Columbus, OH

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

Massachusetts State

You’d think great white sharks would have people running away from the beach, but the opposite is happening in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Watch this video to learn why and how officials are keeping both the sharks and people safe.

Great White Sharks Bring More Tourists To Cape Cod

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J. Souza

Tipping on cruise ships is always a controversial topic. Some cruise passengers believe that tipping should be a personal choice, and others argue that automatic tipping policies are necessary to ensure fair compensation for crew members.

Carnival Responds to Cruise Passenger Wanting to Remove All Tips from Bill

Roxboro, NC

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Town Talks

According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the Day, Sunday, August 25th

The record-breaking heat this summer didn’t only affect the tomatoes growing in many people’s backyards – it could also hurt the tomato crops that go into the most popular ketchup brand in the U.S. Watch this video to get the full story.

Could Climate Change Affect Your Ketchup?

Today’s weather term is extremely particular, which might explain why it has fallen almost completely out of use. Scocker means “a rift in an oak tree, especially weather-blasted by lightning.” All the way back in 1888, the word had already made it into the “Dictionary of Obsolete and Provincial English,” which is why you’ve likely never heard of it before. But imagine you’re taking a walk through the woods and you see a giant oak tree get hit by lightning! You now possess the perfect word to describe the subsequent rift in said oak tree.

Weather Words: 'Scocker'

A Reddit post on the r/Cruise subreddit has caused a stir after a user uploaded a photo appearing to show a mannequin taking a picture from the balcony of Royal Caribbean's new ship, Icon of the Seas.

Is that a Mannequin? Image from Balcony of Largest Cruise Ship Raises Questions

Washington, DC

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp was the command sergeant major of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington (JTF-NCR/MDW) per her official biography. However effective Tuesday she was released from command.

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp Released from Command in D.C.

Passengers traveling on Carnival Magic were abruptly cut short of their shore excursion in Grand Turk on Monday as the cruise line issued an urgent alert due to deteriorating weather conditions linked to Hurricane Ernesto.

Carnival Cruise Line Rushes Passengers Back to Ship as Weather Worsens

Hawaii State

Hurricane landfalls are rare in Hawaii, but brushes by tropical systems are common. El Niño years are typically more active in the central Pacific. Most dangerous hurricanes come from the south. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our...

How Unusual Are Hurricanes, Tropical Storms For Hawaii?

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Agglomeration means “the action or process of collecting in a mass.” In cloud physics, this term is used to describe precipitation processes where water droplets or ice crystals get larger due to collision and assimilation with other particles of precipitation.

Weather Words: 'Agglomeration'

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

The latest annual State of the Climate report from NOAA and a panel of international scientists confirms that temperatures are getting hotter on Earth. The human impacts of that are huge.

New Report Confirms 2023 Was Record Hot

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Tropical Storm Hone is expected to strengthen into a Hurricane by Sunday as it brushes the Hawaiian Islands. Heavy rain, high winds and dangerous rip currents are expected. Here’s the latest.

Center Of Soon-To-Be Hurricane Eyes Hawaii For Center

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Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Wake From Its Current Slumber By Early August

After Hurricane Beryl, the Atlantic Basin has been quiet. That's due in part to surges of dust-laden air from Africa's Sahara Desert. A more favorable environment...

Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Wake From Its Current Slumber By Early August

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