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Measles alert in Los Angeles after travel-related exposure

June 26, 2026

A measles case has popped up in Los Angeles County, linked to a traveler who passed through the area while infectious. The exposure likely happened at Hollywood Burbank Airport and a nearby rental car spot. Public health teams are now tracking down anyone who might have crossed paths with the travel

health

Gout Patients in Southwest China Struggle to Stick With Medication

June 24, 2026

In a recent survey across several cities in Southwest China, researchers examined how well people living with gout follow their prescribed urate‑lowering drugs. The study found that only about half of the patients regularly take their medication, a rate that falls short of what doctors recommend for

weather

Tornado Hot Spots Are Moving Northward

June 24, 2026

The classic tornado belt that once stretched across Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas is no longer the only place where storms can turn deadly. Recent data shows that Illinois has been leading the nation in tornado counts for most of the past few years, with numbers now rivaling or exceeding those of the t

weather

Stormy Skies Over Minnesota: What’s Brewing and Who’s Affected

June 24, 2026

Minnesota is trading sunny skies for dark clouds as thunderstorms sweep in Tuesday, bringing warnings and potential hazards. The National Weather Service has flagged several counties—including McLeod, Sibley, Carver, Becker, Kandiyohi, and Swift—for severe thunderstorms until 5:30 p. m. These storms

politics

New housing bill aims to tackle rising home prices and supply issues

June 23, 2026

The U. S. Senate recently passed a housing bill designed to help more people buy homes as prices keep climbing. The bill now heads to the House for approval before it can become law. Lawmakers hope this move will ease some of the pressure voters feel about high living costs ahead of the midterm elec

science

Mountain Snow: Nature’s Chemical Diary

June 22, 2026

Snow that falls on high peaks keeps a record of the air it passes through. In the southern part of the Greater Caucasus, scientists have not yet mapped this record well enough. Researchers studied fresh snow, the yearly build‑up of snow, and long‑standing snowfields from 1, 838 to 2, 857 meters insi

environment

Dust storm from Africa could delay hurricane season

June 22, 2026

Every year, giant clouds of dust blow from the Sahara Desert across the Atlantic Ocean. This year, one of these massive plumes arrived early and settled over an area where hurricanes usually form. The dry air and strong winds in this dust cloud make it harder for storms to develop. While hurricanes

weather

A Sunny Father’s Day With Some Light Rain Spots

June 22, 2026

This weekend wraps up with Father’s Day, and the forecast looks mostly pleasant across Minnesota. A light breeze from the east and northeast will keep things comfortable while sunshine filters through for most of the southern half. If you’re in the southwest corner, don’t be surprised by a brief sho

environment

West Miami-Dade fires shrink, roads reopen, air clears up

June 22, 2026

Three wildfires in West Miami-Dade have burned more than 20, 000 acres over the past week, but teams on the ground say things are finally turning around. The largest of the three, the Quarry 2 Fire, started after lightning struck a grassy area near Krome Avenue last month. It grew fast, splitting in

weather

Europe Faces Record Heat, Nations Brace for Consequences

June 21, 2026

Heat is gripping large parts of Europe, pushing temperatures toward historic highs and forcing governments to act. In France, the Prime Minister called an emergency session after the national weather office warned that the hot spell would continue into next week, likening it to past extreme events.