Pickaway County, OH

The US Sun

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

Hendersonville, NC

A FURIOUS Walmart shopper has hit out at the retailer, claiming their checkout process is disorganized and inefficient. The chain's reliance on self-checkout in several stores across the US has been a source of controversy for many. Shoppers have flooded to social media to complain about understaffed stores and long...

‘Just walked out’ fumes Walmart shopper who left cart with $130 of groceries after store had 19 unmanned registers

Columbus, OH

CBS Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man was found dead after a shootout with police and an hours-long standoff near Ohio State University's campus in Columbus on Sunday. The suspect was found dead around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday after a barricade situation that lasted about five hours, The Columbus Dispatch reported. The suspect's identity or cause of death was not released on Sunday. No other injuries were reported.CBS News affiliate WBNS-TV reported that officers were called to Worthington Street for a report of a burglary in progress at around 8 a.m. on Sunday. The Columbus Dispatch reported that the suspect and police exchanged gunfire before he ran into a home on West Eighth Avenue.Police and SWAT teams reportedly surrounded the home for hours. The man was later found dead. 


Gunman found dead after shootout with police, standoff near Ohio State University

Ohio State

92.3 WCOL

The recalled products pose the risk of causing serious health issues.

Popular Spice Recalled Across Ohio Poses 'Permanent' Health Risk

Ashland, OH

AFTER shutting 57 locations last year, Denny's closed another 15 restaurants and warned that more could be on the way. Denny's has been closing multiple locations in several states. The company announced that 15 restaurants closed in the last fiscal quarter and warned that as many as 15 more could...

Denny’s shutters 15 restaurants blaming ‘inflation’ – but CEO boasts ‘unique equity’ will bring back customers

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

Colorado State

Homes & Gardens

There are a lot of laws governing fire safety. I spoke to an expert attorney about if it's legal to a fire in your backyard, and how obey the rules

Is it legal to have a fire in your backyard? An expert attorney reveals how to stay on the right side of the law

Chicago, IL

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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?

Wisconsin State

Franklin County, OH

The Mirror US

On Aug. 29 last year, Chance Donohoe forced his way into his ex-girlfriend Shannon Hiott’s home and stabbed her multiple times. He left the crime scene, called 911 and admitted to killing her

Scorned boyfriend stabs ex 30 times and then slits her throat for disturbing reason in Ohio

After months of inaction from Congress, a Senate committee approved an amendment to provide the ACP $7B in fresh funding. The money's not a long-term fix, it's just enough to fund the program through the end of the year. The ACP will likely require tweaks in eligibility and benefit size...

Affordable Connectivity Program sees light at the end of the tunnel

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Earlier this month, a grand jury indicted over fifteen people on felony charges in Coffee County. Seven individuals face drug offenses, while others were indicted for assault, stalking, theft, and more. Several were indicted for drug possession, including two defendants facing trafficking charges after arrests earlier this year: Kenchisa Teraki Carter and Zarionna Hollaway.

Coffee County Grand Jury Indicts Two on Drug Trafficking Charges and More

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

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

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

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

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

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Judy Gale Dunlap, 58, of Booneville, has been indicted by the Prentiss County Grand Jury on charges of contributing to the delinquency or neglect of a child, according to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department.

Booneville Woman Indicted for Child Neglect

The increase in ransomware incidents affecting hospitals and the potential patient harm from medical device vulnerabilities has prompted the FDA to release major regulatory updates, said Aftin Ross, deputy director of the Office of Readiness and Response at the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health. These updates extend the agency's ability to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical device cybersecurity.

Securing Lives: FDA's Latest Push for Safer Medical Devices

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Georgia State

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

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Fuel Spill at Deer Creek State Park Marina Prompts Emergency Response

Deer Creek State Park, OH — Emergency crews were called to Deer Creek State Park Marina on Saturday afternoon following a fuel spill...

Fuel Spill at Deer Creek State Park Marina Prompts Emergency Response

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