Columbus, OH

New Hampshire State

USA TODAY

More Americans died from heat in 2023 than any year in more than two decades of records, according to findings published Monday

Heat killed a record number of Americans last year

California State

Los Angeles Times

The last seven years have been marked by a surge in heat-related deaths, including 2,325 deaths in 2023 — the planet's hottest year on record.

As national heat deaths rise, California girds for worsening bouts of extreme temperature

Arizona State

Nevada State

CBS DFW

Americans are more at risk from the deadly effects of heat than ever before, a new study found.Researchers from the Journal of the American Medical Association say there were 21,518 deaths from 1999-2023 where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, a possible underestimation, they say. In total, heat-related deaths have increased 117% since 1999.The authors of the study, which was released Monday, used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to calculate the mortality rates.While the number of heat-related deaths fluctuated year to year, there was a sharp uptick in the last...

Heat-related deaths are on the rise, according to new study

UPI News

Reversing a prior downward trend, searing summers have caused a sharp uptick in the numbers of Americans who die from heat-related causes, new data shows.

Heat-related deaths keep rising among Americans

It has seemed almost routine this summer to see records broken for heat. It was a historically hot July for Earth. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, it was not only the hottest July on record but also "more likely than not the warmest month on record for the globe since 1850."

Potentially deadly heat wave to expand across the US: 'New highest monthly average'

Texas State

AccuWeather

Bearded fireworms have been found crawling around the Gulf Coast, and accidentally touching one can cause pain for hours and leave your skin sensitive for weeks. Surfers beware: Bearded fireworms, caterpillarlike critters that look like they are straight out of a horror movie are lurking in the sand on Texas beaches.

'Your worst nightmares' are washing up on Texas beaches

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NewsNinja

‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Sag Harbor, NY

Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

Booneville, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department, a Booneville man has been charged with multiple counts of molestation following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a child.

Man Charged with Child Molestation; Woman Accused of Contributing to Delinquency

Nearly 60 million people were sweltering under heat alerts on Wednesday as a late-summer surge of extreme temperatures blanketed much of the eastern half of the United States. "However, much of the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys will feel a couple more days of high temperatures topping into the upper 90s at the hottest locations," added NWS.
In Baltimore, the mayor's office issued a "code red extreme heat alert" and posted on X the locations of five cooling centers opened to support the city's homeless population.

Tens of millions bake under extreme heat in eastern United States

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

New York City, NY

Liza Colón-Zayas used to ride her bike between the living room and kitchen of her grandmother’s apartment in New York City. Her Puerto Rican grandmother didn’t speak English, and Colón-Zayas, a Bronx-native Nuyorican, didn’t speak Spanish. But the two found other ways to communicate: through her grandmother’s patience as she rode her two-wheeler around the tight space; through hand gestures and homemade Puerto Rican food.

Liza Colón-Zayas’ medallion

Los Angeles County, CA

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Rhode Island State

Large temperature variations can negatively affect systems of the human body. Record-breaking heat waves around the world have caused thousands of deaths this year. Researchers have found that, in addition to extreme temperatures, large daily temperature swings can also increase health risks and add to the death toll. What's happening?

New research reveals dangerous side effect of summer heat — here's what you need to know

Maine State

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

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

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J. Souza

Tipping on cruise ships is always a controversial topic. Some cruise passengers believe that tipping should be a personal choice, and others argue that automatic tipping policies are necessary to ensure fair compensation for crew members.

Carnival Responds to Cruise Passenger Wanting to Remove All Tips from Bill

The US Sun

SHOCKING footage shows the terrifying moment a 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked Japan – sparking a tsunami warning. Waves struck the city of Miyazaki on the southwestern island of Kyushu – less than 30 minutes after the 6.9 magnitude quake hit. Warnings have been lifted in several coastal areas of Kyushu and the nearby island of […]

Terrifying moment huge 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan as tsunami hits shores and people flee swinging buildings

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

Colorado State

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

NewsBreak

Heat kills thousands in the US every year. Why are the deaths so hard to track?

After a string of scorching days in June 2023, the body of an 88-year-old man was discovered in his home in Maricopa County, Arizona. His air-conditioner,...

Heat kills thousands in the US every year. Why are the deaths so hard to track?

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