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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

Axios

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

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

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

Portland, OR

Strawberries peak in June around Portland, so now is the time to fill your pail. The big picture: From farmers markets to u-pick farms, we have no shortage of options for stocking up on the juicy, red fruit. U-Picks. Sauvie Island Farms: No frills. Puget Crimson and Mary's Peak, $3...

Where to pick or buy strawberries around Portland

Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the Day, Monday, June 17th

San Diego, CA

Seems everyone is talking about Angry Pete's, the Detroit-style pizza place that quickly grew from a pop-up vendor in 2020 to having five shops around town. Dig in: Axios Portland co-author Meira Gebel vacationed in San Diego last week for her birthday, so we dragged her to the Point Loma Angry Pete's nestled inside the dive bar Desi's just outside Liberty Station.

Sips and Snacks: Angry Pete's is a Detroit-style pizza powerhouse

Washington, DC

Washingtonians will be busy celebrating Juneteenth this Wednesday, thanks to a packed lineup of events. The big picture: The holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, received news of their freedom — more than two months after the Civil War ended. Here are...

How to celebrate Juneteenth around D.C.

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

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

Detroit, MI

Axios Detroit

Wednesday's Juneteenth holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when union troops arrived in Texas to announce that enslaved people were free.Here are some ways to celebrate:📖 Juneteenth on the Cut: The Dequindre Cut's celebration will highlight stories from the Black Bottom neighborhood through performances and other interactive activities for all ages.Wednesday, 2-7pm, at the Campbell Terrace stage, near the Lafayette and St. Aubin entrance.Free!🏡 Homeownership celebration: Detroit Future City's panel discussion and bus tour will focus on Black liberation and wealth generation through homeownership.Tuesday, 10am-1:30pm, at the Industry Innovation Center, 461 Burroughs St.Free!🔉 Juneteenth Music Festival: Live music, comedy, food and more in Boston Edison.Wednesday, 5:30-10pm, at 2340 W. Chicago Blvd.Tickets, $35.📢 Lunch counters and activism: City historian Jamon Jordan and others hold a panel discussion on the Southern lunch counters and picketing in the North that both factored into the 1960s Civil Rights Movement.Wednesday, 6-8pm, at the Detroit Historical Museum.Free and livestreamed on the museum's Facebook page.

Juneteenth 2024 events and celebrations in Detroit

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New Orleans, LA

Louisiana State Police troopers operate under different rules for vehicle pursuits than New Orleans police. Why it matters: Several trooper chases on New Orleans city streets last week ended in arrests and crashes. The big picture: Gov. Jeff Landry created LSP's Troop NOLA this year as a way to crack...

Why Louisiana State Police are chasing vehicles in New Orleans

New Orleans' Restaurant Week begins Monday and runs through June 23. Why it matters: The annual celebration pairs great restaurant deals with hungry diners just as the summer slowdown starts hitting the city's hospitality world. Dig in: More than six dozen restaurants across the metro are participating this year, from...

New Orleans Restaurant Week begins June 17

Oregon State

Strawberries once were a strong export for Oregon, but production has dwindled in the face of competition from California. Why it matters: Pacific Northwest strawberry varieties such as Hoods, Tillamooks, and Totems are renowned for their color and flavor, but they cost more to produce than the new California-grown berries, which has led to fewer Oregon farmers growing strawberries, local growers say.

Oregon's strawberry fields are shrinking

Michigan State

Data: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosNearly two years after the debut of a revamped U.S. suicide hotline, Michigan tops the national average for its 988 crisis call answer rate.The big picture: Congress gave states $1 billion to build out the 988 hotline, amid nationwide concern over worsening mental health, with the expectation that states would establish their own long-term funding to operate call centers and crisis services.But those efforts have been uneven, contributing to significantly lower response times in certain states. As with much of the health care system, the level of crisis services available to people...

Michigan's 988 crisis hotline rollout

Charlotte, NC

Charlotte driving than almost all other major U.S. cities, a new analysis finds. Why it matters: Charlotte strives to be a walkable, bikeable city and dreams of shiny rapid transit. Realistically, people are still tethered to their cars, though. That won't change any time soon. Driving the news: Raleigh has...

Charlotte loves its cars more than almost any other U.S. city

Houston, TX

Axios Houston

Are you itching and covered in bites, too? You're not alone — it's peak mosquito season in Houston. And the constant rain isn't giving us a break.What they're saying: When there's heat and rain, there are mosquitoes, Max Vigilant, head of Harris County's mosquito control division, tells Axios.The peak season for disease risk from mosquitoes is mid-May through mid-June.Threat level: There are nearly 60 mosquitoes species in Houston, including Culex mosquitoes that carry the West Nile virus. Every year the county finds mosquitoes that test positive for the virus, including this year in parts of Harris and Fort Bend counties.Plus:...

How to handle the rampant mosquito season

Boston, MA

Axios Boston

Boston celebrates Juneteenth this Wednesday with parades, marches and free museum programming. Here are some of the best events of the week.Monday 6/17🧘🏾‍♀️ Find free yoga and high-intensity workouts on the greenway, 5:30pm-7pm.📖 Author Puloma Ghosh discusses her debut collection of short stories, "Mouth," at Harvard Book Store, 7pm.Tuesday 6/18📚 The BPL's South End branch hosts a summer pop-up with free books, drag queen story hour and guest from nonprofit More Than Words, 10am-2pm.Wednesday 6/19🎟 Admission to the MFA, the Gardner Museum and the ICA are free for Juneteenth.The 14th annual Juneteenth Emancipation Observance kicks off with a flag raising...

Things to do around Boston this week

For LGBTQ+ people shopping for a home, there is support. Tommie L. Wehrle, broker and LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance member, offered a few tips and resources to know. What might discrimination look like in the house-hunting process for LGBTQ+ people?. It is often so subtle, the person or people may...

LGBTQ+-friendly home buying tips

Maine State

Idaho State

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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?

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ABC releases new documentary on Uvalde school shooting tragedy

ABC is releasing \"Print It Black,\" a documentary showing how the Uvalde Leader-News, the local newspaper, covered the shooting, even as the tragedy directly impacted one...

ABC is releasing "Print It Black," a documentary showing how the Uvalde Leader-News, the local newspaper, covered the shooting, even as the tragedy directly impacted one...

ABC releases new documentary on Uvalde school shooting tragedy

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