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A Piece of Travel

Stephanie Tanner's iconic "How rude!" line from the 1987 sitcom Full House is a phrase that some Americans use more than they'd like to. According to data by Zippia, while some states are brimming with kindness, others could definitely use a crash course in basic manners.

Rudest States in America Ranked From 1 to 50

New York City, NY

New York Post

A drunk driver allegedly mowed down 10 people — killing three — who were celebrating the Fourth of July on the Lower East Side Thursday, cops and police sources said.

Daniel Hyden, 44, of the Bronx, was charged with DWI early Friday, with further charges expected for the horror smash, sources told The Post.

The dead were identified by police as Lucille Pinkney, 59, and her son Hernan Pinkney, 38 — who lived together near the crash scene — while the third remained unidentified early Friday.





The other seven injured included a mother and her 11-year-old son, according to sources.

“I can’t get the screaming out of my head,”...

At least 3 dead after alleged drunk driver mows down 10 pedestrians at NYC 4th of July party: ‘Can’t get the screaming out of my head’

Philadelphia, PA

Upper Darby, PA

CBS Philly

UPPER DARBY, Pa. (CBS) — Police in Upper Darby, Delaware County, are searching for six suspects wanted in connection with a deadly shooting. It happened early Wednesday morning at the intersection of Penarth and Keystone avenues.Police said 22-year-old Jamie Reed of Philadelphia was shot and killed on the front porch of a house while he tried to escape gunfire.Detectives believe Reed was lured into a trap and ambushed by six males who got out of a silver car."This male [Reed] was standing outside of the apartment building at 83 S. State Road," Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt said. "He...

Man killed in Upper Darby shooting after lured by 6 men into trap, police say

Lancaster County, PA

The US Sun

A LUCKY lottery player recently beat the odds to land a multi-million-dollar prize pot. They discovered the big win just in time for their birthday and after their final radiation treatment for breast cancer. Donna Osborne, a resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, told lottery officials last month that the combination...

I won $5m from a scratch-off lottery ticket after final cancer treatment – but they made me give up $1.3m

It doesn't take much time on the road to know there are less-than-ideal drivers that share the pavement with us. But could it be that some states have a higher concentration of ruder drivers than others?

10 States With the Rudest Drivers

Queens, NY

The Mirror US

Police were called to “an extremely small” unit inside 147-25 94th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, New York just before 5:30 p.m following reports the mother of the family ran into the street screaming for help while covered in blood

Boy, 8, stabbed to death by own brother who also knifed parents in July 4 bloodbath at home

Alabama State

Chicago, IL

USA TODAY

At least 4 fireworks deaths and dozens of injuries have been reported across the U.S. during this year's July Fourth celebrations.

From Illinois to Utah: July 4th firework mishaps claimed lives and injured dozens

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

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Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Colorado State

CBS News

Fireworks have become a staple of July Fourth celebrations across the United States, where towns and cities often host professional shows to mark the occasion each year. In some areas, smaller displays of less powerful fireworks pop up at private holiday parties. For people wondering where fireworks are legal —and where they're illegal— nationwide, here's what to know.Full list of U.S. states where some fireworks are legalThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has banned several types of fireworks —like M-80s, cherry bombs and anything else that contains more than 50 milligrams of pyrotechnic material— at the federal level, but state...

Map shows states where fireworks are legal on July 4, 2024

NJ Spotlight

When New Jersey’s 1.4 million K-12 students return for the new public school year in September, 60,000 more of them will qualify for free or reduced-price meals as a new state law kicks in, representing a new front in the state’s efforts to curb food insecurity. The Working...

NJ schools prepare to feed 60,000 more students starting in September

New Mexico State

New Mexico will pique your interest if you’re interested in finding quartz. Our state is not just about the hot sun and spicy food; imagine vast open lands waiting to show off their hidden quartz treasures. From sparkling clear crystals to ones with a hint of pink or yellow,...

The 53 Legit Sites To Find Quartz In New Mexico In 2024

Georgia State

Cooperstown, NY

Fox News

A baseball player among the Georgia family of five who died in a New York plane crash hit a grand slam in the last game he played in Cooperstown, his coach says.

Baseball player who died in New York plane crash with family hit a grand slam in his final game, coach says

Mayfield, NY

A WALMART shopper shared picture proof as to why she disliked shopping at the retailer. Jayne Jones Sullivan explained why the store’s new carts made it uncomfortable to do her shopping. The shopper said she typically does not visit Walmart but recently had a few reasons to go in-store. “I hate shopping at Walmart and […]

‘I thought the new cart felt weird’ Walmart customer agrees after shopper points out flaw – she even has picture-proof

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Hawaii State

CBS Sacramento

A key indicator for tracking the spread of COVID-19 has officially reached "high" levels across western U.S. states, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now shows. But the agency says it remains too early to say whether this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived nationwide.Levels of SARS-CoV-2 virus showing up in wastewater samples are climbing in most parts of the country, according to figures from the agency through June 27. Health authorities have increasingly relied on analyzing samples from sewers to get a sense of COVID-19 trends, now that cases are largely no longer being tested or reported....

COVID trend reaches "high" levels across western U.S.

NJ.com

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3 N.J. counties under a heat advisory until Saturday evening

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory at 2:52 a.m. on Friday valid from 10 a.m. until Saturday 8 p.m. for Monmouth, Ocean and Burlington...

3 N.J. counties under a heat advisory until Saturday evening

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