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May 15 2026WEATHER

Cool Day Ends, Heat and Storms Roll In

Northeast Ohio will see one last cool Thursday before a warm spell starts. Lake‑effect rain is still in the air early, especially east of Cleveland. The sky will clear from west to east as the day goes on, but temperatures stay about 15 degrees below normal. Highs will be in the mid‑to‑uppe

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May 15 2026WEATHER

Summer‑Heat Brings Fire Risk to Michigan

Michigan’s weather is shifting toward spring, with temperatures climbing fast enough that many feel the early arrival of summer. The pleasant warmth of Thursday will give way to a dry, windy spell over the western part of the state on Friday and Saturday. High pressure will keep Thursday clear, allo

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May 15 2026WEATHER

Rainy night to sunny weekend: Massachusetts weather outlook

Heavy showers will keep coming into the evening, with thunderstorms dotting the sky across the state. By midnight the rain should ease, as temperatures fall to the mid‑40s and upper‑50s. The wet spell may linger until noon on Friday, when clouds will cover most areas and the heat will stay in the mi

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May 15 2026POLITICS

House Vote Halts Trump’s Iran War Push

The U. S. House of Representatives tied a bill that would have stopped President Trump from fighting Iran unless Congress gave the green light. The vote ended 212 to 212, so the measure fell short of the majority needed to pass. This was the third time this year that lawmakers tried to limit the

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s New Missile‑Ready Coast Guard Ships Are Now Complete

The coast guard has finished its final high‑tech patrol boat. It can carry missiles, a feature normally reserved for warships. These vessels are based on the navy’s fast attack design. They can slip past bigger ships and stay close to shore. The new model has a space at the rear for anti

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May 15 2026POLITICS

U. S. Pulls Back Troop Plans for Poland, Raising Questions About Europe Strategy

The U. S. military has decided not to send 4, 000 troops to Poland as previously planned, a move that surprised many observers and reignited debate over President Trump’s intentions to reduce American forces on the continent. The announcement came after a brief pause, and no formal statement has yet

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May 15 2026FINANCE

Maine’s 25‑Year Journey of Helping People Own Homes and Grow Businesses

MaineStream Finance, a nonprofit rooted in Penquis, has marked a quarter‑century of making money more reachable for Mainers. From the start in 2001, its goal has been simple: give people who don’t fit traditional bank rules a chance to buy homes, start or grow businesses, and build solid financial f

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Political Ads and Hidden Money: A Closer Look at a Washington Group

A watchdog group has filed a 24‑page complaint against the conservative committee Let’s Go Washington, saying it did not report more than 150 instances of political advertising linked to two statewide initiatives. The complaint, brought by Washingtonians for Ethical Government, claims that the group

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May 15 2026FINANCE

Law Enforcement Leads Barnstable’s Salary Chart in 2025

Barnstable’s public payroll list shows that most of the town’s highest paid workers are police officers. The leading name on the 2025 list is Lieutenant Jason Laber, who earned a total of $314, 202 after more than 25 years with the department and a promotion in 2024. Following him are six othe

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Senator Fakes Escape From Senate After ICC Warrant

A senator in the Philippines, wanted by an international court for alleged crimes during a drug crackdown, managed to slip out of the Senate building after a chaotic night. The senator had been staying inside the heavily guarded chamber, hoping to avoid arrest. When a confrontation broke out with a

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