0 Seasonal & Holidays Summer should be enjoyed — and it can be with common-sense precautions against too much sun, carelessness around water and drunken driving. Beth Dalbey , Patch Staff Reply ACROSS AMERICA — You may not think so because it's so much fun, but summer is one of the most dangerous times of the year. Sing along and remember the wise words of Manfred Mann's Earth Band in " Blinded By the Light ," a quintessential story of the invincibility of youth (what better time to revel in that than summer?) and fun itself: "Mama always told me not to look into the eyes of the sun. But Mama, that's where the fun is." We're your mama. And the sun isn't necessarily where the fun is — at least if you don't protect your eyes and skin from it. Anyone can get skin cancer , chiefly caused by ultraviolet radiation from the sun or tanning beds. Prolonged exposure to the sun can also cause photokeratitis, a … [Read more...] about 2022 Summer Safety Guide: Sun, Snakes, Pools, Lakes And Road Trips
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Black bear dies after getting trapped inside car in sweltering 95-degree weather, Tennessee officials say
A black bear died after getting stuck inside a car, likely in pursuit of food, amid sweltering heat that exceeded 95 degrees in Tennessee this week, officials said. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said in a news release the bear entered a parked car at a Sevierville rental cabin Wednesday. The car’s owner left the cabin in a different vehicle around 10 a.m. When they returned just before 7 p.m., they found the bear dead inside, the release said. According to wildlife officials, it appears the bear got inside the car using its teeth or paws to open the unlocked door and got trapped after the door shut behind it. Once inside, the bear likely died in the heat as outdoor temperatures surged past 95 degrees, meaning the temperature inside the car could have “possibly reached over 140 degrees,” officials said. The bear could have been lured into the car by the smell of food. “Notice the empty soda can and food package on the floorboard," the Tennessee Wildlife … [Read more...] about Black bear dies after getting trapped inside car in sweltering 95-degree weather, Tennessee officials say
Senate passes gun control bill, southern border crisis surges and more top headlines
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) speak to reporters after meeting privately with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) at the U.S. Capitol on July 28, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. Subscribe now to get Fox News First in your email . And here's what you need to know to start your day ... MAKING AMERICA SAFER? - 15 GOP senators join Democrats to pass first gun control bill in decades as Second Amendment debate rages. Continue reading … BIDEN'S CHEAT SHEET - President accidentally reveals cue card telling him how to act in public. Continue reading … BORDER CRISIS - Hundreds of migrants seen wandering on side of road in Texas amid illegal immigration surge. Continue reading … MURDER-SUICIDE … [Read more...] about Senate passes gun control bill, southern border crisis surges and more top headlines
Wells Fargo, Carnival rise; CalAmp, Lending Tree fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Friday: Wells Fargo & Co., up $2.86 to $40.76. All the nation's largest banks passed “stress tests” to determine whether they can withstand a severe economic downturn. FedEx Corp., up $16.26 to $243.24. The Memphis, Tennessee-based package delivery giant reported a big jump in profit and sales for its fiscal fourth quarter. LendingTree Inc., down $4.32 to $50.55. The online lender said its second-quarter sales and earnings would miss its earlier forecasts. CarMax Inc., up $6.60 to $98.36. The operator of used-car dealerships reported higher earnings and sales than Wall Street analysts were anticipating. Zendesk Inc., up $16.22 to $74.17. The provider of customer support software agreed to be bought by an investor group in a deal that values the company at about $10.2 billion. CalAmp Corp., down $2.19 to $4.99. The software and cloud services company reported a much bigger loss … [Read more...] about Wells Fargo, Carnival rise; CalAmp, Lending Tree fall
How 4 Senators Finally Got Gun Control Done
Senators Kyrsten Sinema, Tom Tillis, Chris Murphy, and John Cornyn were key to getting the bill negotiated and past key hurdles. Photo-Illustration: Intelligencer; Photos: Getty Images The scene in downtown Houston threatened to topple the delicate work that had put the U.S. Senate on the cusp of passing the country’s most important gun bill in three decades. Texas senator John Cornyn was walking onto the stage at the state Republican Party’s convention last Friday, and the dark, red-lit room was turning hostile, filling with boos and furious chants of “Say no to Cornyn!” The conservative had been leading the GOP’s negotiations on a round of gun-control proposals following the mass killings in Uvalde and Buffalo that had surprisingly coalesced in a viable framework rather than following the usual pattern of collapsing into failure. Still, the whole endeavor was delicate. Cornyn had been quietly meeting with his Republican colleague Thom Tillis of North Carolina and … [Read more...] about How 4 Senators Finally Got Gun Control Done
Almost as contagious as measles: COVID spins out worrisome new mutations
The relentless evolution of the coronavirus, which has spawned new variants to fuel fresh surges of disease every four to six months, could in the not-distant future propel the virus to overtake measles as the most contagious of all known infections. Increasing infectiousness does not necessarily make the virus deadlier, but it could make it harder to control, and leave communities vulnerable to the repeated waves of illness that have defined the pandemic. The variants now dominating around the world may be five to 10 times more infectious than the original virus that sparked the pandemic in China in late 2019, health experts believe. Lately each variant has outpaced its parent — omicron, with its massive evolutionary jump, was about three times more infectious than delta. Its subvariants — BA.2 and BA.2.12.1, which are driving the latest surge in the Bay Area — are each more infectious still, by 20% to 30%. The basic reproduction value — a number meant to represent how many … [Read more...] about Almost as contagious as measles: COVID spins out worrisome new mutations
Clarendon Hills Trustee Steps Down From Village Board
0 Politics & Government The trustee cited her reason for leaving the board. The village president is picking her successor. Adrian Martinez-De La Cruz , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply CLARENDON HILLS, IL — Clarendon Hills Trustee Carol Jorissen has stepped down from the Village Board, saying she is moving out of the village. On Tuesday night, the Village Board adopted a resolution, thanking Jorissen for her contributions to the village. "Be it further resolved that the president and Board of Trustees extend our heartfelt appreciation, individually and collectively, to Trustee Jorissen for her knowledge, support and loyal service to the village," the resolution said. Jorissen was elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2019. She served on various Village Board committees. She served as chairwoman of the Finance Committee, vice chairwoman of the Community and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, and a member of … [Read more...] about Clarendon Hills Trustee Steps Down From Village Board
The Things that Keep Me Up at Night
0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Community Corner A wife, mother, and small business owner makes a difference with just one call. Renee Maxwell , Community Contributor Posted | Updated Reply The Food For Neighbors Fort Hunt Area team and schools celebrate partnering since 2019 to fight teen food insecurity. Andrea Wilkinson, Fort Hunt Event Coordinator, enjoys leading volunteers in sorting collected food for students attending Walt Whitman MS, West Potomac HS, Bryant HS, Sandburg MS, Mount Vernon HS, and Quander Road School. Craig Herring, Principal of Walt Whitman Middle School, joins a local student in lending a helping hand. Herring was a key player in bringing Food For Neighbors services to his school, which now serves as the food hub for six area schools. Christopher Larrick, Principal of Bryant High School, shares a story with … [Read more...] about The Things that Keep Me Up at Night
Adley Rutschman Leads Orioles Past Hobbled White Sox 4-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Touted rookie Adley Rutschman homered, doubled and drove in three runs to lead the Baltimore Orioles past the banged-up Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Thursday night. Ryan Mountcastle had two doubles among his three hits as the Orioles won their second in a row and third in four. Dean Kremer tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings before three relievers finished off a nine-hit shutout backed by several nifty catches from Baltimore outfielders. READ MORE: Maryland Weather: A Beautiful Friday Ahead Of What Should Be A Beautiful Weekend The switch-hitting Rutschman entered batting just .211 with one homer and four RBIs, but the 24-year-old catcher is hitting .341 (14 for 41) in his last 12 games. “He’s really talented and there’s always an adjustment period in the big leagues,” Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde said. “But he’s got big-time tools and a ton of ability and you saw the power tonight.” Rutschman, the No. 1 overall pick in 2019 out of Oregon State, said he’s taking a … [Read more...] about Adley Rutschman Leads Orioles Past Hobbled White Sox 4-0
The Climate Disaster Era of Global Farming Will Be Defined by Drones
Farming is a freshwater enterprise, but rising sea levels caused by a warming world threaten that—especially in river deltas where the boundary between ocean and estuary are in flux. The Mekong Delta in Vietnam is one such threatened food production site. A 2021 study found that rising sea levels will increase water salinity, or the amount of salt in water. This will exacerbate the problem of salinization caused upstream by mining and road runoff, and greatly reduce the amount of land that can be farmed. There will be many daunting challenges to facing future populations, and they are as political as they are technological. But for farmers, when it comes to managing business day to day and planning investments in terms of growing seasons more than decades, adopting new technologies will shape the tool kit they have on hand as they adapt to farming in a warming world. Drone-assisted farming is not a new field, but it is a young one. Much of the attention on camera-equipped drones … [Read more...] about The Climate Disaster Era of Global Farming Will Be Defined by Drones