Two French women and a US man have gone missing on the Greek island of Amorgos, with temperatures soaring over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, stoking fears that they may have passed away due to the unseasonally hot weather and highlighting the growing danger of climate change. As CNN reports, several tourists...

Tourists Dropping Dead From Heat in Greece

The Independent

Greek authorities evacuated a children’s hospital and a retirement home on Tuesday after a large wildfire broke out.Firefighters were called to the outskirts of the southern city of Patras after a summer wildfire flared in the area amid hot, windy weather.Other blazes were raging in at least three parts of Greece on Tuesday. The country is set for a fresh heatwave with Athens forecast temperatures of 37C on ThursdayFire service spokesman Vasilis Vathrakoyiannis said the evacuations were carried out as a precaution and a large firefighting effort was paying off. No injuries were reported. Around two dozen children in all...

Almost all of Greece put on high risk of fire as country faces another heatwave

"Would you like some water? Turn off the tap!" one public service announcement in Athens implores; another daily spot urges the capital's residents to not fill their bath all the way to the top. Already, there are signs that habits may need to change. At the beginning of July, the...

Greece fears water shortages after warmest winter ever

Greek authorities have warned of an impending weeklong heatwave during the summer tourist season, with a high risk of dangerous wildfires, as much of southern Europe sweltered under high temperatures.The Ministry for Civil Protection and Climate Change said southwesterly winds from Africa would bring temperatures sometimes exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) at least until 19 July.The new heatwave comes on the heels of the hottest June on record in Greece, according to preliminary weather service data. It was also the hottest globally, according to Copernicus, the European climate service.People have been advised to wear light clothing, drink plenty of...

Fresh warning to tourists as extreme heatwave in Greece expected

Reuters

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece has ordered some businesses not to let their employees perform heavy outdoor duties during afternoon hours this week as the country sizzles in yet another heat wave.

Greece restricts outdoor work as temperatures soar again

Texas State

TheDailyBeast

Hurricane Beryl has been upgraded to a “potentially catastrophic” Category 5 storm as it rolls through the southeastern Caribbean on a path that some models project may see it eventually make landfall in Texas.It’s a bad omen for what’s already expected to be a more active than usual hurricane season, which some forecasts estimate may go down as the busiest ever thanks to abnormally high ocean temperatures in the Atlantic.If Beryl were to strike the Lonestar State, models say it’d likely do so Sunday or early next week. There is some good news for Texans, however—Beryl is expected to be...

Earliest Ever Cat 5 Hurricane Now Threatening to Hit the U.S.

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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A very strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.2 hit near the coast of central Peru at 05:36 UTC on June 28, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 28 km (17 miles). EMSC is reporting M7.0 at a depth of 56 km (35 miles). The epicenter was...

Very strong M7.2 earthquake hits near the coast of central Peru, hazardous tsunami waves possible

Heavy rains from Hurricane Beryl and Tropical Storm Alberto have driven approximately 200 crocodiles into urban areas in Tamaulipas, northern Mexico, near Texas. Authorities have captured and relocated the reptiles, with sightings primarily in Tampico, Ciudad Madero, and Altamira. Increased water levels cause crocodile migration. Karina Lizeth Saldivar, head of...

200 crocodiles crawl into cities in Northern Mexico near Texas after heavy rain

Anika Jindal

The type of gasoline you use matters most when it comes to keeping your car running. While most gas stations claim to provide high-quality fuel, not all gasoline is created equally. You should avoid some gas brands that can ruin your car.

Worst Gas Brands That Can Ruin Your Car

Oregon State

ABC News

Some 170 million Americans are on alert for sweltering temperatures this Fourth of July as the brutal heat continues.

Heat wave sets in on West Coast with worst yet to come

Nearly 1,000 homes in informal settlements in Cape Town, South Africa, have been destroyed by gale-force winds, displacing around 4,000 people, authorities and an aid organization said as the city braces for a week of damaging storms.South African weather authorities said Monday that Cape Town and surrounding areas are expected to be hit by multiple cold fronts until at least Friday, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, flooding and possible mudslides. City authorities also warned of storm surges and high waves along the coastline and asked people to stay away from the beachfront.Cape Town's disaster coordination team has been on alert...

Nearly 1,000 homes in Cape Town destroyed by storms

Sean Kernan

MEXICO CITY – Heavy rains linked to Hurricane Beryl and Tropical Storm Alberto have caused a surge of crocodiles into urban areas in the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas, state and federal authorities reported this week.

200 crocodiles run into cities as storms hit near Texas

Arizona State

Arizona Weatherman

According to the Arizona Weatherman, Major Hurricane Beryl made category 5 in the Caribbean Sea last night, making it the strongest hurricane in the month of July. The National Hurricane Center's (NHC) current forecast is that the hurricane will move towards the Yucatan Peninsula by Friday, July 5th, and then into the Gulf of Mexico. This article will discuss where the tropical system will likely make landfall and the impacts on Arizona’s monsoon.

Major Hurricane Beryl's Influence: How it could impact Arizona's monsoon season

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Colorado State

Historic heat is still raging in the West, with life-threatening temperatures baking California to Colorado before the triple-digit heat moves east.

Life-threatening heat heading to East Coast: Latest forecast

Port Canaveral, FL

Royal Caribbean unveiled its largest ship, Utopia of the Seas, at Port Canaveral, Florida. Named by singer Meghan Trainor, the ship dazzles with features like a train-themed dinner theater. Starting July 19, Utopia will offer quick, luxurious trips to the Bahamas. Royal Caribbean Sets New Standards. Royal Caribbean has taken...

Royal Caribbean Unveils Utopia, Largest Ship at Port Canaveral

Fox Weather

Tropical Storm Beryl is now expected to become a major Category 3 hurricane as it moves through the Windward Islands, the National Hurricane Center warns.

Beryl becomes 'dangerous' hurricane as it moves through Windward Islands

Nevada State

The Standard

Las Vegas reached a record temperature of 48.8C on Sunday as a searing heatwave in western America has been blamed for at least six deaths.A motorcyclist travelling through Death Valley National Park, around a two-hour drive from Vegas, is among those who have died.They were riding with five other people through the Badwater Basin, the park said in a statement, as the sizzling desert reached 53.3C.Another biker was taken to hospital, while the other four required medical treatment at the scene. An emergency medical helicopter was unable to respond as they cannot safely fly in such temperatures, said officials.Death Valley...

Las Vegas hits record 48C as motorcyclist dies in Death Valley amid US heatwave

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Greece's Water Crisis Worsens as Tourist Season Hits High Gear

As Greece welcomes record tourists, its water crisis deepens. Reservoirs on islands like Naxos have dried up, and seawater contamination damages crops. Authorities are scrambling to...

Greece's Water Crisis Worsens as Tourist Season Hits High Gear

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