Illinois State

Columbus, OH

Wisconsin State

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Minnesota State

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

Severe weather risks are shifting this week back to Plains and Midwest while the weather in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic states couldn't be better to start off this holiday week. In the Northern Plains today we have severe thunderstorm and elevated tornado risks for the Dakotas, Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota. The riska area shifts eastward Tuesday and Wednesday in the Middle and Upper Mississippi River Valley from Missouri and Kansas northward into parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Tornado risk will also be elevated.

Severe storms Plains & Midwest next few days while beautiful weather covers Northeast & Mid Atlantic

NewsByJoshua

Rite Aid is making headlines again, but unfortunately, not for the best reasons. The essential pharmacy chain is closing a staggering 400 stores, a major uptick from the 143 closures initially planned when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last October.

A large retail chain is shutting down hundreds stores after going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Lancaster County, PA

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

IFLScience

Why Do You See So Many Shoes Wrapped Around Power Lines?

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Chicago, IL

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?

Elmwood Park, IL

A late morning fire injured three firefighters and a civilian in Elmwood Park on June 12, 2024. The Elmwood Park Fire Department was dispatched to the Town House Inn for a reported fire. Crews reported heavy smoke showing and transmitted a second alarm. Heavy fire was blowing out a window in the rear of the building and police reported someone trapped on the second floor in the rear. A third alarm was requested for cover and, as crews stretched lines into the building, found and removed the trapped occupant out of a window. One firefighter suffered a laceration and was transported to the hospital. The victim suffered smoke inhalation and was also transported to the hospital. The main body of fire was quickly knocked down and the fire was brought under control in just over an hour. Two other firefighters suffered from smoke inhalation but were treated on the scene.

3 Firefighters and 1 Civilian Injured in Elmwood Park Fire

California State

In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

The National Weather Service has issued the temperature outlook through October. All signs point towards increased heat across the nation, which could prompt millions of Disney guests to rethink their vacations in 2024. National Weather Service Alerts Millions of Increased Heat To Remain Through Autumn Months, Disney Guests Prepare for...

U.S. Braces for Escalating Heat Crisis, Millions of Disney Guests Prepare To Alter Vacations

Texas State

Spring, TX

The Independent

 A woman has been left heartbroken after losing her beloved sister, who died from scorching temperatures amplified by power outages in Texas after Hurricane Beryl’s devastation.Janet Jarrett said that her 64-year-old sister, Pamela Jarrett, who relied on a wheelchair and feeding tube daily, had died due to the heat as mass power outages ripped through Texan communities days and weeks after Hurricane Beryl made landfall.Pamela’s cause of death was confirmed as heat-related by the Harris County Medical Examiner after she died on July 11 in the home she shared with her younger sister Janet, who also was her caretaker."It...

Woman, 64,  dies from extreme heat as Texas outages continue two weeks after Beryl hammered state

Tennessee State

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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

Maryland State

Fairfax County, VA

Washington, DC

The Bunny Man is an ever-evolving urban legend. The story originated from two documented incidents in 1970 in Fairfax County, Virginia, where a man in a rabbit suit attacked people in different locations. In both situations, he yelled that his victims were trespassing.

The Bunny Man legend was based on real events and continues to evolve over the decades

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

New York City, NY

Angry Ben

Good morning everyone. The Northeast is enjoying some fine summer weather as high pressure dominates, and that pesky stationary front is now well to your south. Things are looking very warm to hot, with low humidity until Monday. That's when the juice returns and you'll have a chance of a PM T-storm each day. Until then, enjoy this break because I feel it's going to be a busy 1st and 2nd week of August.

Severe Weather Possible Across Parts of North Dakota & Minnesota, Flooding Risk in Texas & Louisiana

The Southern United States has exhausted its list of descriptions for the wet weather. It's raining heavily, with terms like "it's raining cats and dogs," "it's a gully washer," and "it's a toad strangler" being used. Whatever the phrase, it's been consistently wet across the Deep South and Southeast. The cause? Typically, it's due to a slow-moving boundary known as a stationary front.

Relentless Rainfall Continues for the South

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Colorado State

CBS News

As the U.S. sizzles under sweltering summer heat, those hoping for a cool fall may be out of luck. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center released its latest three-month outlook for August, September and October. The prediction shows above-average temperatures are expected in almost every state through the end of the summer and start of the fall. The Northeast and several states in the West, including Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada and Wyoming, all have particularly high chances — 60-70% — of experiencing temperatures that are hotter than usual for those three months. The Mid-Atlantic and the South...

Map shows above-normal temperatures forecast to continue in fall

Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the day, Friday, July 26th

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Beautiful Friday weather is in store but more heat and humidity is on the way

(WAND) - Central Illinois will enjoy a fantastic Friday before more heat and humidity. After a comfortable start in the 50s and 60s...

Beautiful Friday weather is in store but more heat and humidity is on the way

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