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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 04 2026SCIENCE

Maven’s Mission to Mars: What Happened to the Spacecraft?

NASA’s Maven, a spacecraft studying Mars, stopped responding six months ago. Mission teams lost contact in December after Maven passed behind Mars and never came back online. Engineers figured out the problem: Maven spun too fast, disrupting its orbit and draining its batteries. Without power, the s

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Jun 04 2026BUSINESS

Why big sports cities in the US won’t host the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to the US, Mexico, and Canada, but some of America’s biggest sports cities won’t be in the game. Chicago, Phoenix, and Detroit—home to passionate fans and major sports teams—are sitting this one out. Even though these cities have huge stadiums and loyal followings,

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Education Seat Battle: Sparks vs Sams in Orange County

When the polls closed at 8 p. m. on Tuesday, the results for the Orange County Board of Education District 5 race were posted. Lisa Sparks, who has already served two terms on the board, led Jason Sams by a wide margin. Sams works as an advisor at Roosevelt University, focusing on humanities and so

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Jun 03 2026WEATHER

Heat Wave Ends with a Splash: Central New York Weather Update

Central New York is set to stay hot and dry until Friday, as a high‑pressure system keeps the skies clear. Temperatures are climbing toward the upper 80s, and by Friday some places could hit nearly 90 degrees. The heat will linger through the rest of the work week, but a shift in wind direction f

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Jun 03 2026WEATHER

Sunny Days Ahead, But Fire Risk Stays High

People across Michigan should watch the weather closely because dry air and warm temperatures keep wildfire danger high until Friday. The sky will stay mostly clear on Wednesday, with most areas seeing daytime highs in the 80s. Lakeside towns will feel cooler because of lake breezes, staying in the

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Jun 03 2026FINANCE

Yen Hits 160 Mark, Tokyo Prepares for Big Bank Talk

The Japanese currency slipped past the 160‑dollar level, a threshold that once triggered government action. This drop happened after the yen lost gains it had earned from a huge buying spree by Tokyo last month. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama told reporters that the government can act on fo

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Jun 03 2026SCIENCE

Lilly Partners With Ascidian to Edit RNA for Kidney Disease Drugs

Lilly has secured exclusive rights to use Ascidian’s RNA exon‑editing platform for new kidney disease treatments. The system can fix faulty genes without permanently changing a patient’s DNA, offering an alternative to traditional CRISPR methods. The deal gives Ascidian up to $1. 9 billion, split

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Jun 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

DeepSeek’s Big Money Move: China’s AI Startup Seeks $7. 4 Billion

DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial‑intelligence firm known for its V3 and R1 models, plans to raise about $7. 4 billion in its first round of external funding. The deal could value the company at up to $59 billion, putting it among China’s biggest tech financings. The startup has grown without outsid

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Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

Topgolf Strengthens Leadership to Drive Global Growth

The company has reshuffled its senior ranks, adding and promoting leaders across tech, operations, finance, law, and golf ties. These moves aim to boost day‑to‑day performance while building long‑term value for a worldwide network of venues. Jay Spears steps in as chief information officer, takin

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