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May 10 2026EDUCATION

Celebrating a Teacher’s Journey at Buffalo State

Buffalo State University will honor Wendy A. Paterson, a 1975–76 alumna who now serves as interim dean of the School of Education and Applied Professions, with its Distinguished Alumnus Award. The award is presented at the 154th Commencement on Saturday, May 16, in the campus Sports Arena. The un

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May 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Caregivers Talk About New Tech for Teens With CHARGE

Family helpers are the backbone of life for teens who have CHARGE syndrome. They help with daily tasks, school work and play. But how do they feel about the newest gadgets that could help? Researchers asked a group of these caregivers what they think. They wanted to know how the family s

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May 10 2026SPORTS

Indoor Golf’s Big Leap: From Korean Trend to U. S. Boom

Golfzon now runs more than 6, 500 indoor golf simulator sites across South Korea, owning a large share of the country’s off‑course market. Years ago, many Koreans saw simulators as just a fancy video game, but that view has flipped. Today the company reports twice as many rounds inside its centers t

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May 10 2026BUSINESS

Topgolf Faces Big Staff Cuts After New Ownership

Topgolf, the popular golf‑themed entertainment chain, has started cutting jobs across the country after being bought by a private‑equity group. The company’s three Alabama sites in Huntsville, Birmingham and Mobile have all felt the impact, with reports that about five workers were let go at each lo

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Drive‑In Nights: A Glimpse of Jackson’s Golden Screen Era

Jackson, Michigan, once buzzed with the hum of car radios and the glow of a giant screen as people gathered for evening movies at two beloved drive‑in theaters. The first, opened in 1948, drew families and teens alike with its low ticket price of fifty cents and a promise that kids could stay overni

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May 10 2026ENVIRONMENT

A Fresh Look at Protecting Flathead Lake

Flathead Lake is famous for its clear water, and that clarity comes from careful choices made by people over many years. Those decisions were based on old knowledge, modern science and solid rules, because once water gets dirty it is hard to clean up again. Even though more people are moving into t

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May 10 2026SCIENCE

Plainfield North Shines in State Science Olympiad

The University of Illinois hosted the state‑level Science Olympiad, where 54 schools vied for top honors. Plainfield North High School, after placing fourth in its regional meet, qualified to compete among the best teams in the state. At the tournament on April 18, students from Plainfield North

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May 10 2026CRYPTO

Which Crypto Wins the Long‑Term Game?

The debate over whether XRP or Ethereum is a smarter long‑term bet boils down to how each coin’s ecosystem can keep growing and staying useful. XRP has built its reputation on Ripple’s focus on regulation and banking needs. Its ledger now supports a tokenized asset market worth about $1 billion,

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May 10 2026CRIME

Crypto Crime Surge: Europe Leads the Attack Wave

Recent data shows that violent thefts targeting cryptocurrency owners have climbed sharply, with losses topping $101 million in the first four months of 2026. A security firm that tracks these incidents reports that only 34 attacks have been recorded worldwide, yet the damage has nearly doubled comp

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Star‑Studded Showdown at the Lakers vs. Thunder Game 3

The third game of the Western Conference semifinals turned downtown Los Angeles into a celebrity hotspot, with movie stars, music producers, and sports legends filling the arena. Leonardo DiCaprio sat on the baseline beside the Thunder bench, joined by actor Lukas Haas. Nearby, Don Johnson and No

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