Housing Market: Realtor.com says U.S. home prices posted their biggest year-over-year drop in a decade in May, as persistent inflation pushed mortgage rates higher and sellers cut asking prices. Severe Weather & Flooding: Forecasts warn flooding could affect more than 88 million people across the Midwest and northern Plains, with heavy rain and possible tornadoes and damaging hail. Energy & Gas Prices: GasBuddy spotlights wide local variation in pump prices, with premium deals as low as $4.24 in Chambers County and diesel lows around $4.79 in several areas, while broader fuel costs remain tied to Middle East shipping disruptions and refinery outages. Local Development: Heart of America Group is proposing a new 70,000-square-foot headquarters building in Des Moines’ East Village, with city council review today. Education & Jobs: Youngstown State University selected 12 students for a paid 2026 Ohio Export Internship Program, pairing them with Ohio companies for summer export-focused work. Business Expansion: Pump & Pantry agreed to buy 21 Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh stores, expanding its Midwest footprint into Iowa and Minnesota. Courts & Public Safety: Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial in Texas continues with defense witnesses after prosecutors rested, while a major fire in downtown South Bend’s Lafayette building disrupted nearby businesses. International: A 7.8 earthquake struck the Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings that were later canceled.