The Park Fire in northern California, suspected to be started by arson, has become the state’s seventh-largest wildfire in less than a week. The blaze, fueled by extreme fire conditions, has burned 353,194 acres, prompting evacuations, closures, and concerns over climate change and forest management practices. (Axios)
Torri Huske and Gretchen Walsh took gold and silver for the US in the 100-meter butterfly on day two of the Paris Olympics, contributing to a total of a dozen US medals, four more than second-place France. Japan ranks third with seven medals, while Japan and Australia have each taken four golds. (UPI)
The swimming portion of an Olympic triathlon practice was canceled due to water quality concerns in the Seine River. However, Paris officials are confident that triathletes will swim in the river during the upcoming events. Rain impacted water quality tests, leading to the cancellation, but officials expect the races to proceed as scheduled with better conditions. (ABC News)
A dual meteor shower event is happening: the Southern Delta Aquariids peaking alongside the Alpha Capricornids. In some places, the Delta Aquariids will bring 15-20 meteors visible per hour, while the Alpha Capricornids will produce around 5 meteors per hour. These showers provide a chance to view shooting stars without special equipment, originating from comet debris. (ABC News)
Boar’s Head is recalling over 200,000 pounds of deli meat due to potential listeria contamination, with 34 cases of Listeria identified across 13 states and two deaths. Listeria is a foodborne bacterial illness that affects around 1,600 people in the U.S. each year, and can lead to serious complications. (NPR)
