Minneapolis, MN

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Bloomington, MN

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The Mall of America is one of the most iconic landmarks in Minnesota, drawing over 40 million visitors a year as the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the United States.

Why Was the Mall of America Built in Minnesota?

Newark, NJ

Cedar Grove, NJ

Morristown Minute

Michael Drobish Receives 15-Month Sentence for Exploiting Health Benefits Programs Through Compounded Prescription Drug Conspiracy. In a significant legal development, Michael Drobish, 46, the former owner of a New Jersey marketing company, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison. Drobish's conviction is linked to a fraudulent scheme that siphoned over $6 million from public and private health benefits programs through the billing of non-essential compounded prescriptions. This case was brought to light by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Local NJ Marketing Exec Jailed for Major Health Care Fraud Scheme Involving $6M in Losses

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Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Quartet Charged in $1.6 Million UPS Burglary Spree Spanning Over Two Years. Morristown, NJ – In a startling revelation, four Philadelphia residents face charges for allegedly conducting a sophisticated burglary operation, targeting United Parcel Service (UPS) warehouses across the United States, including in New Jersey. The accused are implicated in a series of thefts amounting to an estimated $1.6 million in lost merchandise, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Massive Theft Ring Uncovered: UPS Warehouses Targeted Nationwide

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Amidst disillusionment, migrants depart Windy City return to Venezuela in search of better lives. Migrants who sought refuge in Chicago are choosing to leave the city in pursuit of a better life. Chicago has become so unpleasant for migrants who resent being housed in shelters and being refused the top paying jobs that they are fleeing back to Venezuela,

After Night of Cold Temperatures in Chicago, Some Migrants Are Returning to Venezuela

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

The Denver City Council will consider again Monday extending the mayor’s emergency declaration over homelessness. In reality, Denver is facing two emergencies – the matter of the unhoused population that’s already here, and the issue of migrants from south of the border that have come flowing into the city. From December 2022 to August 2023, the Denver mayor declared an emergency around the migrant influx. The situation with the migrants is even more urgent now. Migrants who have timed out of the city’s shelter system are living on the streets in tents. Many are families with young children and pregnant mothers.

Migrant, homeless emergencies merge into one urgent crisis in Denver

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Evanston, IL

Protestors block traffic, demand action from Rep. Schakowsky’s on House Resolution 786 as Palestine-Israel war escalates. Members of the U.S. Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) and supporters gathered on Tuesday, staging a traffic blockade outside Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky's residence in Evanston, Illinois. The protest aimed to draw attention to the escalating conflict in Israel and Palestine, specifically calling for an immediate ceasefire.

Pro-Palestinian Activists Protest at Illinois Rep. Home, Demands She Signs Bill to End Aid to Israel

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Despite Market Volatility, Advisor Says He's ‘Bullish' on Crypto Education. Here's Why

The cryptocurrency market dropped by nearly $1.4 trillion in 2022 and has been volatile in 2023. Despite the downturn, Douglas Boneparth, a member of CNBC's Financial...

Despite Market Volatility, Advisor Says He's ‘Bullish' on Crypto Education. Here's Why

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