Columbus, OH

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Hurricane Beryl left a trail of devastation across the southeastern Caribbean on Monday. (AP/Kofi Jones, Lucanus Ollivierre and Barry Black) ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada (AP) — Hurricane Beryl roared through open waters Tuesday as a powerful Category 4 storm heading toward Jamaica after earlier making landfall in the southeast Caribbean, killing at least six people.

Beryl heads toward Jamaica as a major hurricane after ripping through southeast Caribbean

The Independent

 Hurricane Beryl is barreling towards Jamaica as a Category 5 storm after making landfall in the Windward Islands, bringing devastating winds and storm surges that have destroyed homes, wiped out power and left at least two people dead.The storm continues to beat records, first becoming the earliest category 4 hurricane and now the earliest category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic, with sustained winds of 165mph (270km/h).On Monday, Beryl brought deadly conditions to St Vincent and the Grenadines, Carriacou Island and Grenada on Monday.Officials received “widespread reports of destruction and devastation in Carriacou and Petite Martinique,” Grenada Prime Minister Dickon...

Mapped: Hurricane Beryl powers through Caribbean islands as Category 5 storm

Hurricane Beryl, the first named hurricane of the season, is expected to bring destructive winds and flooding to some Caribbean islands. Satellite footage shows the hurricane on the move, with speeds predicted to reach up to 155mph (250km/h). Barbados' meteorological service has warned of power outages and flash flooding, as...

Hurricane Beryl seen from space in Caribbean

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The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

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

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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

Fox Weather

Hurricane Beryl lashed the Windward Islands on Monday as the powerful storm generated 150 mph winds. Sit back in safety and watch the violent scenes that played out.

See it: Hurricane Beryl rips apart Caribbean islands in first landfall

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Cripple Creek, CO

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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

The Swiss three-time Grand Slam champion, the oldest man in the draw, hit 38 winners in a 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 victory on No. 2 Court. Wawrinka, who has slumped to 95th in the world, is just the 10th man in the Open Era to win a Wimbledon singles match aged 39 or older.

Wawrinka, 39, makes flying start at Wimbledon

South African scientists have injected radioactive material into live rhino horns to make them easier to detect at border posts in a pioneering project aimed at curbing poaching.

First radioactive rhino horns to curb poaching in South Africa

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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

CBS Miami

Beryl became 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 and the Windward Islands late Sunday or early Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center.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.On Saturday night, Beryl was located about 595 miles southeast of Barbados, with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph, per the hurricane center. It was moving west at 20 mph.  "Rapid strengthening...

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

In his foundry with smoke-blackened walls, Alois Huguenin uses an enormous ladle to pour molten bronze at 1,250 degrees Celsius (2,282 degrees Fahrenheit) into a metal frame. For three generations, the century-old traditional foundry in La Chaux-de-Fonds in northwestern Switzerland -- the cradle of the country's famous watchmaking industry -- has been crafting the bells used at the Olympic Games.

Making Olympic timekeepers' bells: a labour of love

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. — Thomas Manzo, the ex-husband of a star from Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," was convicted today of planning an assault on his ex-wife’s current husband in exchange for a lavish wedding reception, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. The 59-year-old Franklin Lakes resident was found guilty after a two-and-a-half-week trial before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court.

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

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Though expected to weaken slightly later Tuesday, the hurricane is still on track to slam into Jamaica on Wednesday as a "near-major" storm, bringing life-threatening winds, storm surge, rain and flash flooding, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned. Beryl has already razed parts of the southeastern Caribbean as a...

Category 5 Hurricane Beryl kills 5, hurtles towards Jamaica

Emmanuel Macron has taken many risks in a political career marked by countless crises but his decision to call snap elections may be one too many, marring his legacy and ushering in an era of extremes. FRANCE 24's Peter O'Brien reports from Macron's party Ensemble! headquarters in Nanterre.

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Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party scored historic gains to win the first round of France's parliamentary election, but the final outcome will depend on days of alliance-building before next week's run-off vote. Leaders of the leftwing alliance New Popular Front made clear on Sunday night they would withdraw their candidates in districts where another candidate was better placed to beat the RN in next Sunday's runoff. For more, Stuart Norval is joined by Richard Werly, Blick correspondent for France and Europe.

France's runner-up New Popular Front pledges to block far right from obtaining majority in 2nd round

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Hurricane Beryl pummels Caribbean, strengthens to Category 5

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