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Month: June 2023

DeSantis signs record Florida budget, a campaign-ready spending plan boosted by federal dollars

By Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed his state’s budget, a $117 billion spending plan filled with priorities that have already become fodder for the Republican’s 2024 presidential campaign. There’s $12 million in there to continue the flights carrying migrants from border states to blue jurisdictions for a second

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‘They need to pay’: Sisters learn father’s remains were part of sordid scheme at Harvard Med morgue

By Shaun Chaiyabhat Click here for updates on this story     PLAISTOW, New Hampshire (WCVB) — Nick and Joan Pichowicz, of New Hampshire, were public servants who were married 66 years. Nick Pichowitz served as a deputy sheriff in Rockingham County, while Joan Pichowitz was a Plaistow police officer. The couple decided to donate their bodies

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Easley, South Carolina, police chief resigns after fight at county park, official says

By Janice Limon Click here for updates on this story     EASLEY, South Carolina (WYFF) — The police chief of Easley, South Carolina, has resigned, officials said Thursday, five days after he was involved in an off-duty fight at a county park. The city’s interim administrator, Tommy Holcombe, confirmed police Chief Stan Whitten officially stepped down.

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SZA defends Lizzo against body shamers

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — SZA loves Lizzo. After Lizzo spoke out against body shaming, SZA asked people to “practice kindness” and said she had to come to the defense of “About Damn Time” singer. “I be wondering where all the virtue signaling, well spoken s— talking , internet warriors are when someone genuine

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Dead dog hangs in front of Albuquerque home

By John Cardinale Click here for updates on this story     ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Cliff Scannell enjoys playing with his dogs in his front yard. “Over 30 years we’ve lived here,” Scannell said. Scannell lives on Valley High Street SW in Albuquerque. “It’s been nice and peaceful. We haven’t had any troubles,” he said.

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