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Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say
Meteorologists say smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the…
VALLEY MUSINGS: Summer surprises come in many forms
It’s those little surprises that keep life interesting.
U.S. Coast Guard monitors Chinese ships off Alaska coast
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Coast Guard is actively engaged in Arctic defense, monitoring and dealing with potential national security threats posed by Chinese ships. Last summer, the Coast Guard chased away Chinese vessels.
Standard time could become permanent in US under new bill, with some exceptions
While a House bill to make daylight saving permanent could be voted on this week, another new bill calls for an opposite approach.
Millions celebrate America 250, Sail250 events in key ports
(The Center Square) - Millions of Americans celebrated America 250, Sail250 events in key ports, boarding scores of ships that sailed thousands of nautical miles to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
US announces another troop death as Israel warns Tehran’s attacks are coming close
The United States launched further airstrikes against Iran following the death of a service member, while Iran responded by firing missiles toward Jordan, marking a significant escalation in the regional conflict.
Birth
VALINOTI — To Vincent and Autumn Valinoti, of North Massapequa, New York, on April 14, 2026, at NYU Langone Hospital in Mineola, New York, a son, Vincent Joseph. Maternal grandparents Darrell and Virginia Campau reside in Rome.
David Malukas taken to hospital after crashing during Music City Grand Prix practice
NASHVILLE — David Malukas was taken to a hospital after he crashed during a Music City Grand Prix practice session in Nashville on Saturday. The NTT IndyCar Series published a post on X that showed Malukas' crash around 10:30 a.m. In a subsequent update released at 11:04 a.m.,…
You got the 'explosive' diarrhea parasite. Now what?
Hundreds of people, and likely more, have fallen ill thanks to a parasite in recent weeks.
David Malukas headed to hospital after crash during Nashville practice
LEBANON, Tenn. (WISH) — IndyCar driver David Malukas is being transported to a hospital after a hard crash during Saturday’s practice in Nashville. The Team Penske driver slammed into the wall and was slow to get out of his No. 12 Verizon car once the AMR Safety Team reached him.…
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 18Climate change is reshaping bay area residents’ lives
Living a little farther from the water has become more desirable.
Hot and humid before late storms Saturday in central Indiana
Carmel Farmer's Market (below) along with other area markets will be busy no doubt today. It's muggy but at least temperatures are still in the 70s. That won't be the case this afternoon. We'll be HOT and HUMID before the cold front passes. Expect highs around 90° with heat…