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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 2026HEALTH

New Drug Gives Hope to People With Severe Skin Blisters

In a recent study, doctors at one hospital tried a new medicine called tofacitinib on people with a tough skin disease that makes painful blisters. The patients had moderate to severe cases, meaning their symptoms were serious and hard to control with usual treatments. The researchers followed th

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Jun 16 2026EDUCATION

Classroom Games Turn Science Fun

A middle school teacher in Korea has turned his lesson plans into three new board games that are now for sale. The titles—15 Degrees, Condensation Game, and Chemi‑Artist—were first tested in his own science class before being offered to other teachers. The games were created because the teacher f

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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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Jun 16 2026SCIENCE

Big Earth Shakes and Storms That Changed the World

A volcanic blast on Thera about 4, 600 years ago pushed the Minoan Empire toward collapse and paved the way for the Mycenaeans to rise. The eruption threw ash into the sky, flooded nearby coasts with tsunamis, and shattered trade routes that had kept the Minoans powerful. Historians even link this e

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Iraq’s New Leader Heads to Washington to Drive Economic Growth

Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi plans a mid‑July trip to Washington, Washington, D. C. , aiming to strengthen ties with the United States and spark new trade and investment opportunities. He says the goal is to create a business climate that brings real benefits to Iraq’s economy and supports internal s

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Iran Deal: Trump Says It Stops Tehran From Getting a Nuclear Bomb

Trump told reporters that the new agreement with Iran makes it clear the country can never build a nuclear weapon. He warned that if Iran tries to do so, “all hell will rain down. ” The deal, a 14‑point plan still hidden from the public, was discussed while he met Qatar’s Emir at a G7 meeting in Fra

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