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House passes bipartisan housing affordability bill

By upi.com | 5/20/2026 8:49 PM

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday aimed at addressing housing affordability and increasing housing and homeownership.

upstate

Cambridge Central School District moving forward after budget proposal fails

By NEWS10 ABC | Payton Cavanaugh 5/20/2026 8:45 PM

The Cambridge Central School District recently proposed a 12% tax levy increase to offset an anticipated lack of revenue from the state. The budget did not pass, making them the only district in Washington County to not pass the budget.

opinion

LIRR strike draws Hochul a roadmap for the true fight still to come

By New York Post | Nicole Gelinas 5/20/2026 8:25 PM

When the new LIRR agreement expires next year, Gov. Hochul and the MTA now have the tools to force crucial changes to the unions' antiquated work rules.

world

Korean palaces emerge as Seoul’s hottest cultural attractions

By United Press International, Inc. | 5/20/2026 8:15 PM

South Korea's royal palaces and tombs are rapidly transforming into some of the country's most sought-after cultural destinations, attracting people.

world

Malaysia weighs S. Korean missile systems after Norway deal collapse

By United Press International, Inc. | 5/20/2026 8:09 PM

upstate

Revolutionary War remains finally laid to rest in Lake George

By NEWS10 ABC | 5/20/2026 8:03 PM

nation

Musk’s SpaceX discloses filing for initial public offering

By upi.com | 5/20/2026 7:47 PM

shopping

Patagonia and Peak Design Have a Surprising New Travel Duffel Challenger

By Gear Patrol | 5/20/2026 7:20 PM

upstate

NYS budget updates Foundation Aid as school budgets get 96% approval

By NEWS10 ABC | 5/20/2026 7:08 PM

metro

Breads Bakery now makes hot dog and burger buns and we're suddenly in the mood for BBQ

By Timeout.com | 5/20/2026 7:08 PM

BASKETBALL

LeBron James is reportedly unlikely to accept a minimum salary, which affects some suitors more than others

FINANCE

Gen Z may be shying away from buying cosmetics, as higher gas prices hit spending

POLITICS

5 things to know about the Trump IRS settlement

FINANCE

The ‘stunning’ end to Trump’s case against the IRS raises tax-law questions that will be analyzed for years

FOOD

Emmitt Smith and Payton Manning team with Bud Light for ‘Grilling for America’

FOOD

How to make the Take Me Away, a cocktail evoking a good summer vacation

ODD_FUN

Watch: Mysterious roof poops lead California man to mountain lion encounter

ART

Baumgartner Restoration Painstakingly Brings a Neglected Portrait Back to Life

FASHION

‘3 Body Problem’ star Eiza González’s chic summer swag, from sunnies to swimwear

NEW_JERSEY

Pain at the pump? Understanding rising gas prices, from taxes to the Iran War

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AI-powered whale-spotting tech may help save San Francisco Bay’s gray whales

by Science News | May 19 2026

beauty

Miley Cyrus' Oscars 2025 Hair Would Have Been Perfect If Not For One Fatal Flaw

by The List | Mar 02 2025

connecticut

CT delegation backs amended bill to boost housing supply

by CT Mirror | May 20 2026

entertainment

Gianna Corvino of The NY Archive Thinks Getting Dressed 'Should Feel Like Making a Sandwich'

by ET Online | May 19 2026

exercise

Lindsey Vonn Says She Still Feels 29—Here’s What She’s Doing Differently

by thehealthy.com | Apr 15 2026

food

Why McDonald's Customers Are Divided On Its Specialty Drinks

by The Daily Meal | May 20 2026

football

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

golf

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

by NY Times | Apr 15 2026

mental

10 Signs You’re More Resilient Than You Think, According to Experts

by thehealthy.com | May 03 2026

nation

House passes bipartisan housing affordability bill

by upi.com | May 20 2026

new_jersey

Commuting during World Cup? NJ Transit chief offers details on prices

by NJ Spotlight | May 20 2026

real_estate

California home prices hit staggering record high as residents flee

by NY Post | May 20 2026

shopping

Patagonia and Peak Design Have a Surprising New Travel Duffel Challenger

by Gear Patrol | May 20 2026

sports

Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

world

Korean palaces emerge as Seoul’s hottest cultural attractions

by United Press International, Inc. | May 20 2026

Word of the Day

cordial

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 20, 2026 is:

cordial • \KOR-jul\ • adjective

Cordial describes someone or something that is politely pleasant and friendly.

// All the guests were assembled and given a cordial greeting by the host.

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Examples:

“The Burnside post office is a small one-room wooden building profusely planted with flowers all around it. ... One enters a tiny vestibule and pushes a buzzer, which brings Christine out of the house, brushing by you into the ‘office’ proper, where she opens the counter window and, with a smile and a toss of her hair, says, in a cordial tone, ‘Now, my dear, what can I do for you?’” — Robert Finch, Summers in Squid Tickle: A Newfoundland Odyssey, 2025

Did you know?

The Latin root cord- (or cor) is at the heart of the connection between cordial, concord (meaning “harmony”), and discord (meaning “conflict”). Cord- means “heart,” and each of these cord- descendants has something to do with the heart, at least figuratively. Concord, which comes from com- (meaning “together” or “with”) plus -cord, suggests that one heart is with another. Discord combines the prefix dis- (meaning “apart”) with -cord to imply that hearts are apart. Hundreds of years ago, cordial could mean simply “of or relating to the (literal) heart” (the -ial is simply an adjective suffix) but today anything described as cordial—be it a friendly welcome, a compliment, or an agreement—comes from the heart in a figurative sense. Cordial is also used as a noun to refer to a usually sweet liqueur, the name being inspired by the idea that a cordial invigorates the heart.

House passes bipartisan housing affordability bill

Cambridge Central School District moving forward after budget proposal fails

LIRR strike draws Hochul a roadmap for the true fight still to come

Korean palaces emerge as Seoul’s hottest cultural attractions

Malaysia weighs S. Korean missile systems after Norway deal collapse

Revolutionary War remains finally laid to rest in Lake George

Musk’s SpaceX discloses filing for initial public offering

Patagonia and Peak Design Have a Surprising New Travel Duffel Challenger

NYS budget updates Foundation Aid as school budgets get 96% approval

Breads Bakery now makes hot dog and burger buns and we're suddenly in the mood for BBQ

LeBron James is reportedly unlikely to accept a minimum salary, which affects some suitors more than others

Gen Z may be shying away from buying cosmetics, as higher gas prices hit spending

5 things to know about the Trump IRS settlement

The ‘stunning’ end to Trump’s case against the IRS raises tax-law questions that will be analyzed for years

Emmitt Smith and Payton Manning team with Bud Light for ‘Grilling for America’

How to make the Take Me Away, a cocktail evoking a good summer vacation

Watch: Mysterious roof poops lead California man to mountain lion encounter

Baumgartner Restoration Painstakingly Brings a Neglected Portrait Back to Life

‘3 Body Problem’ star Eiza González’s chic summer swag, from sunnies to swimwear

Pain at the pump? Understanding rising gas prices, from taxes to the Iran War

AI-powered whale-spotting tech may help save San Francisco Bay’s gray whales

Miley Cyrus' Oscars 2025 Hair Would Have Been Perfect If Not For One Fatal Flaw

CT delegation backs amended bill to boost housing supply

Gianna Corvino of The NY Archive Thinks Getting Dressed 'Should Feel Like Making a Sandwich'

Lindsey Vonn Says She Still Feels 29—Here’s What She’s Doing Differently

Why McDonald's Customers Are Divided On Its Specialty Drinks

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

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

10 Signs You’re More Resilient Than You Think, According to Experts

House passes bipartisan housing affordability bill

Commuting during World Cup? NJ Transit chief offers details on prices

California home prices hit staggering record high as residents flee

Patagonia and Peak Design Have a Surprising New Travel Duffel Challenger

Pelé's life in pictures

Korean palaces emerge as Seoul’s hottest cultural attractions

Word of the Day

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