California State

ABC News

Portions of the country have been experiencing scorching temperatures, but relief from the stifling conditions will not come in the near future, forecasts show.

When will the extreme heat end? What the current forecasts are saying

Salon

For the 13th consecutive month, Earth's average monthly temperature has broken all previous records, continuing a streak that began in June 2023. Significantly, the European climate service Copernicus added that that the world has been 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than pre-industrial levels for more than a year, pushing the planet up against the threshold established by the 2015 Paris climate agreement.

Out-of-control heat is making Earth more "weird" — and more deadly

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Arizona State

Axios

COVID-19 cases are growing or likely growing in 45 states and territories, and more than half of the states have virus levels that are "very high" or "high" as a summertime wave expands, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Why it matters: The prevalence of COVID is especially high...

Mapped: Another hot COVID summer

The Conversation U.S.

The answer depends in part on where you live. If it’s extremely hot and humid, the health risks are much higher.

Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

WASHINGTON, DC, July 6, 2024 (ENS) – Independence Day 2024 will go down in the record books as one of the hottest ever. In total, more than 100 million people – nearly one in every three Americans – spent Thursday under extreme heat alerts, according to the National Weather Service.

Climate Change Scorches USA; Extreme Heat Grips 100 Million

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Texas State

Houston, TX

The Independent

 More than 877,000 homes and businesses remain without power in the Houston area after Hurricane Beryl struck earlier this week, leaving residents extremely vulnerable as a record-breaking heat has persisted across the US. A heat advisory was issued for the region on Friday by the National Weather Service.It warned of the heat index, which combines heat and humidity, of temperatures that will feel as severe as 103 degrees, levels where those without air conditioning face “the risk for heat-related illnesses,” conditions believed to have killed at least 37 people nationwide during the heatwave. Frankie Thibideaux, 57, told CNN her...

Fears for hundreds of thousands without power in post-Beryl Texas as dangerous heatwave continues

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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

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Horoscope for Tuesday, July 16th

Former President Trump has selected Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee announced Monday. Why it matters: Vance, a Trump critic-turned-fervent supporter, is one of the former president's closest allies on Capitol Hill and a loyal defender of his domestic and foreign policy. Trump...

Trump picks J.D. Vance as VP

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Washington, DC

AccuWeather

Surging temperatures, intense sunshine and high humidity will make this week's heat wave in the Northeast tough to deal with for those without air conditioning. Even though the next three weeks typically bring the highest temperatures of the year for much of the Northeast, the ongoing heat can be dangerous for some individuals, especially when the air becomes very humid, AccuWeather meteorologists caution.

Eastern US to experience dangerous combination of extreme heat, humidity

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

24/7 Wall St.

More than 100 million people were under heat alerts from coast-to-coast on Saturday as the long-duration heat wave continued. And according to forecasts, a new round of heat will build in the eastern United States through Tuesday. During this heat wave, which will be combined with high humidity, some areas might see record highs set […]
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East Coast Cities Experiencing the Worst Heat Waves Right Now

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Increasingly costly heat waves present insurance challenges

A stifling heat wave continues to bring more than just the hottest temperatures to an already unusually sizzling summer — it's also inflicting economic losses. Why...

Increasingly costly heat waves present insurance challenges

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