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New York Tornado Hits Yates County, Leaves Trail of Damage

June 20, 2026

A tornado was confirmed in Yates County after a day of bad weather. The storm touched down near Rock Stream at about 10:55 a. m. Thursday. Meteorologists measured winds of up to 90 mph as the tornado moved across the area. It carved a path from Reading Road to Fir Tree Point on Seneca Lake. The tor

science

Behind the Lens: How Science Photos Reveal Hidden Worlds

June 20, 2026

Every year, scientists around the globe capture moments that most people never see—tiny ecosystems, dangerous creatures, and fragile environments. A recent photography contest highlighted these hidden scenes, turning complex research into striking images. One shot showed researchers working underwat

environment

Plans for Going-to-Sun Road’s summer opening

June 20, 2026

This year’s schedule for Going-to-Sun Road shows a clear pattern of balancing access with protection. The full route will open to cars on Monday, weather permitting, but unlike many mountain roads, no advance booking is needed for vehicles this season. Cyclists already have full access now, yet the

politics

Crypto Money Flows to a Safe Bet in New York

June 20, 2026

A pro-crypto political action committee that normally backs Republicans has quietly thrown its weight behind a Democrat who looks almost certain to win his primary. The group, called Fellowship PAC, spent $300, 000 last week to promote New York Representative Ritchie Torres in the final stretch of h

technology

Google's $3. 2 Billion Bet to Challenge Nvidia in AI

June 20, 2026

Google is making a bold move to compete with Nvidia in the AI chip market by investing $3. 2 billion in a massive data center project in western New York. The facility, called Lake Mariner, will rent out computing power powered by Google’s own AI chips, called Tensor Processing Units (TPUs). These c

art

Celebrating 150 Years of Art and Community in Denver

June 19, 2026

The stone building that now houses the Emmanuel Art Gallery has stood on Denver’s Auraria campus since 1876, witnessing the city’s growth and change. In 2024 it marks a century and a half of serving as a cultural hub, and the gallery has opened a new show called “Come Together: 150 Years of the Emma

finance

Village Plans Big Water Upgrade with New Bonds

June 19, 2026

The village board has agreed to borrow up to $27. 2 million in bonds for a water and sewer overhaul. The project will move the town from well water to Lake Michigan supplies through a link with the DuPage Water Commission. Three towns—Oswego, Yorkville and Montgomery—decided in December 2021 t

environment

Pesticides in water: How they harm fish and what can be done about it

June 19, 2026

Every year, tons of pesticides wash into rivers and lakes from farms and city streets. These chemicals, designed to kill weeds, mold, and bugs, don’t just vanish. They linger in the water, build up in fish bodies, and mess with how fish live and grow. Some pesticides break down quickly, but others s

sports

A big day for New York basketball fans

June 19, 2026

Jalen Brunson didn’t just hold up the shiny NBA trophy—he let the whole city feel its weight. Fans packed lower Manhattan, stretching from subways to sidewalks, some standing so close on Broadway’s tall buildings’ shadows that they looked like a human wave. “We actually pulled this off, ” Brunson to

politics

How France’s big ideas shaped Europe under Macron

June 19, 2026

Emmanuel Macron has spent years turning grand stages into his personal stage. From the gold-leaf halls of Versailles to lakeside G7 tents, the French president has rolled out the red carpet for world leaders. In 2017, he welcomed Vladimir Putin to the same palace where Louis XIV once ruled, hoping t