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Four people were killed when a Piper PA-24 seaplane bound for Seldovia crashed into the water near Seldovia and submerged. The pilot, Eric Middlebrook, 68, of Alaska, and three Californians—Ronald Schmidt, 65; Lance Schmidt, 20; and Daniel Simons, 82—were identified. The bodies were recovered after the tide lowered, autopsies will be performed, and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate; next of kin have been notified.
New York City officials warn of a day of severe thunderstorms and possible urban flooding, with the National Weather Service forecasting 0.5–1.5 inches of rain across the city (up to 2.5 inches in heavier cells) and wind gusts up to 65 mph; residents should avoid floodwaters, stay informed via NOTIFYNYC, and expect clearing by Friday for a dry weekend, with highs in the low 80s.
Opening day kicked off a 12-day Minnesota State Fair with gates at 7 a.m.; tickets run $20 for ages 13–64, $18 for seniors 65+ and children 5–12, with under-4 free. MPR News provides ongoing coverage of highlights—from new foods and crop-art updates to tributes and in‑line traditions—against favorable late-summer weather and large crowds.
The Timber Fire in Monterey County has grown to 19,296 acres (21% contained) and is prompting a Highway 1 closure between Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn and Andrew Molera State Park while crews conduct backburning and upgrade evacuation zones. Warnings and shelter-in-place orders cover multiple zones as responders deploy 1,228 personnel and extensive equipment. Tassajara Zen Mountain Center is among evacuated sites amid ongoing fire activity driven by hot, dry conditions, with long-range spotting observed; authorities warn 661 structures are at risk and the fire’s cause is under investigation (started Aug. 8 near Loma Vista).
More than 30 Chicago events fill the weekend, headlined by the Chicago House Music Festival & Conference with free DJ sets, panels and dance classes, plus Taste of Greektown in the West Loop, Panda Fest making its Windy City debut, and a patchwork of neighborhood fairs offering live music, food and crafts across the city.
A 46-year-old man died after detonating an explosive device as police and a K-9 unit approached him at a Sumner property following a domestic-violence call in Puyallup. Officers spent about an hour negotiating, aided by a drone and K-9 Dexter; four officers near the blast were evaluated for injuries. The Pierce County Bomb Squad is checking the property for additional devices, and detectives plan to remain on scene for several hours to ensure safety and complete the investigation.
Admission to the Great New York State Fair is $8.32 for most attendees, with kids 12 and under and seniors free; once inside, families weigh food and other costs and use deals (like $3 water and $3–$5 samples on Tasty Tuesday) and free days such as Student Youth Day to stretch their budgets, often deciding what’s worth splurging on and what to skip.
A pedestrian was struck and killed on the ramp from SR-32 to I-275 in Union Township, Clermont County, around 5 a.m.; the victim died at the scene and police are investigating the crash.
Two rabies cases have been confirmed in Oneida County after a bat in Chadwicks and a raccoon in Westmoreland tested positive, exposing two people and two dogs. One of the exposed people is receiving post-exposure treatment, and the two dogs will receive rabies booster shots; the exact locations where the animals were found were not disclosed.
Four people died when a Piper PA-24 crashed into Seldovia Slough near Seldovia Airport; the submerged aircraft was recovered after the tide lowered, and the NTSB is investigating with autopsies pending.
Philadelphia’s Ritz Five in Old City has been closed indefinitely after inspectors found seven unresolved fire-code violations, including a missing electrical permit for a fire alarm with a shunt switch, non-fire-retardant curtains obstructing exits, and a missing food permit, with a cease-operations sign posted as repairs and permits are required before reopening.
Nearly 30,000 pounds of raw Argentine beef sold in Texas and Florida have been recalled by the USDA after missed import re-inspections; the recall category is Class I, the highest health-risk rating, though no contaminant is named. It isn’t immediately clear which retailers were affected, and the distributor did not comment.
Renters in San Antonio who paid rent between Oct. 18, 2018 and Nov. 21, 2025 may receive a portion of a proposed $359.925 million class-action settlement against RealPage Inc. and about 40 rental owners/management companies for allegedly inflating rents; final court approval is pending and payout timing is undecided. To check eligibility, renters should use the official settlement site’s Property List to see if their property is included, provide proof of rent, and file a claim by Jan. 29, 2027, noting that defendants deny wrongdoing and the court has not ruled the allegations true or false.
Philan Tam Duy Le, a California man charged with attempted possession of a prohibited weapon after authorities say he transported a guillotine in a pickup and parked it near the Supreme Court, was released by a judge who cited his cooperation and lack of prior criminal history; prosecutors had sought to keep him jailed, and his next court date is in September.
A San Jose police sergeant was critically injured but stabilized after an armed robbery suspect opened fire inside a home, where officers found him after a pursuit that began with two weekend robberies. The suspect, 39-year-old Anthony Chavez of Campbell, fled, crashed vehicles, and hid in a family’s home before being shot by officers and dying at the scene. Chavez had an extensive violent-criminal history. The officer-involved shooting is under investigation and marks San Jose PD’s second such incident in 2026.