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May 17 2026WEATHER

Storm Watch: Strong Winds and Hail Hit the Midwest

A powerful storm system is set to sweep across the central United States, beginning Saturday and lasting until Monday. Meteorologists predict that the weather will intensify each day, reaching its peak on Monday with widespread damage. The storms are expected to bring winds that exceed 75 miles p

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May 17 2026WEATHER

Summer Heat Hits Chicago, Storms on the Horizon

The Chicago region will feel a strong summer breeze this Sunday, with temperatures climbing into the mid‑80s and clear skies expected by evening. A quick cloud cover may appear overnight, setting the stage for showers that could make Monday mornings rainy and slick. By mid‑day on Monday, the skies w

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May 17 2026SPORTS

Dharamsala Showdown: Kings vs RCB on a Bouncy Pitch

The upcoming match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru takes place in the lofty hills of Dharamsala, where the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium offers a unique test for both teams. The game arrives at a crucial juncture of the IPL, with each point potentially deciding wh

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May 17 2026WEATHER

Rainfall Is Coming, But Alabama Still Faces a Drought

Alabama’s weather forecast says rain will arrive later in the week, but it won’t be enough to fix the state’s long‑standing dry spell. Most regions will see light showers, while the southern part of the state—where drought is most severe—will get only a trickle. The U. S. Drought Monitor shows larg

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May 17 2026WEATHER

Strong Winds Set for Los Angeles County and Inland Empire This Weekend

A wind warning is in effect across parts of Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire until 11 p. m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast calls for steady breezes that could reach 40 to 50 miles per hour, especially in areas known for gusty weather such as the San Bernardin

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May 17 2026BUSINESS

Qatar’s Gas Boom and the Hidden Cost of War

The story begins on a sandy peninsula that once served only pearl divers. In the last thirty years, it became one of the richest places on Earth thanks to natural gas. Qatar built pipelines and shipped billions of dollars worth of liquefied gas through the Strait of Hormuz to cities in Asia and Euro

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May 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Laptop, a Radio and 19 Years of Unchanged Keys

At night on April 5, a young student in Taichung managed to halt four high‑speed trains that were traveling at up to 300 km/h. He did it with a laptop, a cheap software‑defined radio and a few hand‑held radios. The key that protected the trains’ internal radio system had not been changed in 19 years

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Hollywood’s Job Crisis Hits the Mayor’s Debate

Los Angeles city council member Nithya Raman walks through a silent film set, telling voters that the city’s once‑busy studios have shrunk since 2018. She says her own family ties to the industry make the issue personal, and she vows to keep Los Angeles as a global filming hub. The production slu

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Los Angeles in Crisis: A Personal View

He grew up here, so he knows the city well. For about eight or nine years, and especially in the last four, he says Los Angeles has fallen apart. He tells of a homeless woman who smashed his car with a rock, and he felt powerless to help. He wonders if arresting her would fix anything or ju

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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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