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May 25 2026WEATHER

Storm Season Outlook: What to Expect in 2026

The official start of the 2026 tropical storm and hurricane season is fast approaching, with scientists forecasting a quieter year overall. NOAA’s latest models suggest about a 35 % chance that the season will be near normal, while only a 10 % probability exists for more named storms than usual. A d

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Dry Day Ahead: Cincinnati Gets a Break from the Rain

The weekend’s steady showers pushed back two Reds games and changed the schedule for the Taste of Cincinnati festival. The National Weather Service in Wilmington now predicts a clear break on Monday, May 25, before the wet spell returns later in the week. Fog will blanket the city early, but it sh

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May 25 2026SCIENCE

Thermal‑Light Mix in Tumor Treatment: A New Computer View

Researchers have built a computer model that shows how light, heat and chemical reactions work together when treating cancer with a dye called indocyanine green (ICG). The model uses a fast Monte‑Carlo method on graphics cards to trace how 808‑nanometer laser light moves through a three‑dimension

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May 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Decade of Summer Sounds in Syracuse

Ten years ago, Syracuse got a new summer tradition that turned out to be more than just another stage. The Lakeview Amphitheater, now called the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater, opened in 2015 with a single country concert. What started as a $50 million project quickly became a cornerstone

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Early Morning Fog Alert: Stay Sharp on the Roads

Drivers woke up to a hazy surprise today as patches of fog rolled in, making visibility tricky. Instead of clear views, some areas now have sightlines shortened to just a quarter mile—about the length of two football fields. The fog isn’t sticking around all day; forecasts suggest it’ll lift by late

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Rainy weekend in Cincinnati? Here's what that means for you

Cincinnati is in for a wet Memorial Day weekend, with rain expected to stick around for most of Sunday and parts of the following days. The forecast shows a 70% chance of showers and storms rolling through downtown Cincinnati by early afternoon. While it won’t be a constant downpour, the heaviest bu

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Memorial Day weekend weather: wet East, dry West, and some surprises

Memorial Day weekend is shaping up to be a weather rollercoaster across the U. S. While the West enjoys mostly sunny skies and rising temperatures, the East braces for a soggy holiday with showers, storms, and even flash floods. A slow-moving weather front is the main culprit, pulling in moisture an

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May 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Orlando’s Hidden Gems Beyond Theme Parks

Orlando isn’t just about roller coasters and cartoon characters—though those are fun too. The city is mixing up its appeal with new attractions like Universal’s upcoming Epic Universe park, set to house five brand-new rides. Even sports fans get a treat: England and Costa Rica kick off the 2026 FIFA

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May 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why SNL writers fib to celebrities about their hosting gigs

Pete Davidson and John Mulaney once had the awkward job of cushioning the egos of A-list celebrities who bombed on their first shot at hosting Saturday Night Live. During a Netflix comedy panel, Mulaney shared stories from his early days as an SNL writer—back when he was just 25 and fresh out of sta

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May 24 2026SCIENCE

Science Explained: When Even Experts Need a Dictionary

Science communicators often describe their jobs as constant learning. They translate complex research into words everyone can grasp. But what happens when the research itself feels like another language? That’s the daily reality for those breaking down cutting-edge science. Take plasma physics. Exp

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