Higher energy bills? Here's why you're seeing more of them (and how to save)
Higher energy bills? Here's why you're seeing more of them (and how to save)
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CBS NewsTeen will lose her leg after shark attack in Florida
Addison Bethea was scalloping along the gulf coast with her older brother, a firefighter, when a 9-foot-long shark latched onto her thigh.
- Naples Daily News
Tropics watch: National Hurricane Center watching 3 tropical waves in Atlantic basin
No new tropical cyclones are expected over the next five days but as Tropical Storm Colin reminded us, conditions can change rapidly.
- LA Times
Electra fire nears 4,000 acres, threatens power grid, officials say
Out-of-control Electra fire threatens more than 1,000 structures and prompts multiple evacuation orders in Amador and Calaveras counties.
- BBC
Climate change: 'Sand battery' could solve green energy's big problem
A storage device made from sand may overcome the biggest issue in the transition to renewable energy.
- Idaho Statesman
BLM determines cause of 114-acre Boise-area wildfire on July 4. It might surprise you
The fire, which started near the World Center for Birds of Prey on Monday evening, has been contained.
- The Stockton Record
Electra Fire: Wildfire in Amador County strands 4th of July revelers, explodes to 3,034 acres
Firefighters are battling a fresh wildfire that broke out Monday at a recreation area in Amador County packed with Fourth of July revelers.
- Bloomberg
Italy Declares State of Emergency on Impact From Drought
(Bloomberg) -- Italy declared a state of emergency in five northern and central regions devastated by a recent drought, as a severe heat wave takes its toll on agriculture and threatens power supplies.Most Read from BloombergNatural Gas Soars 700%, Becoming Driving Force in the New Cold WarBezos Slams Biden Over Call for Lowering of Gas PricesPerson of Interest in July 4 Parade Shooting That Killed Six in Police CustodyTesla Pauses Plants After Ending Shaky Quarter With a Production MilestoneCit
- AccuWeather
Floodwaters race through Montana city and leave damage behind
Dramatic footage from Helena, Montana, showed roaring floodwaters overwhelming streets in the city on July 3. A storm began to sweep through Helena on Sunday evening, bringing fierce wind gusts and significant flooding with it. Video acquired by Storyful and shot by passerby Andy Shirtliff showed water up to the wheel well of vehicles as they drove through downtown Helena. The water made its way into some buildings downtown, including The Lewis and Clark Library. Maintenance teams worked quickly
- LA Times
Body parts, hiking gear found on Italian glacier after avalanche that killed 7
The number of people missing is reduced to five after several hikers were reported safe, following a deadly avalanche in northern Italy.
- Los Angeles Times Opinion
Letters to the Editor: We're sucking California dry. Stop, or our kids will inherit a hellscape
A former spokesman at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California calls on state officials to make sacrifices now or risk drying out the state completely.
- Miami Herald
Officials rush to get tight, plastic container off cub’s head in Connecticut heat
“Given the warm weather and tight fit of the container, it was important to try and free the cub quickly.”
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Severe storms expected in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin, including hail and wind up to 60 mph
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for southeastern Wisconsin until 3 a.m.
- Charlotte Observer
‘Gross’ algae on North Carolina lake is actually thousands of molting flies, expert says
“It’s gross & scummy, but doesn’t appear to be a threat to water quality.”
- Tacoma News Tribune
Know your WA snakes: How to avoid a venomous bite, and what to do if you don’t
These Washington snakes can be deadly. Here’s how to identify a snake on your next hike.
- Raleigh News and Observer
Lightning strike leaves man unresponsive near North Carolina coast, cops say
He was taken to a hospital, officials said.
- The Florida Times-Union
La Nina, El Nino and ENSO: Weather events afar impact Florida; get ready for a dry summer
Events in the eastern South Pacific along the western coast of South America impact Jacksonville and Florida. It's about La Nina, El Nino and ENSO.
- Washington Post
What's with all the bison attacks lately?
It has been a tumultuous summer for Yellowstone National Park. Following catastrophic rain and flooding at the beginning of peak visitor season last month, the park was closed as officials assessed and repaired damaged roads and bridges. As it reopens in phases, tourists are returning - and getting into trouble with wildlife. This year, three people in a short period of time were attacked after getting too close to bison.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interestin
- Argus Leader
Sioux Falls' sky turned green amid severe weather. See the strange phenomenon in photos
As Sioux Falls braced for severe weather and storms, the sky turned green. Here's a look at the strange weather occurrence.
- Associated Press Videos
1,200 firefighters battling California wildfire
Evacuation orders have been expanded for remote communities near a wildfire that's chewing through California forests. The Sierra Nevada Gold Country fire tripled in size to more than 4.7 square miles Tuesday. (June 5) (AP video by Noah Berger)
- Tri-City Herald
WA’s deadline for no more fossil fuel impossible if Snake River dams breached, study says
Deadline approaching for public comment on study to breach dams.