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Beach Safety Alert: Watch for Sneaker Waves and Rip Currents

June 1, 2026

A sudden shift in the Pacific swell has prompted officials to warn Bay Area beach visitors of hidden dangers. Recent reports show that a 2‑foot swell can generate waves that surge further up the shore than usual, catching people off guard. The National Weather Service issued a beach hazards state

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South Bend’s June Fun Guide: Festivals, Films and Family Adventures

June 1, 2026

A quick glance at South Bend’s calendar shows a packed week of activities from June 1‑7. The first event on the list is an exhibition that takes a look back at America’s symbols of freedom. Visitors can stroll through the Midwest Museum of American Art, see patriotic icons like Uncle Sam and think

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Celebrities Celebrating Birthdays June 7‑13

June 1, 2026

June starts with a mix of seasoned actors, singers and sports figures. On the 7th, legendary director James Ivory turns 98 while actress Virginia McKenna hits 95. The day also marks Tom Jones’s 86th birthday and the talk‑show host Jenny Jones’s 80th. Meanwhile, Liam Neeson turns 74 and Colleen Camp,

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Small businesses opening and closing in Central Massachusetts

June 1, 2026

A Hooters restaurant in Shrewsbury is shutting down, though no specific end date was shared. This leaves only three other Hooters locations across Massachusetts. The building used to house a Chili's before Hooters moved in back in 2015. The closure might leave locals wondering about the future of th

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Superhero Food Truck Bash Hits Frankenmuth on June 11

May 30, 2026

Frankenmuth River Place Shops is gearing up for a lively food truck gathering on Thursday, June 11, from 2 to 9 p. m. The event promises more than twenty culinary trucks and family fun, all wrapped in a superhero theme that invites kids and adults alike to celebrate together. The festival takes p

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Puna’s dark side: How a peaceful community faced sudden violence

May 30, 2026

Puna, a quiet corner of Hawaii’s Big Island known for its off-grid living and close-knit vibe, was shaken when three elderly men were found dead over a few days. The victims—Robert Shine, John Carse, and an unnamed 79-year-old—weren’t connected by much except their shared love for Puna’s laid-back,

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Gas Prices Rise as Storage Tightens and Heat Spikes

May 29, 2026

Natural gas values jumped to a two‑and‑a‑half‑month peak, closing higher on Thursday after the U. S. Energy Information Administration reported a smaller than expected rise in storage levels. Inventories grew by 92 billion cubic feet (bcf) for the week ending May 22, falling short of analysts’ 96 b

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A New Kind of Luxury Hotel Opens on Sunset Strip

May 29, 2026

The brand‑new PUBLIC West Hollywood hotel, created by famed entrepreneur Ian Schrager, will welcome guests on July 15. The property sits where the old Standard Hotel once stood at 8300 Sunset Boulevard, a location that was once the center of late‑90s Hollywood glamour. Instead of echoing past exc

religion

Summer Faith‑Fueled Events Line Up in Baton Rouge

May 29, 2026

The Fourth District Missionary Baptist Association is set to hold its yearly Christian Education Congress from June 8‑11. The gathering will explore a “Generational Blueprint for Christian Education, ” drawing inspiration from Deuteronomy 4:10. Worship will kick off at six in the evening on Monday,

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Celebrities Who Celebrate Birthdays on May 28

May 28, 2026

The day of May 28 brings a mix of celebrated birthdays. One star, the singer Gladys Knight, turns 82 and has graced shows like “Hot In Cleveland” and “The Jeffersons. ” Another, the pop icon Kylie Minogue, marks her 58th year and has served as a judge on “The X Factor UK. ” In acting, Alexa