After a chilly start to July, folks across B.C. are feeling the heat as temperatures rapidly climb to high levels, and will stay that way into next week. A California heat dome has begun sending some scorching weather north, infiltrating the South Coast of B.C. through the weekend and into next week. The long duration prompted Environment and Climate Change Canada to issue heat warnings across the province.

Prolonged heat baking B.C. poses elevated risk to health

After a chilly end to June and start to July, folks across B.C. will be feeling the heat as temperatures rapidly climb over the coming days. A California heat dome will send some scorching weather north, infiltrating the south coast of B.C. throughout the weekend and into next week. The long duration has already prompted Environment and Climate Change Canada to issue several heat warnings across the province.

Scorching heat creeps into B.C.'s south coast, heat warnings issued

Severe storms may reach the nation’s capital by Saturday evening. Keep an eye on the radar throughout the day Saturday if you have plans across the southern half of Ontario as thunderstorms bubble up across the region. Some of the storms could turn severe. Stay close to safe shelter...

Severe storm risk may spoil Ontario’s Saturday plans

North Carolina State

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Southport, NC

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According to a report by Sanluisobispo, alligators are notorious for getting into predicaments, and one apparently got lost in a vast Walmart parking lot along North Carolina’s coast.

Alligator loitering at North Carolina Walmart inspires jokes. ‘You can find anything at Walmart’

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

Illinois State

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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

Idaho State

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 109possible.* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west centralIdaho.* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Friday evening.* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase thepotential for heat related illnesses, particularly for thoseworking or participating in outdoor activities.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple daily max temperature records arebeing threatened by this heatwave. The longevity of the eventmakes this a particularly dangerous heat wave.

Active Alerts Snake River above Upper Salmon Falls Reservoir, ID

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

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

Missouri State

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

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

India Currents

I have lived in America for close to forty years, almost my entire adult life. I’ve been an American citizen for decades and I think of myself as an American first and an Indian second. In my younger days, I never gave the question of this hyphenated identity any thought. I wasn’t offended when another mother, whose children played with mine daily, introduced me to her friends as “she’s my Indian neighbor.” I didn’t think twice when someone asked me where I was from and simply answered, “I’m Indian.”

This July 4th, An Indian American Asks, “Why Am I Questioning My Identity Now?

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

Alabama State

Humans in the area don’t need to be concerned. As the climate warms, the experts are paying close attention to the impact that may have on aquatic life. But one of the most aggressive predators in the sea seems to be thriving as temperatures inch upward. Bull sharks already...

Warming waters have caused bull sharks to act differently

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

Georgia State

The Current GA

People held in Georgia immigrant detention centers will soon face new challenges in their search for lawyers to represent them in immigration court, a development that will likely doom many people’s chances of fighting deportation.

For migrants in Georgia, fighting deportation will become harder. Here’s why.

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

California State

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

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

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Long-duration heat event ramps up in B.C. with uptick in temperatures

Folks across B.C. are feeling the heat as temperatures have rapidly climbed to high levels, and will stay that way into this week. A California heat...

Long-duration heat event ramps up in B.C. with uptick in temperatures

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