New York City, NY

Madison County, MS

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Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Recent arrests in Gluckstadt have highlighted significant drug-related issues in the area, according to the Dark Horse Press. Local authorities arrested Williams after discovering he was in possession of several pills suspected to be Ecstasy (MDMA), marijuana, and crushed powder believed to be Ecstasy. Williams has been charged with Trafficking a Controlled Substance and a Controlled Substance Violation. His bond has been set at $100,000 by the Gluckstadt Municipal Court.

Drug Busts in Gluckstadt: Two Arrested on Serious Charges

Cortland, OH

Every time Aaron Agler recovered from a sinus infection, it returned. Time after time he visited his doctor for antibiotics, but the infection always came back. “It got to the point where the doctor was like, ‘OK, no more antibiotics. Something else is going on here,’” Danielle Styer, 31, of Cortland, Ohio, tells TODAY.com. Agler’s various treatment makes it difficult for his voice to carry so Styer, Agler's girlfriend, answers questions for him. “When he looked in his mouth … it looked like the roof of his mouth was heavy, like pushing down.”

Man, 27, had recurring sinus infections. It was sign of rare cancer in his sinuses and mouth

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

North Carolina State

Chapel Hill, NC

Town Talks

A solid education is crucial, often leading to better job opportunities and higher salaries. While educated individuals can be found across the country, some regions have a particularly high concentration of educated residents.

These 2 North Carolina Cities Are The Most Educated In America

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Redondo Beach, CA

In a fast-paced kitchen, Sonny Sweetman couldn’t see people or objects entering his right side peripheral vision until they were too close. “Things were just appearing on that right hand side when normally I would have seen them a while ago,” Sweetman, 53, of Redondo Beach, California, tells TODAY.com. “I literally thought, ‘Hey, I’m getting older, maybe I need some new glasses.’”

He thought the blurriness in the corner of his eye was part of aging. It was a rare uveal melanoma

You can now score sandwich savings by the foot. On Aug. 23, Subway announced a new deal: Starting Aug. 26 through Sept. 8, customers can order any footlong sub on Subway’s menu for $6.99. That’s a little less than half of most footlong prices, which typically cost over $10. (Remember the good ol’ days of the $5 footlong? Sigh.)

Subway is slashing the price of its footlong subs for 2 weeks

English songstress Lily Allen is giving dogs another try after returning her previous pup because it ate her family's passports. "We, maybe, are getting a new puppy in the next couple of weeks," she said in an episode of her podcast, "Miss Me," posted Aug. 22. Allen said she and her two daughters were excited for the "very cute" Chihuahua mix to join their family and they have settled on a name.

Lily Allen says she returned her adopted dog after it ate her family’s passports

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Arkansas State

Hundreds of thousands of schools across the United States are reporting they are either understaffed or staffed with teachers who are unqualified or even unlicensed. Arkansas is trying to get the shortage under control with an innovative new training program, "Grow Your Own Teacher." NBC’s Morgan Radford reports for TODAY.

Inside Arkansas' innovative solutions for tackling teacher shortage

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Sarasota, FL

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Rusty Bucket, a beloved comfort food chain known for its casual American fare, is closing its Sarasota, Florida location later this month. The Sarasota branch, the only Rusty Bucket in Florida, will shut its doors permanently on August 18. The news, which was confirmed by a bartender at the restaurant, came as a surprise to employees, who learned about the closure just a week ago.

Popular Comfort Food Chain to Close Florida Location Permanently

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Liberty, NC

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Kai Liam Nix, a 20-year-old soldier at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, also known as Kai Brazelton, was arrested last week and detained following the hearing Monday. According to court records, he’s set to appear in court again Thursday to determine whether he will be released and the conditions of his possible release.

Soldier Belonging to White Supremacy Group Indicted on Multiple Firearms Charges

Doctors are warning that a viral technique for making a sweet treat in a flash could lead to serious consequences. Tanghulu is a common street food in Asia, where vendors skewer fruits like berries or grapes and dip them in a molten candy coating. TikTokers have seized on the treat’s...

Multiple severe burns reported in children making ‘glass fruit’ in the microwave

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Ada Awesome, an adorable little Yorkshire Terrier mix pup who is ready and waiting to curl up in your lap, bed, and life. Ada recently came into Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely in a foster home, but would definitely be much happier living in YOUR home. So what are you waiting for? Time to fill out that application!

This Little Yorkshire Terrier Is Looking For Love

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Brooklyn, NY

Jersey City, NJ

Hoboken, NJ

NewsBreak

Why are women getting punched in the face on the streets of New York? What we know

“Why are so many girls getting punched in the face in NYC?”. It’s a question being asked across social media platforms, as a series of videos...

Why are women getting punched in the face on the streets of New York? What we know

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