Alberta government seeks help from military to combat wildfires, help evacuees. CANADA'S WILDFIRES: Visit The Weather Network's wildfire hub to keep up with the latest on the active wildfire season across Canada. An out-of-control wildfire has reached the town of Jasper, as many first responders are being relocated to Hinton,...

Buildings in Jasper in flames after wildfire reaches town

A gradual change in the pattern is underway across the Prairies as our active storm track shifts east to end the week. A busy week on the Prairies continues into Friday as the region deals with a big mix of classic summer weather. Wildfires continue raging in Alberta even as cooler temperatures and rain arrive in the province.

Shifting ridge brings more storms and heat to the Prairies

At least 10,000 residents and visitors forced to evacuate overnight. An encroaching wildfire that forced thousands of people to flee the community of Jasper overnight is now burning 12 kilometres south of the Alberta mountain town as shifting winds threaten to fan the flames. Government officials say at least 10,000...

Wildfire that forced evacuation of Jasper park now within 12 km of townsite

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

Texas State

San Antonio, TX

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Ayden Burt, a 28-year-old Texas high school coach, was randomly shot and killed in a rooftop bar while attending a San Antonio conference just after midnight Tuesday.

While attending conference, Texas high school coach, 28, killed by random shot

Houston, TX

Galveston, TX

A 24-year-old lineman working to restore power from Hurricane Beryl has been arrested in Texas for beating another lineman, who is in critical condition. Galveston police responded to reports of a man lying on the sidewalk in the early morning hours of July 15. The man was found and appeared to have been struck repeatedly on his head and face, police said. The injured man was not identified, but police said the two men were staying at a nearby hotel.

Lineman working Hurricane Beryl restoration arrested for severely beating coworker in Texas

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?

MANILA (Reuters) - Heavy rain from Typhoon Gaemi has flooded the Philippine capital Manila and nearby cities, forcing authorities to shut schools, offices and cancel flights on Wednesday and declare a state of calamity in a region that is home to 13 million people. The storm, which is strengthening as...

Floods, flights cancelled as Typhoon Gaemi dumps heavy rain on Manila

Enviromentally friendly and cost effective. What's not to like?. Mosquito season is in full swing and will remain that way until fall. Thankfully, there is a low-cost, chemical-free way to reduce mosquito populations. It's as easy as eliminating standing water on your property, a small act that significantly curtails the...

Did you know? Standing water on your property big contributor to mosquito growth

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

South Carolina State

Luling, TX

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 Buc-ee’s superfans were left heartbroken after the original location of the iconic chain was destroyed in a massive Monday fire.Emergency services from multiple agencies responded to the blaze around 10.30am at the store in Luling, Texas, and blocked off the area as fire crews fought to control the blaze.Photos shared online by the Luling Fire Department showed enormous plumes of smoke, contrasting with the chain’s happy, smiling beaver mascot.Caldwell County Office of Emergency Management later said that the fire had been extinguished and that clean-up operations were underway, though advised the public to avoid the area if possible. No...

Oh No-ee! Original Texas Buc-ee’s location is destroyed in massive fire

Alberta contends with another day of severe thunderstorm opportunity on Thursday, with beneficial rains for the wildfires, while parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba deal with a period of extreme heat. The Prairies are dealing with an variety of extreme weather this week –– from heat and wildfires to severe thunderstorms,...

Storm threat develops on Prairies once more, tornado threat renews

Several confirmed tornadoes hit Ontario and Quebec during severe thunderstorms on Wednesday. Multiple tornadoes struck Ontario and Quebec on Wednesday as rounds of severe thunderstorms rumbled through the region. This latest round of storms is a stark reminder that tornadoes are possible anywhere in Canada—and that cities are not immune....

Tornado strikes a major Canadian metro area on Wednesday

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

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

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

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. With around 270,000 homes and businesses still without power in the Houston area almost a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday said he’s demanding an investigation into the response of the utility that serves the area as well as answers about its preparations for upcoming storms.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Demands Answers as Customers Remain Without Power After Beryl.

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As the Texans prepare for the start of the regular season, ownership prepares to find several specific panels one can’t purchase at Lowes or Home Depot. In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, a small section of NRG Stadium’s retractable roof was torn apart by the 80 mph winds. The impact of the Category 1 storm led to questions on whether the team would have to shift its schedule.

Texans don't expect delays to roof repair at NRG Stadium following Hurricane Beryl

Roanoke, VA

Daily Detroit News reports that bedbugs can be transported during travel, and studies suggest that residents in the Commonwealth are hesitant to report or talk about bedbug infestations.

Richmond, Roanoke, and Norfolk, Virginia, are alleged to have a high level of bedbugs

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Jasper evacuees arrive in Calgary, relieved but unsure about town's future

Calgary officials say 108 wildfire evacuees have registered. CANADA'S WILDFIRES: Visit The Weather Network's wildfire hub to keep up with the latest on the active wildfire...

Jasper evacuees arrive in Calgary, relieved but unsure about town's future

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