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A wind advisory is in effect for parts of the southwestern United States as Santa Ana winds are forecast to hit San Diego County, raising fire danger between storm systems. Forecasters in Arizona and the Yuma area also expect gusty conditions this weekend, with rain chances and cooler temperatures moving into the region.

A judge has ruled in favor of energy company RWE in its legal dispute with an Ottawa County farming family over land needed for a solar project. The decision ends the family's challenge to the use of their farmland, clearing the way for the renewable energy development to proceed. The ruling is likely to fuel ongoing debate in Michigan over solar development on agricultural land.

Weather is dominating conversations worldwide. In Adelaide, fierce winds uprooted trees and left around 7,000 homes without power. Meanwhile, experts are warning of a possible Super El Niño that could bring a divided winter to the United States, and UK forecast maps suggest the first snowy showers of the season could hit 11 counties. Microsoft also unveiled a machine learning tool aimed at improving weather forecasts.

Talk of a COVID pandemic archaeology project connected to Consett in County Durham, England, is circulating. The topic suggests examining physical traces and memories of the pandemic period in the area, though no details about who is involved or what has been found are available. Engagement so far is limited, with the subject appearing under pandemic-related discussions.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says MacArthur Park will show 'amazing progress' by the time the 2028 Olympic Games arrive. The pledge, reported by LAist, ties improvements at the long-troubled park to the city's preparations for hosting the Games. Details on what specific measures he plans were not given.

Republicans broadly back data center construction as an economic development priority, but that support drops sharply when the facilities are proposed for communities in Republican-leaning counties, according to a widely shared claim drawing attention online. Commenters note the pattern mirrors research on energy infrastructure, where support tends to fall once projects move into respondents' own backyards, regardless of party.

The Grundy County Board has voted to extend the special use petitions for two proposed solar farm projects, keeping the developments eligible to move forward. The extensions give the project developers additional time to meet conditions and advance planning. The move reflects growing local interest in renewable energy projects across the county.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is asking the public for information after a water-level monitor used to track conditions at a wildlife water source was destroyed in Mineral County. The agency says tips are welcome, but no suspect or motive has been named and the extent of the damage has not been detailed.

Residents of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, are watching forecasts of strong rains and thunderstorms expected from Thursday through the weekend. Mayor Carmen Lilia Canturosas has coordinated an emergency operations meeting, and city officials have launched a prevention plan ahead of the storms. Rain is forecast to reach the local fair on Friday, and flood monitoring is taking effect across the border in Webb County, Texas. Authorities on both sides of the border are urging residents to stay alert as the heat wave is expected to end.

A driver is road-testing a Leapmotor electric car across County Durham, having travelled back from Darlington via Barnard Castle. The route next takes in England's highest road towards St John's Chapel, then Stanhope and the steep Crawleyside bank to test the brakes, before continuing through Middleton-in-Teesdale towards Brough.

A Lee County commissioner in Florida is warning of layoffs and cuts to public services if Amendment 3 passes in November, saying officials may need to consider fee and tax increases to cover the gap. The state's 2026 election season is also drawing attention, with candidates like Robert Prater running for Florida House District 37.

Austin Peay State University's women's tennis team travels to Calloway County, Kentucky, to take on rival Murray State, known as the Racers. The matchup continues the regional rivalry between the two Ohio Valley programs. Austin Peay Athletics announced the away fixture as the team looks to build momentum in its conference schedule.

Teamsters workers in Orange County have gone on strike, disrupting operations at a South County landfill and an animal shelter. The walkout has affected trash disposal services and animal care in the area, and residents are watching for how long the labor action will last and what demands are behind it.

Ulla Andersson is being widely searched and discussed in Sweden. She is known as a Swedish politician with the Left Party, having served in the Riksdag and as a county councillor in Gävleborg. No specific new event or statement has been confirmed as the reason for the current attention.

A lawsuit has been filed against the Ocean County elections board and the county Republican Party chair over the handling of voter challenges in New Jersey. The complaint, reported by New Jersey Monitor and News From The States, accuses the officials of improper conduct related to challenges filed against voters. The legal action could affect how challenges are processed in future elections.

Baltimore County has agreed to purchase St. Pius X Catholic Church and its grounds near Towson for $6 million, converting the property into public park space. The deal ends the site's religious use and adds green space to the Rodgers Forge area, where residents have long been interested in preserving open land near Towson.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against two home-improvement companies, one of them based in Lorain County. Details of the specific allegations, including suspected consumer-protection violations and any restitution sought, have not been made available beyond the announcement of the legal action itself.

A Franklin County man described in court records as a felon with an extensive criminal history has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman. Details about the victim, the circumstances of her death and the suspect's prior convictions have not yet been released, and local reports note the charges were confirmed through official records.

The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board in Kansas has made progress on adjustments to its solar energy regulations, according to local reporting from KVOE. The board is working through rule changes governing solar developments in the county, though details of the specific provisions and remaining steps were not provided.