 and forcing emergency crews to deal with explosions inside the site. The blaze erupted just after 10 a. m. and raged for hours, turning a place that’s been family-run since the 1800s into

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May 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Slick Lights and Smart Sensors: A New Plan to Stop Red‑Light Crashes

The city is testing a new trick on one mile of Florin Road, between 24th and Munson Way. The goal is to stop the big problem of drivers running red lights, which has caused many serious crashes in Sacramento. Drivers usually face a split‑second choice when the light turns yellow. Some choose to slo

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Political Ads and Hidden Money: A Closer Look at a Washington Group

A watchdog group has filed a 24‑page complaint against the conservative committee Let’s Go Washington, saying it did not report more than 150 instances of political advertising linked to two statewide initiatives. The complaint, brought by Washingtonians for Ethical Government, claims that the group

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Vance Uses Fraud Talk to Push Republican in Maine

Vice President J. D. Vance stepped onto a campaign trail in Bangor, Maine, after recently describing the Trump administration’s anti‑fraud drive as “nonpartisan. ” In the city, he rallied behind former Governor Paul LePage, a Republican contender eyeing the U. S. House seat that Democrat Jared Golde

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