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May 10 2026POLITICS

A Look Back at the Life of a Labor Leader

George Gresham spent over four decades fighting for workers' rights in New York's healthcare industry. Starting as a housekeeper in a city hospital, he climbed the ranks to become one of the most influential labor leaders in the state. His journey from a hospital floor worker to the president of 119

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May 10 2026HEALTH

Calm over hantavirus on a ship heading to Tenerife

A cruise ship with over 140 people on board is sailing toward Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands. The ship, called the MV Hondius, left from a remote area in the Arctic. It’s carrying passengers and crew who might have been exposed to hantavirus, a rare but serious infection. Officials have moved f

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May 10 2026CRIME

What happens when dangerous people slip through the cracks?

A shocking case in New York shows how broken systems can fail everyone. A 32-year-old man with a history of trouble was seen acting strangely near a subway station. Police took him to a hospital for evaluation, where he was released just 70 minutes later. Hours after walking free, he allegedly shove

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May 10 2026POLITICS

What a cruise ship virus reveals about global health debates

A rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship near Antarctica has suddenly become the center of a political tug-of-war. Five people got sick—three died—from a virus most hadn’t even heard of before. Yet the real story isn’t the virus itself. It spreads mainly from rodents, not easily between people, a

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May 10 2026POLITICS

A Pause in War: What a Brief Ceasefire Means for Ukrainians

After years of relentless attacks, Ukrainians finally got a short break when a three-day ceasefire began on May 9. The pause was arranged with help from the U. S. and included a pledge to swap 1, 000 prisoners from each side. Many in Ukraine saw this as a rare chance to rest, even if just for a few

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Arts events in Arkansas you might actually care about this month

This weekend, you could drop forty bucks on a jazz show that’s really a fundraiser for a disease most people mix up with lupus. The headliner, a sax player named Merlon Devine, will blow notes for two hours starting at four o’clock in a converted space downtown. Doors open half an hour early, but do

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Katy Perry and others to light up World Cup kickoffs with live performances

The World Cup is getting a musical head start this year. Before any ball is kicked, big names will take the stage in three cities to hype up fans. In California, where the U. S. team opens against Paraguay, Katy Perry will headline a star-studded lineup that also includes Future, Lisa, Tyla, Anitta,

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

What’s worth your screen time this week?

Streaming services are throwing fresh options at viewers this week, mixing familiar faces with surprising updates. A Texas ranch drama kicks things off Friday on Paramount+. It follows two characters from a popular show as they rebuild their lives one year after a major plot twist. If plotting reven

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May 10 2026WEATHER

Maryland's weekend weather: rain today, sun for mom tomorrow?

This Mother's Day weekend in Maryland won’t be perfect sunshine, but it’s not all bad news either. The state has been dealing with tough drought conditions, so the forecasted rain over the next seven days is actually a relief. But timing matters if you're planning anything outdoors. Saturday looks

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May 10 2026WEATHER

Rain or shine in the DMV this weekend

Plans in Washington D. C. , Maryland or northern Virginia this weekend might hit a few bumps, literally. Weather won’t pick sides—sun and clouds, warm air and sudden chills, dry spells and brief downpours will take turns. The main players are two systems: a warm front drifting up from the south on S

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