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May 12 2026CRIME

How crime reports can leave families in the dark

Eric Tarpinian-Jachym had just finished his summer internship in Washington when his life ended. The 21-year-old was walking near 7th and M Streets Northwest last June when a stray bullet hit him during a shooting. Police say the shot wasn’t meant for him, but that doesn’t bring him back. Three peop

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May 11 2026RELIGION

Vatican Visitor Joins Taiwan’s 60‑Year Buddhist Charity Milestone

A Vatican representative recently traveled to Taiwan for the 60th anniversary of the Tzu Chi Foundation, a Buddhist charity known worldwide for its disaster relief work. The visit comes at a time when the Holy See is looking to strengthen ties with China, yet it also maintains one of only twelve for

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Surgery Can Ease Headaches From Pinched Nerves

Some headaches last all day and ignore medicine. Doctors say a few of these pains come from nerves that feel squeezed by nearby tissue or muscle. These are called trigger‑site headaches. When the occipital nerve in the back of the neck is squeezed, pain starts behind the neck and spreads to one s

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Victory Bar & Grill Gets New Hands, Plans Fresh Upgrades

The Victory Bar & Grill in West Berlin is now owned by a new group. Husband‑and‑wife team Andy and Loukia Likogiannis sold the spot, a move confirmed by restaurant broker Bielat Santore & Company. The place has long been a favorite for sports fans and casual diners. It features 50 big TVs,

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Children’s New Home: A Fresh Start in Seongnam

Smilegate Hope Studio, led by Chair Kwon Hyuk‑bin, teamed up with Jongkim Design Studio to give a much‑needed makeover to Smile House No. 6, a shelter for children who lack basic support. The old building in Seongnam was riddled with electrical fire risks, leaking pipes, bad airflow and no private r

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May 11 2026HEALTH

New Diabetes Risks After COVID: What the Numbers Say

A huge study looked at 42 million people in England to see if catching COVID can lead to new diabetes. The researchers focused on two kinds of diabetes: type 1 (T1D) and type 2 (T2D). They wanted to know if factors like body weight, how much money people make, and where they live change the ri

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Aurora’s Big Sports Day: A Fresh Look at a Long‑Standing Tradition

Aurora’s 32nd Sports Festival kicked off with a burst of energy at Phillips Park, where middle schoolers from 14 local schools gathered to compete in a wide array of games. The event, organized by the city’s Youth Services Division, draws more than a thousand students and a similar number of volunte

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May 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dua Lipa Takes on Samsung Over TV Box Images

A British pop star has filed a lawsuit against the South Korean electronics company, demanding at least fifteen million dollars. The case claims that Samsung used a copyrighted picture of the singer on the front of cardboard boxes for its television sets. The image in question was taken at a 2

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s Coast Guard Sends Chinese Research Ship Packing Up

The coast guard in Taiwan says it has chased a Chinese research vessel away from waters close to the island. The ship, named “Tongji, ” is only a year old and was spotted 29 nautical miles southeast of Taiwan’s southern tip, just outside the country’s restricted zone. The Taiwanese officers observed

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May 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

HBO’s Final Season of “Hacks” Keeps Growing Stronger

The show that many call the best comedy on TV is heading to its final chapter, and it’s getting better. “Hacks” has already earned a near‑perfect rating, but the last season shows why it’s still worth watching. The series takes a sharp look at Hollywood through the eyes of two stand‑up comics fro

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