Washington, DC

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Columbus, OH

Los Angeles, CA

TIME

Meteorologists say the Fourth of July could be “hot as a firecracker" amid heat alerts impacting tens of millions.

Here's What States Are Under Heat Alerts for July 4

Wisconsin State

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Minnesota State

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

Severe weather risks are shifting this week back to Plains and Midwest while the weather in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic states couldn't be better to start off this holiday week. In the Northern Plains today we have severe thunderstorm and elevated tornado risks for the Dakotas, Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota. The riska area shifts eastward Tuesday and Wednesday in the Middle and Upper Mississippi River Valley from Missouri and Kansas northward into parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Tornado risk will also be elevated.

Severe storms Plains & Midwest next few days while beautiful weather covers Northeast & Mid Atlantic

The Mirror US

Temperatures ahead of the Fourth of July holiday are set to stay in the triple digits as California will see weather soar past a scorching 110 degrees before storms bring hot and humid conditions

Fourth of July weather: Map shows extreme heat bringing record-breaking temperatures before storms hit

Irish Star

A woman has shared a video to TikTok showing the moment her boyfriend decided to volunteer to do something on their flight, leaving her completely shocked.

'My boyfriend got up for a bathroom break on a plane - I soon found out what was taking him so long'

The US Sun

PARENTS who found their daughter dead just hours after a suspected tummy bug have paid tribute to their "beautiful shining star". Devastated Eddie and Debbie Morrison discovered 10-year-old Shaylisha unresponsive on the sofa at home on May 30. Only the day before, she had complained of feeling sick and having...

Parents who found daughter, 10, dead on the sofa one day after ‘tummy bug’ pay tribute to their ‘beautiful shining star’

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Maryland State

Boyds, MD

New York Post

A Maryland soon-to-be grandfather died after he was struck in the back of the head when he tried to apologize to his neighbors over his dogs running into their backyard, his heartbroken family claimed. 

Marvin Guevara’s dogs escaped his Boyd home through a hole in his fence onto his neighbor’s property on June 14, according to the Montgomery County Police Department.

Guevara, 40, then went to his neighbor’s house to retrieve the dogs and apologize for the inconvenience, his daughter-in-law, Flor Flores, told News4.



The family man had gotten into a “verbal argument” with an unidentified female at the property over his...

Maryland grandfather-to-be, 40, dies after fight with neighbor over his dogs running into their yard: ‘He did not deserve that’

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

The National Weather Service has warned of record temperatures over parts of the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic.

U.S. Cities That Will Be Hit Hardest By the 'Heat Dome'

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

ABC News

This year's summer solstice arrives as a dangerous heat wave impacts millions across the country, with early-season extreme heat impacting multiple regions.

When the hottest temperatures are expected this summer

WyoFile

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Nevada State

Excessive heat warnings have been issued for much of California and parts of Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Arizona with areas under red flag warnings due to intense heat since Tuesday

Map shows 21 states to hit triple-digit temperatures over July 4 amid 'deadly' heatwave warning

We will get the first week of July off to a very soggy start as a front stalls in the area, bringing a risk for numerous showers and thunderstorms on Monday evening (more on that shortly). While rain chances back off a little bit Tuesday and Wednesday as the front meanders and weakens, we will get at least a brief break from the advisory-level heat that punctuated the end of June. Rain will keep highs to the upper 80s on Monday, while onshore flow Tuesday helps to keep highs tamped down to the mid-80s. Warming begins again Wednesday, though, with upper 80s yielding to mid-90s on the Fourth of July. We’re in the upper 90s for Friday and the weekend with standard afternoon and evening shower and thunderstorm chances expected.

The week ahead: Soggy start cools us off slightly, but heat will return for the Fourth

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Quitman, GA

Vanishing Georgia

This was one of the most common house types in working class neighborhoods at the turn of the last century.

Hall and Parlor Cottage, Circa 1900, Quitman

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

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Hyattsville, MD

Silver Spring, MD

Bladensburg, MD

Falls Church, VA

Glen Echo, MD

NewsBreak

HEAT ALERT: Friday brings hot and humid feel-like temps near 105 degrees

ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Plan for an even hotter and more humid day to round out the week this Friday. The National Weather Service has posted...

HEAT ALERT: Friday brings hot and humid feel-like temps near 105 degrees

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