GENERAL ROBERT E LEE

May 04 2026CELEBRITIES

Ellen Burstyn’s 93‑Year‑Old Recipe for Staying Young

Ellen Burstyn shows that age is just a number when she talks about the habits she abandoned to stay fit at 93. Instead of drinking, smoking or eating meat, the Oscar winner follows a plant‑based diet and keeps active with daily walks in Central Park or gym sessions led by a trainer. She says t

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May 04 2026WEATHER

Weather in Mass. shifts gears: drizzle exits, warmth arrives, then storms possible

Early morning showers over eastern Massachusetts and the Cape will be gone by mid-morning Sunday as a cleaner, drier wind blows in from the northwest. The clouds break up through the afternoon and evening, leaving behind cooler air and gusty northwest winds that top out around 25 mph. Valley towns m

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May 04 2026HEALTH

Quick Health Checks for Local Student Athletes

Every year before sports season starts, students in the Bureau Valley area have one more thing to add to their to-do list: getting a sports physical. This year’s clinic is happening on May 12 from 5 to 7 p. m. at Bureau Valley High School. Local doctors will be on hand to do the checks, but there ar

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May 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hair Battles Fashion: Big Stars Ignore Dresses at Met Gala

Every year when the Met Gala rolls into May, one question pops into mind: why do celebrities sometimes care more about their hair than their designer gowns? While fashion critics spend hours analyzing clothes, the real drama happens above the shoulders. Some stars treat their locks like a quick-chan

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May 03 2026LIFESTYLE

South Shore’s Big Food Tasting Event for Charity

Every May, food lovers in the South Shore area get a chance to try dishes from some of the best local kitchens—all while supporting a good cause. This year’s food festival, happening on May 6 at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, isn’t just about eating. It’s a fundraiser where 34 restaurants and bever

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May 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

What really happens at the Met Gala behind the glamour

Every May, New York’s fashion world stops traffic on Fifth Avenue. The red carpet stretches outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, not because the museum is open for visitors, but because it’s closed for a private event. Around 400 guests pay five-figure sums or secure sponsorship from luxury brand

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May 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fashion and Fame Collide at the Kentucky Derby

Every year, Louisville’s Churchill Downs becomes the stage for a unique blend of horse racing enthusiasm and high-end fashion. The Kentucky Derby isn’t just about the fastest horse winning—it’s a cultural event where style takes center stage. The 2026 edition marked the 152nd running of this traditi

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May 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart materials that block signals: the next big thing in tech?

Electronics keep shrinking but they still need protection from unwanted radio waves. Old-school metal shields work fine, but they’re heavy and can’t adapt. A new approach uses two kinds of fields—electric and magnetic—to line up tiny flakes and wires inside a lightweight foam. Rotate the foam and su

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May 03 2026HEALTH

Running for Wellness: How New Yorkers Are Using Movement to Boost Mental Health

Every May, cities across the U. S. highlight mental health through special campaigns, and New York is no exception. This year, a local running group took the initiative further by blending physical exercise with mental wellness strategies. Their approach? Hosting events that encourage people to run,

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May 02 2026LIFESTYLE

Fresh Harvest, Fresh Vibes: Elkhart’s Saturday Market Comes Alive

Elkhart’s downtown buzzes again on Saturday mornings, as the city’s farmers market opens its gates on May 2. The event runs from nine in the morning until one in the afternoon, and it will stay on the calendar through September 26. Last year, people who visited almost tripled in number, with more

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