Police in Savannah, Georgia, are responding to a mall shooting that left "several victims," the department said on Wednesday. The incident occurred at Oglethorpe Mall, located on the south side of the city. Multiple agencies were dispatched to the scene. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Waffle House had a welcome announcement for customers of its round-the-clock breakfast offerings: it has officially taken its egg surcharge off the menu. read more
Idaho Statesman: Pat Riley, Northern Lakes fire chief, said the firefighters were responding to a wildland fire that turned into an "ambush-style active shooter." read more
Rising cost of living pushes dozens of cities to set higher pay floors. Cities like Berkeley, Santa Monica, and Emeryville lead with some of the highest local minimum wages. Minimum wage earners across California will see pay increases starting 1 July, as a number of municipalities enforce new local wage laws. These updates come amid sustained inflation pressures and a broader push to help low-income workers keep pace with living expenses in the state. The changes follow a state-wide raise earlier this year, which saw the base minimum wage increase from $16 to $16.50 per hour. However, several cities have opted to go significantly beyond that threshold. These local ordinances reflect not only cost-of-living discrepancies but also broader economic and political dynamics across the state. read more
Many Californians are confused by how much more they will be paying at the pump come July 1. Starting July 1, the state excise tax for gas will increase by 2 cents, going from about 59 cents to 61 cents per gallon. That is a number politicians on both sides agree on, but the confusion is coming from the new Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) passed by the California Air Resources Board last fall and how it will impact gas prices. A University of Pennsylvania report found it would be a 65-cent increase, sparking the confusion. Senator Brian Jones created a petition against it that has garnered over 30,000 signatures and counting. In a post on X, he called out Gov. Gavin Newsom. "All Californians have to do is look at their wallet," Jones said. "Their wallets are being emptied every single week as these gas prices continue to climb." read more
Looks like no one read the link on how his daughter ended up overboard. He should be billed the rescue costs.