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Jun 10 2026CELEBRITIES

Fitness and Weight Choices: What Stars Say About Modern Methods

Many people wonder how celebrities stay in shape for big events like the Sports Illustrated Swim Week runway. Bethenny Frankel, a familiar face from reality TV, shared her approach recently. She hasn’t tried GLP-1 drugs but isn’t against them if someone feels they need help. Frankel pointed out that

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Jun 10 2026EDUCATION

Alaska’s kids face bigger struggles as rankings slip

For the first time in years, Alaska’s children are doing worse than nearly every other state in the U. S. A new national survey puts Alaska at 47th place for child well-being, sliding down seven spots in just one year. Experts say this sharp drop shows years of underfunded schools, weak support for

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Jun 10 2026WEATHER

Weather check: Could strong storms delay Omaha’s summer plans?

Omaha’s weather might throw a surprise at the city just as summer festivities begin. A wave of intense storms could sweep through, bringing heavy rain and cooler temperatures right when people are getting ready for outdoor events. While the exact timing remains uncertain, the forecast suggests these

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Jun 10 2026WEATHER

Big waves take over Southern California beaches

Southern California beaches saw some of the biggest waves in years last week, turning usually calm waters into dangerous surf zones. Orange County bore the brunt, with waves reaching up to fifteen feet in places like Newport Beach and Dana Point—so tall they crashed over protective rock barriers. Hu

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Jun 10 2026WEATHER

Getting Ready for Arizona’s Wet Season

Arizona’s monsoon kicks off June 15 and runs through September, bringing much-needed rain but also serious risks. Experts say this year’s monsoon could be wetter than usual, with a 30-50% chance of above-normal rainfall. That’s good news for the state’s water supply, but it also means preparing for

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Jun 10 2026WEATHER

Severe weather warning: Chicago braces for risky storms

The Chicago region is in line for a serious weather shift this week. After some calm Tuesday evening storms, Wednesday and Thursday turn far stormier. Northern Illinois sits under the National Storm Prediction Center’s "enhanced" threat level, meaning damaging winds over 70 mph, large hail, and poss

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Jun 10 2026WEATHER

Severe storms on the way as heat peaks in the Northeast

A shift in weather patterns is bringing two key ingredients together for a stormy end to the week across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. After days of oppressive heat and high humidity, a cold front will collide with this air mass, sparking storms that could include damaging winds and hail.

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Jun 09 2026HEALTH

Weight Loss Programs Work Differently Across Communities

A new study looks at how a popular weight‑loss program performs for people from different racial, ethnic, income and education backgrounds. The research team pulled data from many trials to see if the program’s results vary by these factors. The analysis shows that people who belong to racial or

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Jun 09 2026OPINION

Living with Care in a Post‑Pandemic World

In 2026, many people still choose to wear masks and keep distance in public. One senior citizen from Vermont explains why he keeps these habits even after the pandemic’s peak. He lives alone on a spacious plot of land, surrounded by forests and mountains, with his dog Dodger and rescued cat Solstice

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Jun 09 2026WEATHER

Heatwave Brings Possible Power Cuts in Northern California

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG E) warns that people in several Northern California counties may lose power mid‑week as temperatures rise and wildfire risk grows. The alert covers Colusa, Glen, Lake, Napa, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama and Yolo counties. It is valid until Friday and will list exact addresses

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