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Jun 09 2026WEATHER

Heatwave Brings Possible Power Cuts in Northern California

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG E) warns that people in several Northern California counties may lose power mid‑week as temperatures rise and wildfire risk grows. The alert covers Colusa, Glen, Lake, Napa, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama and Yolo counties. It is valid until Friday and will list exact addresses

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Jun 09 2026WEATHER

Heat Wave Hits Eugene: Expect 90‑Degree Days This Weekend

The Eugene and Springfield area is set for a sharp rise in temperatures, moving from the mild 60s at the start of the week to scorching highs by mid‑week. The National Weather Service notes that after a cool, wet beginning, a multi‑day heat event will begin late in the week and extend into the weeke

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Jun 09 2026WEATHER

Heat Wave Turns Into Storm Threat: A Week of Weather Watch

The weather team is keeping a close eye on the heat that’s set to hit the region from Tuesday through Thursday. A high‑pressure ridge will keep temperatures climbing while also setting up the possibility of storms every day. Early Tuesday starts with a few thunderstorms in the morning, but they are

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Jun 09 2026WEATHER

Maine’s Sunny Voting Day

A warm and dry Tuesday is on the cards for voters across Maine, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast shows temperatures climbing into the 80s, with many areas reaching as high as 87 degrees. The heat is expected to begin a short warm spell after a cooler Monday, driven by a ridge

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Jun 09 2026SCIENCE

AI in Weather and Climate: Not a Sudden Revolution

Machine learning is now used to help predict the weather and study climate change. It does not replace scientists; it works alongside traditional physics models. Most of the work uses “machine learning, ” a type of computer program that finds patterns in data. It is trained on large sets of

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Jun 09 2026WEATHER

Fog Alert Hits Northern Lakes: Drivers Must Slow Down

A thick blanket of fog has rolled over parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin, making roads hard to see on the morning of today. The warning stays in effect until 10 a. m. Central Daylight Time, so anyone driving through the affected areas should be extra careful. The fog covers a wide region: in Mi

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Jun 09 2026SPORTS

Spurs Turn the Tables in Game 3 of the Finals

The Spurs have finally broken through, handing the Knicks their first defeat in almost a month and narrowing the series gap to 2‑1. Victor Wembanyama led the charge with a double‑double, scoring 32 points while grabbing eight rebounds and dishing six assists. His performance helped San Antonio edge

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Jun 09 2026HEALTH

How Weight and BMI Shift Over Time with Leukemia Treatment

When people live longer with chronic myeloid leukemia thanks to new drugs, doctors start noticing side effects that weren’t obvious before. One big concern is how these treatments affect weight and body fat over the years. A study looked back at adults with this type of leukemia who took a daily pil

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Jun 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Halloween fun at Magic Kingdom: what to expect this fall

The fall season at Magic Kingdom brings a special after-dark event that turns the park into a Halloween playground. Tickets are now on sale for this exclusive party, called Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Fireworks light up the sky each night at 10 p. m. , giving guests a chance to see the sh

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Jun 09 2026HEALTH

Wearable gadgets for long-term health tracking: Do they really work for post-virus conditions?

Around 65 million people worldwide have dealt with long COVID, while another 17 to 24 million struggle with other lingering effects after infections. Doctors often suggest these patients keep an eye on their symptoms and adjust their activity levels carefully. Wearable devices like fitness trackers

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