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Flowers, Family, and a Small Business That Keeps Growing

June 16, 2026

Karen grew up in South Bend with her parents and three older siblings. Their family budget never allowed trips to Disney World, but they did spend summers at Lake Michigan. The lake visits left a strong smell in the family’s memories, a scent that made Karen think of flowers instead. She no

weather

Heat Wave Hits Four Western States: What to Do

June 16, 2026

The western United States is in the middle of a heat wave that could reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. A warning has been issued for California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington because the high temperatures could cause serious health problems. In Nevada, cities such as Fallon, Fernley and Lovelock

entertainment

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

science

Big Earth Shakes and Storms That Changed the World

June 16, 2026

A volcanic blast on Thera about 4, 600 years ago pushed the Minoan Empire toward collapse and paved the way for the Mycenaeans to rise. The eruption threw ash into the sky, flooded nearby coasts with tsunamis, and shattered trade routes that had kept the Minoans powerful. Historians even link this e

politics

Alaska Attorney General Pushes EPA to Treat Mifepristone Like a Water Pollutant

June 16, 2026

Alaska’s top lawyer joins 13 other state attorneys and a group of Republican congressmen in asking the Environmental Protection Agency to label mifepristone as a contaminant that must be regulated in waterways. The drug is used with another medicine to end pregnancies. Studies say the method wor

education

Simple Locks, Big Safety

June 16, 2026

In a modern school with high‑tech security, an old trick still matters. At Wakefield High School, the only way to get inside is through two checkpoints. Staff swipe keycards and visitors show ID before they can walk into the main office for a quick check. The doors that guard the rest of the buil

sports

Remembering Four Sports Writing Legends

June 16, 2026

The Alabama Sports Writers Association paused its yearly awards night to honor four influential sports journalists who passed away in the past year. These writers were key figures when the group was founded in the early 1970s, helping shape its direction and values. The ceremony also celebrated c

sports

Spring Sports Stars Get Their Big Moment

June 16, 2026

The Detroit High School Sports Awards, backed by Gift of Life Michigan and other local sponsors, will spotlight the top athletes for the 2025‑26 spring season on June 24 at Motor City Casino Hotel. The live ceremony will also honor the fall and winter nominees, whose lists are already available onli

finance

SpaceX Stock Soars After Bold Revenue Forecast

June 16, 2026

The first trading session of SpaceX’s public debut was a record‑breaking success, sending the share price up by about six percent in early Monday trading. The surge followed a headline that Elon Musk hinted the company could hit one trillion dollars in yearly sales by 2030, a figure that dwarfs curr

business

Mark Schaub joins Maine Sports Commission to boost outdoor activities

June 16, 2026

A fresh face has taken a seat at Maine's sports promotion table. Mark Schaub, a bank manager by day and outdoor expert by year-round habit, now sits on the board of the Maine Sports Commission. His appointment brings a mix of adventure credentials and business savvy to an organization that wants Mai