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4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In US 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In US
4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In US A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck in the US. It was reported near just before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, April 22, north of Anchorage, Alaska. Its epicenter was at the Willow Creek State Recreation Area, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). According to the Richter scale, which measures the strength of earthquakes, quakes between 4.0 and 4.9 produce "noticeable shaking of indoor objects and rattling noise," and are "felt by most people in the affected area. Slightly felt outside. Generally causes zero to minimal damage. Moderate to significant damage…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Millions In MA Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Millions In MA Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why
Millions In MA Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Nearly half of all people in the United States, including millions across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to a new study. The American Lung Association released its 2025 edition of the "State of the Air" report on Wednesday, April 23. The study, now in its 26th year, highlights troubling air quality trends in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The report found that 156 million people – about 46% of the U.S. population – are living in counties that earned failing grades f…

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by Chris Spiker
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Botched Circumcision 'Nightmare' Nearly Killed Newborn, Claims NY Family Demanding Answers Botched Circumcision 'Nightmare' Nearly Killed Newborn, Claims NY Family Demanding Answers
Botched Circumcision 'Nightmare' Nearly Killed Newborn, Claims NY Family Demanding Answers A Long Island couple is sharing the harrowing story of their newborn son’s catastrophic medical complications following a botched circumcision–and they’re calling for sweeping accountability in the medical system. Tim Groth, a doctor and father from Lake Grove, said his 20-day-old son Cole is now fighting for his life in the ICU at Columbia Hospital, having undergone multiple emergency surgeries and more than 20 blood transfusions — all stemming, he says, from a procedure commonly considered routine. “Yes, you heard that right — dying in a cardiac NICU at one of the ‘best’ hospital systems …

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by Michael Mashburn
Real Estate
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Angelina Pivarnick Is Selling Her NJ Home For Just Under $1.8M ‘Jersey Shore’ Star Angelina Pivarnick Is Selling Her NJ Home For Just Under $1.8M
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Angelina Pivarnick Is Selling Her NJ Home For Just Under $1.8M Angelina Pivarnick, one of the original cast members of MTV’s "Jersey Shore," has listed her New Jersey mansion — and it’s going for a cool $1.799 million The four-bedroom, five-bathroom home sits at 3 Bowers Drive in the exclusive Clayton Farms community of Freehold. Pivarnik reportedly moved into the house in 2021. According to the listing, the home spans over 5,500 square feet and sits on a 1.1-acre premium lot. It's packed with high-end finishes — including a custom resort-style yard with a pool. The home, listed by Aleksandr Pritsker of EXP Realty, features a butterfly staircase, two-…

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by Cecilia Levine
Politics
Trump Plans To Add More Color To White House — And He'll Foot The Bill: Reports Trump Plans To Add More Color To White House — And He'll Foot The Bill: Reports
Trump Plans To Add More Color To White House — And He'll Foot The Bill: Reports President Donald Trump has announced plans to install two flagpoles to hoist nearly 100-foot flags on the White House lawn — continuing his ongoing renovation of the nation's most iconic residence, according to reports. Speaking to reporters outside the West Wing on Wednesday, April 23, Trump said he intends to place “two beautiful poles” on the North and South Lawns, USA Today reported. "They've needed flag poles for 200 years," Trump said. "I've often said, you know, they don't have a flag pole, per se. So we're putting one right where you saw us, and we're putting another one on the othe…

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by Josh Lanier
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Record Ocean Heat Causes Coral Disaster, Bleaching Most Of Earth's Reefs: Researchers Record Ocean Heat Causes Coral Disaster, Bleaching Most Of Earth's Reefs: Researchers
Record Ocean Heat Causes Coral Disaster, Bleaching Most Of Earth's Reefs: Researchers The most severe global coral bleaching event ever recorded is underway, with most of the world's reefs hit by damaging heat stress, according to scientists. The devastating bleaching has affected 84% of the world's reefs, the International Coral Reef Initiative said on Wednesday, April 23. The non-government organization first declared the fourth global bleaching event in April 2024. One year later, the crisis continues to grow, with alerts now issued across 82 countries and territories between January 2023 and March 2025. "We know coral bleaching is accelerating as our ocea…

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by Chris Spiker
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3 Concord-Carlisle High School Students Killed In Florida Spring Break Crash; 1 Critically Hurt 3 Concord-Carlisle High School Students Killed In Florida Spring Break Crash; 1 Critically Hurt
3 Concord-Carlisle High School Students Killed In Florida Spring Break Crash; 1 Critically Hurt Three Massachusetts high school seniors were killed earlier this week during a Spring Break trip to Florida when their SUV collided with a tractor-trailer, police said. Jimmy McIntosh, Hannah Wasserman, and Maisey O'Donnell — all 18-year-old students at Concord-Carlisle High School — died around 9:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, near Panama City in the Florida Panhandle, authorities said.  A fourth student, also 18, who has not been identified, remains in critical condition at a Florida hospital. Concord-Carlisle High School is about 30 minutes outside of Boston.  O'Donnell was among …

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by Josh Lanier
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Army Veteran, Toddler Daughter ID'd As 1997 Murder Victims On Long Island Army Veteran, Toddler Daughter ID'd As 1997 Murder Victims On Long Island
Army Veteran, Toddler Daughter ID'd As 1997 Murder Victims On Long Island An Army veteran single mother and her toddler daughter were publicly identified nearly three decades after they were murdered on Long Island. Tanya Denise Jackson, of Brooklyn, and her 2-year-old daughter, Tatiana Marie Dykes, were identified as the victims in the 1997 cold case killings that later became known as the "Peaches" homicides during a Nassau County Police press conference Wednesday, April 23.  Jackson's dismembered torso was discovered inside a plastic storage bin at Hempstead Lake State Park in June 1997. More of the 26-year-old's remains were found in April 2011…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Beloved Former Child Star Dies At Age 24 Beloved Former Child Star Dies At Age 24
Beloved Former Child Star Dies At Age 24 A former child actress has died at the age of 24. Sophie Nyweide appeared in a total of 12 movies and television series, starting in 2006. The Burlington, Vermont native, who “spent most of her brief life in Vermont and New York City,” died on Monday, April 14, according to her obituary. The cause of death has not been released.  A memorial service is planned for a date to be determined. Nyweide made her onscreen debut as the title character in the film Bella.  Among her notable roles was that of the daughter of Michelle Williams and Gael García Bernal in the 2009 movie Mam…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Damon Wayans Sitcom Canceled By CBS: ‘Such a Beautiful Journey’ Damon Wayans Sitcom Canceled By CBS: ‘Such a Beautiful Journey’
Damon Wayans Sitcom Canceled By CBS: ‘Such a Beautiful Journey’ “Poppa’s House” a sitcom starring Damon Wayans, Sr. and his son, Damon Wayans, Jr. has been canceled by CBS after one season. On “Poppa’s House,” the Wayans’ play father and son, with constant back and forth bickering and both learning life lessons from the other. Essence Atkins, a regular in Wayans family projects, plays the elder Wayans’ new talk radio co-host, throwing a further wrinkle into his life. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Poppa’s House (@poppashousecbs) Wayans, Sr. took to Instagram after the cancellation and said m…

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by Sam Barron
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Pork Product Sold Nationwide At Aldi May Be Contaminated With Metals Pork Product Sold Nationwide At Aldi May Be Contaminated With Metals
Pork Product Sold Nationwide At Aldi May Be Contaminated With Metals Federal officials have issued a public health alert over a ready-to-eat pork product sold  across the country that may be contaminated with pieces of metal. The product was shipped to Aldi supermarkets nationwide. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the alert after the producer reported possible contamination due to damaged equipment discovered during routine process checks. Although the product is no longer available for sale, FSIS warned that some packages may still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. The agency urged anyone…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Details Of Pope Francis' Final Hours, Including Some Of His Last Words, Revealed By Vatican Details Of Pope Francis' Final Hours, Including Some Of His Last Words, Revealed By Vatican
Details Of Pope Francis' Final Hours, Including Some Of His Last Words, Revealed By Vatican The Vatican has released poignant details about Pope Francis' last moments — and some of his final words — before his death. The 88-year-old pontiff died at 7:35 a.m. Rome time on Easter Monday, April 21, with the cause of death identified as a stroke that resulted in a coma and irreversible cardiovascular collapse. Pope Francis made his first public appearances since the 38-day hospital stay in the last few days, greeting the crowds gathered in a tulip-filled St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday on April 20, where he surprised many by making his way onto the balcony while in a wheelcha…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Elon Musk Stepping Aside From Government Role As Tesla Sales Sink Elon Musk Stepping Aside From Government Role As Tesla Sales Sink
Elon Musk Stepping Aside From Government Role As Tesla Sales Sink Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk says he will step back from his government role in the Trump Administration and shift his focus back to his electric vehicle giant, Tesla, as the company grapples with a staggering revenue drop that has investors sounding the alarm.  Amid fears of tariffs and the implications of his dual role in government, Musk’s decision comes at a critical time for the automaker, which has reported a 20 percent decline in car sales revenue and a shocking 71 percent decrease in net income for the first quarter of 2025. During an earnings call on Tuesday, April 22, M…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Enough Is Enough': RFK Jr. Slams Food Dyes In Fiery Press Conference 'Enough Is Enough': RFK Jr. Slams Food Dyes In Fiery Press Conference
'Enough Is Enough': RFK Jr. Slams Food Dyes In Fiery Press Conference A fiery press conference by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lit up the debate over artificial food dyes on Tuesday, April 22—drawing a hard line on consumer safety and demanding regulatory reform. The event focused on Red Dye 3, a controversial colorant used in many candies, and the broader issue of petroleum-based food dyes still found in everyday products. While the FDA banned Red Dye 3 in January under The Delaney Clause—a law prohibiting additives linked to cancer in animals—it simultaneously stated there's no known risk to humans, triggering widespread confusio…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
NJ Wildfire Explodes To 11,500 Acres That Forced 5K From Homes: Latest From Forest Fire Service NJ Wildfire Explodes To 11,500 Acres That Forced 5K From Homes: Latest From Forest Fire Service
NJ Wildfire Explodes To 11,500 Acres That Forced 5K From Homes: Latest From Forest Fire Service An otherwise idyllic spring day along the New Jersey coast was darkened by thick plumes of smoke as a massive wildfire scorched through 11,500 acres — threatening homes, destroying property, and leaving thousands without power Wednesday, April 23. 🚨 A massive wildfire, dubbed the Jones Road Wildfire, is tearing through 1,200 acres in Barnegat Township’s Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area, Ocean County, NJ, as of April 22, 2025, with 0% containment. Mandatory evacuations are underway for Wells Mills Road from Bryant… pic.twitter.com/61nPv8YRcH — Laszlo Varga (@LaszloRealtor) April 2…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'60 Minutes' Top Producer Exits, Says Show Lost Independence Amid Trump's Lawsuit: Report '60 Minutes' Top Producer Exits, Says Show Lost Independence Amid Trump's Lawsuit: Report
'60 Minutes' Top Producer Exits, Says Show Lost Independence Amid Trump's Lawsuit: Report The executive producer of "60 Minutes" has resigned, saying he could no longer run the news program independently as the TV show is locked in a legal battle with President Donald Trump, according to reports. Bill Owens announced his resignation in a memo to staff on Tuesday, April 22, The New York Times reported. The Greenwich, Connecticut, resident has worked at CBS News for 34 years. A native of Oyster Bay, New York, Owens is just the third executive producer in the news magazine show's 57-year run. Since 2019, he has led the nation's No. 1 news program through landmark int…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Earn Miles On Major Airline With Uber Rides, Food Orders: Here's How Earn Miles On Major Airline With Uber Rides, Food Orders: Here's How
Earn Miles On Major Airline With Uber Rides, Food Orders: Here's How Delta SkyMiles members can now earn miles every time they ride with Uber or order from Uber Eats under a new partnership. The program officially launched on Tuesday, April 22, giving early access to SkyMiles members who had signed up for a waitlist. All other customers can start linking their accounts on Thursday, April 24, according to a news release. The move ends the airline's longtime partnership with Lyft and marks a new chapter for the SkyMiles loyalty program as Delta celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025. "SkyMiles membership is about giving Delta's loyal customers more ways to …

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
150+ College Leaders Blast Trump For 'Unprecedented Overreach' On Higher Education 150+ College Leaders Blast Trump For 'Unprecedented Overreach' On Higher Education
150+ College Leaders Blast Trump For 'Unprecedented Overreach' On Higher Education More than 150 college leaders issued a scathing letter criticizing the Trump administration's escalating threats against universities. The American Association of Colleges and Universities released the public letter on Tuesday, April 22. The group of university presidents accused President Donald Trump of "unprecedented government overreach," warning that the crackdown could harm students and democracy. Trump has demanded that colleges eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, along with other orders aimed at limiting campus activism. The Trump administration has paused…

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by Chris Spiker
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Army Ditches Old Fitness Test: Here’s What Soldiers Have To Do Now Army Ditches Old Fitness Test: Here’s What Soldiers Have To Do Now
Army Ditches Old Fitness Test: Here’s What Soldiers Have To Do Now The U.S. Army is scrapping the Army Combat Fitness Test and rolling out a new five-event test aimed at boosting readiness and combat strength, officials announced on Monday, April 21. The new test, called the Army Fitness Test (AFT), becomes the official fitness test for all soldiers starting this summer, according to Army Public Affairs. “The five-event AFT is designed to enhance Soldier fitness, improve warfighting readiness and increase the lethality of the force,” officials said. The AFT includes: A three-repetition maximum deadlift Hand-release push-up arm extension Sprint-drag-carr…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Trump Administration To Resume Student Loan Debt Collections, Millions Face Seized Paychecks Trump Administration To Resume Student Loan Debt Collections, Millions Face Seized Paychecks
Trump Administration To Resume Student Loan Debt Collections, Millions Face Seized Paychecks The Trump administration will begin seizing tax refunds and garnishing paychecks from millions of Americans in default on their student loans for the first time in five years. The Department of Education announced it will restart collections on its defaulted student loan portfolio on Monday, May 5. The agency said about 42.7 million people owe more than $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. About five million borrowers are already in default, with millions more in late-stage delinquency. "American taxpayers will no longer be forced to serve as collateral for irresponsible student loan p…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Moviegoers Give 'Sinners' An 'A': First Time Ever For Horror Flick Moviegoers Give 'Sinners' An 'A': First Time Ever For Horror Flick
Moviegoers Give 'Sinners' An 'A': First Time Ever For Horror Flick “Sinners” is turning into a big hit with moviegoers and critics. The vampire movie became the first horror film to earn an ‘A’ rating from CinemaScore, an exit poll organization that has been surveying moviegoers for 47-years, Deadline reported. While movies like “Get Out”, “The Lost Boys” and “Child’s Play 2”, achieved an A-, only “Sinners” earned the vaunted “A.” “Sinners” which sees Michael B. Jordan play twin brothers whose plans to open up a juke joint in 1930s Mississippi do not go as planned, overperformed at the box office this past week, earning $48 million at the box office, endi…

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by Sam Barron
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Oscars Now Requires Voters To Watch Nominated Films Before Voting: Report Oscars Now Requires Voters To Watch Nominated Films Before Voting: Report
Oscars Now Requires Voters To Watch Nominated Films Before Voting: Report Ahead of the 98th Annual Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has implemented a rule that seems straightforward: Voters must actually watch all the nominated films before they vote in a category. Academy members will only be able to access final round ballots for categories in which they’ve confirmed they’ve watched the nominated films, Variety reported. The Academy said it will monitor viewing activity through its members-only Academy Screening Room stream platform, according to Variety. If a film is seen outside the platform, voters must submit a form indicating when a…

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by Sam Barron
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27 Suspected 'Terrorist' Gang Members Nabbed On Sex Trafficking, Gun, Drug Charges, Feds Say 27 Suspected 'Terrorist' Gang Members Nabbed On Sex Trafficking, Gun, Drug Charges, Feds Say
27 Suspected 'Terrorist' Gang Members Nabbed On Sex Trafficking, Gun, Drug Charges, Feds Say Twenty-seven suspected members and associates of the violent criminal organization Tren de Aragua are facing federal charges in New York.  These charges follow a large-scale investigation into racketeering, sex trafficking, drug smuggling, robbery, and firearms offenses, authorities announced. The two indictments, unsealed this week in the Southern District of New York, accuse the defendants of participating in a broad range of crimes.  The crimes include smuggling women from Venezuela into the United States, forcing them into commercial sex work, distributing a pink powdery drug…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Delta Plane's Engine Bursts Into Flames, Prompting Emergency Evacuation Delta Plane's Engine Bursts Into Flames, Prompting Emergency Evacuation
Delta Plane's Engine Bursts Into Flames, Prompting Emergency Evacuation A Delta Air Lines plane was evacuated after an engine fire broke out. The incident occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Monday, April 21, involving Flight 1213, which was bound for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport while pushing back from the gate at Orlando International Airport in Florida. Passengers were swiftly evacuated using emergency slides as airport responders arrived on the scene. There were no reported injuries among the 282 individuals aboard the aircraft, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Airbnb Just Made Booking Less Annoying: Here's What Changed Airbnb Just Made Booking Less Annoying: Here's What Changed
Airbnb Just Made Booking Less Annoying: Here's What Changed Airbnb guests around the world will now see the full price – including all fees before taxes – right in search results. The vacation rental company announced the change on Monday, April 21. Airbnb's optional toggle feature to see full pricing is now standard for all users worldwide. The company said nearly 17 million guests had used the toggle since it launched in 2022. "With the global rollout of total price display, we're making it easier for guests to better understand the price they'll pay, and for hosts to succeed in a more transparent marketplace," Airbnb said. Airbnb first tes…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Kanye West Admits To Incestuous Relationship With Cousin Kanye West Admits To Incestuous Relationship With Cousin
Kanye West Admits To Incestuous Relationship With Cousin Kanye West claimed on X that he had an incestuous relationship with a male cousin until the age of 14.  The 47-year-old rapper made the admission Monday, April 21, to his 33 million followers on the social media platform. He was teasing his forthcoming song called "Cousins." He said the sexual contact began after he and his cousin would re-enact what they saw in adult magazines that belonged to his parents. The Chicago native said his cousin was 6 when it began, and West was 14 when the relationship ended. It's unclear how long it lasted.  Perhaps in my self centered me…

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by Josh Lanier
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Amazon’s Annual Book Sale Returns April 23–28: Save Big On Bestsellers, Kindle Favorites & More Amazon’s Annual Book Sale Returns April 23–28: Save Big On Bestsellers, Kindle Favorites & More
Amazon’s Annual Book Sale Returns April 23–28: Save Big On Bestsellers, Kindle Favorites & More Remember when Amazon was just an online bookstore? It’s come a long way since then—but every spring, book lovers get a sweet reminder of those early days thanks to Amazon’s Annual Book Sale, this year running April 23 to 28, 2025. For six days only, readers can enjoy major discounts—making it the perfect time to catch up on those “must-reads” and BookTok darlings that have been sitting in your cart for months. This year’s deals include up to 80% off select Kindle ebooks and up to 65% off top print and children's books. There are also hundreds of audiobooks priced under $8. Whether you pref…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Police & Fire
Twice-Deported Man With Violent History Captured Again in Brockton: Police Twice-Deported Man With Violent History Captured Again in Brockton: Police
Twice-Deported Man With Violent History Captured Again in Brockton: Police Federal agents arrested a 40-year-old man in Brockton after discovering he had entered the country illegally for the third time, despite two prior deportations and a history of violence. Oscar Lopez-Perez, a Honduran national, was taken into custody last week by officers with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Boston, working alongside the FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.  ICE officials say Lopez-Perez has a criminal history that includes a conviction for assault and battery and a drunk driving charge. Federal records show that Lopez-Perez was fir…

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by Josh Lanier
News
The Ice Bucket Challenge Is Going Viral Again: Here's Why It's Back The Ice Bucket Challenge Is Going Viral Again: Here's Why It's Back
The Ice Bucket Challenge Is Going Viral Again: Here's Why It's Back More than a decade after the "ice bucket challenge" raised millions for ALS, the viral phenomenon has been rebooted with a new mission. The social media challenge from the mid-2010s was revived by the Mental Illness Needs Discussion (MIND) club at the University of South Carolina. MIND posted its first Instagram video of the challenge on Monday, March 31. The ice bucket challenge is now a fundraising effort for the mental health support group Active Minds. The movement has generated more than $195,000 in donations as of Monday, April 21. The group's founder, South Carolina junior…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
NFL Hall Of Famer Shannon Sharpe Sued For $50M Over Sexual Abuse, Secret Recordings: Reports NFL Hall Of Famer Shannon Sharpe Sued For $50M Over Sexual Abuse, Secret Recordings: Reports
NFL Hall Of Famer Shannon Sharpe Sued For $50M Over Sexual Abuse, Secret Recordings: Reports NFL Hall of Fame tight end turned talking head Shannon Sharpe has been sued by a woman who claimed he sexually assaulted her, according to reports. The former Baltimore Raven and Denver Bronco was named in a 13-page, $50 million civil lawsuit filed on Easter Sunday in Nevada, alleging that the 56-year-old abused "Jane Doe" with "the intentional infliction of emotional distress." "Jane Doe" is reportedly being represented by celebrity attorney Tony Buzbee, who has previously represented disgraced NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson, rapper Travis Scott, and Sean Combs.  The complaint allege…

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by Zak Failla
News
Pope Francis' Cause Of Death Revealed By Vatican Pope Francis' Cause Of Death Revealed By Vatican
Pope Francis' Cause Of Death Revealed By Vatican New details from the Vatican shed light on what led to the death of Pope Francis, the trailblazing leader of the Catholic Church who served as a global voice for compassion, humility, and reform. Click here for a new, updated story: Details Of Pope Francis' Final Hours, Including Some Of His Last Words, Revealed By Vatican The official cause of death was a stroke that led to a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse, according to a medical report released by the Holy See Press Office on Monday evening, April 21.  The certification was issued by Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, Di…

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by Joe Lombardi