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Murder on Memorial Day: A GPS‑Tracked Twist

June 9, 2026

A 21‑year‑old from Fridley, Raquan Rahjai Johnson, faces murder charges after a drive‑by shooting on Memorial Day in Minneapolis. Police say he fired at least one person and may have been involved in a second, more deadly incident. The first shooting occurred on May 24 near Penn Avenue North. Wit

business

Future of Willow Bend: From Mall to Sports Hub

June 9, 2026

The old mall in Plano, Texas, opened in 2001 and has struggled to keep shoppers and stores. It is the last enclosed mall built in Texas, yet it never attracted enough traffic. The biggest anchor stores—Neiman Marcus, Macy’s and Dillard’s—have all left or are leaving by 2027. When Centennial

weather

Heatwave Brings Possible Power Cuts in Northern California

June 9, 2026

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG E) warns that people in several Northern California counties may lose power mid‑week as temperatures rise and wildfire risk grows. The alert covers Colusa, Glen, Lake, Napa, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama and Yolo counties. It is valid until Friday and will list exact addresses

weather

Heat Wave Turns Into Storm Threat: A Week of Weather Watch

June 9, 2026

The weather team is keeping a close eye on the heat that’s set to hit the region from Tuesday through Thursday. A high‑pressure ridge will keep temperatures climbing while also setting up the possibility of storms every day. Early Tuesday starts with a few thunderstorms in the morning, but they are

weather

Maine’s Sunny Voting Day

June 9, 2026

A warm and dry Tuesday is on the cards for voters across Maine, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast shows temperatures climbing into the 80s, with many areas reaching as high as 87 degrees. The heat is expected to begin a short warm spell after a cooler Monday, driven by a ridge

business

New Leader at The Independent: A Fresh Push for Growth

June 9, 2026

The Independent has tapped Chris Anthony to head its North American division, starting on June 8. He will manage the region’s entire profit and loss, covering both content creation and commercial activities, and report directly to global CEO Christian Broughton. Anthony comes from Gallery Media G

politics

Israel’s Changing Strategy: Why Land Gains Matter More Than Peace

June 9, 2026

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has shifted from avoiding direct conflicts to actively expanding its territory. Instead of negotiating land for peace, the country now prioritizes land over peace, using military force to reshape borders. In southern Lebanon, Israeli forces have created a wide exclusion

crime

Man hit by police car while walking on highway: what happened in Lubbock

June 9, 2026

On a quiet Sunday morning around 5 a. m. , officers in Lubbock responded to a call about a man acting aggressively at a local business near I-27. By the time police arrived, the man—later identified as 25-year-old Adonis Porter—had already left the scene and was walking in the middle of the southbou

entertainment

Games that teach more than just shooting

June 9, 2026

Blood Message dares to play differently: no automatic rifles, no endless baddies. Right at the start your character isn’t a lone soldier but a parent shielding a child while dodging arrows. That role feels almost rare in gaming, where the usual rule is “shoot first, ask questions later. ” The world

health

Seeing Life Clearly: How Vision Loss Changes Daily Experiences

June 9, 2026

Sight is our most relied-upon sense, processing about 80% of the world around us. When vision fades, daily routines shift dramatically. Simple tasks like walking down the street, reading small text, or recognizing faces become hurdles. Beyond basic needs, vision impacts social connections, religious