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May 20 2026WEATHER

Wind Gusts Slam Michigan as Storms Charge Through

Last Monday’s storms left Michigan with more than just rain—they brought some of the strongest wind gusts ever recorded in the state. In Woodbury, near Eaton County, winds hit a staggering 90 mph, the highest reported anywhere in Michigan that day. Other areas felt the punch too, like Edgemont Park

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Banks Lock Doors as Protests Rage in Bolivia

La Paz’s banks hit pause Tuesday, shutting doors as street battles raged across the city. Unions, miners, and transport workers marched again, demanding the president ditch his cost-cutting plans and lower rising prices. Some protesters shouted for his removal, a sharp turn from the long stretch of

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May 18 2026FINANCE

Harvard Cuts Big Bitcoin Bets, Drops Ethereum Holdings

Harvard’s investment arm has trimmed its stake in the Bitcoin-focused ETF, cutting the number of shares from 5. 35 million to just over 3 million by the end of March. The remaining position is worth about $117 million at today’s price, a move that has pushed the fund from its former top spot to tent

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Russia’s Drone Hunt: A Week of Sky Battles Over Europe

Last week, Russia’s air defenses worked overtime to shoot down over 3, 000 Ukrainian drones. The numbers came from official reports, showing the biggest clashes happened on May 13 and May 17, with 572 and 1, 054 drones taken out each day. Most of these battles took place over western Russia, where t

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May 18 2026LIFESTYLE

A quiet town where old Hawaii meets the waves

Hanalei sits where the river greets the ocean, not far from towering waterfalls. Unlike busy tourist spots, this place keeps things simple. Small shops and food stands line the streets instead of chain stores. The town still feels like a farming village, even as visitors arrive. The bay’s wooden pie

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May 15 2026CRIME

Rare skull taken from church sparks hunt in Czech Republic

Last week, a historic relic vanished from a quiet church in the Czech countryside. Police say a 35-year-old man is now in custody for allegedly taking the 800-year-old skull of Saint Zdislava. The saint lived from 1220 to 1252 and is famous for helping the poor. Her canonization by the Pope in 1995

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May 14 2026CELEBRITIES

New Life After Loss

Lauren Rucker welcomed a daughter named Rosemary Hazen Rucker, or Rose, three months after her husband Wes died in a car crash. She posted the news on X with a picture of herself holding the baby, saying that while it was painful to be alone, she could feel Wes’s presence with her. In a photo fro

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May 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Taste the Summer: Ohio’s Wine & Fun Festival

Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland will host a two‑day gathering on August 7 and 8, running from noon to nine in the evening each day. The highlight is a wide selection of wines ranging from dry to sweet fruit styles, letting visitors sample and learn about different flavors. Alongside the drinks,

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Latvia's Political Turmoil Over Drone Flights

Latvia’s government just lost its tight grip on power after a key party ditched its support, shaking up the country’s leadership. The ruling coalition crumbled when the left-wing Progressives party pulled back, blaming Prime Minister Evika Silina’s handling of strange drone sightings over Latvian ai

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May 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Scenes: The Real Stories of Lawyers in High-Pressure Cases

Lawyers in the media and entertainment world don’t just handle paperwork—they step into some of the most chaotic situations imaginable. Some specialize in defending clients in serious criminal cases, like shootings or assaults. One recent example involved a lawyer getting a case dismissed for a clie

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