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May 03 2026OPINION

Unexpected lessons from two spiritual giants

Journalists often expect celebrities to act like they're too important for small talk. So when the Dalai Lama stepped away from a 1994 news conference at Berea College, he did the opposite—making time for each reporter who had just spent minutes documenting his every word. His quiet gratitude stood

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May 03 2026SPORTS

Baseball’s shifting lineup: what happens when young talent meets team success?

The New York Yankees are facing a classic baseball dilemma these days. A top prospect turned everyday player finds himself on the outside looking in, while a newer face steps in and delivers right away. Anthony Volpe, once a rising star with a Gold Glove and 21 home runs as a rookie, is now waiting

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May 03 2026WEATHER

Northeast Ohio’s weather sees a flip-flop this week

This week in Northeast Ohio, residents will experience a quick switch from chilly mornings to warmer, stormier days. Early Saturday brings a light shower chance, but skies clear up as temperatures stay in the low 50s—cooler than usual for this time of year. Nighttime temperatures drop to around 37

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May 03 2026WEATHER

Cloudy Skies and Umbrella Weather in South Carolina

Today won’t be the best day for outdoor plans in Columbia and nearby areas. A steady stream of rain is expected to linger through early afternoon, with some parts of the Midlands seeing heavy downpours. The wet start makes sense—November in the South often brings damp, chilly days. By late morning,

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May 03 2026WEATHER

Minnesota’s weekend weather: sunshine today, small chance of rain tonight

This weekend, Minnesota is getting a classic spring weather mix. Saturday mornings started out cool but slowly warmed up under bright sunshine. By afternoon, temperatures hit around 64 degrees in most areas. As the day goes on, clouds will build up from the west as a weather front drifts in from Nor

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May 03 2026CRIME

What happens when everyday choices turn dangerous?

A young girl vanished decades ago, leaving her family searching for answers. Jennifer Sophia Marteliz was just seven when she disappeared from Tampa in 1982. Now, at 50, she’s still missing—her face updated in age-progressed photos, but her fate unknown. Meanwhile, a father in Virginia made a split-

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Japan’s Leader Visits Hanoi to Revive Business Ties

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will travel to Hanoi on Saturday for a meeting with Vietnamese President To Lam. The two leaders aim to strengthen their 2023 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which covers energy, technology, minerals and regional peace. Japan still ranks as one of Vietnam’

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May 02 2026SCIENCE

New Creatures Added to Pacific Aquarium’s Ocean Health Tracker

The Long Beach aquarium has refreshed its free Marine Species Report Card, a public guide that shows how California’s coastal wildlife are doing. After two years of work, the original 30‑species list now grows to include three more: the cabezon fish, the horn shark and the sheep crab. The report

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May 02 2026CRYPTO

BlackRock’s Crypto Fees: Small Bite, Big Price Tag

BlackRock’s crypto division made $42 million in fees during the first quarter, a modest amount compared to its total ETF revenue. The firm’s overall ETF business earned more than $2. 4 billion in the same period. Crypto products hold about 1. 11 % of BlackRock’s $5. 48 trillion in ETF assets,

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May 02 2026HEALTH

Peptide Sprays: A Needle‑Free Path to Wellness

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act like tiny messages inside the body, telling cells how to grow, heal and stay healthy. Because of their power, scientists and companies are racing to find ways to give people these molecules without needles. One company has turned a simple spray

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