Middletown, Connecticut, commonly known as the Forest City, is about to undergo major changes. New cameras will be installed by law enforcement to monitor Route 66 in Middletown for possible speeders. The average number of cars using that area each day is 30,167, according to the city’s application statistics to the Department of Transportation. Road…
A proposal to raise the property tax rate for landlords and classify single-family rental homes like commercial buildings may result in higher rent for some Tennessee families. Reclassifying single-family rental homes from residential to commercial properties will result in rental units being assessed at 40% of their value rather than 25%, according to William Carman,…
Due to a defective component that could harm the rear tyre and cause it to abruptly lose pressure, Harley-Davidson is recalling more than 82,100 Softail motorcycles. In a report submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) earlier this month, the company stated that a specific type of rear shock adjuster mounting tab may…
In response to demands from the Trump administration to phase out artificial colours from the country’s food supply, Kraft Heinz announced on Tuesday that it will eliminate all FD&C artificial dyes from its U.S. portfolio by the end of 2027. One of the biggest producers of food and beverages in North America, Kraft, also declared…
On Facebook, Instagram, and X, a purported “50% discount” offer to renew a car registration has gone viral, promising to save time and money. Everything appears to be legitimate, including shortened links, official logos, and even phony user reviews. But after clicking, drivers are taken to forms that ask for their personal information, VIN, license…
With a new plan that would raise the age for the state-mandated yearly driver’s test, Illinois lawmakers are taking steps to help older drivers preserve their independence behind the wheel. About 350,000 people in Illinois may be impacted by House Bill 1226, also known as the Road Safety and Fairness Act, which would raise the…
Critics fear that the Justice Department’s 4,000 layoffs as part of the Trump administration’s contentious government downsizing program will affect community safety in the United States. According to a department budget summary, the so-called “fork in the road” deferred resignation program, which offered incentives to certain employees to leave federal government service, decreased the agency’s…
Federal prosecutors characterized Tuesday’s jewelry theft as the biggest in American history, and seven men from Southern California were charged in connection with it. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for California’s Central District claims that the defendants, who are all from the Los Angeles area, stole approximately $100 million worth of gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and…
On Tuesday, former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez will report to federal prison to start serving an 11-year sentence for acting as an Egyptian agent and accepting cash and gold bribes. According to his own attorney, the New Jersey Democrat has been called “Gold Bar Bob” for the crimes. In court documents filed last month, Menendez’s…
A multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections connected to a brand of pistachio cream that is imported and sold in the US is being looked into by two government agencies. The outbreak was connected to Emek-brand Pisachio Cream, which was imported and sold to restaurants, food service establishments, and wholesale distributors, according to the Centers for…
