San Diego, CA

Del Mar, CA

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The San Diego County Fair is going retro this year, taking visitors through each decade from the 1950s to the '90s with rides, concerts, competitions and more battered-and-fried foods than one can imagine. Why it matters: The fair is the county's largest and longest-running annual event, attracting nearly 1 million...

San Diego County Fair brings retro vibe to Del Mar

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

Texas State

JDH Capital, the investment group run by Texas oil billionaire Jeffrey Hildebrand, is the firm behind a new bid for Vista Outdoor's ammunition business, according to a source familiar with the matter. Why it matters: JDH's surprise move comes as Vista is nearing a shareholder vote on a separate, $2...

Texas oil billionaire jumps into fight for Vista's ammo unit

Washington, DC

Axios DC

Washington Post CEO Will Lewis is putting down D.C. roots with the recent purchase of a multimillion-dollar Georgetown home, Axios has learned.The big picture: Lewis is the talk of the town following an uproar at the Post over former executive editor Sally Buzbee's recent departure, the announcement of a new editorial structure, and reports of Lewis attempting to meddle in editorial coverage about him.State of play: Lewis and his wife, Rebecca, recently dropped over $7 million on a six-bedroom, seven-bathroom house in Georgetown, per D.C. property records.The home, originally built in 1900, is over 5,000 square feet with a wood-burning...

Scoop: Washington Post CEO buys $7 million Georgetown digs

Philadelphia, PA

There are growing warnings about a potent animal tranquilizer that's showing up in more of the illegal drug supply. The big picture: Medetomidine has been linked to recent overdose deaths in the Midwest and Northeast, and is the latest example of how street drugs are becoming deadlier as more substances are mixed into illicit fentanyl and other opioids.

New animal tranquilizer seen in illegal drugs

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Bentonville, AR

Axios NW Arkansas

The sun is out, which means you should get out.The big picture: Here's where to spend your summer days outside with a drink in hand. Enjoy.🌮 8th Street Market🧒 Kid friendly. 🍽 Food trucks and restaurants on site.The vibe: So many options. You can grab a beer from Bike Rack Brewing and pair it with a bite from one of the food trucks or have a margarita and dinner from Yeyo's El Alma de Mexico. You can even have dessert and a drink from Markham & Fitz.📍 Stop by: Hours vary. 801 SE 8th St. in Bentonville🥃 The Amendment 🌛...

The best patios in Northwest Arkansas to have a drink this summer

New Orleans, LA

Soon after starting our poboy of the week series, we got a reader email saying the best New Orleans poboys could be found at Williams Seafood & Poboy in Kenner. Why it matters: Obviously, we had to try it out. Zoom in: That email came from Taslin Alfonzo, the communications...

Williams Seafood & Poboy serves up a great shrimp poboy

Ankeny, IA

Axios Des Moines

In Ankeny, four restaurants closed this month. Some broke the news publicly while others quietly closed their doors.Club Car: The restaurant's Clive staff confirmed that the Ankeny location is permanently closed after opening last year.Luddy's Tavern: The German-American restaurant had a short run after opening its doors last year.Tacos & Tequila La Cava Mexican Gastrobar: The restaurant, formerly known as El Charro, closed earlier this month with plans to relocate to Newton, Kansas, it announced on Facebook.Whiskey House: After over seven years in business, the restaurant and live music spot announced it was closing its doors."Despite our best efforts and dedication, we have found ourselves unable to continue operations, and as of now, we are closed for good," the restaurant announced on Facebook.

Four Ankeny restaurants close within a week

Chicago, IL

Axios Chicago

For the first time in its almost 20 year history, Riot Fest is leaving Chicago.The big picture: Riot Fest organizers, placing the blame on the Chicago Park District, is leaving Douglass Park for SeatGeek Stadium in the southwest suburb of Bridgeview.What they're saying: "Allow me to be as clear as the azure sky of the deepest summer — our exodus is solely because of the Chicago Park District," co-owner Mike Petrynshyn said in a video statement."Their lack of care for the community, you and us, ultimately left us no choice."The intrigue: Ald. Monique Scott (24th) also blamed the park district...

Riot Fest leaves Chicago, heads to suburbs

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

Detroit, MI

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Detroit is on the U.S. Postal Service's recent national ranking of cities with the most recorded dog attacks on mail carriers.The big picture: The city has a serious stray dog problem — animal control received nearly 12,000 calls about roaming dogs last year. Pet dogs getting out of their enclosures has also resulted in attacks.By the numbers: With 19 such attacks, Detroit tied for 20th place last year. The city with the highest number, Los Angeles, recorded 65 attacks.Michigan was also ranked in the top 10 states with the most mail carrier dog bites, with 183 last year.Between the lines: All dogs can bite, even ones that seem friendly, so dog owners have a responsibility to control and secure their pets around letter carriers, USPS wrote in a news release.If a carrier doesn't feel safe, they have the right to stop service and have the dog owner pick up their mail at the post office.

Detroit ranks on Postal Service list of top dog bite cities

San Jose, CA

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Tragedy struck on Friday morning, May 24th, 2024, when a fatal collision occurred on US-101 southbound, north of Blossom Hill Rd., involving a big rig tractor-trailer combination and a Honda sedan.

California man, 22, instantly killed after he collides head-on into semi truck in wrong-way crash

Florida State

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Torrential downpours in South Florida over the past 24 hours have flooded roads throughout the region, creating life-threatening conditions. The big picture: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared an emergency in Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties "due to major flooding" soon after the mayors of Miami and Fort Lauderdale both declared local states of emergency on Wednesday evening.

"Catastrophic" flash flooding pummels Miami, Fort Lauderdale

Ancestry.com will release a new collection of newspaper records related to enslaved people in the U.S. that will be searchable thanks to AI, the company announced Tuesday. Why it matters: The new records show how enslaved people were bought and sold or how some tried to escape, helping Black Americans locate the painful pasts of individual ancestors.

Ancestry.com uses AI to boost Black family trees

Ringtown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

UNION TOWNSHIP – A valley man was killed Wednesday in a lawn mowing accident, firefighters...
The post Lawn mowing accident claims life of Ringtown Valley man first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Lawn mowing accident claims life of Ringtown Valley man

Parris Island, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Marine Corps privates Jamil Winston Jr. and JuliMarie Winston are married Marines. The husband and wife have proved that the couple that trains together can stay together. Both graduated on May 17th from boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, just in time for their first wedding anniversary coming up in June.

Married Marines graduate from Parris Island together

Madera County, CA

The Madera County Sheriff's Office has issued a "Be On The Lookout" (BOLO) alert following a grand theft incident involving copper materials at the TA Travel Center, located at 32603 Avenue 7. The theft occurred in the early hours of May 19, 2024, at approximately 1:07 a.m.

Scumbag copper thief cuts, steals 14 Tesla supercharger cables from a California charging station

Des Moines, IA

If you're feeling extra itchy, thank Des Moines' spike in mosquitoes.Driving the news: Mosquitoes buzz around every summer, but recent wet conditions have created perfect breeding grounds for floodwater mosquitoes, increasing pests compared to the last four years of drought.State of play: Clarke Mosquito Control and Management, which helps the city manage pests, is spraying neighborhoods in sections based on which areas have the highest numbers of mosquitoes in traps, Laura McGowan, spokesperson for Clarke, tells Axios.The intrigue: Some mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in the northside near the Riverview and Union Park areas, the city announced yesterday.Additional spraying occurred Monday, and the Beaverdale area was sprayed with precaution yesterday.There are no known cases yet in people or pets.Be smart: Wear bug repellent, long-sleeved apparel or stay inside during peak pest hours, dusk and dawn.Residents can report high levels of insects, learn when their neighborhood is being sprayed or opt out of treatments here.

Mosquitoes return to Des Moines with a vengeance

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San Diego weekend events: Free festivals, a title fight and border photography

Hopefully you spend some of this weekend surfing in bioluminescent waves, but if not, here's a list of great events to help you fill out your...

San Diego weekend events: Free festivals, a title fight and border photography

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