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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 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 2026POLITICS

Why the NFL could lose its special TV deal rules

A House committee wants the NFL’s top boss to explain why the league gets a break most businesses don’t. For 65 years the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 has let the NFL bundle all 32 teams into one giant TV package and sell it as a league instead of letting each team strike its own deals. Supporter

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Jun 02 2026SPORTS

Two Big NFL Name Changes You Might Have Missed

The New York Giants aren't just shaking up their roster for next season—they're also bringing back a familiar face. Odell Beckham Jr. , a star wide receiver from their past, will return to the team after testing the waters with a recent workout. Beckham first joined the Giants back in 2014 when he w

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Jun 02 2026BUSINESS

Big Tech Buys Smaller Logistics Firms to Build Faster Delivery Networks

Tech giants are spending big to control how packages move from warehouses to front doors. The latest blockbuster happened when two shipping middlemen—one specializing in small packages, the other in bulk truck loads—merged into a single giant called ShipStation Global. The new company now links over

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Jun 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

How AI is quietly changing drug discovery at biotech companies

A small biotech company is getting a big boost from artificial intelligence in its search for cancer treatments. Instead of relying only on lab tests and guesswork, the firm is using AI to speed up how it designs and picks new drug candidates. This approach isn’t just a small tweak—it’s reshaping ho

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