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Widespread rain, breezy conditions arrive in Portland on Monday

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As we put a bow on the weekend, our region seemed to be showing off Sunday with nice and mild weather conditions. But things are about to change. Monday looks to be the wettest day with widespread rain that includes soaking rain at times during the morning and afternoon hours. The [...]

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Science PhysOrg Jun 8
Bacteria can learn and form memories without a brain

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have shown that bacteria can learn from past experiences, store memories across generations and adapt their behavior to changing environments, all without a brain or nervous system. The research could shape how scientists think about bacterial infections and antibiotic treatment.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 8
Is This the Mets Rotation We’ve Been Waiting For? | Presented By Your Local Ford

The Mets’ starting pitchers have delivered recently with some strong outings, including Christian Scott’s performance against the Padres over the weekend. At a time when the lineup is struggling, the rotation has provided much-needed stability.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 8
Mets Win 7 of 10: Real Turnaround or More False Hope? | Presented By Your Local Ford Dealers

The Mets have won 7 of their last 10 games and suddenly look much more competitive than they did just a few weeks ago. But should Mets fans actually believe this recent stretch of success? This week on Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry is joined by Andrew Claudio of Just Mets to break down whether...

New York, NY NY Post Jun 8
Make up for the headaches you gave him with this ‘relaxing’ $60 Father’s Day find

Dad deserves a self-care moment, too.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 8
Lewis Hamilton blows kiss to Kim Kardashian after winning second place at Monaco Grand Prix 2026

According to a video shared online, the race car driver held his second-place trophy on the podium as the "Kardashians" star recorded on her phone from below.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 8
John Lithgow, 80, celebrates making Tony Award history as oldest male actor winner with emotional speech

Lithgow took home his third Tony Award and delivered a beautiful speech about his career.

Global Good News Network Jun 8
Astronomers Open ‘New Window’ on Exoplanets After Landmark First Detection of Magnetospheres

For a planet to be habitable, it’s generally considered to need liquid water. To have liquid water, a planet needs an atmosphere. To have an atmosphere, it’s understood a world needs a magnetosphere, and for the first time ever, a team of astronomers has found the strongest evidence yet of magnetic fields—like Earth and Jupiter, […] The post Astronomers Open ‘New Window’ on Exoplanets After Landmark First Detection of Magnetospheres appeared first on Good News Network.

Chicago, IL Block Club Chicago Jun 8
Guillotine Bakery Counts Down To Next Week’s Opening In West Town

French bakers Vincent Didry and Vince Le Bec, along with co-owner Alizé Bikard, are bringing the bread and pastries of their home country to Chicago Avenue.

Global Positive.News Jun 8
The Commonwealth Games relay taking aim at ocean plastic

A campaign linked to Glasgow 2026 is using sport’s global reach to stop one million pieces of plastic reaching seas and rivers The post The Commonwealth Games relay taking aim at ocean plastic appeared first on Positive News.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 8
MSG announces winners of celebrity courtside seats at Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 3

Madison Square Garden revealed the lucky winners of the coveted celebrity-row courtside seats for Game 3 of the NBA Finals — a giveaway that raked in a whopping $1 million for New York City’s youth. Two deep-pocketed Big Apple firms — Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LL and Veritas Capital — split the winning bid for...

Chicago, IL Block Club Chicago Jun 8
Moor’s Brewing Hosts Emancipation Ball As Black-Owned Brewery Eyes Growth And Permanent Home

The Juneteenth eve party, headlined by a DJ set from neo-soul legend Erykah Badu, comes as the award-winning brewery looks for a permanent location.