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5 things to know for April 23: New Jersey wildfire, Himalayas attack, State Department, Economy, Fertility rate

CNN Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — The Environmental Protection Agency fired around 280 staffers and reassigned around 175 others — on Earth Day. The employees were tasked with ensuring that federal policies, grants and initiatives protected underserved communities from disproportionately experiencing negative health and environmental impacts from pollution and climate change. Last month, the Trump

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🗳️ Don’t Wait—Activate! Early Voting Has Begun in Harris County with Commissioner Rodney Ellis Leading the Charge

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     April 22, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, it’s officially go time. With early voting in full swing, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is turning up the volume on civic participation and turning out the vote—and he’s got one message for every eligible voter

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College Smart, Community Strong – Houston Community College Champions Economic Mobility During National Community College Month

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     April 21, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — HOUSTON, TX – April 2025 – In a world where rising tuition can derail even the most ambitious dreams, Houston Community College (HCC) stands tall—proving that the path to prosperity doesn’t have to begin in deep debt.

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Fishing boat captain fined for dumping toxic waste into ocean off Ventura County coast

By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story     VENTURA COUNTY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A commercial fishing boat captain was fined nearly $17,000 by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office for allegedly dumping toxic waste into waters along the California coast. They say that William Porter McHenry, who owns and operates McHenry Fisheries,

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‘It hurt the team’: Milwaukee Lutheran football player honored by teammates, family at vigil after deadly shooting on Easter Sunday

By Kathryn Merck Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Family members and friends of a 17-year-old Milwaukee student released balloons into the sky Monday, April 21, to remember his life. According to family members, 17-year-old Donell Jones was shot and killed at a party near 23rd and Townsend just after 3

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Jamaica Beach Police report finding packages of cocaine washed up on Galveston coastline

By KTRK Staff Click here for updates on this story     GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) — Galveston and Jamaica Beach Police are warning residents and beachgoers to stay alert after packages of cocaine were discovered washing up along the coastline on Easter Sunday. Instead of finding Easter eggs, law enforcement found something much more dangerous — bundles

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California launches campaign to boost Canadian tourism

By Sirisha Dinavahi Click here for updates on this story     4/18/25 (LAPost.com) — California officials announced a new international tourism campaign to reverse declining visitation from Canada, highlighting the state’s attractions and welcoming atmosphere in contrast to what they describe as harmful federal policies. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Visit California unveiled the initiative to strengthen

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Revolve faces $50M lawsuit over undisclosed influencer marketing

By Pooja Mamnoor Click here for updates on this story     4/17/25 (LAPost.com) — Fashion retailer Revolve is facing a $50 million class-action lawsuit alleging the company misled consumers by disguising paid influencer endorsements as organic content. Filed in California Central District Court, the lawsuit accuses the company of operating a deceptive advertising scheme in violation

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Swatting calls spark fear, massive police responses in California

By Pooja Mamnoor Click here for updates on this story     4/16/25 (LAPost.com) — False emergency reports, known as “swatting,” are triggering massive law enforcement responses and causing widespread panic across California. In early March, Claremont McKenna College experienced the consequences of swatting when a 911 caller claimed to be holding someone captive in a campus

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Parkland massacre survivors and current FSU students react to recent mass shooting

By Jade Jarvis Click here for updates on this story     TALLAHASSEE, Florida (WPBF) — Some students who endured the emotional toll and grief following the Marjory Stoneman Douglass High School shooting massacre in Parkland are experiencing the worst kind of deja vu after Thursday’s shooting at Florida State University. “It’s crazy. How is this happening

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Florida State University resuming classes after mass shooting; students express concerns

By Allison Petro Click here for updates on this story     TALLAHASSEE, Florida (WESH) — Classes and regular operations at Florida State University are set to resume on Monday. However, students have voiced concerns following a recent mass shooting on campus. On Thursday, a 20-year-old student opened fire on campus, killing two men and injuring six

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Two 13-year-olds arrested after pursuit and gunfire incident

By WRTV News Staff Click here for updates on this story     INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (WRTV) — IMPD officers arrested two 13-year-old boys early Sunday morning following a police pursuit related to a shots-fired incident in downtown Indianapolis. Accoding to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, around midnight, officers patrolling near the 200 block of S. Meridian Street

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‘My first instinct, call 911’: 12-year-old first to call first responders after Nebraska plane crash

By Pete Cuddihy Click here for updates on this story     FREMONT, Nebraska (KETV) — The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office has identified the three people killed in a plane crash near Fremont. The crash occurred just before 8 p.m. Friday night near Hormel Park. The victims have been identified as 48-year-old Randy Amrein, 50-year-old Jeff Bittinger,

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Despite official cancellation, 4/20 celebrants still gather on Hippie Hill

By Da Lin Click here for updates on this story     SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — San Francisco’s iconic Hippie Hill once again drew cannabis enthusiasts on 4/20, despite the official celebration being canceled for the second consecutive year due to funding issues. Traditionally, a massive gathering point for thousands of marijuana users marking the unofficial “high

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Twin Cities woman survives traumatic brain injury after being hit by a car in what doctors call a “miracle”

By Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield Click here for updates on this story     EDINA, Minnesota (WCCO) — For Sarah and Greg Stevenson, it’s just a few hundred feet from their home at a condo complex for seniors in Edina, Minnesota, to the gym. It’s a trip they make regularly, but one day, everything changed. “She just said, I’m

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‘He didn’t deserve this’: Milwaukee family speaks out after deadly triple shooting

By Andie Bernhardt Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A Milwaukee family is calling for action, asking their community to put guns down and stop the violence. “It’s hard,” said Pauline Harrington, Maurice Williams’s sister. “I’ve never lost a sibling.” Harrington says her brother, Maurice Williams was shot and killed at

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Police investigating after families of track meet stabbing victim and suspect harassed with swatting calls

By J.D. Miles Click here for updates on this story     Texas (KTVT) — The families of Austin Metcalf and Karmelo Anthony are facing unrelenting harassment that’s putting their safety and the safety of their neighbors at risk. Twice since 17-year-old high school student Austin Metcalf was killed, Frisco police officers have been sent to his

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2 women say ‘Brickell bums’ stalked and chased them down; public safety meeting scheduled for April 25

By Michael Hudak, Samantha Sosa, Kevin Boulandier Click here for updates on this story     MIAMI (WSVN) — Two women are speaking out about scary encountera they experienced on the streets of Miami’s Brickell section. The bustling South Florida community, known for its luxury high-rise buildings, is now at the center of crime concerns. Savanna Guerra

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