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Tropical Storm Beryl Forms; Caribbean Hurricane Threat Looms

The Independent

 Hurricane Beryl is forecast to strengthen into a powerful Category 4 storm as it approaches the southeast Caribbean, which began shutting down Sunday amid urgent pleads from government officials for people to take shelter.Hurricane warnings were in effect for Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.“This is a very serious situation developing for the Windward Islands,” warned the National Hurricane Center in Miami, which said that Beryl was “forecast to bring life-threatening winds and storm surge … as an extremely dangerous hurricane.”Early Sunday morning, Beryl was located about 465 miles (750 kilometers) east-southeast of Barbados. It...

Hurricane Beryl forecast to become a Category 4 storm as it near southeast Caribbean

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The first tropical storm warning of this year's hurricane season was issued early Tuesday, as coastal communities in southern Texas prepare for an oncoming bout of heavy rain, flooding and, possibly, tornadoes. The storm was developing over the southern Gulf of Mexico and expected to reach land as a potential tropical cyclone, according to the National Hurricane Center. If the storm becomes strong enough it will become the first named storm of the season: Tropical Storm Alberto. Forecasters said Tuesday that chances of it growing into a tropical storm in the next 48 hours were high — about 80%.The tropical storm warning...

First tropical storm warning of hurricane season issued along coastal Texas

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Forecasters warned on Saturday that a major, unseasonal hurricane has been formed in the Southeast Caribbean. Tropical Storm Beryl, as forecasters initially dubbed it, could turn into a major Category 3+ storm, according to the Associated Press. A storm of this magnitude is uncharacteristic this early into hurricane season, according to Florida-based hurricane specialist Michael Lowry. Lowry told the Associated Press that there has only been a single-recorded hurricane that has formed in the Eastern Caribbean in June. Winds of 111 mph are expected to whip across the islands of Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where a hurricane warning has been issued. Winds of 65 mph have already been recorded as the hurricane moves toward land. Record-breaking water temperatures are reportedly fueling Beryl, Brian McNoldy, University of Miami tropical meteorology researcher, told the Associated Press. Read it at Associated PressRead more at The Daily Beast.

Tropical Storm Beryl Becomes ‘Major’ Hurricane

Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, intensified into a “very dangerous” Category 3 storm on Sunday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Beryl intensifies into ‘very dangerous’ Category 3 storm as it approaches the Caribbean

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

In the dark and starry cosmic realm of astrology, some of the zodiac signs have an inflated sense of their intellect. Intelligence is a highly favored trait and these signs can often perceive themselves as the smartest people in the room. These signs can sometimes let their intellectual pride get the better of them. Tag along with us as we delve into the three zodiac signs renowned for their self-professed intelligence.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Think They're Smart

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Beryl strengthened into a hurricane on Saturday as it churned toward the southeast Caribbean, with forecasters warning it was expected to strengthen into a dangerous major hurricane before reaching Barbados late Sunday or early Monday.A major hurricane is considered a Category 3 or higher, with winds of at least 111 mph. At the moment, Beryl is a Category 1 hurricane.A hurricane warning was issued for Barbados, and a hurricane watch was in effect for St. Lucia, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, while a tropical storm watch was issued for Martinique, Dominica and Tobago. Hurricane watches were in effect...

Beryl strengthens into hurricane in the Atlantic as it bears down on Caribbean

AccuWeather

Hurricane Beryl continues to strengthen as it charges toward the Caribbean, becoming the first hurricane of the 2024 season. AccuWeather meteorologists warn it could intensify into a major hurricane by the start of the week. Hurricane Beryl is gaining strength as it charges toward the Caribbean where it is predicted...

Hurricane Beryl rapidly intensifying as it races toward Caribbean

Tropical Storm “Beryl” formed at 03:00 UTC on June 29, 2024, as the second named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Beryl is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane as it reaches Windward Islands. Residents, visitors, local authorities, and businesses in the Lesser Antilles should closely monitor...

Tropical storm “Beryl” forecast to strengthen into hurricane near Windward Islands

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A federal bankruptcy judge on Thursday stopped an effort by the parents of a boy killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting to begin collecting on some of the $50 million they won in a lawsuit against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones over his false claims that the massacre was a hoax.

Judge stops parents' effort to collect on $50M Alex Jones owes for saying Newtown shooting was hoax

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

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Hallmark teams up with the NFL and Kansas City Chiefs to release a holiday romance

The National Hurricane Center has noted that tropical cyclone Beryl has intensified into a category one hurricane. The system is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane as it moves across portions of the southern Lesser Antilles on Sunday night and Monday. A 5:00 p.m. update from the NHC on...

Beryl Now a Category One Hurricane; Tropical Weather Alerts Issued Across Lesser Antilles

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Connecticut State

In the eyes of surrounding New England states, Connecticut might seem like it's got a bit of an identity crisis. We’re nestled between New York City and Boston, two vibrant cities that split our sports fandom and offer so much that even some life-long residents might shrug at what’s around them. But Connecticut is bursting with things to do in nature, history, the arts and more.

Day Trips in CT: Here are 50 fun things to do, from pizza to parks (and a castle, too)

Back here in the U.S, for most people, the cost of making a phone call has never been cheaper. But for many people who are incarcerated and their families, staying connected can become a huge financial burden. So how did prison phone calls get so expensive? Darian Woods and Adrian Ma are with our podcast The Indicator From Planet Money. They're going to explain.

'Planet Money': The movement to make prison phone calls free

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One might be wise to wait until after Independence Day to adopt one of these cats. They just don't like the noise of fireworks, which, combined with the sudden, scary changes of a new home might not make for a great start. Come Friday, the 5th though, go and grab up one of these terrific cats, all available from local, Kansas City shelters.

Celebrate your 4th with one of these great cats

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Early in the hurricane season, an unusually strong storm moves through the Caribbean

Beryl strengthened from a tropical storm into a hurricane on Saturday as the storm makes its way through the southeast Caribbean. A hurricane warning is now...

Early in the hurricane season, an unusually strong storm moves through the Caribbean

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