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Monday, May 11, 2026

Weather Briefing for Monday, May 11, 2026

5/11/2026 04:47:00 AM 0 comments






• Town of Franklin Asks Residents to Observe Voluntary Water Restrictions [Macon Media]

• [Public Safety Notifications]

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NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK

1. A cold front crosses the area today, bringing scattered showers and a few embedded thunderstorms. Relatively little rain is expected with this system, and severe risk remains minimal.

2. Another weak cold front may bring a few more showers and thunderstorms to the western Carolinas Wednesday. Otherwise, dry weather is expected

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

..TODAY....Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs around 70. North winds around 5 mph.

..TONIGHT....Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds around 5 mph.

..TUESDAY....Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.

..TUESDAY NIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds around 5 mph.

..WEDNESDAY....Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

..WEDNESDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then clear after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER



Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.





NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)




State and Local News


Resolution urges HCA Healthcare CEO to talk with Buncombe County community | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



Neese's Sausage fully pauses operations | WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)



• Stein: Whatley’s ties to Trump ‘not a positive’ in North Carolina’s upcoming US Senate election [NC Newsline]

• Sen. Thom Tillis urges Campbell Law graduates to lead with integrity in divided legal climate [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Where to visit the chickens of Oconaluftee in the Great Smoky Mountains [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• Legislature controls new building project oversight, not Stein’s Cabinet agency [Raleigh News & Observer]



Iran War News


"A Wall of Fire": Eyewitness View of an Attack in the Strait of Hormuz | Week 10 Recap | What's Going on With Shipping?



Iran sends its response to President Trump's latest proposal aimed at ending the war | BBC News



• Iran Update Special Report, May 010, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• Jerusalem Post Liveblog [Jerusalem Post]

• Al Jazeera Liveblog [Al Jazeera]

• Fox News Liveblog [Fox News]

• Saudi oil giant Aramco sees 25% jump in Q1 profit after shifting exports from Strait of Hormuz [AP News]

• Iran replies to US proposal to end war, Trump finds response ‘unacceptable’ [Al Jazeera]

• Iran's response to US ceasefire proposal focuses on Hormuz, Lebanon ceasefire, state media says [Jerusalem Post]

• Iran war is crushing Asia’s farmers, threatening global food supply [Washington Post]

Iran’s two navies and the fate of its “Midget Submarines” | FRANCE 24 English





World News


Putin offers talks with Ukraine amid claims of ceasefire violations | TVP World



FULL VICTORY DAY 2026: Russia Holds Massive Military Parade In Moscow’s Red Square | DRM News



• Germany news: Defense minister Pistorius arrives in Kyiv [DW News]

• S. Korea, NATO officials discuss defense industry cooperation [Yonhap News Agency]

• French evacuee from hantavirus-hit ship tests positive, health minister says [France 24]

• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 10, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

Russian president Putin nominates a controversial ex-German chancellor as peace broker | DW News




National News


ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - May 10, 2026 | ABC News



Meet the Press Full Episode — May 10 | NBC News



• Want to track the apocalypse? One theory: Follow the billionaires’ jets [Washington Post]

• ‘Patient Zero’ Identified in Hantavirus Ship Outbreak: Leo Schilperoord [Newsweek]

• 5 GOP battles that will drive the summer in Congress [The Hill]

• 17 Americans from hantavirus-hit cruise flying to U.S., HHS says [UPI]

• Hegseth says Pentagon will review Mark Kelly's public statements about classified briefing amid ongoing feud [Fox News]


Financial News


Expect Deadly Food Scarcity And Price Hikes: ICC Secretary General Sounds Alarm On Fertilizer Crisis | Forbes Breaking News



New Clarity Act is Trojan Horse for Dollar as Global Reserve Currency | Heresy Financial



Iran War: Trump Rejects Iran Latest Offer & Trump-Xi Summit | Daybreak Europe 5/11/2026 | Bloomberg Television



• Oil Jumps as Hormuz Stays Shut After Trump Rebuffs Iran’s Offer [Yahoo Finance]

• Brent oil tops $105 after Trump dismisses Iran’s peace proposal response [CNBC]


Science and Technology


Tiny Rock In the Solar System Contains Atmosphere and Nobody Knows Why | Anton Petrov



• The unprecedented and deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, explained [Ars Technica]

• El Salvador’s Bitcoin-Loving President Has Allegedly Frozen Assets of Local News Outlet [Gizmodo]

• NASA’s Psyche probe is about to slingshot around Mars at 12,000 mph [Science Daily]

• Beyond the Noise #106: Collateral damage [Microbe TV]

General Motors’ Robot Debacle | Asianometry




Crypto News


Labor Market Holds Steady | Benjamin Cowen



• SBF has joined Pam Bondi on team ‘Dow 50K’ [Protos]

• AWS Northern Virginia data center overheats, impacting Coinbase [Coin Telegraph]

• From $8 to $81,700: What Bitcoin Was Worth on Every Mother's Day Since 2011 [Bitcoin.com]
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Published at 6.00am on Monday, May 11, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins


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Sunday, May 10, 2026

Weekend Weather Briefing for Sunday, May 10, 2026

5/10/2026 04:07:00 AM , 0 comments






• Town of Franklin Asks Residents to Observe Voluntary Water Restrictions [Macon Media]

• [Public Safety Notifications]

• [SEVERE WEATHER CHANNEL]
 
• You can now support Macon Media with a $1.99 monthly Facebook subscription at [LINK]




NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK

1. Warm and dry today, then a cold front crosses the area Monday, bringing some showers and isolated thunderstorms. Mostly dry weather for the rest of the week, except for brief rain chances mainly across western NC on Wednesday.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

..TODAY....Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

..TONIGHT....Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

..MONDAY....Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around 70. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

..MONDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds around 5 mph.

..TUESDAY....Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.

..TUESDAY NIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER



Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.





NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)




State and Local News


Four charged after two dogs die from starvation at N.C. kennel, sheriff's office says | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



Canvas hacked: WRAL News breaks down just how important this platform is | WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)



• Big changes arrive July 1 for student borrowers, including in loan repayments [NC Newsline]

• Sen. Thom Tillis urges Campbell Law graduates to lead with integrity in divided legal climate [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Canvas cyberattack hits schools across nation, including NC public schools [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• Here are the proposals for the UNC System’s new three-year degree option [Raleigh News & Observer]



Iran War News


Project Freedom on Pause | MV Fairfax Alliance & CS Anthem Out | US Strafes an Iranian Tanker | What's Going on With Shipping?



Iran and US exchange fire in strait of Hormuz - Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire | BBC News



• Iran Update Special Report, May 07, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• Jerusalem Post Liveblog [Jerusalem Post]

• DW News Liveblog [DW News]

• Al Jazeera Liveblog [Al Jazeera]

• Fox News Liveblog [Fox News]

• UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged [AP News]

• Southeast Asia’s leaders confront fallout from Iran war at ASEAN summit [Al Jazeera]

• Iran can last for months under US Strait of Hormuz blockade, US officials say - report [Jerusalem Post]

• 'A love tap': What do latest strikes mean for ceasefire? [Sky News]

Strait of Hormuz: What role for France? | FRANCE 24 English





World News


Russian and Israeli presence at Bienalle sparks riots in Venice | TVP World



• Zelenskyy warns Russia's friends against attending parade [DW News]

• 4th S. Korean oil tanker successfully transits through Red Sea [Yonhap News Agency]

• US trade court once again rules Trump tariffs illegal, but issues narrow block [France 24]

• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 06, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

Europe and the neverending tariff threat | DW News




National News


ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - May 7, 2026 | ABC News



PBS News Hour full episode, May 7, 2026 | PBS News Hour



• Justice Dept. investigating trades in oil futures and prediction markets ahead of major Iran war news [NBC News]

• U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs [CBS News]

• Judge conditionally agrees to cancel Comey appearance in Trump threat case [The Hill]

• Five states monitor former passengers of hantavirus-hit cruise ship [UPI]

• Mark Hamill deletes image depicting Trump as deceased, posts new photo to 'apologize' after backlash [Fox News]


Financial News


Flare-up in US-Iran Tensions Jolts Markets | The China Show 5/8/2026 | Bloomberg Television



• What will it take to free the 1,600 ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz? [Yahoo Finance]

• ‘Not a Chance Hormuz Opens’: How Wall Street’s new NACHO trade bets on a prolonged oil shock [CNBC]


Science and Technology


The Level1 Links with Friends Show May 8 2026: Think Outside the Gun



• RIP social media. What comes next is messy [Ars Technica]

• Extortion Using Smart Glasses Is a Thing Now [Gizmodo]

• Scientists make stunning discovery that could change our understanding of the Universe [Science Daily]

• Office Hours with Earth's Virology Professor Livestream 5/6/26 8 pm ET [Microbe TV]

Orbital VS Surface Lunar Bases | Q&A 421 | Fraser Cain




Crypto News


Bitcoin: The Beauty of Mathematics (Part 70) | Benjamin Cowen



• Memecoin traders praying for global hantavirus pandemic [Protos]

• AWS Northern Virginia data center overheats, impacting Coinbase [Coin Telegraph]

• Robinhood CEO Says US 'Very Close' to Passing Crypto Clarity Act [Bitcoin.com]
Support Macon Media


• [SEVERE WEATHER CHANNEL]
 
• You can now support Macon Media with a $1.99 monthly Facebook subscription at https://www.facebook.com/MaconMediaNews/posts/pfbid0sraDv94aqwTXUA5KqivnmL3U4H5bhjgkZkYdmknBUx5fedENQXAWuQZqndTyNhUel?comment_id=1161740932841534

If you receive value from what Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month. Those who support Macon Media with at least a dollar a month receive early access to video of some events and meetings before they are made public on the website. Videos and news involving public safety are not subject to early access.



Become a Patron!



Or, if you prefer Pay Pal, try PayPal.me/MaconMedia


Published at 6.00am on Sunday, May 10, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins


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Saturday, May 9, 2026

Weekend Weather Briefing for Saturday, May 09, 2026

5/09/2026 03:29:00 AM , 0 comments






• Town of Franklin Asks Residents to Observe Voluntary Water Restrictions [Macon Media]

• [Public Safety Notifications]

• [SEVERE WEATHER CHANNEL]
 
• You can now support Macon Media with a $1.99 monthly Facebook subscription at [LINK]




NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK

1. Generally dry conditions expected through this weekend, then a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms on Monday, as a cold front moves through the area. Mostly dry weather for the rest of next week, except for brief rain chances mainly in the NC mountains on Wednesday.

WEATHER SPONSOR

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DAY SPONSOR


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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

..TODAY....Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph.

..TONIGHT....Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

..SUNDAY....Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

..SUNDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

..MONDAY....Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

..MONDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER



Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.





NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)




State and Local News


3 family members shot to death in North Carolina; teen daughter and adult man charged | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



Canvas hacked: WRAL News breaks down just how important this platform is | WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)



• NC bills target data center boom, seeking tax changes, consumer protections [NC Newsline]

• Sen. Thom Tillis urges Campbell Law graduates to lead with integrity in divided legal climate [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Family reacts after triple homicide in Western NC: 'It’s a shock' [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• Wake DA drops state charges against man accused of threatening Trump [Raleigh News & Observer]


(All following sections were posted on Friday, 05-08-2026)
Iran War News


Project Freedom on Pause | MV Fairfax Alliance & CS Anthem Out | US Strafes an Iranian Tanker | What's Going on With Shipping?



Iran and US exchange fire in strait of Hormuz - Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire | BBC News



• Iran Update Special Report, May 07, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• Jerusalem Post Liveblog [Jerusalem Post]

• DW News Liveblog [DW News]

• Al Jazeera Liveblog [Al Jazeera]

• Fox News Liveblog [Fox News]

• UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged [AP News]

• Southeast Asia’s leaders confront fallout from Iran war at ASEAN summit [Al Jazeera]

• Iran can last for months under US Strait of Hormuz blockade, US officials say - report [Jerusalem Post]

• 'A love tap': What do latest strikes mean for ceasefire? [Sky News]

Strait of Hormuz: What role for France? | FRANCE 24 English





World News


Russian and Israeli presence at Bienalle sparks riots in Venice | TVP World



• Zelenskyy warns Russia's friends against attending parade [DW News]

• 4th S. Korean oil tanker successfully transits through Red Sea [Yonhap News Agency]

• US trade court once again rules Trump tariffs illegal, but issues narrow block [France 24]

• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 06, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

Europe and the neverending tariff threat | DW News




National News


ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - May 7, 2026 | ABC News



PBS News Hour full episode, May 7, 2026 | PBS News Hour



• Justice Dept. investigating trades in oil futures and prediction markets ahead of major Iran war news [NBC News]

• U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs [CBS News]

• Judge conditionally agrees to cancel Comey appearance in Trump threat case [The Hill]

• Five states monitor former passengers of hantavirus-hit cruise ship [UPI]

• Mark Hamill deletes image depicting Trump as deceased, posts new photo to 'apologize' after backlash [Fox News]


Financial News


Flare-up in US-Iran Tensions Jolts Markets | The China Show 5/8/2026 | Bloomberg Television



• What will it take to free the 1,600 ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz? [Yahoo Finance]

• ‘Not a Chance Hormuz Opens’: How Wall Street’s new NACHO trade bets on a prolonged oil shock [CNBC]


Science and Technology


The Level1 Links with Friends Show May 8 2026: Think Outside the Gun



• RIP social media. What comes next is messy [Ars Technica]

• Extortion Using Smart Glasses Is a Thing Now [Gizmodo]

• Scientists make stunning discovery that could change our understanding of the Universe [Science Daily]

• Office Hours with Earth's Virology Professor Livestream 5/6/26 8 pm ET [Microbe TV]

Orbital VS Surface Lunar Bases | Q&A 421 | Fraser Cain




Crypto News


Bitcoin: The Beauty of Mathematics (Part 70) | Benjamin Cowen



• Memecoin traders praying for global hantavirus pandemic [Protos]

• AWS Northern Virginia data center overheats, impacting Coinbase [Coin Telegraph]

• Robinhood CEO Says US 'Very Close' to Passing Crypto Clarity Act [Bitcoin.com]
Support Macon Media


• [SEVERE WEATHER CHANNEL]
 
• You can now support Macon Media with a $1.99 monthly Facebook subscription at https://www.facebook.com/MaconMediaNews/posts/pfbid0sraDv94aqwTXUA5KqivnmL3U4H5bhjgkZkYdmknBUx5fedENQXAWuQZqndTyNhUel?comment_id=1161740932841534

If you receive value from what Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month. Those who support Macon Media with at least a dollar a month receive early access to video of some events and meetings before they are made public on the website. Videos and news involving public safety are not subject to early access.



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Published at 6.00am on Saturday, May 09, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins


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Friday, May 8, 2026

Weather Briefing for Friday, May 08, 2026

5/08/2026 05:41:00 AM , 0 comments






• Town of Franklin Asks Residents to Observe Voluntary Water Restrictions [Macon Media]

• [Public Safety Notifications]

• [SEVERE WEATHER CHANNEL]
 
• You can now support Macon Media with a $1.99 monthly Facebook subscription at [LINK]




NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK

1. Rain chances gradually return over the weekend, with highest chances on Monday, as a cold front moves through the area. Brief drying expected Tuesday, before another front brings a quick shot of rain Wednesday.

WEATHER SPONSOR

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DAY SPONSOR




Macon Media is being underwritten today by Bourbon & Bacon. (Formerly Franklin Office Supply)
Visit their store at 161 Highlands Road in Franklin or check out their website at bourbonandbaconfs.com



GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

..TODAY....Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon.

..TONIGHT....Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds around 5 mph.

..SATURDAY....Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph.

..SATURDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

..SUNDAY....Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph.

..SUNDAY NIGHT....A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER



Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.





NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)




State and Local News


Jamie Ager rallies supporters in Asheville, North Carolina (full speech) | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



NC lawmakers dig into prison settlement as GOP targets Cooper | WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)



• What is IOLTA? Why did state lawmakers freeze its funding capabilities? [NC Local]

• Hacker group disables Canvas for NC students during crucial end-of-school-year stretch [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• New bill could change cannabis legality in North Carolina in 2026 [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• NC students, school employees receive online ransom threat from data breach [Raleigh News & Observer]



Iran War News


Project Freedom on Pause | MV Fairfax Alliance & CS Anthem Out | US Strafes an Iranian Tanker | What's Going on With Shipping?



Iran and US exchange fire in strait of Hormuz - Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire | BBC News



• Iran Update Special Report, May 07, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• Jerusalem Post Liveblog [Jerusalem Post]

• DW News Liveblog [DW News]

• Al Jazeera Liveblog [Al Jazeera]

• Fox News Liveblog [Fox News]

• UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged [AP News]

• Southeast Asia’s leaders confront fallout from Iran war at ASEAN summit [Al Jazeera]

• Iran can last for months under US Strait of Hormuz blockade, US officials say - report [Jerusalem Post]

• 'A love tap': What do latest strikes mean for ceasefire? [Sky News]

Strait of Hormuz: What role for France? | FRANCE 24 English





World News


Russian and Israeli presence at Bienalle sparks riots in Venice | TVP World



• Zelenskyy warns Russia's friends against attending parade [DW News]

• 4th S. Korean oil tanker successfully transits through Red Sea [Yonhap News Agency]

• US trade court once again rules Trump tariffs illegal, but issues narrow block [France 24]

• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 06, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

Europe and the neverending tariff threat | DW News




National News


ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - May 7, 2026 | ABC News



PBS News Hour full episode, May 7, 2026 | PBS News Hour



• Justice Dept. investigating trades in oil futures and prediction markets ahead of major Iran war news [NBC News]

• U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs [CBS News]

• Judge conditionally agrees to cancel Comey appearance in Trump threat case [The Hill]

• Five states monitor former passengers of hantavirus-hit cruise ship [UPI]

• Mark Hamill deletes image depicting Trump as deceased, posts new photo to 'apologize' after backlash [Fox News]


Financial News


Flare-up in US-Iran Tensions Jolts Markets | The China Show 5/8/2026 | Bloomberg Television



• What will it take to free the 1,600 ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz? [Yahoo Finance]

• ‘Not a Chance Hormuz Opens’: How Wall Street’s new NACHO trade bets on a prolonged oil shock [CNBC]


Science and Technology


The Level1 Links with Friends Show May 8 2026: Think Outside the Gun



• RIP social media. What comes next is messy [Ars Technica]

• Extortion Using Smart Glasses Is a Thing Now [Gizmodo]

• Scientists make stunning discovery that could change our understanding of the Universe [Science Daily]

• Office Hours with Earth's Virology Professor Livestream 5/6/26 8 pm ET [Microbe TV]

Orbital VS Surface Lunar Bases | Q&A 421 | Fraser Cain




Crypto News


Bitcoin: The Beauty of Mathematics (Part 70) | Benjamin Cowen



• Memecoin traders praying for global hantavirus pandemic [Protos]

• AWS Northern Virginia data center overheats, impacting Coinbase [Coin Telegraph]

• Robinhood CEO Says US 'Very Close' to Passing Crypto Clarity Act [Bitcoin.com]
Support Macon Media


• [SEVERE WEATHER CHANNEL]
 
• You can now support Macon Media with a $1.99 monthly Facebook subscription at https://www.facebook.com/MaconMediaNews/posts/pfbid0sraDv94aqwTXUA5KqivnmL3U4H5bhjgkZkYdmknBUx5fedENQXAWuQZqndTyNhUel?comment_id=1161740932841534

If you receive value from what Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month. Those who support Macon Media with at least a dollar a month receive early access to video of some events and meetings before they are made public on the website. Videos and news involving public safety are not subject to early access.



Become a Patron!



Or, if you prefer Pay Pal, try PayPal.me/MaconMedia


Published at 6.00am on Friday, May 08, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins


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