Columbus, OH

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Greenpeace says extreme heat is the result of the climate crisis. Greenpeace activists with thermal cameras recorded surface temperatures above 50 degrees Celsius in 'heat islands' in Rome on Thursday amid the city's first heatwave of the summer. (according to wantedinrome.com)

The temperatures in Rome, Italy, have gone crazy as Europe fights the hottest summer in history

Southern and eastern Europe are an intense heatwave since early July, with temperatures forecast to remain high for at least another two weeks. The most intense heat was felt across the Balkan Peninsula and eastern Europe, where daily temperatures exceeded 40 °C (104 °F) in many areas. The Mediterranean Sea has also seen unprecedented warmth, with sea temperatures reaching 30 °C (86 °F) in some areas.

Intense, long-duration heatwave affecting SE Europe

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

CBS News

Heavy rains associated with Hurricane Beryl and the earlier Tropical Storm Alberto have led at least 200 crocodiles to enter urban areas in the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas, across from Texas, state and federal authorities said this week.So far, authorities say they have captured and relocated around 200 of the big reptiles since Alberto pelted the region with rain in June. Beryl brushed the same area before making landfall in south Texas earlier this week.Authorities said the heavy rains raised water levels in coastal lagoons, leading the animals to crawl into cities like Tampico and the nearby cities of...

Heavy rains leave 200 crocodiles lurking in cities in northern Mexico

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

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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Texas State

UPI News

Two tropical storm systems, forming in the southern Gulf of Mexico and in the Atlantic Ocean, could impact much of the southern United States this week to kick off what is forecast to be a "very active" hurricane season.

2 tropical storm systems take aim at Texas, Southeast

Baltimore, MD

The Independent

 The Midwest and Northeastern US are expected to experience “record-breaking” heat this week as extreme temperatures hit the region.Much of the Midwest, the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and the Mid-Atlantic will experience the hottest temperatures of the summer so far, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.“The duration of this heat wave is notable and potentially the longest experienced in decades for some locations,” the NWS wrote.High temperatures across the region, with some areas due to find themselves in daily and monthly record-breaking heat, are possible from the Ohio Valley to the Northeast from Monday to Saturday, with local maximum...

Longest heat wave ‘in decades’ to hit more than 100million Americans with extreme temperatures

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CBS San Francisco

Temperatures are expected to soar along the U.S. West Coast on Friday and Saturday, the National Weather Service said, warning that "dangerous heat" will likely spread up the West Coast as it intensifies.Forecasters said temperatures will be 15-30 degrees above average for much of the West Coast Friday, and "numerous record-breaking temperatures can be expected through the next few days," the weather service said.Heat watches and warnings are in place across multiple states, including large swaths of California, as well as parts of Nevada, Arizona, Oregon and Washington.In parts of California and southern Oregon, temperatures could blast into the triple digits,...

"Dangerous" heat expected to spread up West Coast, break records

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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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

NBC News

A motorcyclist died of suspected heat exposure and another was hospitalized for severe heat illness Saturday amid record temperatures at Death Valley National Park in California, park officials said. The motorcyclist who died was not identified or described by age or gender, and the condition for the patient who was...

Motorcyclist dies of suspected heat exposure in Death Valley amid record-setting temperatures

Maine State

ABC News

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

Oregon State

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

Colorado State

 More than 100 million Americans are under heat advisories as a record-breaking heat wave settles over the East Coast and stretches across the nation.The National Weather Service expects that temperatures could reach as high at 111 degrees. The advisories are in effect for large parts of the Midwest and East Coast, with some harsh weather for Mississippi, Georgia, Idaho, Washington, Colorado and New Mexico.According to the agency, heat is one of the leading causes of death, with hundreds of heat-related deaths annually. Residents in areas under the advisories should reschedule strenuous activities until the coolest time of day, wear...

Record-breaking heat wave settles over East Coast with 100 million Americans under weather advisories

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

The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts temperatures to hit the upper 30s °C (90s °F) to mid-40s °C (110s °F) and up to nearly 50s °C (120s °F) in parts of California, Arizona, and Nevada, according to the latest advisory issued on July 11, 2024, forecasting multiple high-temperature records through July 13.

Dangerous heat to continue in the West, threat increasing for Eastern extreme heat, U.S.

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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

 Scorching heat brought on by hot temperatures is forecast across much of the eastern half of the country this week, with some areas experiencing temperatures up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 Celsius).The extreme heat has put over 140 million people under heat alerts as of Monday in the East, after the West experienced dangerous record-breaking temperatures earlier this month.Las Vegas experienced an extreme week of heat after witnessing a high temperature of 115F degrees (46C) on Friday, and a seven day streak of breaking or tying daily high temperatures.But now, excessive heat warnings, watches, and advisories have been issued...

100-degree heat is coming for the East Coast on Tuesday

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

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‘Hellishly hot’ southern Europe bakes under heat wave as temperatures top 104F

ROME (AP) — The Italian health ministry placed 12 cities under the most severe heat warning Tuesday as a wave of hot air from Africa baked...

‘Hellishly hot’ southern Europe bakes under heat wave as temperatures top 104F

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