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May 25 2026WEATHER

Early Morning Fog Alert: Stay Sharp on the Roads

Drivers woke up to a hazy surprise today as patches of fog rolled in, making visibility tricky. Instead of clear views, some areas now have sightlines shortened to just a quarter mile—about the length of two football fields. The fog isn’t sticking around all day; forecasts suggest it’ll lift by late

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May 25 2026SCIENCE

Understanding how tiny particles from research labs could travel in the air

Scientists ran tests to see how tiny, invisible particles might spread if they escaped from a big science lab in Sweden. They focused on what could happen in the worst possible accident—one where cooling fails and tiny radioactive bits could fly into the air. The goal was to track where these partic

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May 25 2026ENVIRONMENT

Bears and Tourists: How Yellowstone Handles Close Encounters

Every summer, Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks teem with visitors—around 4. 76 million in 2025 alone—while an estimated 1, 055 grizzlies roam freely. These bears, weighing up to 600 pounds and capable of sprinting 35 mph, are the largest land predators in the Lower 48. Yet despite their size, confl

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May 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

China's Coal Mine Disasters: A Look at the Past and Present Risks

Coal mining in China has a long history of dangerous accidents, with some of the deadliest occurring in the last 70 years. The most recent tragedy happened in Shanxi province where a gas blast killed at least 90 workers late one night. This event stands out because it's the worst coal mine disaster

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May 23 2026CRIME

Baltimore County’s next prosecutor faces tough choices on youth crime

The race for Baltimore County’s top prosecutor spot is heating up, with candidates pushing different ideas on how to handle rising crime. One candidate argues that current policies aren’t working and wants stronger action against juvenile offenses. She points to recent crime spikes in areas like Tow

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May 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

New tech pulls voices from plane crash images, raising privacy concerns

The National Transportation Safety Board has temporarily hidden all its crash investigation files online after new software made it possible to extract pilot voices from still images of audio spectrograms. During a recent hearing about the UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky, investigators shared a PD

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May 23 2026LIFESTYLE

Rain or shine: what Cincinnati food lovers need to know before heading to the big festival

The weekend forecast for downtown Cincinnati doesn’t look great for food trucks and festival crowds. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are predicted from Friday through Saturday, which could throw a wrench into Memorial Day weekend plans. The city’s biggest food festival, celebrating local chefs and rest

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May 23 2026ENVIRONMENT

Planning a Memorial Weekend Lakeside Trip? Check the Waves First

Memorial Day weekend brings crowds to Michigan's shorelines, but not all beaches offer safe swimming conditions. While West Michigan stays calm with gentle waves under three feet all weekend, Southeast Michigan faces high risks on Saturday with waves climbing up to seven feet in spots like Port Aust

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May 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

Roblox Under Fire: Are Biometric Checks Really Keeping Kids Safe?

Oklahoma has joined a growing list of states taking legal action against Roblox, arguing the popular gaming platform fails to protect its youngest users. The lawsuit claims Roblox promotes itself as a child-friendly space while doing little to stop predators from targeting kids. Instead of age verif

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May 22 2026CELEBRITIES

Snoop Dogg’s Company Seeks to Drop Out of Drakeo Lawsuit

Snoop Dogg’s business wants the court to dismiss its name from a lawsuit that follows Drakeo the Ruler’s death in 2021. The case began after a backstage fight at the Once Upon a Time in L A festival, where Drakeo was stabbed. Family members sued several organizers for not giving enough security. Th

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