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Mississippi State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley from late afternoon to evening and lingering into the overnight hours. Main impact with storms being damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado Likely; Northern Plains & MS Valley; July 13, 2024

Minnesota State

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

Severe weather risks are shifting this week back to Plains and Midwest while the weather in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic states couldn't be better to start off this holiday week. In the Northern Plains today we have severe thunderstorm and elevated tornado risks for the Dakotas, Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota. The riska area shifts eastward Tuesday and Wednesday in the Middle and Upper Mississippi River Valley from Missouri and Kansas northward into parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Tornado risk will also be elevated.

Severe storms Plains & Midwest next few days while beautiful weather covers Northeast & Mid Atlantic

New York City, NY

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Texas State

Angry Ben

Good morning everyone. The Northeast is enjoying some fine summer weather as high pressure dominates, and that pesky stationary front is now well to your south. Things are looking very warm to hot, with low humidity until Monday. That's when the juice returns and you'll have a chance of a PM T-storm each day. Until then, enjoy this break because I feel it's going to be a busy 1st and 2nd week of August.

Severe Weather Possible Across Parts of North Dakota & Minnesota, Flooding Risk in Texas & Louisiana

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!

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

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

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?

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

Alameda, CA

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Alameda Post

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Ash Jurberg

130-Year-Old Company's Bankruptcy Impacts Colorado's Retail Industry. Conn's HomePlus, a long-standing furniture and home goods retailer, has entered a critical phase in its 130-year history. The company recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing declining sales and a broader downturn in consumer discretionary spending as key factors.

Massive Discounts Hit Colorado Stores as Major Retailer Files Chapter 11

Virginia State

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

A series of atmospheric disturbances will bring a couple of chances for severe thunderstorms over the next two days. To be clear from the get-go, neither set up looks nearly as volatile as last week’s tornado and severe weather event, but there will still likely be some scattered intense storms to contend with.

Scattered severe thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday

California State

The Mirror US

A dangerous heat wave is ravaging the West Coast as it creates sweltering conditions for residents as well as feed multiple wildfires in California

Deadly West Coast heatwave threatens to top hottest temperature recorded on earth as wildfires rage

Phoenix, AZ

Mesa, AZ

Axios Phoenix

The much-anticipated Mekong Plaza expansion is expected to open by the end of the year, its developer tells Axios Phoenix.Why it matters: The plaza was the catalyst for what has become Mesa's Asian District, the state's largest collection of Asian restaurants, grocery stores and shops.The big picture: The 32,000-square-foot addition to Mekong Plaza will bring even more options, including Haidilao, China's largest hot pot chain.Zoom in: Drew Burtoni, Mekong Real Estate Investment Group development manager, told Axios that Haidilao typically seeks high-end areas and malls for its chain, which shows how far Mesa's Asian District has come.Flashback: Mekong Plaza opened in a shuttered Target in 2008.Burtoni said his father-in-law has operated grocery stores in California for decades and heard there was a demand for Asian goods in the Valley. He chose Mesa because of its easy freeway access.There are now more than 70 Asian businesses within a 2-mile radius of Mekong Plaza.

Mesa's Mekong Plaza expansion expected to open in late 2024

San Antonio, TX

Axios

The pool boom is over, according to data from a Louisiana-based pool equipment distributor, and macroeconomic forces are largely to blame. Why it matters: The factors cooling the broader economy are also drowning the pool business. The big picture: Just 60,000 residential in-ground pools will be constructed nationwide this year,...

The economy is drowning San Antonio's swimming pools

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Here’s a story that’s making waves in the retail world: Conn's HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture chain, has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And the news isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people and places, so let’s dive into what’s happening.

Another retail giant has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is shutting down several stores.

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Colorado's severe weather threats, mapped

Colorado's easternmost counties are in the bullseye for extreme weather, a new National Weather Service analysis finds. State of play:...

Colorado's severe weather threats, mapped

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