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Extreme heat and severe storms prompted officials to evacuate crowds from the National Mall and direct visitors to designated shelters ahead of a planned Fourth of July speech, with thunderstorms, power outages and a code purple air quality alert complicating celebrations across the D.C. area; fireworks were still planned for around 10:30 p.m.
Authorities say 117 dog remains were found on Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Fortuna, California, with some evidence including bullet fragments; Humboldt County detectives opened an investigation into alleged animal cruelty, fraud and theft. Investigators recovered 21 skulls, hundreds of bones and more than 600 dog collars on the 50-acre property. Shelter founder Shannon Miranda defends a no-kill policy, saying euthanasia is rare and that no charges have been filed as the probe continues.
Authorities found the remains of at least 117 dogs on the grounds of Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Fortuna, California, many with gunshot wounds, along with 21 skulls and hundreds of bones. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office says the scene is horrific and launched an investigation into felony animal abuse, fraud and conspiracy; no charges have been filed yet. Shelter founder Shannon Miranda says the rescue's mission is to save animals and disputes coverage.
Investigators excavating Miranda’s Rescue in Fortuna, California, uncovered 117 intact dog remains (many with bullets) and additional dog skulls and bones during a months-long probe into animal cruelty and fraud. The no-kill shelter also yielded hundreds of dog collars and microchips; 70 bodies were X-rayed, and authorities say the evidence review will be lengthy. No charges have been filed yet as the investigation continues.
A massive six-alarm fire burned a former factory on Front Street in Allentown’s riverfront area, prompting evacuations of nearby homes and businesses. Fire crews fought the blaze overnight as power was cut to more than 2,100 customers and gas was shut off on the block. Residents were told to shelter in place and avoid the area, with shelter available at Resurrected Life Church (620 W. Hamilton St.). There were no reported injuries, and authorities are reviewing the cause as the situation develops.
A massive six-alarm fire at a commercial building on Allentown's Front Street near the riverfront prompted evacuations, with residents told to shelter in place or evacuate via backyards. About 2,100 power customers were without electricity as PPL shut off power and gas was cut off to the block. Fire crews attacked the blaze from the ground and with aerial units, the roof partially collapsed, and nearby row homes were evacuated. Shelter is available at Resurrected Life Church (620 W. Hamilton St). No injuries were immediately reported, and the cause is under investigation; the situation remains developing.
Evacuation levels for the Upriver Fire near Spokane Valley were downgraded to Level 2 in several neighborhoods as containment improved, though Level 3 remains in effect closest to the fire line; Level 2 residents can return but must be ready to leave again. The fire has grown to hundreds of acres with reported losses of about 15 homes, prompted evacuations of roughly 1,500 residents, and drawn hundreds of responders; emergency shelters remain open at Spokane Valley United Methodist Church and Millwood Community Presbyterian Church as crews continue containment.
Opening this Tuesday in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood, a new 50-unit, low-barrier homeless shelter (Interbay Bayside Enhanced Shelter) becomes the first new shelter opened under Mayor Katie Wilson, with no treatment required for admission and ongoing public-safety discussions accompanying the move.
February CPI rose 0.3% (0.2% core) to 2.4% year over year, with shelter up 0.2% and rent barely higher at 0.1%; food climbed 0.4% (egg prices down 3.8%), energy rose 0.6%. The print was in line with forecasts, keeping inflation above the Fed’s 2% target but not worsening. The Fed is expected to hold rates at the March meeting, though oil-price pressures from the Iran conflict could lift energy costs later; markets see a first rate cut around September with roughly a 43% chance of a second move by year-end.
Diana Abadi, known locally as the 'Mother of Cats,' has turned her Hadath shop into a full-time refuge for 50–70 abandoned felines (peaking at over 150 during crises) for 12 years, sleeping with the cats and fostering adoptions with social media, but rising rent threatens the shelter she largely funds herself.
The tents provided to displaced Palestinians in Gaza are inadequate for winter, offering limited protection against weather and frequently damaged by storms, raising concerns about the quality of aid and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
Over 100 people sheltered overnight in Mitsumine Shrine in Japan's Saitama prefecture after heavy snowfall blocked roads, with up to 80cm of snow falling in recent days and temperatures dropping to -15°C, causing accidents and road closures in the mountainous region.
The article describes the severe winter conditions in Gaza, highlighting the inadequate shelter, ongoing suffering, and the impact of political restrictions on aid, which leave many residents exposed to cold, rain, and danger during the harsh season, especially around Christmas.
Mark Wahlberg purchased a $37 million, fully furnished luxury estate in Delray Beach, South Florida, featuring amenities like a home theater, cigar lounge, saltwater lagoon pool, and tennis court, marking his first residence in Florida after living in Las Vegas and Beverly Hills.
Over a thousand residents in Western Alaska are sheltering in local schools due to a severe storm that damaged homes and infrastructure, with some schools uninhabitable and ongoing evacuation efforts for the medically vulnerable, as authorities work to establish safe shelters and assess housing viability amid ongoing weather challenges.