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Florida State

A tropical wave currently near the Greater Antilles is showing signs of potential development into Tropical Storm Debby. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) and various meteorological models are tracking this system as it moves towards the Gulf of Mexico or the waters near Florida. The system's progression could significantly impact weather patterns in the southeastern United States.

Tropical Storm Gains Strength: Gulf Coast and Florida Brace for Possible Storm

UPI News

The National Weather Service said Thursday that Pacific Ocean Tropical Storm Carlotta is expected to become a hurricane late Thursday or Friday.

Forecasters predict Tropical Storm Carlotta to grow into hurricane

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Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

We are still holding on to relatively dry and and relatively low dew points in the mid to upper 50s. That is still keeping things rather comfortable and it is certainly better than dew points in the low 70s and temperatures in the 90s. We will see sunshine today. There have been upper troughs rotating around an upper low in Eastern Canada and you can see it clearly on the satellite loop but most of the clouds with this are well to the northeast so we should be no worse than partly sunny today and at times mostly sunny. High temperatures will be in the low to middle 80s;

Ernesto strengthens, hurricane warning Bermuda, Showers thunderstorms weekend Northeast US

New York State

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Thumbwind Publications

Central New York, Northeast Pennsylvania, and Southeast Coastal Regions Brace for Impact. Binghamton, NY – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for central New York and northeast Pennsylvania, highlighting the risk of severe weather over the next few days. The advisory, issued at 2:16 PM EDT on Sunday, August 4, 2024, warns of isolated strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, particularly east of Interstate 81. These storms may bring gusty winds and heavy downpours.

Severe Weather Alert: Hurricane Debby and Severe Storms Threaten Eastern U.S.

War History Online

In 1958, the US Air Force accidentally dropped a nuclear bomb over a residential area. The accident became known as the Mars Bluff Incident.

The US Air Force Accidentally Dropped A Nuclear Bomb On A Playhouse In South Carolina

Jennifer Lopez kinda had Instagram on her side as photos of her strolling around with an ice cream circulated last month. On July 14, Just Jared shared snaps of the 55-year-old enjoying her frozen treat in The Hamptons, with the gallery seeing her spending time with estranged husband Ben Affleck‘s teenage daughter Violet.

Jennifer Lopez In Skimpy Top Caught In ‘Unflattering’ Photos With Ice Cream

Illinois State

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Missouri State

National Weather Force

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Mississippi Valley, especially impacting eastern Missouri, western Illinois, and western Kentucky, from Thursday late evening into the overnight hours. Main Impact: Damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Check below for further details.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Likely; MS Valley Area; Late Evening; August 15th

Georgia State

Augusta, GA

BIN: Black Information Network

36-year-old Shameka Toran was found dead in a vehicle after her mother received odd text messages.

Missing Black Woman Found Dead In Vehicle After Mom Received Odd Texts

New Haven, CT

Herbie J Pilato

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

Arizona State

Latin Times

As the Arizona senatorial elections continue to near, the latest figures show that Republican candidateKari Lake is now trailing her opponent, Democrat Ruben Gallego, by a larger margin than before. Concretely, a study by HighGround shows Gallego with a double-digit lead over Lake, getting 49.6% of the support compared to...

Trump ally Kari Lake's chances of winning a Senate seat in Arizona are dwindling, new polls suggest

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Mississippi State

The Mississippi Territory was carved out of lands once claimed by Georgia and Spain. In 1798, the U.S. Congress organized the Mississippi Territory, encompassing a vast land stretching from the Mississippi River to the Chattahoochee River. This newly formed territory was sparsely populated and faced numerous challenges, including conflicts with Native American tribes, disputes over land ownership, and the lingering influence of European powers.

What Was Mississippi Called Before it Became a State?

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

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

The Finger Lakes region is caught between low pressure over eastern Canada and high pressure over the Midwest. A disturbance rotating around the low will drop south toward the region, bringing a continued chance for scattered showers today. A different piece of atmospheric energy passed through early this morning with...

A few more showers to start the week

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Brentwood, TN

Whiskey Riff

Last week, a real estate listing by Interluxe, a luxury home auction company, stated that a house (and land) was for sale in Brentwood, Tennessee with ties to country music star Kenny Chesney. Well, apparently that’s not exactly close to the truth…. The massive home is listed for $3.5...

“I’ve Never Been Inside Any Part Of It” — Kenny Chesney “Sickened” By Deceptive Real Estate Listing Claiming He Owned A Cabin On The Property

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Pompano Beach, FL

Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

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Thursday PM Forecast: tropical moisture keeps scattered storms for another afternoon

Tropical moisture has pushed into the region causing an uptick in the number of showers and thunderstorms. While the rain is needed, some thunderstorms could produce...

Thursday PM Forecast: tropical moisture keeps scattered storms for another afternoon

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