California State

PureWow

After taking in all three episodes of Netflix's Dancing with the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult, I'll never look at a vertically-shot, dancing social media video the same way again.

I Will Never Look at TikTok Dance Videos the Same After Watching This Freaky Cult Documentary

South Carolina State

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Myrtle Beach, SC

Phil Norman

In a surprising turn of events, Delta Apparel, a name synonymous with beach vibes and laid-back lifestyle gear, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Known for its popular Salt Life brand that features everything from T-shirts to board shorts ideal for surfers and beach lovers, the company is now navigating through some seriously choppy financial waters.

An unexpected apparel retail company has filed for bankruptcy

Colorado State

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Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

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

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Interesting Engineering

AI cameras cannot intervene in situations where erratic driving might be due to intoxication, highlighting the continued need for traffic officers.

AI eyes of roads that can spy inside cars pose threat to privacy

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

Utah State

If you haven’t noticed these cameras going up in a city near you, they can be found on speed limit signs, street lights and power poles. They are called Flock Safety Cameras and are used to track vehicle license plates. It also notes down other features of the car like color, dents and scratches.

Do Cameras That Record In Utah Share Your Information?

Thomasville, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Thomasville’s Old Cemetery dates to at least 1842, based on burial dates, and is a microcosm of 19th century funerary art, ranging from exceptional vernacular memorials to grand marble obelisks and monuments. It is said to be the oldest cemetery in Thomas County, incorrectly, but it may be the oldest in Thomasville proper. The deed […]

The Old Cemetery, Circa 1842, Thomasville

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

Boston, MA

There’s little information to be found on the history of St. James C. M. E. Church, but the Boston town website notes that the congregation was established in 1896. I believe the present structure was built in the early 1900s. A 1909 broadside in the Hargrett Library in Athens advertises a gospel meeting for the […]

St. James C. M. E. Church, 1900s, Boston

Kristy Tallman

By Kristy Tallman, June 24, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recently, [July, 2019] declassified document reveals the development and testing of specialized bird cameras by the CIA, highlighting a fascinating chapter in the history of surveillance technology. The document, titled "Bird Camera Development," details the creation of a lightweight camera designed to be carried by birds. This camera, weighing only 35 grams including the timer, film, and batteries, was equipped with a Minox lens and underwent extensive testing in 1976. According to the memo from Charles Adkins of the Office of Technical Development (OTD) to the Office of Research and Development (ORD), the camera design featured a focal plane flattener to ensure accurate film positioning, reduce motor torque, and minimize the risk of jamming. The ultrathin base film allowed for more pictures per roll, with a capacity of 200 black and white or 140 color photos. The camera's shutter speed was set to 1/1400 of a second, enhancing its capability to capture clear images during flights. The production schedule aimed to create five additional cameras by June 1, 1976, with subsequent performance and reliability tests planned before flight tests later that month. The document also describes collaborative efforts with the National Photographic Interpretation Center (NPIC) and Kodak to select the best films and processing techniques. These tests aimed to optimize film performance and determine the ideal balance between shutter speed, film speed, and resolution. Initial flight tests conducted in Oklahoma showed promising results, with NPIC analysts estimating a resolution of 1.5 to 2 inches at an altitude of 100 feet. The cameras' enhanced design, including faster lenses and improved resolution, promised significant advancements in aerial surveillance capabilities. This historical document offers a glimpse into the innovative techniques used by the CIA to enhance surveillance operations during the Cold War era. The bird camera project underscores the unsettling reality that government agencies have the capability to conduct surveillance in ways that remain undetectable to the public, potentially infringing on individual privacy without their knowledge. For more information on the declassified document, visit the [CIA's Electronic Reading Room](https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/document/06637657). By Kristy Tallman, June 24, 2024 The Republic News Source: U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Michigan If you have a news story you'd like shared, email kristyznews@gmail.com. #Surveillance #CIA #Declassified #Technology #ColdWar #Innovations.

Declassified Bird Camera Project Reveals Unsettling Government Surveillance Capabilities

Kentucky State

Florence, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Four people were killed and three others injured in a mass shooting in Northern Kentucky where the suspected shooter led police on chase before turning the gun on himself. Police responded to a call just before 3 a.m. on Saturday morning for an active shooting situation at a home in Florence.

Four dead, three injured in birthday party shooting; suspected shooter dead after chase

Douglas, GA

A 53-year-old man from Douglas was recently arrested after local drug detectives executed a search warrant at an apartment in the Crown Villas complex. According to a preliminary report from the Coffee County Drug Unit, detectives conducted the search on June 27 based on prior cocaine purchases made at the location. Upon entry, detectives found Alyn Franklyn, identified as a black male, in the master bedroom. During the search, one detective discovered a small brown plastic bag/wrapper containing suspected crack cocaine on top of the microwave in the kitchen.

Douglas Man Charged with Possession of Cocaine Following Residential Search

The CMR M-1 claims to be the world’s first AI-powered movie camera which turns footage into AI imagery while filming. Co-developed by SpecialGuestX and 1stAveMachine, the intriguing device harnesses the technology of AI image generator Stable Diffusion to film in creative filters that are AI-generated. The CMR M-1, which...

The World’s First AI-Powered Movie Camera Transforms Filmed Footage

New York City, NY

NEWARK, N.J. – Joshua Goltry, 30, of New York, admitted today to defrauding investors out of millions of dollars through a fraudulent investment scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Goltry pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud before U.S. District Judge Katharine S. Hayden in Newark federal court.

Fund Manager's Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme

Adel, GA

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

Thomas County, GA

Thomas Jefferson Johnson (1793-1847), who came from Pulaski County to southwest Georgia in the early 1820s to establish a plantation, was one of the legislators responsible for the creation of Thomas County in 1825. The county was named for one of Johnson’s relatives, soldier-architect Gen. Jett Thomas (1776-1817). Johnson built his first house on the […]

Pebble Hill Plantation, Circa 1825, Thomas County

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

New Jersey State

NEWARK, N.J. – Naiem Moore, 34, of Newark, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin for distribution and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Moore entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.

Swarm Of Drones Put On A Show At The Stanislaus Fair

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