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May 23 2023
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Suspect arrested in wrong-way collision on Loop 202 in Phoenix
A man was taken into custody on Monday afternoon following a fatal wrong-way driving collision on Loop 202 in Phoenix, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Allen Michael Johnson, 34, was arrested and identified as the suspect in the fatal wrong-way collision that occurred on Loop 202 near 32nd Street on Sunday afternoon. The DPS believes "impairment was a factor in this
May 22 2023
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California man helps family of ducks cross busy street; he’s struck and killed by vehicle
ROCKLIN, California — A man who helped a family of ducks cross a busy street was killed when he was struck by a vehicle. Casey Rivara, 41, died at the scene after he was hit by a vehicle driven by a teen, according to a news release from the Rocklin Police Department. The teen remained at the scene and police say the driver is unlikely to face charges. According to police, Rivara parked his
Cleveland Plain Dealer
May 08 2023
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Iowa State Acknowledges Potential Sports Gambling Violations By Football Players, Other Student-Athletes
Iowa State is the most recent university to have its athletic department rocked by a potential sports betting scandal. The Cyclones released a statement Monday that acknowledged allegations that involve multiple student-athletes on multiple programs. Iowa State University and its Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is aware of online sports wagering allegations involving approximately 15
OutKick
May 08 2023
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A meteorite may have crashed through the roof of an N.J. home, police say
Officials were trying to determine if a metallic object that smashed through the roof of a Hopewell Township house Monday was a meteorite. The oblong, 4-inch-by-6-inch object penetrated the the roof of Old Washington Crossing Pennington Road ranch-style home, then crashed through the ceiling and stopped after it hit the hardwood floor, according to a statement from the Hopewell Township Police
nj.com
May 23 2023
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Heat wave and blackout would send half of Phoenix to ER, study says
If a multiday blackout in Phoenix coincided with a heat wave, nearly half the population would require emergency department care for heat stroke or other heat-related illnesses, a new study suggests. While Phoenix was the most extreme example, the study warned that other cities are also at risk. Since 2015, the number of major blackouts nationwide has more than doubled. At the same time,
The Seattle Times
May 23 2023
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Little Rock arrest suspect in deadly Roosevelt Road shooting
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Little Rock Police Department made an arrest in connection with a shooting earlier in the month. LRPD officials said officers arrested 21-year-old Yusuf Mohammed in connection with a deadly shooting on Roosevelt Road on May 6. On May 6, officers responded to a disturbance with a weapon call in the area of Roosevelt Road and Main Street just before 5 p.m. According to
KARK 4 News
May 19 2023
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Biden administration announces nearly $11 billion for renewable energy in rural communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a nearly $11 billion investment on Tuesday to help bring affordable clean energy to rural communities throughout the country.
Rural electric cooperatives, renewable energy companies and electric utilities will be able to apply for funding through two programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said during a media briefing
The Hill
Apr 25 2023
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Active Tuberculosis Case Identified At Joppatowne High School, Contact Tracing Underway
Parents, guardians and staff all were alerted to the situation Monday by the Harford County Health Department, which is working with the Maryland Department of Health on contact tracing. The health department will provide testing and free treatment if necessary. All parents, guardians and staff received a letter and a fact sheet from the health department. The school sent an automated call
Patch.com
Mar 23 2023
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TikTok CEO defense of China-linked app doesn’t persuade lawmakers: ‘Your platform should be banned’
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s defense against allegations that Americans’ data is vulnerable to the Chinese Communist Party faced deep bipartisan skepticism at a House hearing Thursday, as questions over the security risk posed by the China-founded app mount in Congress.
Congressional proposals empowering the federal government to ban TikTok in the U.S. are gaining momentum, and Mr. Chew
Washington Times
May 22 2023
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Man killed by car after shepherding ducklings across road to safety
A Rocklin man was struck and killed by a vehicle after guiding ducklings across a busy intersection. When a flock of ducklings struggled to cross a busy four-lane intersection in suburban Sacramento, a 41-year-old motorist parked his car in the middle of the road and jumped out to shepherd them to safety. This was the final act of kindness for the unidentified man, who was struck and killed by
Los Angeles Times