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Tick Season Is at Its Peak Right Now: Here Is the Full-Body Check You Need After Every Trip Outside

Tick-bite ER visits are at a decade-high in 2026. Here is the CDC-recommended full-body tick check, treatment guide, and when to see a doctor after a bite.

Medical Daily

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets the Midwest and Northeast, Putting 100 Million Americans Under Air Quality Alerts

Canadian wildfire smoke has put 100+ million Americans under air quality alerts across 16–18 states. Here's who faces the highest health risk and what to do to protect yourself.

Medical Daily

More Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds US midwest, mid-Atlantic and north-east

109 million people face another day of poor air quality as smoke from blazes in Ontario drifts over the US

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Will Chicago's air quality improve tomorrow? Here's what the forecast says

Chicago's air quality has become hazardous due to Canadian wildfire smoke. This pollution has affected over 125 million people across the Midwest and Northeast. Health officials advise residents to stay indoors and minimize outdoor exposure. The smoke is expected to persist through Friday before gradually improving. Authorities recommend monitoring air…

The Economic Times

Canadian wildfire smoke blankets US: Air quality dips from Great Lakes to New England

A massive plume of smoke from wildfires burning across Canada has swept into the United States, degrading air quality across the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

The Times of India

Wildfires expose millions in the Midwest and Northeast US to dangerous smoke

Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution

The Independent UK

Hello from the outside: heat domes impeding radio and other signals in US midwest

Higher temperatures can cause radio, TV and microwave signals to travel hundreds of miles farther, upsetting communications

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When disaster recovery becomes a way of life: Community disaster fatigue is on the rise with more frequent floods

Flash flooding has been tearing up communities across the U.S., with heavy downpours sending creeks and rivers rushing over their banks from Texas to Kentucky, across the Midwest and into the Mid-Atlantic states and the Northeast. In Missouri, floodwater swept away a home, and National Guard helicopters had to rescue…

The Conversation

How Monarch Butterflies Use the Sun as a Compass to Navigate 4,000 Kilometres of Migration

A Clock Inside the AntennaThe monarch butterfly does not simply fly toward the sun. That would leave it hopelessly off course as the sun arcs across the sky from east to west. Instead, the butterfly compensates for the sun's movement by running it against an internal clock, a circadian timer…

Times Life

One hell of a ride: Midwest theme park spends $22M on ‘Cannonball!’ , the tallest and fastest water ride in the US

Holiday World is excited to announce its latest attraction, Cannonball, a cutting-edge water roller coaster that promises to be the tallest and fastest in the United States. Launching in May 2027, this ride will shatter two national records while immersing guests in a charming small-town pool party atmosphere, complete with…

The Times of India

These five states offer the best terms for fast loans

Nearly 40 percent of Americans have a personal loan - and Midwest states is where that money will go the furthest

The Independent UK

Half of Americans in extreme heat zone

Dangerous heat dome disrupts American celebrations in Midwest and East Coast with travel delays and health problems

Salon

Brutal heatwave scorches eastern US ahead of Fourth of July weekend

National Weather Service warns heat index could reach 115F as heat grips midwest, Ohio valley and east coast

The Guardian - US

Only the midwest saw US population growth in every state. Will new residents change its politics?

Lower costs in Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky and Ohio raise questions about whether Republican strongholds will shift

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Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

It's a hot one for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states

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Extreme heat forces cancelations and closures in Midwest as eastern US braces for scorching temps

The intense conditions are now spreading eastward, with ‘feels-like’ temperatures expected to soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in many areas

International Business Times

'July Fry': US Midwest, East Brace For Brutal Heat Dome

The Accuweather forecast sees such conditions prevailing in the Eastern states midweek. Many areas will see severe heat conditions stretching on to July 4.

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State-by-state ranking of affordability for homeowners finds an unlikely winner taking the top spot

No state west of Texas ranked in the top 15 for affordability

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Tropical storm remnants pound Gulf states with heavy rain after tornadoes hit the Midwest

The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are battering parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rain, sparking flash flood and tornado warnings along the Gulf Coast

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Watch a fireball burn a 300 mile path above the Midwest US (video)

The fireball traveled 300 miles in a matter of seconds before disintegrating in spectacular fashion.

Fortune

The Sun Belt boom is over. Midwest real-estate investors say 'I told you so'

While capital chased Sun Belt momentum, secondary markets have been delivering something rarer: steady, reliable returns.

The Independent UK

Tornadoes strike communities near Chicago as millions faced severe weather threats across the Midwest and East Coast

At least three tornadoes tore through communities outside Chicago on Thursday, leveling homes, ripping down trees and power poles, as severe storms grounded flights and cut power to hundreds of thousands across the Midwest and Northeast.

The Independent UK

Storms knock out power in the Midwest and disrupt Chicago flights

Damaging storms are sweeping through the Midwest, disrupting flights at Chicago airports and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers

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Nat-Gas Prices Recover as US Weather Forecasts Turn Hotter

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Wednesday rose +0.045 (+1.43%). Nat-gas prices recovered from a 1.5-week low on Wednesday and settled higher as short covering emerged following forecasts for hotter US weather later this month. Forecaster Vaisala on Wednesday said forecasts shifted warmer in the Midwest and above-normal for...

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Psychic Medium Goes Thrifting and Buys a Haunted Doll. She Pulled Tarot Cards for It and the Death Card Came Out.

Although thrifting has become a trend, some vintage items like dolls and plushies often get stigmatized for being haunted. It seems that the fear isn’t conjured out of nowhere, as Kalei (@kaleiseesdeadpeople), a paranormal investigator in the Midwest, claims to have found a haunted doll during one of her trips…

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