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Dalene Basden has spent over three decades helping families with special needs children in Lynn, Massachusetts. Now, as gas and grocery prices surge, the 71-year-old program director finds herself struggling to make ends meet while battling cancer.
New Mexico authorities have launched dual investigations into alleged crimes at Jeffrey Epstein's former 10,000-acre ranch, reopening a dormant criminal case while establishing a legislative committee to examine abuse allegations at the property.
A federal judge has unsealed what is purported to be Jeffrey Epstein's suicide note, revealing a brief, handwritten message found by his former cellmate. The Justice Department has not verified the document's authenticity.
Federal authorities arrested 18 individuals on Wednesday in a major operation targeting drug distribution around MacArthur Park, seizing 40 pounds of fentanyl from a single residence. The raids involved more than 200 personnel and resulted in charges related to selling illicit drugs including fentanyl and methamphetamine.
The White House has unveiled a counterterrorism strategy that designates eliminating drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere as the nation's top priority, marking a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy focus.
States are beginning to enforce expanded work requirements and other changes for people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, following a 20% funding cut under President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Newly at-risk groups include able-bodied recipients aged 55-64, parents of children 14-17, and veterans.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced Wednesday that ships may now safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz, ending a blockade that has disrupted global commerce since late February. The announcement follows President Trump's decision to pause U.S. military escort operations in the strategic waterway.
Staffing reductions at the National Weather Service have forced the elimination of early morning weather balloon launches, a decision that appears to have compromised forecasters' ability to predict severe weather. Two tornado outbreaks this spring caught meteorologists by surprise, raising urgent questions about the consequences of budget-driven operational changes.
Wealthy biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy secured the Republican nomination for Ohio governor on Tuesday, setting up a November showdown with Democrat Dr. Amy Acton. The race, which once favored Republicans heavily, is now considered competitive in a state that has not elected a Democratic governor in two decades.
Food Court 5000 transforms traditional mall walking into a high-energy community event at Lloyd Center, drawing participants aged 8 to 80 in retro workout gear. The weekly Sunday gathering blends fitness, fashion, and fun as walkers parade through the struggling mall in spandex and sweatbands.
Three significant national stories are unfolding today: the United States has initiated operations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Indiana voters head to the polls in a critical test of political influence, and the Supreme Court has delayed restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, alleging the company's artificial intelligence chatbots illegally posed as licensed medical professionals and offered medical advice in violation of state licensing laws. The legal action seeks to halt what officials describe as the unlawful practice of medicine.
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