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May 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Vienna Hosts Eurovision Finale Amid Music, Protest and Surprise

The biggest song event in Europe is set to finish in Vienna this Saturday. A big hall, the Wiener Stadthalle, will light up with 25 different acts from all over the continent. Millions of people watching at home will decide who wins, and the winner’s country will host next year. People love t

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May 16 2026SCIENCE

Bacteria from a Trash Heap Turn Plastic Into Less

Scientists found two kinds of bacteria that can eat a type of plastic called polypropylene. The bacteria were taken from a landfill in Rishikesh, India. They named the strains KRS102 and KRS236. The team first checked that the bacteria were real by looking at their DNA. They also tested if the mi

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May 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Wildfire Threats Near Canyon, Evacuations Ordered

A big wildfire is moving fast in Randall County. The blaze could reach places like Canyon, Umbarger, Happy and Palo Duro Canyon. Firefighters say it is moving east‑northeast at 3 to 5 mph. Emergency officials asked people near Cemetery Road, Circle J Road and the River Falls Airport to leave. They

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May 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Urban Green Spaces: The Key to a Healthier Gut

Rewilding, the process of restoring natural habitats in cities, is gaining attention for its potential to boost human health. When towns grow and forests disappear, people lose daily contact with a wide range of microbes that once lived in soil and plants. This loss may be linked to the rise o

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May 16 2026OPINION

Protecting Florida’s Wildlife: A Daily Commitment

Florida’s natural world is a mix of rivers, beaches and forests that many people love. Those habitats are home to animals like manatees, sea turtles and panthers that have lived here for centuries. When these creatures are safe, the places they live stay healthy and people can enjoy them in their fr

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May 16 2026SPORTS

Wind‑Proof Golf: How Chris Gotterup Mastered the Storm

Gotterup rolled into the PGA Championship with a calm that matched the gusty weather at Aronimink Golf Club. Instead of complaining about the wind, he treated it like a puzzle to solve. In New Jersey’s breezy streets, the young golfer learned early that every gust could be an ally if you play

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May 16 2026OPINION

Small Business Dreams Stall in Anchorage’s Red‑Tape Maze

Anchorage says it wants small businesses, yet the city’s permitting system often feels like a hurdle for anyone with a modest idea. A recent story illustrates how a simple bathroom upgrade—just adding a shower—turned into a multi‑year, multi‑thousand‑dollar ordeal. The process demanded architects, e

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May 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Film House Sweetheart Entertainment

Nicky Weinstock and Andrea Bucko have teamed up to create Sweetheart Entertainment, a fresh production company that debuted at Cannes while both had movies in the festival’s competition sections. Weinstock produced “Clarissa, ” shown in Directors’ Fortnight, and Bucko worked on James Gray’s “Paper T

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May 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Life, Law, and Legacy: The Story of Claudine Longet

Claudine Longet, a French singer and actress who once captured headlines for her role in a high‑profile manslaughter case, passed away at 84. Her nephew posted the news on social media, calling her a true inspiration and saying she would remain an “another star in the sky. ” Longet’s death fol

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May 16 2026BUSINESS

Sony Announces the Exit of Long‑Serving Communications Leader

Sony Pictures Entertainment has announced that Stacy Weitz will leave her position as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at the end of this month, after ten years with the studio. Weitz began her career at Sony in 2016 as Vice President of Corporate Communications and was promoted

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