Flaco the Owl, who flew away from the Central Park Zoo and entertained people in New York City for over a year, was found to have been affected by herpesvirus and had been exposed to four different rat poisons when he died, according to a necropsy. The Central Park Zoo has shared the findings of...
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Florida has Enacted New Law to Increase the Wages and Standards for Fast-food Employees
Florida is one of the states that has made new laws that affect the daily lives of many people who live or visit there. These laws especially affect people who work in fast-food restaurants. Starting on January 1, 2024, fast-food workers in Florida will get higher pay, better working conditions, and more protection from their...
Suspect in family members Killing in Pennsylvania arrested in New Jersey after standoff with SWAT
According to officials, there were two shootings in Falls Township, Pennsylvania on Saturday morning, resulting in at least three deaths. The suspect has been arrested after being barricaded inside a home in New Jersey for several hours. Initially, the suspect had hostages. The police in Falls Township were called to a shooting at Viewpoint Lane...
Homeless man charged for slaughtering 3 family members in NJ
A homeless man in New Jersey and Pennsylvania went on a crime spree on Saturday. He shot and killed three of his relatives and stole two cars. Now, he is facing many charges in both states. Andre Gordon Jr., who is 26 years old, has been accused of murder and other crimes in Pennsylvania. He...
Major US cities go green early to celebrate Irish heritage with St. Patrick’s Day festivities
Many people in the United States celebrated Irish heritage by attending St. Patrick’s Day parades on Saturday. These events took place a day before the actual holiday and included significant celebrations in Savannah, Georgia and New York, where a pioneering female business leader was honored as the grand marshal. The holiday celebrates Ireland’s patron saint...
L.I. Woman Arrested in Welfare Fraud Charges After Buying a House
A woman who worked part-time for a luxury car dealer in Roslyn has been accused of receiving benefits from New York’s Department of Social Services and living in a subsidized housing complex in Oceanside, Long Island since 2018. She was arrested on Thursday, March 18, 2024, and has been charged with welfare fraud, grand larceny,...
New York Subway Shooting Recorded in Terrifying Videos
There are videos on social media that show a lot of confusion and disorder after a man was shot on the New York subway in Brooklyn on Thursday evening. There was an argument between two men on the northbound A train, which then turned into a physical fight. When the train was getting close to...
Feds Award $157 Million to The Stitch Project
Atlanta’s plan to build a deck park, which will reconnect neighborhoods separated by the Downtown Connector, is now closer to becoming a reality. The project has received $157.6 million in federal funding. Why is it important: The Stitch is an ambitious project that aims to fix the damage caused to mostly Black neighborhoods when the...
Beloved Ice Cream Shop Announced 2024 Opening Day
The beloved local ice cream shop, Dairy Twist, has announced the date it will open for the 2024 season. The business has been under new ownership since February 5, 2023. This is the second year of operation under the new ownership. Last year, Jonathan and Katelyn, the new owners, introduced themselves to the community through...
4 Texas towns ranks in 30 best up-and-coming small cities in US, HGTV Reports
Many individuals are drawn to Texas for fresh starts and the opportunities it provides. As small towns in Texas continue to grow, many cherished places will soon lose their small-town charm. HGTV listed Kyle, New Braunfels, and Georgetown among the top 30 emerging small cities in the United States. “If you’re searching for the next...