SUMMARY: Since 2006, almost 500 people have been killed by lightning strikes in the U.S., according to the National Lightning Safety Council. Florida has the highest number of fatalities with 90, followed by Texas with 40. Wyoming has the highest fatality rate per million people. Men constitute 80% of these deaths. Activities like fishing, beaching, boating, and camping are most associated with lightning fatalities. People in their 20s make up 20% of the deaths, while children under 10 account for 12 deaths since 2006. Fatal strikes peak in July, and Saturdays report the most fatalities, with a 1 in 1,509,000 chance of being struck annually.

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SUMMARY: ABC Digital Team’s article outlines essential details for the Fourth of July. The piece covers which restaurants and retail stores will be open or closed on the holiday, with notable mentions including Applebee’s, McDonald’s, Target, and Walmart. It also highlights potential reduced hours for some stores like Aldi and CVS. Additionally, FedEx and UPS will have limited services, while USPS will be closed. The article includes a related link explaining the history of celebrating July 4th with fireworks and provides planning tips for those looking to travel or shop on Independence Day.

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SUMMARY: A person was taken into custody following a SWAT response in Cedar Park, Texas, on Tuesday morning. This led to a shelter-in-place order for neighbors, which lasted several hours. The Cedar Park Police Department reported at 7:48 a.m. about a “barricaded subject” at Cedar Park Townhomes on Cypress Creek Boulevard. By 9:15 a.m., police confirmed the situation was resolved, the subject was in custody, and the shelter-in-place order was lifted. The incident began around 5:20 a.m. with Central Texas SWAT negotiators called to assist.

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