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People once risked everything just to keep their hats on
Centuries ago in England, hats weren’t just accessories—they were statements of power and rebellion. Refusing to remove a hat could challenge authority, even in courtrooms and before kings. People valued their hats so deeply that robbery victims sometimes begged to keep them over money. In a world where going bareheaded signaled poverty or madness, hats shaped identity, respect, and even family discipline.
Robbery suspect believed to be hiding in Downtown El Paso business
A suspect in an aggravated robbery is believed to have barricaded himself inside an El Paso business, authorities said.
Ted Danson reveals lifestyle changes after recent health scare
Ted Danson opened up about a health scare that had him coming to terms with his mortality and shared how life has changed with Mary Steenburgen.
Detroit can't survive without small, mid-sized businesses
Detroit must invest in small businesses and underserved communities to combat inequality, says a business leader, as Mayor Sheffield marks 100 days.
2026 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA boys volleyball regional rankings, Week 9
USA TODAY Sports and AVCA reveal the regional high school boys volleyball rankings for Week 9 of the 2026 season.
What doctors know about how the Andes hantavirus spreads
In 2018, health authorities in southern Argentina were scrambling, trying to understand what had caused nearly three dozen people in the tiny village of Epuyen to fall gravely ill. By the end of the outbreak, 11 of them had died.
The top health care worry among MAHA supporters isn't what you think
The top worry among MAHA followers is remarkably similar to the rest of the nation − rising health care costs, according to a poll from KFF.
Papal peacemaker? Making nice with Pope Leo is Rubio’s latest job
A potential political problem of President Trump’s own making hangs over Marco Rubio's visit with Pope Leo: Catholics are America's largest religious group.
Softball playoff winners lead Week 11 girls spring sports top performers
Top softball playoff performances, like Reynolds' Maggie Nesbitt, lead the list of Week 11 WNC high school spring sports girls top performers.
FBI raids Sen. Louise Lucas’ Portsmouth office, cannabis business
Federal agents on Wednesday morning raided the Portsmouth office of state Sen. Louise Lucas, one of Virginia’s most powerful Democratic lawmakers, with multiple news outlets reporting an extensive law enforcement operation that included FBI agents, SWAT teams and court-authorized searches tied to several locations across the commonwealth.Fox News, who was first to report the news, said the FBI executed search warrants at several sites, including Lucas’ legislative office in Portsmouth. Staffers inside the building were ordered outside and were not allowed to re-enter as agents searched the premises. Witnesses saw federal agents carrying boxes out of the building.
Will traffic be bad in South Philly this week? Stadium sports schedule
Three Philly sports teams are playing at home this weekend. Here's the schedule so you can plan your route.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Wednesday, May 6
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Opinion: To lower health care costs, widen the pool providing routine care | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Rethinking who is allowed to do certain health care tasks—and increasing the supply of providers at every level—could help lower health care costs in the U.S., according to an opinion piece co-authored by Harvard Chan School’s Thomas Tsai and Ashish Jha.
CNN founder Ted Turner, maverick media mogul who married Jane Fonda, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the maverick businessman and philanthropist who founded CNN, TBS and TNT, has died at 87.
USA TODAY-Wisconsin sports writers place in top-10 at national contest
Three Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY-Wisconsin sports writers received top-10 placement in the Associated Press Sports Editors contest.
Detroit officially lands Professional Women's Hockey League team
Detroit will also host the 2026 PWHL Awards Ceremony and the PWHL Draft at the Fox Theatre.
Burlington therapist's jiu-jitsu gym helps people grapple with life
Jason Amerosa, owner of Grind BJJ in Burlington, found confidence through jiu-jitsu, leading him to social work and opening a mental health practice.
1 in 10 LGBTQ+ youth attempted suicide in past year, survey finds
Young LGBTQ+ people are struggling with their mental health, according to a national survey − and an organization says discriminatory politics aren't helping.
Trump asks KC BBQ owners about Patrick Mahomes' health at White House event
President Donald Trump welcomes KC BBQ owners to the White House and asks about the Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' injury status.
I'm a small business owner. I support higher minimum wage
The folks telling you that a $15 minimum wage will cause inflation are the same ones who cashed fat checks on the inflation we already lived through.
USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-Big 12 softball awards, coach and player of the year
A trio of Texas Tech players, including superstar NiJaree Canady, highlight the USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-SEC softball awards.
Dwayne Haskins Jr. was not OK. His dad is ready to talk about it
Dwayne Haskins Jr.'s dad is speaking publicly about his son's death for the first time, determined to add depth to the legacy of the QB's complicated life.
Scientists stunned by 'sheer spectacle' as sea creatures flood beaches
Scientists still have much left to learn about the creatures, even as hundreds of thousands of them wash ashore.
Tennesseans bet billions on sports last year. See how much
Tennessee residents wagered more money than the GDP of three dozen countries last year.
Roach, octopus in stagnant water: Nashville restaurant health scores
More than a dozen Nashville restaurants received health inspection scores below 70 in April 2026. See what caused these restaurants to score so low
Nashville businesses say economy is holding up
The inaugural Quarterly Regional Business Confidence Index scored Nashville a 60.1 out of 100, according to the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Now You Know: No rate increases at BSU; new business brings the light
Bonita Springs Utilities Inc. will maintain current water and wastewater rates for 2026, the organization announced in a press release.
Where Nebraska stands in USA TODAY Sports post-springs rankings
USA TODAY Sports released its post-spring Big Ten rankings and the Huskers were in the middle of the pack.
New Hanover sports club submits plans for field and training facility
A local sports organization is expanding its facilities as recreation grows in northern New Hanover County.
Louisiana’s race to redistrict for Congress puts Republicans in uncharted legal waters
The Supreme Court ruling that the state cannot use race as a factor in redistricting raises thorny new questions.
Meet IndyStar high school reporter Marc Ray, a Houston sports fanatic
Meet new IndyStar high school sports reporter Marc Ray, a Houston native and NAHJ member.
Thank goodness: Google says it's not about to reveal a Liquid Glass makeover for Android
Android boss Sameer Samat recently posted a teaser video for The Android Show, with some users thinking a Liquid Glass overhaul was coming.
'My heart is so full.' Meeka Owens wins county commission primary
Cincinnati City Council member Meeka Owens is the Democratic pick for Hamilton County commissioner.
Appleton area high school sports results for Tuesday, May 5
High school baseball, softball, track and field, soccer, golf and tennis teams were in action.
Here's what happened in Rhode Island high school sports on Tuesday, May 5
It was a perfect day for sports and there was plenty going on around Rhode Island. Here are your stories and scores from games on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Katya postpones show after medical procedure
"RuPaul's Drag Race" alum Katya Zamolodchikova has postponed her Netflix is a Joke show with Trixie Mattel to focus on "her health and recovery."
Oura’s subscription-free rival is back on Kickstarter with a tempting new bundle
Ultrahuman is back on Kickstarter with Ring PRO bundles that include the company’s portable Mini Charger and PowerPlug discounts.
Delays in DACA renewals fuels fears of immigration enforcement
The Obama-era DACA program provides work authorization to undocumented immigrants who were brought to the country as children.
The best Mississippi high schools for athletes? According to a study, here are top 25
Survey says! Here are the high school for athletes in Mississippi. Did your school make the list?
Who is all-time greatest North Carolina girls high school basketball player?
From Shea Ralph to Sarah Strong, these 10 players have defined North Carolina girls high school hoops.
Coaches say expand College Football Playoff. Now comes the hard part
CFP expansion is just the beginning. The real changes would upend how the college football season ends.
Ravioli sold at Costco under public health alert. See affected item
Ravioli sold at Costco is under a public health alert for undeclared shellfish. Here’s what to know and what to do if you have it.
Verdict: How Trump-endorsed challengers fared in Indiana Senate primaries
It was the ultimate test of President Donald Trump's endorsement: low-level Indiana state Senate primaries. Here's how those races played out.
SUV crashes into Rutherford business leaving one hospitalized
A vehicle crashed into the building of a Rutherford businesses on the morning of May 5, which left the driver hospitalized.
Tucker Carlson compares Ted Cruz to extremist, feud escalates
The long-running feud between Tucker Carlson and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz escalated, with the podcaster comparing the senator to a white nationalist.
Rockland businesses clinch compensation deal after CHPE fight
U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler helped broker a $1 million \
Lindsey Graham says he believes war in Iran is coming to an end
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, addressed the war in Iran during a recent campaign stop at the Westin Poinsett hostel in Greenville.
Satellite Music Hall in Memphis announces first slate of shows
Live Nation's new Memphis concert venue, Satellite Music Hall, aims to reflect the \
Memphis area spring sports top performers for Week 10 of the 2026 season
Here are Memphis area high school baseball, softball, boys soccer and lacrosse top performers from Week 10 of the 2026 season.
Dolly Parton cancels Vegas residency due to health issues. What is wrong
The iconic Dolly Parton recently canceled a planned a series of appearances in Las Vegas. Here's why.
650 NASA Volunteers Have Co-Authored Scientific Papers
After a recent count, NASA Citizen Science is proud to report that more than 650 people who have volunteered to participate in NASA citizen science projects
Bryan Johnson tweet draws attention to vaginal microbiome. What is that?
Bryan Johnson tweeted his wife's vaginal microbiome test results. We spoke to OBGYNs and longevity advocates about what that is and if you should do it too.
Ohio voters talk politics, issues after casting primary ballots
Voters across the greater Columbus area cast their ballots for statewide office nominees with politics and specific issues on their mind.
Montana Free Press publishes ‘Big Sky Politics: Campaigns and Elections in Modern Montana 1945 to 2025.’
The book, now in its revised, expanded and updated second edition, is author Jon Bennion’s definitive history of electoral politics in Montana.
Usher offering internships to Detroiters ahead of massive R&B Tour
Usher is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit to offer opportunities for interns to learn the touring biz; applications are open now.
Google officially announces The Android Show I/O Edition, teases huge year ahead
The Android Show I/O Edition will be livestreamed on YouTube, giving Android its own dedicated showcase ahead of Google I/O 2026.
Brian Kelly says Lane Kiffin can do the one thing he couldn’t at LSU
LSU football fired Brian Kelly for not winning it all. Now he explains why his replacement Lane Kiffin might.
GOP offers $1B for White House security, sparking dispute over ballroom
Senate Republicans maintain their budget reconciliation proposal would authorize security construction, but not Trump’s ballroom. The White House disagrees.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Tuesday, May 5
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Google hasn't forgotten about Keep's lock screen notes (yet)
We've seen evidence that Google is again working to let us take notes in Keep using a handy lock screen shortcut.
UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of services. Here's what to know.
Rocket Companies' legacy business shed jobs in 2025, filing shows
The core legacy business of Dan Gilbert's Rocket Companies has been cutting staff for about five years.
Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority to meet Tuesday to talk city budget proposal
A draft ahead of this meeting shows general support for Mayor Sean Ryan's plan with a few uncertainties that it would like addressed.
USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-SEC softball awards, coach and player of the year
Oklahoma catcher Kendall Wells and Alabama pitcher Jocelyn Briski highlight the USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-SEC softball awards.
Can a new Heisman program empower the next generation of youth sports?
Heisman and The Aspen Institute are teaming in an effort to empower leaders across high school athletics. And to reach as many kids as possible.
How NCAA's 'five for five' eligibility concept would affect Memphis rosters
The NCAA is moving forward on a proposal to change eligibility rules for athletes. Here's how the change would affect current Memphis rosters.
Mistrust, stigma shape health in Milwaukee's Black community
Health systems have a responsibility to look inward and rebuild trust.
Castle Cleaners owner still answers to his mother, a 50-year employee
After a career in the corporate world, Scott Merrick had a chance to buy a longtime Elmira business where his mother has worked for 50 years.
Kalen DeBoer opens up on embracing Alabama, ignoring Michigan: 'I never flinched'
Kalen DeBoer never talked to anyone at Michigan. Those are his words. He explains why, and why he's all-in on Alabama.
How farmers, business are working to grow demand for shopping local
A Greenville County farming couple and small grocer are working on bolstering the accessibility of local produce and meat
Shafer, Lancaster headline Polk Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held June 16, 2026.
Ramaswamy’s personality, Trump’s revenge define Ohio, Indiana primaries
Ohio and Indiana primary voters hit the polls on May 5 and will test whether President Donald Trump's grip on the Republican Party is slipping.
Samsung can't stop leaking its upcoming foldables in One UI 9
We dug into Samsung's One UI 9 software and found images showing off the Wide Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 8 devices.
What to know about the Ohio 1st District U.S. House election
Local Democrats and Republicans will vote today in Ohio's 1st District, a closely-watched seat currently held by Rep. Greg Landsman.
Samsung shows off wild new phone displays with insane colors and private health tracking
If this is what Samsung Display is cooking up, we're pumped about future smartphone displays.
Inside the Decisions that Changed Global Health
Join us Wednesday, May 20 at 10am ET for a conversation with Nicholas Enrich, author of Into the Wood Chipper and former global health lead at the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Inside the Decisions that Changed Global Health will provide Enrich’s inside perspective on the decisions that led to the dismantling of USAID […]
Obama admits political demands caused 'genuine tension' in marriage
The former president spoke on the impact of political demands and his role in the Democratic Party since his departure from the White House.
Horowitz Co-Authors Paper on Networked Resonant Systems in <em> Science Advances</em>
Associate Professor of Physics Viva Horowitz, with collaborators in the Alemán Group at the University of Oregon, published a paper on designing and building networked resonant systems.
Unofficial vibe-coded "Notepad++ for Mac" draws objections from original author
To be clear: Notepad++ has never released a macOS version."
Vanderbilt football's Clark Lea, former QB Diego Pavia earn Tennessee college honors
Former Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia is the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Player of the Year and Clark Lea is the Coach of the Year.
Activists against Jeff Bezos hide 'urine' bottles at the Met Gala
Activists claim to have hidden bottles filled with 'urine' at the Met Gala, protesting Jeff Bezos' role as host and Amazon's practices.
Mohawk Valley high school sports schedule and scores for May 4-10
Results and highlights for Mohawk Valley high school sports competition during the week of May 4-10, 2026.
Palm Beach County High School Sports Awards are back! Show details
The Palm Beach County High School Sports Awards will honor top athletes on May 28 at the SoFi Center. Get event details.
Senior business major mentors Atlanta high school students, grows leadership skills
Charity Cloud ’26 mentored local Atlanta high school students interested in entrepreneurship for Oglethorpe's business pitch competition.
Wilmington-area 2026 high school spring sports scores, brackets
Trying to keep up with all the spring high school sports postseason action? Here's your one-stop shop for every Wilmington-area team.
Dolly Parton details health issues, 'still got some healing to do'
Dolly Parton revealed on social media that she's been suffering from various health issues in recent years, including chronic kidney stones.
From Taylor Swift to Bad Bunny, the Science Behind How Music Transports Us (Exclusive)
Author and Director of the Music Cognition Lab at Princeton University Elizabeth Margulis breaks down how music can take us somewhere else entirely in an exclusive piece for PEOPLE in advance of her new book 'Transported.'
Oklahoma AG urges agency to let states regulate sports prediction markets
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is pressing federal regulators to make clear that states — not the federal government — have authority over sports-re
Canadian forward/real estate agent flashes business card in goal celebration
Tomasz Skublak scored in the Canadian Premier League, then showed his business card to advertise his other job as a real estate agent.
Debates matter. Michigan can't let them go extinct
Debates have played a vital role in American politics, but they're becoming less common for candidates seeking office in Michigan.
Kansas baseball reaches top 10 in latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Kansas baseball has extended its winning streak to 10 games, and that’s helped it earn a ranking in the top 10 of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
Notepad++ Creator Calls Out 'Fake' Mac App Over Trademark Violation
Notepad++ creator Don Ho said the macOS version of the popular Windows code editor is fake and using the Notepad++ trademark without permission. The unofficial Notepad++ app for macOS In a blog post, Ho said the macOS app is "not authorized, not endorsed, and not affiliated with" the official version of Notepad++ in any way, adding that it is "misleading, inappropriate, and frankly disrespectful to both the project and its users".
High school sports 13 top performers from the weekend piled it on
Welcome to may. These 13 high school sports top performers started the month strong with big days and championship performances. See who made the cut.
Why Donde Plowman says Neyland Entertainment District is good for Tennessee
UT Chancellor Donde Plowman called Neyland Entertainment District a \
Ex-marketing employee of Hollywood business arrested in $63K fraud scheme, cops say
A former marketing employee of a Hollywood business was arrested in a brazen fraud scheme that bilked the company out of more than $63,000, authorities said.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Monday, May 4
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Mali: Authorities must immediately clarify the fate and whereabouts of lawyer and pro-democracy politician Mountaga Tall
On 3 May 2026, leader of the National Congress for Democratic Initiative Mountaga Tall was abducted by armed and hooded men.
Science research building at Florida college likely total loss in fire
Authorities are looking into lightning as the cause of the fire as there were strong storms at the time.