Washington State

Columbus, OH

Texas State

Atascosa County, TX

Jourdanton, TX

New York Post

A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader died Monday, four days after she suffered mysterious “life-threatening” injuries that her parents tried to treat with smoothies and vitamins, authorities announced Wednesday. 

Jourdanton Junior High School student Miranda Sipps died in the hospital Monday night after her mother finally called for help when the preteen went into respiratory distress, the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office said.

The girl’s mother, Denise Balbaneda, and stepfather, Gerald Gonzalez, 40, were arrested for failing to seek medical help sooner for the girl during the four days while she was “mentally and physically incapacitated and non-responsive,” the sheriff said. 



The pair didn’t...

Texas cheerleader, 12, dies after parents tried to treat ‘life-threatening’ injuries with smoothies and vitamins: sheriff

Pennsylvania State

(CNN) — A dangerous situation is unfolding in the Northeast as fast-rising floodwaters from Debby’s extreme rainfall overwhelm communities. Rare flash flood emergencies – the most severe flood alert – were issued early Friday afternoon for portions of southern New York and northern Pennsylvania, warning of life-threatening and catastrophic flooding. The floodwaters had trapped people in their homes and forced evacuations via boat and helicopter.

Dozens in need of rescue in Pennsylvania, including via helicopter, in life-threatening flooding

Tennessee State

Pigeon Forge, TN

Dollywood has replied after the theme park was pelted by extreme rain, flooding the park entirely and leaving guests wait deep in muddy water. Dollywood has been undergoing a tough time as of late, with the theme park unexpectedly closing just weeks ago and now, flooding. Dollywood is a renowned...

Dolly Parton Issues Rapid Response As Dollywood Sinks: Life-Threatening Flood Condemns Thousands, Ending Operations

If it's the final weekend of the Summer for you, Mother Nature doesn't seem to want to cooperate. From rip current risks at the beaches from Ernesto, to rain chances, hazardous weather is possible for many. This is the same system that brought severe weather to the Plains and Midwest earlier in the week. The area of low-pressure responsible will move across the Upper Midwest and into New England on Saturday.

Storms Return to the East Coast This Weekend

From 1,345 Pounds to 139 Pounds: The Remarkable Journey of Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari. In an extraordinary feat of medical science and human determination, Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari, once the world’s heaviest man alive, has shed an astonishing 1,195 pounds (542 kg), thanks to the intervention of Saudi Arabia’s former King Abdullah. Shaari, who initially tipped the scales at 1,345 pounds (610 kg), now weighs a mere 139 pounds (63 kg).

World’s heaviest man alive loses 1,195 pounds in historic transformation

North Carolina State

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Winston-salem, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

Although the dog days of summer are still in full swing, winter weather will be here before you know it. To help you prepare for the chilly months ahead, the Old Farmers' Almanac, America’s oldest weather forecaster, just released its 2024-2025 extended winter weather forecast. And it looks like it's going to be a wet and snowy one.

It's Going to Be a Very Wet and Snowy Winter—See the Farmers' Almanac Forecast Map Here

Portland, OR

Upworthy

Usually, when you read a story about people being confronted in a grocery store parking lot, it's bad news. But not this time. Back in November of 2023, Portland, Oregon-based photographer David Frazier had an uplifting experience in the parking lot of a New Seasons market after being approached by a female admirer.He later told the story on TikTok in a video that received over 3.4 million views.While making a quick run to the store, Frazier parked next to a woman driving a Tesla. He noticed she was eating, hanging around and “vibing,” so he flashed her a smile and went into the store, where he picked up a bite to eat.

A woman hit on a gay man in a parking lot and the misunderstanding is so heartwarming

Florida State

The Mirror US

One woman is dead and thousands more are in danger as Tropical Storm Debby races toward Florida, bringing with it the chance for immense flooding and a storm surge of several feet

Florida woman dies after being electrocuted in heavy rain as Storm Debby barrels toward state

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

Sevier County, TN

The Independent

 Parts of Dolly Parton’s amusement park Dollywood were left under water during severe flooding in Tennessee on Sunday, 28 July.A statement from the park read: “Park personnel directed guests to safety during the storm. At this time, one minor injury has been reported.“Dollywood is supporting guests whose vehicles were affected by this weather event, and cleanup crews have been deployed. The park currently is scheduled to open at noon on Monday.”The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Sevier County, Tennessee, from 5:39pm on Sunday, until 9:45pm.

Dolly Parton’s Dollywood under water after heavy flooding inundates theme park

AccuWeather

Heavy rain and thunderstorms could elevate the flood risk in parts of the Northeast this week, and Tropical Storm Debby could add to flooding problems later on. After storms at the start of the weekend brought locally heavy rain and areas of flooding across the Northeast, a second storm is now affecting part of the region with additional rainfall, AccuWeather meteorologists say. There's also the chance that rain from Debby, a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico, will eventually reach the region by late week.

Northeast US bracing for rounds of downpours, potential flooding and travel disruptions

Hawaii State

Just over a year since catastrophic wildfires erupted on the islands of Maui and Hawaii in the state of Hawaii, Extreme Drought has returned. While very dry conditions are persisting in Hawaii, there could be some relief in the form of a tropical cyclone, although a tropical cyclone could bring other hazards to the islands beyond quenching parched landscapes.

Extreme Drought Hits Hawaii While Tropical Cyclone Takes Shape Nearby

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Atlanta, GA

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

Idaho State

For the 2024/25 winter, the Farmers’ Almanac predicts to be a “wet whirlwind” with significant precipitation and storms. Northern Plains and Great Lakes regions will experience deep cold, with frigid temperatures also reaching the South. The Northeast is expected to receive above-normal snow, while the Pacific Northwest...

Farmers’ Almanac Predicts “Wet Whirlwind” Winter for 2024/25

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Akeena

Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain, has confirmed additional closures in Florida, adding to its recent wave of shutdowns following the company’s bankruptcy filing in May. The latest round of closures includes two more Florida locations, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the iconic restaurant chain.

Popular seafood chain announces more closures in Florida

South Carolina State

Several theme parks across the country closed this week as a powerful and deadly storm made its way through the East Coast of the United States. Theme Parks Close Their Doors as Deadly Storm Ravages Through East Coast. Tropical Storm Debby is forecasted to strike South Carolina early Thursday before...

Theme Parks Across the Country Shut Down as Deadly Storms Leave Path of Devastation

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

NewsBreak

Retreat Fire: Crews work on U.S. Highway 12 guardrails, respond to new fire on state Route 410

Containment on the Retreat Fire burning east of Rimrock Lake was up to 70% Wednesday, with some firefighters moving to a new fire that started Monday...

Retreat Fire: Crews work on U.S. Highway 12 guardrails, respond to new fire on state Route 410

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