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Jun 18 2026HEALTH

Moms' eating habits may shape baby's genetic health

A recent study dug into how what pregnant women eat can mess with their baby’s DNA from the start. Researchers tracked 209 women in their third trimester in Northeast Brazil, checking their meals, weight, and lifestyle. They found most moms weren’t eating enough of key nutrients like magnesium or fo

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Jun 13 2026CRIME

\nLocal Incident Reveals The Challenges of Hate Speech \n

\n A serious incident recently unfolded in Albuquerque, making people think about community safety. A local man was charged with a hate crime after targeting two Jewish institutions. He allegedly damaged a synagogue and attacked the nearby Jewish Community Center (JCC). This case brings up big ques

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Jun 13 2026WEATHER

Dangerous heat and storms return to DC after deadly tree incidents

After violent storms toppled trees and killed two women in Maryland, Washington D. C. and nearby areas now face another round of extreme weather. Friday brings soaring temperatures hitting the mid-90s with oppressive humidity making it feel closer to 100-108 degrees. Meteorologists warn that later i

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Jun 11 2026WEATHER

Storms roll into Chicago as summer heat cranks up the danger

A fast-moving storm front is set to slash through the Chicago area starting Wednesday afternoon, bringing heavy rain pockets and gusty winds that could knock over weak structures. The National Weather Service has flagged the entire metro zone, though the worst punch—up to three-quarter-inch rainfall

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Jun 08 2026WEATHER

Golfers dodge disaster as storm cuts short a PGA Tour round

The Memorial Tournament nearly faced serious trouble when severe weather forced play to stop mid-round. Video footage showed a powerful storm knocking over a TV tower near the 10th hole. Officials acted fast, pausing the game about 30 minutes before the worst hit. No one got hurt, which speaks well

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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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Jun 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

The hidden danger after Helene: Why North Carolina's forests are still a ticking time bomb

When Tropical Storm Helene swept through Western North Carolina in fall 2024, most people focused on the dramatic flood images. But the storm left behind a far less visible problem—one that’s getting worse with time. Over 822, 000 acres of forest were damaged, turning once-healthy trees into a massi

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May 28 2026WEATHER

Hail Is Getting Bigger as the Planet Heats Up

Climate change is turning hail into a bigger, costlier threat. A new study shows that as the world warms, storms will produce more large hailstones—those bigger than a marble—and fewer smaller ones. By the end of this century, the frequency of large hail could rise between 38 % and 47 %, depending

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May 27 2026BUSINESS

A Healdsburg restaurant faces tough months ahead after a morning crash

A quiet Saturday morning in Healdsburg took a sharp turn when an SUV plowed into Baci Cafe & Wine Bar, turning a 16-year-old restaurant into a scene of shattered glass and overturned furniture. The crash happened around 7:50 a. m. , leaving behind a mess that will take six to eight weeks just to cle

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May 27 2026HEALTH

Fruits and sun damage: Could grapes be a surprising ally for your skin?

Scientists looked into whether eating grapes regularly could help skin handle sun damage better. In a two-week test, 29 adults ate the equivalent of three cups of grapes daily—freeze-dried into powder. After the study, skin tests showed lower signs of stress in skin cells even when people were expos

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