Columbus, OH

More than 200 fires burning in B.C. and 'significant lightning' expected. More than 230 fires are burning in B.C. with officials warning of a "challenging 72 hours" ahead. Heat warnings remain in place for much of the province's Interior and north, with temperatures above 30 C. An evacuation order is...

Evacuations ordered as B.C. wildfires grow

As many as 47 new wildfires were reported in Alberta over the past 24 hours, as extreme heat and dry weather are currently fanning about 150 wildfires in Canada’s oil-producing province. Fire bans and alerts of severe fire threats are in place for many areas close to oil sands...

Wildfires Return and Threaten Canada’s Oil Sands Once Again

Peachland, NC

Wildfire forces closure of Highway 97 near Peachland, B.C., as crews battle fires provincewide. A highway in B.C.'s Interior has been closed all day Wednesday due to a wildfire, and the BC Wildfire Service says dry forests in much of the province are "very receptive to ignition." DriveBC reports Highway...

Dry forests 'very receptive to ignition': BC Wildfire Service

California State

Fox Weather

A stubborn, dayslong heat wave coupled with little precipitation across the West has led to an uptick in fire activity across the region, including one wildfire in California that has claimed the life of at least one person.

Western wildfires grow amid heat wave, increasing drought

Some areas will crack the 40-degree mark over the next couple of days as the latest round of heat descends on Western Canada. A summer heat repeat is on the way to the western half of the country over the next couple of days as searing temperatures push toward the 40-degree mark for some communities.

Readings may hit the 40s as more heat descends on Western Canada

Coral Gables, FL

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

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

New York City, NY

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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

North Carolina State

Town Talks

LawnStarter ranked the dirtiest cities in America for 2024, including several cities in North Carolina. The study evaluated over 300 of the largest U.S. cities based on air pollution, water quality, waste management, and resident dissatisfaction across 21 metrics.

These North Carolina Cities Have Been Named in America's Most Filthiest Cities List

The Shy Green

Salt Life Beer, a beloved brand synonymous with ocean enthusiasts and craft beer lovers, is facing turbulent times as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Known for its crisp and refreshing lager inspired by the sea, Salt Life Beer has become a staple for those who cherish the ocean's allure.

Another famous beer brand is going bankrupt and will file for Chapter 11

Sault Ste. Marie, MI

A new invasive species of fish has recently been detected in northeastern Ontario. Sydney Currier is with the Invasive Species Centre in Sault Ste. Marie and says the Eurasian ruffe was reported in St. Mary's River in May. The spread of the invasive fish is not a welcome sign for...

'Very aggressive competitors': New invasive fish detected in Ontario

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

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?

Drake shared a video of him wading through what appears to be his waterlogged Toronto mansion, after the city was hit by a torrential rainstorm and flooding.

Drake shows video of flooded mansion as torrential rain batters Toronto

The Associated Press

TORONTO (AP) — Cleanup crews worked to get Canada’s largest city back to normal on Wednesday, a day after a torrential downpour flooded Toronto’s major roadways and left thousands without power. Around Toronto, flooding temporarily closed several major roads and left drivers stranded. Authorities said they rescued at least 14 people from flooding on the Don Valley Parkway. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called Tuesday’s flooding “a significant event,” and said the city and surrounding area need to be prepared for similar disruptions in the future with better infrastructure. “With climate change there are going to be more extreme weather events,” he said at a news conference in Toronto on Wednesday.

Toronto cleans up after storm as Trudeau says better infrastructure needed for future

The Independent

 A major highway, several thoroughfares and a key transit hub were flooded in Canada's largest city on Tuesday after torrential rain hit Toronto, while power outages were reported in multiple areas.Toronto police said part of the Don Valley Parkway, which runs from the north part of the city into the downtown area, was closed due to flooding. They also said part of Lakeshore Boulevard, which runs along Lake Ontario, was flooded and closed.At the heart of the downtown core, flooding was reported at Union station, a key transit terminus. Subway trains were not stopping at Union, the Toronto Transit...

Flooding on highway in Toronto as torrential rain hits city

New York State

Rapper Drake shared a video of murky water flooding his Toronto mansion as heavy rain inundated parts of Canada on Tuesday and knocked out power to thousands of customers. The "One Dance" singer shared a video on his Instagram story showing what appeared to be a vanity room and closet filled with brown muddy water. He then walked toward the hall, sloshing through the ankle-deep water.

Drake's Toronto mansion floods amid intense rainfall in Canada that left 167,000 customers without power

Wyoming State

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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

Arizona State

Arizona Weatherman

According to the Arizona Weatherman, the East Pacific Tropical region will have a minimal impact on the Arizona monsoon in the near term; however, it looks like more tropical cyclone influence is possible later in the month. The East Pacific basin has been off to a slow start and has not impacted the monsoon up to this point.

East Pacific Tropics influence on the Arizona monsoon through the month of July

Sioux Falls, SD

AccuWeather

Drenching showers and, in some instances, damaging thunderstorms have been a nearly daily occurrence since last week amid hot and steamy air, and AccuWeather meteorologists say this pattern will persist into early week. As heat in the East and cool conditions in the West trade places before the end of...

Midwest, Northeast face more rounds of heavy and severe storms

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Wildfires worsen across Western Canada, smoke issues spread into Ontario, U.S.

Lightning and dry conditions have already caused many new wildfires to ignite in B.C. and Alberta, but conditions are expected to worsen in the coming days....

Wildfires worsen across Western Canada, smoke issues spread into Ontario, U.S.

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