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May 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Local water wins while federal policy drifts downstream

For most of us, water just flows out of the tap. We assume it’s safe to drink, swim in, or use on our lawns without thinking about where that safety comes from. But beneath the surface, something’s shifting. While Clark County pulls together to safeguard its water, changes at the national level are

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May 24 2026SPORTS

Rain Forces Baseball Game to Switch Days

A Major League Baseball matchup between two teams was called off Friday night because the field was too soaked from steady rain. The game, originally set for Saturday afternoon, will now be played Sunday as the first game of a doubleheader. Fans who had tickets for Saturday must return to the ballpa

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May 23 2026POLITICS

How NYC’s Immigration Arrests Jumped After the Last Election

New York City saw a big rise in federal immigration arrests after the 2024 presidential inauguration. A city report found that between Trump’s swearing-in and March 2026, ICE picked up 5, 567 people in the area. That’s 71% more than during the same period under the previous president. More than hal

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May 23 2026HEALTH

Apps for Stress: A Silent Helper for Aging Brains?

Aging brings wisdom, but it also brings stress. Many older adults face memory worries and daily pressures that pile up. Experts say stress isn’t just an annoyance—it can actually shrink brain power over time. Worse, it can push people toward habits that hurt their health, like skipping exercise or e

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May 23 2026HEALTH

CBT in Nursing Schools: Are Future Nurses Learning These Skills?

Around the world, mental health challenges are becoming more common. Because of this, there’s a growing demand for treatments backed by solid research. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one proven method that helps people manage their thoughts and emotions. Nurses, especially those working in m

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

Leaders and the tough choices behind staying true to their word

Many leaders mix up authenticity with showing their personal side at work. They think it's about wearing their heart on their sleeve or saying exactly what they think. But that's only half the picture. What really matters is whether they stick to their promises—especially when it’s hard or when othe

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May 22 2026WEATHER

Storm Hits Western Forsyth County, Bring Strong Winds and Hail

A fast‑moving thunderstorm is heading northeast through western Forsyth County and will stay in the area until about 3:30 p. m. local time. The cloud system is traveling at roughly 25 miles per hour and will bring winds that can reach over 30 miles per hour. The areas most likely to feel the stor

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Health Agencies Use AI to Catch Fraud in Public Programs

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has started a new effort that uses artificial intelligence to sift through years of audit reports. The project, called the Audit Enforcement and Risk Oversight initiative or AERO, will examine at least five years of data from programs funded by the d

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Redrawing the Map: A Call for Fairness in South Carolina

South Carolina’s lawmakers are currently debating how to redraw congressional district lines. The stakes are high: the shape of these maps can decide who gets to speak for a community in Washington. Some politicians believe that reshaping the districts will give them an easier path to reelecti

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May 22 2026BUSINESS

New Leader Drives LiveKit’s AI Growth

LiveKit, a platform that lets companies create voice, video and physical AI agents, has hired Tom Davies as its new Chief Revenue Officer. The move comes as the firm expands its sales, finance and marketing teams to keep pace with the rising demand from large businesses for voice‑driven AI solutions

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