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May 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Crime Show Coming from the Author of Harry Bosch

The popular crime novelist who brought us Harry Bosch is set to make a new appearance on television. His latest book, Nightshade, published in 2024, is being turned into a TV series for HBO Max. The adaptation is headed by writer and producer David E. Kelley, known for shows like The Practice

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May 28 2026LIFESTYLE

Home Buying Made Simple: Maine’s Money‑Saving Tools

Buying a house in Maine can feel like climbing a steep hill, especially with high prices and mortgage rates. Yet there are many ways to ease the climb. First‑time buyers can join free or low‑cost education classes that walk them through budgeting, spotting bad lenders and preventing foreclosure. The

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May 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Heat Wave Ahead: What the Next Five Years Might Look Like

Scientists warn that Earth’s temperature is likely to rise again and again in the next five years, breaking the safe limit agreed by countries in 2015. The new climate models show a high chance—about three‑quarters—that the average temperature from 2026 to 2030 will exceed 1. 5 °C above pre‑industri

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Sharyn Alfonsi’s CBS Exit Highlights Press Freedom Tensions

Alfonsi, a long‑time “60 Minutes” reporter, has not had her contract renewed by CBS News after she pushed back against the network’s decision to pull a story on a Salvadoran prison that holds many Venezuelan migrants. The piece, which was scheduled to air in the United States, was removed only hours

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May 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

City Smog and Health Bills: A Quick Look

Industrial growth in Iranian cities is a double‑edged sword. On one side it boosts jobs and factories, but on the other it releases fine dust that clogs the air. This tiny pollution, called PM2. 5, can sneak into lungs and cause long‑term sickness. Researchers have begun to notice that when the air

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May 28 2026WEATHER

Hail Is Getting Bigger as the Planet Heats Up

Climate change is turning hail into a bigger, costlier threat. A new study shows that as the world warms, storms will produce more large hailstones—those bigger than a marble—and fewer smaller ones. By the end of this century, the frequency of large hail could rise between 38 % and 47 %, depending

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Former Minister Signals Exit After Climate Deal Fallout

The ex‑environment chief has announced he will leave Parliament later this summer, citing disappointment over the government’s softened climate stance. He had already left the cabinet last year, stepping down as culture minister to oppose a deal that would allow Alberta to build an oil export pipeli

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May 28 2026CRIME

The Jail Call That Became a Drama

Mackenzie Shirilla, now 20, is behind bars after a fatal crash that killed her ex‑boyfriend and a friend. While at the Cuyahoga County Jail in Cleveland, she used her phone call with her mother to complain about missing an iPad and the food she was given. She begged her mom to ask the jail staff, bu

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May 28 2026HEALTH

Immigrant Health: Why Culture, Money and Climate Shape Weight

Many people who move to richer nations face a rising risk of obesity. A big review of earlier studies looks at how culture, income and the local environment all mix to influence weight gain. Instead of just listing facts, this overview digs into the different ways living in a new country can chan

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May 28 2026CRIME

Crypto Boss Faces Release After Year Behind Bars

A 33‑year‑old crypto figure named William Duplessie is set to leave Rikers Island after a year in custody. He will be freed on a $250, 000 bail package that his family has agreed to back up. The Manhattan court approved the deal on Wednesday, and he should exit the jail by Thursday. Duplessie is ac

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