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Mysterious Meddling in Democratic Primaries Has G.O.P. Fingerprints
A new super PAC with ties to Republicans is intervening in Democratic primaries, in one instance helping a sex therapist in Texas accused of antisemitism.
Linux bitten by second severe vulnerability in as many weeks
Production-version patches are coming online and should be installed pronto.
Webtoon Entertainment Gives Dim Second-Quarter Sales View
The digital comics platform’s shares fell in after hours trading after it said it expects revenue to rise 1.7% to 4.6% on a constant currency basis for the current quarter.
Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to let them use new congressional map
Democratic officials in Virginia asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to reinstate a congressional map that would benefit their party ahead of this year’s midterm elections, the latest map drawing appeal to reach the high court amid a flurry of mid-decade redistricting.
THE WEEK OF MAY 11, 2026
- Agencies propose DEI prohibitions for contractors - Academies members call for NSB reinstatement - House to reveal DOE budget proposal
Penn State Health names Bradley Stevens vice president of ambulatory services
Penn State Health has appointed Bradley Stevens as vice president of ambulatory services. In his new role, Stevens will help ensure that Penn State Health’s ambulatory strategy supports both the…
It’s Deja Coup All Over Again for Starmer as Political Instability Returns
British politics is back to peak pandemonium after Starmer’s underwhelming speech and so too is the potential damage to debt repayment costs
Ohio Science Teacher Honored With 2026 Shell Science Teaching Award
Melissa Kowalski, a science teacher at Put-in-Bay School in Ohio, was named the 2026 Shell Science Teaching Award recipient by the NSTA.
Next Apple Watch Models Unlikely to Add Touch ID, Focus on Battery Life
Apple is prioritizing larger batteries and more advanced health sensors over fingerprint authentication for the Apple Watch, according to a new claim from a prominent Chinese leaker. In a new Weibo post, Instant Digital pushed back on recent speculation about biometric recognition coming to Apple's wearable lineup, claiming instead that the company remains content to let users unlock their devices via their paired iPhone.
Letters to the Editor: Hope for Earth, the DMV and national politics
The following are letters published in the Star-Observer's print edition this past week.
Why investing in Illinois roads is critical for business competitiveness
A look at how deteriorating Illinois roads impact supply chains, business costs and economic growth across Chicago and downstate regions.
Red Sox’s Jarren Duran deletes Instagram account after criticizing NBC Sports’ Michael Holley
If you can’t take the heat, stay off Instagram. On Friday, NBC Sports Boston’s Michael Holley expressed doubts about the Boston Red Sox’s honesty regarding Roman Anthony’s ongoing injury situation. “I understand why all teams do it, but let’s just be honest. All teams lie. They lie about injuries, they just do,” said Holley. “Tell me…
City of Auburn Hills issues warning to businesses during Water Main Break
According to city officials, “Instances of water use for non-essential purposes during the State of Emergency will be investigated, and violators may be prosecuted.”
Hackers abuse Google ads, Claude.ai chats to push Mac malware
Attackers are abusing Google Ads and legitimate Claude.ai shared chats in an active malvertising campaign. Users searching for "Claude mac download" may come across sponsored search results that list claude.ai as the target website, but lead to instructions that install malware on their Mac.
After flying with virtual wings for one week, the brain learns to accept the impossible
The human brain is an incredible organ, capable of constant adaptation and incredible flexibility. It can learn new skills and incorporate new experiences. And, according to a paper published in the journal ...
How To Install The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess PC Port On Steam Deck
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess PC Port was released yesterday, and here's our guide on how to set it up on the Steam Deck.
Mass Layoffs in Iran as Businesses Buckle Under Wartime Pressures
Iran was already struggling economically before 2026 brought widespread instability. A government-imposed internet shutdown has crippled an entire sector.
Companies are increasingly favoring temporary staff over permanent hires
Employers across the U.S. and Europe are increasingly relying on temporary workers to keep their businesses going, holding off on permanent hires because of economic instability and artificial intelligence-driven disruptions.
“Somebody Should Do It” and the Politics of Violent Fantasy
A new social media trend has made political murder into a punchline. Across TikTok and Instagram, a genre of deliberately
JDownloader site hacked to replace installers with Python RAT malware
The website for the popular JDownloader download manager was compromised earlier this week to distribute malicious Windows and Linux installers, with the Windows payload found deploying a Python-based remote access trojan.
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’: Kevin McKidd Responds to Arthur Weasley Speculation
A certain Instagram follow has fans thinking McKidd has been cast in a magical HBO project.
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’: Kevin McKidd Responds to Arthur Weasley Speculation
A certain Instagram follow has fans thinking McKidd has been cast in a magical HBO project.
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’: Kevin McKidd Responds to Arthur Weasley Speculation
A certain Instagram follow has fans thinking McKidd has been cast in a magical HBO project.
Fury Erupts After Google Chrome Sneakily Installs 4 GB AI Model On Users’ PCs
Google's web browser has been "silently" installing an AI model on users' devices without asking for consent.
🔢 Chelsea midfielder continues to shine with 2025/26 landmark
Chelsea have had a turbulent 2025/26 campaign, but one player has been a steady constant throughout. Captain Enzo Fernandez is a standout performer for the Blues and the all-action midfielder has prov...
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’: Kevin McKidd Responds to Arthur Weasley Speculation
A certain Instagram follow has fans thinking McKidd has been cast in a magical HBO project.
Is Discord down? 38,000 users report issues with platform on Friday
Nearly 38,000 Discord users reported issues with the instant messaging platform just before 4 p.m. ET on Friday, May 8.
Warning: Instagram DMs Lose End-to-End Encryption Starting Today
As of today, end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages is no longer available. DMs that you send to people on Instagram will no longer feature full encryption, and your conversations are not protected from Meta. Meta can potentially see what's in messages shared between users on Instagram, and that information can be shared with law enforcement agencies worldwide. End-to-end encryption has been an opt-in messaging feature on Instagram since 2023, but Meta quietly removed it.
MICC highlights renewed small business innovation authority
The reauthorization of two federal small business innovation programs is expected to strengthen how the Mission and Installation Contracting Command delivers emerging technology, shortens procurement timelines and expands opportunities for industry partners supporting Army readiness. The Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act of 2026, signed into law April 13, reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs through Sept. 30, 2031. The action restored continuity to programs that experienced a lapse after the end of fiscal year 2025, placing some Phase I and Phase II efforts on hold.
Meghan Dutkovich Commits To Pitt-Johnstown For Soccer
By: Jared Barton North Allegheny junior Meghan Dutkovich has announced where she will be attending to compete at the next level. The outside back announced on social media Thursday that she will study psychology and play for Pitt-Johnstown. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meghan Dutkovich (@meghan_dutkovich) Dutkovich has two career… More »
How Trent Grindlinger turned into one of Tennessee baseball's best hitters
Freshman Trent Grindlinger wasn't an everyday starter for the first half of Tennessee baseball's season, but now he's a mainstay in the middle of the lineup.
MARY BRUNKOW
A chance discovery made around 80 years ago paved the way for Mary Brunkow’s painstaking work, which contributed to redefining how the immune system functions. From investigating an obscure gene dismissed as ‘junk’ by other scientists, to choosing to opt out of academia and conduct her research at a biotech startup, Brunkow has embraced the unexpected throughout her career.
Hantavirus: the risks, the science and what you need to know
On May 2, the World Health Organization got an alarming report: People aboard a ship in the Atlantic Ocean were falling ill. The culprit is now confirmed as hantavirus, a pathogen that some rodents carry that can infect humans in rare, but often deadly, instances. Multiple passengers have died, and more people are showing symptoms. So, we’re talking to Emily Abdoler, an infectious disease doctor at the University of Michigan, about the news – how common is hantavirus in humans, what are the consequences of getting it, and how can at-risk people protect themselves from it? If you found this episode interesting, listen to our episode on Rocky Mountain spotted fever.Interested in more science in the news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Scientists make stunning discovery that could change our understanding of the Universe
Scientists may have uncovered a surprising secret behind why life exists at all. A new study suggests that the Universe’s fundamental constants — the deep physical rules that govern everything from atoms to stars — appear to sit within an incredibly narrow “sweet spot” that allows liquids to flow properly inside living cells. Even tiny shifts in these constants could make blood too thick, water too sticky, or cellular motion impossible, potentially wiping out life as we know it.
Governor Moore Installs Final Rail of the Purple Line, Visits Small Business During “Delivering for Maryland” Tour in Montgomery County
Governor Wes Moore today made the third stop on his statewide “Delivering for Maryland” tour in Montgomery County.
Turning A Big Dial Taht Says "Civilization" On It And Constantly Looking Back At The Audience For Approval Like A Contestant On The Price Is Right
Firaxis has spent too long listening to the wrong fans, and Civilization is paying the price
How to Disable Google's Gemini in Chrome
Chrome users were caught off guard by a 4-GB Google AI model baked into Chrome, sparking privacy concerns. The good news: You can easily uninstall it. The bad? You might not want to.
Expanding the NCAA Tournament honors college sports' tradition of fixing what's not broken
Expansion has always been a power play for two things: money and access. In this instance, the goalposts are moving for Cinderella's value.
More Consumers on Arkansas Marketplace Shopped Around for Health Plans This Year, Data Show
Among consumers who selected health plans on the Arkansas marketplace for 2026, there was a substantial increase from the previous year in the number of consumers who shopped around for the best deals, data show. We look at the reasons for that increase in the second installment of our blog series examining marketplace enrollment data.
Have you gotten a scary mailer warning against a Rays stadium deal? Beware, it's from a dead guy
Doug Guetzloe, the Chair, Treasurer and registered agent for the political committee behind attack mailers, died in 2018.
The Heart Rarely Gets Cancer. Scientists Think They Know Why.
The heart's constant motion makes it largely immune to cancer. The discovery could help protect other organs.
Google Chrome Just Silently Installed A 4GB AI Model On Your Device - Here's How To Remove It
Getting rid of the 4 GB worth of on-device AI model from your computer involves disabling AI-related Chrome flags and deleting the downloaded file.
ENTERTAINMENT: FUNFEST set for River Market; bike rodeo ready on Baseline Road
FUN501FEST 2026, "a celebration of our community and the people who sustain it" marking 501 Day, which happened on May 1, features live entertainment, a Creators' Village marketplace of local vendors, interactive art installations, food trucks and "engaging activities designed for the entire family," 4-8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at 350 E. Second St. in Little Rock's River Market Entertainment District.
New executive orders will allow prison sentences in Wisconsin to be reduced
Gov. Tony Evers is reinstating the process of commuting prison sentences.
Google Chrome Might Have Installed an AI Model Onto Your Device Without You Knowing
Here's how to figure out if you have the 4GB AI model and how to get rid of it.
Dolly Parton Shares Good and ‘a Little Bad News’ About Her Health
In a new video posted to Instagram, the country music legend shared a candid update about her health and why she has canceled her previously postponed concerts in Las Vegas.
'iPhone Ultra' Could Be Industry's Most Repairable Foldable
The leaker "Instant Digital" today revisited their February design report on the foldable iPhone, claiming the device's internal design will make it the easiest-to-disassemble and easiest-to-repair foldable phone in the industry. In a new post on Weibo, Instant Digital said the device's "incredibly rigorous underlying engineering logic" has "truly paid off," and predicted that teardown videos will vindicate the earlier claims once the device ships.
Penn State Health hospitals earn top marks for patient safety in latest Leapfrog ratings
Four Penn State Health hospitals earned an “A” safety grade for spring 2026 from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.
Erin Andrews reacts to Baltimore Ravens’ offseason gesture
NFL on FOX reporter Erin Andrews recently celebrated her 48th birthday, and one of the gifts she received was a cool merchandise set from the Baltimore Ravens. In one of her most recent Instagram stories, Andrews posted a picture of…
North Charleston Installs QR Codes on Overpasses to Help Those in Mental Health Crisis
North Charleston city leaders have installed new QR code signs along the Ashley Phosphate Road overpass, offering a message of hope in a high-traffic area and a
Pixel 10’s May 2026 update prevents you from installing older Android versions
With the May 2026 update, rolling out now, Google is implementing an anti-rollback measure on Pixel 10 series devices that...
Leaker suggests seven new features coming to iPhone 20 – but read with care
Leaker Instant Digital has a decent track record when it comes to iPhones, but their latest post may need to...
This tiny outer Solar System world has an atmosphere. It shouldn’t
Astronomers have spotted something surprising in the far outer Solar System—a faint, short-lived atmosphere clinging to a tiny icy world that shouldn’t be able to hold one at all. The object, called 2002 XV93, is far smaller than Pluto, yet observations during a rare stellar alignment revealed its presence through a subtle dimming of starlight. Even more puzzling, calculations suggest this atmosphere should vanish within about 1,000 years unless it’s constantly being replenished.
FedEx Freight Incoming CEO: Sustainability Must Be Built on Business Reality
FedEx Freight incoming CEO John Smith framed cleaner LTL operations as a business-first transition built around safety, efficiency, lower emissions and real-world fleet performance.
Intel appoints Qualcomm executive to lead PC and physical AI business
Intel said on Monday it had appointed Alex Katouzian to lead the company's PC and physical artificial intelligence unit. The new role for Katouzian includes the company's crucial PC business, which has been one of the mainstays of Intel's revenue and profit for decades. Katouzian has worked at Qualcomm for more than 20 years and has worked extensively in the company's mobile chip unit, which makes processors for smartphones and other gadgets.
Fulfilling Potential: The News and Politics Editor’s Reflection
When I first set foot on Howard’s campus, there was a lot of uncertainty about who I was and what I wanted. Despite this uncertainty and new environment, I knew two things would never change — my love for politics and writing. Those two things would be a constant in my life, no matter what. […]
Thyssenkrupp, India’s Jindal Pause Talks for Steel Stake Deal
The decision is the latest instance of Thyssenkrupp hitting pause on its attempts to exit steelmaking after more than two centuries in the business.
Jarrett Allen silences critics with the game of his life
Despite constant calls to trade him and complaints that he's not the man the Cleveland Cavaliers need, Jarrett Allen steps up huge in the game of his life as the Cavs defeat the Toronto Raptors and move on to Round 2.
How Perimenopause Became America's New Health Scare
If you’re a woman who speaks English, it sometimes feels like you can’t spend time on the internet without being bombarded with all the ways in which your body or your mind could be just a little broken. A few years ago, Instagram was full of women talking about attention deficit disorder, and lo and behold: From 2020 to 2022, the percentage of women (between the ages of 23 and 49) newly diagnosed with it nearly doubled. Not long ago, premenstrual syndrome was all the rage, with the algorithm pushing videos that explained why it’s okay to fly off the handle once a month. These days, the word perimenopause is everywhere. Perhaps you’ve seen the headlines. “Perimenopause is having a millennial moment. Here are 7 ways to cope,” says The Washington Post. Or perhaps you’ve seen Apple TV’s glossy drama Your Friends & Neighbors, which is back for its second season; the female protagonist Mel is explicitly perimenopausal, and in the first season, she keyed a car for no apparent reason. She’s played by Amanda Peet, who talks about being perimenopausal in real life (“God knows I’ve wanted to key a lot of cars in the last three years,” she’s said.) In fact, it sometimes feels like every celebrity interview with a forty- or fiftysomething woman requires her to open up about what’s going on with her hormones. Drew Barrymore joked on CBS Mornings that when she found out how long perimenopause can last, she thought she’d “never make it 10 years like this.” Katherine Heigl told Business Insider that “whoever designed it so that women would be going through perimenopause while raising teenagers should be sent a strongly worded letter.” At the same time, influencers who talk about perimenopause seem to have cropped up out of nowhere with something to sell you, causing people online to wonder where this all came from. It’s trickled down from Instagram to tchotchke shops, which sell fridge magnets that say “Perimenopause Is Hot.” You can buy a T-shirt that proclaims “Perimenopause Made Me Do It!” My mom, who is 48, started uncontrollably shaking her leg at night a few years ago. “It’s perimenopause,” she told me when I complained about how annoying it was. But what exactly is perimenopause—and why are we all talking about it all of a sudden?
Man arrested after allegedly using hidden camera to watch health care workers use bathroom
Officials say man admitted to installing the camera and faced five felonies
Scientists Just Built a Quantum Battery That Charges Almost Instantly
Scientists have built a quantum battery that could make charging almost instant.
Bad housing leads to bad health for low-income renters
Unstable housing complicates chronic conditions and contributes to repeated healthcare encounters for low income tenants.
Something Nefarious Is Happening in Your Living Room Every Time You Watch TV
Music streaming services, newsletter platforms, and even Instagram are reshaping their products for the biggest screen in your house.
<i>The Story of Everything</i> explores ultimate meaning in light of faith, science
Nearly everyone, at some point, has questions about the origin of the universe, the meaning of life, or how humankind began. These are not always indicative of doubts about faith or science, but of a […]
Anna Nicole Smith's daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, debuts bold new look at Kentucky Derby: 'I feel like a vampire'
Dannielynn Birkhead, the daughter of Anna Nicole Smith, debuted a bold, gothy new look at a Kentucky Derby gala this weekend: 'I feel like a vampire.'
Reggie Fils-Aimé Says Amazon Asked Nintendo To Break The Law
A recent lecture at NYU suggests the unstable relationship between the gaming and e-commerce giants dates all the way back to the Nintendo DS
Former Nintendo exec reveals why it stopped selling Wii and DS systems to Amazon
Reggie Fils-Aime, former president of Nintendo of America, has shared behind-the-scenes information as to why the company stopped selling Wii and DS systems to Amazon back in the day. Over the years, the two companies have had a bit of tumultuous relationship. It’s caused the two sides to stop working together on multiple occasions. One of the first instances of...
The things we’re building
This week’s Installer has The Steam Controller, and The Devil Wears Prada 2.
UFC Perth live results, highlights and play-by-play
UFC Perth results, highlights, live discussion and instant play-by-play, reactions and analysis.
Appeals court blocks FDA rule that allows women to obtain abortion drugs by mail
A federal appeals court temporarily reinstated a nationwide requirement that abortion pills be obtained in person, undermining access to the method of abortion that has only grown more widespread since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Punk Politics/Camp Costume is a fashion exhibition curated by (some of my) brilliant Parsons students!
I have the most amazing students. I teach Fashion Journalism at Parsons, as part of its MA Fashion Studies degree, though I have students of all different disciplines throughout the New School in my class — from fine-art photographers to investigative journalists to textile designers. And I learn about all sorts of fascinating things from them, like that designers are adding faux sweat stains to their garments now (part of a trend piece about “anatomy core”) and that real “French girl style” is actually about being “cunti cunta” (aka loud, rude, too much, liberated). So when I found out that some of my students were curating a fashion exhibition opening tonight(!!!), I just knew that it would be brilliant too. Wearable Art is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe It’s called Punk Politics/Camp Costuming1, and it’s up through May 10 at La Sudestada, the wonderful gallery and concept store in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. I asked the exhibit’s lead curator, Ella Birney (a talented costume and knitwear designer from Belfast who also happens to be in my class), all about it. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity. Tell me about the idea of this exhibition and how it came about. Ella Birney: For our Fashion Curation class, we had to pitch [exhibition] proposals to our professor, Jessica [Glasscock], and I really wanted to continue on the themes that I was exploring in my BA when I was studying in London a couple of years ago. My BA was very punk-inspired and very political. Everything I do, as you know from my writing, always has a slight Irish, political twist to it2. So in my BA project, it was looking at knitwear as a conveyor for exploring political identity in somewhere like Ireland, where identity is such a point of contention. And looking at the images that I generated from that project, there was something so camp about the whole thing. Like, it’s so playful and in bad taste to do a political message — like a knitted Union Jack — out of mohair. There’s something very camp about that. So that’s where it kind of became punk politics/camp costuming — looking at how from the 1970s to now there’s been protest through costume and clothing. What was your BA in? It was fashion textiles, knitwear. Very craft heavy, which — craft is never taken seriously either. That’s also a kind of spin [on the punk/camp thing]. The Union Jack knit that you made is included in the show — what is camp about knitting a Union Jack out of mohair? The whole ethos of camp is kind of bad taste, doing things that are tongue in cheek and a bit wink, wink, nudge, nudge. Like, this is a bit silly. Everything I do is like, this is a bit silly. Like, being from the North of Ireland, everything you do is political. So it’s like, everything is going to be looked at in a certain lens anyway, so we may as well lean into it. So the Union Jack was because I come from a mixed marriage — Protestant-Catholic. And in the North of Ireland, that’s still a big deal. And even though I’m a Catholic and brought up in a very like Catholic Nationalist family, there [were] Union Jacks [the symbol of the United Kingdom] on my street. So I was like, then I’m gonna make your Union Jack out of knitwear. And then that kind of all linked back to the punk movement that Vivian Westwood forefronted in the late 70s, [with her stores] Let It Rock and Seditionaries. How did you source your items? Once we decided on this exhibition idea, everyone in the class was put to [think about] what do you think can fit into punk politics/camp costuming and finding designers that fit that brief. Me and my co-curators, Dulcinea Flores and Allison Gramando, made a brief to send out — with a mood board and color stories, stuff like that — and then everyone kind of got to work emailing people. We reached out to other Parsons grads. Even through Instagram stories we’ve been able to reach so many people who were like, Yeah, of course, I’ll write something for this, or Please — let me submit stuff. It actually was quite easy sourcing things. … The Parsons thing gets you quite far. What were some great pieces you got? There’s a Brooklyn-based, nonbinary artist called Buzz Slutsky. I can’t even remember how I found them, but I came across this crazy, shoe thing — they had made all these different shoes out of papier-mâché, and the story behind them is so fantastic, so interesting. They were just so obliging, like, Of course, you can have these for a few weeks. I was really happy about that. And then we have art from a collective here called Art Comes First. And they lent loads of really amazing pieces that just tied everything together. You have your Union Jack knit in the show too. Any other pieces that you made? There’s three of my BA mohair knits. There’s the Union Jack. There’s a mohair with the word “No” — which is based on an old political campaign in Ireland that was “Ulster says no to sodomy.” And then there’s another one that is red, white and blue, like the Union Jack, but has the word “Catholic” on it and lots of holy medals. I’m so happy I got to include those. How many pieces are in the show? Between 49 and 52, something like that. A load of clothing and accessories, shoes. There’s a Brooklyn-based Irish photographer who’s given us photos. There’s also a shopping cart that is an art piece by Art Comes First that has gold knuckle dusters as the handles. There’s also lots of T-shirts, original pins from the 70s and 80s that were from people’s dads. I also brought my record player, and all of [co-curator] Allison’s dad’s original albums so everyone could play records. Oh my gosh! Yeah, it’s cool. Anything else you would like to add? If we get to do an exhibition, why would we not make it political in this day and age? I hope that people come. There’s a lot of history, because it starts back in the 70s. It’s not like chronological or anything, but there are historical objects. I hope people come out of it thinking, out of all the really horrendous decades of the 70s and 80s and 90s, all these amazing subcultures happened. There are horrible political times, but there’s art that comes out of it that lasts. Punk Politics/Camp Costume is on view May 1-10 at La Sudestada, 67 West St. Suite 513, Greenpoint, Brooklyn. RSVP for the opening Friday May 1 6pm-8pm here. There’s also a button-making and patch-making workshop and artist talk May 9. Follow the show’s Instagram page @punkxcamp.parsons. Special shout out to all the students who put on this show: Ella Birney (lead curator), Dulcinea Flores (curator), Allison Gramando (curator), Pierre Sanon (lead exhibition designer), Eliana Daneshvari (exhibition designer), Reilly Lowell (editor), Jess Gayo (researcher/writer), Joyce Gayo (researcher/writer), Maria Magdalena Ugarte Montero (researcher/writer), Cassidy Colarik (exhibition press officer), Shelby Shovein (educator), Sarah Mahnke-Baum (educator), Trinidy Coleman (graphic designer), and Leonie Soravia (project manager). Jessica Glasscock was the faculty advisor. 1 The website is definitely worth checking out. 2 This is true!
Lower Burrell nets air conditioning and heating business at former Hillcrest Volkswagen
Mark Williamson is in the business of heating and cooling, but he says his company’s ethos is a bit more than that. MW Mechanical Services, which Williamson founded in New Kensington in 2022, installs and repairs residential and commercial air conditioning and heating systems across Soutwestern Pennsylvania. It also services
Trump pulls surgeon general pick, vexing MAHA
Trump’s latest pick will be his third attempt to get someone installed in the job
Instagram disables account of decade-old Native Hawaiian business
Kakou Collective had used the social media platform to reach its 50,000 followers/
Political campaign texts flood California voters' phones as election nears
California's already intense political campaign season is bringing a flood of ads - not just on TV and social media, but straight to voters' phones through constant text messages. Candidates across the state are introducing themselves and their priorities as campaigns ramp up.
5 tips for safely using AI to improve your health and nutrition
While instant answers to health and nutrition questions might seem appealing, these AI-generated responses can be risky.
Can Iraq’s new prime minister fix his country’s broken politics?
Ali al-Zaidi must contend with a growing crisis of legitimacy in the very system that brought him to power and the backing of a coalition that is increasingly unstable.
FEMA reinstates whistleblowers as Trump administration reverses Noem’s policies
FEMA has reinstated a group of whistleblowers who signed an open letter to Congress last August warning that the Trump administration’s dismantling of the federal agency was setting the stage for a disaster-response breakdown on the scale of Hurricane Katrina, according to five FEMA officials with knowledge of the matter.
Crescent City Stage brings mainstage show to CAC. And 'Cherries Jubilee' revived.
"If you like 'Steel Magnolias,' you'll love this show, because it is very homegrown and it's, I think, very autobiographical."
UWS Trader Joe’s at West 72nd Street to Temporarily Close for ‘Major Renovations’
Courtesy photo. By Gus Saltonstall The Upper West Side Trader Joe's at West 72nd Street and Broadway is set to
LeAnn Rimes’ health scare: Singer cancels shows after ‘severe illness’
LeAnn Rimes has had to make the difficult decision to reschedule some of her upcoming shows as she reveals she’s experiencing a “severe illness. ” The singer took to Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Ap...
Instagram cracks down on content aggregators
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Fine chandeliers are a specialty for New Orleans business | Home/Garden
Michael Melesurgo and Ricardo “Rico” Mencia purchased Classic Chandelier from the business’s founder, Peter Sather, in 2023, when he decided to retire. The business partners rebranded the company as Vintage Chandelier and relocated it to 455 Philip St. in the Irish Channel in December 2025.The company offers a variety of services including cleaning, moving, restoration, installation, pick-up, delivery and general maintenance of light fixtures, with a specialty in fine antique chandeliers.Additional specialties include the installation and restoration of mirrors and artwork, with pick-up and delivery included. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-mobile-1'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-tablet-1'); }); “We mainly focus on older fixtures, but we have also worked on newer ones, especially with installation,” Melesurgo said. “We aim to be able to work on almost anything within reason. But chandeliers are the meat and potatoes of the business.” googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-sticky-rail-1'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-desktop-1'); }); The team at Vintage Chandelier has worked on some of the best-known chandeliers in New Orleans, at hotels including the Ritz-Carlton and the Hyatt Regency, the Milton H. Latter Memorial branch of the New Orleans Public Library and several prominent homes.Inside Out sat down with the duo to discuss the identification and care of fine chandeliers. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-mobile-2'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-tablet-2'); }); What are some of the hallmarks of a fine chandelier?Melesurgo: Some of the finer points of elegant chandeliers are pristine crystal, clean craftsmanship, original pieces and parts and stamped pieces to ensure authenticity. Everything should be clean and working.How should you clean a fine chandelier?Melesurgo: The material in question determines the methodology for cleaning. Crystal chandeliers should be cleaned by hand, crystal by crystal, to ensure the best outcome, and to avoid deterioration of metal wiring typically used in connecting pieces together. Spraying cleaners can, over time, sit on the metal and end up rusting connections that compromise the connections. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-mobile-3'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-tablet-3'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-sticky-rail-2'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-desktop-2'); }); What in your backgrounds led you to this business?Melesurgo: I have an electrical background. I started as an electrical apprentice in the local union (IBEW 130) in 2005. Then Katrina hit. I ended up going back to school and getting a degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism and graduating in 2011. I started working for Peter (Sather) at Classic Chandelier & Mirror in 2012, which was supposed to only be temporary, but I ended up staying for a lot longer. I have always enjoyed working with my hands and being creative. This allows me to be creative and keep a lot of beautiful history alive. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-mobile-4'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-tablet-4'); }); Rico, you worked as a draftsman alongside an engineer at YKM Consulting. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-sticky-rail-3'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-desktop-3'); }); Mencia: The job was interesting, especially working on the Ochsner expansion, but staring at two monitors all day became unbearable. I went to work for Peter (Sather), which opened a new world to antiques and chandeliers that I find fascinating. Vintage Chandelier, 455 Philip St., (504) 309-8983, @vintagechandelier.504 on Instagram googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-sticky-rail-4'); });
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