Author: Jinely
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Teenager Killed and Three Injured in Southwest Houston Gunfire Incident
Assistant Police Chief Wyatt Martin stated that the shooting occurred after 1 a.m. on West Fuqua Street, following an altercation outside a business. Gunfire erupted in southwest Houston in the early hours of Sunday morning, resulting in the death of a teenager and injuries to three other young individuals, according to local police While details…
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Rising Evictions Surge as Pandemic Renter Protection Programs Expire, Urgent Action Needed
The main contributing factors to this rise are the increasing rents and a lack of affordable housing options, especially for individuals with the lowest incomes. Eviction rates are surging as renter protection programs implemented during the pandemic have come to an end Diane Yentel, the CEO and president of the National Low Income Housing Coalition…
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Thousands of Utah Residents Face Loss of Medicaid Coverage as Federal Policy Ends
Thousands of Utah residents are facing the loss of their health insurance as a federal policy implemented during the pandemic, which prevented states from terminating Medicaid, comes to an end. Utah has already begun removing individuals from its Medicaid program, with ongoing reviews scheduled over the next few months The maximum income to qualify for…
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Police Hunt for Suspect Targeting Tween Girls in Disturbing Bus Groping Incidents
Law enforcement officials have released video surveillance footage depicting the man, who can be seen wearing a distinctive purple hat and floral shirt. Authorities are actively searching for an individual suspected of engaging in disturbing acts of groping involving tween girls on buses in South Brooklyn The suspect allegedly subjected two young victims to unwelcome…
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Rikers Island Correction Officer Indicted for Falsifying Suicide Prevention Training Records, Putting Inmates at Risk
The Bronx District Attorney, Darcel Clark, revealed that Tucker-Frederick was under pressure to boost the low percentage of officers who had received the training. A correction officer at Rikers Island, Vinette Tucker-Frederick, has been indicted for falsifying suicide prevention training records in 2021 She was arraigned on 74 counts each of tampering with public records,…
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Ohio Mother Charged with Murder After Leaving 16-Month-Old Alone at Home
The Cleveland Division of Police took Candelario into custody on June 16 after responding to a distress call at her residence in Cleveland at approximately 8 a.m. A 31-year-old mother from Ohio, Kristel Candelario, has been arrested and charged with murder following the tragic death of her 16-month-old daughter The authorities arrived to find the…
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House Subcommittee Deliberates Budget Cuts for HUD, Highlighting Concerns over Housing and Safety Programs
The discussion followed a recommendation from another House committee suggesting a reduction of funds by a staggering $22 billion. Members of the House Financial Services subcommittee engaged in a heated debate over proposed budget cuts for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) During the hearing, the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance invited…
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Food stamps: Maryland Residents to Receive June SNAP Payments by Friday
Maryland residents who have been anxiously awaiting their June payment for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can expect to receive it by Friday, bringing much-needed relief. The payment schedule for SNAP benefits in Maryland began on June 4 and will conclude on June 23 Around 772,700 people in Maryland, which accounts for approximately 13%…
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Former Parkland Officer Scot Peterson’s Trial: Defense Rests Without Calling Him to Stand
Peterson is facing eleven charges, including child neglect and culpable negligence, for allegedly failing to act to stop the gunman during the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Former Parkland school resource officer Scot Peterson’s defense rested on Friday in his trial without calling him to the stand One additional count of perjury…
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Winnsboro Community Receives Multiple Disaster Services in Wake of Storm
The Winnsboro Fire Department has announced several disaster relief options available to those affected, without requiring proof of residency. The Winnsboro community and its surrounding areas are being offered a range of services following the recent storm Free meals are being provided at the fire station located on Main Street. The Red Cross delivers the…