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May 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Weekend warmth fades as rain moves in for the week

Baltimore braces for a quick taste of summer before Mother Nature brings a change. Sunday will feel more like July with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. Humidity will tag along, making it feel even heavier outside. When the workweek starts, the heat sticks around. Monday

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May 17 2026SPORTS

Brian Norman Jr. Bounces Back With Quick Knockout

In Norfolk, Virginia, Brian Norman Jr. surprised everyone by ending his opponent Josh Wagner in just two rounds. The fight took place on the same night as Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright at Scope Arena. Norman, who has a record of 29 wins and only one loss, landed powerful punches that sent Wagner

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May 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Methane from Livestock: A Small Problem with Big Solutions

Many governments push for drastic cuts in meat production, claiming livestock methane is a major climate threat. But science shows this fear is overblown. Even wiping out all 1. 6 billion cows wouldn’t cool the planet by much—just 0. 04°C. Sheep? Their removal would barely make a dent. New Zealand’s

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Hotter Days Mean More Hidden Health Risks

Scientists have been warning for years that a warming planet brings more than heat waves. It also spreads diseases once locked in one place. The recent hantavirus scare on a cruise ship off South America shows how quickly tiny changes in temperature can shift danger zones. Argentina has seen a shar

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May 17 2026EDUCATION

Music program changes spark debate in Highlands schools

A proposed shift in how music classes are scheduled at Highlands schools has parents and students concerned about what might disappear from the curriculum. The debate centers on whether to consolidate certain electives that don’t have enough students to run separately, like music theory and jam band

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May 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood Names: The Hidden Cost of Changing Identity

Hollywood has long pushed actors to alter their real names, looks, and cultural hints so that audiences would see them as “American. ” In the 1930s, a studio told a Spanish‑born performer to adopt a more familiar name and even to dye her hair, hoping the audience would not notice her heritage. The

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May 16 2026POLITICS

FDA Leadership Shakeup: New Faces on the Horizon

The acting chief of the U. S. Food and Drug Administration’s drug center, Tracey Beth Hoeg, is likely to step down shortly after the resignation of Commissioner Marty Makary, according to insiders familiar with agency plans. Hoeg, a former epidemiologist and sports doctor known for questioning COVID

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May 16 2026HEALTH

A Simple Change That Reversed Diabetes and Boosted a Man’s Energy

Fifty-three-year-old Jim Anders used to think exhaustion was just part of getting older. At nearly 300 pounds, his daily routine involved going to work, coming home to eat, and then watching TV for hours. He had a gym membership he never used. His idea of exercise was walking from the couch to the f

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May 16 2026BUSINESS

A Small Business Says Goodbye After Four Decades in Altoona

A family-owned leather shop that spent 40 years in Altoona is shutting its doors for good. The store, known for hand-stitched belts, boots, and motorcycle jackets, will hold its final sale on May 25. Its closing comes after the longtime manager—a woman who ran the shop for nearly three decades—passe

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May 16 2026CELEBRITIES

A 55-year-old mom stuns in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

At 55, Bethenny Frankel just made her first appearance in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, proving that swimsuits aren’t just for younger models. Her bold move sparked reactions from her boyfriend, daughter, and even strangers on the street. While some people questioned her choice of outfit, F

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