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What is SF’s strategy after 400+ fentanyl overdoses in 2024? Many are asking for a drastic approach

By Luz Pena Click here for updates on this story     SAN FRANCISCO, California (KGO) — Tuesday was National Fentanyl Awareness Day, highlighting the dangers of the drug that is killing thousands of people throughout the country. It’s been hard for local cities to tackle this crisis. The fentanyl crisis is nothing new for San Francisco

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Charges filed after 80-year-old woman says her son stole more than $240,000 from her, ‘took over’ her home

By JoBeth Davis Click here for updates on this story     GRAIN VALLEY, Missouri (KMBC) — A Grain Valley, Missouri, man faces charges after his mother says he stole more than $240,000 and pushed her out of her home. The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office said Michael C. McLin faces charges of financial exploitation of the elderly

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Drilling begins at proposed Nebraska rare earths mine for first time in decade; NioCorp says politics creating ‘strong tailwinds’

By Aaron Hegarty Click here for updates on this story     ELK CREEK, Nebraska (KETV) — For the first time since 2015, there’s drilling underway at the NioCorp Development’s proposed rare earths mine near Elk Creek. There’s no mining yet. That was first discussed as a possibility in the ’70s, but is still years away. But

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AI-powered calf robot confronts leather-clad South Carolina shoppers, PETA announces

By Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story     GREENVILLE, South Carolina (WYFF) — If you are in downtown Greenville Wednesday afternoon, you may see an AI-powered robot calf approaching shoppers. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said the 3D-printed cow head will ask leather-clad customers outside, “Are you wearing my mother?”

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A babysitter was charged with child abuse in Randolph County

North Carolina babysitter charged with child abuse after hitting 5-year-old boy with tablet, warrant reveals

By Carrie Hodgin Click here for updates on this story     RANDOLPH COUNTY, North Carolina (WXII) — A babysitter was charged with child abuse in Randolph County, according to warrants. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office said a warrant was served against Jody Alanna Hayes. The Sheriff’s Office said on Feb. 3, they received a report of

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The Rolladium Family Fun Center roller rink on Highland Road had severe roof damage.

Power outages linger in Metro Detroit in aftermath of high winds, thunderstorms

By Paula Wethington Click here for updates on this story     DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — Some property damage resulted in Metro Detroit from scattered, brief thunderstorms that came through the region Tuesday afternoon and evening amid a high wind situation. The weather resulted in a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Oakland and Macomb counties. About

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