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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

New Jersey tightens security around migrant center as protests grow

New Jersey is taking extra steps to control protests near a large immigrant detention facility in Newark. While visits for detainees resumed Sunday, the area around Delaney Hall is now off-limits to protesters after recent clashes between activists and federal agents. State police have expanded thei

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May 31 2026ENVIRONMENT

Air quality alert issued for parts of southern Colorado

Southern Colorado residents will need to watch their outdoor plans this weekend. An alert has been issued for four counties—Teller, El Paso, Pueblo, and eastern Fremont—covering cities like Colorado Springs and Pueblo. The state health department warns that air quality will dip to levels considered

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May 30 2026WEATHER

Maine braces for a wet and wild Saturday

Southern Maine isn’t the only place getting soaked this weekend. A strong storm system rolling through the region is bringing heavy rain and rough conditions to the coast and inland areas. The National Weather Service has scrambled to issue warnings before the worst of it hits, turning a typical wee

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May 29 2026SCIENCE

Unseen bugs in NYC: Can scientists find new species in the city?

New York City is packed with people, buildings, and noise. But beneath that concrete jungle, tiny creatures are hiding in plain sight. Scientists think the city might be home to hundreds or even thousands of unknown insect species. Not giant animals like pigeons or squirrels—but small flies, wasps,

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

Helping Small Outdoor Businesses Grow in New Mexico

New Mexico’s small outdoor recreation businesses are getting a fresh boost. A group that supports these businesses has rebranded and is back with a new leader. The alliance, now called the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Business Alliance (NMORBA), once had over 100 members but lost momentum in recent

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May 29 2026POLITICS

New York Adds Tax on Luxury Second Homes

New York recently passed a budget that introduces a new tax on high-end second homes in New York City. The move aims to raise $500 million per year for the city, which is struggling with budget shortfalls. The tax targets luxury properties worth over $5 million, with rates increasing based on value.

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Big Solar Takes Over New York – Who’s Really Watching?

New York’s push for rapid solar energy growth has left locals and wildlife in the dark—literally. A law passed in 2019, meant to fast-track renewable projects, skipped basic environmental checks. Developers were handed a blank permit to build giant solar farms wherever land was cheap, ignoring warni

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May 28 2026SPORTS

New York and New Jersey take a closer look at World Cup ticket fairness

New York and New Jersey aren’t waiting around to see if ticket buyers get what they paid for at next year’s World Cup. The state attorneys general have launched an investigation into FIFA’s ticketing system after fans flagged issues like seats not matching what they bought. The probe focuses on matc

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May 27 2026HEALTH

New Mexico boosts doctor pay to fight healthcare gaps

New Mexico is betting big on student debt to fix its doctor shortage. The state just expanded a program that gives doctors up to $75, 000 a year for four years if they work in underserved areas. That’s triple the old reward of $25, 000 a year for three years. The goal? Fill the gap where 32 of 33 co

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May 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Knicks Fans Turn Playoff Games Into a Fashion Show

New York Knicks fans aren’t just cheering loudly—they’re dressing to impress. With the team one win away from the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years, fans have turned Madison Square Garden into a courtside runway. Gone are the days when playoff outfits were just team jerseys. Now, supporters

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