Yakima, WA

New York Post

That’s beary suspicious.

Washington officials were left scratching their heads this week when they found a mammal indigenous to the rainforest crawling along a stretch of desert.

The kinkajou — also known as a honey bear — was discovered Sunday darting up a tall wooden post at a rest stop along Interstate 82 southeast of Yakima, the state Department of Transportation said on X.



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“Hello from our friendly Kinkajou! What’s that you say? It’s a nocturnal rainforest animal,” the DOT wrote.

“Why was it at our east Selah Creek Rest Area over the...

Tiny kinkajou, a rainforest critter indigenous to South America, found crawling through Washington state

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

Florida State

A paddleboarder said she was almost moved to tears as she and others watched a tiny turtle swimming with all its might near a Florida beach. Watch how they stopped everything to cheer on the little one.

They Stopped Everything To Cheer On This Little Critter Off FL

Houston, TX

After a dramatic blast with tourists present at Yellowstone National Park, many were left wondering what happened. Was this volcano-related? Is it a sign of the “next big one?” Park officials have come to a conclusion. Here’s what you need to know about the explosion.

Yellowstone Park Officials Conclude Cause Of Explosion

Thursday, July 25: The active monsoon trough has resulted in extensive downpours across Maharashtra this week. Pune and Mumbai cities experienced severe disruptions due to heavy overnight rains that continued into Thursday morning. Anupam Kashyapi, weather forecasting chief at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), reported that Pune's Shivajinagar recorded 85.7mm...

Heavy Rains Claim 4 Lives in Pune, Damage Crops Across Vidarbha; Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra on Red Alert

The Independent

 A Spanish tourist was trampled to death by a herd of elephants in a national park in South Africa after he stepped out of the vehicle to take photos of the animals.The 43-year-old tourist, who was not named by officials, was visiting the Pilanesberg National Park on Sunday with three others when the incident took place, the local police said.Law enforcement authorities said that the tourists spotted a herd of elephants, including some calves during the safari. He stepped out of the vehicle to take pictures of the elephant herd.Pieter Nel, a spokesman for the local tourism board, told...

Spanish tourist who got out of car to take photos trampled to death by elephants

Rain persists in the Houston area which could lead to flooding, especially where the ground is saturated. Heavy rain will become less widespread this weekend and temperatures will rise again.

Houston: Rain Chances Linger Into The Weekend

Virginia State

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In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Kiplinger

These affordable warm-weather cities for snowbirds offer plenty of housing options, abundant activities for retirees and access to good health care.

8 Great Places for Snowbirds to Land

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Mother Nature will crank up the heat for the Plains and the Northeast as a ridge of high pressure builds across the country. Widespread above-average temperatures are expected. Your Privacy. Please refer to the CPRA Notice in our Privacy Policy to learn about the types of data we collect and...

Plains, Northeast: Sizzling Temperatures Ahead

There’s been a long-standing consensus that photosynthesis is necessary to create the oxygen we breathe, but after 10 years of research, a group of scientists believes they’ve uncovered another way. See what they discovered in the depths of the ocean.

Scientists Uncover New Way To Create Oxygen

Severe thunderstorms won't be widespread anywhere in the U.S. this week. That follows a stretch of two derechos the week after Beryl's tornadoes. 2024's tornado pace has only been topped by one other year since 2010. There have also been some other notable severe events, including hailstorms and damaging winds.

Severe Weather Is Taking A Break. Here's How This Year's Tornadoes, Hail, Damaging Winds Stack Up.

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Though its capital, Mexico City, is one of the world’s best for culture and cuisine, and the sprawl of Guadalajara represents some of the country’s richest arts and architectural offerings, Mexico’s true charm is best experienced within its small towns. Visit the golden town of Izamal, a tucked-away Maya fortress covered by a Spanish monastery and hidden within the Yucatán Peninsula’s dense jungle canopy. And then there's the diminutive mountain town of Tepoztlán, where the Central Valley’s vast history of Aztec mysticism comes alive. There are so many towns that prove a world of culture awaits in Mexico’s under-the-radar destinations. Wherever you go, natural wonders, intimate eateries, and boutique accommodations await – as do local guides in each destination who are there to show you how to explore their homes responsibly.

11 beautiful small towns in Mexico too often overlooked by tourists

Thursday will be a wet and stormy day in the mid-Atlantic region as a cold front rumbles through. The weekend won’t be a washout, as storms clear and temperatures climb. Time it out here.

Relief From Stormy Weather Ahead For Mid-Atlantic

Alaska State

Williamsburg, VA

Last week Roger Allan Holmberg Sr.made the news because of a disturbance on an Alaskan airline flight. 13 News Now said a social media page indicated the pastor and his wife Patty had moved to Williamsburg, Virginia in November, 2023.

Virginia pastor banned from Alaskan airline after assault charges are filed

A massive plume of smoke was seen rising out of Chile’s Villarrica volcano as national geologists reported an “emission of pyroclastic material.” The volcanic activity is also said to have triggered an earthquake. The current risk to nearby communities is unknown but this volcano is considered by experts to be a “very high” risk due to notable historic eruptions and its proximity to homes.

Massive Plume Shoots 2,500' Into Sky

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

Oregon State

How big are the fires in Oregon? Active July-sparked fires including the Lone Rock, Durkee, Falls, and Cow Valley fires, informally dubbed “megafires,” have consumed hundreds of square miles. And with the weather in Oregon shaping up to get drier and hotter, containment is proving to be a struggle. Here’s the latest.

Oregon Battling Over A Dozen Megafires

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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State Parks Great For Impromptu Visit This Summer

There are more than 6,000 state park units...

State Parks Great For Impromptu Visit This Summer

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