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Jun 02 2026WEATHER

Rain Drops Fade, Heat Comes Back

The cold front that brought rain and storms has moved south. Now dry air is coming in. That means less chance of rain for the rest of the week. Today may see a few stray showers, about a 20% chance. Most people will stay dry. The sky will be partly cloudy and the sun we do get will warm things up.

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Jun 02 2026WEATHER

Summer Starts Slow, Then Heat Hits New Jersey

New Jersey feels a gentle breeze and a few clouds as a mild cold front moves in on Monday afternoon. The wind is light, about 10 to 15 miles per hour, but gusts can reach 20 to 25 miles per hour. Most places stay dry, though some clouds may roll in. Nighttime temperatures will dip into the mid‑40s

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Jun 02 2026CRIME

Reckless Driver With 13 Convictions Faces New Theft Charges

A 31‑year‑old man in Oakland now faces two new vehicle theft accusations. He already has 13 felony convictions, six of them for stealing cars. Police say the latest incidents happened on May 19. On that day, a 76‑year‑old truck owner was unloading furniture when the suspect saw an empty car parked

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

A New Look at Skid Row Care Campus

The Skid Row Care Campus, located on Crocker Street in downtown Los Angeles, was built with county money to help people who are homeless. It offers showers, laundry, short‑term beds and health services aimed at reducing drug harm. County documents say the site costs about $26 million each year and i

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

New Mexico Picks Its Next Governor as Oil Money Fuels Debate

In a Tuesday primary, voters in New Mexico chose the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor while the state’s economy felt a fresh boost from higher oil prices. The surge in global oil costs, linked to the conflict in Iran, has increased state revenue and enabled programs such as universa

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Jun 02 2026CRIME

Family tragedy in Muscatine: six deaths and a self‑imposed end

The police were first alerted to a house on Park Avenue around noon, where they discovered four victims who had been shot. The suspect was identified as Ryan Willis McFarland, a 52‑year‑old resident of Muscatine. He escaped the scene but was later found on Riverfront Trail near a pedestrian bridge,

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Jun 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

King Raves About New Thriller, Calls It a Must‑Read

Stephen King, the famed author of books that have become movies, recently posted a strong endorsement for Jordan Harper’s new crime‑thriller. He called the book a “barn‑burner” and compared its intensity to Thomas Harris’s classic, The Silence of the Lambs. King urged readers who enjoy suspense and

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Jun 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Community Solstice Bash Raises Funds for Food Bank

A Saturday morning event in North Royalton will gather local people and businesses to support the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. The free gathering, happening from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. on June 20, takes place at Enzo’s Salon, located at 12791 State Road. The organizers aim to create a fun atmosphere fo

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Jun 02 2026BUSINESS

New Drinks Coming to One Well Brewery

One Well Brewing in Kalamazoo plans a summer menu makeover. The city council gave the brewery a green light to open an off‑premises tasting room, but it still waits for the state liquor board’s final nod. The same board will also decide on a small distillery license and a mixed‑drink manufacturing p

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Jun 02 2026SCIENCE

Smartphones, Parents, and Growing Up: A New Look at the Link

Parents who show little warmth or acceptance can set kids on a path that leads to heavier smartphone use. When researchers followed Korean teens over several years, they found a clear rise in both parental rejection and phone addiction as the children moved from elementary to middle school. Th

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