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Jun 13 2026POLITICS

North Korea warns US weapons deal with South Korea could make things worse

North Korea is unhappy about a recent US decision to sell advanced missiles to South Korea. Pyongyang’s foreign ministry called the move a step toward escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Their statement, released through state media, argued that US military support for Seoul is growing stro

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Jun 13 2026WEATHER

Weekend weather in Dallas: storms and heat ahead of big soccer match

North Texas is bracing for a rough weekend before the Netherlands vs. Japan game. Friday brings leftover storms from Oklahoma, mostly north of the city along I-20. These cells could bring lightning and sudden wind bursts strong enough to knock down tree branches. Meanwhile, areas dodging the rain wi

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Jun 11 2026WEATHER

North Jersey braces for a couple of steamy days

North Jersey won’t get much of a break this week—temperatures are climbing, and so is the humidity. The National Weather Service says the area should expect a heat advisory starting Thursday at noon, stretching until 8 p. m. Friday. That covers Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, and Sussex coun

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Jun 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why TV News is Struggling to Stay Relevant Today

TV news used to be the main source of information for most people. But those days are fading fast. Networks like CBS have watched their audiences shrink over recent years. Even skilled anchors can’t always escape the fallout. Scott Pelley, a longtime TV journalist, faced this reality twice, first in

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Jun 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Heat waves hurt maize crops more than dry air in Northeast China

Northeast China grows a lot of corn—about a third of the country’s total. But the weather there has been getting more extreme. Scientists looked at 40 years of corn harvests, plant growth records, and weather data from local stations. Instead of blaming just rainfall or drought, they tested how heat

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Jun 04 2026WEATHER

Northeast Ohio braces for summer storms after a dry spell

Northeast Ohio has enjoyed a stretch of clear, sunny days with little change in weather. From now until Friday, the region will stay mostly dry under a stable weather system pushing in from the north. Daily highs will rise gradually—from the mid-70s on Wednesday to the upper 80s by Friday—as warmer

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Jun 02 2026EDUCATION

Skin signs that tell more than meets the eye

TV dramas often show doctors missing obvious clues. In one episode, a patient’s rash appears days before fever and confusion set in. The team focuses on the confusion and forgets to check the skin. Only when the detective work catches up does someone notice the tiny purple spots—late clues to a dead

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May 30 2026WEATHER

Northeast Ohio enjoys a rare weather break while storms hit elsewhere

Northeast Ohio is getting lucky with a weather pattern that traps dry, sunny days while thunderstorms soak much of the country. This setup, called an omega block, happens when the jet stream curves into a giant slow-moving wave shaped like the Greek letter omega (Ω). The middle of this wave acts lik

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May 30 2026ENVIRONMENT

Michigan’s Dry Spell Sparks Wildfire Worries

Northern Michigan is under a serious dry alert. The state has hit pause on burn permits for outdoor fires because the risk of wildfires is rising fast. Experts warn that with no rain in sight for another week, even a small spark could turn into a serious blaze. The problem isn’t just the heat—it’s t

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May 23 2026WEATHER

Weekend outlook: North Texas braces for scattered storms but still has dry moments

North Texas can expect mixed conditions this holiday weekend. After a mostly dry Friday with temperatures in the 80s, the pattern changes Friday night when an upper-level disturbance brings the first round of scattered showers and thunderstorms. These could linger into early Saturday, setting the st

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