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Summer Heat Wave to Sweep Across Eastern US

June 29, 2026

A major heat wave is set to blanket much of the eastern and central United States this week, bringing temperatures well above normal as the July Fourth holiday approaches. The National Weather Service has flagged this as a serious heat risk, with high humidity making conditions feel even hotter than

science

A New Plan to Stop Screwworms

June 28, 2026

In a big step, officials from Mexico and the United States opened a plant that makes special flies to fight a nasty bug. The site is in southern Chiapas, close to Guatemala. It costs more than $50 million and will make up to 100 million flies each week. The flies are sterile, meaning they can’t rep

weather

A Week of Changing Weather for DC

June 28, 2026

The day after today, the area will keep getting wet with rain and a bit of heat. In the evening, light showers and a few storms will move through most places but should finish up around midnight. The strongest storms could happen mostly to the south, near Virginia’s Northern Neck and Southern Maryla

environment

Wildfire Woes: Heat, Wind and Firework Fears Sweep the West

June 28, 2026

In Utah’s southern desert, a blazing blaze has spread over 112 square miles, turning the Cottonwood Fire into the country’s biggest current inferno. The fire has scorched a ski resort, forced residents to leave their homes and sent ash drifting over neighboring towns. Fire crews are struggling be

politics

When U. S. schools lose federal civil rights watchdogs

June 28, 2026

Schools across America used to have a safety net: a federal office that stepped in when students faced discrimination. That net is shrinking fast. The Trump administration has pulled back the federal civil rights team, leaving states to pick up the slack. But not all states can—or want to—fill the g

religion

Religious events mix welcome messages with community fun in Louisiana

June 27, 2026

Sunday mornings often bring familiar routines, but two Baton Rouge churches are breaking the mold this weekend. St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church isn’t just hosting its regular service at 10 a. m. — it’s throwing a Pride Mass that warmly invites LGBTQ+ individuals and their supporters to celebrate equ

weather

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

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