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West Nile Virus cases surge across 31 U.S. states. Learn about the outbreak, symptoms, and prevention measures to stay safe.

West Nile Virus Rising In These 31 States, as Dr. Fauci Hospitalized

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.

Melbourne, FL

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Akeena

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

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29 different pretzel and candy products from Palmer Candy Company across 17 states have been recalled due to Salmonella risk. The affected products were distributed to to stores like Walmart, Target, and Dollar General. The US Food & Drug Adminis...

29 Different Candies And Snacks Are Being Pulled From Walmart And Target Shelves Over Salmonella Poisoning

An international team of infectious disease researchers with the World Mosquito Program, working with colleagues from WeRobotics, has developed a way to release large numbers of mosquitoes infected with a mosquito-killing bacteria into the wild much more efficiently than current methods. In their paper published in the journal Science Robotics,...

Using a drone to release mosquitoes infected with deadly bacteria into the wild

Colorado State

Austin, TX

NewsNation

"She has been found. That’s all we have for now," Brenna Swindell's father Greg said.

Missing daughter of ex-MLB player found; ex-boyfriend arrested

Pennsylvania State

WUSL Power 99

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following symptoms as a result of consuming these products

Recalled Meat Sold In Pennsylvania Spurs Ongoing Hospitalizations, Deaths

Terry, MS

Mississippi News Group

A local man has been arrested following the shooting death of his wife, accorind to the Hinds County Sheriff. A fatal shooting investigation occured in the early morning hours in the 3500 block of Green Gable Rd. in Terry, accoridng to HCSO.

Local man arrested in shooting death of wife

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Apple, a pocket-sized Chihuahua mix girl who is ready to dive into your heart, home, and bed. This 10-week-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely with a foster family while she awaits her future home. Since she is still such a young puppy, she is okay with waiting a while for the perfect family to come and get her. But don't make her wait too long!

Tiny 5-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

North Carolina State

Winston-salem, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

The Independent

 Dr Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was hospitalized after testing positive for West Nile virus.Fauci, a longtime public health official who became a household name as part of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, has now been discharged and is expected to recover fully, a spokesperson said.“Tony Fauci has been hospitalized with a case of West Nile virus. He is now home and is recovering. A full recovery is expected,” the spokesperson said in a statement shared with the Washington Post. The outlet reported that Fauci had spent six days in...

Anthony Fauci hospitalized after testing positive for West Nile Virus

Maine State

Check your refrigerator and pantry: the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) just announced an active recall of apple juice sold nationwide due to arsenic levels higher than what FDA guidance allows. The recall was initiated on August 15 and involves approximately 9,535 cases of Great Value brand apple juice....

Apple Juice Sold in 27 States Recalled Due to Arsenic Contamination

CBS Chicago

As Dr. Anthony Fauci recovers from West Nile virus, questions are circling about the illness, including how it's contracted, its symptoms and preventing it. Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases who headed up the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic, told CBS News on Saturday that he is expected to make a full recovery at home after being hospitalized for days nearly two weeks prior. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joined "CBS Mornings" on Monday to share details on the disease. Here's what to know: How West Nile virus is contractedThe West Nile...

What to know about West Nile virus symptoms after Fauci's diagnosis

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Kentucky State

FOX 56

Nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold at Walmart stores are being recalled due to elevated levels of arsenic, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Apple juice sold at Walmart in Kentucky recalled due to arsenic levels

Scripps News

Recalled cucumbers linked to a salmonella outbreak are getting hundreds of people sick. Here's what to know.

Cucumbers recalled for salmonella linked to 450 illnesses in 31 states

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

A check from an Irvine business was intercepted from the mail around May 3, according to the Irvine Police Department . This man is suspected of depositing the stolen check into an ATM account. The investigation is ongoing, but it would be helpful to the investigation to identify this suspect.

Man wanted for stealing a $20K check in Irvine and depositing it at an ATM

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.

Williamson County sprays for mosquitos

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