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These US cities could see surge in disease-spreading pests this spring

These US cities could see surge in disease-spreading pests this spring

Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Deviations from normal weather patterns are putting several regions in the U.S. at risk for an uptick of disease-spreading pests as winter turns to spring, according to a new analysis. A surge in disease-spreading pests like ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and […]

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US and Ukraine agree to terms on mineral deal

US and Ukraine agree to terms on mineral deal

(LONDON) — Ukraine and the United States have agreed to terms on a deal relating to critical minerals and other resources, according to a senior Ukrainian official. As recently as Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump was repeating that some access to the country’s rare minerals would be necessary to secure […]

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Arrest warrant issued for wife of murdered California fire captain

Arrest warrant issued for wife of murdered California fire captain

San Diego County Sheriff’s Office (CALIFORNIA) — An arrest warrant has been issued in the murder of a fire captain in California, who was stabbed multiple times in her own home on Feb. 17, according to officials. Investigators concluded that 54-year-old Yolanda Marodi, also known as Yolanda Olejniczak, is suspected of […]

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Federal judge rules Trump administration has to pay millions in foreign aid to nonprofits

Federal judge rules Trump administration has to pay millions in foreign aid to nonprofits

Ulrich Baumgarten via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to dole out millions of dollars to multiple nonprofits groups, determining the Trump administration violated the terms of a temporary restraining order issued two weeks ago regarding freezing foreign aid. Judge Amir Ali, a Biden-era […]

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How national parks and forests could suffer as a result of federal firings

How national parks and forests could suffer as a result of federal firings

Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — America’s national parks and other federal lands are in danger of falling into disrepair following the firings of thousands of federal employees by the current administration, experts said. Federal agencies that were already strapped for resources, such as the National Parks Service and […]

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Texas measles outbreak grows to 124 cases, mostly among unvaccinated

Texas measles outbreak grows to 124 cases, mostly among unvaccinated

Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images, FILE (GAINES COUNTY, Texas) — A measles outbreak in Texas is continuing to grow, reaching 124 cases, new data released Tuesday shows. Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or individuals whose vaccination status is unknown, and 18 people have […]

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Instagram influencer arrested for deadly drunk driving crash: Sheriff

Instagram influencer arrested for deadly drunk driving crash: Sheriff

Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — An Instagram influencer accused of a drunk driving crash that killed a man in Southern California last summer has now been arrested, officials said. Summer Wheaton, 33, surrendered Monday at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station when a warrant was issued for her arrest […]

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Suspect in Graceland fraud pleads guilty in connection with scheme

Suspect in Graceland fraud pleads guilty in connection with scheme

Andrew Woodley/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (MEMPHIS, Tenn.) — A Missouri woman has pleaded guilty in connection with what prosecutors called a “brazen” attempt to fraudulently put Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate up for auction. Lisa Findley pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud in U.S. District Court in Memphis, Tennessee, […]

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Online content creator arrested after videos surface of her urinating on grocery store products dating back 4 years

Online content creator arrested after videos surface of her urinating on grocery store products dating back 4 years

An online content creator has been arrested after “disturbing” videos of her contaminating store products by urinating on them has spawned an investigation and a product recall dating back four years ago. (Facebook / Keene, NH Police Department) (KEENE, NH) — An online content creator has been charged with criminal […]

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Search for man missing for nearly 2 weeks in national park intensifies

Search for man missing for nearly 2 weeks in national park intensifies

Police are searching for a man who has now been missing for almost two weeks after visiting a national park in Colorado, authorities said. (National Park Service) (MONTROSE COUNTY, CO) — Police are desperately searching for a man who has now been missing for almost two weeks after visiting a […]

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