SUMMARY: As the 4th of July approaches, pet owners are urged to prepare animals anxious about fireworks by consulting veterinarians about anti-anxiety supplements or sedatives to ensure their safety. Experts recommend securing pets in safe areas and updating microchip information. Meanwhile, TSA expects 18.5 million travelers from July 1-7, with July 6 as the busiest day. A heat dome is causing record-breaking temperatures on the East Coast, reaching triple digits and forcing some recreational cancellations. At a New Jersey beach, extreme heat deters outdoor activities, leading to early departures and shortened high school graduations due to heat-related illnesses.

The Fourth of July will soon be here, but for pets, it can be severely frightening due to the fireworks. Now is the time to start getting ready for the holiday.

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SUMMARY: Today is National Pralines Day, and Savannah’s River Street Sweets is celebrating by supporting children in need. From June 24 to 28, the shop will donate 10% of all praline sales to Feeding America’s Kids Cafe Program, which provides evening meals, homework help, and safe spaces for food-insecure children in the area. Founded in 1973, River Street Sweets has partnered with the program for nine years, aiming to raise $22,000 in 2024 to support over a dozen local sites through the Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia chapter. This initiative turns praline purchases into positive community impact.

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SUMMARY: The latest COVID-19 variant, NBW\.1.8 (also called Nimbus), is causing a recent rise in cases and is nicknamed “razor blade throat” due to its intensely painful sore throat, making swallowing saliva or water very difficult. Symptoms include congestion, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Experts recommend good hand hygiene, avoiding crowded indoor spaces, and wearing masks if at high risk. Current COVID boosters remain effective at preventing severe illness, though not infection entirely. If infected, rest, nutrition, fluids, pain relievers, and throat lozenges can help manage symptoms. Seek medical care if fever or sore throat persists.

The latest COVID-19 variant driving a recent rise in cases has gained the nickname “razor blade throat.”

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