Florida State

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has raised concerns about a developing storm system in the Atlantic that could potentially threaten Florida. This system, which currently has a 40% chance of developing into a named tropical storm, could be designated "Chris" if it reaches that stage. The storm is forming as...

Atlantic Storm System Threatens Florida: Potential Tropical Cyclone Looms

Sure, catching the Northern Lights is something that’s on most of our bucket lists, but meteor showers promise a pretty spectacular show as well, and capturing them might not involve donning seven layers and travelling to an icy landscape. Tonight, August 12, is when NASA predicts the annual Perseid...

These are the best destinations to catch the Perseid meteor shower tonight

USA TODAY

Perseids, considered the best meteor shower of the year, reached peak activity Sunday night. Some even caught the northern lights at the same time.

Perseid meteor shower: See photos of celestial show during peak activity

This weekend, skywatchers in parts of the United States and Canada are in for a rare and breathtaking treat as the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are expected to make a grand appearance. Thanks to heightened solar activity, including a series of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the Sun, the...

Aurora Alert: Spectacular Northern Lights Expected Across the U.S. This Weekend

NBC News

The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight Sunday and into the predawn hours Monday, giving skywatchers around the world a chance to enjoy one of the best shooting star displays of the year. The Perseids are usually one of the most anticipated skywatching events of the year because the shower...

The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to see shooting stars.

shefinds

It’s no secret that Kate Middleton was a commoner before marrying into the royal family in 2011. And if we are to believe royal author Katie Nicholl, this was something which was mocked by Prince William‘s friends while they were dating!. According to The Mirror, Nicholl revealed on...

Kate Middleton Was Reportedly 'Hurt' After Prince William's Friends Gave Her A 'Cruel' Nickname When They Were Dating, Royal Author Claims

Ohio State

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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

Santa Ana, CA

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The suspect that appeared to run over a puppy today in Santa Ana, on purpose, turned herself into the police at the front lobby of the SAPD’s headquarters, according to the SAPD .

Santa Ana animal cruelty suspect arrested after turning herself in to the police

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NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Los Angeles, CA

Whiskey Riff

It was reported earlier this month that Tom Cruise would pass the Summer Olympics torch from Paris to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games with a Mission: Impossible type of exotic stunt. Sure enough, that came to pass during Sunday’s closing ceremony. H.E.R. gave us a solid rendition of...

Tom Cruise’s Stunt For The Olympic Closing Ceremony Made Me Realize He Could Easily Be A Flag Football Olympian

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, Monday, August 12th

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

Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

Footage shared with the BBC captures the Perseid meteor shower as it made its way across the skies above Aylesbury. The timelapse video, recorded across Sunday night and Monday morning, shows the sky streaked with meteor trails. The pink glow of the Northern Lights is also visible.

Watch: Timelapse captures Perseid meteor shower

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?

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

Irvine, CA

A check from an Irvine business was intercepted from the mail around May 3, according to the Irvine Police Department . This man is suspected of depositing the stolen check into an ATM account. The investigation is ongoing, but it would be helpful to the investigation to identify this suspect.

Man wanted for stealing a $20K check in Irvine and depositing it at an ATM

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

Georgia State

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

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August 12 Aurora Upstages Meteor Shower and Potential Tropical Cyclone Five Watches Include Puerto Rico

The weekend ended with quite a sky show, and we start this new work week with a new tropical cyclone to talk about. For starters, the...

August 12 Aurora Upstages Meteor Shower and Potential Tropical Cyclone Five Watches Include Puerto Rico

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