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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Rancho Palos Verdes is facing a state of emergency as severe land movement threatens homes and disrupts utilities. Power has been cut to over 100 homes due to landslides, raising fire and safety concerns for residents. City officials are calling for federal aid to help with the growing crisis. No mandatory evacuations have been issued, and residents are allowed to stay in their homes without power or gas, but they’re urged to be extra cautious.

CA Landslides Force Power Cuts

Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Fall and autumn are often used interchangeably to describe the third season of the year. But did you know there's a difference in their original meanings?. "F​all" is about leaves tumbling...

Fall Or Autumn. What Do You Call It? There's a Difference In What They Mean

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Numerous record highs and record warm low temperatures could fall late this week across the West as the heat is cranked up to dangerous levels. See how hot it could be where you live.

Record Heat Scorches The West Late-Week

You might be familiar with Smokey Bear’s fire risk warning signs. Here’s a look at what’s behind them, along with some safety tips in honor of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. You can also click on smokeybear.com/ for more on how you can help prevent wildfires.

Smokey’s Sign Is All About Science

Maine State

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Lewiston, ME

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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

If this summer felt more humid than ever to you, it wasn’t all in your mind. Extreme humid heat has more than doubled in frequency since 1979, according to a 2020 study and new data suggests this summer is another record-breaker. Watch the video to get the full story and learn why humidity makes you feel so bad.

It’s Not In Your Head: This Summer Was More Humid

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring five areas for possible tropical development in the Atlantic. Check out how this year’s hurricane season compares to last year’s season at this time.

Watching 5 Areas In The Atlantic

The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor four areas for possible tropical development in the Atlantic. Check out how the 2024 hurricane season compares to last year’s season at this time.

Will One Of Four Tropical Waves Get A Name?

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Passengers traveling on Carnival Magic were abruptly cut short of their shore excursion in Grand Turk on Monday as the cruise line issued an urgent alert due to deteriorating weather conditions linked to Hurricane Ernesto.

Carnival Cruise Line Rushes Passengers Back to Ship as Weather Worsens

Popular Artifact erected in 4th century A.D. hit by lightning during powerful storm. The Arch of Constantine stands in a popular area for tourists visiting Rome; watch this video to see the damage and hear one tourist describe what happened.

Ancient Roman Landmark Damaged

As tropical systems move across the oceans, they’re given names to help track. Sometimes, in addition to a name, you might hear one referred to as a “fish storm.” But what does this mean? If a meteorologist refers to a storm as “a fish” or “a fish storm,” it’s basically slang meaning a storm that only impacts fish, rather than directly impacting land. Of course, these storms can still cause rip currents and high tides hundreds of miles away, so they are still capable of impacting humans as well. Learn more here.

Weather Words: 'Fish Storm'

Dania Beach, FL

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If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

A bridge in China was hit with something you might not expect. It looks like snow or hail piled up about an inch thick. This left the road slick and caused cars to lose traction or crash. What’s going on? Take a look.

Nature’s Grossest ‘Hail’ Storm

Shocking video shows how a sunken village is re-emerging in central Greece and while the images may seem romantic, the situation could create a crisis for thousands of people. The receding lake is one of the main water supplies for Athens. Watch this video to learn why it's disappearing.

Sunken Village Emerges From Shrinking Lake

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

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

The Icelandic word gluggaveður translates roughly to “window-weather.” The term means, basically, weather that looks wonderful outside, but is actually freezing cold or windy. Not coincidentally, this kind of weather is often found in Iceland, where strong winds frequently blow cold Atlantic air, regardless of the season.

Watch: Yellow Duck Boat Delivers Flood Aid

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