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A Week of Changing Weather for DC

June 28, 2026

The day after today, the area will keep getting wet with rain and a bit of heat. In the evening, light showers and a few storms will move through most places but should finish up around midnight. The strongest storms could happen mostly to the south, near Virginia’s Northern Neck and Southern Maryla

lifestyle

Storms, Boats and Big Fish: Louisiana Anglers Brace for July Rush

June 28, 2026

A tropical squall shook the Gulf Coast last week, but its impact on local fishing was uneven. While heavy rains and showers forced the closure of roads in five wildlife management zones, many waterways stayed lively. Anglers in the southeastern region still chased sac‑a‑lait in Verret Basin and Lac

lifestyle

Pet Safety During Minnesota’s Heat Wave

June 28, 2026

Pets can feel the heat just as badly as we do, and when temperatures climb into the 90s and beyond, owners need to act fast. The first step is to keep animals inside a cool room or an air‑conditioned space whenever possible. If they must go outside, give them plenty of shade and a bowl that won’t

environment

Wildfire Woes: Heat, Wind and Firework Fears Sweep the West

June 28, 2026

In Utah’s southern desert, a blazing blaze has spread over 112 square miles, turning the Cottonwood Fire into the country’s biggest current inferno. The fire has scorched a ski resort, forced residents to leave their homes and sent ash drifting over neighboring towns. Fire crews are struggling be

weather

Stormy Saturday Ahead for D. C. Area

June 28, 2026

The day ahead in the Washington region will be cloudy and humid, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Most rain is expected in the afternoon, but some clouds may linger into the evening. Heat will stay warm, with highs between 78°F and 84°F; humidity will make it feel sticky. Local w

entertainment

New Space‑Romance Thriller in the Works for Glen Powell

June 28, 2026

A director who recently finished a DC superhero film is now looking to make something different. The new project, called Homewreckers, will mix love stories with suspense and a touch of science‑fiction. Legendary Pictures is selling the idea, and Glen Powell will be both the star and a producer. Pow

politics

Supreme Court Stops Big Weedkiller Lawsuits

June 28, 2026

The Supreme Court has taken a strong stance against lawsuits that claim weedkillers cause cancer. A Missouri man argued that the herbicide Roundup made him ill and demanded $1. 25 million because the label did not warn about cancer risk. Federal studies have shown no link between glyphosate, t

education

Space School: New Way to Train Future Explorers

June 28, 2026

The future of space travel depends on people who can solve many kinds of problems. A new training program is being built to do just that. It mixes science, engineering and life skills into one course. The program is called SpaceMed. Its name hints at medical care, but the focus is wider than that.

science

Heart’s Hidden Maze After a Heart Attack

June 28, 2026

After a heart attack, the heart tissue changes in ways that can create dangerous rapid rhythms. The main culprit is a circuit called re‑entry, where electrical signals loop back on themselves because the tissue moves slowly and unevenly. Early studies pointed to scarred areas with thin strips of

politics

Truth vs. Profit: The Battle Over Climate Facts

June 28, 2026

The science behind rising temperatures has been clear for decades, yet powerful groups have fought to hide it. In the late 1960s, scientists warned that more carbon dioxide would heat the planet and upset weather patterns. A year later, oil companies independently reached the same conclusion, but th