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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Shifting Furniture, Changing Lives: New Leader at Bridging

Bridging, a charity in the Twin Cities that helps people start fresh by giving them furniture and household essentials, has a new person in charge. Joel Spoonheim took over as executive director in May after working in healthcare leadership. His background includes roles at Fulcrum Health and Health

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May 11 2026HEALTH

What happens to your ankle as arthritis gets worse?

Ankle osteoarthritis doesn’t just cause pain—it also changes how the joint moves. Over time, the cartilage wears down, and the joint loses stability. Researchers wanted to see how this instability shows up in different stages of the disease. Instead of regular X-rays, they used a special scan called

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May 11 2026CRIME

Neighbors Woke Up to Police in Their Driveways After Night of Gunfire

Police were already on high alert when the first call came in at 10:30 p. m. on a Saturday night. Someone nearby reported hearing gunfire in North Fair Oaks, an area near San Francisco with a mix of families and quiet streets. Officers arrived to find 34-year-old Jose Gayton, a man undergoing what w

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Gap’s late 90s comeback: can old school jeans win new school hearts?

Back in the 1990s, Gap jeans were as common as sneakers on a school bus. The brand’s plain but durable pants were everywhere—malls, school halls, TV screens. Then shopping centers started emptying out, and Gap’s minimalist look lost some of its glow. Instead of sticking to what once worked, the comp

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May 11 2026RELIGION

A Leader Who Shaped Jewish Advocacy in America

Abraham Foxman, who spent 28 years leading the Anti-Defamation League, passed away at the age of 86. The organization announced his death but did not share details about the timing or location. His role wasn’t just about leadership—he became a recognizable voice for Jewish communities across the U.

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May 11 2026SPORTS

How a small Buffalo fan group hijacked the playoff spotlight

Ten hockey fans from South Buffalo didn't just show up for the first round of the playoffs—they turned the whole thing into their personal stage. Bonding over their love for the Sabres, they started calling themselves the Blade Gang. Their high-energy antics caught the attention of fans nationwide,

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May 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Notable Birthdays to Celebrate on May 10, 2026

May 10, 2026 brings a mix of familiar faces from entertainment and history. Music icon Bono hits 66, and it's worth noting his full name includes David as a middle name. Over in fashion, supermodel Linda Evangelista turns 61; her personal life includes a son named Augustin. Meanwhile, comedy fans ca

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May 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Showdown Brews in Crime Drama Twist

A new crime series keeps viewers hooked by dropping shocking turns while holding back key details until the last moment. The show follows a young woman driven by loss and rage, slowly climbing Miami’s criminal ladder to settle old scores. After tracking down those who ruined her life, she finally me

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May 11 2026CRIME

Safety Gaps Lead to Teen’s Attack in NYC

A 16-year-old girl from Long Island trusted an Uber ride to meet someone she had been chatting with online since January. That person turned out to be Ralfy Figueroa, a 26-year-old with a history of crimes. Figueroa had just finished a program meant to help young offenders avoid prison instead of se

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May 11 2026LIFESTYLE

Has Time Square’s Most Troubled Building Finally Found a Way Out?

A tower that once promised luxury over Times Square now stands as a symbol of New York’s persistent building problems. Built in 1930 as a grand hotel with over 600 rooms, it even had its own underground bus terminal. But barely a year later, the Great Depression forced it into foreclosure before it

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