Virginia State

Broadway, VA

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Rockingham County, VA

Tracy Leicher

ELKTON, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a fatal Rockingham County crash that killed a Broadway woman. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred Tuesday April 16, 2024 in the 5500 block of Bryant Hollow Road.

Newlywed Dies After Riding on Hood of Car

Morristown, NJ

Morristown Minute

Food Excluded from Supplemental Security Income Calculations to Improve Equity and Efficiency. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced an update to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) regulations, marking a significant shift in how In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) calculations are determined.

Social Security Administration Simplifies SSI with Major Rule Change on Food Assistance

Arizona State

Yavapai County, AZ

Alamogordo, NM

Senai

Sharon Lee Gallegos, born on September 6, 1955, tragically became known as "Little Miss Nobody" after her unidentified body was discovered in Congress, Yavapai County, Arizona, on July 31, 1960. Despite extensive efforts to identify her, her true identity remained a mystery for over six decades.

"Little Miss Nobody" Identified: Closure and Justice Found (1960)

New Britain, CT

Flour, Eggs and Yeast

There is something so satisfying about fresh baked bread, it can make all the difference in the experience of so many dishes, especially when a mix-up could potentially make you sick or worse. This recall was initiated after it was discovered during an audit at least one employee used the wrong ingredient on the bread. Food allergies are overreactions by the immune system and can be serious, many people with allergies of course attempt to avoid the ingredients that give them issues and sometimes it simply is not possible because you didnt know.

Popular Bread Recalled Potential Risk Of Serious Reaction

Automatic Recovery Rate Reduced to 10 Percent, Enhancing Financial Security for Beneficiaries. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has taken a significant step towards enhancing the fairness and equity of its overpayment policies by announcing a reduction in the default withholding rate for Social Security beneficiaries.

Social Security Eliminates Overpayment Burden for Beneficiaries

Los Angeles, CA

Las Vegas, NV

Esther S

According to the real estate brokerage firm Redfin, their website reveals that Los Angeles residents contribute to the highest percentage of people moving to Las Vegas from outside cities. This is followed by San Franciso and Seattle, according to statistics shown.

Why Are California Residents Flocking To Las Vegas?  Statistics Are Surprising.

Baltimore, MD

Bucks County Beacon

Written by Thomas F. Schaller , University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Rural white voters have long enjoyed outsize power in American politics. They have inflated voting power in the U.S. Senate , the U.S. House and the Electoral College .

Why ‘White Rural Rage’ Is a Threat to American Democracy

Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs Tribune

In June of last year, we did a story on a possible merger between Ralphs and Albertsons, two of the major supermarket chains in the Coachella Valley. Since that time, the Federal Trade Commission has sued to block the merger, citing potential higher grocery prices and reduced competition.

Ralphs & Albertson’s Merger?  Not So Fast Says FTC.  Biden Criticizes Grocery Stores On High Prices.

Washington State

Richland, WA

Bellingham Metro News

RICHLAND, WA (Bellingham Metro News) - A shooting incident at a Richland elementary school has left one adult injured, according to the Richland Police Department (RPD). The identity of the victim and their connection to the school remains undisclosed at this time.

1 Person Shot in Washington Elementary School Shooting

Maine State

Stark, NH

InDepthNH.org

STARK – Remains of missing Maine man were found Friday murdered in Stark, N.H., according to a news release from Attorney General John Formella. The cause and manner of the man’s death are not being released, but the remains have been identified as Alex Jackson, 34, of Windham, Maine. Jackson went missing on approximately May 14, 2023.

Missing Murdered Maine Man’s Remains Found in Stark

Wyoming State

Casper, WY

WyoFile

The Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners on Thursday voted unanimously to explore how the state might negotiate with a gravel mining company to voluntarily “relinquish” leases that allow it to pursue a mining project at the base of Casper Mountain and possibly compensate the developer for fees already paid to the state.

State wants Casper Mountain gravel mine developer to ‘relinquish’ rights in light of opposition

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

The elaborate scheme involved falsifying accounts receivable to secure and misuse a substantial line of credit. In a significant legal development, Nitin Vats, a former employee of the defunct New Jersey-based company Lotus Exim International Inc. (LEI), has admitted to participating in a fraudulent scheme that resulted in a $17 million loss to a bank. This confession was made before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton, marking a pivotal moment in the investigation led by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Former Employee Guilty of $17M Bank Fraud

Aurora, CO

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David Heitz

Homeless urban campers in Aurora may soon be funneled to a special court where they would receive services instead of punishment. The Aurora City Council is considering a program known as HEART. HEART stands for housing, employment, assistance, recovery, and teamwork. The council briefly discussed the program Thursday during the Public Safety, Courts, and Civil Service Committee.

Homeless Aurora campers may be funneled to special court

Yuma, AZ

TeeJay Small

5 shops in Yuma have received the blame for ignoring a number of red flag sales. According to a recent write-up in AZ Family, a U.S. Federal judge has officially granted the Mexican government permission to bring litigation against several gun dealers in the Grand Canyon state. This suit is the first of its kind, and opens an alarming precedent for matters of international law.

Gun Shops Across Arizona Are Being Sued By The Mexican Government As Migrants Flood The Border

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China sinks largest US Navy vessel and carrier group in war game simulations

According to war game simulations run by a team of Chinese military planners, hypersonic weapons would destroy the largest and most expensive vessel in the U.S....

China sinks largest US Navy vessel and carrier group in war game simulations

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