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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 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 2026CRYPTO

CME Expands Crypto Reach with New Index Futures

The CME Group is stepping deeper into the massive digital‑asset world, announcing plans to launch Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures on June 8 after regulators give the green light. These new contracts will be the first of their kind weighted by market capitalisation, letting traders expose themselves

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Nation’s Science Future at Risk: What the Board Cuts Mean

The National Science Board, which guides a key federal agency that funds research, was abruptly cleared of its members by a recent government decision. This move happened without clear justification and followed major budget cuts to the agency that has been a backbone of American innovation for deca

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May 15 2026EDUCATION

MIT Faces Drop in Funding and Students

MIT is dealing with a sharp decline in research money and graduate numbers. Last year, federal grants fell by more than 20 percent, cutting the university’s total research budget by about 10 percent. Other sponsors have stepped up, but not enough to cover the loss from government sources. Gra

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Scientists Vanish: How a Conspiracy Took Over the Headlines

The story of missing scientists has spread like wildfire, moving from fringe blogs to the halls of Congress. It began in early April when a retired Air Force general linked to UFO lore disappeared near Albuquerque, sparking speculation that he and others had been silenced. The narrative grew when a

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May 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Peacock’s crime drama ‘M. I. A. ’ hits NBC with a free pilot episode

A new crime show called ‘M. I. A. ’ is landing on NBC after its online release. The first episode will air on Thursday, May 14, at 10 p. m. ET, giving viewers a chance to watch the pilot for free without cable. If you don’t have a TV antenna or cable, you can still tune in through streaming services

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May 15 2026SPORTS

Small-town wrestler shocks top competitors to reach championship

Jayden James wasn’t supposed to be throwing opponents down on a mat in Kentucky this week. He was supposed to be cramming for a finance test at his New Jersey high school. But instead of worrying about spreadsheets, he spent Thursday outgrabbing seasoned college wrestlers twice his age in the U. S.

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May 15 2026LIFESTYLE

Nutley’s MEAL restaurant ends 15-year run with a final celebration

After fifteen years serving Nutley, New Jersey, a local spot known for food, drinks, and music is shutting down. The restaurant, which opened in its current form over a decade ago, quietly confirmed its last night would be May 16. Instead of fading quietly, it’s throwing a big party to say thanks.

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May 15 2026CELEBRITIES

Highlights from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival red carpet

This year’s film festival in Cannes became a stage not just for new movies, but for real-world debates about art and technology. The event runs every May, and the 2026 edition was no exception, filling the French Riviera with glamour and gossip. Attendees lined up to cheer for blockbusters like The

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