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Indiana heat index nears 100° as storms are expected to return Friday | July 16, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Another round of heat advisories are in place for Thursday afternoon. Heat Advisory and Air Quality Concerns A strong high-pressure ridge will keep us mostly quiet Thursday, though stagnant air will worsen air quality in parts of the state. A heat advisory…
Today in History: July 16, Potomac River Designated Permanent Seat of US Government
In 1790, a site along the Potomac River was designated the permanent seat of the United States government; the area became Washington, D.C.
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Today is Thursday, July 16, the 197th day of 2026. There are 168 days left in the year.
America Already Tried Permanent Daylight Saving Time. It Lasted Less than A Year. Could It Work Now?
The twice-yearly changing of the clocks could be a thing of the past if legislation currently in Congress that calls for permanent daylight time makes it through.
Valkyries beat the Fever 88-75 for 8th straight victory
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gabby Williams scored 16 points, Kaitlyn Chen had 14 points, all in the second half, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Indiana Fever 88-75 on Wednesday night for the second-year franchise's record eighth straight victory. Tiffany Hayes added 13 points,…
Mortgage-Free Sounds Great — Is It? Plus More July Money Questions
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WATCH: Polish leader discusses Ukraine, Russia at Reagan Library
(The Center Square) - As a child going to bed, Radoslaw Sikorski heard the sound of a free press through the thin wall of his family’s home in Soviet-ruled Poland.