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May 16 2026WEATHER

Running in San Francisco this weekend? Wind and waves could ruin your day

San Francisco’s famous Bay to Breakers race is coming up, but the city isn’t just worried about runners this time. The National Weather Service is warning people to stay away from the coast because strong winds and rough ocean conditions will make things dangerous. Winds could hit 50 miles per hour,

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May 16 2026WEATHER

New York prepares for quick weather flip

Staten Island will see some rain today, but not much. After a cool mid-60s Friday—a bit too chilly for mid-May—a big warmup is coming. The city’s temperature will jump from the comfortable 70s on Saturday to the low 80s on Sunday. By early next week, it could even hit the 90s, which is way above wha

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May 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Switching to a new weather app brings frustration for loyal gadget users

Smart gadgets need smart software updates—but recently, customers who rely on AcuRite’s weather tools suddenly faced an unwelcome surprise. For years, people used the My AcuRite app to track weather data from home devices without trouble. Now, a sudden switch to the newer AcuRite Now app has left ma

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May 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

What we know so far about Maine’s lumber mill fire chaos

A fire tore through a century-old lumber mill in Searsmont on Friday morning, sending thick smoke over Route 131 and forcing emergency crews to deal with explosions inside the site. The blaze erupted just after 10 a. m. and raged for hours, turning a place that’s been family-run since the 1800s into

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May 16 2026HEALTH

What’s the deal with hantavirus after the latest scare?

A cruise ship outbreak recently put hantavirus in the spotlight, but this virus isn’t new or common. It spreads when people breathe in dust contaminated by rodent droppings or urine, usually in enclosed spaces like cabins or storage areas. While rare, the infection can turn serious quickly. Health t

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May 16 2026SPORTS

NASCAR Driver Makes a Surprising Comeback After Health Struggles

A well-known NASCAR driver once left the sport due to serious health problems linked to long races. His sudden exit in 2018 left fans wondering if they’d ever see him race again. Doctors struggled to figure out what was wrong—concussions, dehydration, and extreme fatigue made it impossible for him t

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May 16 2026HEALTH

Heat and Early Births: A Growing Global Concern

Around the world, rising temperatures might be silently pushing more babies into early arrivals. A wide study covering 13 countries found links between extreme heat and premature births. But most past research only looks at one place at a time or mixes many small studies together. That leaves big qu

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May 16 2026HEALTH

The woman who slipped away after a cruise ship hantavirus scare

A 75-year-old traveler left a cruise ship just before a hantavirus outbreak was confirmed, later sharing photos on social media of her multi-country trip. Public health officials in New York only learned she might be at risk after reporters asked questions, not from U. S. health agencies. While auth

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May 15 2026WEATHER

A Warm, Humid Storm Looms Over Michigan

The forecast office has already flagged a possible thunderstorm threat for much of Lower Michigan as early as Monday. A weather system will emerge from the southwest U. S. , cross the Great Lakes by late Monday or early Tuesday, and bring a warm, humid air mass into the state. Monday’s tempera

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May 15 2026WEATHER

Cool Day Ends, Heat and Storms Roll In

Northeast Ohio will see one last cool Thursday before a warm spell starts. Lake‑effect rain is still in the air early, especially east of Cleveland. The sky will clear from west to east as the day goes on, but temperatures stay about 15 degrees below normal. Highs will be in the mid‑to‑uppe

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