Maryland State

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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

Colorado State

Loveland, CO

The Associated Press

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado wildfire that tore through 15 square miles (39 square kilometers) and destroyed 48 buildings, over half of which were homes, was human-caused, investigators said Friday. The Alexander Mountain Fire burning near Loveland, about an hour’s drive north of Denver, was one of several conflagrations that started up late last month and threatened urban areas north and south of the state’s capital city. Most of the wildfires have now been contained. One person was found dead in a burned building. U.S. Forest Service investigators, working alongside the local sheriff’s office, did not provide more information on whether they believe the Alexander Mountain Fire was started intentionally or if there is a suspect. The Larimer County Assessor released a report Thursday finding that 27 homes were destroyed, along with 21 outbuildings, and another four homes were damaged. Officials believe another fire south of Loveland, which burned at the same time, was also human-caused.

Colorado wildfire that destroyed 27 homes was human-caused, officials say

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea will not seek outside help to recover from floods that devastated areas near the country’s border with China, leader Kim Jong Un said as he ordered officials to bring thousands of displaced residents to the capital to provide them better care. Kim said it would take about two to three months to rebuild homes and stabilize the areas affected by floods. Until then, his government plans to accommodate some 15,400 people — a group that includes mothers, children, older adults and disabled soldiers — at facilities in Pyongyang, North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Saturday.  KCNA said Kim made the comments during a two-day trip to northwestern town of Uiju through Friday to meet flood victims and discuss recovery efforts. The agency gave Kim its typical effusive praise, saying the visit showed his “sacred leadership” and “warm love and ennobling spirit of making devoted service for the people.” State media reports said heavy rains in late July left 4,100 houses, 7,410 acres of agricultural fields, and numerous other public buildings, structures, roads and railways flooded in the northwestern city of Sinuiju and the neighboring town of Uiju.

North Korean leader says thousands of flood victims will be brought to capital for temporary care

Chicago, IL

CHICAGO (AP) — The dead woman who was found entangled in a baggage conveyor belt at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport died by suicide, authorities said Friday. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office concluded following an autopsy that the 57-year-old woman died by asphyxiation from hanging. Firefighters responding to a 911 call found the woman’s body entangled in the belt around 7:45 a.m. Thursday in a baggage room near a terminal that serves international flights.  According to police, surveillance footage shows the woman entering the area around 2:27 a.m. Thursday, but it doesn’t show what happened to her. The room where the woman was found is off limits to the public.

Medical examiner determines dead woman found entangled in O'Hare baggage machinery died by suicide

Alaska State

Fairbanks, AK

Residents of the state are not equipped to deal with excessive heat, and public health warnings have been issued. Fears of record temperatures in Fairbanks, Alaska, were realized in late July, with thermometers hitting 90 degrees Fahrenheit. What's happening?. According to Scientific American, Alaska is experiencing an unusually warm period...

Alaska sets new temperature records amid severe heat wave: 'That just cannot happen here'

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

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Virginia State

Hey there, future mover! Before you get charmed by Virginia’s allure, let me save you the trouble. Here are 12 completely legitimate (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making the Old Dominion your new home. Historical Overload. If you’re not a history buff,...

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Virginia

West Virginia State

Fairlea, WV

Lootpress

FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The State Fair of West Virginia kicks off today, Thursday, August 8, 2024, promising a day full of fun and excitement for attendees of all ages. The gates open bright and early at 8:00 AM, with carnival rides starting at 11:00 AM, and the West Virginia Lottery opening at noon. Entertainment […]

West Virginia State Fair kicks off today

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Baldwyn, MS

Mississippi News Group

A Baldwyn man has been charged with kidnapping and assault involving his spouse according to a press release from the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department. On July 27th, 2024 Deputy Ethan Hester took a report from a victim that came to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department.

Local man charged with kidnapping and assault

IRISH Olympics star Daniel Wiffen was forced to miss the Olympics closing ceremony after being rushed to hospital with an illness. The swimmer was meant to be carrying the Irish flag for the event but was hospitalised instead. He became Ireland's first ever gold medallist in the pool when he...

Olympics 2024 gold medal hero Daniel Wiffen rushed to hospital with illness after calling Seine swim ‘worst thing ever’

Arizona State

Utah State

PAGE, Ariz. (AP) — A large geological feature in southern Utah known as the “Double Arch,” the “Hole in the Roof” and sometimes the “Toilet Bowl” has collapsed, National Park Service officials said Friday. No injuries were reported. The popular arch in the...

Large geological feature known as the ‘Double Arch’ and the ‘Toilet Bowl’ collapses in southern Utah

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

WASHINGTON (AP) — The great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for helping slay it. Some of America’s largest companies, from Amazon to Disney to Yum Brands, say their customers are increasingly seeking cheaper alternative products and services, searching for bargains or just avoiding items they deem too expensive. Consumers aren’t cutting back enough to cause an economic downturn. Rather, economists say, they appear to be returning to pre-pandemic norms, when most companies felt they couldn’t raise prices very much without losing business.

Americans’ refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to US inflation spike

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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?

Ocilla, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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'

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 12, 2024-- Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) today announced that the Masimo W1 ® medical watch has received FDA 510(k) clearance for connectivity, allowing it to be integrated with the Masimo SafetyNet ® comprehensive telemonitoring solution. Masimo W1 Medical received FDA clearance last year as the first medical watch to provide continuous oxygen saturation (SpO 2 ) and pulse rate (PR) for over-the-counter and prescription use at home and in hospitals. The combination of Masimo W1 Medical and Masimo SafetyNet allows accurate and reliable patient data, collected conveniently and comfortably via the wrist, to be made available on the Masimo SafetyNet smartphone app and reviewed by remote caregivers, including by hospital clinicians on the web-based Masimo SafetyNet clinician portal – anywhere and at any time. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240812430878/en/ Masimo W1® with Masimo SafetyNet® (Photo: Business Wire)

Masimo W1® Medical Watch Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Connectivity to the Masimo SafetyNet® Telemonitoring System

A story coming from Maryland celebrates the depths of a young girl’s talents, as a 12-year-old fishing enthusiast received honors from the state. Dubbed the “black belt of angling” Lucy Moore was awarded the Master Angler Award after a year of chasing rare catches with her dad.

12-year-old Girl Earns ‘Black Belt’ of Fishing, Becoming Master Angler of Maryland

Two people were killed and 12 families displaced after a Maryland house exploded Sunday amid reports of a possible gas leak, fire officials said.

House explosion in Maryland kills 2 and damages surrounding neighborhood

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