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A Kaska woman was able to survive an attack from a grizzly bear with the help of an everyday hair accessory.

Hair Accessory Helps Woman Avoid Grizzly Bear Disaster

Alarmed visitors at Yellowstone National Park darted to safety as Biscuit Basin experienced an explosion.

Hydrothermal Explosion Causes Volcanic Damage in Yellowstone National Park

Illinois State

Oglesby, IL

A horrible incident at Starved Rock State Park in Illinois has led to the fatality of on person who fell over the weekend.

Fatality Occurs After Person Falls at Starved Rock State Park

Baker City, OR

People in the western United States and Canada are facing more challenges as wildfires are causing large numbers of evacuations.

Major Evacuations in Western U.S. and Canada Caused by Wildfires

New York State

If you are planning a visit to New York this summer, these five waterfalls are must see stops on the trip.

5 Best Waterfalls to Visit in New York This Summer

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

A popular ski resort in Alberta, Canada has luckily avoided any disasters from wildfires engulfing the surrounding area.

Popular Alberta Ski Resort Avoids Disaster From Wildfires

Liguria, Italy will be re-opening a historic tourist path after a lengthy period of being closed.

Historic Hiking Path in Italy Reopening After Lengthy Shutdown Period

Long Branch, NJ

If you are visiting the New Jersey shore this summer, Pier Village in Long Branch is worth a visit.

Pier Village a Hidden Gem on the New Jersey Shore is Absolutely Worth the Visit

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Coconino County, AZ

Multiple fatalities occurred when a pontoon boat capsized on Lake Powell near Navajo Canyon.

Navajo Canyon Has Fatalities From Pontoon Boat Capsizing

New York City, NY

Here are five summer camps that your children will love attending throughout New York.

5 Summer Camps Full of Adventure Your Kids Will Love in New York

Japan has issued a warning for a potentially devastating "megaquake" after events on Thursday morning.

Japan Sends Warning of Potential "Megaquake" Coming

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Arizona State

Scottsdale, AZ

A group of people hiking in Arizona who got lost needed medical attention because of high heat conditions.

Arizona Heat Leaves Lost Hikers Needing Medical Attention

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

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4 Things to Look for in a Belay Partner

Knowing what to look for in a belay partner is an important aspect of climbing safety. A good belayer should check off these 4...

4 Things to Look for in a Belay Partner

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