Quarantine bugging you? Imagine how New Jersey residents feel. In addition to a series of coronavirus restrictions, state authorities have placed eight counties under additional quarantine because of an exotic and invasive insect known as the spotted lanternfly. The insect, native to China and South Korea, poses a risk to more than 70 plant species,
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Click here for updates on this story Lake Hughes (KABC) — A mother of two has been left without a home after the massive Lake Fire that erupted earlier this week in the Angeles National Forest tore through the area. When the blaze started approaching her home, Saundra Putziger only had minutes to gather her
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Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger has a message about the QAnon conspiracy theory: It is a fabrication that must be denounced by political leaders in his own party. Kinzinger, who represents the 16th district of Illinois, is pairing that message with one that’s equally important: “If you know someone who buys into these theories, don’t hate
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A homeless man in Florida allegedly stole up to $1,200 of merchandise and food while living in the luxury suite of a Tampa Bay soccer stadium for over two weeks, police said. Daniel Albert Neja, 39, was arrested earlier this week when an employee of AI Lang Stadium found blankets in the luxury suite. The
Continue Reading Sevilla overcame Manchester United thanks to a late goal to reach the final of the Europa League, winning 2-1 in Cologne, Germany. The English side opened the scoring after just seven minutes thanks to a Bruno Fernandes penalty, but Sevilla leveled 20 minutes later with tidy finish from Suso. And the Spanish side took the
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SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 113 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and three additional deaths on Sunday. The latest numbers released push the state’s totals to 23,408 cases and 714 known deaths. Dona Ana County had 12 new cases among the state’s number, pushing the county’s cumulative count to 2,630. Dona Ana’s new
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A zoo in Pennsylvania has welcomed two new adorable additions to its animal family. A pair of red pandas, a boy and girl, were born on July 8 and are now five weeks old, a spokesperson with Erie Zoo announced on Facebook. The babies, who have yet to be named, were born to the zoo’s
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The multi-billion-dollar effort to get a coronavirus vaccine on the market could see delays because researchers haven’t recruited sufficient numbers of minorities to join the clinical trials. Of the 350,000 people who’ve registered online for a coronavirus clinical trial, 10% are Black or Latino, according to Dr. Jim Kublin, executive director of operations for the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Los Angeles, CA (KABC) — From a young age, Becky Montaño Beers seemed destined to do something big. The first-generation U.S.-born Latina grew up in East Los Angeles with Spanish as her primary language. She was raised by her mother and grandmother, and learned English by watching ’80s
Continue Reading A photographer working for the NBA was dismissed from the league’s bubble in Orlando after posting an offensive meme apparently aimed at Sen. Kamala Harris on his Facebook page. The photographer, Bill Baptist, shared an image last week of a mock logo for the Democratic presidential ticket that says “Joe and the Hoe,” an apparent
Continue Reading Several fights broke out in Kalamazoo, Michigan, during a rally held by the far-right group Proud Boys, police say. Members of the group were marching in downtown Kalamazoo when they clashed with counter protesters and officers moved to disperse the crowds, CNN affiliate WXMI reported. “Once the event turned violent, the officers responded quickly and
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Burlington, CT (WFSB) — A hiker is expected to be okay after having an adverse reaction when he sustained multiple bee stings. According to Burlington Fire officials, first responders were called to the blue/yellow trail in the area of Tory’s Den Hiking Trail just after 11 a.m. for
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Connecticut (WFSB) — Officials say a teenage hockey player was diagnosed with the coronavirus after recently participating in a tournament in Connecticut. According to officials with The Rink at Exeter in Exeter, NH, staff members were informed by a contact tracing company on Monday, August 10 that a
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story St. Louis, MO (KMOV) — A security guard at a downtown St. Louis gas station was beaten by a group of men who refused to wear a face mask Saturday. A 47-year-old man was working security at the Shell Gas Station on North Tucker around 2:30 a.m. when
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MEMPHIS, TN (WREG ) — Memphis Police say a man blatantly ignored a gas station attendant’s orders to wear a facial covering, attempted to shoplift from the store, and even smashed the gas station’s door. Friday morning customers can only use one door to enter the Exxon Hop
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MILLINGTON, TN (WREG ) — A Mid-South family left China to avoid contracting the coronavirus, only to contract the virus in Shelby County. Infected with the coronavirus, James Dickey and his 8-year-old daughter Hermione are quarantined at their Millington home. “It’s supremely ironic,” Dickey said. The 43-year-old father
Continue Reading An Oklahoma State University sorority house is under quarantine after 23 members tested positive for Covid-19, according to the university. “Last night OSU officials learned of 23 positive COVID cases in an off-campus sorority house. The rapid antigen testing was performed at an off-campus health care facility,” a statement from the university read. The entire
Continue Reading Less than a week into the start of classes, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced a fourth cluster of Covid-19 cases on campus. The latest cluster, defined as five or more cases in close proximity, was traced to the Hinton James residence hall, UNC said Sunday. The individuals in the cluster have
Continue Reading There is growing concern among legislators, voters and postal workers over financial strain and policy changes at the United States Postal Service — and legendary journalist Carl Bernstein said the issue should also be top of mind for journalists, calling it “a national emergency.” If the Postal Service is unable to function properly, it could
Continue Reading A man who was critically stabbed at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas on Saturday night is expected to survive, according to an updated statement from the Las Vegas Metro Police Department. The man was found when police responded to a call for a fight on the 34th floor of the hotel just before 11
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Yellowstone County, MT (Billings Gazette) — This article has been updated to clarify that Friday’s ruling was made by the Montana Human Rights Bureau, and not by a Montana court. The exclusion of gender-affirming healthcare in Yellowstone County’s insurance plan was ruled as discrimination by the Montana Human
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Madison, WI (Wisconsin State Journal) — Two male suspects — one 16, the other 19 — have been arrested in the slaying of 11-year-old Anisa Scott on Madison’s East Side earlier this week, Madison police said Friday. The 19-year-old, Perion Carreon, was arrested Wednesday, while the 16-year-old, Andre
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Oklahoma City, OK (Tulsa World) — Gaming fees tribes pay the state were poised to rise above last year’s levels, but COVID-19 took a bite out of those projections. Last year, the state saw nearly $150 million in revenue from exclusivity fees tribes pay Oklahoma for operating Class
Continue Reading Unemployed South Dakota residents will not see a $300 federal boost in weekly jobless benefits after Gov. Kristi Noem opted to turn down President Donald Trump’s executive offer. “South Dakota’s economy, having never been shut down, has recovered nearly 80% of our job losses,” Noem, a vocal supporter of the President, said in a statement
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Oklahoma ( Tulsa World) — While there were no official reports of rabbit hemorrhagic disease in Oklahoma this summer, a state veterinarian and wildlife official both say it likely is here — and here to stay. The disease does not affect human health but has been widely nicknamed
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Gwinnett County, GA (Gwinnett Daily Post) — A teenager from Gwinnett County is one of only a few children in Georgia to die from the COVID-19 novel coronavirus disease, according to new data released by the Georgia Department of Public Health on Friday. The 15-year-old male is one
Continue Reading When Mei Xiang went in for an ultrasound on Friday, her results were shared around the world. The 22-year-old giant panda could deliver a cub in the next few days, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo announced, after imaging revealed what appeared to be a fetus. Mei Xiang has had a team of experts supporting her through
Continue Reading Portland police say two officers were hospitalized Saturday night after protesters allegedly threw a nearly 10-pound rock at them. The incident occurred on what CNN affiliate KOIN reported was the city’s 79th consecutive night of protests in support of Black Lives Matter and against police brutality. According to a statement from the Portland Police Bureau
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FORT HOOD, Texas — Army leaders have delayed the planned transfer of the Fort Hood commander, as a team of independent investigators look to determine whether leadership failures at the base contributed to the murder of a soldier earlier this year, and several other deaths. Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt, commander of Fort Hood was slated
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON, DC — More Americans approve than disapprove of Joe Biden’s choice of U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris for the 2020 Democratic ticket by a 25-point margin, 54-29%, in a new ABC News/Washington Post poll released Sunday. Approval of the pick ranges from 86-8% among Democrats to 25-55% among Republicans — notable that one in four Republicans approves.
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