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Best, Worst States For Well-Being Revealed: Here's Where New York Ranks
A new state-by-state report says the map of American well-being shows clear winners, troubling warning signs, and one big national disconnect.
The State of the Nation Project released its "State of the States" report as the US approaches its 250th anniversary. StudyFinds reported on the rankings on Friday, July 3.
Minnesota ranked first overall, followed by New Hampshire, Iowa, Vermont, and Massachusetts. Louisiana ranked last among the 51 jurisdictions measured, including all 50 states and Washington, DC.
New Jersey ranked 11th, Maryland ranked 15th, Connecticut ranked 18th, Virginia rank…
Randolph Mantooth Dies: Actor Built Decades-Long Career In Classic TV Shows, Soaps
He became famous playing a lifesaver, then spent decades honoring the people who do that work for real.
Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage on NBC’s 1970s series "Emergency!," died Thursday, July 9, at 80, according to multiple reports.
Mantooth died at a hospice facility in Ventura, California, after years of declining health, People reported, citing his brother, Donald Mantooth.
Entertainment Weekly also reported that Mantooth had battled several cancers before his death.
Born Randy DeRoy Mantooth in Sacramento, California, in 1945, he g…
Kids' Biggest Heroes May Come As Surprise, Survey Reveals
The biggest heroes in kids' lives may not need capes, theme music, or superpowers.
Parents are the top role models for children ages 4 to 12, according to a survey published Thursday, July 9, by Talker Research and commissioned by Kiddie Academy.
The survey of 2,000 parents found that children are most likely to look up to people in their everyday lives, according to Talker Research on behalf of Kiddie Academy.
Parents topped the list at 71 percent, followed by teachers at 40 percent, siblings at 37 percent, extended family members at 33 percent, and friends at 31 percent.
Fictional super…
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments
A check that looks like free money can quickly turn into a costly trap.
Fake check scams often begin with an unexpected payment tied to a prize, mystery shopping job, online sale, personal assistant offer, or other pitch, according to the Better Business Bureau.
The hook is simple: scammers send a check, tell the recipient to deposit it, then ask for money to be sent back through a wire transfer, gift card, money order, or cryptocurrency.
The check may appear to clear at first. That does not mean it is real.
The Federal Trade Commission says banks must make deposited funds available quick…
NY Man Shot His Own Dog With Shotgun, Killing It: Sheriff
A man is accused of shooting his own dog with a shotgun, killing the animal in upstate New York, authorities announced.
Daniel J. Van Aken, 28, of Providence, was arrested on Wednesday, July 2, following an investigation into an animal cruelty complaint received by the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, July 1, according to a media release issued Sunday, July 12.
Investigators said Van Aken shot his dog with a shotgun "with no justifiable purpose," causing the animal's death.
The shooting allegedly happened on Fish House Road in the Town of Providence on Sunday, June 29, sheriff…
Battery Fire Risk Sparks Massive Recall For Many Types Of Power Tools: See Which Ones
More than 554,000 Kobalt yard power tools and batteries are being recalled because they can catch fire while charging.
Greenworks Tools issued the recall for about 554,780 Kobalt 24V and 48V tools and batteries, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 9. The recall includes trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, pruning saws, and other tools with USB-C batteries.
The lithium-ion batteries can short-circuit while they're being charged through the USB-C port while inserted in a tool. The recalled tools use 24V Kobalt-branded batteries with 3.0Ah, 4.0Ah, 5.0…
3 Cities In NY Among Worst For Bedbugs In Nation: See Full List
Bedbugs are biting their way through several Northeast cities, according to a new report.
Orkin released its 2026 Bed Bug Cities List on Tuesday, July 7. Several Northeast cities cracked the top 50, including Washington, DC, New York City, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Hartford, Connecticut.
The pest control company based its rankings on treatment data from metro areas where Orkin performed the most bedbug treatments between Monday, May 12, 2025, and Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The list includes both residential and commercial treatments.
Chicago kept its spot as the nation's No. 1 city for…
Gang Gunmen Cut Last-Minute Plea Deals In Fatal Albany Barbershop Attack: Authorities
The last two suspects in an Albany barbershop shooting that killed a barber and wounded 19-year-old and 9-year-old victims pleaded guilty on Friday, July 10, authorities said.
Samir Princeton, 22, and Dejoune Smith, 21, copped to first-degree manslaughter just before they were set to start trial Monday, July 13, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said.
Princeton, of Albany, and Smith, of Troy, were part of a four-person crew that shot up Village Barber & Beauty on Second Avenue on May 13, 2023, according to authorities.
Tyrone Staley, a 47-year-old barber, was shot in the tor…
2.5 Kilos Of Cocaine, Illegal Guns Seized In Capital Region Raid: Authorities
More than 2.5 kilograms of cocaine were seized from a Capital Region residence, and the suspected owner now faces significant drug charges, authorities said.
Anthony Correra, 34, was indicted Wednesday, July 8 on numerous drug dealing and drug possession counts, the Saratoga County District Attorney’s office said.
Correra, of Saratoga Springs, was held without bail following his arraignment on Wednesday, according to online records.
Authorities launched a three-month investigation into Correra beginning earlier this year, with undercover cops purchasing a “large quantity” of cocaine from h…
