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May 16 2026FINANCE

ARM Loans: Low Rates, Big Risks – What You Need to Know

Adjustable‑rate mortgages (ARMs) have a headline appeal: they start with a lower interest rate than the usual 30‑year fixed loan. That means your first few payments could be cheaper, freeing up cash for other expenses or emergencies. However, the rate you lock in today is only the beginning. Afte

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May 16 2026OPINION

Protecting Florida’s Wildlife: A Daily Commitment

Florida’s natural world is a mix of rivers, beaches and forests that many people love. Those habitats are home to animals like manatees, sea turtles and panthers that have lived here for centuries. When these creatures are safe, the places they live stay healthy and people can enjoy them in their fr

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May 16 2026SPORTS

Wind‑Proof Golf: How Chris Gotterup Mastered the Storm

Gotterup rolled into the PGA Championship with a calm that matched the gusty weather at Aronimink Golf Club. Instead of complaining about the wind, he treated it like a puzzle to solve. In New Jersey’s breezy streets, the young golfer learned early that every gust could be an ally if you play

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May 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Film House Sweetheart Entertainment

Nicky Weinstock and Andrea Bucko have teamed up to create Sweetheart Entertainment, a fresh production company that debuted at Cannes while both had movies in the festival’s competition sections. Weinstock produced “Clarissa, ” shown in Directors’ Fortnight, and Bucko worked on James Gray’s “Paper T

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May 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Life, Law, and Legacy: The Story of Claudine Longet

Claudine Longet, a French singer and actress who once captured headlines for her role in a high‑profile manslaughter case, passed away at 84. Her nephew posted the news on social media, calling her a true inspiration and saying she would remain an “another star in the sky. ” Longet’s death fol

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May 16 2026BUSINESS

Sony Announces the Exit of Long‑Serving Communications Leader

Sony Pictures Entertainment has announced that Stacy Weitz will leave her position as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at the end of this month, after ten years with the studio. Weitz began her career at Sony in 2016 as Vice President of Corporate Communications and was promoted

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May 16 2026OPINION

Youth Voices Unite: A Call to Action for Safety and Support

Staten Island faces a growing problem: more teens are getting involved in shootings, even though overall city violence is falling. This trend shows that young people are slipping into dangerous situations faster and with fewer safeguards than before. The Canvas Institute has seen the hidden struggl

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May 16 2026POLITICS

FDA Drug Program Leader Steps Down Amid Ongoing Agency Shake‑Ups

The Food and Drug Administration has announced that its chief drug official will leave her post, adding to a series of recent changes at the agency. Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, who has overseen investigations into antidepressants, COVID‑19 vaccines and other common medicines, will be replaced by Dr. Mike D

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May 16 2026POLITICS

FDA Leadership Shakeup: New Faces on the Horizon

The acting chief of the U. S. Food and Drug Administration’s drug center, Tracey Beth Hoeg, is likely to step down shortly after the resignation of Commissioner Marty Makary, according to insiders familiar with agency plans. Hoeg, a former epidemiologist and sports doctor known for questioning COVID

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May 16 2026HEALTH

When Births Go Away: The Cost of Moving Indigenous Mothers

Indigenous peoples in Canada—First Nations, Inuit and Métis—have long used their own ways to care for pregnancy and childbirth. These methods keep families healthy and communities strong. In the past, Indigenous midwives were the main health workers for women. Colonial rule changed that picture. Th

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