Wyoming State

Columbus, OH

After a boiling hot geyser — an extremely rare kind of hot spring that erupts under pressure — suddenly hurled scalding water and debris high into the air in Yellowstone National Park, the cause of the explosion has been revealed. The explosion happened at approximately 10a.m. on Tuesday...

Yellowstone's Sudden Hydrothermal Explosion Cause Revealed

A hydrothermal explosion rocked the Biscuit Basin area of Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning, sending tourists scrambling to safety as boiling water, rocks, and heaps of mud went flying into the air amidst a huge plume of steam. Park officials say that no injuries have been reported. But for...

Scientists Say Huge Hydrothermal Explosion at Yellowstone Not Sign of Impending Supervolcano Eruption

NBC News

An area of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming where a hydrothermal explosion launched steam and debris into the air Tuesday will be closed for the rest of the season because more blasts may occur, officials said. No one was hurt in the blast at around 10 a.m. Tuesday in Biscuit...

Yellowstone closes Biscuit Basin for the season after hydrothermal explosion

102.5 The Bone

A geyser explosion in Yellowstone National Park sent dozens of visitors running Tuesday morning, officials said. Videos taken of the event show the dramatic moment, with water and debris raining down over the park's Biscuit Basin thermal area, about two miles from Old Faithful. The geothermal explosion damaged the boardwalk, but did not cause any injuries, officials said. The Biscuit Basin has been temporarily closed while geologists investigate the event.

Yellowstone geyser explosion sends visitors running

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Baltimore, MD

Locally potent storms will bring the risk of travel disruptions and power outages in parts of the East into Thursday. AccuWeather meteorologists say cities from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh, Charlotte, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and others along the Interstate 70, 80, 85 and 95 corridors will be at risk for drenching and disruptive thunderstorms that could trigger substantial travel delays before less humid air settles in later in the week.

Locally severe thunderstorms to threaten travel disruptions in DC and Baltimore

Colorado State

Denver, CO

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The sun looked orange as it shined through a thick blanket of wildfire smoke on Tuesday across a large area of North America, including in Denver, and the smoke could spread even farther in the coming days. The sun appeared orange and red through a layer of haze on Tuesday...

Wildfire smoke descends across central US, causes 'unhealthy' air quality

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Oregon State

Saint Augustine, FL

Lisa S. Gerard

Brittany Tavar, 45, disappeared from her home in St. Augustine, Florida, on July 6, 2010. She was part of a large family scattered on the other side of the country. Brittany's friends in the area described her as generous and caring. Not only was she regarded as a kind person, she was known to help others in need.

Florida Woman Befriends Homeless Man in 2010; Both Tragically Vanish

Current sea ice extent across both the Arctic and Antarctic regions is running very close to record lows as of late July, according to data from the National Snow and Ice Data Center. The Arctic. The above image from the NSIDC shows the latest Arctic sea ice extent (white area)...

Global sea ice extent update

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

Charlotte, NC

“The first thing I said was, ‘Oh god,’” a neighbor said. “I know apartments the way they’re designed. I knew that was the bedroom." A man was killed after a tree collapsed on a Charlotte apartment early Monday morning, according to the Charlotte fire department.

Man killed after lightning strike sends tree crashing into apartment

Kerrville, TX

Drone footage captures the dangerous level of flooding seen in Kerrville, Texas, as residents were urged to keep off of roadways and stay home.

Texas town hit with extensive flooding

NewsNinja

In a deeply distressing event that has left the community of Padana village in Lahore reeling, a 15-year-old boy named Arsalan sadly ended his life by leaping from a water tank. The tragic incident is believed to have happened following Arsalan's receipt of poor grades in his final exams, a critical juncture in the educational structure of Pakistan.

Tragedy Strikes: Teenager Commits Suicide Over Exam Results in Lahore

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Sunset Magazine

Yellowstone National Park recently experienced a hydrothermal explosion near Sapphire Pool in the Biscuit Basin thermal area.

A Hydrothermal Explosion Has Shut Down Some Parts of Yellowstone National Park

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorable puppy named Koi who they describe as a “sweet and happy little puppy who found himself dumped at a high kill shelter for unknown reasons.” Despite the harsh start to his life, Koi remains an adorable and energetic puppy. Now, thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. giving him a second chance and rescuing him from the high-kill shelter, Koi is ready for adoption and looking for his forever home.

Meet Koi: The Sweet & Happy Little Puppy Dumped At A High-Kill Shelter

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Hydrothermal explosion leads to closure of parts of Yellowstone National Park

(CNN) — The Biscuit Basin area of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming is closed following a hydrothermal explosion Tuesday morning, park officials said in a news...

Hydrothermal explosion leads to closure of parts of Yellowstone National Park

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