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Highly Contagious Variants Drive Covid-19 Uptick In These States
Fresh surveillance shows COVID-19 is quietly heating up at the height of summer, fueling concerns about travel plans and back-to-school prep.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) time-varying reproductive number dashboard, seven states now have a rate above 1.2, meaning each infected person is, on average, passing the virus to more than one other individual.
Louisiana tops the list with an Rt of 1.28, followed closely by Florida (1.24), Nevada (1.22), and Hawaii (1.21). Texas, Mississippi and Alabama are hovering just above the 1.15 mark, signali…
New Worldwide Survey Reveals Top-Ranked US City
They’re vibrant, unforgettable, and according to thousands of travelers, worth visiting again and again.
Travel + Leisure has unveiled its 2025 list of the world’s best cities, based on votes from its readers — and one destination in Mexico claimed the top spot for the second year in a row.
The annual rankings spotlight cities that blend atmosphere, history, hotels, dining, culture, and bang-for-your-buck value.
In this year’s survey, voters particularly favored cities in Asia and Latin America, with seven of the top 10 located in Asia and six in Latin America.
While beloved global …
Mystery Illness Sickens Over 140 On Royal Caribbean Cruise, CDC Investigates
A dream vacation quickly turned into a nightmare for more than 140 people aboard Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas when a mysterious illness swept through the ship during a week-long cruise.
The gastrointestinal outbreak, which affected 134 of the 3,914 passengers and seven crew members, was reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, July 11, the day the ship returned to Los Angeles after departing on Friday, July 4.
Those who fell ill during the voyage to Mexico experienced symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, though the …
Cocaine, Meth, Fentanyl, Firearms: 14 People Charged In South Jersey Trafficking Ring
Fourteen people have been charged with weapons offenses for their roles in a South Jersey drug trafficking organization, authorities announced Thursday, July 17.
Ryan Collins, the leader of the group and a Crips gang member, is charged with being the leader of a narcotics trafficking network, distribution of cocaine and methamphetamine, and promoting organized street crime, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. The 33-year-old Vineland resident also faces weapons offenses involving two assault firearms, a handgun, and large-capacity magazines, as well as charges stemming from the sale of fe…
Cops Called On ESPN's Chris Russo During Airport Meltdown Over Son’s Missing Golf Clubs
Longtime ESPN host and sports radio legend Chris “Mad Dog” Russo is known for his animated rants, but his latest outburst took place far from the studio.
Russo, 65, recounted a chaotic scene on First Take Wednesday, July 16, following his return from a golf trip to Scotland with his son, Tim Russo, an assistant basketball coach at Northern Arizona University.
It all went down at London’s Heathrow Airport, where, according to Russo, police were called over a luggage debacle involving his son’s golf clubs.
What was supposed to be a father-son bonding trip flying across the Atlantic to hit th…
NJ Grandfather Killed In Lightning Strike While Doing What He Loved
Tributes are pouring in for Robert Montgomery, a 61-year-old New Jersey resident killed on Wednesday, July 16, when he was struck by lightning while volunteering at an archery event.
Montgomery, of Cinnaminson, worked as an engineer and was passionate about his career, according to his obituary from the Givnish Funeral Home website.
An animal lover, Montgomery was devoted to his three dogs, Mia, Franco and Vedder, walking them every day, his obituary reads.
"They became his constant companions and a source of joy," according to his obituary. "Robert will be deeply missed by their thr…
