Sweet Home, OR

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LINN COUNTY, Ore. — A tragic accident on Wednesday evening, July 3, 2024, resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy and serious injuries to two others. The crash occurred at approximately 6:17 p.m. on Highway 20, near milepost 21, involving two Dodge Ram trucks.

Tragic Crash on Hwy 20: 12-Year-Old Killed, Two Others Seriously Injured

ABC News

This year's summer solstice arrives as a dangerous heat wave impacts millions across the country, with early-season extreme heat impacting multiple regions.

When the hottest temperatures are expected this summer

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Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

PBS NewsHour

Roughly 130 million people were under threat Saturday and into next week from a long-running heat wave that already has broken records with dangerously high temperatures -- and is expected to shatter more from East Coast to West Coast, forecasters said.

More records expected to shatter as heat continues to blanket 130 million across the U.S.

New Jersey State

A surge of July-like heat will usher in the hottest conditions of the year so far to some places and threaten dozens of daily high temperature records.

A big weather change will send temperatures in much of the US to brutal highs soon

Axios

The latest U.S. temperature outlook for July, typically the hottest month, offers little comfort for those hoping the June heat waves are an aberration. The big picture: The outlook, issued Thursday, shows nearly the entire Lower 48 states experiencing above-average temperatures, with two centers of much more likely than average heat: The Great Basin and the Northeast.

July's fiery U.S. temperature outlook makes June look tame

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

Arizona State

Seattle, WA

AccuWeather

A prolonged and expansive heat wave will continue across the West into early week, resulting in record-breaking highs from the Cascades to the Desert Southwest. Over the upcoming days, all-time record high temperatures will be challenged across portions of the West. Daytime highs from Washington to Arizona can range upwards of 100 F, with some Desert Southwest locations soaring above 115 F daily.

Dangerous heat continues to bake areas of the West from Washington to Arizona

Saint Johns County, FL

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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

New Hampshire State

USA TODAY

This week will bring weather extremes: A baking heat wave in the Midwest and East to a taste of winter in the Rockies.

Crazy weather week coming to the US: From searing heat to snow. Yes, snow.

Brace yourselves, as we are officially on a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch. The stage is set, curtains drawn. We’re on the brink of another unique astronomical event, an intriguing spectacle that doesn’t present itself too often. The ominous announcement was issued on June 28, 2024, by the...

'Severe Geomagnetic Storm' alert issued as the Sun begins erupting again

Maine State

Dangerously high temperatures are hitting 14 states across the Midwest and Northeast on Wednesday as an unrelenting heat wave continues.

Heat wave maps: Where the dangerous temperatures are heading

The US Sun

THE MET Office has issued a 12-hour yellow warning for parts of the UK with two inches of heavy rain predicted. Parts of Scotland are set to get drenched, with the alert raised for the area between Inverness and Aberdeen. Forecasters predict 20 to 30mm of rain is likely, with some areas set to even […]

UK weather: Met Office issues 12-hour yellow warning with two inches of rain to hit parts of Britain – check your area

Alabama State

NBC News

An "extremely dangerous" heat wave is set to break daily temperature records across Western and Southern states through the holiday weekend, the National Weather Service warned Thursday. The extreme heat comes as 28,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes because of a raging wildfire in Northern California. The Thompson...

'Extremely dangerous,' record-breaking heat wave takes hold across much of U.S.

Texas State

New Orleans, LA

Last week, a tropical rainstorm brought heavy rainfall to portions of Florida. This week, AccuWeather hurricane experts are monitoring for tropical development in three separate areas across the Atlantic Basin, all of which have the potential to bring tropical impacts to the United States. The first and most concerning location...

Texas and Louisiana on alert for deluge of tropical rainfall

The Independent

Motorists have been warned they may face difficult driving conditions in parts of Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands overnight, where a yellow severe weather warning is in place following a forecast of heavy rain.Meteorologists have warned of possible flooding and disruption to travel in an area covering Stonehaven, Aberdeen, Fraserborough, Banff, Elgin, Alness, Inverness and Aviemore until 10am on Saturday.Up to 50mm of rain is predicted to fall during a 12-hour period overnight, causing surface water and spray on roads, before the rain eases and becomes showery.⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️Rain across parts of ScotlandFriday 22:00 - Saturday 10:00Latest...

Yellow weather warning for parts of Scotland as heavy rain forecast

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

California State

An extremely dangerous, unusually long heat wave is intensifying and spreading up the West Coast – and there will be no relief for days.

A ‘potentially historic’ heat wave intensifies along the West Coast, as dangerous wildfires spread

Illinois State

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

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Fireworks and dry Weather Could Prove to be a Very Dangerous Mix

WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. -- Fireworks will be a staple of celebrations on July 4th, but they will also be a cause for concern in many counties....

Fireworks and dry Weather Could Prove to be a Very Dangerous Mix

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