Bahia Principe La Romana(NEW YORK) — A Colorado couple claims they fell ill at the same Dominican Republic resort where three Americans died just five days apart last month. Kaylynn Knull said she and her boyfriend, Tom Schwander, became sick while on vacation at the Grand Bahia Principe hotel in the coastal city of La …
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Jun 06
NYPD commissioner offers long-awaited apology for 1969 Stonewall raid
Joel Carillet/iStock(NEW YORK) — New York Police Department Commissioner James O’Neill apologized on behalf of the department for the 1969 raid at Stonewall Inn — an event that helped spawn the modern LGBTQ civil rights movement. O’Neill‘s long-awaited apology on Thursday came amid mounting pressure from local politicians and leaders within the LGBTQ advocacy circle …
Jun 06
4 climbers rescued from Mount Rainier’s Liberty Ridge after being stranded for days
Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket(Mount Rainier, Wa.) — Four climbers were rescued after being stranded on Mount Rainier in Washington state for days. Mount Rainier National Park rangers were informed on Monday that the climbers were stranded on Liberty Ridge, which is known as a uniquely steep and challenging climb, but bad weather prevented helicopter and on-the-ground rescue …
Jun 06
Suspect in custody after he’s caught on camera impersonating police officer: Authorities
City of Wheaton(WHEATON, Penn.) — A man is in custody after Illinois police say he was caught on homeowners’ cameras impersonating a police officer. Two other suspects were also taken into custody Thursday and Wheaton police say they are looking for a fourth person who may be involved. The impersonator, described as being in his …
Jun 06
Despite war on plastic, study shows only few states have banned plastic bags
Jaromir Chalabala / EyeEm(NEW YORK) — Only three states in the U.S. have passed laws banning single-use plastic bags as the global war on plastic production and waste continues to escalate, a new study reveals. Plastic bags, when discarded, clog sewage and storm drains plus entangle and kill an estimated 100,000 marine animals annually, according …
Jun 06
Opioid manufacturer Insys Therapuetics agrees to pay $225 million to settle criminal and civil investigations
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Opioid manufacturer Insys Therapeutics has agreed to pay a $225 million settlement to resolve the federal government’s criminal and civil investigations into the company’s illegal marketing of a powerful but highly-addictive painkiller, prosecutors said Wednesday. As part of the deal, Insys Therapeutics will pay a $2 million criminal fine and …
Jun 06
New York’s police commissioner apologizes for the 1969 Stonewall raid
Joel Carillet/iStock(NEW YORK) — The New York City police department has apologized for the 1969 raid on the Stonewall Inn — an incident that helped kick off the LGBT rights movement. “The actions taken by the NYPD were wrong, plain and simple,” Police Commissioner James O’Neill said on Thursday during a safety briefing, as Pride …
Jun 06
Police search husband’s properties in case of Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos
New Canaan Police Department(HARTFORD, Conn.) — Police are searching properties of the estranged husband of Jennifer Dulos, the Connecticut mom who vanished amid their contentious custody battle, as well as “mountains” of garbage at a Hartford trash facility. Any potential evidence found at Fotis Dulos’ properties won’t be disclosed as to not “compromise this very …
Jun 06
FCC allows telecom companies to block illegal robocalls
iStock(NEW YORK) — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on Thursday to allow telecom providers to block illegal and unwanted calls before they reach consumers, saying it will make an immediate difference for those plagued by scam calls. The commission says the “Do Not Call” registry works for legal robocalls, but an estimated 47% of …
Jun 06
Jupiter close enough to Earth this month to be visible with binoculars
vjanez/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Space enthusiasts and sky-watchers around the world are in for a treat as the largest planet in the solar system puts on a show in June. Jupiter will be its “biggest and brightest” during the month of June, and the planet will rise at dusk and remain visible all night with the naked …