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David Heitz

Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

Florida State

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Lynn Haven, FL

L. Cane

Grabbing a donut, muffin, bagel, or coffee on your way to or from work can be a nice way to give yourself a sweet treat or pick me up without spending much money. Unfortunately, a Florida restaurant in this genre was recently closed down. I frequently write about restaurant closures, and I can honestly say that I have never seen a violation like the one that caused the closure.

A FL Location Of A Popular, Well-Known Donut Chain Shut Down After Inspection For An Unusual Reason

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

“We have no idea where we are going, when we are going or if we will have housing or need to return to the buses [at the landing zone]”. [ORIGINAL STORY] Migrants in the Standard Club shelter on S. Plymouth are living hour to hour as the information they are giving changes. Children are told to keep their toys in their bags and to take only one out to play with, something easy to pack quickly if needed. They are all on edge as the city decides what to do with their group, having received information and instructions that seems to be ever-changing and to provide no details about what’s to happen to them.

Migrants in Downtown Chicago Speak Out About Being Told to Be Ready to Leave at a Moment’s Notice

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

Jacksonville, FL

It can be nice as a Floridian to know that there are tried and true places where you can go to unwind and celebrate life's special occasions. Examples are Bud & Alley's and Waterway Cafe, to name a few examples.

"Iconic" Florida Restaurant and Bar In Business For Nearly 50 Years Abruptly Closes: "Immediate"

Fort Myers, FL

Although Florida is arguably a wonderful place to get fresh catch seafood, some New Englanders will tell you that Florida falls short in terms of Lobster products, particularly lobster rolls.

New England Chain Known For Its Lobster Rolls & Cheap Roast Beef Sandwiches Getting 2 New FL Stores

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

While it's just an old superstition that cats will steal your breath, you'll gasp when you see how cute these cats are. All are available from local, Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link to each cat to get in touch with their respective shelter.

Six amazing cats that will take your breath away

Former mayoral candidate Lisa Calderon joined former Denver policewomen Thursday to encourage potential recruits not to sign up for the upcoming Denver Police Academy for women.

Former female Denver cops: Don’t enroll in police academy

Punta Gorda, FL

As more people shop online, there is a greater need for delivery services. As a result, it is easy to think that shipping and delivery companies are safe from closure or job loss.

Shipping Giant Closing Multiple Florida Locations, Hundreds Of Jobs Affected: "Never Made Lightly"

The Office of the Independent Monitor, or OIM and the Citizens Oversight Board or COB have released their annual reports on the state of policing in Denver. According to the OIM report, the most common violations recorded by the Denver Police Department in 2023 were “duty to obey departmental rules and mayoral executive orders” and “discourtesy.” Duty to obey departmental rules and mayoral executive orders is a specification that covers a wide range of possible violations, including, but not limited to, unconstitutional search and seizure, improper handling of evidence and personal property, and violations of the DPD’s body-worn camera policy. “Discourtesy is a specification used when officers are alleged to have violated a rule requiring them to be ‘orderly, attentive, respectful, and exercise patience and discretion in the performance of their duties.’”

Denver police behaving badly: Oversight groups release reports

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Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a little dog named Howie who they describe as the “cutest pup on four paws" clarifying that “okay they might all be cute, but Howie is extra special." Despite being returned to the shelter twice, the shelter staff attest that Howie brings an extra special charm to anyone he meets.

Meet Howie: The Extra Special Little Dog Looking For Love

It’s a fair question: Have people experiencing homelessness moved to Denver for a free hotel room?. At least one man did. The mother of a missing man messaged me the other day to tell me she is looking for her son. She said he moved back to Denver from Florida thinking he could get a free hotel room as part of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s House1000 plan. Of course, those rooms all are full now. Also, most people who received the rooms were in established encampments that the mayor swept. There never were any rooms for people who might move to Denver one week to be housed the next.

Opinion: Did homeless people move to Denver for a free hotel room?

CJ Coombs

Twenty-two years ago, Robert Ray Courtney (Inmate Register #14636-045) was convicted of diluting chemotherapy drugs for more than 4,000 patients. It's been recently reported he will be released from prison this summer to a halfway house. Victims and families of victims are most likely disappointed and furious and understandably so.

The former Kansas City pharmacist who diluted chemotherapy drugs is set to be released in June 2024

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Lexington, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky coach Mark Pope never played high school basketball in the Bluegrass State. If you didn’t know any better, you would think he has bled Blue all of his life. His three seasons at Kentucky from 1994-96, including a year he had to sit out because of NCAA transfer rules in place at the time, was all it took for Pope to understand what it means to wear the Blue-and-White jersey.

Keith Taylor: Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope understands what it means to bleed Blue

Harvard, MA

The Harvard Crimson 

By Tilly R. Robinson and Neil H. Shah, Crimson Staff Writers. Harvard Sociology assistant professor Christina J. Cross was accused of plagiarism in an anonymous complaint to Harvard’s Office of Research Integrity, conservative activist Christopher F. Rufo reported in the City Journal — the fourth Black woman at Harvard who studies race or social justice to be accused of plagiarism.

Fourth Black Female Harvard Scholar Accused of Plagiarism Amid Assault on DEI Initiatives

Cambridge, MA

By Veronica H. Paulus and Akshaya Ravi, Crimson Staff Writers. Harvard Medical School assistant professor Dipak Panigrahy plagiarized large portions of an expert report on possibly carcinogenic chemicals, a federal judge wrote last month.

‘A Mess’: Harvard Med School Professor Plagiarized in Expert Report, Judge Says

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