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Hail crashing through their windshield, water pouring into their van, and two kids in the back seat — Family recounts terrifying storm on I-55

By Nathan Vickers Click here for updates on this story     ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Widespread hail damage impacted hundreds of families in the bi-state area Thursday. For one family on their way to visit relatives, the storm hit on the interstate. Kurt and Vicky, who were driving from Chicago, had their two kids in the

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Florida father shoots son in hospital bed, turns gun on self in apparent murder-suicide

By Averi Kremposky Click here for updates on this story     SEBRING, Florida (WESH) — The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office responded to an apparent murder-suicide at a hospital on Thursday morning. According to HCSO, deputies responded to AdventHealth Sebring at 11:26 a.m. after reports of an active shooter situation. There, officials found a father and son

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SC man charged after throwing vulgar, obscene and antisemitic material into yards, deputies say

By Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story     FLORENCE COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — A South Carolina man is accused of distributing vulgar, obscene and antisemitic material by throwing the material into people’s yards, according to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office. Jamin Christian Fite, of Myrtle Beach, is charged with multiple counts of

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Five hikers rescued on La Luz Trail

By Janelle Brisbine Click here for updates on this story     BERNALILLO COUNTY, New Mexico (KOAT) — Five hikers are now safe after calling for rescue on their way up La Luz Trail on Sandia Mountain. Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue says they got the group off the mountain around 1 a.m. Wednesday morning. The group

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Rapper Offset gives Baltimore high schoolers $30K in gifts, groceries in surprise visit

By Andrew Adeolu Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Georgia rapper Offset surprised students at Dunbar High School on Tuesday for their stellar academic performance and attendance, according to the Baltimore Police Department. In partnership with DTLR and LA Chow, the “Ric Flair Drip” rapper gifted students and their families

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‘We own it’: Canadian game Canuckle says Wordle owner hasn’t sent it copyright notice yet

By Christl Dabu Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO (CTV Network) — Canuckle, a Canadian word-guessing game inspired by the mega-popular Wordle, says it hasn’t been told to take down its game after some developers recently received notices for alleged copyright violations. The New York Times filed several Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

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Empowering a Legacy: Tyra Banks Headlines TWEF’s 20th Anniversary ‘Men Who EmpowerHer’ VIP Reception

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     March 13, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Join the Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation (TWEF) in celebrating a milestone—the 20th Anniversary of advocating for and fostering women’s leadership and empowerment. In honor of this significant occasion, we are excited to invite you to the “2024

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Houston Steps Towards Transparency: Mayor Whitmire Empowers Independent Police Review

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     March 13, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a landmark move, Houston’s Mayor John Whitmire reinforces his commitment to transparency and justice by inaugurating the Independent Review Committee for the Houston Police Department (HPD). The committee’s mission is to dissect and evaluate suspended incident

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Electrifying Unity: Leading Automakers Rally Behind Tesla’s NACS, Sparking a Charging Revolution

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     March 13, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The electric vehicle (EV) landscape is undergoing a monumental transformation, promising a greener, more connected future. As we pivot towards sustainability, several automotive giants are aligning with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), heralding a new era

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Texas Southern University Sports Hall of Fame Unveils Star-Studded 2024 Induction Class

By Lisa Valadez Click here for updates on this story     March 13, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a momentous occasion, the Texas Southern University Sports Hall of Fame, reinstated this year, has unveiled its first induction class since 1996. The star-studded lineup comprises 24 former student-athletes, coaches, and contributors from various sports disciplines including

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Billboards warn criminals to stay away with “Crime Doesn’t Pay in Orange County” ads

By Julie Sharp Click here for updates on this story     ORANGE COUNTY, California (KCAL) — The Orange County District Attorney’s Office is advertising to criminals, hoping they see the billboards that “Crime doesn’t Pay in Orange County” in efforts to curb burglaries and smash-and-grabs. In a recent news release, the DA’s office said that outsiders

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Carbon tax ‘just makes sense,’ says Prime Minister Trudeau amid ramped up opposition to price hike across Canada

By Rachel Aiello Click here for updates on this story     OTTAWA (CTV Network) — As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre puts the prime minister on notice that his party plans to force “multiple votes” on the planned April 1 carbon tax increase, Justin Trudeau is standing by his policy. “Putting a price on carbon emissions just

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Bomb threat targeted NE Minneapolis brewery’s drag queen storytime event, police investigating

By Cole Premo Click here for updates on this story     MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A brewery in northeast Minneapolis says a bomb threat targeted its drag queen storytime event over the weekend. Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative posted on social media that a bomb threat was sent to the founder’s email on Sunday “explicitly targeting” the event

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Dozens of women file lawsuits claiming sexual abuse by guards, counselors, nuns, and priests at Maryland juvenile facility

By Kelsey Kushner Click here for updates on this story     BLATIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Dozens of women filed lawsuits on Tuesday accusing a Baltimore County facility for troubled youth of sexual abuse and blaming Maryland state agencies for failing to protect them. In total, 39 women joined lawsuits against the agencies that contracted Good Shepherd

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Video of SC man fatally shooting neighbor’s dog leads to his arrest, deputies say

By Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story     ANDERSON COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — Disturbing video showing an Anderson County, South Carolina, man shooting his neighbor’s dog has led to the man’s arrest, according to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office. The dog’s owner, Jessica Smith, shared the home security video with WYFF News

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Suspect accused of kidnapping, torturing and holding therapist hostage for hours pleads guilty

By Caleb Califano Click here for updates on this story     WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WPBF) — Tzvi Allswang entered an open guilty plea Tuesday morning for multiple felony charges, including attempted first-degree murder, kidnapping, and several counts of sexual battery. The decision on his sentencing is left to the judge, with potential penalties ranging from

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Lawsuit filed against north Georgia city over ‘forever chemical’ in drinking water

By Andy Pierrotti Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — Atlanta News First Investigates has learned of claims against a north Georgia city accused of contaminating drinking water. The claims involve the City of Calhoun, which is about an hour north of Atlanta. The allegations involve a chemical compound that unfortunately

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