A social media influencer close to the rapper Tekashi6ix9ine was the woman found dead in her car over the weekend on the Cross County Parkway in Mount Vernon, and police said she was the victim of a homicide, shot multiple times. Westchester County police on Monday, Aug. 18, identified the woman as 33-year-old Ariela Mejia-Polanco, but she went by Ariela …
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The countdown to the return to school is on for many major Triangle-area traditional school systems, including Wake County and Durham County. Pediatricians say now is a critical time for parents to make plans to bring their children to see their family doctor for vaccinations. The North Carolina Department of Human Services Kindergarten Immunization Dashboard reports 93% of kindergarteners statewide …
Read More »State of Emergency Issued for Dare County – Mandatory Evacuation Issued for Hatteras Island Dare County, NC (.gov) Hurricane Erin Dare County, NC (.gov) Dare County orders Hatteras Island evacuation as Hurricane Erin nears 13newsnow.com Dare County issues State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Erin WAVY.com Dare County state of emergency, OBX evacuation ordered; Hurricane Erin ‘life-threatening impacts’ likely CBS 17 Source link
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Colorado health officials are warning Mesa County residents of potential measles exposure after an unvaccinated county resident contracted the disease, apparently from within the community. The new measles patient had not traveled outside the state or reported any other exposures to previously reported measles cases around Colorado, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said in a news release …
Read More »Valley fever is rising across California. Numbers are skyrocketing in one coastal county San Francisco Chronicle California valley fever cases hit record highs again in 2025, state reports Los Angeles Times Joan Merriam: Valley Fever and your dog TheUnion.com California Valley Fever Cases on Track for Record High KQED Regional: Valley Fever Cases On The Rise In Central Coast And Central Valley Areas SFGATE Source …
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While announcing that a grand jury had indicted Vance Boelter for premeditated first-degree murder in state court, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty provided new details of the investigation and added two more victims from his alleged politically motivated rampage. Boelter is now charged in District Court with two counts of first-degree murder, four counts of attempted-first degree murder, one count …
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Franklin County officials reported its 10th confirmed animal rabies case of the year. On Wednesday, staff with Franklin County Animal Services said they have been working to make sure infected animals are managed safely, and that the community is aware of positive cases in the area. Officials said they work closely with Franklin County Health Department to make sure rules …
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ALBANY, NEW YORK – Shane Daley, age 40, of Galway, New York, was charged with cyberstalking and arrested today for sending harassing and threatening voicemail messages to a family member of murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A criminal complaint alleges that between December 4 and 7, 2024, beginning just hours after Thompson’s murder in midtown Manhattan, Daley placed multiple calls to …
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LIVERMORE, CA — The Alameda County Mosquito Abatement said that it discovered two adult Aedes aegypti mosquitos in two sites in Livermore August 8. The mosquito is not native to California, and can spread diseases such as dengue, Zika, and yellow fever. It is an aggressive mosquito that bites throughout the day, often near the ankles. They lay their eggs …
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PITTSYLVANIA CO., Va. – 10:45 p.m. Update: Officials have provided an update on the incident that occurred in Pittsylvania County Wednesday evening. According to Mike Taylor, the Sheriff of Pittsylvania County, just before 5 p.m., three deputies went to a home along Blue Jay Lane in Pittsville. The deputies were there to serve a warrant and issue a protective order. …
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