Houston, TX

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Nine individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in Newark, distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

16 Arrested in Major Drug Bust: Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl & Heroin

Maine State

York County, ME

Business Times

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Thursday the first death from the tick-borne Powassan virus in 2024, occurring in York County. This marks a grim milestone for the state, which has already recorded three confirmed infections of the virus this year, including cases in Kennebec and Lincoln counties.

Maine Confirms First Fatal Case of Tick-Borne Powassan Virus in 2024

San Antonio, TX

Bexar County, TX

Debra Blackwell

None of us ever wants to see a heartbreaking story like this. Unfortunately, it reminds us that a person’s emotional state can lead to devastation. The timeline, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, that led to Savannah Kriger killing her 3-year-old son Kaiden is quite disturbing and filled with red flags of a woman in a troubled emotional state. According to a report by USA Today https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/07/savannah-kriger-murder-suicide/73600364007/ this is precisely what occurred, resulting in a mortifying situation.

'Say Goodbye To Your Son' Mother Sends Text To Father Before Killing The Child

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
The post Police Log, 5/24/2024 first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Police Log, 5/24/2024

In a closely watched and highly anticipated vote, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) narrowly rejected a proposal to enshrine a ban on women pastors in its constitution. Despite 61% of delegates supporting the measure, it fell short of the required two-thirds supermajority, reversing a preliminary vote from last year that had favored the ban.

Southern Baptists Narrowly Reject Formal Ban on Women Pastors, Sparking Ongoing Debate

South Florida is grappling with severe weather as meteorologists warn of continued heavy rain and flooding throughout the region. The Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast are particularly vulnerable, with isolated to scattered rain expected to persist through Saturday.

South Florida Braces for More Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Amid Tornado Damage

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Department of Health reports it has reopened Nahcotta, Cedar River, North River, Nemah River, and Naselle River in Willapa Bay for commercial shellfish harvesting.

Willapa Bay Reopens for Commercial Shellfish Harvesting

Wholesale prices in the United States fell by 0.2% in May, providing fresh evidence that inflationary pressures might be easing.

Wholesale Prices Dip, Signaling Potential Relief from Inflation Pressures

Malawi is in mourning following the tragic death of Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima and nine others, including his wife, in a plane crash in the Chikangawa mountain range. The government confirmed the crash on Tuesday, declaring a national day of mourning as search and rescue operations continue.

Malawi Vice President and Nine Others Killed in Plane Crash Amid Search for Survivors

Kirkland, NY

Tully, NY

ANTOINE SPRATT

KIRKLAND, N.Y. — On Thursday, June 13, 2024, a tragic incident unfolded shortly after 11:00 a.m. at Champion Farm, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The victims have been identified as Nathan Doody, 33, from DeRuyter, and Tyler Memory, 29, from Tully.

Tragic Incident: Two Lives Lost in Farm Mishap

Colorado State

Fort Collins, CO

Ben Potter, a beloved YouTube personality known as Comicstorian to his millions of followers, has died at the age of 40 in a single-vehicle car crash near Fort Collins, Colorado. The Colorado State Patrol confirmed to US Weekly on Tuesday, June 12, that Potter was killed on Saturday, June 8, when his silver Toyota 4Runner traveled off the right shoulder, crossed over a frontage road, and rolled multiple times.

YouTube Star Ben Potter, Comicstorian, Dies at 40, Cause of Death Revealed

Georgia State

The Current GA

Georgia is opting out of a federal program that would give families extra money to feed their kids this summer. The so-called Summer EBT program is an extension of the Pandemic EBT program model, which had near national enrollment and ended last year.

Georgia’s opting out of a federal food program this summer. Here’s what’s available for kids in need

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Two Los Angeles police officers punched and choked a man last month while he was handcuffed, after the man spat at an officer, according to newly released body-worn camera footage from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

VIDEO: LAPD Officers Punch and Choke Handcuffed Man in South L.A. For Spitting

The recent arrest of eight Tajik nationals with suspected connections to ISIS has intensified concerns among U.S. national security officials about the potential for a terror attack on American soil. The individuals were detained after entering the United States via the southern border and requesting asylum.

Arrest of Tajik Nationals Raises U.S. Fears of ISIS Terror Plot

Thousands of fish have died in Mexico's northern state of Chihuahua as the Bustillos Lagoon dries up amid extreme heat and prolonged drought.

Thousands of Fish Die in Mexico's Bustillos Lagoon Amid Severe Heat and Drought

A Florida court has ordered Chiquita Brands International to pay $38 million to the families of eight Colombian men murdered by a paramilitary death squad.

American Banana Giant Chiquita Ordered to Pay $38 Million in Landmark Colombian Human Rights Case

General Motors (GM) has unveiled a new $6 billion share buyback program, approved by its board, aimed at continuing to return capital to shareholders. This announcement comes on the heels of the completion of an accelerated $10 billion stock repurchase program, initiated in November 2023, expected to conclude by the end of this month.

GM Approves New $6 Billion Share Buyback Amid Strong Demand for Gasoline Vehicles

A devastating fire broke out in a residential building in Mangaf, Kuwait, early Wednesday morning, killing at least 49 people, many of whom were foreign workers. The incident has drawn attention to the living conditions of migrant laborers in the Gulf region and has prompted calls for an urgent investigation into potential safety violations.

Kuwait Building Fire Leaves 49 Dead, Many Indian Workers Among Victims

Oil prices have retreated, paring back weekly gains, as sliding equity markets in Europe and Asia have compounded growing concerns about global demand. Brent crude futures dipped by 0.4% in London, reducing the week's advance to 3.5%. The outlook for crude oil has darkened following the International Energy Agency's (IEA) revised forecasts, which indicate a slowdown in consumption growth this year and warn of a potential long-term surplus.

Oil Prices Tumble Amid Sliding Equities and Demand Concerns

North Carolina State

Lexington, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina burger joint loads its patties with cheese, and fans can’t get enough of them. According to results published by Yelp, a Lexington-area restaurant now ranks as the state’s best place to get a cheeseburger.

Best cheeseburgers in North Carolina? The ones served at this restaurant rank No. 1

Bellaire, TX

Galena Park, TX

Pasadena, TX

South Houston, TX

Channelview, TX

Humble, TX

Missouri City, TX

Pearland, TX

Deer Park, TX

Stafford, TX

NewsBreak

Deadly Storms Ravage Houston: Four Dead, Hundreds of Thousands Without Power, and Widespread School Closures

Deadly thunderstorms wreaked havoc on the Houston area Thursday, leaving at least four people...

Deadly Storms Ravage Houston: Four Dead, Hundreds of Thousands Without Power, and Widespread School Closures

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