The Independent

Hurricane Beryl, a dangerous category 3 storm, was inching close to the Carribbean and prompting warnings for residents to take shelter.The first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, Beryl earlier rapidly intensified into a category 4 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 130mph. However, on Monday morning, it weakened to category 3.Beryl is expected to bring tropical storm-force winds and life-threatening storm surges to Barbados, St Vincent and Grenadine on Monday. “This is a very serious situation developing for the Windward Islands,” the National Hurricane Centre warned.“A life-threatening storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 6 to...

Life-threatening Hurricane Beryl closes in on Caribbean as strongest ever storm this early in season

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The Atlantic hurricane season started June 1 and lasts through the end of November. And it could be a doozy! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently announced there’s an 85% chance of an above-average season, with a projected 17-25 total named storms. In this article, we will review some of the worst hurricanes on […]
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The Worst Hurricanes on Record

 Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Grenada’s Carriacou Island in the Caribbean Sea with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. Beryl’s arrival marks an exceptionally early start to the Atlantic hurricane season. CNN’s Patrick Oppmann reports. 

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall

CBS Miami

Hurricane Beryl ripped off doors, windows and roofs in homes across the southeastern Caribbean on Monday after making landfall on the island of Carriacou as the earliest storm of Category 4 strength to form in the Atlantic, fueled by record warm waters.NBC Radio in St. Vincent and the Grenadines reported one death on the island of Bequia, as well as extensive damage to schools, homes, buildings and farmland nationwide. Communications remained largely down across the region.Streets from St. Lucia island south to Grenada were strewn with tree limbs, downed power lines and other debris scattered by winds up to 150...

Hurricane Beryl leaves damage strewn across southeast Caribbean islands

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Do you believe in genuine friendship? Finding a loyal and reliable friend is tricky nowadays. Many people are two-faced and like using their loved ones’ weaknesses to attack them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Friends

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

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Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

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Sacramento, CA

For about 150 million people in the U.S., the Fourth of July long weekend is bringing heat - scorching and possibly dangerous heat - across many states. Las Vegas may see its hottest temperature ever recorded in coming days. There are excessive heat warnings in Mississippi, Arkansas, Arizona, Washington and other states. And here in California, high temperatures have climbed into the triple digits, especially throughout the Central Valley, and parts of this state are facing elevated fire risks. Manola Secaira from CapRadio in Sacramento joins us now. Hi, Manola.

How the current heat wave is impacting different parts of California

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Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

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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

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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, Thursday, July 4th

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Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

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New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

A full night's sleep is a wonderful thing. It improves our memory and brain performance, enhances our physical health and makes us more attentive to the people around us. Well, even if you know all that, actually getting enough can be tricky. So to help you sleep better, longer and more deeply, NPR's Life Kit has created a special newsletter series. And NPR's Clare Marie Schneider has a few tips.

How to get better sleep

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“Potentially catastrophic wind damage is expected" in parts of the Windward Islands near the storm's core, the National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Beryl is ‘extremely dangerous’ as it brings 130 mph winds to the Caribbean

What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

Josue Torres

Assembly Bill 230, set to come into effect in California on July 1, 2024, builds on existing legislation that mandates free menstrual products in public school bathrooms for grades 6 through 12. This new bill extends the requirement to include grades 3 through 5.

New California law mandates schools to provide menstrual products, including in boys' restrooms

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Forecasters expect the U.S. to avoid a major impact from Hurricane Beryl but warned Gulf Coast residents should not let their guard down.

Hurricane Beryl hits Category 5, breaks record as earliest ever to hit max strength

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Bucks County Beacon

A Republican state lawmaker said Tuesday she opposed a bill that would make pads and tampons free for public school students because it could lead to communism. House Bill 851 would create a grant program to provide public schools with funding to distribute menstrual hygiene products free to students. It passed the Democratic-controlled House Tuesday by a vote of 117 to 85 .

Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Provide Free Pads and Tampons for Students

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Hurricane Beryl, the strongest on record this early in the season, hits the Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl tore through the Windward Islands in the southeast Caribbean Sea today, and it continues to sweep north and west. The Category 4 storm is...

Hurricane Beryl, the strongest on record this early in the season, hits the Caribbean

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