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Storms Ahead: Thursday Brings Chance of Strong Weather

July 9, 2026

A calm and warm evening will cover Metro Detroit on Wednesday, but that peace ends when a cold front arrives Thursday. The front may drop scattered showers and thunderstorms, with the possibility of some powerful storms. During Wednesday night the sky will shift from partly cloudy to mostly clear,

weather

Monsoon Set to Slow Crop Planting in India

July 9, 2026

India’s monsoon is expected to bring less rain than usual to the western and southern parts of the country over the next two weeks, after a week of heavy showers on the west coast. This change may delay planting of key summer crops such as cotton, soybeans and corn. The monsoon supplies about 70 pe

weather

Heat, Lightning and Rising Tides: What to Expect This Weekend

July 9, 2026

The Bay Area’s temperatures are set to climb this weekend. On Thursday, the heat will hit its normal summer highs, with inland spots reaching the upper 80s. By Saturday, those numbers will push into the low 90s, and Monday could see mid‑90s temperatures as a monsoon‑like pattern starts to move in fr

weather

Storm Alert: Strong Winds Threaten Pima County

July 9, 2026

A warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Tucson at 4:21 p. m. on Wednesday, July 8, to alert residents of Pima County about an approaching severe thunderstorm. The storm is moving southwest at roughly 15 mph and is located about 8 miles north of Saguaro National Park East. Meteorologi

art

A Football‑Jesus Inside a Cathedral: Art, Faith and the World Cup

July 9, 2026

In Mexico City’s grand cathedral, a life‑size figure of baby Jesus has been dressed in the national soccer kit. The move came as fans begged for a sign of luck before the World Cup finals. The statue, called “El Niño Futbolero, ” sits beside the baroque altar in a building that once swallowed an A

health

Learning Through Art: Boosting Doctors’ Comfort with IDD Patients

July 9, 2026

Doctors often feel uneasy when caring for adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). This unease can stop people with IDD from getting the proper medical care they deserve. A known way to reduce discomfort is through contact theory, which says that more interaction with differ

crypto

Oil on the Blockchain: A New Kind of Digital Asset

July 9, 2026

A small crypto firm is trying to let anyone with a wallet own a barrel of oil. The idea is that oil suppliers will lock up crude and the company will issue a token that represents one barrel of West Texas Intermediate. Unlike most crypto projects, this token is backed by a real physical product inst

education

New Faces in Highland Schools

July 9, 2026

Highland’s school board added fresh leaders at the June 29 meeting. Christopher Meyer, who has taught English and digital media since 2013, was named assistant principal of Highland High School starting August 1. The spot opened when Ryan Taylor moved from the high school to lead Hinckley Elem

politics

Illinois Faces Mixed Challenges and Wins in State Ranking Report

July 9, 2026

The new State of the Nation report puts Illinois in a curious spot on the national stage. It ranks high in mental health, trust, and economic performance, landing it 4th, 9th, and 11th respectively among all states. Those are solid achievements that show Illinois is doing well in supporting its peop

technology

SpaceXAI’s New Code‑Guru: Grok 4. 5 Takes on Big Names

July 9, 2026

SpaceXAI has rolled out its newest AI model, Grok 4. 5, after acquiring the coding startup Cursor for $60 billion. The new system is designed to tackle long, complex tasks in software development, law, finance and cybersecurity. The launch follows the company’s move to become a public tech firm. It