The slayings of six men last week at a remote desert crossroads that authorities believe stemmed from a soured illegal cannabis deal spotlighted a longstanding problem in California: a thriving criminal marijuana market despite years of legal sales that were expected to stamp it out. The killings provided a tragic… Read More
100 years, 100 must-read books
One of the world’s largest and most influential publishers, Simon & Schuster, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. To mark the centennial, the publisher has unveiled a list of 100 notable releases — a blend of bestsellers, prize winners, headline makers and cultural sensations. The list tells many stories, through… Read More
Woman falls into dumpster, gets compacted by garbage truck
A woman fell into a dumpster while throwing out her garbage and was later rescued from a trash truck that had compacted the contents while she was inside, fire department officials in New Hampshire said. Luckily, neighbors heard her screams and the trash compartment was equipped with a camera. The… Read More
Insane! Man beheads father in PA, livestreams it on YouTube
A gruesome scene unfolded in a quiet Pennsylvania town on Tuesday when a man was arrested for allegedly decapitating his own father — and livestreaming the severed head. Police say the suspect, 32-year-old Justin Mohn of Middletown Township, posted a live video of the horrific attack online and can be… Read More
UPS to cut 12,000 jobs 5 months after averting strike
UPS will cut 12,000 jobs and released a revenue outlook for this year that sent its shares down sharply. The company also hinted that its Coyote truck load brokerage business may be put up for sale. UPS acquired the Chicago-based company for $1.8 billion in 2015. Sponsored: Dollar to Be… Read More
State troopers arrested for taking bribes to pass drivers during the test
Two current and two former Massachusetts State Police troopers were among six people charged Tuesday in a scheme to allegedly take bribes including a new snowblower and driveway in exchange for giving passing scores on commercial driving tests, the U.S. attorney’s office said Tuesday. The six are accused of falsifying… Read More
Toyota urges owners of old models to park them amid airbag recall
Toyota and General Motors are telling the owners of about 61,000 older Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 and Pontiac Vibe models to stop driving them because their Takata air bag inflators are at risk of exploding and hurling shrapnel. The urgent warning Monday covers certain Corolla compact cars and Matrix hatchbacks from… Read More
Donald Trump to remain on Illinois ballot despite ‘insurrection amendment’
Illinois’ election board on Tuesday kept former President Donald Trump on the state’s primary ballot, a week before the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on whether the Republican’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol disqualifies him from the presidency. The board’s unanimous ruling comes after… Read More
Spurs mascot captures bat with net, to Victor Wembanyama’s delight
A bat descended on the court and delayed play after Victor Wembanyama made a 3-pointer two minutes into the San Antonio Spurs’ 113-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Dressed in a Batman costume, the Spurs’ mascot, The Coyote, captured the bat with a net after numerous failed… Read More
Judge denies Cher temporary conservatorship over son, but the issue isn’t dead yet
A judge on Monday rejected Cher’s request that her adult son be put into a court conservatorship controlling his money. The Oscar- and Grammy-winning singer and actor had argued in a petition that 47-year-old Elijah Blue Allman’s large payments from the trust of his late father, rocker Gregg Allman, are… Read More
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