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May 19 2026WEATHER

Storm winds shut down Iowa highway as tornado touches down nearby

Sunday evening in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, drivers got a sudden reminder of nature’s power when 70 mph gusts forced Interstate 29 to a complete stop. Traffic cameras showed swirling rain so thick headlights disappeared into the storm. At the same time, radar confirmed a tornado touching down just 15 mi

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May 19 2026POLITICS

Growing up in a secret family

Zayd Ayers Dohrn never had a normal childhood. His parents were radicals in the 1960s and 70s, fighting against the Vietnam War and racism. They lived underground, always looking over their shoulders for the FBI. To Zayd, this wasn't unusual—it was just life. His parents made it seem like they were

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May 19 2026WEATHER

Storm Alert: What Chicago Can Expect Next

Chicago is bracing for more weather surprises today. A storm watch keeps running until 5 p. m. Monday for the city and nearby parts of northwest Indiana. Earlier, a warning for fast winds and small hail ended just before noon, but the warm 78-degree afternoon could spark new storms. These storms mig

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May 19 2026BUSINESS

Road work headaches: Ottawa County’s summer traffic shuffle

Starting this spring, Ottawa County drivers face a rolling series of detours while crews upgrade aging pipes and potholed roads. In Port Sheldon Township, 160th Avenue at Van Buren Street vanished for a water-line upgrade that won’t finish until late May. Commuters now snake through quieter side str

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May 19 2026HEALTH

Peptides on Social Media: What’s Real and What’s Risky?

The buzz around peptides online is hard to miss these days. People see them everywhere—influencers claim they can erase wrinkles, build muscle, or even boost the immune system. But behind the flashy promises, health experts are raising alarms. The excitement started with medications like Ozempic, wh

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May 19 2026POLITICS

Why Climate Science Guidance in Courts is Stirring Up Legal Storms

A group of 23 state attorneys general, led by Tennessee’s top lawyer, isn’t happy with how climate science could end up influencing federal court decisions. Their beef? A chapter on climate science in a key manual used by judges seems to favor one side in ongoing lawsuits—especially those involving

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May 19 2026HEALTH

Community rallies after risky school experiment leads to serious injury

When a routine science experiment at Greeneview High School turned dangerous last week, the small town of Jamestown didn’t just watch from the sidelines—it stepped up in a big way. Chloe Walker, a student there, suffered severe burns covering over 40% of her body after a fire broke out during class.

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May 19 2026BUSINESS

How an economist changed how we see jobs and prices forever

Edmund Phelps proved that keeping jobs high forever isn’t possible without causing big problems later. He showed that trying to push unemployment too low usually just makes prices rise higher instead. This idea became a key rule for central banks worldwide. Phelps also proved that people’s expectati

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May 19 2026EDUCATION

A Fresh Take on Science Learning in Hainan

The Hainan Science Museum has become a hotspot since it opened near Wuyuan River’s protected wetlands. Over just four months, it drew over 350, 000 visitors, with some days packing in more than 5, 800 people. This isn’t just another building—it’s a bold experiment in how spaces can shape curiosity.

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May 19 2026FINANCE

How a young finance manager balances big bills in a pricey area

Paul, a 29-year-old finance manager in Mansfield, earns $120, 000 a year but doesn’t live in Boston. Instead, he’s in Cumberland, Rhode Island, a cheaper spot just outside Massachusetts. His biggest monthly costs? A $2, 200 mortgage and a $1, 100 car payment. He bought his house early in the pandemi

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