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May 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

May in Erie: Shows, Laughs and Birdwatching

Erie’s spring calendar bursts with music, comedy and nature. On May 1 the Warner Theatre hosts Anne Wilson’s new album launch, while a comedy night at Kellar’s Magic Club features Greg Warren. The next day, the same venue shows a stand‑up by Basile and a special piano concert of Britten’s War 

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May 01 2026HEALTH

Diverse Faces, Trust Issues on TikTok Dermatology

TikTok has become a go-to spot for many Americans looking for quick laughs or news, and doctors are hopping on the trend to share health tips. Dermatology videos are especially popular because skin problems affect everyone. Yet, the field itself is still not very diverse. A recent study looked at t

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May 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

Newport News Opens Energy Innovation Hub

The Secure Energy Future Center (SEFC) in Newport News has opened its doors, marking a new chapter for the city’s push toward clean and reliable power. The building, part of a network of Virginia Tech research parks, focuses on turning ideas into real products that can help the economy grow and crea

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May 01 2026EDUCATION

Massachusetts Adds 2, 500 New Spots in Hands‑On School Programs

The state has just given a boost of $70 million to career‑technical schools, opening up about 2, 500 new places for students who want practical training. The money will spread across 28 schools and will allow many of them to grow existing courses or start fresh ones. In total, the capital gran

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Senseonics Raises $80 Million to Push Diabetes Tech Forward

Senseonics, a maker of implantable glucose monitors, has set the price for its upcoming stock sale. The company will offer eight million shares at five dollars each, aiming to bring in about eighty million dollars before fees. Investors can also receive pre‑funded warrants, which let them buy the sa

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May 01 2026CRIME

Police Clear Troopers After Fatal Shooting Near Dover

In June 2024, a confrontation outside an assisted‑living home in Dover turned deadly. A visitor named Arnold Azamar Jr. , who had been barred from the facility for earlier aggressive acts, arrived to see his mother. After dinner, a disagreement over whether he could leave with her sparked a verbal c

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

'Understanding How Teens See Gun Violence'

The new tool, called the Gun‑X Scale, was made to spot how much young people notice gun fights and risky gun habits around them. Researchers used a big group of more than five thousand teens and young adults from all over the country, asking them questions between September 2023 and January 2024. Th

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May 01 2026POLITICS

A New Look at Puerto Rico Tax Plans

The debate over how people can reduce their tax bills has shifted to a new focus. Senate Finance Committee members are now asking the IRS to dig into tax advice that may have helped wealthy clients skip over $100 million in federal taxes. The critics say the advice came from two big law firms,

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

Brain Boost: How Motivation Shapes Learning in the First Year of a New Language

People who start learning a new language often see their brains change in surprising ways. In a year-long study, researchers followed learners to watch how the brain’s structure and function shifted as they improved. They also measured how much students wanted to succeed, their confidence, and the t

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May 01 2026CELEBRITIES

Shocking Lawsuit Fight Over Confidentiality Deals

Howard Stern has taken a stand against former executive assistant Leslie Kuhn, who sued the star and his wife for $2. 5 million a few weeks ago. The 72‑year‑old host says the case is a “shakedown” and calls it a transparent sham, according to court papers. His lawyer, Ilene Farkas, added that the co

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