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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

Redding, CA

Golden Gate Media

The Redding Police Department (RPD) has issued a public appeal for assistance in locating a missing adult, Nikki Cheng McCain. The 39-year-old woman was last seen on May 17, 2024, and her whereabouts remain unknown.

Police urgently search for California woman, 39, missing since May 17 driving Chevy Avalanche truck

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles’s bars and restaurants have a long history as an integral part of the city’s gay culture and community. On New Year’s Eve in 1967, the Black Cat Tavern in Silver Lake was the site of a police raid targeting its gay clientele. In February of the same year, the activist group Personal Rights in Defense and Education joined forces with members of the LGBTQ community to organize a demonstration outside the bar. The protest predated the riots at Stonewall by two years. Today, the Black Cat is designated as a historical landmark by the State of California.

Where to Celebrate Pride in Los Angeles, 2024

North Carolina State

Fayetteville, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina doughnut shop adds a “secret” touch to its treats — and fans can’t get enough. So, the bakery now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat doughnuts. Ever wondered where to find the ultimate doughnut experience in North Carolina?

Superior Bakery doughnut shop ranks No. 1 in North Carolina. It has ‘secret’ dough fans crave

Bergen County, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the arrest of four individuals from Bergen County, implicated in a drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing substantial quantities of heroin in Newark.

Major Drug Trafficking Bust: 4 Arrested in Bergen County

San Francisco, CA

Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list dropped on June 5 in a Las Vegas ceremony that honored restaurants across the globe. It’s a difficult endeavor to land on the annual international ranking, but Healdsburg’s SingleThread managed the feat, landing at No. 46 this year — jumping from its spot at No. 68 in 2023. The only other U.S. restaurant to land on the acclaimed list is NYC’s Atomix which snagged the No. 6 ranking, up from its placement at No. 8 last year.

SingleThread Snags a Spot on World’s 50 Best Restaurants List

California State

District Attorney Pamela Price's planned press conference to announce her Chinese name as part of the celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month has been cancelled.

Despied California D.A. cancels  'Chinese name' unveiling, releases video aimed at political enemies

New Orleans, LA

Summer is typically New Orleans’s season of closures and reduced hours, and not a time for big openings — but this year is different. Summer 2024 is all about the year’s most hotly anticipated restaurants opening their doors for locals to experience first, ahead of the busier fall festival and tourist seasons. Get ready for Mexican mariscos to beat the heat, a mystical Filipino witch bar to awaken the senses, Venezuelan arepas to satiate, yak-a-mein to comfort, and exquisite baked goods to delight the eyes (and palate). Here are New Orleans’s most anticipated restaurant openings this summer, in no particular order.

The 6 Most Anticipated New Orleans Restaurant Openings This Summer

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Loving someone is easy and it's in your power but getting the same love back is not in your hands. You can't force someone to love you but sometimes we fall in love with someone instantly. There are some zodiac signs that have some magnetic charisma to their personality, everyone feels attracted to them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Most Loved

Some of LA’s most exciting meals can be found on the back patio of a wine bar or under an EZ-up on a neighborhood corner. Pop-ups are ingrained in the dining culture of the Southland, whether they’re a preview of a more permanent space or just a one-off. This is a guide to new and ongoing pop-ups around town. Have a pop-up that should be on this list? Email us at la@eater.com.

Cool Food Events and Pop-Ups to Check Out This Week in Los Angeles: June 7

Austin, TX

Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest. A longtime and very important Austin restaurant and butcher shop is going to close this year. Salt & Time and Salt & Time Wine Shop at 1912 East Seventh Street will have their last days of service in the Blackshear-Prospect Hill neighborhood on Saturday, July 6.

Groundbreaking Austin Butcher Shop and Restaurant Salt & Time Is Closing

New York City, NY

The story of Ama is, quite literally, a love story. The anticipated all-day cafè, nestled near the border of Navy Yard and Capitol Hill, is the pièce de résistance belonging to husband-and-wife industry vets Micah Wilder (Chaplin’s, Zeppelin) and Johanna Hellrigl (formerly of Doi Moi, Proof, Mercy Me).

Aperitivo Hour Awaits at Navy Yard’s Dreamy New Ama

Cape May, NJ

Somers Point, NJ

Austin T. Mahan misused USPS credit cards for personal purchases totaling over $54,000. Austin T. Mahan, 44, of Cape May Court House, New Jersey, pled guilty today to misappropriating postal funds, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Mahan admitted to the charge before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn.

Postal Supervisor Embezzles $54K in USPS Funds

Cairo, the bustling, vibrant heart of Egypt, is a little-known food lover’s paradise. Famous for its ancient sites, the city boasts a culinary scene that’s as diverse and rich as its culture and history, driven by global trends and Egyptians themselves, who are eating out more than ever before.

The 19 Essential Cairo Restaurants

Lexington, KY

The Lexington Times

Federal authorities recently employed an unconventional yet effective method to link an alleged Lexington drug trafficker to a fentanyl stash house. A plea agreement, filed Wednesday in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, details the elaborate investigation that culminated in the arrest and subsequent guilty plea of a key individual. A key piece of evidence in the case? The defendant's DoorDash order history.

Plea agreement: Feds used DoorDash app to link Lexington drug trafficker to stash house

Chicago, IL

Reservations are now live via for the newly relocated Khmai, the Cambodian restaurant that earned accolades after two years in Rogers Park. Khmai 2.0 is sleeker and more upscale than the original, and with its new location along Sheridan Road near Loyola University, chef and owner Mona Sang has added a casual new sister spot in Kaun Khmai.

Loyola’s Upcoming Cambodian Restaurant Serves Food Fit for Royalty

Knightdale, NC

North Carolinians take their barbecue seriously, and that dedication produces tasty results. So much so, that the state is now home to six of the nation’s best barbecue joints, according to the review website Yelp.

These barbecue joints in North Carolina rank among the nation’s best. What makes them special?

JB Rivers

An 81-year-old foreign passenger was found dead in her cabin onboard a Maltese-flagged cruise ship on Saturday afternoon, according to a statement from the Greek Coast Guard. A Greek news outlet reported that the incident occurred while the vessel was docked at the picturesque Port of Mykonos, a popular tourist destination in the Aegean Sea.

Cruise Ship Passenger Found Dead in Cabin, Coast Guard Reports

Early Wednesday morning, an overturned big-rig filled with 40,000 pounds of strawberries brought traffic to a standstill on a key transition between two major freeway corridors in the South Bay.

Semi-truck hauling 40,000 pounds of California strawberries overturns on busy interstate ramp

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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How Barbs B Q Pairs Mom’s Green Spaghett With Perfect Brisket

In the Texas Hill Country, barbecue is the stuff of legends. You have likely heard of Lockhart, the tiny town that is, officially, the state’s barbecue...

How Barbs B Q Pairs Mom’s Green Spaghett With Perfect Brisket

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