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Canadian wildfire smoke is picking up once again, with the smog billowing into the United States from Canada. The fires are raging in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec, and the Northwest Territories as well. Fire danger is also extremely high in the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Two firefighters have died fighting the flames, and over 120,000 people have been displaced as the fires burn over 25 million acres (10 million hectares). Also, heat continues to plague the globe as fires erupt in other locations around the world, mainly Italy and the rest of southern Europe. Temperatures could set records in the area today, with Rome expected to hit 106ºF (41.1ºC), and Italy has issued a red alert for extreme heat in 16 cities. Meanwhile, Death Valley in California (USA) reached 128ºF (53.3ºC) on Monday, which is just a few degrees lower than the world record (which was also set in Death Valley): 134ºF (56.6ºC) in 1913. Lastly, there were multiple injuries in Stage 15 of Tour de France on Sunday, where a fan trying to take a selfie accidentally stepped onto the bike track; and that didn't end well! A biker hit their foot right after, sparking a pileup crash at the scene. One biker even replied to an interview saying that they fell 'like skittles' after the first biker crashed. For information/stats about Tour de France, check out this article by Mihir Gupta! NEW Quote of the Day (BrainyQuote): Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion. (Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel) NEW Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Homily- A homily is a usually short talk on a religious or moral topic. Homily may also refer to an inspirational catchphrase, or to a trite or stale remark.

Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) became the third-youngest person (at 20 years-old) to win the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament on Sunday, holding off four-time Wimbledon winner Novak Djokovic (Serbia) to his second Grand Slam (after US Open 2022). After winning the first set, 6-1, Djokovic lost to Alcaraz in an intense tiebreaker in Set 2, with Alcaraz winning 7(8) to 6(6). Then, in Set 3, Alcaraz crushed his opponent, 6-1, but Djokovic defeated him (6-3) in the fourth set. Finally, it all came down to the last set, where Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic, 6-4. Congratulations to Alcaraz fans! On another note, the death toll in South Korea's deadly flooding has risen to 40, with cars being submerged in floodwaters and roads being completely washed away. President Yoon Suk Yeol has visited the affected areas to assess the situation and send extra rescue efforts, which are kicking into high gear. More rain is on the way, however, and landslides are being fueled by the heavy rain. NEW Upcoming Events (only on Sundays, gives events for the entire week): Muslim New Year in the Western Hemisphere (Wednesday, July 19) National Hot Dog Day in the US (Wednesday, July 19) International Comic-Con kickoff in San Diego (Thursday, July 20) 2023 Women's FIFA World Cup kickoff in Australia and New Zealand (Thursday, July 20) Lastly, for information/stats about Tour de France, check out this article by Mihir Gupta! NEW Quote of the Day (BrainyQuote): Patience is the companion of wisdom. (Saint Augustine) NEW Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Cogent- Cogent is a formal word that describes something that is very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe, in other words “convincing.”

Hello, my name is Adit Kakkad, and as you may know, June 15th was my last day as part of YNH/TWN. This is will be my last daily update written by me, so enjoy! We have a weather filled update, so let's jump in. Around 113 million people are heat advisories in the US from Florida to California and Washington State. An all-time high for this time of year was recorded in Phoenix, Arizona, reaching 118ºF (47.7ºC). Temperatures has been consistently around 110ºF (43.3ºC) for 16 days in a row; the temps haven't dipped below 100ºF (37.7ºC) for the entire month! Death Valley is expected to reach up to 129ºF (53.9ºC) as well. Italy is also experiencing heat waves, with extreme health risks for 16 cities. Rome is expected to get as hot as 111ºF (43.9ºC), and this has only begun. There are expected to be more heatwaves across Europe, including Spain, France, Germany, and Poland. On the other hand, severe flooding continues to impact northern India, South Korea, and Japan as storms sit over those areas. In New Delhi, India, entire roads have been washed away due to poor drainage systems and floodplains, but India's monsoon season has been breaking records this year, adding to the misery. In South Korea, hundreds of cars have been submerged and at least twenty-two people have been confirmed dead after people got trapped in a bus. Landslides have taken out entire towns in the severe storms, and over 4,000 people have been evacuated. 15 vehicles were trapped in the deluge of water that quickly submerged the four-lane underpass (including the bus), killing seven people- and eleven others are still missing. In Japan, six people are dead and tens of others are missing, while thousands have been evacuated. Northeastern Japan has taken the brunt of the hit, especially the Akita and Tohoku regions, and more rain is yet to come. Lastly, for information/stats about Tour de France, check out this article by Mihir Gupta! NEW Quote of the Day: He who is brave is free. (Lucius Annaeus Seneca) NEW Word of the Day: Salvo- In military contexts, salvo refers to various actions involving the discharge of bombs, rockets, and artillery, as well to the bombs or projectiles released in such an action. In general use, salvo is usually used to refer to a strong or sudden verbal attack, but it can also refer to a sudden occurrence of applause and laughter from many people.

Our daily updates have received some big changes in the switch to Your News Hub, along with our redesigned site. The date for the update has changed, and is now the day that it is released. Also, we now include a quote of the day and word of the day. To view our YNH launch, visit this link on The Weekly News. Now, let's dive into today's news. India's Space Research Organization has officially launched its historic third lunar exploration mission, called Chandrayaan-3, and is expected to land on the moon's south pole on August 23, 2023. The components are a lander and rover, making it quite similar to Chandrayaan-2, except this one does not include an orbiter. Lastly, for information/stats about Tour de France, check out this article by Mihir Gupta! NEW Quote of the Day: History is a vast early warning system. (Norman Cousins) NEW Word of the Day: Comprise (Comprise is a verb that means "to be made up of (something); to include or consist of (something)."

The Weekly News is receiving some big changes soon! To learn more, visit this link. Extreme heat continues to plague the United States and Europe, with over 55 million Americans expected to see 100ºF (37.7ºC)+ temps in their area over the next week. In the southwestern US, the city of Phoenix has experienced temperatures over 100ºF (37.7ºC) for every day this month, and it could reach over 118ºF (47.7ºC) this weekend. Also, in Death Valley, California, temps could even hit 130ºF (54.4ºC) Meanwhile, one person has died and many others have been injured due to heat stroke in Europe. Italy has received the brunt of the heat so far, with temperatures in Rome expected to reach 113ºF (45ºC). On the other hand, monsoon rains are bringing serious flooding to northern India in Asia. Monsoon season is a yearly occurrence in South Asia, but this year seems to be worse than normal. The Yamuna River has also flooded, breaking water level records. Thousands have been forced to evacuate as cities like New Delhi start to experience flash floods, and many officials are now seeking the help of the army. All of these extreme weather events are just more signs that climate change continues to worsen and affect our environment, and they will become more common and more severe if we don't work to stop it. Lastly, for information/stats about Tour de France, check out this article by Mihir Gupta!

Today's only news is that Amazon's famed Prime Day is officially over, lasting from July 11-12. The two days feature exclusive deals for Amazon Prime members only, with huge discounts on top brands. Amazon holds this event once a year and is a big boost for sales, with 68% of consumers buying items on Prime Day each year. In 2022, Prime members in the US bought over 60,000 items per minute, and over 300 million products were purchased worldwide. They also saved over $1.7 billion, which was more than any other Prime Day in history. Prime Day 2024 does not have an exact date yet, but it is expected to take place in mid-July and last for the regular 48 hours.

Here’s one of our latest articles! You can read it below or on the website here: theweeklynews0.wixsite.com/yourweeklynews/mckinney-fire-rages The McKinney Fire is a massive fire across the California-Oregon border that is spreading rapidly, and it is already California’s largest this year. You can also find a gallery of pictures at the end of the article. The fire is truly spreading explosively, as it has reached a size of 56,000 acres in just four days. The fire is located in Northern California near the Oregon border, in the northern section of Siskiyou County. The main area has already sparked multiple other small fires, creating the Yeti Complex Fire. The Yeti Complex Fire is made up of the Yeti Fire and the Kelsey Creek Fire. The group of fires near the Klamath National Forest have also sparked evacuations near the town of Yreka, and 4 people are already dead. This fire is still going on and this article will be updated in the future. By Armaan Dhawan

Here’s our latest article! Read it below or on the website here: https://theweeklynews0.wixsite.com/yourweeklynews/california-oak-fire-rages-near-yosemite The California Oak Fire is a massive, uncontained, blazing fire in Central California in Mariposa County near the city of Mariposa. Let’s check out some of the stats and facts. You can also see a gallery of pictures at the end of the article. The Oak Fire is now the largest fire in California this year, having burned over 18,000 acres near the popular national park of Yosemite. It is 15 percent contained, and it is spreading rapidly, although fire crews have managed to slow the spread slightly. In fact, it has grown over 2000 acres already since yesterday! The massive amounts of smoke from the fire are now blowing over all the way to the Lake Tahoe area! The fire has also burned over 60 structures and 25 homes, with over 2400 structures still in danger of it. Also, over 6000 people have been evacuated as firefighters aggressively fight the fire using bulldozers, ground crews, and aircraft. This is a currently developing story and will be updated in the near future. By Armaan Dhawan

Here’s our latest article! Enjoy these deals now, because after tomorrow, they’ll be gone! You can read it below or read in the website here: https://theweeklynews0.wixsite.com/yourweeklynews/amazon-prime-day-2022 Amazon Prime Day 2022 has kicked off in India, the day where Prime members can get exclusive deals on everything from electronics to furniture, so let's explore some of the deals in the Asian country and what Prime Day is. ​ What is Prime Day? Amazon Prime Day is a 48-hour period that comes every year where Amazon Prime members can get exclusive deals on products. They can also access other perks like free shipping (two-day, one-day, and same-day options), free movies and shows on Prime Video, and free music on Prime Music. The United States already had their Prime Day this year on July 12 and 13. ​ Now, let's check out some good deals in India. (Note: Prices are in Indian Rupees: ₹ symbol) You can get mobile devices like the iPhone 13, the Samsung Galaxy F23 and M33, and the OnePlus 10 Pro for up to 40% off. Some specific brands like OnePlus have extra savings, so you can save up to ₹15,000 on OnePlus smartphones, ₹14,000 on iQOO smartphones, 40% off on Redmi and Xiaomi smartphones and up to 50% off on Samsung phones. Some of the best Indian cooking oils are also up to 55% off and you can buy luxury fragrances for under ₹2000. You can even get up to 55% off on household devices like Alexa, Fire TV, and Kindle, and over 70% off (or save ₹40,000) on laptops, plus 25% off on desktops. To go with those, PC accessories and office products are also 50% off. For one of the biggest deals in the sale, you can get headphones, smartwatches, and speakers for up to 75% off. Enjoy your shopping and don't miss out on these deals because they finish tomorrow! By Armaan Dhawan Check out these exclusive deals at https://amazon.in

Here’s our latest article. This one is very important, so make sure to prepare for what’s coming. You can read it below or see it on the website here: https://theweeklynews0.wixsite.com/yourweeklynews/massive-sunstorm-approaches BREAKING NEWS: A massive sunstorm is approaching Earth and could cause blackouts, internet outages, and more electronic problems. Read on to find out more. ​ What is going on? A sunstorm? Let's find out. Want to skip the complex science stuff? Skip ahead to paragraph 5 (this is paragraph 1). ​ First off, a large sunstorm is also known as a coronal mass ejection (CME). CMEs are large releases of plasma from the Sun's corona into the existing magnetic field. A corona is the outer layer of a star like the Sun, and is normally made of plasma. ​ But how do CMEs happen? Well, you need to first have a sunspot. A sunspot is a planet-sized area on the Sun where the magnetic field is stronger than the rest of the Sun. This causes the plasma in the corona to erupt violently out of the Sun's surface. That is then called a coronal mass ejection because the plasma massively ejects out of the corona. ​ And how often do they happen? Well, first you need to understand what the solar maxima and minima are. Yeah, it's a lot of science. First, you need to understand that the sun has an 11-year solar cycle. This solar cycle results in increased CME activity during some specific parts of the cycle. This is called the solar maxima. Meanwhile, the solar minima is when the CME activity is heavily decreased in the cycle. So going back to the question, how often do CMEs happen? Near solar minima, there is about 1 CME every 5 days. On the other hand, during solar maxima, the Sun produces about three CMEs a day. ​ So during solar maxima, if the Sun makes three CMEs a day, how come we don't feel the effects of any of those? Well, it's because the Sun is 93 million miles away from Earth. Only extremely strong CMEs are strong enough to escape the Sun's gravitational pull. Once these extremely strong CMEs enter what is called, interplanetary space, they are titled as interplanetary coronal mass ejections (ICME). ICMEs are then, finally, titled, sunstorms, or solar tsunamis. They travel millions and millions of miles through space. These can then hit Earth's magnetosphere. ​ But what are the effects of these sunstorms hitting Earth's magnetic field? Let's find out. When ICMEs hit the magnetosphere, they cause good and bad things. The bad things are that the following magnetic ripple in the field can cause blackouts, fires, electronic cable malfunctions, and internet outages. Although there is one good thing. The said ripple can also cause beautiful auroras in the far north and south, and when a sunstorm hits, you don't want to miss its aurora. ​ The massive sunstorm approaching Earth is expected to hit sometime this week, with the possibility of it hitting starting on Saturday, July 23, 2022, and it will cause massive global effects, so be prepared. Your household could face internet problems, electronic malfunctions, and even blackouts. By Armaan Dhawan