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COVID-19 cases have been on the rise nationwide this summer, and now wastewater monitoring data suggests a further increase may be underway in the Western part of the U.S. The CDC has updated its wastewater monitoring website to report that the virus that causes COVID, called SARS-CoV-2, is being detected at high levels in some Western states. The Western reporting region includes 13 states and one territory: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

A Key Indicator of COVID Just Spiked in the Western U.S.

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Green Bay, WI

NBC News

A man and his daughter died late last week after they ran out of water in Canyonlands National Park in Utah on a day when temperatures rose over 100 degrees, authorities said. The bodies of Albino Herrera Espinoza, 52, and Beatriz Herrera, 23, both of Green Bay, Wisconsin, were found at about 6 p.m. Friday, the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

Father and daughter hikers found dead in Utah after running out of water in 100-degree temps

Colorado is building the country’s largest dam since 2000, at a time when dams are more likely to be coming down than going up. Colorado-based general contractor Barnard Construction and Swiss engineering firm Walo are building the Chimney Hollow Reservoir along the Front Range of the southern Rocky Mountains, with the goal of providing Northern Colorado residents more reliable access to water. The reservoir, a major component of the larger Windy Gap Firming Project, will store up to 90,000 acre-feet of water, according to Barnard — the volume of about 45,000 Olympic swimming pools.

An unusual sight in the US: A $520M dam goes up in Colorado

Imperial, CA

The Independent

A plan to help shore up the depleted Colorado River by cutting off water to alfalfa fields in California's crop-rich Imperial Valley is finding support from the farmers who grow it. The Imperial Irrigation District — the biggest user of water from the 1,450-mile (2,334-kilometer) river — has offered to pay farmers to shut off irrigation to forage crops including alfalfa for up to 60 days during the peak of the sweltering summer. While farmers often balk at the idea of letting fields lie fallow, at least 80% of properties eligible for the new program have been signed up to...

A plan to replenish the Colorado River could mean dry alfalfa fields. And many farmers are for it

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported

CBS News

Three Mexican suspects were arrested with two South Africans when elite police units raided a multimillion-dollar crystal meth lab hidden in a remote farm north of Johannesburg, police said Tuesday.The owner of the farm near Groblersdal, about 125 miles from Johannesburg, was among four men arrested on Friday, police said.A third Mexican was picked up on Monday, the spokeswoman for the elite Hawks unit told AFP."The drugs were obviously intended for local and international sale," Brigadier Thandi Mbambo told AFP, adding that the manufacturing facility was operating "at a large scale."Authorities also seized large quantities of chemicals used to manufacture...

Multimillion-dollar crystal meth lab found hidden in remote farm

Pennsylvania State

Butler, PA

Whiskey Riff

Last weekend, one of our nation's worst fears was realized in this divisive political climate as shots were fired at former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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In the hours and days following the incident, the story unfolded, identifying 20-year-old Thomas Crooks as the shooter.

As the story developed, it was learned that multiple law enforcement officers had been briefed that Crooks was seen on the roof outside the rally's security zone. The New York Post reported that Crooks was even identified as a person of interest an hour before the shooting took place.

It's hard to fathom that...

Investigators Discover Chilling Online Message Shared By Donald Trump Shooter: “July 13th Will Be My Premiere”

New York City, NY

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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

USA TODAY

America is totally ready for a woman in the White House. Kamala simply isn't the executive branch's optimal girlboss.

5 reasons Kamala can't be president that definitely aren't because she's a girl!

IFLScience

It’s the first time the drug has been detected in free-ranging sharks.

“Cocaine Sharks” Found Off The Coast Of Brazil

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

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

Sacramento, CA

CBS Sacramento

What does a 66-year-old Sacramento woman do after she finds an envelope containing $6,000 in cash she misplaced years ago?For Mary Venegas, she went straight to her bank to deposit the money. But, the bank refused to accept it because some of the bills were damaged."I was flabbergasted," Venegas said. "It was such a good feeling because we had been looking for it for so long."Venegas recently discovered the envelope with the money inside. Four years ago, her adventure began when she lost the envelope after putting it down somewhere in the yard. Somehow, the envelope ended up on the...

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Irish Star

Mum-of-two Kelly Reilly, 33, was savaged to death at her home in Coventry on Monday as her heartbroken family, friends and neighbours pay tribute to the 'beautiful soul'

'Beautiful' woman mauled to death by own pet dog 'while suffering seizure' as family pay tribute

Phoenix, AZ

The Spun

Team USA's women's basketball team is taking on Germany in a final tuneup game ahead of the start of the Summer Olympics in Paris, France on Friday evening. Diana Taurasi, 42, is the clear leader of the American squad. She's been a part of several gold medal-winning teams and is hoping to wrap up ...

U.S. Olympics Captain Diana Taurasi Is Married To Former Teammate

Laguna Beach, CA

New York Post

A woman who owns a multimillion-dollar property on the shores of Laguna Beach in California has unleashed on a family sitting on the sand in front of her home.

The public beach area butts up against what is apparently her property, which the property owner had sectioned off with rope and stakes.

In the video, which was shared on social media and has been viewed almost 400k times, the family can be seen awkwardly walking away from their spot on the sand after the woman started screaming and swearing in their direction.

“Get outta here now,” the woman screams, as she rolls out more white...

California homeowner ropes off public beach, claiming it is part of her multimillion-dollar property

The New Republic

Elon Musk is denying reports that he plans to donate $45 million per month to support Trump’s candidacy, in more terrible news for the former president.The Wall Street Journal had previously reported that Musk planned to make the staggering contributions to the pro-Trump political action committee America PAC. In an interview with right-wing influencer Jordan Peterson broadcast on X Tuesday, Musk told Peterson that the report “is simply not true. I’m not donating $45 million a month to Trump.“Now, what I have done is I have created [the America PAC],” he continued. Earlier this month, The New York Times reported...

Elon Musk Suddenly Pulls the Rug Out From Under Donald Trump

Bellvue, CO

Another mysterious, reflective monolith has popped up in the US — this time in northern Colorado, according to local residents.

Lori Graves, the owner of the Howling Cow Cafe near the monument in Bellvue — about 75 miles north of Denver, said people have been flocking to her shop asking about the head-scratching structure, which is located on property that she owns.

“It was Sunday morning when someone came into the cafe and said, ‘Where is the Monolith?’” she told KDVR. “‘Where is the Alien monolith?’”

Graves said she’s not sure who’s behind the gleaming, mirrored structure but she has her ideas.

“I almost...

Another mysterious monolith pops up in US, this time in northern Colorado

Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly have emerged as frontrunners for presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris’ choice of vice president. Both men are from key battleground states in the 2024 presidential race and have a history of defeating candidates endorsed by Donald Trump at the ballot box.

Lake Powell Water Hits Highest Level in Three Years

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