May 2026 Archives

Matthew Perry’s ‘Friends’ keepsakes, artwork up for auction

May 18, 2026 Andrew Dalton

LOS ANGELES — “Friends” memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry are being put up for sale at an auction to benefit the charitable foundation established in the actor’s name soon […]

The Word: The best things in life

May 17, 2026 J. R. Miller

“Only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better.” Luke 10:42 Paul prayed that his friends “may be able to discern what is best.” Philippians 1:10. We must be always making choices in […]

Running while Brown

May 17, 2026 Shawn Krest

Mallard Creek’s Nyan Brown had a big lead in the anchor leg of the NCHSAA class 8A 4×400 relay. As he approached the finish line, he took the baton and spiked it on the track […]

Tony Award for educators won by Ga. teacher who stresses self-empowerment

May 17, 2026 Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK— At this year’s Tony Awards, sound designer Justin Ellington and performer-producer Kandi Burruss have gotten nominations to theater’s biggest prize. A man who helped both get there is also being highlighted. Freddie Hendricks, […]

Daniel Kraus’ ‘Angel Down,’ Bess Wohl’s ‘Liberation’ among Pulitzer winners in arts

May 16, 2026 Hillel Italie

NEW YORK — Pulitzer Prize officials awarded the fiction prize to an author with a history of experimenting with genres and with language itself: Daniel Kraus, cited for “Angel Down,” a World War I narrative […]

ELDER: The race-obsessed left complains when the Supreme Court issues a colorblind ruling

May 16, 2026 Larry Elder

Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a concurring opinion, joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch, in the recent case that restricted the use of race in designing a Louisiana congressional district. Thomas wrote: “This Court […]

Expanded March reduces chance of madness

May 16, 2026 Shawn Krest

Seemingly unrelated story number one: Growing up, every summer, the carnival would come to town. My favorite game was the ring toss. One dollar got you 10 plastic rings, and you had to stand behind […]

April US home sales flat as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward

May 16, 2026 Alex Veiga

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes were essentially flat in April, another lackluster showing for the housing market during what’s traditionally its busiest time of the year. Existing home sales edged up 0.2% last month […]

Stablecoin bill moving through the NC House

May 16, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina lawmakers are poised to position the state as a national leader in cryptocurrency regulation with House Bill 1029, the NC Digital Asset and Stablecoin Act. The bill was filed by Rep. […]

Nvidia, Corning strike deal to expand U.S. AI manufacturing

May 15, 2026 Dan Reeves

Nvidia and Corning are teaming up in a multiyear partnership aimed at scaling up U.S.-based manufacturing for the optical systems that underpin artificial intelligence infrastructure. The agreement centers on expanding production of fiber, connectivity and […]

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