WEATHER Friday's calm before the dust-storm and Monday's melodrama. Photo credit: Unsplash The Friday forecast is a total vibe: Just block out the noise Newsroom If today’s weather were a person, it would be the one who shows up to the office in socks and sandals. We’re still dealing with a weak low-pressure system that’s essentially the meteorological equivalent of a shrug. READ MORE
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