Weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic have experienced a surge in popularity in recent years, leading to a shortage in the market. Capitalizing on this heightened demand, scammers on social media platforms have begun offering to ship these prescription drugs at lower prices and without the need for a prescription. A joint investigation … Read more
A Carolina Beach cardiologist, Damian Alexander Brezinski, has been charged with several crimes concerning the sexual assault of a 10-year-old child over four years. He faces a total of 11 counts of sexual assault, including indecent liberties with a minor, statutory sex offenses with a child, and rape of a child. Initially, he was given … Read more
Following a period of disruption due to police activity, all lanes of the George Washington Bridge (GWB) have been reopened, alleviating significant delays for commuters embarking on their Wednesday morning journeys. The resumption of normal traffic flow comes as a relief to drivers navigating through the region, particularly those heading into Manhattan. Navigating Alternate Routes … Read more
Metal detectors greeted students Wednesday morning at the High School of Graphic Communication Arts in Manhattan, a proactive measure implemented in response to a violent altercation the previous day. The incident left two students injured, one with facial lacerations and the other with a chest stab wound. Although both students were hospitalized, authorities assured the … Read more
Nearly a week after its public debut, the innovative portal art installation linking New York City and Dublin, Ireland, through a 24/7 livestream, has temporarily ceased operations. The decision to shut down the portals came in response to instances of inappropriate behavior reported by the Flatiron NoMad Partnership, the organization overseeing the project. Despite stringent … Read more
Unemployment claims in South Dakota have shown a promising decline, standing in contrast to the national uptick in jobless filings. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s latest report, initial claims for unemployment benefits decreased in the state for the week ending May 4. The data revealed that new jobless claims, serving as an indicator … Read more
Jersey City, located between the Hudson and Hackensack rivers, is often dubbed as the “Wall Street of the West,” owing to its influx of banking and finance jobs. With a population of 283,927, the city beckons many with its promise of opportunities. However, for those considering a move to Jersey City, concerns about safety are … Read more
Walmart has agreed to pay $45 million to settle a class-action lawsuit in Florida, addressing accusations of overcharging for certain pay-by-weight items, including produce. The settlement, which awaits approval from the U.S. District Court in Tampa, offers eligible shoppers the opportunity to claim up to $500 each. The lawsuit, filed by consumers who alleged that … Read more
Ohio, like the rest of the United States, has seen a significant decrease in violent crime rates over the past two decades, according to FBI data. Analyzing statistics from 1995 to 2020 provides insights into the state’s law enforcement landscape. Between 1995 and 2020, Ohio consistently boasted a violent crime rate lower than the national … Read more
Myon Burrell, a name entwined with controversy and legal entanglements, finds himself once again at the center of judicial scrutiny. The 38-year-old Minneapolis resident, whose name made headlines after his 2020 release from an 18-year prison sentence for the murder of Tyesha Edwards, is now facing fresh legal troubles. On Thursday, Burrell was arrested and … Read more