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People in Spencer, IA Urged to Shelter Amidst Flooding Date Published: Jun. 22, 2024 SPENCER, Iowa – Flood Emergency Emergency crews in Spencer, Iowa have tirelessly worked throughout the night and into the afternoon of Saturday in response to significant flooding. Unprecedented levels of rainfall instigated historic flood levels from the Little Sioux and Ocheyedan Rivers, leading to the closure of all roads in Spencer. In this state of emergency,

Tropical chances decrease for a repeat of Alberto in southwestern Gulf of Mexico Overview Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are continuously monitoring a tropical disturbance, known as Invest 93L, in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico for potential development into a tropical depression. Whether it develops or not, additional rounds of heavy rainfall are expected for northeastern Mexico and South Texas throughout next week. Invest 93L’s Progress The FOX Forecast

The Mysterious Las Vegas Monolith: What We Know About Its Removal By Police In an unusual chain of events, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced this past week about the removal of a baffling monolith from a mountain range to the north of the city. This tangible monolith added to the roster of the strange structures that have been appearing in the United States, sparking curiosity concerning the origin

FBI Called in to Assist in Investigating Ruidoso Fires The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed on Friday that it has joined state, federal, and tribal investigators to determine the cause of the fierce forest fires in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Authorities are asking anyone with information that could aid their investigation to contact the federal agency. An Overview of the Devastating Fires The South Fork Fire was first reported Monday

Chicago Closes Cooling Centers Amid Continual Heat Wave Despite being in the throes of a persistent heat wave, Chicago officials decided to shut down all of the city’s multiple cooling centers, except one, during the federal Juneteenth holiday. This decision has come under scrutiny as temperatures continue to rise beyond 90 degrees Fahrenheit for four consecutive days. Evaporating Lifelines amid Scorching Temperatures Earlier this week, in response to the heat

Wayne Johnson Triumphs in Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District Republican Runoff Victory For Johnson In a remarkable turn of events, Wayne Johnson has secured a victory over fellow Republican Chuck Hand in Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District Republican primary runoff. Having served as the CEO of the Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid in former President Trump’s administration, Johnson’s victory underlines his rising political prowess. Energy-filled Runoff The 2nd Congressional

California In Motion: Changes Expected for Law Allowing Employees to Sue Employers An Essential Reformation in California’s Labour Law In what can be viewed as a landmark decision affecting California’s labor and business sectors, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a proposed modification for a law which has been a source of tension between workers and employers for the last 20 years. Primarily, the law known as the Private Attorneys General Act