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Long Beach Pride parade rages on after festival’s shock cancellation

By New York Post | Nina Joudeh 5/17/2026 8:35 PM

The show marched on—with the parade kicking off at 10 a.m. as planned under this year’s “Fearless and Free” theme, celebrating resilience, authenticity, and equality.

world

Samsung SDI keeps battery investment above $730M

By United Press International, Inc. | 5/17/2026 8:31 PM

Samsung SDI invested over 1 trillion won in facilities and research during the 1Q despite a slowdown in the global electric vehicle battery market.

food

Jägermeister is releasing a new flavor perfect for citrus fans

By THE MANUAL | Christopher Osburn 5/17/2026 8:21 PM

When it comes to herbal liqueurs, there are few names bigger than Jägermeister. It’s a staple for get-togethers, tailgates, and any time you want that warming, herbal, memorable flavor. But, if you’re looking for a change of pace, the iconic German brand recently announced a new, citrus-centric flavor. Jägermeister Orange It’s called Jägermeister Orange and, […]

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Mom gives birth to ‘bouncing baby boy’ on NYC courtroom bench during drug charge arraignment

By New York Post | Zoe Hussain 5/17/2026 8:12 PM

“We saw it,” the 33-year-old woman's attorney said after her water broke. “She didn’t have to say anything. We were like, oh OK, this is happening, like, now.”

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4 Navy jet pilots eject safely after fiery Idaho airshow collision

By upi.com | 5/17/2026 6:32 PM

technology

100% success: US’ next-gen interceptor missile showcases accurate seeker capability

By Interesting Engineering | 5/17/2026 6:26 PM

lifestyle

Paris Jackson undergoes health check after fans raise concern: 'I'm freaking out'

By Hello! Magazine | 5/17/2026 6:24 PM

nation

3 killed, 5 hurt when vehicle runs onto Oakland, Calif., sidewalk

By upi.com | 5/17/2026 5:36 PM

world

China condemns Conservative MP’s Taiwan trip after ambassador’s warning

By Global News | 5/17/2026 4:06 PM

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We tested the new World Cup ball. This is what you need to know about how it will fly, dip and swerve

By phys.org | 5/17/2026 11:00 AM

SCIENCE

'Last titan' of Thailand discovered, and it's the longest-necked dinosaur on record from Southeast Asia

GAME

We'll Never See Another Game Like The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings Again

HEALTH

Real Housewives Star Says Breast Cancer Gave Her a ‘Different Type of Strength’

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Two-Tower Residential Building Revealed for 168 Sip Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey

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Senior Housing Conversion of The Three Arts Club Begins At 340 West 85th Street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

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Your Old iPhone Battery Doesn't Have to Be This Bad. Here's How to Fix It

CONNECTICUT

Could Metro-North face a strike?

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Maia Taber Ayerza at Tureen

by Contemporary Art Daily | May 16 2026

auto

Porsche Builds A One-Off 911 GT3 RS For Chocolate Lovers

by carbuzz.com | May 17 2026

food

Green River is releasing a unique, new honey-finished bourbon

by THE MANUAL | May 17 2026

game

We'll Never See Another Game Like The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings Again

by GameSpot | May 17 2026

golf

Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures

by NY Times | Apr 15 2026

health

Real Housewives Star Says Breast Cancer Gave Her a ‘Different Type of Strength’

by Healthline.com | May 17 2026

knowledge

Is It Really Rude to Bring Your Dog Somewhere It Wasn’t Explicitly Invited?

by Reader's Digest | May 15 2026

long_island

Head removed from statue of Jesus at East Islip church, cops investigating

by greaterlongisland.com | May 17 2026

music

Avery Anna Rocks the 2026 ACM Awards With a ‘Bang’ for ‘Blood Runs Thicker’ Performance

by Billboard | May 17 2026

nation

Senate parliamentarian rules against GOP's White House ballroom plan

by upi.com | May 17 2026

new_jersey

NJ Spotlight News: May 15, 2026

by NJ Spotlight | May 15 2026

opinion

Dr. Oz uses AI to perform radical surgery to remove fraud

by New York Post | May 17 2026

politics

White House: China to buy at least $17B in US agricultural products per year

by The Hill | May 17 2026

soccer

📊 Matchweek 16 ends with slips up top, Flu watching and CHANGE in Z-4

by Yahoo Sports | May 17 2026

sports

Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

Word of the Day

affable

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 17, 2026 is:

affable • \AF-uh-bul\ • adjective

Affable describes someone who is friendly and easy to talk to. It can also describe something, such as someone’s personality, that is characterized by ease and friendliness.

// The restaurant’s affable owner can be seen most nights welcoming his guests and making light conversation.

// In the hallways, the principal has an affable demeanor; however, when called to her office, students know she is all about business.

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Examples:

“Ray Naranjo is a Native American chef from Santa Clara Pueblo in northern New Mexico. He’s a big, affable man with a wide, warm smile, built more for a football field than his food truck, Manko.” — Michael Shaikh, The Last Sweet Bite: Stories and Recipes of Culinary Heritage Lost and Found, 2025

Did you know?

There is nothing in the meaning of affable (“friendly and easy to talk to”), nor in its etymology (the word traces back to the Latin verb affārī, meaning “to speak to, address”), to suggest it is more properly applied to men than to women, but English-speaking people behave as though it is. This was not always true; in the 16th through the 19th centuries, it was not uncommon to see the word describing women, but no more. We once surveyed all the cases in which a single newspaper used affable over a 12-month period. The word occurred in 102 articles, and in 4 occurrences it described women, while in 85 occurrences it described men (in the other cases affable was used to describe a conga line, email, musical compositions by Robert Ward, cats in general, and one male dog). None of this need affect your use of the term. You should feel free to apply it in whatever way seems suitable. Think of this more as a reminder that the currents of our language are deep and occasionally mysterious, gently nudging us along paths we don’t even see.

Long Beach Pride parade rages on after festival’s shock cancellation

Samsung SDI keeps battery investment above $730M

Jägermeister is releasing a new flavor perfect for citrus fans

Mom gives birth to ‘bouncing baby boy’ on NYC courtroom bench during drug charge arraignment

4 Navy jet pilots eject safely after fiery Idaho airshow collision

100% success: US’ next-gen interceptor missile showcases accurate seeker capability

Paris Jackson undergoes health check after fans raise concern: 'I'm freaking out'

3 killed, 5 hurt when vehicle runs onto Oakland, Calif., sidewalk

China condemns Conservative MP’s Taiwan trip after ambassador’s warning

We tested the new World Cup ball. This is what you need to know about how it will fly, dip and swerve

'Last titan' of Thailand discovered, and it's the longest-necked dinosaur on record from Southeast Asia

We'll Never See Another Game Like The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings Again

Real Housewives Star Says Breast Cancer Gave Her a ‘Different Type of Strength’

Two-Tower Residential Building Revealed for 168 Sip Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey

11 Awesome New Motorcycles Rolling Out Right Now

18 New Watches You Missed from Audemars Piguet x Swatch, Seiko, Timex and More

Senior Housing Conversion of The Three Arts Club Begins At 340 West 85th Street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

Your Old iPhone Battery Doesn't Have to Be This Bad. Here's How to Fix It

Could Metro-North face a strike?

The Dorians

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Green River is releasing a unique, new honey-finished bourbon

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Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures

Real Housewives Star Says Breast Cancer Gave Her a ‘Different Type of Strength’

Is It Really Rude to Bring Your Dog Somewhere It Wasn’t Explicitly Invited?

Head removed from statue of Jesus at East Islip church, cops investigating

Avery Anna Rocks the 2026 ACM Awards With a ‘Bang’ for ‘Blood Runs Thicker’ Performance

Senate parliamentarian rules against GOP's White House ballroom plan

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White House: China to buy at least $17B in US agricultural products per year

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Samsung SDI keeps battery investment above $730M

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