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Thomas Smith

Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

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As extreme storms, floods, fires, droughts, cold snaps, and heat waves hit us harder and more often than ever, more than half of our planet is predicted to shift into new climate zones by the end of the century.



					
			

A new interactive map, The Future Urban Climates, allows you to explore how your home's climate will be impacted.
Using data from the Intergovernmental Panel on  Climate Change (IPCC), University of Maryland spatial ecologist Matthew Fitzpatrick matches 40,581 places around the globe to nearby locations currently experiencing their future predicted climate in 2080.
For example, a trip to northern Mississippi today would allow...

This New Map Reveals The Predicted Future Climate Where You Live

New York City, NY

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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

Texas State

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

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Drake was affected by the severe rainstorms in Toronto as he shared videos of his flooded home on social media.

In an Instagram Story shared Tuesday, the “Hotline Bling” rapper filmed an unidentified man pushing against glass double doors as water rushed from what seemed to be a closet and into a bathroom.

Panning around the room, he could be seen walking through ankle-deep water with a broom in attempts to push the water out of the room. 







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Water could also be heard rushing into the room despite their efforts.

Nonetheless, he seemingly brushed...

Drake’s Toronto mansion floods during severe rainfall: ‘This better be Espresso Martini’

Las Vegas, NV

247 Tempo

The desert can be one of the most grueling places to visit. The heat makes you feel like you’re in […]

The Highest Temperature Ever Recorded on Earth

Rap superstar Drake’s Toronto mansion was severely flooded after record-breaking storms hit the city. He shared Instagram footage showing ankle-deep muddy water in his home, captioning it “this better be espresso martini.”. Toronto saw nearly 100mm (four inches) of rain on Tuesday, surpassing a daily record from 1941,...

Drake shares footage of his 50,000 sq ft mansion severely flooded after record-breaking storms hit Toronto

Chicago, IL

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?

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

CBS Detroit

The U.S. has contended with unrelenting temperatures this summer, and a map from NASA paints a dire picture of the scale of those persistent heat waves. The map, which consists of a snapshot of temperatures nationwide for July 10, used satellite images — along with a complex mathematical model known as the Goddard Earth Observing System — to create a kind of color code, with dark red showing areas that reached highs of 104 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the NASA Earth Observatory, a program that examines the impact of climate change. The results are stark, indicating potentially dangerous temperatures across...

NASA map captures extent of punishing heat in U.S.

San Francisco, CA

Each year we look forward to seeing new restaurants crop up and create buzz and a new place to go on a Friday night. We love to see the inventive menus and the décor choices as we get to know another friendly eatery on the block. The Robb Report collates an annual list of the top 10 new restaurants in the U.S., and we’re lucky that this year two of them are right here in the Bay Area.

The Bay Area won two spots on this list of the country’s best new restaurants list

Does Buckingham Palace have a cupboard for its tupperware? Is there a drawer full of randomly accumulated objects from screwdrivers to hair clips and phone chargers? Does it have a tin of biscuits with left-over Hobnobs abandoned at the bottom?. Much mystery surrounds the inner workings of Buckingham Palace, but...

First look: inside Buckingham Palace’s never-seen-before East Wing

There’s no area in London quite like Canary Wharf. The city’s financial district is famed for its towering skyscrapers and constant scurry of suits but, in recent years, it’s started to build a reputation as the capital’s cultural underdog, with trendy boozers and fine-dining restaurants. And...

One of London’s tallest buildings is getting a spectacular new look

Hafsah is a serious, devout student from Bradford; Bilal is a lad from Birmingham; studying in London, they bond over a peanut butter and blueberry sandwich, but is their evident bond enough to surmount the social and cultural differences between them? Usaamah Ibraheem Hussain and Humera Syed star in the debut play by Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan, which is also the final piece of programming in Indhu Rubasingham’s tenure as Kiln artistic director.

Peanut Butter & Blueberries

New Amsterdam, IN

Love oysters? Get to shucking with The Little Island this summer. Starting July 31 until August 4, Little Island is hosting a one-of-a-kind oyster market. Curated by New Amsterdam Market founder and culinary world all-star Robert LaValva, the market will include live oyster shucking and vendors onsite with more snacks and bites aplenty. In collaboration with the market, The Oyster Radio Hour will be playing in the amphitheater. Pop by the live radio show to learn about the resilience and the many ecological roles of the oyster. Admission to the market is free while food and beverage will be available for purchase.

New Amsterdam Oyster Market at Little Island

Colorado State

ABC News

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

Calling all science fans! If you’re fed up with the three-hour journey to Canberra to get to Questacon – Australia’s super-interactive National Science and Technology Centre – this is the news you’ve been waiting for. As part of South Eveleigh’s winter events series, Sydney is scoring its very own Questacon pop-up, alongside a series of other activations to keep Sydneysiders entertained through one of the city's coldest months.

South Eveleigh's winter events series

Roxana Anton

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

California State

Butte County, CA

Oroville, CA

Apple Valley News Now

(CNN) — Thousands have been ordered to evacuate in Northern California due to a wildfire burning in Butte County, as an “exceptionally dangerous and lethal” heat wave in the West ramps up.

Wildfire prompts evacuation order for thousands in Northern California as ‘exceptionally dangerous’ heat builds in the West

Thousands of Disney guests are asked to remain away from the parks as an immense and intense heat wave will strike California, leading to massive fires and citywide blackouts. This warning pertains to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World guests. Here’s what Disney fans need to know if they plan to visit a Disney theme park today through the weekend.

Thousands of Disney Guests Warned To Remain Away From Parks as Scorching Heat Wave To Cause Blackouts, Mass Fires

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Score! A huge new stadium and massive parklands have been slated for Melbourne's western suburbs

For those who call the western 'burbs of Melbourne home, it's likely that 'west is best' is a common catchphrase. And there's a strong case for...

Score! A huge new stadium and massive parklands have been slated for Melbourne's western suburbs

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