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Popular N.Y.C. Greek Restaurant Reportedly Seized by State for Over $600,000 in Unpaid Taxes
Combined, the company that owns Kiki's and its owner owe the state over $1.2 million in taxes
People
3 min read - US
Waterville City Council approves pilot program to expand access to opioid treatment
The decision allows paramedics to start treatment during 911 calls for the first time and link patients with ongoing support.
The Maine Monitor3 min read - US
Man arrested after boy injured in zoo crocodile enclosure
A 30-year-old man has been arrested after a child ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a farm zoo.
BBC3 min read - Health
Baby Formula Recalled After Multi-State Outbreak of Infant Botulism Prompts Investigation
The FDA is currently investigating Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula after an outbreak of botulism
People
2 min read - US
Police cordon off castle as 'object' found
The object was found on Thursday at Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire Police says.
BBC1 min read - US
Tourist wins $10 million jackpot with $5 bet just minutes after arriving at Vegas casino
The visitor was playing a slot machine at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
The Independent3 min read - US
Backyard Pool Rental Flooded A Michigan Street With Partygoers, And The City Says It Broke Zoning Rules
A backyard pool gathering in Birmingham, Michigan, has turned into a neighborhood and city-hall fight after residents said a quiet residential street was overwhelmed by partygoers, cars, police calls, and safety concerns. The party happened Saturday, June 13, 2026, in the 300 block of Westchester Way. According to CBS News Detroit, more than 100 people âĶ
Backyard Garden Lover
5 min read - US
Stalker Cams: Inside the Widespread Abuse of Flock LicenseâPlate Readers
Flock Safety, the Atlantaâbased startup that promises to help police solve crimes by tracking license plates, has quietly built a vast web of surveillance cameras across the United States. The company says its automated licenseâplate readers (ALPRs) help catch criminals and find stolen cars, but public records and court documents show a darker side: officers routinely use the system to stalk exâpartners, harass targets or conduct searches far outside their jurisdiction. A pattern of stalking In
The Auto Wire
6 min read - US
20-Year-Old Who Disappeared Underwater While Swimming with Friends Found Dead in River: 'Worst Thing a Mom Could Ever Imagine'
Towson University student Nazir Bell, 20, was found dead on Tuesday, June 16
People
2 min read - World
Council seek alternative uses for Queen's Park Glasshouse
The popular B-listed venue has been earmarked for closure because the local authority believe it is unsustainable financially.
BBC2 min read - US
A 100-plus year history of iconic US military helmets
Wearing hats into combat is a wild idea in retrospect.
We Are The Mighty
9 min read - World
Record-breaking bridge longer than worldâs tallest building just opened
Spanning more than 3,000 feet long, the world's largest asymmetrical cable-stay bridge has been unveiled in Taiwan.
Newsweek US5 min read - US
Obama Presidential Center, designed as hub of civic life, celebrated in Chicago
By Renee Hickman and Steve Gorman CHICAGO, June 18 (Reuters) - Thousands of invited guests, led by former presidents and heads of state, converged on a lakefront Chicago park on Thursday to dedicate
Reuters4 min read - US
Austin Metcalfâs Dad Thinks Karmelo Anthony Could Have Received Less Time if Family âShowed Remorseâ
Earlier this month, Karmelo Anthony was convicted of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf and sentenced to 35 years in prison. Now, Austinâs dad, Jeff Metcalf, is speaking out on the loss and Karmeloâs sentence. âIf they would have taken accountability and showed remorse, I truthfully believe, I donât think he would have got that many [âĶ]
Globe2 min read
USPolice arrest a man for attempted murder after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at English zoo
Police in eastern England on Thursday arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo near the English university city of Cambridge. Cambridgeshire Police said officers were called early afternoon to Johnsons Zoo in Old Hurst following âreports of an incident involving a 3-year-old boy, during which he ended up in the crocodile enclosure." The boy was taken to Addenbrookeâs Hospital in Cambridge about 25 miles (40 kilometers) away.
AP
1 min read- World
Men jailed for spying for Chinese intelligence in UK
One, a Border Force official, used his access to Home Office data, to get information about Chinese dissidents.
BBC5 min read - US
Horse stuck in bridge railings lifted to safety
The fire service says a telehandler was used to rescue the horse after it got stuck in Cellarhead.
BBC1 min read - Business
Furniture store to close in town after 15 years
Leekes says, while looking for a partner, they "found a vendor who wanted the entire site".
BBC1 min read - Business
GKN aerospace factory in California prepares to restart after chemical tank scare
A California aerospace factory operated by GKN Aerospace plans to restart some production, sources and a county health agency said, after halting output in late May when âan overheating tank raised fears of an explosion and prompted 50,000 nearby residents to evacuate. The factory in the Los Angeles suburb Garden Grove is a supplier of cockpit and passenger windows for Boeing, Airbus's A350 jet and F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin. The work would include machining and âassembling transparent materials used for cockpit â windows and canopies that would not involve the manufacturing of acrylic, the notice said.
Reuters2 min read - World
Disused council office sold to housing developer
Developer Atkinson Homes says options include turning the listed property into affordable homes.
BBC1 min read - World
Oil leak swing bridge reopens after weeks-long closure
Torvean Swing Bridge in Inverness was closed to road traffic due to a fault in the structure's hydraulic system.
BBC1 min read - US
'Up to three-year closure' of skatepark a 'loss'
The park will be closed for up to three years while Wessex Water install underground tanks.
BBC3 min read - World
Online booking could return for visits to the tip
Lincolnshire recycling centres could see the return of pre-booked slots in a bid to cut congestion.
BBC2 min read - World
Plans to restore former shopping arcade approved
The Arcade, on North Street, Goole, has stood empty for about 15 years.
BBC1 min read - US
South Jersey Wrestler Killed in E-Bike Crash Leaves Community in Mourning
A crash involving an electric dirt bike and a UPS box truck claimed the life of a South Jersey teenager whose accomplishments had already earned him recognition on the wrestling mat. The collision unfolded on ... Read more
Guessing Headlights3 min read - World
Swinney apologises to girl at centre of Dundee viral knife video
The child brandished weapons at a Bulgarian man who was later convicted of assaulting her.
BBC3 min read - World
Three more arrests after fatal stabbing
Northumbria Police remain in the area while the investigation continues.
BBC1 min read - US
Thanks to Infamous 2023 U-Haul Chase With Gunfire, Dallas PD Just Changed How It Investigates High-Speed Chases
The Dallas Police Department has revised how it reviews vehicle pursuits following findings tied to a 2023 chase involving a stolen U-Haul truck. The change follows scrutiny from the cityâs independent police watchdog over how ... Read more
Guessing Headlights4 min read - US
Surveillance Captures a Car Pileup â and Two Stories of Incredible Timing
A crash in the Bronx left residents shaken after surveillance footage captured a car crossing into oncoming traffic before smashing into parked vehicles near a school route. The collision occurred near the intersection of Boston ... Read more
Guessing Headlights3 min read - US
Feds Consider Closing Public Access to Indianaâs Largest National Wildlife Refuge
Big Oaks NWR has operated under a 99-year management agreement renegotiated with the Department of Defense in 2020. Now federal agencies are considering walking away
Outdoor Life10 min read - US
North Carolina Woman Loses Thousands in Jury Duty Scam Through Crypto ATM
Crypto ATM scams cost Americans $389 million in 2025. Learn the red flags that could stop you from losing everything to a fake deputy call.
Gadget Review
2 min read - US
Fake Cop, Wrong Car: Man Accused of Impersonating Officer Tries To Pull Over an Actual Detective
A man accused of posing as a police officer in Maryland is facing charges after investigators say he attempted to pull over an undercover detective using emergency lights mounted on his private vehicle. The encounter ... Read more
Guessing Headlights4 min read - US
Bronx Neighbors Sound the Alarm After Car Takes Over Intersection With Wild Donuts, but the Internet Is Only Worried for the Car
A driver turned a residential Bronx intersection into a staging ground for dangerous stunt driving. Home security footage captured the car performing repeated âdonutsâ at the junction of Hollywood Avenue and Waterbury Avenue. The incident ... Read more
Guessing Headlights4 min read - US
Nurse struck off for saying Covid jab 'caused cancer'
Penny Ann Senner told a patient a Covid vaccination "caused your cancerâ.
BBC2 min read
USMan arrested after boy, 3, ends up in UK zoo's crocodile enclosure
LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in central England on Thursday resulting in him
Reuters1 min read- US
Raac-riddled school to be rebuilt
Pupils will remain at the existing site until the new building is complete.
BBC2 min read - US
A Road Rage Driver Called the Van In Front of Him and Left an Abusive Voicemail. Police Used This to Track Him Down
A man has been charged after 7NEWS reported that a work van was rammed during an alleged road rage incident. According to 7NEWS, carpet cleaner Matthew Walshaw was driving the van when a white sedan ... Read more
Guessing Headlights2 min read - World
Provisional liquidator appointed for troubled private school
Fernhill School announced in February it would shut at the end of the school term, following a charity regulator raising concerns.
BBC3 min read - US
Three Dogs Found Dead Inside Florida Trailer After Deputies Say They Were Left Without Food, Water Or Air
Three dogs were found dead inside a Florida travel trailer after deputies said they were left without food, water, ventilation, or air conditioning in June heat. The case involves Donnell Elliott Smith, 47, of Brevard County, who was arrested after investigators found the animals inside a camper trailer connected to the home where his longtime âĶ
Backyard Garden Lover
4 min read - US
Satisfying Video Shows Undercover Deputies Turning the Tables on Alleged $700,000 Gold Scam Courier
He may not have gotten the gold, but the Kent County Sheriffâs Office detective who pulled off this sting operation certainly deserves some kind of acting award. Okay, maybe not an Oscar. She wasnât exactly ... Read more
Guessing Headlights5 min read - US
Biological Parents in IVF Embryo Mixup Are 'Heartbroken' and Would Have Liked Custody of Baby Born to Another Couple: Lawyer
âThey also understand that the birth couple are also suffering,â said attorney Rob Marcereau
People
4 min read - World
Trial set for man accused of attacking fire victim
Jonathan Birtle's ex-partner, Bryonie Gawith, and their three children died in a house fire in 2025.
BBC1 min read - World
Manslaughter conviction over 2020 canal death
Cain Watson is found guilty of manslaughter over the death of Darren Round in 2020.
BBC2 min read - US
Horrific rape rocks top California high school as 22-year-old charged with attack on teen victim
The accused entered a plea of not guilty during a court appearance on June 10.
California Post942 min read - US
Two teenagers on trial for murder of 15-year-old Amen Teklay
Prosecutors claim the boys chased and struck him with a sword, leaving him so severely hurt that he died on street in Glasgow.
BBC4 min read - World
Man charged with attempted murder of his mother
Kevin Mauger is remanded in custody and set to appear in court again in August.
BBC1 min read - World
Stabbed nine-year-old 'had no defensive injuries'
Jurors at Bristol Crown Court are told Aria died "swiftly" from a single knife wound to her heart.
BBC2 min read