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Time Out

Autumn is probably the coziest season, and just saying the name conjures up images of apple cider, hot cider doughnuts, crisp air, corn mazes, and, of course, fall foliage. Leaf-peepers from around the country flock to certain parts of the country, chasing the changing colors, but what about the towns that are pure fall, regardless of peak foliage time? Travelers over at the popular Reddit travel community r/travel are tackling the issue in a recent thread, with cities and towns in Vermont, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oregon and Michigan in the running for the most fall cities of all.

These cities have the most fall vibes in the U.S., according to autumn enthusiasts

Iowa State

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Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

Florida State

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If you’ve ever craved a classic deli experience in Florida, you might have turned to TooJay's—a chain beloved for its traditional deli fare and delicious baked goods. But if you were thinking of heading to their Villages location at 1129 Canal Street, you might want to wait a bit longer. The spot recently had a major hiccup and was shut down following a state inspection that uncovered 20 violations.

Florida Deli Shut Down for Bugs, Dirty Practices, and Cold Foods Not Kept Cool

A freezer may be a couponer or impulse buyer's best friend for its impressive storage capabilities, but it doesn't make a suitable home for all types of food. In fact, it can have the opposite effect of preservation by inducing freezer burn or completely altering a food's physical state after thawing.

8 Foods You Should Never Freeze

Maine, the Pine Tree State, where the winters are long, the seafood is fresh, and the people are as rugged as the coastline. From the lighthouses that dot the shores to the endless forests inland, Maine is a place of natural beauty and hearty traditions. If you’ve spent any time here, you’ve probably caught yourself saying these things. Let’s see just how much Maine is in your bones!

You Know You’re From Maine If You Say These 15 Things

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Virgo season will progress well on August 27. Three struggling zodiac signs will tap Gemini’s immense energy which will help them end their grief. The Half Moon will test their resolve to heal and desire to continue facing hardships. Still, Gemini’s healing vibe will inspire them to end their hardships and change existing circumstances.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Hardships End on August 27, 2024

Massachusetts State

Provincetown, MA

A beachfront in Provincetown, Mass., Aug. 12, 2024. Despite a creeping sense of Hamptons-style gentrification, the town on the tip of Cape Cod, one of America’s oldest art colonies, remains a self-styled bohemian idyll. (Jesse Burke/The New York Times) NEW YORK, NY.- Located at the tip of Cape Cod,...

36 hours in Provincetown, Massachusetts

Quincy, MA

CBS Boston

QUINCY - It's been a tough summer for Massachusetts residents  as beaches across the state have been closed down due to high bacteria levels.Around 50 water sources closed for high bacteria"It's very frustrating," Patty Sarro of Quincy said. Over the past few months, the Mass Department of Public Health, working with the Department of Recreation and Conservation, has deemed dozens of water locations throughout the state closed due to high bacteria levels. "You have to pick and choose your spots, and obviously, you'd hope that the beaches will be open," Scott Simon of Somerville said. DCR reported that 50 locations were closed...

50 Mass. beaches closed for bacteria as residents try to enjoy weekend

New York City, NY

The US Sun

A MISSING teen who disappeared after leaving home to go to a coffee shop has been heroically found safe by a bodyguard. Sophie Barker, 17, was rushed to the hospital after being found late Friday afternoon in Manhattan, New York. The teenager, whose parents said she suffers from a disability, went missing on Thursday morning […]

Missing teen Sophie Barker who vanished while getting coffee is rushed to hospital after being found by hero guard

New Hampshire State

Hey there, future mover! Before you start imagining yourself in a charming New England town, surrounded by picturesque mountains and quaint covered bridges, let me stop you right there. Here are 12 completely valid (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making New Hampshire your new home.

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to New Hampshire

Columbus, OH

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The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has revealed they are still looking for a forever home for an adorable six to seven-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains, "We have received so many applications for identical but much younger Frenchie, Lillian, but no one for Joannie yet."

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

A slow-moving frontal boundary will drop south across the region today and tomorrow, triggering showers and storms today and an area of rain on Tuesday. This boundary extends west to east roughly across Lake Ontario this morning. An area of rain and storms over Canada has moved out over the northern waters of Lake Ontario. This area of precipitation is expected to stay out over the lake until it passes east of the Finger Lakes.

Thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening

Texas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Jack Jewel, a teeny tiny Miniature Poodle mix boy who is ready to completely take over every aspect of your life. For unspecified reasons, this 4-and-a-half-month-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care. He is now living safely with a foster family where he is being spoiled. While he is okay with waiting in foster care for the time being, he hopes you will come bring him to YOUR house soon!

Tiny 4-Pound Miniature Poodle Is Searching For A Home

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Plymouth, MA

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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The week ahead in Maine: Showers and storms Monday

MAINE — Starting the work week with showers and storms. Rain overnight from Sunday will trickle into Monday morning. Areas of drizzle will increase through the...

The week ahead in Maine: Showers and storms Monday

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