Kenneth K. Smith
In anticipation of California’s upcoming minimum wage increase to $20 per hour, several fast-food chains across the state have started to lay off workers, aiming to mitigate potential financial impacts. The impending law, set to be implemented in April, has prompted establishments, especially pizza franchises, to reassess their workforce numbers, with notable layoffs already taking … Read more
Sherri Papini, once at the center of a nationwide search following a reported kidnapping, has fallen behind in her financial obligations, failing to pay over $300,000 in restitution. The Northern California mother was released from federal custody in August, after her elaborate hoax had come to light, sparking widespread media coverage and an expensive multi-state … Read more
In the serene city of Austin, Texas, the community of Tom Green Elementary School finds itself grappling with an unimaginable tragedy. On a seemingly ordinary Friday afternoon, just before 2:00 PM, what started as a routine journey turned into a horrifying nightmare. A Hays CISD school bus, tasked with the safe return of pre-K students … Read more
In a case that has shocked and saddened many, recent documents and footage have emerged detailing severe child abuse by Ruby Franke, a mother who once provided parenting advice to millions through her popular YouTube channel. The heart-wrenching narrative began to unfold in southern Utah, where Franke’s malnourished and bruised 12-year-old son sought help from … Read more
In an unprecedented move that has captured national attention, passengers of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, which experienced a mid-flight emergency, received communications from the FBI indicating their possible victimization in a criminal act. This flight, which traveled from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California in January aboard a Boeing 737 MAX 9, became infamous when a … Read more
Mountain lion encounters are exceedingly rare, yet they capture our attention with their dramatic nature. This became all too real on a recent Saturday in Northern California’s El Dorado County, marking the area’s first fatal mountain lion encounter in two decades. But how frequent are these incidents across California? Despite the vividness of such encounters, … Read more
In an event marked by both tragic loss and poignant legacy, a family struck by catastrophe managed to offer hope in the midst of despair. Last Saturday, a heart-wrenching accident occurred when a vehicle, driven by 78-year-old Mary Fong Lau, collided at high speed and in the wrong direction with a San Francisco bus stop. … Read more
In a world increasingly dependent on digital communication, a new menace has emerged, leveraging cutting-edge technology to exploit the unsuspecting: Artificial Intelligence voice scams. The Ramapo Police Department has issued a stern warning to residents about a sophisticated phone scam that’s not just unsettling but could lead to significant personal and financial damage. The Scam … Read more
Soda enthusiasts across New York, from the bustling streets of Poughkeepsie to the quiet corners of Middletown, are currently engaged in an unexpected treasure hunt. The object of their desire? A special variant of 2-liter Coca-Cola bottles, easily distinguished by their unique yellow caps. This isn’t just another promotional gimmick or a random packaging twist; … Read more
In an unsettling event this past Wednesday, March 20, Garnet Health Medical Center, located in Wallkill, Orange County, became the center of a high-alert security situation following a bomb threat. The incident prompted a swift and coordinated response from local law enforcement and emergency services. The alarm was raised when the Wallkill Police Department received … Read more