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1️⃣ High and dry: The US just experienced one of the driest months ever, but big changes are on the way. An upcoming pattern flip could reverse things as the nation’s weather seesaws from one extreme to the next.

2️⃣ Political betting:Americans can make wagers on this year’s election thanks to a recent court ruling giving them the green light. It’s a historic shift, but some worry this …