New Jersey State

The Independent

 A California hospital is being sued for allegedly taking 361 days to alert a woman’s family that she had died, leading them to launch a statewide search for her recovery.Jessie Peterson, 31, checked herself into Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael — about 14 miles from Sacramento — on 6 April 2023 after suffering a diabetic episode. She had been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 10.On 8 April 2023, she called her mother, Ginger Congi, asking her to pick her up from the hospital. About two hours later, Peterson would be dead. The next day, hospital...

A hospital told family their daughter had checked out. They found out a year later her body was in storage

Massachusetts State

Provincetown, MA

A beachfront in Provincetown, Mass., Aug. 12, 2024. Despite a creeping sense of Hamptons-style gentrification, the town on the tip of Cape Cod, one of America’s oldest art colonies, remains a self-styled bohemian idyll. (Jesse Burke/The New York Times) NEW YORK, NY.- Located at the tip of Cape Cod,...

36 hours in Provincetown, Massachusetts

Three weak earthquakes rattled portions of New Jersey and northern New York State early Tuesday according to USGS. While they struck within 16 minutes of each other, they were too weak to create any damage or injuries. The first of the three quakes struck at 4:40 am near Califon, New...

Three Earthquakes Rattle New Jersey and New York Within 16 Minutes

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

Virginia State

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

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

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

New York State

The haunting final social media post from a top New York attorney is causing quite a stir online after he and five others disappeared in the shipwreck off the coast of Italy on Monday, Aug. 19. Christopher Movillo, along with his wife Neda, are among the six people who are...

Missing Man Shared Haunting Final Post Before Disappearing in Shipwreck Along With 5 Others

Florida State

Tampa, FL

New York Post

A Florida gastroenterologist has been disciplined after two recent colonoscopy procedures went awry on his watch, including at least one where he couldn’t hear an improperly-sedated patient’s screams because he wasn’t wearing his hearing aids.

Dr. Ishwari Prasad, 84, has been placed on probation by the Florida Board of Medicine after the botched procedures, according to a state Department of Health administrative complaint viewed by USA Today.

Both colonoscopies took place on June 5 last year at the Tampa Ambulatory Surgery Center.



During the first, Prasad is said to have “improperly delegated” medical tasks to a surgical tech who did not have a...

Florida doc, 84, couldn’t hear colonoscopy patient screaming in agony because he wasn’t wearing his hearing aids: complaint

Pompano Beach, FL

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

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

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Sanford, FL

Soul food, a favorite from the South, is loved by many Floridians who used to live up North. Florida is home to popular soul food places like Seth's and Happy Soul. Unfortunately, another favorite, Angel's Soul Food in Sanford, has been closed after a state inspection.

Florida soul food restaurant found with debris, "Mold-Like" substance, and raw sewage on the floor

Rockhounding in Massachusetts offers a fantastic experience for any interested in finding incredible rocks, minerals, and gems. With a diverse geological landscape and a rich mineral history, the state presents a treasure trove of opportunities to explore and discover fascinating specimens. Whether hunting for quartz crystals, searching for unique gemstones, or unearthing ancient fossils, Massachusetts has plenty to offer!

The 46 Great Massachusetts Rockhounding Sites In 2024

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

North Carolina State

Liberty, NC

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Kai Liam Nix, a 20-year-old soldier at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, also known as Kai Brazelton, was arrested last week and detained following the hearing Monday. According to court records, he’s set to appear in court again Thursday to determine whether he will be released and the conditions of his possible release.

Soldier Belonging to White Supremacy Group Indicted on Multiple Firearms Charges

New York City, NY

Westchester County, NY

CBS New York

NEW YORK – The New York State Thruway Authority has filed a multimillion dollar lawsuit against the contractors used for the construction of the Mario Cuomo Bridge, saying dozens of cables didn't meet durability specifications.The bridge connecting Westchester and Rockland counties was supposed to last 100 years, but now, just six years after it was unveiled, 61 of the 192 cables need to be replaced, according to the Thruway Authority, which operates the bridge."This was built to be a generational bridge to last for generations and what was delivered to us was not," said Frank Hoare, executive director of the...

Thruway Authority files lawsuit against Mario Cuomo Bridge contractors

Pittsboro, NC

Town Talks

When it comes to dining out, the search for that perfect restaurant experience can be daunting. However, the food experts at LoveFood.com have taken some of the guesswork out by compiling a list of the most famous restaurants in every state.

The Most Famous North Carolina Restaurant Is Not Where You Think

Chicago, IL

The US Sun

SECOND gentleman Doug Emhoff and his son were left red-faced after an awkward live TV moment caught during Tuesday’s Democratic National Convention. Emhoff took to the stage to shake his son Cole’s hand before what some viewers have slammed as a “cringe” speech. It came just a day after the second gentleman was criticized for […]

Doug Emhoff is caught in awkward live moment with son Cole on DNC stage before being slammed for ‘cringe’ speech

NJ.com

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These 6 N.J. hospitals are ranked among the nation’s best

UPDATE: An earlier version of this story did not include Morristown, Overlook and Valley hospitals in the rankings. It has been updated. New Jersey continues to...

These 6 N.J. hospitals are ranked among the nation’s best

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