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Elmer the Mastodon’s Big Move and Other Local Headlines

June 16, 2026

A giant relic of the Ice Age, nicknamed Elmer by students at Oakland Community College, will leave its old home in Levinson Hall for a new exhibit at the Cranbrook Institute of Science. The move starts next week and will involve carefully disassembling the 10‑foot skeleton, shipping it to Bloomfield

crime

A Neighborhood Fight Against Hate

June 16, 2026

Oak Park police are looking into a case of vandalism that carries an antisemitic message. The incident happened on Wednesday in the 300 block of Home Avenue, and detectives have searched the area and checked security video footage. The investigation is under criminal damage to property, but au

entertainment

Ari’s long-awaited LA concert: songs old, new, and a few unplanned gifts

June 15, 2026

Seven years is how long Los Angeles fans had to wait to see Ariana Grande hit the stage again. The moment the lights went out, the arena shook with screams loud enough to drown out the warm-up playlist of 80s and 90s hits usually played in gyms before big games. Fans say those opening songs felt mor

politics

A Big Fight Night at the White House – Who’s Showing Up?

June 15, 2026

A major UFC event is coming to Washington, D. C. on June 14, 2026, but instead of a normal arena, it’ll take place on the South Lawn of the White House. The fight card includes a headline match between lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and interim champ Justin Gaethje, set for around 8 p. m. ET. Thi

health

Measles Risk at SFO Sparks Call for Vaccines

June 14, 2026

A person who had measles may have passed through San Francisco International Airport’s international terminal earlier this week, then later that evening visited two shops in San Jose. The Santa Clara County Public Health Department warned people who were not vaccinated that they could catch the viru

politics

Knife Attack in Belfast Sparks Debate Over Police Transparency

June 10, 2026

A violent knife incident on Kinnaird Avenue in north Belfast left a man seriously injured and reignited public anger about crime, immigration, and policing. The assault happened just after 10:30 p. m. on Monday night, when a man—whose nationality is disputed between Somali and Sudanese claims—sta

crime

A Night of Chaos in Lennox: A Tragic Shooting and Crash

June 10, 2026

Police detectives are still working the scene on Burin Avenue and Lennox Boulevard after a deadly event that happened around 9 p. m. A Dodge was driven into a beauty salon, and the driver was shot in the process. A 911 call told officers that up to six shots rang out before the car collided with th

crime

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

politics

Crowd Control: Trump’s NBA Trip Triggers Tight Security at Madison Square Garden

June 9, 2026

The New York Police Department announced that for the next few hours, people walking near Madison Square Garden will face strict limits. This move comes because former President Donald Trump plans to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks

science

Retina Signs and Mood: A New Eye on Depression

June 6, 2026

Scientists are looking beyond the brain to find clues about mental health. They think that tiny changes in the eye’s retina might signal a higher chance of feeling depressed or anxious. Using a device called optical coherence tomography, researchers scan the retina for patterns that could be linked