Columbus, OH

Princeton, TX

New York Post

Four people have been arrested in Texas for running a “forced labor” scheme from an unassuming home on a quiet block, leaving neighbors stunned.

Fifteen women were found living in a home in Princeton — about 45 miles northeast of downtown Dallas — following a welfare check where they were forced to sleep on the floor when they weren’t working, according to Fox 4 News.

There was essentially no furniture in the home — just blankets and a bunch of computers and other electronics, police said in an announcement Monday. 

The women were reported to police by a pest control company that...

15 women found sleeping on floor of bare Texas home were trafficked for ‘forced labor’: police

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All Things NC

Imagine you're sitting at home, enjoying a quiet evening, when suddenly the police knock on your door. You wonder, "Can they enter my home without a warrant?" Understanding the circumstances under which law enforcement can enter your home without a warrant is crucial for knowing your rights and protecting your privacy. Let's dive into the legalities and scenarios that permit warrantless entries.

Can the Police Raid Your Home Without a Warrant?

Poughkeepsie, NY

Shine My Crown

Sherrance Henderson, an African American mother of two autistic children and the owner of Cornucopia Queen, Inc. (CQI) doing business as Golden Corral, is advancing in her legal battle against Golden Corral Franchise Systems. She is bringing serious allegations of racial discrimination and financial ruin against the franchise, claiming her...

Mother of 2 Says It Cost Her $10 Million In 52 Days After Losing Her Golden Corral Franchise Unlawfully

California State

California has become the first state in the United States to prohibit school districts from mandating parental notification when a student changes their gender identification. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the groundbreaking legislation into law on Monday. Implications of the law. The new law specifically bans school rules that require teachers...

California becomes first state to ban rules requiring schools to notify parents of child’s pronoun change

Virginia State

The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana. Under current law, VA doctors are prohibited from recommending medical marijuana to their patients, even if those patients reside in states where medical marijuana is legal. A provision that would end this prohibition is included in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies 2025 budget, approved today by the Senate Appropriations Committee in a unanimous voice vote.

U.S. Senate Committee Approves Bill Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana

Douglas, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Fernandina Beach, FL

Akeena

The Surf Restaurant Bar Grill & Motel, a longtime fixture in Fernandina Beach since 1957, recently faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection on July 8, 2024. Known for its casual beachside vibe and comfort food menu featuring favorites like burgers, wings, and pizza, The Surf has been a go-to spot for both locals and tourists seeking a relaxed dining experience.

Florida restaurant closes due to 235 rodent droppings found in multiple locations during inspection

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Louisiana State

Earlier this week, Louisiana made headlines by becoming the first state in the U.S. to allow surgical castration as a punishment for certain sex crimes against children. This new law, signed by Republican Governor Jeff Landry, gives judges the option to order offenders guilty of crimes such as rape, incest, and molestation against children under 13 to undergo surgical castration. While this decision has sparked both support and criticism, it is clear that it opens up a larger conversation about how we as a society view and handle crimes against children.

Louisiana becomes first state to allow surgical castration as punishment for child molesters

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Illinois State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Migrants who get deported from the country may be able to keep their professional license from Illinois under a new law.
                Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure into law last week. House Bill 5457 provides that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may not revoke, suspend, or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action against a license or permit issued under the law based solely upon an immigration violation.
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Illegal immigrants can keep professional licenses despite deportation with new law

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

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

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

New Jersey State

New Brunswick, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. -A Middlesex County man, Kenneth Strickland, 57Kenneth Strickland, 57, from New Brunswick, has been convicted of his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Strickland was found guilty on July 29, 2024, of all six counts in a superseding indictment.

NJ Man Convicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl & Heroin Trafficking

Colorado State

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

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows an officer driving a patrol car on the wrong side of the road with their emergency lights and sirens on. The officer proceeded to t-bone the vehicle of a male driver who was making a left-hand turn at the intersection of Adams Boulevard and Gramercy Place near the 10 Freeway.

LAPD Officer Driving On Wrong Side Of The Road T-Bones Driver, Leaving Them in a Medically Induced Coma (Video)

Great Falls, MT

Montana Free Press

The state’s largest nursing home plans to close its doors weeks after being terminated from the federal Medicare and Medicaid program after “a history of serious quality issues” and violations for deficient patient care. In a recent public notice, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid announced that...

State’s largest nursing home prepares to close following patient safety violations

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Oklahoma County jail trust files petition, claiming surprise OSDH inspections are unlawful

OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. — The Oklahoma County jail trust pushed back on unannounced inspections by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, saying the department's actions are...

Oklahoma County jail trust files petition, claiming surprise OSDH inspections are unlawful

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