Iowa residents are gearing up for a new wave of storms, as the National Weather Service in Des Moines predicts more severe weather starting Friday. After Thursday’s heavy showers, the state saw its highest 24‑hour rainfall in places like Boone (2. 73 inches) and Independence (2. 58 inches). Even the
Michigan’s governor has asked the federal government for disaster aid covering 43 counties that suffered heavy rain, rapid snowmelt and nine tornadoes from April 10 to 21. If the request is granted, money would go straight to people, businesses and local groups hit by the storms. The weather hit
The 158th Belmont Stakes is set for a 7:04 p. m. start at Saratoga Race Course, but the real race might be against a changing sky. Forecasts predict afternoon highs in the low‑to‑mid 80s, cooling to the upper 70s by night. The key question is whether rain will arrive before the horses hit the gate.
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
The NBA Finals opening game for the New York Knicks was a rollercoaster. Jalen Brunson became the hero, but not without some rough patches along the way. First, a scary moment when teammate Harrison Barnes crashed onto his knee during a rebound battle. Brunson headed straight to the locker room, lea
The ARCA Menards Series race at Michigan International Speedway last Friday ended in a surprise after just 57 laps—way earlier than planned. Gio Ruggiero, driving the No. 18 Toyota for First Auto Group, secured his third win of the season, but completing a full race proved unnecessary. Heavy rain fo
In a quiet neighborhood of Kharkiv, a city that has seen more than its share of destruction, 16-year-old Nastya remembers the day war came to her doorstep. It was February 2022, and Russian forces tried to take the city in a single push. The battle at School No. 134 lasted half a day, turning the ar
Mattel wants to prove that their toys can work as movies, not just playthings. After Barbie shocked Hollywood with a $1. 5 billion hit, the company bet heavily on another icon: He-Man. The blue-haired hero ruled toy aisles in the 1980s but now struggles to feel modern. This weekend, a $170 million H
The U. S. added 172, 000 jobs in one month under a specific administration, but not every sector shared in the growth. While the overall economy showed progress, industries tied to entertainment saw a different story. Jobs in movies, music, broadcasting, and content creation dropped by nearly 7, 000
The Celtics face a big decision this offseason after a frustrating playoff exit. After losing to the 76ers in the first round—despite a strong regular season—the team must choose between rebuilding or sticking with their current stars. Some fans want drastic changes, like trading Jaylen Brown to lan
