Paddlers and swimmers are being warned to take extra care at the beach to avoid being stung by venomous fish. People on the Norfolk and Suffolk coast have reported stings from standing on weever fish, which have spiny backs that can puncture the soles of feet, causing a painful sting.

Beachgoers warned to watch out for venomous fish

Two motorcyclists who died in a crash near a Derbyshire town have been named by police. Derbyshire Police were called to the A6 near Tom Thorn between Buxton and Dove Holes at about 10:18 BST on Sunday to reports of a crash involving two motorbikes and a car. On Monday,...

Police name two motorcyclists killed in crash

A court heard Adriana Orme played a major role in an online group that paid for baby monkeys to be taken from their mothers.

Woman admits being part of monkey torture network

A biker who died following a crash near Wick last week has been named by police. Peter Davies, 61, from Wick, was riding a Ducati motorcycle when he was involved in a collision with a Ford Transit van on the A882 at about 19:50 on Tuesday. Sgt Calum Macaulay said:...

Police name biker killed in crash with van

Ohio State

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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

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

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

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

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

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

More than 600 fish from across 15 different species have been found during survey work of a river. Environment Agency staff visited the River Stour near Dedham on the Essex/Suffolk border recently. Staff undertook an electrofishing survey - a harmless and humane way of catching fish to examine them. The...

More than 600 fish found during river survey

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

A village row has broken out after a couple destroyed a bed of wildflowers outside their house. Wind turbine company director Mike Hodgson, 54, pulled out the colourful herbs and flowers less than 24 hours after the community planter had been finished by volunteers. Mr Hodgson and his partner Shirin...

Couple filmed destroying flowerbed in village row

The boss of Foxtel - a majority News Corp-owned cable television company in Australia - has "unreservedly" apologised after an image surfaced of him performing a Nazi salute. Patrick Delaney said he believed he was showing "the similarity" between the gesture and one used by some fans of a Western Sydney soccer club when the photo was taken a decade ago.

News Corp boss apologises for doing Nazi salute

WyoFile

The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

The co-defendant of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch - who is currently missing in Italy - has died after being hit by a car. Stephen Chamberlain, 52, was Mr Lynch's co-defendant in his US fraud trial in which both men were acquitted following the $11bn (£8.64bn) sale of the software giant Autonomy.

Missing tycoon's co-defendant fatally struck by car

Essex Police are among the organisations renting unused space in Saffron Walden.

Council offers empty office space to others to rent

Montana State

Wyoming State

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Jersey City, NJ

Essex County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a puppy who is housebroken and loves toys to a little five-year-old dog who is a great snuggle buddy and loves other dogs, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these five great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

Local Animal Rescue Shares Dogs Who've Been Looking For Love The Longest

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Aurigny sells jet to US-based aircraft leasing firm

The airline announced in November it would sell the Embraer E195, which was introduced in 2014, to provide a \"more streamlined and efficient service\". Aurigny said...

The airline announced in November it would sell the Embraer E195, which was introduced in 2014, to provide a "more streamlined and efficient service". Aurigny said...

Aurigny sells jet to US-based aircraft leasing firm

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