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How have tariffs impacted fireworks prices?

WCCO By Jeff Wagner Click here for updates on this story     Minnesota (WCCO) — Our nation’s birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to the fun is now “up in the air.” As Americans plan July Fourth festivities, WCCO wanted to know how tariffs have impacted fireworks prices.

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4-year-old battling rare health condition granted permission to stay in U.S. on humanitarian parole

KCAL, KCBS, JEREMY COHEN, PUBLIC COUNSEL, DEYSI VARGAS, CNN, Jeremy Cohen/Public Counsel By Matthew Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A Mexican family in Los Angeles has been given permission to stay in the United States in order to receive lifesaving treatment for their 4-year-old daughter, the family’s

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4-year-old battling rare health condition granted permission to stay in U.S. on humanitarian parole

By Matthew Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A Mexican family in Los Angeles has been given permission to stay in the United States in order to receive lifesaving treatment for their 4-year-old daughter, the family’s attorneys announced Tuesday. For the past month, the girl’s mother, Deysi Vargas,

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Defamation lawsuit against Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris tossed out on statute technicality

A judge dropped a defamation lawsuit against Kootenai County Sheriff Robert “Bob” Norris due to a technicality involving an Idaho statute.

Pennie Collinson retained attorney Mark Ellingsen with the law firm Witherspoon Brajcida McPhee last fall to sue Sheriff Norris over claims he pointed at her during a Kootenai County Republican Party candidate forum in Cataldo and said she likes to give oral sex and photograph child pornography at the library.

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2 Chinese nationals accused of smuggling “dangerous biological pathogen” into Michigan

By Paula Wethington, Joseph Buczek Click here for updates on this story     Michigan (WWJ) — Two Chinese nationals are accused of smuggling a “potential agroterrorism weapon” via a noxious fungus into the U.S., according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan. Yunqing Jian, 33, and Zunyong Liu, 34, both citizens of

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South Florida mom creates ToyTrader, an app that allows users to exchange toys and save money

By Heather Walker, Darcelle Hall Click here for updates on this story     MIAMI (WSVN) — With everything being more expensive these days, many families are struggling. One South Florida mom has turned to technology for help. Heather Walker has tonight’s 7 Spotlight. Julie Janides knows having kids can be expensive. After paying for their food

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Cold case murder of San Jose teacher solved after 47 years; teen killer had knife inscribed with “Teacher Dear”

By Carlos E. Castañeda Click here for updates on this story     California (KPIX) — Investigators have solved the cold case murder of a San Jose teacher stabbed to death at Branham High School nearly 50 years ago, naming a teenager who was originally suspected in the crime as the killer, authorities announced Monday. On June

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US Customs and Border Protection agent details ‘miraculous’ rescue of 3 plane crash survivors

By Tyler Hatfield Click here for updates on this story     INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Florida (WPTV) — Multiple agencies teamed up to safely locate and rescue three people after their small plane crashed Sunday night into the Atlantic Ocean. WPTV obtained body camera footage of the moment Agent Williams, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, pulled

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Big Bear eaglet takes flight from nest

KCAL, KCBS, FRIENDS OF BIG BEAR VALLEY (FOBBV), CNN By Julie Sharp, Austin Turner Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES (KCAL) — Big Bear’s famed bald eagle parents, Jackie and Shadow, are getting closer to being empty-nesters as one of their two eaglets took flight from the comforts of the nest on

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California high school sprinter disqualified after winning state title due to celebration

By Jake Flores Click here for updates on this story     SALINAS, California (KSBW) — A 16-year-old sprinter from North Salinas High School was disqualified from the CIF State Championships after winning the 400-meter state final due to her post-race celebration involving a fire extinguisher. “I worked so hard for that title,” Clara Adams said, expressing

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Mom of AB Hernandez shares unwavering support for daughter in midst of anti-transgender protests

By Sarah McGrew Click here for updates on this story     CLOVIS, California (KCRA) — The California Interscholastic Federation track and field championships officially wrapped up Sunday. This year’s events were surrounded by protests, both in-person and online, over a transgender athlete’s participation in the event. On Sunday morning, Nereyda Hernandez, AB Hernandez’s mom, reflected on

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Are Any of Us Really Ready for Fire Season?

By Ben Jealous Click here for updates on this story     June 3, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — The smoke has already arrived. This past week, thick plumes from wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan have drifted into the US, triggering air quality alerts across the Midwest. Cities like Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago are experiencing hazy skies

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Florida law inspired by abandoned dog aims to protect pets during disasters

By Gail Paschall-Brown Click here for updates on this story     SEMINOLE COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — Florida has enacted Senate Bill 150, known as “Trooper’s Law,” to protect pets from abandonment during natural disasters, inspired by Trooper, a Bull Terrier rescued from floodwaters during Hurricane Milton last October. The law, a third-degree felony, carries penalties of

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LSUS baseball’s magical season inspires a new generation of fans

By Shannon Brinias Click here for updates on this story     SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — The LSU Shreveport Pilots’ unforgettable run to a national championship has done more than etch their names in college baseball history—it’s ignited dreams among the ArkLaTex’s youngest baseball fans. Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport was buzzing with excitement Monday as families

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Armed man arrested during church service

By Gabrielle Parish Click here for updates on this story     BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana (KTBS) — A man is behind bars after bringing a gun and a backpack full of ammunition into Bellaire Baptist Church during Sunday morning service, shocking churchgoers and leaving the community searching for answers. Christopher Dewayne Strong was arrested at the scene

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Juneteenth @160: Buffalo Soldiers National Museum Honors the Legacy of the United States Colored Troops in a Bold, Immersive Tribute

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     June 3, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, TX — At the confluence of legacy and liberation, the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) is once again lifting the banner of history with pride, purpose, and power. This Juneteenth, Houstonians are invited to experience a

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Are Any of Us Really Ready for Fire Season?

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     June 3, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — The smoke has already arrived. This past week, thick plumes from wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan have drifted into the US, triggering air quality alerts across the Midwest. Cities like Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago are experiencing hazy

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A Prescription for Progress: Harris Health’s $840 Million Milestone Brings Vision of a Healthier Harris County Closer to Reality

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     June 2, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a bold stride toward transforming healthcare access and equity in the Houston region, Harris Health System and Harris County have reached a historic financial milestone—successfully closing the first of three anticipated sales of voter-approved limited tax

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Melinda Little Returns to Lead Comcast Texas with Bold Vision, Deep Roots, and Community-Driven Impact

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     June 2, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston just welcomed home a powerhouse. Melinda Little, a distinguished telecommunications leader with deep Houston roots and a legacy of public service, has been appointed Vice President of External Affairs for Comcast’s Texas Region. Based in Houston,

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Federal immigration officials discuss 1,461 arrests in monthlong Massachusetts crackdown

By Peter Eliopoulos, Phil Tenser Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — High-ranking federal law enforcement officials gathered in Boston to present the results of an “immigration enforcement surge” in Massachusetts. Patricia Hyde, field director of ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston, said the surge led to the arrests of

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Suspect identified in antisemitic flyers incident in Pittsburgh neighborhoods

By Shannon Perrine, Carlos Cristian Flores Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Police have named a suspect in an investigation of antisemitic flyers being distributed in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill and Shadyside neighborhoods. In a statement Monday, Pittsburgh police identified the suspect as Jeremy Brokaw, 45, of Zanesville, Ohio. “After consulting

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Legacy of Healing: Groundbreaking Clinic in Acres Homes Brings Health, Hope, and a $50 Million Boost from Houston Methodist

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     June 2, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — In the heart of one of Houston’s most historic and resilient communities, a new era of accessible, high-quality healthcare is breaking ground—literally and symbolically. On April 25, 2025, the leadership of Legacy Community Health Services, together with

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