Mountain View, CA

Washington, DC

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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

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

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?

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

Kentucky State

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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

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

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

Did you know your home could spread wildfires? Structures that catch on fire are a key way that flames spread. Here are some safety tips to help stop the spread, in honor of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. You can also click on smokeybear.com for more on how you can help prevent wildfires.

How To Keep Your Home From Spreading Wildfires

Wyoming State

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Update: U.S. Highway 26/287 reopened Friday morning. The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed U.S. Highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass on Thursday afternoon in response to the heat- and wind-driven expansion of the Fish Creek Fire.

Rapidly growing Fish Creek Fire closes highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass

Colorado State

Denver, CO

David Heitz

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

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

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

An ongoing landslide in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, has forced SoCalGas to cut off service to dozens of additional homes, leaving more residents grappling with uncertainty amid the safety hazard.

Landslide Cuts Off More Southern California Homes

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

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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

Kansas City, MO

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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

J. Souza

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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(MA) Get ready to meet an adorable little pup who is ready to start the next chapter of her life. Lovie Island is a Chihuahua and Rat Terrier mix pup who has spent most of her life in a loving home. Sadly, Lovie and her pup siblings were left without a home when their human mom passed away.

Little Chihuahua Who Lost Her Owner Now Headed North And Looking For Love

(MA) Meet Teddy Twilight, an adorable little Shih Tzu mix pup who got dealt an unfortunate hand in life. This pup, along with his brother Enzo, were previously owned pups who were reportedly "very loved". Despite that, their "owners" decided they could no longer care for them, due to the fact that their "family was growing." Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was there to help, and now both pups, who are not a bonded pair, are living safely with foster families. Now, Teddy is ready to find his TRUE family that can actually give him the love and attention he so rightfully deserves.

This Shih Tzu Is Searching For Home After Growing Family No Longer Able To Care For Him

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

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

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