SACRAMENTO — A collision between a vehicle and a Sacramento light rail train on Thursday evening left one person injured, according to local officials. The Sacramento Fire Department reported that the accident occurred around 8:15 p.m. near 7th Street and Capitol Mall, a busy intersection in the downtown area. Emergency responders arrived quickly at the...
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Stand Your Ground Law in Michigan
Michigan’s self-defense laws allow residents to protect themselves using force, including deadly force, under certain conditions. These laws, including the “Stand Your Ground” law and the “Castle Doctrine,” aim to provide clear guidelines for when and how citizens can defend themselves. What Is the Stand Your Ground Law? Michigan’s Stand Your Ground law gives individuals...
Dallas Cancels New Year’s Eve Drone Show After Florida Incident
DALLAS – The much-anticipated drone show at the Dallas New Year’s Eve bash has been canceled after a recent mishap involving the same drone company during a holiday event in Florida. Sky Elements Drones, a North Texas-based company, informed Reunion Tower it would not participate in this year’s event. The decision comes after some of...
Maryland Travelers Face Crowded Roads, Packed Rails, and Busy Airports Post-Holiday
BALTIMORE — The post-holiday travel rush is in full swing as millions of people nationwide return home after visiting loved ones. Maryland has been no exception, with busy highways, airports, and train stations. AAA Mid-Atlantic estimates that 2.3 million Marylanders traveled for the holidays, with most opting to drive. Across the country, the TSA expects...
Jersey Chefs Fight Back Against Rising Food Costs with Menu Changes
If you’ve noticed higher prices on restaurant menus lately, you’re not alone. Food costs have skyrocketed since the pandemic, driven by inflation, supply chain issues, changing consumer habits, and even disease outbreaks. From 2019 to 2023, food prices rose an average of 25%, leaving North Jersey chefs and restaurateurs scrambling to adapt. “It’s a weird...
U.S. Nears Decision on Ending Daylight Saving Time: Permanent Standard Time Could Be Coming
The debate over daylight saving time (DST) has been a long-standing issue in the U.S., and now New Jersey lawmakers are taking a bold step forward. A proposal is currently under consideration that would keep daylight saving time year-round, sparking conversations about its impact on health, daily routines, and overall well-being. But what would a...
Police Charge Two N.J. Men in Connection with Juvenile Sex Assault
WILDWOOD, N.J. – Two men from Cape May County are facing serious charges after being arrested this week in connection with an alleged sexual assault involving two juveniles. Authorities identified the suspects as Arisandro Estrada-Tapia, 20, and Israel Estrada-Tapia, 18, both of Baker Avenue in Wildwood. They were taken into custody on Tuesday following a...
NW Harris County Woman Fatally Shoots Ex-Boyfriend Who Broke Into Her Apartment
HOUSTON – A woman in northwest Harris County fatally stabbed her ex-boyfriend early Friday morning after he reportedly forced his way into her apartment, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened at an apartment complex on FM 1960 Road West, near Cypress Creek Parkway. Authorities say the ex-boyfriend broke into the woman’s...
Washington Announces Major Law Changes That Will Directly Impact Your Paycheck
In the State of Washington we will be able to see changes in some laws that may immediately affect paycheck. In this State of the United States, citizens who are waiting to know what the new rules will be just have to take a look at the list. The truth is that the paycheck of each citizen is different,...
Investigation Underway After Human Leg Found Along Palos Verdes Coastline
A chilling discovery was made on Christmas morning when a family out for a walk on a beach in Palos Verdes stumbled upon a human leg washed up along the shoreline. The leg, which was found resting atop some rocks near the water, has left both authorities and residents in shock. The Rancho Palos Verdes...