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May 19 2026CRIME

Seasonal Crime: How to Stay One Step Ahead

Spring brings warmer days and longer nights, but it also opens a door for petty thieves. The first hint that crime is on the rise comes when people start opening windows, leaving cars unlocked and garages ajar. These small slips give easy targets to opportunists who walk down streets in the earl

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May 19 2026BUSINESS

A sports betting bet is off at Wrigley Field

Two years after setting up shop inside Wrigley Field, the DraftKings betting counter closed its doors for good at the end of May. Officials say Illinois’ gambling tax rules made the location too expensive to keep running. DraftKings says the state’s 25-cent tax on every $1 of digital bets, jumping

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May 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

A courtroom clash over control and cash at OpenAI

The legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI boiled down to timing and trust. Musk argued he was wronged because the company he helped start shifted from a nonprofit to a profit-driven lab. But the jury saw it differently. They ruled Musk waited too long to file his lawsuit. The case dragged on for

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Oil Prices Rise as Traders Bet on Trump‑Triggered Tensions

A surge in speculation has pushed crude oil to new highs. Traders now see a 63 % chance that West Texas Intermediate (WTI) will exceed $110 per barrel this month, up from 59 % the day before. The probability of a $115 barrier has also climbed, from 33 % to 42 %, while the chance of hitting $12

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May 18 2026SPORTS

Game 7 Showdown: Pistons vs. Cavaliers – What to Watch

The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers are locked in a Game 7 that could decide who moves on to the next round. Detroit has already won one series this year, beating Orlando in the first round, and now holds home‑court advantage. Cleveland won a Game 7 at home earlier but must travel, where the

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Launches Big Drone Attack on Russia, Killing Four

Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone assaults against Russian territory, striking homes and infrastructure near Moscow and killing four people. The attack hit a house in Khimki, a town northwest of the capital, and two men in Pogorelki, a village just north of Moscow. A drone also struck a t

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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Life in the 80s: A Brother’s Gamble

A film set in 1986 follows the Pearl family from Queens. Irwin and his wife Hester live a modest life raising two boys, Ben and Scott. Scott is about to turn 18 and head off to college, a moment the family celebrates. Enter Gary, an ex‑police officer who has settled into retirement. He vis

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May 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Japan’s robot wolves: a clever fix running short on supply

Bears have long been a headache for people living near forests in Japan. One unusual solution has been the “Monster Wolf, ” a solar-powered robot designed to scare off bears with flashing lights and loud sounds. Farmers and villagers have relied on these mechanical wolves for over ten years, but now

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May 17 2026WEATHER

A warm wave heads to Massachusetts after a calm weekend

Massachusetts looks set for a weather flip after a calm weekend. The state enjoyed two sunny days with light winds and temperatures in the 70s and low 80s. Boston reached 78 on Saturday, while cities like Worcester and Springfield stayed slightly warmer. The Berkshires and Cape Cod stayed cooler bec

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May 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Better Batteries Needed for Clean Energy Future

The push for greener energy has put batteries in the spotlight. Wind and solar power can't always match demand, so batteries store extra energy for cloudy or windless days. Most big projects today use lithium-ion batteries. But these have big problems. Mining lithium harms dry regions. Chile and Ar

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