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Metro Worker Caught in Global Drug Ring

July 8, 2026

A new crackdown has led to the arrest of several individuals, including a 26‑year‑old Metro employee. The man was taken from his workplace at El Monte Transit Center and placed in a federal van, as footage shows. Soon after the arrest, authorities searched his apartment in Highland Park, but no evid

technology

Crypto Networks Face Quantum Computer Threat

July 8, 2026

The world of digital money is preparing for a new kind of danger. Quantum computers, which can solve math puzzles far faster than any regular computer, might one day break the codes that keep cryptocurrency safe. Cryptocurrencies rely on a type of math called elliptic‑curve cryptography, created

health

New Orthopedic Doctor Joins Hillsdale Hospital

July 8, 2026

Hillsdale Hospital is welcoming a fresh face to its orthopedic team this August. Dr. Paul Aschmetat will start treating patients at the Carleton Road location, bringing a range of modern procedures to the community. Dr. Aschmetat is an osteopathic specialist trained in advanced hip and knee repla

politics

Budget Moves: What Michigan Schools Are Really Getting

July 8, 2026

Michigan lawmakers pushed a new state budget to school leaders just after the July 1 deadline, leaving districts scrambling to meet their own June 30 cut‑off. The final plan tops out at $19. 8 billion, a drop of about $1. 5 billion from last year’s $21. 3 billion, yet it still offers a record $10, 3

politics

California Law on Mandatory Meetings Faces Legal Hurdle

July 8, 2026

A federal appeals court in San Francisco is leaning toward blocking a California law that would prevent employers from punishing employees who skip mandatory meetings about religion, politics or union issues. The law, set to start in 2025, was already stopped by a judge last year and is now under sc

environment

Tata Steel Faces Legal Action Over Dutch Plant Pollution

July 8, 2026

Prosecutors in the Netherlands have opened a criminal investigation targeting Tata Steel’s large facility in IJmuiden, located on the coast west of Amsterdam. The inquiry points to serious shortcomings in the company’s efforts to curb harmful emissions and suggests that its maintenance of a heavily

entertainment

Cyberpunk Meets Apex Legends: A New Game Mode and Cool Skins

July 8, 2026

A new partnership between the makers of Apex Legends and the Cyberpunk anime brings fresh features from mid‑July to early August. The event introduces a special mode called Night City Legends, where players can choose between two cyberware options. One lets them dash quickly while healing shields; t

sports

A Quick‑Turn Match: Ortiz vs. Ennis Could Happen in 48 Hours

July 8, 2026

Ortiz’s manager says a fight with Jaron Ennis can be arranged in two days if everyone moves fast. The deal is already outlined, and both camps have made compromises. The only delay comes from DAZN’s decision‑making. Ortiz knocked out his November opponent in round two, and Ennis was there ringsi

weather

Flood Alert Hits Ten Ohio Counties Through Sunday Night

July 6, 2026

The National Weather Service has warned that heavy rain could cause flooding in ten counties across Northeast and north‑central Ohio. The alert, valid until 10 p. m. Sunday, covers Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne. Rainfall forecasts show that t

crime

Unexpected Tragedy in Springfield’s Forest Park

July 6, 2026

A sudden shooting on Fairfield Street turned a festive night into sorrow. At about 12:45 a. m. , during the July 4 celebrations and the nation’s 250th anniversary, a man was fatally shot in Springfield’s Forest Park area. Police were dispatched after reports of gunfire and arrived to find the