AccuWeather

Beryl will race across the Windward Islands Monday as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane, with great risk to lives and the likelihood of destruction from winds and storm surge prior to pushing across the Caribbean. Hurricane Beryl's intensity is once again on the upswing as it charges toward the Caribbean,...

Major Hurricane Beryl racing across Windward Islands

Texas State

USA TODAY

Tropical Storm Alberto is expected to make landfall in Mexico Thursday morning. Here's what to know about the storm's projected path.

Tropical Storm Alberto projected path: See latest details as storm makes landfall

Brownsville, TX

iHeartRadio

Alberto is the first named storm of the 2024 hurricane season.

Tropical Storm Alberto Turns Deadly As It Makes Landfall Along Gulf Coast

UPI News

Two tropical storm systems, forming in the southern Gulf of Mexico and in the Atlantic Ocean, could impact much of the southern United States this week to kick off what is forecast to be a "very active" hurricane season.

2 tropical storm systems take aim at Texas, Southeast

Fox Weather

Tropical Storm Alberto became the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season Wednesday, and as the system churned over the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico, it blasted parts of Texas, Louisiana and Mexico with heavy rainfall, storm surg

Tropical Storm Alberto approaches landfall in Mexico as Texas threatened by flooding, tornadoes

Daily Mail

Chris Vermeulen, a market strategist predicts there will be a significant correction in America's real estate market due to persistent high borrowing costs.

Real estate expert predicts huge changes in the housing market: 'Things are really breaking down'

New York City, NY

New York Post

A Bronx mom who killed her young son and left her daughter for dead on a sidewalk after slitting their throats was sentenced to decades behind bars, officials said Wednesday.

Shanice Martin, 24, formerly of Seward Avenue in Castle Hill, will serve between 30 years to life in prison for killing 6-year-old Tyzavier Martin at the corner of Brook Avenue and Washington Avenue on April 27, 2019, after a struggle with the little boy, Bronx DA Darcel Clark said in a statement.



That day, Martin attacked her boy with a boxcutter, then turned on her 2-year-old daughter and sliced her throat and...

Mom who slit children’s throats and left them for dead on NYC sidewalk hit with 30 years-to-life sentence: DA

Newark, NJ

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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

Montana State

As is typical for Independence Day, a majority of the nation will be hot. Spotty thunderstorms are also expected, with drenching storms in some locations. The Fourth of July will be hot for many areas of the United States, which is no surprise. In much of the nation, temperatures reach the peak historical average in July. While many can expect very warm air for July, temperatures may reach record levels in some locations. AccuWeather meteorologists say this will especially be the case in the West, particularly in California.

Storms for some, hot as a firecracker for others on the Fourth of July

Alameda, CA

A nightmare turns into reality at a California beach where an intense rescue unfolded last Wednesday. A teenager became "significantly stuck" in the mud as the tide came in, officials said, and no one could get him out. The Alameda Fire Department said it responded to a report of a...

Dramatic rescue: Teen gets stuck in mud amid rising tide at California beach

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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!

Georgia State

Buford, GA

DeanLand

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

PBS NewsHour

Hurricane warnings are in effect for Barbados, Grenada, St. Lucia, Tobago and St. Vincent and the Grenadines as thousands of people hunkered down in homes and shelters.

Hurricane Beryl arrives in southeastern Caribbean as powerful Category 4 storm

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorable puppy named Koi who they describe as a “sweet and happy little puppy who found himself dumped at a high kill shelter for unknown reasons.” Despite the harsh start to his life, Koi remains an adorable and energetic puppy. Now, thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. giving him a second chance and rescuing him from the high-kill shelter, Koi is ready for adoption and looking for his forever home.

Meet Koi: The Sweet & Happy Little Puppy Dumped At A High-Kill Shelter

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Mississippi State

Jones County, MS

Laurel, MS

Mississippi News Group

The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is urgently seeking information on the whereabouts of Samantha Elisabeth McGowan, a 32-year-old woman who went missing following a motor vehicle accident early this morning.

Sheriff's Department Seeks Help in Locating Potentially Injured Missing Woman After Car Crash

California State

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Governor Gavin Newsom announced, June 28, that 1,700 first-generation homebuyers have been conditionally approved for the Dream For All (DFA) Shared Appreciation Loan program.

CalHFA issues all 1,700 vouchers for down payment assistance program

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Bagel, who they describe as a “deliciously petite” French Bulldog. According to Sandy Paws Rescue, Bagel, who is only 22 lbs, is a medium energy dog who "enjoys a good run around the yard chasing squirrels, or a nice walk, but also loves to snooze away the day."

Meet Bagel: A "Deliciously Petite" French Bulldog Looking For Love

Angry Ben

Tropical Depression #1 Has Formed, Flooding Rains Likely in Texas. Good morning everyone. We continue to watch a tropical pattern that remains stubborn from the Gulf of Mexico, across Florida, and into the Atlantic off of the Bahamas. This is the second phase of this pattern that we have been talking about for almost 2 weeks.

Tropical Storm Alberto to Form in the Gulf of Mexico, Impact to be Felt in Texas & Louisiana

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Chris pushing inland over Mexico with heavy rain and flooding

Tropical Storm Chris made landfall in the state of Veracruz in Mexico just before midnight local time. The system is bringing heavy rain and flooding to...

Chris pushing inland over Mexico with heavy rain and flooding

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