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May 11, 2026

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BBC Prosecutor tells Donaldson he is 'the only one telling lies' at his sex abuse trial LIVESCIENCE 'I was really amazed': On the edge of the Milky Way, a dwarf galaxy is being ripped in half by its big sibling VILLAGES-NEWS A wave for the workers – and more! BBC Discovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into former Spanish PM TECHCRUNCH Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX’s historic IPO FOX NEWS WATCH: Tim Kaine rejects claims Karmelo Anthony verdict was racist BBC David Hockney's life in pictures: From swimming pools to celebrity portraits LEESBURG DAILY Beautiful male cardinal enjoys a berry VILLAGES-NEWS Woman allegedly fires gun at man who took her phone FOX NEWS Former Penn State football player faces life-altering injuries after hit-and-run crash that killed his fiancée BBC Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of world's biggest stock market launch BBC Prosecutor tells Donaldson he is 'the only one telling lies' at his sex abuse trial LIVESCIENCE 'I was really amazed': On the edge of the Milky Way, a dwarf galaxy is being ripped in half by its big sibling VILLAGES-NEWS A wave for the workers – and more! BBC Discovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into former Spanish PM TECHCRUNCH Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX’s historic IPO FOX NEWS WATCH: Tim Kaine rejects claims Karmelo Anthony verdict was racist BBC David Hockney's life in pictures: From swimming pools to celebrity portraits LEESBURG DAILY Beautiful male cardinal enjoys a berry VILLAGES-NEWS Woman allegedly fires gun at man who took her phone FOX NEWS Former Penn State football player faces life-altering injuries after hit-and-run crash that killed his fiancée BBC Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of world's biggest stock market launch

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Villages-News 3 hours ago

A wave for the workers – and more!

A Villager applauds a previous Letter to the Editor encouraging residents to wave at landscapers and contends more waving reflects positively on the moniker, “Florida’s Friendliest Hometown.” Read more: A...

Leesburg Daily 2 hours ago

Beautiful male cardinal enjoys a berry

A reader shared a photo of a beautiful male cardinal as he enjoys a berry. Share your local photos with us at https://leesburg-news.com/contact-us! Read more: Beautiful male cardinal enjoys a...

Villages-News 2 hours ago

Woman allegedly fires gun at man who took her phone

A Wildwood woman was arrested after allegedly firing a gun at the man who took her phone. Read more: Woman allegedly fires gun at man who took her phone

Leesburg Daily 2 hours ago

Faulty headlight leads to arrest of suspect with meth and drug paraphernalia

A Tavares man was arrested on drug charges after being stopped with methamphetamine and a glass smoking device. Read more: Faulty headlight leads to arrest of suspect with meth and...

Villages-News 52 minutes ago

Use common sense and buckle up in your golf cart

A reader suggests that Villagers use common sense and buckle up in their golf carts. Read more: Use common sense and buckle up in your golf cart

Prosecutor tells Donaldson he is 'the only one telling lies' at his sex abuse trial

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

Fox News 3 hours ago

Active shooting incident in Midland, Texas, leaves 1 dead, multiple others injured

At least one person is dead and others were injured in an active shooting situation while the suspect has barricaded themselves inside a building in downtown Midland, Texas, Midland Mayor...

Fox News 3 hours ago

Austin Metcalf family facing threats, financial strain as Karmelo Anthony fundraising draws scrutiny

Austin Metcalf's father says his family continues to face death threats and harassment after convicted killer Karmelo Anthony's sentencing in Texas.

Fox News 2 hours ago

The verdict is in: Europeans are obsessed with rural America during 2026 World Cup stay

Foreign soccer fans visiting America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are in awe of Buc-ee's, free refills, Hooters, and Southern culture experiences.

BBC 2 hours ago

What we know about how Northern Ireland's riots were organised

Northern Ireland has seen three nights of violence after footage of a knife attack on Monday night spread across social media.

World

BBC 3 hours ago

Discovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into former Spanish PM

José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspected of being unable to show proof he paid import duties on the jewellery.

BBC 2 hours ago

More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say

A statement says "significant progress" has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.

BBC 2 hours ago

Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government

The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.

BBC 55 minutes ago

Tributes paid to David Hockney, a 'giant' and 'true icon' of British art

Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.

Fox News 40 minutes ago

Expert warns of 'general escalation' of fighting if Houthis resume Red Sea campaign

State Department calls Houthi Red Sea shipping ban unacceptable as experts warn of potential escalation and Israeli and U.S. strikes on Yemen targets.

Politics

Fox News 2 hours ago

WATCH: Tim Kaine rejects claims Karmelo Anthony verdict was racist

Sen. Tim Kaine says he has a "hard time understanding" claims that Karmelo Anthony's murder verdict was unfair or racially motivated by jurors.

BBC 2 hours ago

I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending decisions

Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.

BBC 2 hours ago

Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe

Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".

Fox News 2 hours ago

Abbott turns up heat on Talarico, Soros-backed DAs over Texas crime

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes statewide prosecutor, bail reforms and measures to remove rogue DAs as crime dominates the political debate in Texas.

BBC 1 hour ago

What we found out in Starmer's BBC interview

It has been a turbulent week for PM, after defence minister John Healey resigned.

Tech & AI

TechCrunch 3 hours ago

Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX’s historic IPO

The SpaceX IPO has boosted Musk's paper wealth to more than $1,000,000,000,000 at a time when he is more hated -- and powerful -- than ever.

TechCrunch 3 hours ago

SpaceX opens at $150, an 11% pop for the most anticipated debut in history

The company made its heavily-anticipated debut on Friday, trading higher than its initial $135 IPO price.

Fox News 1 hour ago

Fox News AI Newsletter: Top 12 takeaways from Apple's new AI features

Apple WWDC 2025 highlights Siri AI upgrades, California city bans data centers, and Meta launches a skilled trades academy with guaranteed jobs.

TechCrunch 1 hour ago

SpaceX IPO: Everything you need to know

TechCrunch has followed SpaceX's start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we're here for what happens next too. This package of SpaceX IPO coverage includes who stands to...

Fox News 1 hour ago

Stolen iPhones fuel scary passcode scam

Criminals use fake Apple pages, smishing texts and Telegram tools to trick stolen iPhone owners into revealing passcodes for quick device resale.

Science

Livescience 3 hours ago

'I was really amazed': On the edge of the Milky Way, a dwarf galaxy is being ripped in half by its big sibling

A new study shows that the Small Magellanic Cloud is being pulled apart by its larger sibling on the Milky Way's periphery, upending our understanding of our cosmic neighbor.

BBC 3 hours ago

Elon Musk gets public trading of SpaceX underway from Texas

SpaceX founder Elon Musk said he gave the company "less than a 10% chance of succeeding at all" when it first started, and it is now going public "with the...

BBC 2 hours ago

What is the super new Moon?

A super new Moon is coming. While you won’t be able to see it, it's still going to have an impact. But, what exactly is it and what does it...

BBC 19 minutes ago

The fight to stop animals dying in fishing nets

Thousands of sea mammals and birds are killed as a result of fishing nets every year.

BBC 12 minutes ago

First few days of new chicks hatched at osprey centre captured on camera

Six of the new chicks are from two pairs who can be seen at a centre in north Wales.

Sports

Fox News 1 hour ago

Former Penn State football player faces life-altering injuries after hit-and-run crash that killed his fiancée

Former Penn State football player Kyle Vasey faces potentially life-altering injuries after a hit-and-run crash that killed his fiancee in Colorado.

Fox News 4 minutes ago

USA soccer legends Landon Donovan, Tim Howard share how far they think this year's team can go in World Cup

Tim Howard and Landon Donovan say the U.S. men's soccer team can have a magical summer at the 2026 World Cup but stop short of predicting a title win.

Fox News 8 minutes ago

How to watch USA vs Paraguay: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup

USA and Paraguay meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST from Los Angeles Stadium.

Fox News 22 minutes ago

Royals pitcher drilled in head with terrifying 107 mph liner, and the batter who hit it pulled a rare move

Royals pitcher Seth Lugo exited after taking a 107 mph liner off his head from Brandon Nimmo, who ran to the mound to check on his former teammate.

Fox News 2 hours ago

USA vs. Paraguay: How to Watch, TV Channel, Live Stream

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the United States and Paraguay FIFA World Cup Group D match.

Entertainment

BBC 2 hours ago

David Hockney's life in pictures: From swimming pools to celebrity portraits

The Bradford-born artist, who has died at 88, was one of the most influential artists of the modern era.

BBC 55 minutes ago

Tributes paid to David Hockney, a 'giant' and 'true icon' of British art

Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.

Fox News 52 minutes ago

Jessie James Decker on why her marriage to Eric Decker hasn't lost its spark after four kids

Jessie James Decker reveals the best marriage advice she actually follows after 13 years with husband Eric Decker: keep flirting and stay playful.

BBC 51 minutes ago

Bollywood's Nora Fatehi hopes her FIFA World Cup song brings 'unity'

The Canadian-born artist will be performing her official Fifa song at the Toronto opening ceremony.

BBC 1 hour ago

Fan favourite Tosh to leave Shetland TV show after 13 years

Alison O'Donnell, one of the original cast, says she wanted to explore other acting opportunities.

Business

BBC 16 minutes ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of world's biggest stock market launch

The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

BBC 27 minutes ago

Have you been mis-sold car finance?

Martin Lewis has advice for those who have or who are planning to put in a car finance mis-selling claim.

BBC 27 minutes ago

Have you been mis-sold car finance?

Martin Lewis has advice for those who have or who are planning to put in a car finance mis-selling claim.

BBC 2 hours ago

UK signals it may block payout to British Steel owner

Chinese firm Jingye is seeking compensation after the government decided to nationalise the company.

BBC 3 hours ago

UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt

The economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data shows.

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wpadmin Silver 1 day, 15 hours ago

🎉 Welcome to the new Town Square!

The Community Board just got a top-to-bottom rebuild — this is Middleton's place to talk. News tips, questions, garage-sale finds, restaurant intel, lost pets, front-porch conversation: post it here.

New around here? The Town Hall sidebar has the anonymous tip line, the live scanner feed, and upcoming events. Hit the composer above and say hello — your neighbors are listening. 👋

wpadmin Silver 2 weeks, 2 days ago

SpaceX launch today: Starlink Group 10-54
Launch target: Fri, Jun 12, 8:37 AM EDT from Space Launch Complex 40. Links, webcast, and viewing spots.

wpadmin Silver

2 weeks, 2 days ago

New Around Town:
Crooked Can Brewing Company has a Minneola location listed as coming soon at 1600 Crooked Can Loop.
If you know the Winter Garden Crooked Can, this looks like the bigger destination version: brewery, taproom, food hall-style options, outdoor space, live entertainment, and family-friendly amenities like a splash …

wpadmin Silver

2 weeks, 3 days ago

New Around Town: Restaurants, services, openings, construction updates, local recommendations, and businesses neighbors keep asking about. If there is a place or service Middleton should know, this is the thread. Check the directory: https://www.hellomiddleton.com/business-directory/

wpadmin Silver

2 weeks, 3 days ago

This Weekend Around Middleton: The traffic says people are hunting for what to do next, so this is the new hub pin: weekend events, family stuff, live music, markets, school/community happenings, and anything neighbors should know before Saturday. Browse events: https://www.hellomiddleton.com/events/

wpadmin Silver

2 months ago

Middleton Rocks
is LIVE! A neighborhood treasure hunt where you paint rocks, hide them around Middleton, and track their journey as neighbors find them.

How it works:
1. Paint
a rock with any design you like -- get creative with colors, patterns, or inspirational messages. Use acrylic paint and seal …