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Calling all onigiri fans: A new spot dedicated to the beloved Japanese snack just opened in Koreatown, and it’s unlike any other in Los Angeles. Last week, Supamu opened its first brick-and-mortar location at the corner of 6th and Catalina.

This New Koreatown Onigiri Spot Is Unlike Any Other in Southern California

Philadelphia, PA

Upper Chichester Township, PA

The Quick Historian

UPPER CHICHESTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A 51-year-old man has been taken into custody by police on suspicion of neglecting his mother, who was found in distressing conditions, lying in soiled sheets stuck to her bed.

Woman found dead and "fused" to bed, son arrested

Morristown, NJ

Morristown Minute

Food Excluded from Supplemental Security Income Calculations to Improve Equity and Efficiency. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced an update to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) regulations, marking a significant shift in how In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) calculations are determined.

Social Security Administration Simplifies SSI with Major Rule Change on Food Assistance

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Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Denver City Council will vote Monday to spend another $850,000 on meals for migrants. The council is set to approve two contract extension that appear on the consent agenda. Matters on the consent agenda are considered routine and pass in a block vote unless a council member calls an item out. The council will consider contract extensions with Michaels of Denver Catering, Inc. and Colorado Hospitality, Inc. for $350,000 and $500,000, respectively. That brings the total amount spent on migrant meals with those two vendors to $2.8 million.

Feeding migrants costs Denver another $850,000

Senai

Ennis William Cosby, son of beloved comedian Bill Cosby and his wife Camille, was tragically cut down in the prime of his life on January 16, 1997. Shot in the head during a failed robbery attempt near Interstate 405 in Los Angeles, California, Cosby's untimely death sent shockwaves through the nation and ignited a wave of sympathy and support for the grieving Cosby family.

Tragedy and Justice: The Murder of Ennis William Cosby

About 42 people formerly experiencing homelessness housed through a “rapid rehousing” effort about two years ago face a return to the streets, according to advocates with Housekeys Action Network Denver or HAND, an advocacy group for people experiencing homelessness.

Rapid rehousing grantees returning to homelessness in Denver

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

365 Atlanta Traveler

If you're heading out to a sports bar for March Madness, you'll be happy to know that some of the best in the nation are right here in Georgia. A new report by BetUS has taken a deep dive into the best sports bars in every state across the United States -- and Georgia is home to five of the best.

5 Georgia Sports Bars Named Best in U.S.

Inspectors have failed rental units for methamphetamine contamination, hoarding, pest infestations, mold and water damage, sanitation concerns, heating, and lack of utilities, according to a report presented Wednesday to the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee of the Denver City Council.

Meth contamination, hoarding, pests lead to Denver rental inspection failures

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Santa Ana, CA

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On Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 8:29 a.m., Santa Ana Police Communications received a report of unknown trouble at a residence in the 1500 block of S. Lowell Street. Santa Ana Police Officers responded to the residence and located an adult male victim with a stab wound to his torso. The Orange County Fire Authority also responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.

A Santa Ana man was apparently murdered by his roomate this morning

Cleveland, OH

Brown on Cleveland

Cleveland, OH. An Ohio man who killed his sister, her husband, and unborn niece was sentenced today in the Courtroom of Cuyahoga County Judge Rick Bell. Jason David Iverson was found guilty of three counts of aggravated murder and one count of felonious assault. As family members on both sides of the aisle awaited sentencing, the question was "why." What happened on September 4, 2023, caused so much turmoil that it cost the lives of three innocent people.

Three Life Sentences: Ohio Man's Brutal Family Murder

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

The elaborate scheme involved falsifying accounts receivable to secure and misuse a substantial line of credit. In a significant legal development, Nitin Vats, a former employee of the defunct New Jersey-based company Lotus Exim International Inc. (LEI), has admitted to participating in a fraudulent scheme that resulted in a $17 million loss to a bank. This confession was made before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton, marking a pivotal moment in the investigation led by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Former Employee Guilty of $17M Bank Fraud

Texas State

Arlington, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. The Arlington Police Department has begun an investigation into the death of a 62-year-old woman involved in an auto-pedestrian accident that happened on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. This incident is now under consideration by law enforcement officers.

Tragic Death: Arlington Woman Killed in Kroger Lot

Connecticut State

Ledyard, CT

Dianna Carney

Exciting news for reality TV enthusiasts in New England: CBS's popular television show Big Brother is holding a casting call in the area! The show, which places 18 contestants in a single house for an entire summer of competitions and adventures, is renowned for its thrilling twists and turns as the group is gradually reduced to just two members. A panel of former house members then votes to determine who will walk away with the grand prize of $750,000.

Casting Call For Popular Reality Show Comes To New England

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

House Bill 777 , a lifesaving piece of legislation to prohibit the sale of ghost guns, was passed by the Pennsylvania State House on Wednesday. The bill was introduced by Representatives Morgan Cephas (D-192) and Malcolm Kenyatta (D-181).

Pennsylvania House Passes Legislation To Prohibit the Sale of Ghost Guns

Florida State

Miami, FL

Man Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining more than $1.5 Million in Unemployment Benefits and EIDL Loans. On March 27, 2024, Michael Blanc, a 34-year-old man from Miami, Florida, was sentenced to 42 months in prison after being found guilty of wire fraud, involving the illicit acquisition of over $1.5 million in unemployment benefits and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp in Trenton federal court, marking a notable conviction in the fight against pandemic-related fraud.

Man Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for $1.5M Relief Fraud

King County, WA

Connell, WA

Timothy A Gruver

A King County practical nurse has been charged with misconduct for romancing a prisoner, the Department of Health reports. In March, the Board of Nursing charged licensed practical nurse Monica A. Davis with unprofessional conduct, according to the DOH.

Nurse Charged for Inappropriate Prisoner Romance

Baltimore, MD

Written by Thomas F. Schaller , University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Rural white voters have long enjoyed outsize power in American politics. They have inflated voting power in the U.S. Senate , the U.S. House and the Electoral College .

Why ‘White Rural Rage’ Is a Threat to American Democracy

NEW JERSEY – In a significant development, three individuals have admitted to their roles in a complex romance fraud scheme that swindled more than 100 victims out of over $4.5 million.

$4.5M Romance Fraud Scheme in NJ: Trio Pleads Guilty

Irvine, CA

On Friday, March 22, 2024, at about 3:00 p.m., police officers were conducting surveillance in shopping centers due to recent organized distraction thefts, according to the Irvine Police Department .

The Irvine Police arrested an organized credit card theft group from L.A. County

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This Michigan Woman Created America’s First Baking Mix in a “Jiffy”

It's one of the most recognizable boxes on store shelves, but did you realize one of America's most beloved baking mixes got its start right here...

This Michigan Woman Created America’s First Baking Mix in a “Jiffy”

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