A shark bit a Florida teenager on the leg during a lifeguard training camp on Monday morning, according to officials. The incident took place near the Ponce Inlet lifeguard tower shortly before noon, where the 14-year-old boy was practicing water entries as part of his training. Teen Attacked During Training Exercise Volusia County Beach Safety … Read more
As Sacramento continues to endure triple-digit temperatures, many residents are finding solace in cooling centers set up across the region. These centers are proving to be essential for those seeking respite from the relentless heat. Cooling Centers: A Lifeline in Extreme Heat Marsha Scribner, a regular visitor to the Wackford Center in Elk Grove, relies … Read more
As of 9:30 a.m. ET on Monday, more than 1,350 U.S. flights have been canceled and over 1,000 others delayed due to Hurricane Beryl, according to flight tracker FlightAware. The storm made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, as a Category 1 hurricane early Monday morning, the National Hurricane Center reported. Matagorda is located less than 100 … Read more
As school ends and temperatures rise, young people across America face the risk of losing the reading and math skills they acquired during the academic year. On average, children lose about 20% of their reading progress and 27% of their math progress during the summer, according to a 2020 study published in the American Educational … Read more
A block party on Detroit’s east side turned deadly on Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of two people and injuries to more than a dozen others. According to Michigan State Police, this tragic incident is the latest in a series of firearm-related violence across the nation. Deadly Incident at Block Party The shooting occurred … Read more
As the back-to-school season approaches, Target is ready with special deals and promotions to ease the burden on parents and students alike. This week, the Minneapolis-based retailer is launching back-to-school and back-to-college sales, offering significant discounts on essential items, including a bundle of 20 classroom necessities priced at $20 and trendy backpacks for just $5. … Read more
Authorities are investigating the death of a motorcyclist who succumbed to heat exposure in Death Valley National Park over the weekend. This incident occurred as the region experienced record-high temperatures. Tragic Incident in Badwater Basin The National Park Service Rangers reported that the fatality occurred on Saturday near Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North … Read more
A tragic boat crash in Southern California resulted in one fatality and ten injuries after a 48-foot vessel collided with the Alamitos Bay jetty. The accident occurred around 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday, as reported by the Long Beach Fire Department in a news release on Thursday. Details of the Incident The boat, which crashed into … Read more
In a significant legal decision, Kansas’ highest court reaffirmed that the state constitution protects abortion access, striking down laws that regulated abortion providers more strictly than other healthcare professionals and banned a common second-trimester procedure. The Kansas Supreme Court’s 5-1 rulings on Friday signal stricter limits on the state’s ability to regulate abortion, a development … Read more
Several people sustained injuries during the opening ceremony of the “Stadium of Fire,” an annual 4th of July celebration in Utah. The event, which features a variety of patriotic displays, took place at Brigham Young University’s LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo and included a jet flyover, a skydiving display, and a performance by the Jonas … Read more