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Strong Winds and Flood Watch Hit Northern Illinois

June 18, 2026

A wind alert is in place for several northern Illinois counties as a storm moves through the area. The warning covers Boone, DeKalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago and parts of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane and McHenry counties. It started at 10:46 a. m. and will end by 1 p. m. The National Weather Service said wi

weather

Storm Surge: Tornadoes Strike Illinois and Iowa

June 18, 2026

A powerful storm swept across the Midwest, sparking tornadoes that rattled communities in Illinois and Iowa. At 5:10 p. m. , a tornado touched down near Harpers Ferry, a quiet town in northeastern Iowa. Later, at about 6:40 p. m. , another tornado slammed into Charleston, a city in central Ill

crime

A Shockingly Changed Face Behind a Deadly Deception

June 18, 2026

Taylor Parker, once known as the baby‑snatching killer in Texas, looks almost unrecognizable in fresh photographs that have surfaced after her death sentence was announced. The new images show a gaunt, sun‑ken face that starkly contrasts with the woman who was once celebrated in her own right. The c

opinion

Building Safer Neighborhoods Before Trouble Starts

June 18, 2026

Violence in Hampton Roads often feels like a surprise visit. The usual reaction is to ask, “How can we stop this next time? ” Yet the answer rarely comes until after a tragedy has already unfolded. What if people focused on stopping problems before they arise? Across Virginia, many towns face risin

crypto

Crypto’s Slow Rise: New Trends Shift the Market

June 18, 2026

Wall Street traders are turning their eyes away from pure digital coins and looking toward real‑world uses like tokenizing assets and applying artificial intelligence. Because of this shift, the next upswing in crypto prices is expected to unfold more gradually and with less sharp swings than past r

crypto

Crypto Gains the Edge as SEC Removes Old Stock Rule

June 18, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced a move to drop a longstanding rule that forces stock exchanges to match or beat the best national price for every trade. This change is expected to give a boost to cryptocurrency markets, which have long operated outside the traditional stock fram

crypto

Cryptomesh Hits $150M Locked Assets: A Simple Path to Multi‑Chain Staking

June 18, 2026

Cryptomesh, a platform that lets people stake crypto across many blockchains from one place, has just crossed the $150 million mark in total value locked. This jump shows that more users are looking for easier ways to put their digital money at work without juggling dozens of wallets or apps. The

politics

Data Centers: Virginia’s Power Play and Local Debate

June 18, 2026

Virginia’s growing data‑center industry is stirring both excitement and concern across the state. Supporters argue that these massive facilities bring in substantial tax revenue and create jobs, helping to keep Virginia competitive in a tech‑driven world. Critics point out the hefty energy demands a

politics

Azov’s New Mission: Turning Mariupol Into a Target

June 18, 2026

The Azov Regiment, once pushed out of Mariupol in 2022, has returned with fresh plans to strike Russian forces. After suffering heavy losses when the city fell, Azov rebuilt itself into a larger unit that now focuses on disrupting Moscow’s supply lines. Last week, drones from the First Corps Azov fl

entertainment

Amazon’s One‑Stop Streaming Plan for Asia‑Pacific

June 18, 2026

Prime Video is trying to turn the whole streaming market in Asia‑Pacific into a single, easy‑to‑use hub. The idea is that people will sign in once and get access to Amazon originals, partner shows, rentals and extra subscriptions all from one app. This move follows a broader trend where services are