Elon Musk’s DOGE layoffs hit California National Weather Service employees

National Weather Force’s Northern Plains Weather Force sector is monitoring an upper-level low coming out of the Pacific Northwest for Friday, June 27, 2025. This system is similar in zonal-flow and upper divergence (lift) to one earlier this month across North Dakota.

Over 110,000 cases of Rich's Ice Cream Bars have been recalled across 23 states because of potential Listeria contamination. On July 17, the Food and Drug Administration Authority (FDA) announced a Class II recall of several varieties of Rich's Ice Cream bars. Since June 27, over 110,000 cases of the Florida-based ice cream brand’s popular treats have been voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.

AI was utilized for research, writing, citation management, and editing. Do you remember that ominous evening over Milwaukee on July 18, 1996? You might not have seen ground zero, but that night, a violent storm brewed just 60 miles northwest, unleashing one of the most powerful tornadoes ever recorded in Wisconsin.

The Trump administration on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against all 15 federal judges in Maryland over an order blocking the immediate deportation of migrants challenging their removals, ratcheting up a fight with the federal judiciary over President Donald Trump’s executive powers.

It’s HOT outside, so the last thing anyone wants to do is turn on the oven. And with fast food prices climbing lately, we’re loving this incredible deal!. Pizza Hut is offering one-topping personal pan pizzas for just $2 for the remaining Tuesdays in July! You read that right—two bucks!

Whether you’re a drive-thru devotee or someone who swears they “never” eat fast food, chances are you’ve heard at least one wild rumor about the Golden Arches. From indestructible burgers to mysterious “pink slime,” McDonald’s folklore spreads faster than a six-piece Nugget disappears at midnight.

CALIFORNIA – International Paper notified the California Employment Development Department (EDD) that it would be laying off 71 employees. The company is closing its container facility in Buena Park as part of broader consolidations that have affected roughly 2,500 employees across the United States.

You know, people used to say Orlando was just theme parks and tourists in Crocs. But now? Now we’re stepping up our street cred. No, we’re not a red light district — we’re a purple light district. That’s right. Move over Amsterdam, Orlando’s glowing like Prince himself decided to personally light our streets.

AI was utilized for research, writing, citation management, and editing. A massive recall has been issued by Schreiber Foods Inc. of Green Bay, Wisconsin, after 836,721 units of cream cheese were potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The recall spans multiple well-known brands and covers at least 20 U.S. states and Puerto Rico.

CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a former AME Zion church bishop pleaded guilty, July 15, to federal fraud and conspiracy charges for using deception and forged documents to seize control over church properties in California.

CALIFORNIA – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced, July 16, that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) terminated approximately $4 billion in unspent federal funding for California’s High Speed Rail project.

CALIFORNIA – Del Monte Foods announced July 1, that it has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company, headquartered in Walnut Creek, California is working to sell all or most of its assets for the best value as a part of a financial restructuring.

CALIFORNIA – A new report published this month by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) found that employment in California’s fast food sector had a loss of 18,000 jobs after the minimum wage was raised to $20 per hour.

When summer heat hits and cookouts call, you need something quick, cool, and crowd-pleasing. This 15-minute Shrimp Salad with Old Bay Seasoning is just the thing. It’s light, fresh, and loaded with flavor. It comes together faster than you can say, “What can I bring?”

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Sam and Gabby, a bonded pair of Shih Tzu mixes who have spent their entire lives together. According to the rescue, “Sam and Gabby had an owner that loved them, and it shows.” The reason for these two ending up in rescue care was not provided, but one thing is clear: They need a home where they can remain together. Now living with a loving foster family, these inseparable companions are ready to enter the next part of their lives together.

Earlier today, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of the Trump administration, limiting the ability of federal courts to issue nationwide injunctions against Trump’s birthright citizenship Executive Order. The Supreme Court also ruled that the Executive Order — which aims to strip birthright citizenship from children of undocumented and temporary residents — cannot go into effect for at least 30 days.

New Smyrna Beach—where the waves are killer, and apparently, so are the sharks... but only by accident. Enter Darren Kaye: Florida man, surfer, and now the newest recipient of a high-speed aquatic sucker punch to the face, courtesy of a flying spinner shark. Because why not?

More than 15 years of conversations and friendship led to the acquisition and planned preservation by the Historic Beaufort Foundation of a 115-year-old Greene Street structure listed as contributing to the city’s National Historic Landmark District.

Carnival Cruise Line is making a monumental change to its beverage service, and it’s one that will have many passengers (including the author) cheering. Coca-Cola products are returning to the cruise line.

As if Florida didn't already have a reputation for weirdness — let's now add… pink blobs of doom. Yes, folks, just when you thought the Sunshine State couldn’t get any weirder, we’ve been blessed with bubblegum-colored nightmares stuck to every lakeside rock and twig.

If you’ve never sailed before, packing for a cruise can be a bit daunting. That’s because a cruise is a unique vacation. Where else do you have to pack for the pool, the theater, formal dining, and walking around in port?

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. You don’t need a lot of experience to make good money. Some jobs pay $50 an hour or more without a degree or years of training.

CHEYENNE—Standing outside a women’s restroom in the Wyoming State Capitol, Rihanna Kelver gazed downward, clasped her hands and took a deep breath. Like countless times before, Kelver, 27, was about to use a public restroom. But today was different. A new law had just gone into effect.

The illicit fentanyl supply in Denver and across the U.S. has been tainted with a chemical known as BTMPS, according to Lisa Raville, director of the Harm Reduction Action Center.

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Cutie, a tiny 3-year-old Chihuahua and Dachshund mix pup who is ready and waiting to meet her forever family. Until recently, this small girl was living on her own as a stray in Tennessee, just trying to find enough food each day. “She was wandering alone down a dark street one night,” says GDRNE when describing how Cutie came into their care. “We aren't sure what her story is, but we are happy we found her when we did and hopefully can help her write her next chapter with a loving family!” Now living in the safety of a caring foster home, Cutie has since been thriving.

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Matilda, a charming 4-month-old puppy who is ready and waiting to find her forever family. Matilda’s rescue story began when she was found by animal control down South in Tennessee. She was then transferred into the care of GDRNE, who, in turn, placed her with a loving foster family. Since entering foster care, Matilda has been thriving as she learns what it means to be a part of a family.

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A four-year-old mixed-breed dog named Mozart faces the possibility of being sent back to Texas unless a home for him is found by Friday, July 18th. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, issued the urgent appeal after Mozart's recent adoption fell through. “Mozart was adopted in May but is too strong for his adopter. She wants him out ASAP but we have no where for him to go! He is available for foster-to-adopt with a completed adoption application. Or a foster-only home would work too,” explains the nonprofit rescue.

Florida. The land of meth gators, retirement villages with more drama than “The Real Housewives,” and now—Hitler’s yacht. Because why wouldn’t Adolf Hitler’s personal boat be sitting off the coast of Miami like it’s on spring break?

Polk County, Florida—where the weather is hot, the gators are bold, and apparently, the deputies are running side hustles out of the squad car. Meet Justin Register, a now-former traffic enforcement deputy who decided that law enforcement just wasn’t lucrative enough… so he allegedly started a little freelance wallet-lightening business right there on the shoulder of the road near Fort Meade.