Arizona State

Utah State

The Independent

 Two tourists were taken to a Utah hospital after they suffered injuries from a lightning strike at the famed Horseshoe Bend in Arizona.The female victims, aged 22 and 23, were from the Netherlands and Australia. They had been standing near the rim of the Colorado River in Arizona when the strike happened. The site, which attracts 2 million visitors per year, sits on the Utah-Arizona border.According to a statement released by Glen Canyon National Recreation Area officials, the Classic Air Medical and City of Page Fire Department responded to assist rangers with on-scene care.The patients, whose condition is unknown,...

Two tourists struck by lightning while visiting Colorado River’s Horseshoe Bend

Hey, Siri! Help book me a trip somewhere warm in the final week of January. We posted America's top beaches above because if the latest Farmers' Almanac prediction is true, you might want to put your toes in the sand after Christmas. The coming winter will be wet and cold in most places, according to the almanac's outlook.

Farmers' Almanac winter outlook calls for 'copious amounts of snow, rain, sleet and ice'

Colorado State

Loveland, CO

The devastating wildfire in Colorado that scorched 39 square kilometers and destroyed 48 buildings was determined to be human-caused, according to officials cited by the Associated Press on Saturday, August 10. This conclusion comes just a day after the Larimer County Assessor released a detailed report on Thursday, confirming that the Alexander Mountain Fire near Loveland obliterated 27 homes and 21 outbuildings while damaging an additional four homes.

Colorado wildfire that destroyed 48 buildings, confirmed as human-caused

Wildfires are raging out of control in the Western United States and Canada – destroying homes, forcing evacuations and injuring residents. One inferno has reportedly destroyed the historic mining community of Havilah. Another has scorched more than 360,000 acres of California – an area larger than the city of Phoenix. Here’s the latest:

A historic mining community is decimated as the Park Fire and other massive wildfires rage in the Western United States

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NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Las Vegas, NV

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Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

A man has faced court accused of starting a California wildfire that has burned through more than 370,000 acres of land, destroyed scores of buildings and forced thousands from their homes. Ronnie Stout, 42, appeared in court on Monday afternoon charged with arson, for allegedly igniting the Park Fire by...

California suspect in court accused of starting huge wildfire

Oregon State

A wildfire burning in Eastern Oregon that’s kicking smoke into neighboring states is now the largest active blaze in the U.S., authorities said Wednesday. Fire crews are bracing for a storms that are expected to bring lightning, strong winds and the risk of flash floods. The Durkee Fire, burning...

Nation's largest wildfire burning in Eastern Oregon

Denver, CO

AccuWeather

The sun looked orange as it shined through a thick blanket of wildfire smoke on Tuesday across a large area of North America, including in Denver, and the smoke could spread even farther in the coming days. The sun appeared orange and red through a layer of haze on Tuesday...

Wildfire smoke descends across central US, causes 'unhealthy' air quality

New York Post

Parts of the popular tourist town of Jasper in Canada have been fully destroyed as a wildfire continues to ravage the historic alpine resort and the surrounding national park.

On Wednesday, authorities reported more than 170 blazes across the western province of Alberta, prompted by a lightning storm, fuelled by powerful wind gusts.

Officials say the fire was 5km outside of Jasper when powerful winds pushed it to the town in less than 30 minutes.

And given the speed and intensity of the blaze, fire crews working to protect key infrastructure were ordered to retreat.

“Today has been an exceptionally difficult day for Jasperites,...

Parts of popular tourist town ‘burned to the ground’ by wildfires in Canada: ‘Significant loss’

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Pompano Beach, FL

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Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

California State

Chico, CA

In just several hours, the Park Fire in California exploded from a 162 ha (400 acres) fire to more than 58 750 ha (145 000 acres) massive inferno, consuming everything in its path. One person has been arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze. The Park Fire broke out Wednesday...

California’s Park Fire explodes into massive ‘inferno consuming everything in its path’

WashingtonExaminer

California’s largest active fire exploded in size on Friday evening, growing rapidly amid bone-dry fuel and threatening thousands of homes as firefighters scrambled to meet the danger. The Park Fire’s intensity and dramatic spread led fire officials to make unwelcome comparisons to the monstrous Camp Fire, which burned out of control in nearby Paradise in […]

California’s largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Quincy, MA

Dianna Carney

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

Baker City, OR

Adventure On SI

People in the western United States and Canada are facing more challenges as wildfires are causing large numbers of evacuations.

Major Evacuations in Western U.S. and Canada Caused by Wildfires

Although the dog days of summer are still in full swing, winter weather will be here before you know it. To help you prepare for the chilly months ahead, the Old Farmers' Almanac, America’s oldest weather forecaster, just released its 2024-2025 extended winter weather forecast. And it looks like it's going to be a wet and snowy one.

It's Going to Be a Very Wet and Snowy Winter—See the Farmers' Almanac Forecast Map Here

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Wildfire Smoke Returns, Followed by Yet Another Unsettled Weekend

While this week has brought more seasonable temperatures compared to earlier this summer, the end of this week is expected to be unsettled. Despite tomorrow's sunny...

Wildfire Smoke Returns, Followed by Yet Another Unsettled Weekend

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