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Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

A 10-year-old Arizona boy passed away after suffering a heat-related medical event while hiking with his family earlier this week. According to ABC News, the incident happened on Tuesday, July 2, at the South Mountain Park and Preserve in Phoenix. The day’s high temp was 113 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. This was notably six degrees above the average temperatures in Phoenix this time of the year.

10-Year-Old Arizona Boy Dead After Family Hike in 113-Degree Weather

Mississippi State

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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

North Dakota State

Bordulac, ND

Apple Valley News Now

(CNN) — A train derailed in North Dakota early Friday morning and several cars carrying hazardous material are still on fire, according to local authorities.

Several train cars carrying hazardous material are on fire after derailing in North Dakota

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

California State

CBS San Francisco

Temperatures are expected to soar along the U.S. West Coast on Friday and Saturday, the National Weather Service said, warning that "dangerous heat" will likely spread up the West Coast as it intensifies.Forecasters said temperatures will be 15-30 degrees above average for much of the West Coast Friday, and "numerous record-breaking temperatures can be expected through the next few days," the weather service said.Heat watches and warnings are in place across multiple states, including large swaths of California, as well as parts of Nevada, Arizona, Oregon and Washington.In parts of California and southern Oregon, temperatures could blast into the triple digits,...

"Dangerous" heat expected to spread up West Coast, break records

Clarke County, MS

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Advnture

The boy was out with his family when he suffered a “heat-related medical emergency”

10-year-old boy dies in Arizona after four-hour hike in triple-digit temperatures

Las Vegas, NV

The Hill

A dangerous heat wave will persist in the West and spread to additional cities this coming week, as forecasters predict record-breaking temperatures. The National Weather Service (NWS) said “dozens of daily record temperatures” were expected to be tied or broken this coming week, with highs in the West reaching the 100s and 110s. The temperature…

Record-setting heat will continue scorching western US this week

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Philadelphia, PA

In a deeply concerning incident, a Philadelphia police officer was left in critical condition after being shot in the Kensington neighborhood. The suspect is now in police custody, and officials are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Shooting Incident Triggers Strong Community Response. The local community members in Kensington...

Philadelphia Police Officer Critically Injured in Kensington Shooting; Suspect Arrested

Thousands of Disney guests are asked to remain away from the parks as an immense and intense heat wave will strike California, leading to massive fires and citywide blackouts. This warning pertains to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World guests. Here’s what Disney fans need to know if they plan to visit a Disney theme park today through the weekend.

Thousands of Disney Guests Warned To Remain Away From Parks as Scorching Heat Wave To Cause Blackouts, Mass Fires

Los Angeles, CA

TIME

Meteorologists say the Fourth of July could be “hot as a firecracker" amid heat alerts impacting tens of millions.

Here's What States Are Under Heat Alerts for July 4

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

As global temperatures keep rising, the rush to fully electrify one of the poorest regions in the United States is more urgent than ever.

As it gets hotter, 13,000 families in this pocket of America live without electricity

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Dicle Belul

Numerous states in the western U.S. are currently under heat warnings or advisories due to an ongoing extreme heatwave. California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Montana, Utah, Nevada, and Idaho are all affected by excessive heat warnings covering various regions. The National Weather Service (NWS) has highlighted the prolonged nature of the heatwave, with temperatures reaching dangerous levels and lasting for consecutive days.

Western U.S. Braces for Severe Heatwave

North Carolina State

Southport, NC

Town Talks

According to a report by Sanluisobispo, alligators are notorious for getting into predicaments, and one apparently got lost in a vast Walmart parking lot along North Carolina’s coast.

Alligator loitering at North Carolina Walmart inspires jokes. ‘You can find anything at Walmart’

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Forest fire burns 4,000 acres in New Jersey but is now 65% contained, officials say

Authorities say a fast-moving forest fire that has burned thousands of acres in southern New Jersey is now 65% contained. The blaze in the Wharton State...

Forest fire burns 4,000 acres in New Jersey but is now 65% contained, officials say

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