Tampa, Fla. local outlets and officials reported this week that Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 3–9) is underway and spotlighted surveys showing about one in four residents remain unprepared; AAA and insurance professionals urged immediate steps such as reviewing coverage, assembling emergency kits, and confirming evacuation plans ahead of the June...
New Orleans. A federal judge on Sunday, May 3, blocked a Louisiana law that would eliminate the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court clerk position, allowing Calvin Duncan—who won the November election with 68% of the vote—to move forward to assume the office; the judge found the April 30 statute violated...
Orlando — Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased operations Saturday, cancelling flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded at airports including Orlando International Airport and others nationwide. Travelers reported receiving notifications that service was winding down and were advised not to report to airports, prompting immediate searches for alternative transportation and emergency...
Dedham, Mass. — The assault trial of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs opened Monday as a jury convened to hear competing accounts of a Dec. 2 encounter at his Dedham home. Prosecutors allege Diggs slapped and choked his private chef, while his attorney maintained he is innocent...
South San Francisco and Springdale: Twist Bioscience Corp. on Monday reported a $44 million loss in its fiscal second quarter, recording a loss of 71 cents per share (62 cents adjusted) and $110.7 million in revenue, while Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. on Monday reported $260 million in fiscal second-quarter earnings...
WASHINGTON — Voters in a central Michigan district will decide the 35th state Senate seat on Tuesday, determining whether Democrats keep their 19-18 majority or produce a 19-19 split. Democrat Chedrick Greene, Republican Jason Tunney and Libertarian Ali Sledz are on the ballot; Greene won the Feb. 3 Democratic primary...
Des Moines, Iowa: Democrats are intensifying efforts to contest state races as Republicans mount a defensive push, with Sen. J.D. Vance visiting Tuesday to support Rep. Zach Nunn's re-election bid and party officials preparing for competitive midterms. This week Iowa Democrats said they plan to deploy 60 field organizers by...
Garrard County, Kentucky — Authorities reported Ernest "Bud" Flynn, 83, was last seen Sunday, May 3, around 4 p.m. at 25 Kelley Ridge Road operating an orange Kubota tractor hauling hay; the Garrard County Sheriff's Office and local emergency management launched a search that day with assistance from Kentucky State...
Boston — Aura Biosciences announced on May 4 that it priced an underwritten public offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants, offering 39,591,000 shares and up to 3,800,000 pre-funded warrants at $6.00 and $5.99999 respectively; the company granted underwriters a 30-day option for additional shares. Boston and Philadelphia reports this week...
United States: Retail gasoline prices rose across multiple states this week, with AAA and GasBuddy reporting sharp increases on Monday and over the prior week. Florida's average climbed about 40 cents to $4.34 per gallon, Michigan and Peoria reported larger weekly jumps, and national averages reached roughly $4.45 per gallon. The...
