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May 18 2026OPINION

Lessons in faith from stepping into unknown churches

Many people avoid unfamiliar places of worship without really knowing why. One person shared how, as a young teen, they refused an invitation to visit a church just because they had never set foot inside before. At the time, stepping into that space felt like crossing an invisible line. Years later,

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May 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Great movie heists that still impress audiences

Some of the best crime films feel real because their heists aren’t just flashy set pieces—they’re carefully planned. These scenes make you root for the criminals even though what they're doing is illegal. Over decades, directors have experimented with different ways to pull off robberies on screen.

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May 17 2026SPORTS

49ers Plan to Beat Jet‑Lag and Keep Their Edge

The NFL is working hard to keep the 49ers fresh for their upcoming season. They have taken into account the long flights and travel fatigue that can affect players. Coaches and team leaders discussed how best to handle these challenges. They also talked with other key figures in the league, learning

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Virginia Court Ruling Sparks Surprise Appeal to Supreme Court

The Virginia state Supreme Court just handed down a 4‑to‑3 decision that rejected a new voting map, a move that could have shifted four U. S. House seats from Republican to Democrat. The loss stunned Virginia Democrats, who had hoped the map would boost their representation. In a swift reaction, Ja

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May 17 2026SCIENCE

Iridium Complexes That Break Bonds and Add Oxygen

A new set of iridium compounds was made by removing a methyl group from older ionic versions. These neutral pieces, called 3 and 4, have a big ring of carbon atoms and a side group that can be chlorine or iodine. Scientists used them to build strange mixed‑metal structures that combine iridium

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May 17 2026LIFESTYLE

A Century of Food on Ghent Road

The spot on Ghent Road in Fairlawn has been a food hub for almost 100 years, switching hands and names more times than most people can count. It started with the Ghent Road Inn in 1930, a roadside stop that offered hearty meals during Prohibition. The first owner promised top‑notch service and a men

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May 17 2026BUSINESS

Family CEO Navigates a Billionaire Legacy

Jennifer Harvey leads Crown Worldwide, a logistics firm that grew from a post‑war relocation service to a global player in supply chain solutions. Her father, Jim Thompson, founded the company in 1965 to help U. S. military families settle in Japan. Growing up, she often visited the office and met s

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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Quest for the Hidden Past

Paris, Hong Kong and Los Angeles‑based All Rights Entertainment has announced the international sales launch of “Christopher Hope and the Secret of Napoleon” at the Cannes Film Market. The film brings together Frankie Muniz, Christopher Lloyd and Thomas Lemoine in a family adventure that marks the f

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May 17 2026EDUCATION

Life in North Alaska Before the Europeans

The book shows how people lived on the southern slopes of the Brooks Range during the 1700s and 1800s. It tells stories about fights, shortages of food, bad weather, sickness, and the many reasons people had to move around. The author uses stories that were told orally, notes from early travelers, s

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May 17 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities and surprises born on May 16

May 16 isn’t just another date on the calendar—it’s a day packed with birthdays across entertainment and history. Some names you’ll recognize instantly, while others reveal unexpected connections. For instance, actors often overlap with directors, like Danny Trejo and Robert Rodriguez. Both have tou

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