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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.

Indiana State

Mississippi State

If you prefer hiking the Appalachian Mountains over lounging on coastal beaches, this year's least-expensive state to retire may be a good fit for you. For the second year in a row, West Virginia is the most affordable state for retirement in the U.S., according to financial services company Bankrate's best and worst states for retirement report, which published last month.

The 10 most affordable U.S. states for retirement in 2024: Half are in the South

You may be planning to receive Social Security benefits when you reach your retirement age or become eligible, but you may not know that you can lose some of all of your benefits for a variety of reasons -- some of which could be out of your control. Benefits through...

Four Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits

Responding to months of pressure from veterans advocates and elected officials, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Thursday that it will change a widely criticized rule that excludes the most disabled veterans from subsidized housing designed for them. The rule, which HUD officials had previously said they...

HUD Will Allow Disabled Veterans to Subsidize Housing

The Motley Fool

Take back control of your Social Security check with this one trick.

1 Little-Known Social Security Rule Could Boost Your Monthly Check Up to 26.7%, Even if You've Already Claimed Benefits

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Lowndes County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Ashley Waddell, a Mississippi woman has been charged with five separate crimes, including DUI, after crashing into the back of a bus with her vehicle on Tuesday afternoon in Lowndes County.

Mississippi Woman Crashes into Bus, Charged with DUI

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Two men, Alvin Demar and Joshua Carter, have been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking firearms, with some later recovered at crime scenes across multiple states and Canada. A third man, Jamal Plunkett, was sentenced for possessing one of these trafficked weapons.

Georgia Men Sentenced in Multi-State Firearms Trafficking Operation Tied to Violent Crime

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

CBS News

Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to reinstate the Biden administration's latest plan to cancel student debt for millions of borrowers, leaving them in limbo while the appeals process plays out.The justices turned down a request from the Justice Department to lift a sweeping appeals court order that blocked the program, known as the SAVE plan, which has been the subject of legal challenges from more than a dozen GOP-led states in recent months. The court said in an unsigned order that it "expects that the Court of Appeals will render its decision with appropriate dispatch." There were...

Supreme Court won't reinstate Biden's latest student loan forgiveness plan for now

Massachusetts State

Nevada State

GOBankingRates

Lots of retirees decide that after hanging up their work boots and clocking in for decades at a job, it is time for a change of pace. That could involve a move, a downsizing of homes or a collection...

10 Worst States for Retirees To Rent in the Next 5 Years

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

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page also provide us earnings. If it seems like it’s become difficult to buy a new car on an average income, well, you’re not mistaken. The average transaction price of a new car in June was $47,616, according to Edmunds.

Buying a new car in 2024? You need to earn a fat six-figure income to comfortably afford a $50,000 vehicle — here's the math to help drive your decision

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Colorado State

Wilmington, NC

Town Talks

Wilmington landed on a list ranking America's cleanest cities. Fortunately for the Port City, it was put in the clean category. American Lung Association, a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research, ranked 2024's Polluted Cities in America and the top 10 cleanest cities. Wilmington came in 4th on the clean list.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Most Cleanest City in the State

Louisiana State

Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

WyoFile

A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

Los Angeles, CA

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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')

Boulder, CO

JACKSON—U.S. Rep Harriet Hageman on Tuesday touted GOP efforts to thwart campaigns reducing fossil fuel use, proposing that Boulder, Colorado, be stripped of its hydrocarbon infrastructure in a pilot program to test renewables.

Hageman proposes a Boulder, Colorado, fossil-fuel-free experiment

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been over twenty-five years since actor/photographer Roddy McDowall died of lung cancer in 1998. McDowall, despite some career challenges, was one of that breed of rare former child actors who successfully transitioned into Hollywood adulthood. He was also, however, one of the industry's "openly closeted" actors, which came with its own sense of issues. This is his story.

The Not-So-Secret Gay Life of Actor Roddy McDowell: 25 Years After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Syracuse.com

NewsBreak

Even on a cloudy, rainy day, the New York State Fair can be bustling with activity. Tap the link in our bio for today’s handpicked menu and schedule.🎥: Scott Schild

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Even on a cloudy, rainy day, the New York State Fair can be bustling with activity. Tap the link in our bio for today’s handpicked menu and schedule.🎥: Scott Schild - NewsBreak

Even on a cloudy, rainy day, the New York State Fair can be bustling with activity. Tap the link in our bio for today’s handpicked menu and schedule.🎥: Scott Schild

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