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May 15 2026SPORTS

Planning your trip to the Foxborough World Cup? Parking and rides are your best bet

Local fans heading to the World Cup matches in Foxborough this summer might want to leave the bus stops and metro stations for visitors. The stadium’s operator is pushing cars as the top way for Massachusetts residents to reach Gillette Stadium—now dubbed Boston Stadium for the event. Jim Nolan, a t

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May 15 2026POLITICS

South Carolina’s Public Health Chief Steps Down After Rough Ride

South Carolina just wrapped up its 2026 legislative session, and with it, the state’s top public health official is packing up his desk. Dr. Ed Simmer, who took charge of the Department of Public Health during the pandemic, left the building on May 14 when the legislature refused to give him a perma

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May 14 2026WEATHER

Heatwave Ahead: Michigan Gets a Summer Kick‑off

In the next few days, Michigan’s climate is heading toward a warm spell that could feel like summer early. Forecasts predict that Detroit’s temperatures might climb close to 90°F by Monday, a sharp rise from the current 50°F chills. Southern Michigan could see steady highs between 82°F and 85°F

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May 14 2026SPORTS

Big Sports Highlights Turned Into Cool Collectibles

Fans can now buy artwork that captures the most memorable moments of 2026’s sports scene. The collection highlights a gold‑medal goal by Jack Hughes at the Winter Olympics in Milan, the Michigan Wolverines’ triumph over UConn to win a national title, and the Indiana Hoosiers’ flawless 16‑0 season

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May 14 2026SPORTS

A Playful Pitch: Why Some Sports Traditions Miss the Mark

Teams that play video‑game sounds when a penalty ends and fans who sing the same pop hit at every game can feel like a joke to outsiders. In hockey, for example, the Penguins and Sabres have been heard blasting a “1‑up” chime from Super Mario whenever a player comes out of the box. The idea is to

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May 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sports Puzzle: Guess the Themes

A new daily brain‑teaser has been released by a sports news site that is part of a major newspaper. The challenge comes in four colour‑coded groups, each with its own theme that players must identify from a list of clues. The puzzle is available for free on the site’s own app and website, but it doe

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May 14 2026CELEBRITIES

New Life After Loss

Lauren Rucker welcomed a daughter named Rosemary Hazen Rucker, or Rose, three months after her husband Wes died in a car crash. She posted the news on X with a picture of herself holding the baby, saying that while it was painful to be alone, she could feel Wes’s presence with her. In a photo fro

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May 14 2026SPORTS

Curious Swings: How a Science‑Loving Golfer Keeps Her Edge

Charley Hull, the sixth‑ranked English golfer, is famous not only for her driving power but also for her love of learning. Before the Kroger Queen City Championship in Ohio, she spoke to reporters about how her fascination with science, history and geography shapes the way she plays. Hull says

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May 14 2026SPORTS

Kiffin’s Flip‑Flop: From Campus Complaints to Vanity Fair

Kiffin is a coach who changes his style like a chameleon. He moves from one job to the next, fitting in wherever he lands. When LSU asked him for a photo shoot at Tiger Stadium, he showed up in jeans and a tee, looking like a regular guy. The LSU football account shared the picture, hinting at an up

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s Quest for a Seamless Curved Phone

Apple is pushing its partners to create a new kind of OLED panel that bends on all four sides for a 2028 iPhone. The company wants a screen that rolls around the edges without the jagged look seen in today’s curved phones. To achieve this, Apple is asking Samsung and LG to produce a special ca

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