New York City, NY

Columbus, OH

RASCOE: Joining us is Will Shortz. He's puzzle editor of The New York Times and puzzlemaster of WEEKEND EDITION. Hey there, Will. WILL SHORTZ, BYLINE: Good morning, Ayesha. RASCOE: So, Will, would you please remind us of last week's challenge?. SHORTZ: Yes, it came from listener Laura Kozma of South...

Sunday Puzzle: Word pairs that start and end the same

Denver, CO

When kids go for hikes with their parents, they expect to see beautiful views from the top or enjoy the things on the way up. However, this family found something unique and exciting while hiking in the Badlands of North Dakota in 2022, per My Modern Met. A group of two boys and their father found a rare juvenile tyrannosaurus rex fossil shared in a press release by The Denver Museum of Nature and Science on Tuesday, June 4.

Dad went for hike with his kids and discovered something that blew everyone's mind

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

Louisiana State

BATON ROUGE, La. — Even as a legal challenge is already underway over a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, the details of how the mandate will be implemented and enforced remain murky. Across the country there have been conservative pushes to incorporate...

How will Louisiana's Ten Commandments classroom requirement be funded and enforced?

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Utica, NY

Grief and anger engulfed the city of Utica, N.Y., after a police officer shot and killed Nyah Mway, a 13-year-old boy, on Friday night. The Utica Police Department said the fatal shooting occurred amid a foot chase between Mway and three officers. The officers saw what they believed to be a handgun on Mway, according to a statement released by the department on Facebook. Mway, who graduated from middle school just two days earlier, was then tackled to the ground before an officer, later identified by police as Patrick Husnay, discharged his firearm. The weapon on Mway was later determined to be a pellet gun.

What we know about the fatal police shooting of a 13-year-old boy in Utica, N.Y.

The eye of Hurricane Beryl "made landfall on Carriacou Island" at 11:10 a.m. ET, bringing 150 mph winds and a dangerous storm surge to islands on the eastern edge of the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm hit the island after another round of rapid strengthening. "This is...

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall with 150 mph winds on Caribbean island

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Los Angeles, CA

Fourth of July festivities roll out across the nation this week. Millions will celebrate America's 248th birthday with fireworks, barbecues and parades. For newly minted citizens, the celebration holds special meaning. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Congratulations, everyone. You are now U.S. citizens. (APPLAUSE) MARTÍNEZ: At a ceremony here...

New U.S. citizens explain what it means to be American

This week's show was recorded at the Mann Center in Philly with host Peter Sagal, judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, Not My Job guest Christian McBride and panelists Dulcé Sloan, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Peter Grosz. Click the audio link above to hear the whole show. Who's Bill This...

'Wait Wait' for June 29, 2024: With Not My Job guest Christian Mcbride

Eugene, OR

EUGENE, Ore. — Olympians were born and a world record was broken. The U.S. Olympics Track and Field team is finalized after a 10-day meet at Hayward Field. It offered a preview of the prowess to come when the Paris Games start up in less than month. Here are...

Highlights and heartbreak at the U.S. Olympics track trials

One of the greatest joys in life is getting to know that one is going to be a grandparent. There is something exhilarating about becoming a grandparent that gets people very excited. Hanna Pearl (@hannahpearlr) shared a excellent video of her mother's happiness in going and seeing her grandchild when her sister gave birth. The video has 2 million views and 1668 comments on the social media platform. As the video begins, we can see a text overlay that reads, "POV: When you become a Nanny for the first time."

Grandma cannot contain her excitement before meeting her grandchild for the first time

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Apartment Therapy

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. As it turns out, I share a lot of traits with my grandma. Over the years, I’ve unwittingly inherited her dark sense of humor, love of nature, and appreciation for a clean and tidy home.

My Grandma Taught Me This Genius Cleaning Hack Years Ago, and I Still Use It Today

Miami, FL

Across the country, teacher shortages have become the new normal. STEM instructors are in high demand, and qualified math teachers are the most sought after according to the U.S. Department of Education. WLRN's Yvonne zum Tobel reports on one program trying to lure science and math majors into becoming teachers.

This program is trying to lure Science and Math majors into becoming teachers.

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Governor Gavin Newsom announced, June 28, that 1,700 first-generation homebuyers have been conditionally approved for the Dream For All (DFA) Shared Appreciation Loan program.

CalHFA issues all 1,700 vouchers for down payment assistance program

Daily Mail

An influencer known as Mami Onami has horrified thousands on sharing her approach to homeschooling, proudly declaring: 'We don't teach our children anything.'

Mom slammed after revealing she 'freeschools' her kids - meaning they have 'no curriculum' and only learn things they are interested in

Insider

I'm American but live in the UK. On a recent trip to the US my kids were surprised at how big cars and portions were and how the AC was always on.

I'm an American mom living in the UK. When my kids visited the US they were shocked at how 'big the food' is and how every drink is mostly ice.

Kansas State

Starting today in Kansas, providers must ask patients why they are getting an abortion. A Florida law goes into effect allowing people who shoot bears on their property a "Stand Your Ground" type defense. It's July 1, so states across the country are putting laws into effect. From reporting across...

July 1 laws taking effect in states across the country

Brooklyn, NY

Jersey City, NJ

Hoboken, NJ

NewsBreak

'Emergency Quarters' are for pay phones (remember those?) in a new book by ‘90s kids

A couple of years ago, Carlos Matias was living in Florida and feeling nostalgic for his hometown. “I just started writing little short stories about New...

'Emergency Quarters' are for pay phones (remember those?) in a new book by ‘90s kids

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