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Missouri Lawmaker’s Daughter and Son-in-Law Killed in Haiti Missionary Attack

Missouri Lawmaker's Daughter and Son-in-Law Killed in Haiti Missionary Attack

Missouri House of Representatives member Ben Baker announced on social media that his daughter, Natalie Lloyd, and her husband Davy Lloyd were killed while serving as missionaries in Haiti. The couple, full-time missionaries, were attacked by gangs on Thursday evening in the Lizon area of Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital city. Heartbreaking Loss and Grief Ben Baker … Read more

Infant Dies in Hot Car Outside West Virginia Day Care

Infant Dies in Hot Car Outside West Virginia Day Care

On Wednesday, a heartbreaking incident occurred outside a daycare in Morgantown, West Virginia. An infant was found dead in a parked vehicle, prompting immediate response from local authorities. Officers were called to the scene just after 3:00 p.m., following a report of a cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, first responders were already near a parked SUV. … Read more

Frontier Airlines CEO Criticizes Alleged Abuse of Wheelchair Services by Passengers

Frontier Airlines CEO Criticizes Alleged Abuse of Wheelchair Services by Passengers

Frontier Airlines’ CEO, Barry Biffle, recently accused passengers of exploiting wheelchair services to bypass airport security and boarding queues, citing widespread abuse of special assistance services. At a luncheon hosted by the Wings Club, Biffle highlighted the issue, claiming that many passengers are using wheelchair assistance despite not needing it. CEO’s Concerns Ahead of Memorial … Read more

Virginia Company’s “Whites Only” Job Listing Draws Government Action

Virginia Company's "Whites Only" Job Listing Draws Government Action

Arthur Grand Technologies, a Virginia-based company, faced scrutiny from the U.S. government after a job listing last year explicitly excluded non-White and non-U.S.-born applicants. The U.S. Department of Justice found that the discriminatory ad, posted by a recruiter in India, violated the Immigration and Nationality Act. Details of the Job Listing The controversial job advertisement, … Read more

Jersey Shore Boardwalks to Receive $100 Million Upgrade This Summer

Jersey Shore Boardwalks to Receive $100 Million Upgrade This Summer

This summer, plans are underway to revitalize 20 boardwalks along the Jersey Shore, announced Gov. Phil Murphy and other lawmakers in Asbury Park. The initiative involves a $100 million Boardwalk Preservation Fund, derived from the American Rescue Plan, aimed at enhancing these iconic seaside destinations. Funding Allocation Governor Murphy detailed that the $100 million fund … Read more

Dengue Cases Spike in Miami-Dade County: CDC Report

Dengue Cases Spike in Miami-Dade County: CDC Report

Miami-Dade County has emerged as the epicenter of dengue fever outbreaks in the United States for 2024, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of May 24, the county has reported a total of 74 cases, representing approximately 41% of Florida’s 180 cases reported thus far this … Read more

Rare Blue-Eyed Cicada Spotted in Illinois, Miracle or Fearsome?

Photo from Amid the swarms of red-eyed cicadas in Illinois, the discovery of a blue-eyed cicada is a remarkable event, often described as a “one in a million” possibility. This year, Illinois has seen two such rare occurrences, drawing significant attention from entomologists and the public alike. Do Blue-Eyed Cicadas Have a History? The first … Read more

Farewell to Kabosu: The Beloved Dogecoin Icon Passes Away

Farewell to Kabosu: The Beloved Dogecoin Icon Passes Away

Kabosu, the Shiba Inu who became an internet sensation and the face of the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, has passed away at the age of 18. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, shared the sad news on her blog, expressing her deep sorrow and gratitude for the love and joy Kabosu brought to so many. “While being caressed by … Read more

Minor Earthquake Shakes New Jersey

Minor Earthquake Shakes New Jersey

A small earthquake shook parts of New Jersey early Friday morning, adding to the region’s seismic activity over the past month. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake measured a magnitude of 2.9 and occurred at approximately 3:50 a.m. Its epicenter was located about 3.7 miles west-southwest of Gladstone, New Jersey, and the … Read more

Bear Meat Meal Leads to Brain Worm Infections Among Family Members

Bear Meat Meal Leads to Brain Worm Infections Among Family Members

A family gathering where bear meat was served has led to several cases of brainworm infections among attendees, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Details of the Incident In July 2022, the Minnesota Department of Health was alerted when a 29-year-old man was repeatedly hospitalized over two-and-a-half … Read more