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May 17 2026WEATHER

Rainfall Is Coming, But Alabama Still Faces a Drought

Alabama’s weather forecast says rain will arrive later in the week, but it won’t be enough to fix the state’s long‑standing dry spell. Most regions will see light showers, while the southern part of the state—where drought is most severe—will get only a trickle. The U. S. Drought Monitor shows larg

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May 17 2026WEATHER

Strong Winds Set for Los Angeles County and Inland Empire This Weekend

A wind warning is in effect across parts of Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire until 11 p. m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast calls for steady breezes that could reach 40 to 50 miles per hour, especially in areas known for gusty weather such as the San Bernardin

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May 17 2026LIFESTYLE

A Century of Food on Ghent Road

The spot on Ghent Road in Fairlawn has been a food hub for almost 100 years, switching hands and names more times than most people can count. It started with the Ghent Road Inn in 1930, a roadside stop that offered hearty meals during Prohibition. The first owner promised top‑notch service and a men

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May 17 2026BUSINESS

Family CEO Navigates a Billionaire Legacy

Jennifer Harvey leads Crown Worldwide, a logistics firm that grew from a post‑war relocation service to a global player in supply chain solutions. Her father, Jim Thompson, founded the company in 1965 to help U. S. military families settle in Japan. Growing up, she often visited the office and met s

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May 17 2026CRYPTO

Digital Rules May Light the Way for Crypto Users

The Senate Banking Committee moved forward with the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, voting 15‑9 to advance its draft. This step does not yet make the law; it simply signals that Washington is seriously considering a clear framework for digital currencies. The bill still faces debate on anti‑mon

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May 17 2026CELEBRITIES

Bryan Cranston’s Series Vanishes from Netflix in Two Weeks

The 2026 calendar marked a busy period for Bryan Cranston, who returned to the screen as Hal in Hulu’s revival of “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair. ” However, one of his darker projects is on the brink of a major shift. The crime drama “Your Honor, ” which had enjoyed a presence on Netfl

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Hollywood’s Job Crisis Hits the Mayor’s Debate

Los Angeles city council member Nithya Raman walks through a silent film set, telling voters that the city’s once‑busy studios have shrunk since 2018. She says her own family ties to the industry make the issue personal, and she vows to keep Los Angeles as a global filming hub. The production slu

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Coordinating Care: Europe’s COVID Lessons

The coronavirus crisis forced European health systems to rethink how they work together. When hospitals, laboratories and public‑health agencies started talking in sync, the country that could share information fastest saw better outcomes. Countries that had formal plans for emergency cooperat

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May 17 2026POLITICS

State Agencies vs Local Voices: A Call for Fairer Road Rules

The story begins in a small South Carolina town where the state’s transportation office decided it would not negotiate with local leaders. Instead, it pushed a single road design that promised to cut crashes by 70 percent—an estimate that seemed to silence any debate. The town’s officials, elected b

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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Star Wars Comes Back to the Big Screen

A new movie called The Mandalorian and Grogu will open in theaters on May 22, 2026. It follows the adventures of Din Djarin and his child after three seasons on Disney+. This is the first new Star Wars film in theaters since 2019. The head of Lucasfilm, Dave Filoni, talked about how the fra

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