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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

What makes people buy more processed food?

For years, scientists have warned about the link between eating too much ultra-processed food and health problems like obesity and diabetes. But what exactly pushes people to buy these convenient yet unhealthy products? A recent study in France looked at over a decade of grocery receipts from thousa

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Jun 02 2026WEATHER

Michigan’s weather flip: from calm to stormy

Michigan has been stuck in a weather rut for days, enjoying calm sunny skies thanks to a stubborn high-pressure system that acts like a giant roadblock in the sky. This pattern, called an Omega block, traps warm air over the region while pushing storms far away. For now, the state basks in dry days

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Jun 02 2026WEATHER

Weather in Nebraska may shift from sticky to stormy soon

Nebraska is about to experience a weather flip-flop this week. The humid days many residents have grown tired of could give way to actual rain clouds. Forecasters are watching how the warm, damp air might turn into something more serious, like thunderstorms. While dry heat can feel exhausting, heavy

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Jun 02 2026WEATHER

Summer kicks off with dry skies in Detroit area

Summer weather is arriving early this year in Metro Detroit, depending on who you ask. Weather experts split the season two ways. The astronomical version starts June 21 when the sun sits highest in the sky and days last longest. But meteorologists use June 1 as the trigger since it lines up neatly

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Jun 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Stormy Skies Ahead: What Alabama Can Expect Today

Alabama isn’t out of the woods just yet when it comes to rough weather. A series of storm waves could sweep through the state today, packing a punch with strong winds, hail, and heavy rain. The worst-hit areas might see downed trees and power lines, especially in the northwest like Huntsville and Mu

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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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Jun 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Kalamazoo’s free summer art bonanza gets bigger for its 75th round

Every year, Bronson Park turns into the main stage for Kalamazoo’s art lovers. This June 5-6, the city’s longest-running art fair hits its 75th milestone, packing 145 creators into two busy days. No ticket is needed—just show up between 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. Friday, or 9 a. m. and 5 p. m. Saturday to

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Jun 02 2026FINANCE

Cinema crowds bring AMC’s stock back to life

Theaters reported 25. 5 million ticket sales in May, the best May attendance since 2019. The weekend rush—over 4. 2 million seats filled—was partly powered by “Backrooms, ” a film that cracked $81 million at the U. S. box office in its first weekend. It now stands as the sixth new release in the las

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Jun 02 2026SPORTS

All-Conference Softball Players and Upcoming Running Event Highlights Local Talent

Seven athletes from Hall High School and Princeton High School secured spots on the 2026 Three Rivers East All-Conference Softball Team, with two players chosen without a single dissenting vote. Princeton’s Keely Lawson and Avah Oertel earned first-team honors, while their teammates Reese Reviglio a

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Jun 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Better F1 Racing on PS5 Pro with New Updates

A big update is coming soon for the racing game F1 25. Players using the powerful PS5 Pro console will see the biggest improvements. The update adds PSSR support, which makes the game run smoother and look sharper. PSSR is a new technology that helps games look more realistic on high-end screens. T

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