A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of four people Tuesday morning at a home in Bowdoin, Maine, and a highway shooting in a nearby town in which three drivers were wounded, authorities said. Maine State Police identified the suspect as 34-year-old Joseph Eaton. Officers on …
Read More »Federal Reserve predicts “mild recession” in minutes of March meeting
Federal Reserve economists predict that turmoil after the collapse of several banks will cause a “mild recession” later this year, according to minutes of the Fed’s March meeting. That forecast has led Fed officials to envision fewer interest-rate increases this year, out of concern that banks will reduce their lending …
Read More »Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sues Rep. Jim Jordan, seeking to block subpoena in Trump probe
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg filed a federal lawsuit against GOP Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio and the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, accusing them of seeking to interfere in his office’s prosecution and investigation of former President Donald Trump. The 50-page suit asks the U.S. District Court in the …
Read More »Pets and your health: Pros and cons to keep in mind
Having a furry friend to play with and snuggle up to must be good for your health, right? Well, yes and no. Research has shown there are numerous physical and mental health benefits to having a pet — but there can be some downsides too. In recognition of National Pet Day …
Read More »Suspect arrested in connection with druggings and robberies in New York City
Police have arrested one of three men wanted in connection with a series of drugging deaths and robberies in New York City. Jacob Barroso, 30, faces murder, robbery, grand larceny, identity theft and conspiracy charges, police announced Sunday. Jayqwan Hamilton, 35, and Robert Demaio, 34, are still being sought by …
Read More »Elon Musk joins hundreds calling for a six
Billionaire Elon Musk, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang joined hundreds calling for a six-month pause on AI experiments in an open letter — or we could face “profound risks to society and humanity.” “Contemporary AI systems are now becoming human-competitive at general tasks,” reads the …
Read More »Feds offer $20,000 reward for info on fugitive Roy McGrath, ex
Washington — The FBI and U.S. Marshals Service are each offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Roy McGrath, the former chief of staff to ex-Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan who became a fugitive after failing to appear at trial on wire fraud and embezzlement charges earlier …
Read More »Challenges to censor library books nearly doubled from 2022, report says
There were 1,269 documented demands to censor library books and resources in 2022, according to new data released by the American Library Association on Thursday morning. This is the highest number of attempted book bans since the organization began compiling data about censorship in libraries nearly two decades ago, the …
Read More »3 things you can do to improve your sleep hygiene
Having trouble with your sleep? It may be time to check in on your sleep hygiene. Sleep hygiene is all about “best practices you can do every day (and) build into your daily routine to optimize your sleep,” explains Dr. Erin Flynn-Evans, a consultant to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. …
Read More »Colorado dentist James Craig formally charged with first
A Colorado dentist was formally charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife after he allegedly poisoned her pre-workout shakes with arsenic. James Craig, 45, appeared at the Arapahoe County District Court in Centennial, Colorado, on Thursday wearing an orange jail jumpsuit to hear the charges, CBS Colorado …
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