The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Yellow Alert for New York City and the surrounding areas due to strong to severe thunderstorms expected on Thursday. Numerous thunderstorms have already developed across the region, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings and causing some reports of damage. The humid airmass in place is providing ample fuel for … Read more
A Houston woman has filed a lawsuit against Dollar Tree, alleging that the corporation’s negligence led to her being sexually assaulted inside one of its stores in December 2023. Details of the Incident The incident occurred when she visited the store to purchase items for a work event. While browsing an aisle, an unidentified man … Read more
Vancouver, WA – Vancouver police have arrested a man in connection with the recent stabbing incident at Clark College. Salvador Aguilar, 31, was taken into custody around 10 a.m. on Thursday in the Rose Village neighborhood. Aguilar was found asleep in a car on St. Johns Boulevard after officers responded to a tip. Aguilar is … Read more
In a significant drug bust, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents, assisted by sniffer dogs, seized nearly six tons of methamphetamine hidden within a shipment of green squash. The discovery, made this week, is one of the largest meth seizures in recent history. The illicit cargo was concealed inside 1,419 packages within a commercial … Read more
At least five people have died and dozens more are injured after powerful tornadoes ravaged parts of Iowa, including the small city of Greenfield. The tornadoes, which struck just weeks after other devastating storms hit the state, destroyed homes and businesses, shredded trees, and smashed cars. The Iowa Department of Public Safety reported that four … Read more
A 49-year-old man from Santa Clara County, David Lopez, tragically died while hiking Mt. Shasta last week. Details of the Incident According to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on May 17 as Lopez and his climbing partner were approaching Helen Lake, a snow-covered plateau known for its picturesque views and steep inclines. … Read more
For the first time in nearly 30 years, more Americans are reporting daily or near-daily use of marijuana compared to those who drink alcohol at similar levels. A Landmark Shift in Substance Use This notable shift is highlighted in a new analysis published Wednesday in the journal “Addiction”. Authored by Jonathan Caulkins, a drug policy … Read more
A North Carolina woman, Noelle Pierce, has gained viral attention after discovering a creepy hidden room in her cousin’s newly purchased home. Pierce, a photographer from Charlotte, decided to tour the property after her cousin provided her with the entry code. She shared her experience on TikTok, and the video quickly amassed 13.3 million views. … Read more
In August 2023, a beekeeper near Savannah, Georgia, observed a peculiar predator targeting his honeybees. The insect, black with bright yellow legs, was identified as the yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina). This invasive species, known for its destructive behavior, had made its way to North America. Lewis Bartlett, an ecologist at the University of Georgia, recognized … Read more
The long-awaited piloted test flight of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has been postponed to at least June 1, 2024, as engineers work to resolve a persistent helium leak in the capsule’s propulsion system. Helium Leak Leads to Delay The delay, announced by NASA on Wednesday, marks yet another setback for the Starliner program, which has faced … Read more