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May 15 2026WEATHER

Spring weather plays hide and seek in Central New York before summer heat arrives

The Northeast often keeps its residents guessing in May, and Central New York residents should pack a light jacket this week. A stubborn low-pressure system drifting overhead keeps clouds parked and showers popping up randomly. Most spots see only drizzle or brief light rain, with totals barely enou

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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 2026BUSINESS

The Rise of Smart Ads in Streaming TV: How to Catch the Right Viewers

Streaming services keep growing, but so does the frustration of jumping between apps to find something to watch. A new approach tries to fix that by bundling live TV, on-demand shows, and free channels into one place. This makes life easier for viewers—and gives advertisers a clearer path to reach t

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May 14 2026HEALTH

Tracking the hantavirus: How health teams handle rare outbreaks

Earlier this year, a cruise ship carrying Americans from Argentina toward Antarctica became the center of attention after a hantavirus case was detected on board. Health officials quickly pointed out that the actual danger to the general public remains minimal, but they also emphasized the importanc

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May 13 2026FINANCE

People with crypto investments are spending less and saving more

A new study shows over a third of US crypto traders are cutting back on daily expenses because their digital money isn’t worth as much as before. About 36% have reduced spending on things like food, entertainment, or transportation. For 10% of those, the cuts are big enough to affect their quality o

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May 12 2026HEALTH

Can Climate Shifts Spread Hantavirus?

A recent cruise ship disaster shows how diseases can travel in surprising ways. Three people died and others got sick from hantavirus during a trip from Argentina to the Cape Verde islands. The outbreak started on a ship sailing through one of the most extreme environments on Earth. Antarctica isn’t

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May 12 2026CELEBRITIES

Kyle’s Lavish Spending Sparks Divorce Drama

Kyle Mowitz, who’s dating Kim Zolciak, is facing a financial headache. His soon-to-be ex-wife, Jillian Green, has filed court papers to stop him from spending freely. Why? She’s worried his money will vanish before she gets her share in their split. She claims his spending is out of control—buying l

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May 12 2026HEALTH

Tracking a rare virus: How one flight and a cruise ship sparked a health alert

A Sacramento County resident is now under health watch after possibly picking up the Andes hantavirus on a flight linked to a cruise ship outbreak. The virus, which can pass between people, has already caused three deaths on the MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship. Officials say the infected passenger o

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May 12 2026HEALTH

Tracking a Rare Virus: Maryland Steps Up After Flight Exposure

Two people in Maryland are under observation after sharing a flight with someone carrying the Andes virus, a cousin of hantavirus. They weren’t on the cruise ship linked to the outbreak but sat next to a passenger who tested positive. Health officials call this move “better safe than sorry, ” though

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May 12 2026SCIENCE

How Groups Handle Big Feelings Together

When people face the same event—good or bad—they don’t just react separately. Think of a crowd cheering at a game or a town uniting after a disaster. These shared feelings aren’t random. They often lead to efforts to fix or boost those emotions as a group. Experts call this "collective emotion regul

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