Queens, New York — Thousands of beachgoers hoping to cool off during the Fourth of July holiday weekend were met with an unexpected surprise after multiple bull shark sightings forced officials to close Rockaway Beach, leaving swimmers on shore during one of the hottest days of the summer. According to the New York City Parks … Read more
Brooklyn, New York — A rising New York City drill rapper was shot and killed in broad daylight just steps from the famous Coney Island boardwalk, leaving behind a grieving family, including his 3-year-old daughter, as police continue searching for the gunman. According to authorities, Truron Roach-Martin, 24, who performed under the stage name “Briscoe … Read more
Los Angeles, California — Southern California residents planning barbecues, beach trips, fireworks displays, or other Independence Day celebrations are getting a welcome break from the summer heat this holiday weekend. Forecasts show comfortable temperatures across much of the region, allowing millions to enjoy outdoor festivities without the extreme conditions affecting many other parts of the … Read more
Los Angeles, California — French fries are finally getting their own celebration as the first-ever Los Angeles French Fry Festival is set to debut this summer, giving food lovers an entire day dedicated to one of America’s most popular comfort foods. The event, organized by Bucket Listers and Street Food Cinema, will take place on … Read more
Hillsborough, North Carolina — A former high school counselor in North Carolina is facing serious criminal charges after investigators alleged she sent sexually explicit photos and videos to several students through social media, leading to her arrest and resignation from the school district. Lesli Lambeth Bryant, 37, was arrested Thursday and charged with two counts … Read more
Hanover, Pennsylvania — A nationwide recall involving several popular potato chip varieties has become more serious after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded it to a Class I recall, the agency’s highest warning level for products that could potentially cause severe illness or even death. The recall, originally announced by Utz Quality Foods … Read more
Maplewood, Minnesota — A Minnesota teenager is facing a second-degree murder charge after authorities say her mother was found beaten to death inside their home following a welfare check that the teen herself allegedly requested. The victim, 43-year-old Georgina Lee Monk, was discovered dead on June 26 after police responded to a request to check … Read more
Miami-Dade County, Florida — Social media fitness influencer Wes Watson has pleaded guilty to aggravated battery in connection with a violent confrontation that took place inside a Miami-Dade County gym late last year, bringing a high-profile criminal case one step closer to sentencing. The 42-year-old appeared in court Thursday and entered the guilty plea as … Read more
Ferguson, Missouri — A simple stop for slushies with her children turned into an unimaginable tragedy when a Missouri mother of five was fatally struck by a stray bullet during a shooting at a Ferguson gas station, leaving her family grieving and five young children without their mother. According to police and family members, 35-year-old … Read more
Menands, New York — A heartbreaking search for a missing 7-year-old boy with autism has ended in tragedy after authorities discovered his body in a neighbor’s swimming pool just steps from where he was last seen. Police said the child, Harbe Nagi, had been missing for two days before his body surfaced in a backyard … Read more