Category: Regional & State News

Federal Agency Issues New Alerts Targeting Much of Northern US

Canadian wildfire smoke is again inundating parts of the northern United States this week, triggering air quality alerts spanning Montana to Vermont. The alerts have been issued by the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) across about a dozen states on Monday morning, according to a map provided by the agency. Some news outlets estimated that the…


Some Property Insurance Companies Remain Committed to Florida This Hurricane Season

State Farm announced on July 13 it would recommit to providing property insurance to Floridians. The decision came just one day after one of its competitors announced its exit from the state. “State Farm plans to continue our substantial presence in the Florida insurance marketplace. Our current plans include a commitment to responsible growth so…


State Farm Joins 19 Property Insurance Companies Remaining Committed to Florida Homeowners This Hurricane Season

State Farm announced on July 13 it would recommit to providing property insurance to Floridians. The decision came just one day after one of its competitors announced its exit from the state. “State Farm plans to continue our substantial presence in the Florida insurance marketplace. Our current plans include a commitment to responsible growth so…


‘Extremely Dangerous Heat Wave’ in Southwest US to Continue: NWS

An already dangerous heat wave is continuing to affect parts of the Southern and Western United States, with temperatures expected to exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) in multiple places this week. More than 90 million people are under heat alerts, according to CNN. In a July 16 update, the National Weather Service (NWS)…


‘Extremely Dangerous Heatwave’ in Southwest US to Continue: NWS

A dangerous heatwave is continuing to affect the southern part of the United States, with temperatures expected to exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) in multiple places this week. In a July 16 update, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned about an “extremely dangerous heat wave” that is affecting the southwest to continue in…


‘Extremely Dangerous Heat Wave’ to Scorch Parts of US: NWS

More than 100 million people across the United States are sweltering under extreme heat alerts or advisories as an already dangerous heat wave is continuing to affect a broad swath of the country, with temperatures expected to exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) in multiple places this week. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned…


Linn Grant Wins First LPGA Title at Dana Open, Beating Allisen Corpuz by 3 Shots

SYLVANIA, Ohio—Linn Grant won her first LPGA Tour title after an outstanding start to her career in Europe, enduring a charge from U.S. Women’s Open champion Allisen Corpuz and closing with a 3–under 68 for a three-shot victory in the Dana Open on Sunday. Allisen Corpuz hits her approach shot onto the 18th green during…


Arizona City Bans Natural Grass Front Yards in Newly Built Homes

As Arizona faces drought and intense heat, the city in Scottsdale has banned natural grass in the front yards of newly built homes in an effort to conserve water. The measure was supported unanimously by the Scottsdale City Council and will apply to single-family homes constructed or permitted after Aug. 15. “By adopting this ordinance,…


Arrests Have Been Made in a Human Remains Trade Tied to Harvard Medical School—Here’s What to Know

What Happened? Federal investigators discovered a human remains trade with connections to Harvard Medical School and have arrested people in several states. According to prosecutors, the defendants were part of a nationwide network of people who bought and sold remains stolen from the medical school and an Arkansas mortuary. One of those charged, 55-year-old Cedric…


Hundreds of Falun Gong Practitioners Hold Rally and Parade in San Francisco, Commemorating 24 Years of Anti-Persecution Efforts

SAN FRANCISCO—More than 300 Falun Gong practitioners and supporters rallied at Harry Bridges Plaza in San Francisco on July 15, followed by a grand parade through the city, all to commemorate the upcoming date of July 20 which marks 24 years of anti-persecution efforts in China. On July 20, 1999, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)…