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7 shot, including 4 kids, by elderly neighbor who had told them to ‘go back to where they came from’: cops Summary On Friday evening in Crete, Nebraska, a grisly shooting unfolded when an elderly man opened fire on his neighbors, injuring seven, including four children. The suspect, identifed as 74-year-old Billy Booth, had previously expressed racially charged sentiments telling these neighbors to “go back to where they came from”

New law requiring California bars to offer drink-spiking drug test kits takes effect July 1 Introduction In a significant stride towards ensuring patrons’ safety, a law stipulating that many bars and nightclubs in California provide test kits for common date-rape drugs will take effect from July 1. As stipulated by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, this law, known as Assembly Bill 1013, applies to roughly 2,400 establishments holding

Gov. Newsom Signs “More Fiscally Responsible” California Budget Amid Deficit Challenges Sacramento, California Governor Gavin Newsom has made a significant stride towards dealing with the state’s $47 billion deficit by sanctioning California’s 2024 budget. The new budget, signed on Saturday, intends to be “more fiscally responsible,” with about $16 billion in spending cuts implemented for the 2024 financial plan, as per the agreement’s fact sheet. Sound and Balanced Plan Governor

Johns Island electrocution victim identified Unfortunate workplace incident The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has identified a woman who tragically lost her life due to an electrocution incident. Emma Lopez-Garcia, 31, from North Charleston, succumbed to her injuries sustained while performing her duties at a landscaping site located between Bear Swamp Road and Saint Hubert Way on Johns Island. Circumstances of the incident Reports from the Charleston County deputies suggest that

French Quarter Scene of Fatal Early Morning Shooting New Orleans – Tragedy struck early Sunday morning in the heart of New Orleans’ historic French Quarter. Police reported a woman was shot to death as she sat inside a vehicle around 4:42 a.m. on the 700 block of St. Peter Street. The age and identity of the female victim have yet to be released. Investigation Underway The shooting took place near

Kamala Harris Emerges as Leading Contender to Replace Joe Biden In a recent development, Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the most viable candidate to potentially replace President Joe Biden, based on a flash poll conducted by Data for Progress. Amidst rumors about President Biden’s potential withdrawal from his reelection campaign following a bumpy debate performance, this revelation comes as strong news. The Biden campaign, however, has dismissed such

Election 2024: Top Democrats’ Private Call Sparks Anger Over Biden’s Debate Performance Increased Concern within Democratic Ranks Following a lackluster performance in the week’s debate, there is a mounting concern within the upper echelons of the Democratic party. Leaders of Joe Biden’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) have been criticized for not acknowledging the profound impact of the President’s poor debate showing. Chairman of the DNC, Jaime Harrison,

Risk of Severe Weather in Massachusetts on Sunday: Confronting Potential Storms, Detailed Timings, and Path The region of New England is bracing for a bout of severe weather conditions this Sunday, specifically targeting the entirety of Massachusetts. Preemptive weather maps indicate the projected timing and path of the imminent storm, providing a clear overview to enable an effective response. Severe Weather Risk The Storm Prediction Center has taken the proactive

Remnick Challenges Biden to Consider Stepping Down: A Decisive Moment in Presidential Race The political landscape has been thrown into turmoil as one of the media world’s top editors, David Remnick of The New Yorker, has publicly urged President Joe Biden to abandon his re-election campaign. Labeling the move as vital for the nation’s welfare, Remnick sees Biden’s turbulent performance against Donald Trump in a recent debate as a worrying

Arizona Wildfire Threatens Homes After Forcing Evacuations Near Phoenix A significant wildfire burning northeast of Phoenix has resulted in evacuations and is threatening a number of homes in the region. More than 200 firefighters have been brought into combat the flames, which have traversed nearly 6 square miles on the outskirts of the Boulder Heights subdivision. Aerial support in the form of air tankers and helicopters have been deployed to