Washington — More than 1 out of 6 female truck drivers experience harassment or discrimination daily, while almost a quarter have left the industry over personal safety concerns, a new report finds. The American Transportation Research Institute – the research arm of the American Trucking Associations – surveyed and...

Female truckers commonly encounter harassment and fear for their safety: report

Saint Johns County, FL

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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

Wisconsin State

MotorBiscuit


Every campfire season we get a national news story of some folks getting seriously burned by gasoline. Here's why.
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How Dangerous Is Gasoline on a Bonfire, Really?

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Challenges are part of life. People with various ages face certain obstacles. Some of them test our resilience and strength. Some zodiac signs have an unbeatable spirit that helps them overcome adversity. They don’t fear trying new things even when the odds are against them. Their perseverance often pays off as they reap big from their risks. Yet, their nature makes them hold onto abusive relationships as they fear moving on. Are you one of these resilient people?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Never Give Up

Tennessee State

The US Sun

DRIVERS have received a warning after a new road law is tightening limits on drunk driving. Motorists will face harsher penalties for excessive drunk driving, with the threshold for these penalties requiring fewer drinks. Tennessee State lawmakers passed a new road law that will drop the blood alcohol content for excessive DUI offenses. It is […]

Officials pass law to lower the drinking limits before getting behind the wheel – but with steeper penalties than before

Illinois State

ESPN Quad Cities

Can your kids hang out at home by themselves this summer?

Here’s The Legal Age You Can Leave Your Kids Home Alone In Illinois


Though an easy law to pass, no country has a good reason for it.
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4 Countries Have Banned Smoking in Your Car, More Considering It

Proposals to tighten the restrictions on the sale of tobacco and nicotine products on the Isle of Man are set to be considered by a committee. Michelle Haywood had asked for permission to introduce a private member's bill in the House of Keys, but MHKs instead backed calls for a review of the measures proposed.

MHKs to consider bid to tighten tobacco sale laws

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Colorado State

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will hold a public hearing Monday on whether to allow cannabis dispensaries to stay open until midnight. State law allows marijuana dispensaries to stay open until midnight, but some jurisdictions such as Aurora shortened hours to 10 p.m. Council member Curtis Gardner has brought forth the ordinance to lengthen the hours.

Aurora considers midnight dispensary hours

Ringtown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

RINGTOWN – A dispute over a guest invited to a child’s birthday party turned physical...
The post Court Docs: Gunfire sparked by fight over child’s birthday party guest first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Court Docs: Gunfire sparked by fight over child’s birthday party guest

Austin, TX


A speeding, swerving, or tailgating semi-truck is more than a law-breaker, it's dangerous. 
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What Should You Do If a Trucker Is Breaking the Law and Being Unsafe?

Prince William County, VA

Woodbridge, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

A Dale City couple, wanted on felony child abuse charges following the death of their toddler son in 2023, turned themselves in to the police on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The case dates back to January 22, 2023, when emergency responders found the 19-month-old boy unresponsive at the family’s home on the 4300 block of Granby Road in Woodbridge. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, the boy was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Dale City Couple Wanted for Toddler's Death Turn Themselves In After Year-Long Search

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab


Even the most dire emergency circumstances don't warrant excessive speed. Instead, there are solutions. 
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Is It Legal To Break the Speed Limit in an Emergency?

Denver, CO

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

Texas State

Scripps News

Kate Cox, who sought an abortion outside of Texas as the courts turned down her request for an exemption to the state's abortion ban, said she is pregnant.

Texas woman who left state for 'emergency' abortion is pregnant again

The Guardian

Norml argues lawmakers exaggerate scent complaints to support policies banning public use of marijuana

Republicans use cannabis smell complaints as ‘excuse’ to oppose legalization, advocates say

Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. In the United States, some controversial practices don’t have legal consequences, but they may earn you strange looks from others. These acts range from inconsiderate and rude to morally or ethically questionable. Some may be harmless, while others...

15 Things That Are Technically Legal in the U.S. but Frowned Upon

The Better Business Bureau has released a list of hot topics, including warnings about local scams and ways to ensure people are less likely to fall victim to them. 1. BBB received a report from a local consumer of an elaborate employment scam on Facebook that cost the consumer over $5,000. BBB warns consumers to be wary of any online job opportunity that appears too good to be true, and that requires the consumer to pay money in order to receive money.

BBB Warns of Popular Local Scams and Gives Steps to Ensure Safety

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Fireworks are fun, but they can be dangerous

While it wouldn’t feel like July 4 without fireworks, it’s important to remember that...

Fireworks are fun, but they can be dangerous

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