Amidst another sweltering heat wave, New Yorkers trying to cool off at the beach are now facing an unusual threat: sharks swimming dangerously close to shore. On Monday afternoon, Lido Beach on Long Island was abruptly closed after a 7-foot-long shark was spotted just 25 feet from the shoreline. Town of Hempstead lifeguards confirmed the … Read more
A wildfire on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, which threatened approximately 200 homes, has been successfully contained as of early Tuesday morning. The blaze scorched around 1,000 acres near the communities of Hanapēpē and Kaumakani, according to the Kauai Fire Department. The fire initially disrupted electricity services to users on the island’s western side. Rapid … Read more
A 23-year-old woman and her 52-year-old father from Green Bay, Wisconsin, were found dead on Friday afternoon in Canyonlands National Park, Utah. They had succumbed to dehydration and heat exhaustion after running out of water during their hike. Temperatures soared to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday, exacerbating the already difficult hike. The father and … Read more
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a stern directive to CenterPoint Energy, the utility company at the center of criticism for widespread power outages in the Houston area following Hurricane Beryl. Abbott has given CenterPoint until the end of the month to present a comprehensive plan to prevent future outages or face executive orders to … Read more
Winston, one of the oldest and most cherished gorillas in the world, passed away at the age of 52. A beloved figure at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Winston was known for his quirky yet gentle nature, captivating both visitors and scientists alike. The western lowland silverback, a critically endangered species, had lived at … Read more
Wednesday “Wendy” Johnson, a 51-year-old postal worker from North Carolina, was found unresponsive in a bathroom shortly after working in the back of a non-air-conditioned postal truck on a scorching day. Johnson, who had dedicated over 20 years to the United States Postal Service (USPS), died on June 6. On the day of her death, temperatures … Read more
Texas has reported 10 cases of dengue fever in 2024, as U.S. health officials emphasize caution against the mosquito-borne disease amid a historic global surge. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, all 10 cases were linked to international travel. Dengue Fever’s Rising Threat in Texas Officials warn that a few people have … Read more
Northern Illinois experienced an unexpected jolt early Monday morning as a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck the region. At precisely 2:53 a.m. local time, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the epicenter near Somonauk, a village approximately 64 miles west of Chicago. The early-morning tremor caught residents off guard, awakening many from their sleep. Impact … Read more
A blind woman, Kamille Richardson, alleged that her Uber driver left her stranded after dropping her off at the wrong location during a May ride in North Carolina. Richardson, who has been blind since birth, is an independent traveler and business owner. She recounted her “traumatizing” experience at a press conference alongside her attorney and … Read more
Smoke was reported inside the cabin of an American Airlines flight traveling from Miami to San Francisco on Friday, resulting in minor injuries to three passengers. Flight 2045 landed at San Francisco International Airport at approximately 11 a.m. PT when the crew noticed smoke emanating from the cabin as the aircraft approached the gate. Fire … Read more