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May 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Schools Fight Back: Tech Giants Pay Up in Youth Addiction Lawsuits

A small Kentucky school district just forced YouTube and Snapchat’s parent companies to settle lawsuits claiming their apps hurt students’ mental health. The Breathitt County School District argued that social media addiction created extra work for teachers and counselors—and now the companies are p

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May 16 2026EDUCATION

Behind the Scenes: Two Longtime School Supporters Get Big Recognition

Two women who have quietly shaped the Highland Local Schools experience for years will finally get their moment in the spotlight. Kristine Nerlich, a high school science teacher with nearly two decades under her belt, and Koula Makris, a community volunteer since 2014, were named winners of the 2026

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May 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Iranian Filmmaker Speaks Out Amidst Turmoil: A Personal and Global Perspective

A top Iranian filmmaker recently shared strong feelings about events back home. He had just been in Tehran last week and right now, those memories and headlines still weigh on him. The problems he's talking about – protests crushed in January and new conflicts that started in late February – aren’t

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May 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Who’s really in charge of your photos? Models fight back against unexpected use

Twelve professional models, including a well-known TV actress, have taken a nightclub to court. They say the club posted their photos online without asking first. These pictures are from 2011, when the club had a different name. Even today, those posts are still there. The models argue that linking

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May 16 2026HEALTH

Local women’s health care gets a boost in Siloam Springs

For years, women in Siloam Springs and nearby towns had to travel to get basic women’s health care. The closest options vanished in December when the local women’s center shut down after nearly three decades. That gap is now filled by a newly expanded clinic on Progress Avenue. The building used to

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May 16 2026SPORTS

UCLA almost left the Rose Bowl—here’s the real story behind the drama

The Rose Bowl wasn’t just another football field for UCLA. It was a historic venue tied to the school’s identity for decades. Yet internal documents show UCLA came dangerously close to walking away. Texts between school officials and stadium executives reveal how serious the talks about moving to So

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May 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

When AI encyclopedias copy and change Wikipedia

A new AI tool called Grokipedia arrived with big claims. It promised to fix Wikipedia’s problems by being more honest and less biased. But does it actually work? To find out, researchers compared 17, 790 articles from both sites. They picked the most edited Wikipedia pages and checked Grokipedia’s v

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May 16 2026POLITICS

What really happened when the US leader visited China

The trip was supposed to make headlines, but ended up showing how little actually changed between the two biggest economies. Both sides talked about Taiwan, Iran, and trade, yet no clear steps came out of the meeting. China buys a lot of oil from Iran, so some expected Beijing to help calm tensions.

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May 16 2026POLITICS

What’s happening on Belarus’s borders with Ukraine and NATO?

For months, tensions near Belarus’s borders have been rising. Belarus sits next to Ukraine and three NATO members: Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. Reports now suggest Russia is considering using Belarusian soil for military moves—not just against Ukraine, but possibly against a NATO country. Ukraini

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May 16 2026CRIME

Ugly act at NYU stirs anger and fear

A purple flag with a swastika fluttered over NYU’s Steinhardt School this week, sparking shock and anger. The symbol was paired with NYU’s name and a Star of David, making even the family whose name graces the building call the display “horrifying. ” The Steinhardts, known for big donations and supp

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