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3.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Carbon County, Montana On Friday afternoon, a 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Edgar, causing shaking in numerous homes and businesses. Event Details The U.S. Geological Survey website confirmed that the earthquake occurred at 1:57 p.m. The epicenter was located three miles north-northwest of Edgar. Reports of “Large Explosion” Before the earthquake was officially confirmed, the Carbon County Sheriff’s …

Deadly heat wave locked in for next 2 weeks A deadly heat wave continues to break records in the Southwest as relief won’t come for at least two weeks with the start of monsoon season. Above average temperatures and heat advisories span all across the Southern U.S. and Deep South into Florida.  Millions continue to experience extreme heat across the …

Social Media Influencer Detained in Dubai for Violating Noise Laws A social media influencer, Tierra Young Allen, has been detained in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (The U.A.E.), for over two months after being charged with the crime of screaming in public. She is now facing potential jail time. Altercation with Rental Company Leads to Legal Trouble The issues began …

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger held a meeting in Beijing on Thursday, with Xi referring to Kissinger as an “old friend.” Kissinger’s visit to China this week included his call for a reconciliation between the two nations, which have been mired in disputes on various issues such as human rights, trade, and national …

Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell, a 25-year-old nursing student from Alabama, went missing for two days and claimed to have been abducted, but police have not found any evidence to support her statement. Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis stated that investigators have been unable to verify most of Russell’s account of being captured. Before her disappearance, Russell made several concerning online …

U.S. Soldier Crosses into North Korea Unauthorized and believed to be in custody of North Korean forces, a U.S. soldier crossed the border into North Korea, according to U.S. and international officials. The United Nations Command first confirmed the incident, stating that an unidentified U.S. national had crossed the border. It was later revealed that the soldier in question is …

According to Harrow, the transaction Includes U.S. and Canadian commercial rights to six therapeutics, including two non-prescription brands. Harrow today announced the signing of agreements with affiliates of Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. to acquire certain U.S. and Canadian commercial rights for six branded products from Santen. According to the company, U.S. products include: FLAREX (fluorometholone acetate ophthalmic suspension) 0.1%, a …

By Gawon Bae, CNN US National Detained After Crossing Military Demarcation Line into North Korea A US national is believed to have been detained after crossing the Military Demarcation Line into North Korea during a Joint Security Area tour, the United Nations Command said in a tweet on Tuesday. According to the UNC, the individual, who was on a JSA …

rewrite the main part of A suspect accused of fatally shooting four people in Henry County was identified Saturday, officials confirmed.Authorities said Andre Longmore, 41, is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Four warrants charging him with murder have been obtained, Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett said during a press conference. A $10,000 reward is being offered …

A Record-Setting Heat Wave Grips Phoenix Phoenix experienced its 18th consecutive day with temperatures at or above 110 degrees, matching a record from 1974, as a relentless heat wave continues to scorch the region. The high temperatures have put roughly a quarter of the U.S. population under a heat advisory. The National Weather Service predicts that the South, Southwest, and …