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The Paris Olympics are just days away, but fears are mounting over extreme weather conditions with temperatures set to exceed 86F making it unbearable for athletes

Paris 2024 raises 'existential threat' warning amid extreme weather fears for Olympics

LCM (50 meters) Although fears of rain spoiling the Opening Ceremonies were present on Friday, the coming days show no reason for concern in terms of weather at the 2024 Olympic Games. An intense heat wave is lurking in portions of southern and eastern Europe, and although some of that...

Paris Expected To Avoid Major Heat Wave During First Week of Olympic Games

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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Houston, TX

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Two days after Hurricane Beryl slammed into Texas, Janet and Pamela Jarrett still had no power in the Houston home the sisters shared. A heat advisory was in effect. They passed the evening playing Pamela’s favorite game, Connect 4. All seemed well enough. But early the next morning, Janet...

A third of Hurricane Beryl deaths in Texas were caused by heat. Victims' relatives say they should still be alive.

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

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

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A brutal heat wave that swept across the United States this week is estimated to have killed at least 28 people, The Washington Post reports, with that figure expected to climb as official investigations into the deaths continue. So far, this is based solely on preliminary reports from just three...

Dozens of Americans Die in Brutal Heat Wave

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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

Reno, NV

Up until recently, it’s been a dry summer in the Truckee Meadows. Hot too with 16 triple digit days recorded so far this season at the Reno Airport. This breaks the old record for July in Reno, which was 14. We had one triple digit day in June this year, but 15 in July so far. Reno also broke its daily record on July 24th for maximum rainfall, with a total of .46 inches. The old record was .23 inches, set back in 1944.

Reno breaks daily record for maximum rainfall, storm chances moves east with increased fire danger north

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The Atlantic hurricane season started June 1 and lasts through the end of November. And it could be a doozy! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently announced there’s an 85% chance of an above-average season, with a projected 17-25 total named storms. In this article, we will review some of the worst hurricanes on […]
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In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

Chicago, IL

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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?

USA TODAY

The Department of Energy has an ideal temperature setting for air conditioning it recommends. But few people follow it. Here's what to know.

What's the best temperature to set your AC on during a summer heat wave?

Salem, OR

Fox Weather

Unrelenting triple-digit temperatures across the West have claimed more than two dozen lives this past week in Arizona, California and Oregon, according to local medical examiners.

Killer heat: Deaths mounting during record hot summer across the West

South Carolina State

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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

Las Vegas, NV

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sparks flew in court Tuesday as a Nevada judge rebuked a defense attorney and an ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader lashed out against prosecutors during his renewed effort to be freed from jail to house arrest ahead of his trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur.

Sparks fly, Nevada judge sets deadline in bail bid for man charged in Tupac Shakur killing

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Portions of the country have been experiencing scorching temperatures, but relief from the stifling conditions will not come in the near future, forecasts show.

When will the extreme heat end? What the current forecasts are saying

Thunderstorms are expected to continue for days in the northeastern U.S. before a front moves east late this week.

Spotty storms continue amid heat and humidity in the Northeast

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How Olympians handle extreme heat

It’s that time! Opening ceremonies for the Paris 2024 Olympics happen today!...

How Olympians handle extreme heat

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