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Jun 06 2026WEATHER

Thunderstorms Hit Massachusetts This Weekend

Massachusetts will see a shift from hot, dry heat to wet and windy weather over the next few days. Friday’s temperature will stay near 90 degrees, but clouds will creep in as humidity climbs, turning the sky into a partly cloudy look. Nighttime lows stay warm, with most areas seeing temperatures in

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Jun 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

New tech helps Stockton cops talk to anyone, fast

Stockton now gives body cameras to all its officers that can instantly switch between more than 50 languages. The city sits in one of the most multicultural parts of California, where nearly half the homes speak something other than English. That mix can slow down police work when every second count

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Jun 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Florida Georgia Line’s Next Chapter: Reunion Plans and New Beginnings

The country music duo Florida Georgia Line has officially reunited under new management, marking a fresh start after years apart. Their new team, The Core Entertainment, already handled Tyler Hubbard’s solo work before stepping in for the full group. The decision to reunite comes after months of spe

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Jun 06 2026POLITICS

Do new grant rules mean less freedom for science?

The government wants to update how federal science money is managed, claiming it will cut waste and follow current policies better. These changes could let agencies stop funding projects anytime they feel the research no longer fits their latest priorities—even if the team did nothing wrong. That’s

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Jun 06 2026POLITICS

How Faith, Science, and Food Shape Our World Today

A former missionary turned pope is shaking up old ways of thinking about religion and society. Pope Leo XIV, once known as Father Bob Prevost, started his career in Peru during the 1980s—a time when the Catholic Church was deeply divided. Some priests believed in helping the poor by fighting for the

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Jun 06 2026BUSINESS

Newcomers to the Fortune 500: Where these 12 companies started from

Twelve companies just joined the Fortune 500, a list that ranks America’s biggest businesses by revenue. To qualify, each had to bring in at least $7. 5 billion in 2026. Their paths to the list show how tech, healthcare, and energy are reshaping what it means to be a corporate giant. Some of these

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Jun 06 2026POLITICS

Skokie residents to vote on $53 million park upgrades

Skokie is considering letting voters decide in November whether to support a $53 million bond issue for new parks and upgrades. The plan includes creating Channelside Park South on an old industrial site and expanding Sports Park East with better sports fields and facilities. If passed, property tax

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Jun 06 2026BUSINESS

County Steps Forward to Help Revive Local Hotel

Shawnee County has taken a quiet but important step toward breathing new life into a historic downtown building. Officials recently approved a plan to support upgrades for Hotel Topeka, a project that could reshape part of the city center. The move allows up to $7 million in bonds to be issued, but

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Jun 06 2026POLITICS

New homes coming to Vermont for those in need

Vermont is taking big steps to tackle its growing housing crisis by investing $28 million to build 241 affordable apartments across seven towns. This push comes as the state faces rising construction costs and a sharp increase in homelessness since 2020—both nearly doubling in that time. With demand

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Jun 06 2026BUSINESS

A BBQ truck burns down in Kankakee—here’s how the town is stepping up

A food trailer in downtown Kankakee went up in flames one afternoon, leaving behind a charred shell and a gap in the community. Firefighters arrived quickly and put out the fire before it could spread, but the trailer—used by Brother George’s BBQ—was left badly damaged. The pickup truck attached to

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