Rhode Island State

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

Oklahoma State

Clinton, OK

HB 1542 went into effect in November, allowing restaurants and public school district cafeterias to donate food without fear of being held liable. Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, the author, said it was an effort to combat Oklahoma's high food insecurity rates. (Kennedy Thomason/Oklahoma Voice) OKLAHOMA CITY– Watching students throw leftover...

Oklahoma food donation law making small impact

The Dogger Bank Wind Farm, the world’s largest offshore wind farm with a capacity of 3.6 GW, is set for an expansion after its developers, SSE and Equinor, have submitted a scoping report for phase D of the project. The latest move could see over two GW of capacity being added to the project, a press release said.

World’s largest offshore wind farm to add capacity to power 6,000,000 homes

Connecticut State

The US Sun

RESIDENTS in certain zip codes can expect to see a rise in electric rates this summer. The state with a reputation for high energy costs will see price hikes starting July 1. Customers of Eversource Energy in Connecticut will see an overall increase of $8 on their electric bills for the second half of 2024, reported […]

Americans will pay nearly $100 more on electricity bills in just weeks – but the price hike depends on your zip code

Axios

The number of U.S. high school graduates is expected to peak in 2025 or 2026 and then decline for years to come — posing severe challenges to schools at all levels. Why it matters: Schools and colleges are closing, faculty members are being laid off, and districts are facing financial dilemmas — all as education is under political fire from every side.

Schools are bracing for the looming "enrollment cliff"

Georgia State

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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

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to meet a tiny pair of Chihuahua mix puppies who are ready to jump straight into your pocket, heart, and life. Manon and Elide are 10 weeks old and brimming with joy. They were rescued from a local shelter and brought into foster care under Great Dog Rescue New England. These girls will soon be heading to Massachusetts where they hope to find their furever family.

Meet Manon & Elide: Two Chihuahua Sisters Searching For Home

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

New Jersey State

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

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

Alabama State

Cullman, AL

Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, speaks on his bill criminalizing certain forms of absentee ballot assistance in the Alabama Senate on March 19, 2024 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector) Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, underwent a “brief surgical procedure” Thursday to address internal bleeding after a jet...

Alabama Sen. Garlan Gudger injured in jet ski accident

Wyoming State

A special legislative session is once again on the lips of Wyoming lawmakers. Less than three months after the Legislature voted against a special session to override gubernatorial vetoes, Rep. Mark Jennings (R-Sheridan) is circulating a letter amongst lawmakers that calls for a special session for a different reason.

Lawmaker calls for special session to ‘fight Biden’s war on Wyoming’

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

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

Greene County, MO

On September 30, 1970, in the early hours of the morning after midnight, two tractor-trailer rigs were rolling eastbound on I-44 in Greene County. The drivers had no idea what was going to happen.

The I-44 explosion in Greene County, Missouri over 50 years ago: a tragedy that's still remembered

Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Virginia State

WashingtonExaminer

Virginia lawmakers have agreed to repeal new restrictions on a program providing free college tuition at state schools for families of veterans killed or seriously disabled during active duty. Louise Lucas, chairwoman of the state Senate Finance Committee, and Luke Torian, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced they plan to introduce legislation to repeal […]

Democratic Virginia lawmakers yield to Youngkin pressure on military tuition

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New legislative panel will study potential for a URI medical school

An anatomy lab at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando, Fla. (Janine L. Weisman/Rhode Island Current) Would a second medical school in...

New legislative panel will study potential for a URI medical school

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