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May 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

MP Materials Takes Legal Action Against USAR Over Magnet Tech

MP Materials Corp. has officially filed a lawsuit against USA Rare Earth, claiming that the latter copied MP’s confidential permanent magnet technology. The case highlights a clash between two leaders in the rare‑earth industry, each vying for dominance in the global supply chain. MP alleges that US

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Parking Rules Shift: Kalispell Tightens Street Space and Fines

Kalispell city leaders are set to change how downtown parking works, aiming to free up street spots for shoppers and visitors. The plan comes after a report highlighted that parking shortages might be turning people away from the town’s main shopping area. \ The city council met on Tuesday to discu

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May 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Staten Island Hospital Adds Robot‑Assisted Knee Surgery

The only place on Staten Island that now uses a robot to help with knee replacements is Northwell Staten Island University Hospital, located in Ocean Breeze. The new system comes from Smith+Ne­phew and is called the CORI Surgical System. It works by letting doctors build a 3‑D picture of a patient’s

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Police Speed Ups After Dropping ShotSpotter, City Hopes for New Tech

The mayor says Chicago police are quicker without the gun‑shot detector he removed last year, citing a study that shows response times improved by more than four minutes on average. He calls critics’ worries “fear‑mongering” and says the tech had been a drain on resources. The city is still looki

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May 28 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Who Celebrate Birthdays on May 28

The day of May 28 brings a mix of celebrated birthdays. One star, the singer Gladys Knight, turns 82 and has graced shows like “Hot In Cleveland” and “The Jeffersons. ” Another, the pop icon Kylie Minogue, marks her 58th year and has served as a judge on “The X Factor UK. ” In acting, Alexa

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May 28 2026SPORTS

Sheffield United’s Defence Dilemma: Who Will Hold the Line?

The Blades are staring at a shaky back line as summer opens. Only two senior centre‑backs exist, and neither has proven themselves long enough for fans’ trust. The season ended in 13th place, a result that shows the defence needs urgent help if promotion is the goal. Mark McGuinness, signed

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May 28 2026OPINION

Powering Maine’s Future With Water

Maine businesses look for three things when they grow: skilled workers, good roads and steady power. The electricity that lights factories and offices is the first on their list. Energy prices have jumped in recent years. A higher cost for a factory means more money spent on each product. A small

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May 28 2026WEATHER

Thunderstorm Hits Northwestern Ravalli County

A strong storm is moving across northwestern Ravalli County. It travels about 10 miles per hour toward the northwest and will keep going until 7:30 PM MDT. The storm is seen on Doppler radar, which tracks its path and strength. Four towns feel the impact: Victor, Woodside, Pinesdale, and Bell

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May 28 2026SCIENCE

Phages Turn Bacteria Into Better Movers

Bacteria move thanks to tiny whip‑like structures called flagella, and those whips also catch the eye of the host’s immune system. Scientists found that certain viruses that live inside bacteria can tweak how these flagella are built by using special RNA‑controlled proteins called TldR. A human‑d

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May 28 2026HEALTH

Mapping the Hidden Risks of High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a silent threat that can lead to serious health problems. Scientists have long known that the places we live affect our health, yet most tools to predict hypertension ignore this. A new study tackles that gap by adding location data into prediction models. The researche

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