Columbus, OH

The Associated Press

TORONTO (AP) — A major highway, several other thoroughfares and a key transit hub were flooded in Toronto as torrential rains washed over Canada’s largest city Tuesday, causing power outages 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. Toronto Fire Services said it rescued 14 people from flooding on the highway. “We’re actively rescuing people that are trapped in their cars or on top of their cars,” Deputy Fire Chief Jim Jessop told reporters in the afternoon. “We are triaging based on life safety.”

Torrential rains hit Canada's largest city, closing a major highway and other roads

New York City, NY

Erie County, NY

The Independent

 At least six tornadoes touched down in New York state on Wednesday as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl battered the east coast. The twisters struck in the western part of the state, close to Buffalo. The town of Eden was placed under a state of emergency after a tornado ripped through farms and left animals injured, according to Erie County’s Executive Mark Poloncarz.“Thankfully there are no reports of human injuries,” he wrote on X, adding that immediate clean up would occur in hard-hit areas.One video showed the roof torn off a home in Arkwright, a town in Chautauqua County.More...

Tornadoes touch down in New York as hurricane Beryl’s remnants reach east coast

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Get an early scoop on how climate scientists believe Winter '24/'25 will be affected by La Niña.

La Niña Is Coming: Winter '24/'25 Outlook

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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

South Carolina State

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Town Talks

When it comes to deciding who to marry, many people choose to spend the rest of their lives with a high school sweetheart, college classmate, or someone they met at work. Others decide to tie the knot with someone who they have known their whole lives — and maybe even met at a family reunion.

Can you marry your first cousin in North Carolina? What state law says

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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

Hamilton Township, NJ

NewsByJoshua

Rainbow Shops, a popular clothier known for its youth clothing, is preparing to shut down its location at the Hamilton Mall in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. The store is currently offering a hefty 40% discount on all items as part of its liquidation sale.

Popular Clothing Store Offers Offers Deep Discounts, Closing 950 Locations in Struggling Mall

USA TODAY

Drake has shared a dramatic video showing significant flooding in what appears to be his Toronto home.

Drake shares dramatic video of mansion flooding from Toronto storm

Dorney Park, a family-friendly theme park that has existed since 1884, had to close its doors yesterday due to a string of devastating storms moving through the Northeastern portion of the United States. A part of the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, this Cedar Fair park has been around for almost as long as Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio.

140-Year-Old Theme Park Suspends All Operations as Devastating Weather Conditions Forge Ahead

Oregon State

Saint Augustine, FL

Lisa S. Gerard

Brittany Tavar, 45, disappeared from her home in St. Augustine, Florida, on July 6, 2010. She was part of a large family scattered on the other side of the country. Brittany's friends in the area described her as generous and caring. Not only was she regarded as a kind person, she was known to help others in need.

Florida Woman Befriends Homeless Man in 2010; Both Tragically Vanish

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

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

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

New Jersey State

Branson, MO

PBS NewsHour

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Another wave of severe storms pummeled a wide swath of the United States and Canada, leading to flash floods and water rescues Wednesday in the Ozark Mountains, dropping a tornado that ravaged a town in upstate New York and stranding drivers in high water around Toronto.

New York town is devastated by tornado. Storms flood the Ozarks and strand drivers in Toronto

Denver, CO

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

Wildfire approaching businesses along Mackenzie Avenue, causing structural damage, mayor says. A wildfire that started Sunday evening near Williams Lake — a city of more than 10,000 in B.C.'s central Interior — has prompted officials to warn some residents to be ready to evacuate. Earlier on Sunday evening,...

Some Williams Lake residents told to be ready to leave due to wildfire

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

ESSEX COUNTY, N.J. - In a notable case from Essex County, New Jersey, 32-year-old Mahogany Hawkins of Newark has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for her involvement in drug trafficking, specifically cocaine and methamphetamine.

Newark Woman Gets 10-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking

A wildfire burning in eastern Canada has scorched more than 24,000 acres and forced thousands to flee the Town of Labrador City, where at least one hospital has been closed, officials said Saturday.

Thousands evacuated as ‘extremely aggressive’ wildfire burns in eastern Canada

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

North Carolina State

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

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

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Could the cost of Toronto's recent, major flood match the 2013 event?

The 2013 flood that hit Toronto, Ont., and surrounding areas incurred cost insurance companies around $1 billion. Could the July 16, 2024 flooding fetch the same...

Could the cost of Toronto's recent, major flood match the 2013 event?

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