STUART SCOTT MEMORIAL

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 2026WEATHER

Cold days push summer fun to the next day

Memorial Day weekend usually means flip-flops, sunscreen, and long lines for water slides. But this year, Illinois’ biggest splash park had to adjust plans because spring decided to linger a little longer. Instead of opening on schedule, Raging Waves in Yorkville pushed its launch to Sunday, citing

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May 22 2026LIFESTYLE

Weekend plans get local as families cut travel costs and dodge storms

Memorial Day in Arkansas used to mean packed highways and long drives. This year, though, a double squeeze is pushing most celebrations inside state lines. Gas now costs more than four dollars a gallon, and rain is predicted to linger from Friday through Sunday. Experts say those two factors alone w

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May 16 2026SPORTS

Slow‑Play Sizzles at the PGA: What It Means for Golf

Scottie Scheffler’s name keeps popping up when people talk about slow play. He and his teammates, Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick, started their round on the first tee at 8:40 a. m. Yet by the time they reached the tenth hole, more than three hours had passed. That pace would push a full round o

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May 15 2026RELIGION

From Makeup Millionaire to Priest: A Businessman's Big Career Change

Scott-Vincent Borba is trading in his glamorous past for a much quieter life. Once a big name in the cosmetics world as the co-founder of e. l. f. Cosmetics, he now stands on the verge of becoming a Catholic priest. His journey from a luxury-filled life to this new path shows how life plans can shif

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming deals popping up for Memorial Day fun

Memorial Day isn’t just about backyard cookouts anymore - it’s also prime time for streaming discounts. Services know people want to binge shows while lounging during the long weekend, so they’ve rolled out special offers. Fubo TV leads with the biggest immediate savings, giving new users up to $30

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Where Scottie Scheffler’s Story Really Begins

Scottie Scheffler’s rise in golf didn’t happen overnight. His journey started in Ridgewood, New Jersey, in 1996—a place many might not expect for a future champion. Life changed when he was just six years old after his family moved to Texas due to the events in 2001. Settling in Dallas, his parents

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Mar 25 2026BUSINESS

Live‑Selling Boosts a Collectibles Store Owner’s Sales

Scott Wool, who started buying into a comic shop in 1987, now runs a small brick‑and‑mortar shop and a huge online presence. He has sold Pokémon cards, toys, comics, and sports memorabilia for over thirty years. After a near‑bankruptcy in 2013, his business began to thrive again, especially betwe

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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

Owners in the Spotlight: A New Look at Yankees and Mets Leadership

Scott Boras, a top baseball agent, recently shared fresh thoughts about the owners of New York’s two major teams. He said that Hal Steinbrenner, who runs the Yankees, now shows a stronger drive for winning than many fans had thought. Boras noted that Steinbrenner’s focus on bringing in star players,

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Jan 19 2026HEALTH

A Scholar's Legacy: Stuart Altman's Impact on Health Care and Education

Stuart Altman, a renowned figure in health policy and education, passed away at the age of 88. He was known for his significant contributions to health care reform and his role as an interim president at Brandeis University. Altman's work was marked by a blend of analytical rigor and a deep sense of

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