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May 13 2026BUSINESS

Plans for a vacant site: balancing progress and concerns

Churchill’s empty Westinghouse site has been a blank canvas for decades, ever since the tech company downsized there in the late '90s. Now, plans are in motion to turn the 150-acre property into a busy hub of homes, shops, and services. Developers want to add everything from daycare centers to gas s

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May 13 2026CRIME

Airbnb steps up checks before busy holiday weekend

This Memorial Day weekend could see thousands of Airbnb bookings get extra screening. The company says it uses software to spot rentals likely to host parties. Guests who raise red flags—like booking a whole house last minute or having a history of disruptive stays—may get blocked or steered toward

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May 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech You Think is New That’s Actually Super Old

Many gadgets we use today feel cutting-edge, but they often started decades earlier. The internet, for example, began in the 1960s as a military experiment called ARPANET. It was designed to stay online even if parts of it got destroyed—so data packets could reroute like a game of hot potato until t

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May 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Disney’s App Now Shows Full Park Entertainment Lineup Easily

Visitors heading to Disneyland soon won’t need to hunt through confusing maps or separate menus to plan their day. A recent update to the official app moves the entire entertainment schedule straight to the main park info page. Gone are the days of switching between tabs or digging through hard-to-r

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May 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the scenes of Hollywood: A family’s food fight against chaos

A reality show has taken a fresh bite out of Hollywood’s usual behind-the-scenes drama. Instead of gossip about A-list actors or director meltdowns, this one zooms in on the real MVPs—the people feeding entire film crews every day. The family at the heart of it has cooked meals across icy northern O

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May 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Look for Disney Springs Stage Comes with a Temporary Pause

The outdoor stage at Disney Springs’ Waterview Park has turned into a construction zone, with a temporary roof going up over both the performance area and the seating. The spot, nestled between two popular spots—Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar and The Boathouse—has been cordoned off with mint-green barrie

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May 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Plans for a Big Entertainment Zone Near Oklahoma City

Officials in Oklahoma and Norman have just launched building work for a huge entertainment area called the Rock Creek Entertainment District. This isn’t just another construction project—it’s a major step toward giving the area a fresh, lively boost. The plan isn’t just about building more stores or

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May 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A loud voice that changed how we see movies and celebrities

Critics usually stay in the back seat, writing quietly about performances. But one man drove himself right into the front seat and never looked back. He didn’t just review films—he turned his opinions into public moments. The New York arts world in the mid-1900s was full of energy, but he stood out

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May 13 2026CRIME

The Life and Case of Betty Broderick

Betty Broderick spent most of her adult life behind bars. She was 78 when she died in May 2024. Her story became famous not just because of the crime she was convicted of, but because it touched on themes many people find hard to ignore: love turning sour, betrayal, and the blurred line between vict

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May 13 2026CRIME

Why a young man's life ended over a dance move

A teenage boy stabbed a gay Black dancer to death last summer in Brooklyn, not because he felt threatened, but because he took offense to the way the man was dancing. Prosecutors say the 17-year-old, who brought a knife to a gas station showdown, acted out of pure hatred, calling it a classic case o

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