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Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Denver, CO

David Heitz

An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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

Salem, OH

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 National Hurricane Center is monitoring several areas for possible tropical development. The Gulf system will bring heavy rain to the coastline, regardless of development. Here’s the forecast.

All Eyes On The Gulf And Tropical Atlantic

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Emily Standley Allard

There are many complex and nuanced reasons why people might get back together with an ex. Taking an ex-partner back is a big decision that's not to be taken lightly but sometimes the decision is in the stars. Some zodiac signs are even known for potentially getting back with their exes more than others. Let's see which 4 are the most likely and dive in why.

4 Zodiac Signs That Always Go Back to Their Exes

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?

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

A Ferris wheel’s cabins were no match for the strong winds of Typhoon Yagi as the powerful storm clobbered southern China’s Hainan Island. Watch as they spin in circles amid what was once the planet’s most powerful tropical cyclone of 2024 so far.

Ferris Wheel Cabins No Match For Typhoon Yagi

Thursday, September 5: Madhya Pradesh's monsoon season, which typically runs from June 1 to September 30, arrived later than usual this year but has made up for lost time with a significant 11% surplus in rainfall. Over the past two months, the number of rain-deficit districts in the state dropped dramatically from 18 to just one, with only Rewa reporting a shortfall.

Despite Monsoon's Late Arrival, Madhya Pradesh Records 11% Surplus; Heavy Rains to Lash on September 5-6

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

Colorado State

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Helicopter crews ferried down scores of tourists stranded atop of one of Switzerland's most popular mountain resorts on Friday after a mudslide a day earlier cut off road access until next week.

Tourists Helicoptered Down From Swiss Mountain Resort After Mudslide Cuts Off Road Access

Waterspouts will be a threat to the Great Lakes region late this week and into the weekend as a pattern change brings cool air and moisture across warm lake waters. Time it out here.

Great Lakes: Waterspout Threat Ahead

Aurora, CO

The City of Aurora’s plan for a homeless navigation campus focusing on “work first” is coming together. The City Council will vote during its study session Monday on a resolution sponsored by council member Dustin Zvonek that spells out how the campus will operate. “The City of Aurora wishes to pursue an alternative to the ‘Housing First’ approach, by setting requirements and expectations for housing to include participation in addiction recovery, mental health, and job training programs to better address homelessness,” the resolution states. “It is inhumane and economically unwise to allow individuals experiencing homelessness to remain on the streets, or simply offer unconditional housing, rather than providing them with the necessary support services that offer a structured path to self-sufficiency and housing.”

Aurora’s ‘work first’ homeless plan: Instilling responsibility

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More passengers who sailed on the P&O Cruises ship Ventura earlier this year are seeking compensation after getting sick with gastrointestinal symptoms. So far, more than 80 people have instructed law firms to pursue legal action against the cruise line, according to news reports.

Over 80 Cruise Passengers Seeking Compensation from Cruise Line After Getting Sick

A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

Cruise Passenger Warns Against Being Barefoot on a Cruise: "Just About Stepped Into a Pile..."

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Phoenix, AZ

The city's seen 100+ days of temps 100 degrees or hotter. Some call it miserable, while others say you learn to accept it. There could be at least some relief coming for Phoenix soon. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel...

This Summer’s Biggest Polluting Events

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