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AI and Money: What Jobs Will Stay Strong

June 11, 2026

In today’s world, computers are changing how banks and companies keep track of money. Instead of taking away every job, the machines are moving people to new tasks that need human insight and judgment. People who used to fill out spreadsheets can now help decide which projects are worth the money

crime

Mom Charged After Alleged Plan to Poison Kids in Car

June 11, 2026

A woman from Oregon is facing three counts of first‑degree attempted murder after she allegedly tried to fill her family car with exhaust fumes while her three preschoolers were inside. The mother, 32, was said to have convinced the children that they were having a sleepover and then turned on the e

weather

Severe Storm Alert Hits Southeast Minnesota

June 11, 2026

A weather warning is active for parts of southeastern Minnesota until 7 p. m. local time. The alert covers the towns of Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. Residents in these areas should stay informed and prepare for possible severe thunderstorms. The National Weather Service

politics

North Korea’s New Uranium Plant Could Grow Its Arsenal

June 11, 2026

The country is building a huge new enrichment center in Yongbyon that could lift its capacity to 75 percent. Kim Jong Un toured the site last week and said the plan is “exponential. ” He claimed the nation’s nuclear power is now “inconceivable. ” Experts say the plant will hold over 9, 000 cen

sports

DC Defenders Ready to Battle Home Crowd in the United Bowl

June 11, 2026

The DC Defenders aim to keep their crown when they head to Audi Field for the United Bowl, facing the Louisville Kings. The matchup will be shown on ABC7 and is set for Saturday night. During a 7News interview, Lois Cook, the United Bowl host and Audi Field’s in‑game official, teased fans abou

entertainment

New Leader Takes Upworthy’s Mission to Connect People

June 11, 2026

Upworthy has appointed Amanda Farrand as its chief executive officer, aiming to boost the site’s influence and revenue. The Los Angeles‑based platform, known for sharing uplifting stories online, welcomed Farrand on May 26 after she worked in senior roles at Imagine Entertainment and Reese Wither

entertainment

Behind the headlines: How one crime reshaped a family's life

June 11, 2026

A shocking London murder from over thirty years ago recently got a fresh spotlight, this time as a short but gripping narrative series. Instead of just retelling the crime, the show digs into what happened to the family left behind. Rachel Nickell was killed in a public park in 1992, leaving behind

finance

Gas Prices Bounce Back as Summer Heat Builds

June 11, 2026

Natural gas prices climbed slightly this week after hitting a two-week low. The jump came as weather forecasts predicted hotter temperatures spreading across the U. S. , especially in the Midwest and East Coast. More people would crank up their air conditioners, increasing demand for electricity—and

weather

North Jersey braces for a couple of steamy days

June 11, 2026

North Jersey won’t get much of a break this week—temperatures are climbing, and so is the humidity. The National Weather Service says the area should expect a heat advisory starting Thursday at noon, stretching until 8 p. m. Friday. That covers Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, and Sussex coun

sports

Why presidents shouldn't sit courtside

June 11, 2026

Sports and politics mix about as well as oil and water, but Donald Trump keeps trying to blend them by showing up at games. The pattern is hard to miss: whenever Trump attends a sporting event where the home team plays, the home side often finds a way to lose. Look at the New York Knicks. They slipp