Michigan State

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Columbus, OH

Japanese authorities are urging people across their country to take precautions against the possibility of a mega-earthquake in the coming days; if such a huge earthquake were to occur, there could be significant tsunami impacts across Hawaii and the west coast of North America. A strong magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck...

Megaquake Earthquake Advisory Issued; Expires in 7 Days

North Carolina State

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Boone, NC

Town Talks

Looking for a laid-back summer getaway? North Carolina has you covered with its charming small towns, perfect for a long weekend escape. Southern Living recently recognized our state by including four North Carolina towns in their list of "The 15 Most Adorable Small Towns for a Summer Getaway."

4 North Carolina Small Towns Named Most Adorable In The South

AccuWeather

An unusually strong storm for the summer will spin ashore in the Northwest with areas of rain that can slow travel and thunderstorms that can cause damage. Gusty winds will raise the fire risk. An unusually potent North Pacific storm for mid-August slowly swinging inland in the northwestern United States...

Potent storm to blast northwestern US with rain, thunderstorms

New Hampshire State

The Hill

(NEXSTAR) – Geomagnetic storm conditions observed over the weekend strengthened Monday morning, creating a “major disturbance in Earth’s magnetic field,” the Space Weather Prediction Center said. The storm reached a G4 level in strength — the second-highest on the scale, classified as “severe” — just before...

Rare, severe geomagnetic storm hits Earth: Will it impact the grid?

Long Beach, CA

TheBoutiqueAdventurer

When you think of the United States, perhaps things like baseball, McDonald’s, the New York Times Square, or the Grand Canyon are the first things to pop into your mind. But what about pollution? Probably not.

Top 10 Most Polluted US Cities: A Shocking Smog Crisis

Torrential storms lashing South Asia have killed hundreds of people since June, official data showed Tuesday, with flooding and landslides causing widespread devastation during the treacherous monsoon season. Weather-related disasters are common during the monsoon season from June to September, but experts say climate change is increasing their frequency and...

Death toll mounting from South Asia's devastating monsoon

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

Colorado State

Climate change is turbo-charging summer temperatures all over the country, but heat is more intense in cities, where over 260 million Americans live.

American cities are getting unbearably hot. These ones are roasting the most

Idaho State

For the 2024/25 winter, the Farmers’ Almanac predicts to be a “wet whirlwind” with significant precipitation and storms. Northern Plains and Great Lakes regions will experience deep cold, with frigid temperatures also reaching the South. The Northeast is expected to receive above-normal snow, while the Pacific Northwest...

Farmers’ Almanac Predicts “Wet Whirlwind” Winter for 2024/25

Hawaii State

The Independent

 Tropical Storm Hone barrelled toward Hawaii’s Big Island early Thursday morning, as residents braced for impact.The National Weather Service (NWS) said that the system had strengthened, swirling east-southeast of the Hawaiian Islands at 16 mph, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 45 mph and higher speed gusts.Here is the 5 PM HST update for Tropical Storm Hone. A Flash Flood Watch and a Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for the Big Island. The next update is scheduled for 8 PM HST. Visit https://t.co/ZtuCL9tVrL and https://t.co/RVxuBblk3c for the latest information. pic.twitter.com/EJZPlkRTWG— NWSHonolulu (@NWSHonolulu) August 23, 2024Tropical-storm-force winds extend...

Hawaii braces for Tropical Storm Hone that could bring flash floods, powerful winds to Big Island

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

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Weather is usually fairly predictable, as it’s supposed to be. There’s a whole field of science dedicated to predicting the […]

Strangest Weather Events Ever Recorded

Dangerous complexes of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts are expected from the northern Plains through the Midwest next week. In the wake of a July lull of severe weather across the Midwest and northern Plains, the pattern could turn volatile heading into the final days of the month.

Severe thunderstorm risk to ramp up across the Central states

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

Impacts from a tropical system Tropical Storm Hone are likely in the Hawaiian Islands this weekend, with heavy rain and large surf expected. A tropical storm watch and a flood watch have been issued for the Big Island. Tropical Storm Hone formed Thursday afternoon and is expected to maintain tropical...

Hone Heads to Hawaii - Tropical Storm Watch Issued For the Big Island

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Florida State

NBC News

A storm hovering over Cuba will take aim at Florida's west coast and the Gulf of Mexico, with federal forecasters saying it's likely to become a tropical storm by late Saturday. Until then, the front is being called Tropical Depression Four, with the name Debby available should it graduate to...

Tropical Depression 4 expected to strengthen over southeastern Gulf of Mexico

Not only do tropical storms like this one leave thousands of people without power, but the pollution of waterways often has longer-term ripple effects. Tropical Storm Debby is hardly the first weather event with intense rainfall in North Carolina — yet the state remains woefully underprepared, leaving millions of people at risk.

Storm highlights major threat inundating cities in the American South: 'This is not over'

Planet Detroit

These Michigan counties stood out among the 100 worst for air pollution in the United States.

The 5 worst Michigan counties for air quality

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