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nation

D.C. and Oklahoma vote in primaries, minimum wage changes

By upi.com | | 6/16/2026 4:36 PM

The District of Columbia is having its first ranked-choice election, and Oklahoma is voting on whether to raise the state's minimum wage on Tuesday. ... Read full Story

science

Physicists identify upper limit to resistivity in a pure metal

By phys.org | | 6/16/2026 4:30 PM

Experimental atomic physicists have discovered there is a maximum amount of electrical resistance, or resistivity, that can result from collisions between electrons. ... Read full Story

upstate

Harding Mazzotti Arena to host 2027 Capital District Mayoral Cup

By NEWS10 ABC | Caton Deuso | 6/16/2026 4:29 PM

Glens Falls hockey fans are going to have a front-row seat to a historic Capital District hockey game next year. ... Read full Story

science

5,000-year-old burial of man with battered skull found in kiln in Germany — and he may have been a human sacrifice

By LIVE SCIENCE | kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) | 6/16/2026 4:28 PM

An injured man from the Corded Ware culture was buried in a pit previously used as a kiln, and he may have been sacrificed. ... Read full Story

long_island

Legislator Scott Davis Celebrates NY Knicks NBA Championship

By Nassau County | | 6/16/2026 4:22 PM

“A heartfelt thank you to a team that exemplifies the very best of New York. You have given us so much more than a championship—you have brought New Yorkers from all walks of life together and reminded us that our greatest strength is unity. Through your ... Read full Story

science

How to see Venus vanish behind the moon during the day Wednesday — without any special equipment

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 6/16/2026 4:19 PM

On Wednesday (June 17), the moon will pass between Earth and Venus, causing the hellish planet to temporarily disappear from the daytime sky. Here's what it will look like, exactly when it is happening, and how you can safely view this skywatching spectacle. ... Read full Story

shopping

Two Japanese Hi-Fi Icons Just Introduced a Stunning Pair of Audiophile Headphones

By Gear Patrol | tbowe | 6/16/2026 4:16 PM

The brands say the headphones will "captivate guitar enthusiasts and enjoyers of high-quality, portable audio." ... Read full Story

upstate

New York homeowners to receive $2 billion in STAR school property tax relief

By NEWS10 ABC | Johan Sheridan | 6/16/2026 4:10 PM

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that nearly 3 million homeowners in New York will receive over $2 billion in refunds through the annual STAR program, which helps families and older New Yorkers afford to live in the state. ... Read full Story

connecticut

‘I don’t know if it exists’: Murphy casts doubt on Iran war deal

By CT Mirror | Lisa Hagen | 6/16/2026 4:08 PM

Trump signed a preliminary deal that would end a nearly four-month war with Iran. But lawmakers haven't seen the details or been briefed. ... Read full Story

world

War deals heavy blow to Lebanon's economy, disrupts recovery efforts

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/16/2026 4:08 PM

Lebanon's economy, shattered by the 2019 financial collapse, suffered another shock from the Israel-Hezbollah war, which disrupted recovery efforts. ... Read full Story

auto

Ford's Latest Patent Might Actually Help You Protect Your Data

By carbuzz.com | Evan Williams | 6/16/2026 4:00 PM

A secret compartment with RF shielding is presented as a means to transport electronic devices that cannot be detected. ... Read full Story

politics

Republicans bat down bid to handcuff Trump’s war powers as peace deal nears

By Fox News | | 6/16/2026 3:58 PM

Senate Republicans block Sen. Warnock's war powers resolution on Iran as a peace deal takes shape, giving Trump room to continue negotiations. ... Read full Story

basketball

NBA offseason bold predictions: Stars on the move, LeBron James leaves Lakers, Draft shocker and more

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Botkin | 6/16/2026 3:53 PM

The NBA offseason has arrived, and plenty of big moves will be made over the coming weeks... so let's get bold ... Read full Story

politics

15 Antifa radicals indicted, 12 arrested in sweeping federal probe into Minneapolis anti-ICE operations

By Fox News | | 6/16/2026 3:44 PM

Fifteen alleged Antifa members indicted for conspiring to impede federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, according to federal prosecutors. ... Read full Story

auto

2027 Mercedes-AMG E53 Wagon

By Car and Drive | | 6/16/2026 3:44 PM

Review, Pricing, and Specs ... Read full Story

science

Rare B meson decays tighten search for hidden particles and dark matter links

By phys.org | | 6/16/2026 3:40 PM

A University of Melbourne researcher has placed the strongest constraints yet on certain rare decays of subatomic particles, narrowing the window for where new "hidden" particles could be lurking. ... Read full Story

world

Chile probes possible trafficking of Haitian children

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/16/2026 3:39 PM

Chile's government, through the National Migration Service, filed a criminal complaint with prosecutors over the suspected trafficking of minors. ... Read full Story

auto

Here's Your First Look At Ford's New $30,000 Electric Truck

By carbuzz.com | Brett T. Evans | 6/16/2026 3:38 PM

The Universal Vehicle platform is expected to spawn a Maverick-sized EV, and Ford is giving the public a closer look. ... Read full Story

nation

Luigi Mangione's hearing delayed after paperwork issue

By upi.com | | 6/16/2026 3:37 PM

Luigi Mangione is expected to appear in court Wednesday for the latest hearing in his state murder case. The hearing was delayed from Tuesday. ... Read full Story

world

SpaceX rockets past Amazon to become world’s 5th most valuable company

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 6/16/2026 3:37 PM

SpaceX roared past Amazon's market valuation on Tuesday and briefly topped that of Microsoft, rapidly scaling the list of the world's most valuable companies. ... Read full Story

art

‘State Fairs: Growing American Craft’ Surveys Agriculture, Ingenuity, and Community

by Colossal | Jun 17 2026

auto

Toyota's New Fix For The Big Tundra Engine Recall May Upset Some Owners

by carbuzz.com | Jun 17 2026

entertainment

Celeb Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Layke Shares the Sneaky Summer Skincare Mistakes You Might Be Making

by ET Online | Jun 15 2026

FFNEWS

Bridges Air Cargo puts second E190F into service

by Air Cargo News | Jun 17 2026

finance

Warsh launches his push to change how the Fed operates

by MarketWatch.com | Jun 17 2026

football

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

how_to

How to Transfer Chatbot Memory to and From Claude

by CNET | Jun 17 2026

knowledge

Is It Really Rude to Correct Someone Who’s Wrong?

by Reader's Digest | Jun 12 2026

mental

Dreading the Doctor? Experts Offer 6 Tips for Overcoming Appointment Anxiety

by thehealthy.com | Jun 12 2026

nation

Interest rates unchanged in Kevin Warsh's first Fed announcement

by upi.com | Jun 17 2026

new_jersey

Sherrill-backed nuclear power expansion makes gain in Legislature

by NJ Spotlight | Jun 17 2026

opinion

DAVID MARCUS: Dems run against 'Epstein Class,' but can't name anyone in it

by Opinion on Fox News | Jun 17 2026

people

Taylor Swift is staying one step ahead of AI by legally protecting her voice and image

by marca.com | Apr 28 2026

sports

Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

upstate

Clifton Park to create dangerous dog registry

by NEWS10 ABC | Jun 17 2026

Word of the Day

wifty

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 17, 2026 is:

wifty • \WIF-tee\ • adjective

Wifty, a synonym of ditzy, describes something or someone eccentrically silly or scatterbrained.

// The play features a wifty character who starts out blissfully unaware of the conflict driving the plot but ultimately pulls it together to save the day.

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Examples:

“When he dreams, he dreams about moving to Wyoming, which he has visited with his family. ... Sometimes when he talks about this, it sounds as ordinary and hard-boiled as a real estate appraisal; other times it can sound fantastical and wifty and achingly naive ...” — Susan Orlean, Joyride: A Memoir, 2025

Did you know?

Whence wifty? Wordsmiths have been wondering for a while. The earliest print evidence of wifty comes from the early 20th century, though the word was certainly being used in spoken English before that. The adjective suffix -y is clear enough; when added to another word it can mean “full of” (as in “muddy), “having the character of” (think “waxy”), “tending or inclined to” (as in “sleepy”), etc. So what’s wift? Well, that element could come from whiff, which as a noun can refer to a quick puff or slight gust of air—a person described by the word wifty might also, if unkindly, be called an airhead. Or perhaps the wift is related to waft, “to move or go lightly on a buoyant medium,” if it’s fair to say that the wifty among us have their heads in the clouds. Whatever once may have been known about it, the answer is now blowing in the wind.

D.C. and Oklahoma vote in primaries, minimum wage changes

Physicists identify upper limit to resistivity in a pure metal

Harding Mazzotti Arena to host 2027 Capital District Mayoral Cup

5,000-year-old burial of man with battered skull found in kiln in Germany — and he may have been a human sacrifice

Legislator Scott Davis Celebrates NY Knicks NBA Championship

How to see Venus vanish behind the moon during the day Wednesday — without any special equipment

Two Japanese Hi-Fi Icons Just Introduced a Stunning Pair of Audiophile Headphones

New York homeowners to receive $2 billion in STAR school property tax relief

‘I don’t know if it exists’: Murphy casts doubt on Iran war deal

War deals heavy blow to Lebanon's economy, disrupts recovery efforts

Ford's Latest Patent Might Actually Help You Protect Your Data

Republicans bat down bid to handcuff Trump’s war powers as peace deal nears

NBA offseason bold predictions: Stars on the move, LeBron James leaves Lakers, Draft shocker and more

15 Antifa radicals indicted, 12 arrested in sweeping federal probe into Minneapolis anti-ICE operations

2027 Mercedes-AMG E53 Wagon

Rare B meson decays tighten search for hidden particles and dark matter links

Chile probes possible trafficking of Haitian children

Here's Your First Look At Ford's New $30,000 Electric Truck

Luigi Mangione's hearing delayed after paperwork issue

SpaceX rockets past Amazon to become world’s 5th most valuable company

‘State Fairs: Growing American Craft’ Surveys Agriculture, Ingenuity, and Community

Toyota's New Fix For The Big Tundra Engine Recall May Upset Some Owners

Celeb Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Layke Shares the Sneaky Summer Skincare Mistakes You Might Be Making

Bridges Air Cargo puts second E190F into service

Warsh launches his push to change how the Fed operates

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

How to Transfer Chatbot Memory to and From Claude

Is It Really Rude to Correct Someone Who’s Wrong?

Dreading the Doctor? Experts Offer 6 Tips for Overcoming Appointment Anxiety

Interest rates unchanged in Kevin Warsh's first Fed announcement

Sherrill-backed nuclear power expansion makes gain in Legislature

DAVID MARCUS: Dems run against 'Epstein Class,' but can't name anyone in it

Taylor Swift is staying one step ahead of AI by legally protecting her voice and image

Pelé's life in pictures

Clifton Park to create dangerous dog registry

Word of the Day

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3.Kangaroo gets new home after several days on the loose in Quebec

4.Watch: Boston bars say Scottish soccer fans are drinking them dry

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