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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

There’s something exciting to me about cherry season. Because the fruit doesn’t grow well in the South, they’re a bit more uncommon than our prized peaches and strawberries, which makes them seem special. When I get my hands on a good bag of cherries, I don’t want to waste a single one. Here is the best way to keep them fresh for as long as possible, according to the growers at Stemilt farm in Washington state.

The Only Way To Store Cherries So They Last, According To Experts

Bergen County, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the arrest of four individuals from Bergen County, implicated in a drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing substantial quantities of heroin in Newark.

Major Drug Trafficking Bust: 4 Arrested in Bergen County

The public backlash to Chuck E. Cheese’s announcement that it was scrapping the iconic animatronic bands at all but two of its 400 locations was fast and furious. Less than two weeks after the news broke that the robot musicians would be making their final curtain call, Chuck E. Cheese backtracked.

Chuck E. Cheese Heard Your Pleas, Will Keep Animatronic Bands In 5 Locations

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

Minnesota State

DayTripper

Starbucks reported a sharp decline in sales and profits for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, reflecting the loss of tens of millions of customers from the coffee giant. A 5% drop in International segment revenues to $1.8 billion, driven by unfavorable foreign exchange rates, a 6% decline in comparable store sales, lower product/equipment sales, and royalties.

Starbucks Loses Millions of Customers Amid Operational Woes

Tickets and accommodations are booked. Bags are packed. Out of office message is set. But wait! There are still a few things to check off your to-do list before you’re officially in carefree vacation mode. Whether you’re heading out of town for a weekend getaway or an extended trip, there are a few basic things to take care of as a homeowner, or renter, before hitting the road.

20 Things Every Homeowner Should Do Before Going On Vacation

Fishyrobb

You've probably heard of dyslexia - a common learning disability that affects reading. But just as many, if not more, young people have severe difficulties with basic math - and there's a name for it - dyscalculia.

What is dyscalculia?

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

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

Buffalo, NY

What's Going On

Buffalo, N.Y. — Shocking allegations have emerged as New York State Police revealed the arrest of a 24-year-old Buffalo woman, Naesha R. Lumpkin, in February. According to authorities, Lumpkin was apprehended during the execution of an arrest warrant at her residence on Chadduck Avenue. Upon entering the premises, officers were confronted with a disturbing sight: Lumpkin's 2-year-old son confined inside a makeshift cage, purportedly made of a playpen covered by a crib piece secured on three sides, rendering the child unable to stand or exit.

Buffalo Woman Arrested After Allegedly Keeping 2-Year-Old Son in Makeshift Cage

Santa Clara County, CA

Los Altos, CA

Golden Gate Media

The Los Altos Police Department, in collaboration with the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office, has finalized its investigation into the tragic deaths of Los Altos residents Steven Hooper, aged 74, and Chris Cryer, aged 66.

Coroner reveals surprising cause of death of senior couple found dead in wealthy California suburb

Ruckersville, VA

Greene County, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Victory church pastor Rodney Locklear has been indicted. The Richmond Times Dispatch reports that a Virginia church has closed its doors, but not for the same reasons other congregations in the Commonwealth have been shuttered. It was not a declining or aging congregation or financial matters. Victory church has ceased to exist because the pastor has been accused of s$x crimes against a minor and now faces six additional charges.

A Virginia church shuts down after the pastor is charged with crimes against a minor

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Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Wednesday, a cat with a challenging start to life now looking for her forever home. The local animal shelter reveals that Wednesday was found “in a literal heap of trash in a hoarding house, nursing her five babies.” Regardless of her tough start to motherhood, Wednesday was an excellent mother to her litter until they all found loving homes.

Cat Found Nursing Kittens In Trash Now Looking For Love

Whether you’ve spilled soda on your carpet, have a new puppy making messes all over your rug (raises hand), or are somewhere in between, cleaning up accidents can be a pain. Thankfully, baking soda is a fantastic, multi-purpose ingredient that you can snag out of the pantry and use on your carpet to thoroughly clean without concern.

Yes, You Can Clean Your Carpet With Baking Soda—Here's How

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

New Orleans, LA

Blue Plate has launched two new creamy sauces to spice up your fish sandwiches, fried shrimp, and shucked oysters just in time for summer. The New Orleans-based mayonnaise manufacturer is introducing Creamy Cocktail and Creole Tartar Sauce. Both sauces are based on Blue Plate Mayonnaise, the almost-homemade tasting condiment Southerners have been slathering on sandwiches since 1927. (Today it's owned by Luzianne-maker Reily Foods along with other New Orleans favorites like French Market Coffee.)

Blue Plate Is Dishing Out Two New Orleans Inspired Sauces Of The Summer

M Henderson

Energy costs have most of us by the collar these days. With Summer months just around the corner, it is time to do some planning and make a few adjustments to help keep the costs of running the air conditioner down.

How to Keep Electricity Costs Down When the Heat Rises

Fort Worth, TX

This post includes content modified using AI. At 12:46 am on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024, emergency personnel from the Fort Worth Police, Fire Department, and MedStar EMS swiftly attended to a significant incident on the northbound lanes of I35W near Highway 121, situated near downtown.. 1800 Airport Freeway Fort Worth TX 76210.

Tragic Death as Vehicle Plummets off I35W Overpass

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Planters Nuts Recalled In 9 Southern States Over Possible Listeria Contamination

Hormel Foods has issued a voluntary recall of two Planters nuts products in nine Southern states due to potential listeria contamination. According to a news release...

Planters Nuts Recalled In 9 Southern States Over Possible Listeria Contamination

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