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Weather check: Stormy Friday, then sunshine for the weekend

June 27, 2026

Southern New England picks up some pop-up rain Friday evening. The chance is real—especially in central and southern Massachusetts. Storms could arrive as early as 5 p. m. , but the northern belt near New Hampshire stays on higher alert between 6 and 10 p. m. Confidence is low; most spots will only

weather

Swimming in the Great Lakes soon? Check when waters warm up

June 27, 2026

Summer is coming early to the Great Lakes, at least for the water. A sharp rise in air temperatures next week will heat up the lakes quickly. The warm-up starts Monday with a four-day heat wave. Southern beaches along Lake Michigan will see water jump from around 60°F to close to 70°F. Northern spot

business

Oil flows stabilize as Iran keeps pressure on Gulf shipping

June 26, 2026

Oil prices have bounced back to where they were before the recent conflict began, as the U. S. tries to calm nerves in the Gulf. Officials say about 20 million barrels of oil moved through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours—close to normal levels. But Iran isn’t backing down. Its military war

weather

Weather alert: Storms may roll in for the weekend

June 26, 2026

Rain clouds are set to visit Massachusetts starting Thursday night, bringing a mixed bag of showers and possible thunderstorms. After a mild drop in temperature Thursday night, the mercury will climb back up Friday, reaching the mid-70s to low 80s. The rain isn't expected to be a constant companion,

politics

Ukrainian Plan to Hit Russian War Supplies

June 25, 2026

President Zelenskiy announced that Ukraine will launch pre‑emptive strikes against Russian facilities used to support its war effort. The move comes as Kyiv increases attacks on energy infrastructure, hoping to pressure Moscow into negotiations. In a recent speech, the Ukrainian leader instructed i

weather

Heat Wave Hits Michigan: Get Ready for Hot, Humid Days

June 25, 2026

The National Weather Service has warned that Michigan will experience a heat dome next week, pushing temperatures into the 90s and making the air feel even hotter. The forecast shows that the southern part of the Lower Peninsula will see especially high temperatures, while much of the Upper Peninsul

business

Coffee Prices Rise as Rain, Stocks and Weather Shake the Market

June 25, 2026

Rain in Brazil is keeping farmers busy. The extra water delays harvests and makes the coffee beans harder to grow, so buyers are paying more. A new cold front is expected to bring over 50 millimetres of rain to southern Brazil this week, which could lower the quality of the crop. Coffee stock

politics

School Strike in Iran Raises Questions About Who Fired the Missiles

June 25, 2026

A deadly attack on a school in southern Iran late February left more than 175 children and teachers dead, but the U. S. president now says the truth may never come out. During a brief press talk, he admitted investigators might never pinpoint who launched the missiles that hit the building on the fi

entertainment

A fun Fourth of July in Southern California with many choices

June 24, 2026

Planning a July Fourth weekend in Southern California isn’t just about picking one hottest spot. Many places are mixing things up this year. Some skip the loud fireworks and go for light displays from drones instead. The FoodieLand Food Festival at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl is a major food event with ove

politics

Drones with invisible wires are changing the game in Lebanon

June 24, 2026

Lebanon’s southern hills have become a testing ground for a new kind of weapon: drones that fly on a tight leash. Unlike free-roaming drones that rely on radio signals, these machines stay connected through a thin fiber-optic cable that spools out as they fly. This simple trick makes them nearly inv