Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

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

Gorman, CA

NBC News

GORMAN, Calif. — Authorities issued evacuation orders Saturday as a wildfire in Los Angeles County spread thousands of acres close to a major highway and threatened nearby structures, officials said. The blaze that is being called the Post Fire burned more than 4,400 acres near the Interstate 5 freeway...

Wildfire burning north of Los Angeles spreads as evacuation orders issued

North Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina woman has gone viral after finding a creepy hidden room in her cousin's new house. Noelle Pierce, a photographer in Charlotte, went to tour the property after her cousin gave her the code to enter the newly purchased home.

North Carolina woman discovers creepy hidden room in cousin's new home

Santa Monica, CA

Brigid Pfeifer

From 9 to 5 to Yellowstone, this famous character actor continued to make an impression in Hollywood for so many years. On Thursday May 16th, actor Dabney Coleman passed away at his home in Santa Monica, California. His daughter Quincy confirmed this news to the media shortly afterwards. Coleman was 92 years old at the time of his passing.

Beloved Character Actor Passes at 92

MINA, Saudi Arabia — Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the soaring summer heat. The ritual marks the final days of the Hajj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world.

At least 14 Jordanian pilgrims have reportedly died from sunstroke during the Hajj pilgrimage

Cooking With Maryann

I love coconut. I love coconut in blended drinks, savory dishes, sweet desserts... heck, I even like fresh coconut meat; but today, we are going to make an incredible homemade coconut cream pie. Sweet, creamy, and light. It's the perfect summer dessert! Don't let the ingredient list scare you off. It's really a snap to make. Here's what you'll need:

Homemade Coconut Cream Pie

El Salvador's president is showing no signs of slowing his crackdown on gangs as he begins his second term in office. The government released clips and photos of a massive operation that put thousands of suspected criminals behind bars in the country's "mega prison."

How El Salvador transferred 2,000 inmates to a 'mega prison'

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?

Detroit, MI

Oakland County, MI

Nine people including two children were injured in an apparent random mass shooting Saturday at a city park’s splash pad in Michigan, authorities said. One of the victims, an 8-year-old boy, was struck in his head and hospitalized in critical condition, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said at a news conference.

Nine people, including two children, injured in seemingly random shooting at Michigan splash pad

Cleopatra Jade

In this week’s Astrology, the Sun, Mercury, and Venus all enter Cancer, and there’s a Capricorn Full Moon. We have an ultra-active week full of planetary transits. In this week’s Astrology, Cancer Season begins, plus Mercury and Venus will shift into the sign of the Crab, revving up the urge for emotional stability. A Full Moon is taking place in Capricorn, allowing us to see how far we’ve come since January. The Sun, Mercury, plus Venus will be in configurations that show where we lack self-awareness. And over these next 7 days Mercury will make the most alignments, which could help us work on our communication style.

This Week’s Horoscope Forecast For June 17th to 23rd, 2024

Missouri State

Kansas City, MO

CJ Coombs

Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips is no longer in Missouri but it still has two free-standing locations in Ohio. It once was a large chain across the country. I still recall the one off of 71 Highway in Kansas City, Missouri that used to be behind the once-popular Truman Corners Shopping Center. It was my mother's go-to spot for fish & chips. That was a long time ago.

No longer in Missouri, but still in Ohio: Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips founded in 1969

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Northern Kentucky Tribune

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks Monday on the Senate floor regarding Iran:. “Last night, Iran confirmed that its president and foreign minister died in a helicopter crash. The condolences from sympathetic regimes were swift.

Opinion – Sen. Mitch McConnell: Untimely death of president of Iran does not change regime’s threats

Cats of Kansas City

Shout out to all the veterans out there today. I hope you are able to spend some fun, relaxing time with your family...and your pets!. All of these cats are available for adoptoin right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just follow the link to get in touch with each respective shelter if any of them suit your fancy.

Six unforgettable cats to adopt this Memorial Day

A rare discovery, believed to have been a shrine, is unearthed in Pompei after nearly 2000 years. NBC News’ Kelly Cobeilla takes us inside to look at the ornate decorations, paintings and artifacts that have been untouched for centuries.

Pompeii excavation reveals "blue room" after nearly 2000 years

New Jersey State

Pennsylvania State

NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), has co-led a multistate comment letter supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed rule aimed at reducing criminal history-based barriers to public housing. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Attorneys General of Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to improve access to safe and affordable housing.

HUD Rule Fights Housing Barriers for Ex-Offenders

Illinois State

Carl Junction, MO

An 8-year-old girl from Missouri became “ill and unresponsive” on a SkyWest flight to Chicago on Thursday and was later pronounced dead, authorities said. The flight took off from Joplin, Missouri, and was headed to Chicago before making an emergency landing in Peoria, Illinois. “Her family immediately notified...

8-year-old girl has medical emergency on SkyWest flight to Chicago and dies

Memphis, TN

BRANSON, Mo. — The search for the mysterious company behind a scheme to steal Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate led last week to a small, quiet city near the Ozark Mountains and the gnome-lined porch of a trailer, nestled along one branch of a winding lake. The path there...

Who tried to steal Graceland?

Connecticut State

Temperatures are expected to soar this Father’s Day weekend in an area spanning from the Southwest to the Gulf Coast and the Southeast, according to the National Weather Service. The Southwest is forecast to receive triple-digit temperatures, while parts of the Southeast and southern Plains may experience temperatures in...

Temperatures expected to soar in the South over sizzling Father's Day weekend

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Specific zodiac signs in astrology are viewed as homebodies due to the natural traits associated with their astrological profiles. These traits influence their preferences and comfort zones. The homebody tendencies of these zodiac signs develop out of their internal need for comfort, security, and personal space.

4 Zodiac Signs Who Love Staying In

NewsBreak

Fresh Del Monte brings $400 red pineapples to North America

Fruit distributor Fresh Del Monte launched their newest creation in North America this month: a red pineapple with a $400 price tag. The pineapple specialist has...

Fresh Del Monte brings $400 red pineapples to North America

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