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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

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A long-duration and record-breaking heat wave will be enveloping large parts of the U.S. this week — with signs that it will continue beyond this period. Why it matters: Extreme heat is the number one weather-related killer in a typical year. Human-caused climate change is making heat waves more...

Stifling heat wave settles in for the long haul

Belle Haven, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Alice Stewart was in Northern Virginia when she passed away. Belle Haven is in Fairfax County in Northern Virginia. It is located South of Old Alexandria, where actor Christopher Meloni was raised. To the West is Richmond Highway, and on the East is the Potomac River. This is the location where Mass Live says CNN commentator Alice Stewart, 58, was found deceased Saturday morning.

CNN comentator Alice Stewart was found dead in a home in Belle Haven in Northern Virginia

Iowa State

Axios Des Moines

Data: cancer.gov; Map: Axios VisualsIowa's estimated rate of new melanoma cases remains well above the national average and is the fifth highest in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).Why it matters: Melanoma is less common than other types of skin cancer, but is more likely to grow and spread.By the numbers: There's an average of 30 new cases in the state per year, in comparison to 23 cases nationally.Zoom in: Melanoma cases are higher in northern Iowa, according to zip code analysis by the Iowa Cancer Registry.Health experts have pointed to Iowa's agricultural industry as a potential cause for the higher rates, due to more time spent outside, the Gazette reports.Plus: Melanoma is also 20 times more common in white than Black populations.Iowa is about 62% white,  higher than the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.Yes, but: Sun exposure isn't the only possible reason for the uptick in melanoma diagnoses.Other factors: More effective skin cancer detection and the fact that many Americans are living longer, says Shanthi Sivendran, ACS senior vice president of cancer care support.Go deeper: How to pick a "safe" sunscreen

Iowa melanoma rates are higher than the U.S. average

Phoenix, AZ

Do you have 12 cars? A need for 10 bathrooms? And maybe several million dollars laying around?. If so, we have some great news for you. The big picture: A 13,000-square-foot mansion set on an acre of land at the base of Camelback Mountain will go up for auction June 24.

See inside the $8 million Camelback Mountain mansion up for auction

Chicago, IL

Axios Chicago

The shiny tourist attraction officially known as Cloud Gate remains closed for repairs.Why it matters: Anish Kapoor's stainless steel "gate" to the city — better known as The Bean — is an iconic symbol of Chicago where tourists and locals love to snap photos of their reflection or capture the curved mirroring of the skyline.Visiting the popular Midwest tourist attraction only to be blocked by barricades can be a huge disappointment, especially for first-timers.Catch up fast: Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Millennium Park Foundation, the nonprofit that runs the park, announced last August that...

The Bean in Millennium Park remains closed

San Francisco, CA

People need to earn $150,000 to afford the typical home in LGBTQ+-friendly areas — nearly 50% higher than areas without LGBTQ+ protections, according to a recent Redfin study. Why it matters: The homebuying barrier is higher for LGBTQ+ people than their cisgender and/or straight counterparts. The big picture: The...

Homebuying in LGBTQ+-friendly metros comes with a price

Minnesota State

Axios Twin Cities 

Data: cancer.gov. Map: Axios VisualsDoctors are diagnosing more Minnesotans with melanoma than the national average.Why it matters: Although melanoma accounts for only about 1% of skin cancers, it's responsible for the large majority of skin cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).Zoom in: Minnesota's rate of new cases — approximately 36 per 100,000 people each year — is the third highest in the nation, per the CDC.That's well above the national average of 22.5.The big picture: Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S.​New cases of melanoma rose 2% to 3% annually between 2015 and...

Minnesota has one of the highest melanoma rates in the country

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland, it's time to charge up your personal misting fans. Driving the news: The first heat wave of the summer arrived Sunday, with projected daily highs in the 90s all week long. The heat index, which combines both temperature and humidity, could eclipse 101 Tuesday afternoon. Why it matters: Extreme...

Heat wave arrives in Cleveland this week

Wisconsin State

Grand Rapids, MN

Next weekend, "Wizard of Oz" fans from around the world will descend upon Grand Rapids for the North Shore town's annual Judy Garland Festival that celebrates the birthplace of the iconic actress.The big picture: It's just one of many annual gatherings around Minnesota and Wisconsin with street parades, concerts and, of course, pie-eating contests. We asked Axios Twin Cities readers for some of their picks. 🛶 Loons & Lakes Festival, June 20-22 in Crosslake. This inaugural event "celebrates quiet recreation (paddleboarding, canoeing, etc.) and offers eco-education experiences," notes reader Katy S. There's also an art market.🎶 Joetown Rocks, July 3-4,...

Axios readers picked their favorite small town festivals in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Medicare Advantage insurers could get hundreds of millions of dollars in bonuses this year after the federal officials said they would recalculate the program's quality ratings. Why it matters: The move is a win for insurers like UnitedHealth and Humana, who've threatened to cut benefits available to seniors next year...

Medicare Advantage insurers will collect extra bonuses

I was searching our vast database of emojis to help Axios co-founder Mike Allen find the right Chicago emoji for our announcement of Axios House at the DNC. Reality check: There really isn't a good one for Chicago. No flag, no Sears Tower, not even Malort?. Zoom in: We actually...

Poll: What's the best emoji for Chicago?

River Oaks, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. Garrett Beck could never have foreseen the events that transpired during his Thursday morning shift. The electrician and his colleague were heading south on Interstate 35 when lightning struck their work truck near Basswood Blvd.

Struck by Lightning on I-35: A Close Call

A June heat wave for the record books is set to send temperatures soaring from the Midwest and Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast beginning Sunday and continuing into the coming weeks. Why it matters: Extreme heat is the top weather-related killer in the U.S. For millions of people,...

Record-breaking, widespread and stubborn heat wave to blanket U.S. next week

Atlanta, GA

Fulton County, GA

A coalition of community advocates are calling on Fulton County leaders to consider alternative solutions that don't include spending billions on a new jail. Why it matters: Thirteen inmates died at the Rice Street jail in 2023, and three so far this year. The Department of Justice is investigating the...

Community advocates oppose Fulton County's $1 billion jail proposal

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Indianapolis, IN

A June heat wave poised to set records from the Midwest and Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast will hit Indianapolis this week. Why it matters: Extreme heat is the top weather-related killer in the U.S., and officials are urging Hoosiers to take it seriously as Indy temperatures climb into dangerous territory.

Indianapolis hit by heat wave this week

San Antonio, TX

San Antonio ISD could turn its empty school buildings into sites for fresh food, housing, health care, job training, early childhood care and more, a new report says. Why it matters: Many of the shuttered schools are in underserved areas that lack such resources. Also, neighbors don't want abandoned buildings in their communities.

San Antonio ISD makes plans for closed school buildings

Des Moines, IA

Even though Jeff Bruning owns some of the most popular bars in town, don't expect to see the business owner up past 9:30pm most days. "I'm 53," Bruning says. "I've gotten to the point that most of my business happens in the AM." Driving the news: As the co-owner of...

How Full Court Press owner Jeff Bruning starts his day

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Future uncertain for Louisiana's massive coastal restoration project

A massive coastal restoration effort in Louisiana is in jeopardy, and officials say the state could lose nearly $1 billion if it's canceled. Why it matters:...

Future uncertain for Louisiana's massive coastal restoration project

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