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Rain and Flood Concerns in Texas: Weather Update

Rain and Flood Concerns in Texas: Weather Update

Our First Alert Weather team does not anticipate severe thunderstorm warnings in the Dallas area this morning, but a flood watch remains in effect until Friday evening following significant rainfall on Thursday and overnight. Heavy Rainfall and Flood Risks According to our First Alert radar, some areas have accumulated more than five inches of rain … Read more

California Man Arrested in 2004 Cold Case Murder of 71-Year-Old

California Man Arrested in 2004 Cold Case Murder of 71-Year-Old

Moorpark, CA – In a significant breakthrough, authorities have arrested a suspect nearly two decades after the murder of 71-year-old Dennis Wood. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Antoine Nehme, 72, in connection with the 2004 shooting death of Wood in his Moorpark home. On April 16, 2004, deputies responded to a … Read more

New Jersey Launches $120 EBT Cards for Families in School Food Assistance Programs

New Jersey Launches $120 EBT Cards for Families in School Food Assistance Programs

Trenton, NJ – As food insecurity continues to affect New Jersey residents, the state is launching a new initiative to support families enrolled in free or reduced-price school meal programs. Starting next month, eligible families will receive electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards loaded with $120 per child to help purchase groceries during the summer months. … Read more

Illinois Launches Summer EBT Program to Support Low-Income Families

Illinois Launches Summer EBT Program to Support Low-Income Families

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced the launch of the Summer EBT program, providing additional food assistance to low-income families with children during the summer months. This initiative aims to ensure children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals continue to have access to nutritious food when school is out. The program offers a one-time … Read more

Kentucky Sees Drop in Violent Crime Despite Push for Harsher Penalties

Kentucky Sees Drop in Violent Crime Despite Push for Harsher Penalties

Kentucky’s Crime Trends Show Decrease, Questioning the Need for House Bill 5 Kentucky has recently experienced a significant drop in violent crime rates, despite ongoing legislative efforts to pass House Bill 5, known as the ‘Safer Kentucky Act,’ which seeks to implement tougher penalties and increase incarceration. The bill, spurred by crime spikes during the … Read more

Machete Attack in Times Square, Three in Custody

Machete Attack in Times Square, Three in Custody

Three individuals are in custody following a machete attack in New York City’s Times Square on Thursday afternoon, which left a man seriously injured. The New York Police Department (NYPD) reported that the attack occurred around 1 p.m. near 45th Street and Broadway. The victim, who remains unidentified, was stabbed in both legs and was … Read more

Tragic Shooting in Minneapolis Claims Lives of Officer and Civilian

Tragic Shooting in Minneapolis Claims Lives of Officer and Civilian

A tragic shooting in a south Minneapolis neighborhood on Thursday resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a Minnesota police officer who was assisting a civilian. The incident occurred in the Whittier neighborhood near an apartment complex, prompting a large-scale response from multiple law enforcement agencies. Minneapolis Police Department Assistant Chief Katie Blackwell detailed … Read more

Near-Collision at Washington National Airport Sparks FAA Investigation

Near-Collision at Washington National Airport Sparks FAA Investigation

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a near-collision that occurred on Wednesday morning at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia. The incident involved an American Airlines plane and another aircraft on the runway, creating a potentially dangerous situation. Details of the Incident The incident occurred when an American Airlines Airbus A319, bound for … Read more

The TikTok ‘Pay Off My Debt’ Trend: Can Viral Videos Really Erase Financial Woes?

The TikTok 'Pay Off My Debt' Trend: Can Viral Videos Really Erase Financial Woes?

Is one viral video all it takes to pay off hundreds of thousands in debt? That’s the question on the minds of many TikTokers who are joining forces to go viral in hopes of a financial windfall from TikTok itself. The Rising Popularity of ‘Pay Off My Debt’ A new trend is sweeping across TikTok, … Read more

Chicago Police Crowd Control Tactics Under Scrutiny Ahead of Democratic National Convention

Chicago Police Crowd Control Tactics Under Scrutiny Ahead of Democratic National Convention

Chicago’s inspector general, Deborah Witzburg, has issued a warning about potential constitutional violations and escalating tensions due to new police directives, just ahead of the Democratic National Convention. The city’s police force is facing criticism for its handling of protests, especially following the 2020 unrest after the murder of George Floyd. Witzburg’s 52-page report highlights … Read more