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Jun 16 2026BUSINESS

Carpenter Technology Rises as Space and Defense Stocks Soar

The recent surge in the stock market is not only about SpaceX. Elon Musk’s company sold more than $75 billion in its first public offering, a record for a firm that spends billions quickly while hoping to profit later. Many industrial companies are climbing too. The S&P Aerospace and Defense

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Jun 16 2026HEALTH

A $1 B Hospital Plan for Los Gatos

Los Gatos could soon host a brand‑new medical campus that would double the size of its current facility. The proposal, filed by El Camino Health, envisions a 344, 000‑square‑foot building with modern design and advanced technology. The project is slated to finish around 2032, keeping the existing 14

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Jun 16 2026ART

Crystal Bridges Expands, Opens New Doors to American Art

The museum in Bentonville has added 114, 000 square feet to its campus, a 50 percent jump that brings fresh galleries, studios and even an elevated café into the fold. The new space is meant to weave art, architecture and the surrounding Ozark woods together more tightly than before. The deputy d

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Jun 16 2026ART

Critics in Love: A New Take on Art Review

The idea that no statue ever honors a critic is false. A bronze plaque for Roger Ebert stands in Illinois, and other statues exist too. Yet critics often prefer a work that shows their role rather than just their likeness. House of Criticism shifts focus from one person to a pair: Jerry Saltz, a Ne

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Jun 16 2026WEATHER

Heat Wave Hits Four Western States: What to Do

The western United States is in the middle of a heat wave that could reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. A warning has been issued for California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington because the high temperatures could cause serious health problems. In Nevada, cities such as Fallon, Fernley and Lovelock

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Jun 16 2026WEATHER

Storms Line Up for Midweek in Southeast Michigan

Southeast Michigan is set to see a series of storms this week, with the biggest danger coming on Wednesday. Tuesday will start sunny, but by about 2 p. m. , showers and a few small storms may appear. From 3 p. m. to 8 p. m. , a cold front could bring stronger showers, wind, and even hail. E

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Jun 16 2026WEATHER

Heat, Humidity and Storms Shape Maryland’s Week

The day started bright in Maryland, with sunny skies and warm temperatures. By evening the air felt a bit more humid, setting up conditions for clouds to gather tomorrow. Wednesday will see higher heat and moisture. The forecast calls for temperatures in the mid‑to‑upper 80s. Most of the d

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Jun 16 2026WEATHER

Rain, Wind and a Cooler Day Ahead in Detroit

A new wave of showers is coming to Southeast Michigan. The sky will turn gray by noon and stay cloudy until 10 p. m. Some thunderstorms could grow strong, but most of the area will only see isolated storms that might bring gusty winds or big hail. The temperature is still mild, with highs in the mid

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Jun 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Elmer the Mastodon’s Big Move and Other Local Headlines

A giant relic of the Ice Age, nicknamed Elmer by students at Oakland Community College, will leave its old home in Levinson Hall for a new exhibit at the Cranbrook Institute of Science. The move starts next week and will involve carefully disassembling the 10‑foot skeleton, shipping it to Bloomfield

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Jun 16 2026SCIENCE

Old Science Stories Re‑imagined for Today

"The first story takes us to a quiet mine in Gabon, where scientists uncovered evidence of a natural nuclear reactor that operated billions of years ago. The uranium deposits in the Oklo region had just enough concentration and the right mix of materials to sustain a chain reaction, much like an art

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