Columbus, OH

The Independent

 A huge wall of forest fires is raging out of control on the fringes of Athens, forcing hundreds of residents to flee. Strong winds across the country are reigniting fires and the Greek capital has been left under a haze of smoke and ash. Power cuts were reported in several parts of the city.The main wildfire was racing through pine forests left tinder-dry by repeated heatwaves this summer.Authorities were faced with “an exceptionally dangerous fire, which we have been fighting for more than 20 hours under dramatic circumstances”, climate crisis and civil protection minister Vassilis Kikilias said mid-morning on...

Greek wildfires spread on edge of Athens as map reveals evacuated areas

 A massive wildfire tearing through northern Athens forced the evacuation of thousands of people on Sunday as flames soared up to 25m in height.The fire service called for the evacuation of several towns near the capital city, including the historic Marathon, and emergency services were working round the clock to ensure the safety of local people.Homes were burning in Varnavas and Grammatiko and firefighters were evacuating people trapped in a convoy of vehicles trying to flee the area.The situation was exacerbated by winds of 39-46mph, which caused the fire to spread “like lightning”. “The village was surrounded in no...

Greece wildfires force thousands to flee historic site and popular tourist towns

Georgia State

Dahlonega, GA

WWPW Power 105.3

Have you ever explored this "bustling" spot?

Georgia Town Among The 'Best Small Towns To Visit' In The U.S.

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Douglas, GA

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Africa has declared a mpox a continent-wide emergency after seeing a 160 per cent increase in cases and deaths compared to 2023. And with cases surging again in Toronto, officials are urging at-risk residents to get vaccinated now.

Mpox cases surge in Toronto as Africa declares a health emergency

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365 Atlanta Traveler

HomeToGo’s newly announced 2024 State Park Index found three of Georgia’s state parks to be among the Top Hidden Gem destinations to visit, as well as the Top 50 overall destinations this season!

3 Georgia State Parks Rank as Tops to Visit in U.S.

Colorado State

David Heitz

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

Irish Star

Travellers may be surprised to learn that some of the most popular holiday destinations are also home to some of the most active volcanoes in the world

Bone-chilling map shows world's 'active' volcanoes- many near 'vacation hotspots'

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, United States - August 13, 2024 08/13/2024 09:15 pm (GMT-0700) | CHATSWORTH, LOS ANGELES – The LAPD and LAFD responded to a reported traffic collision at 22000 W Lassen Street with powerlines down. When units arrived, they found power lines and transformers down on the street. A vehicle had struck the transformer and took off. The neighborhood was without power following the incident. LADWP personnel were en route to the scene to address the power outage at the time of this report.

USA: Chatsworth Hit and Run Traffic Collision Causes Power Outage

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Pompano Beach, FL

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Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Lennox, CA

Los Angeles, United States - August 14, 2024 08/14/2024 02:15 am (GMT-0700) | LENNOX,Calif. – LASD deputies responded to the LAX Pharmacy located at 4457 Lennox Boulevard after the owner reported seeing six males pull up in a pickup truck to the front of the pharmacy. When deputies arrived on scene, they located the front door to the business smashed in. It is unclear what was taken. No further details at this time.

USA: Lennox Pharmacy Burglary

J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Typhoon Ampil swerved near Japan Friday, as authorities warned of mudslides and flooding in areas near its projected path through the Pacific Ocean. In the Chiba Prefecture, authorities called on residents to evacuate the area as big waves began crashing the seaside town.

Warnings in Japan as Typhoon Ampil swerves nearby bringing rainstorms, powerful winds

California State

California Governor Gavin Newsom says he wants homeless encampments cleared in his state. That's a tall order in a place with the highest homelessness rates in the country. (Scripps News)

Why some activists think Newsom's crackdown makes ending homelessness harder

Denver, CO

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

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Greece: Wildfire Rages Northeast Of Athens Forcing Residents To Evacuate 3

Pikermi, Greece - August 12, 2024 A wildfire has been burning in northeastern...

Greece: Wildfire Rages Northeast Of Athens Forcing Residents To Evacuate 3

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