Sean Kingston Arrested in Southern California After FL Raid at His Home

U.S News: Restaurant at end of historic Southern California pier catches fire | Watch | Oneindia

A significant fire erupted at a deserted restaurant located at the terminus of the Oceanside Pier in North County San Diego on Thursday afternoon, as confirmed by the Oceanside Fire Department. The pier, an iconic structure stretching nearly 2,000 feet, has stood since its construction in 1888, serving as a central attraction in the coastal community of Southern California, just a stone's throw from Camp Pendleton. In a social media post on Thursday, the Oceanside Fire Department urged citizens to avoid the area surrounding the pier, emphasising their active engagement in combating the blaze. #USNews #RestaurantFire #HistoricPier #SouthernCalifornia #CaliforniaFire #SanDiego #Watch #SouthCarolinaPier #FireIncident #Emergency ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.101~

Brother Marquis of 2 Live Crew Dead at 58

Brother Marquis of 2 Live Crew , Dead at 58. The rapper's death was confirmed by the group's manager on June 3, 'USA Today' reports. . A cause of death has yet to be revealed. 2 Live Crew member Uncle Luke took to X to pay tribute to Brother Marquis. . 2 Live Crew member Uncle Luke took to X to pay tribute to Brother Marquis. . My Condolence goes out to the Family of Brother Marquis and so many of his Fans from around the World after learning his passing, Uncle Luke, via X. We took on so many fights for the culture (and) made Great music together something I would never forget. , Uncle Luke, via X. 2 Live Crew's 1989 album, 'As Nasty As They Wanna Be,' made history as the country's "first legally obscene album," 'USA Today' reports. . Following the ruling, southern Florida made it illegal to sell the album, but that ruling was later overturned. The group's fourth album, 'Banned in the U.S.A.,' was the first album to contain the "parental advisory explicit content" label. 2 Live Crew is presently embroiled in a legal battle with Lil Joe Records over rights to their music, 'USA Today' reports. . We had recently got back together to take on another fight to get back our catalog that was stolen from us. We will continue that fight in his name for his Family, Uncle Luke, via X. The Brother Marquis that I know would want us to celebrate his life (and) that’s exactly what I’m gonna do. R.I.P My Brother, Uncle Luke, via X

Naples, Florida, Ranked Number One Place to Live in the US

Naples, Florida, Ranked Number One, Place to Live in the US. 'Naples Daily News' is proud to report that the Florida city ranks as the number one Best Place to Live in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report. The annual Best Places to Live in the U.S. list often features the Southwestern Florida city for its weather and overall quality of life. In the past ten years, Naples has also emerged as the Pickleball Capital of the World, hosting the very first championships for the popular sport in 2016. Naples, Florida, takes the top spot due to its strong desirability and job market scores, and moderately high quality-of-life score, U.S. News report, via 'Naples Daily News'. Other Florida cities to make the list were Sarasota at number 11 followed by Pensacola at number 31. Other Florida cities to make the list were Sarasota at number 11 followed by Pensacola at number 31. According to U.S. News & World Report, the list is , "designed to help readers make the most informed decision when choosing where to settle down.". To craft the methodology, U.S. News asked thousands of people to tell us what factors are important to them when choosing a place to live, U.S. News statemet, via 'Naples Daily News'. Data used in the report comes from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sharecare, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Data used in the report comes from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sharecare, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). According to U.S. News, cities are ranked according to four indexes: , the Quality of Life Index, Value Index, Job Market Index and Desirability Index. Meanwhile, another Southwest Florida city, Fort Meyers, ranked as the number one "Fastest Growing Places" list for the U.S., along with three other Florida cities ranking among the top 5. Meanwhile, another Southwest Florida city, Fort Meyers, ranked as the number one "Fastest Growing Places" list for the U.S., along with three other Florida cities ranking among the top 5

Cucumbers Are Recalled in 14 States

Cucumbers Are Recalled , in 14 States. Fresh Start Produce Sales in Florida is recalling cucumbers over possible salmonella contamination, 'Newsweek' reports. The 14 states affected by the recall include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Only large, whole cucumbers are included in the recall. Mini and English cucumbers are considered safe to eat. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture first informed Fresh Start that its product tested positive for salmonella. The FDA is conducting whole genome sequencing to determine if this sample is related to an ongoing salmonella outbreak investigation, Via recall notice. Fresh Start believes it recalled the product before it could make it into consumers' hands. Although these cucumbers are unlikely [to be found] in the marketplace, anyone with the recalled product should not consume it and should destroy and discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund, Fresh Start Produce Sales, via statement. Consumers should check with their retailer or place of purchase to determine whether the recalled cucumbers were sold where they shop, Fresh Start Produce Sales, via statement

Bruhat Soma Wins National Spelling Bee

Bruhat Soma , Wins National Spelling Bee. 12-year-old Bruhat from Tampa, Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 30. 12-year-old Bruhat from Tampa, Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 30. During a lightning-round tiebreaker with Faizan Zaki, Bruhat correctly spelled 29 words in 90 seconds, AP reports. . Bruhat received a trophy and over $50,000 in cash and prizes. I was pretty confident that I had a chance at winning because I’ve been working so hard. And I really wanted to win. That’s why I practiced the spell-off so much, Bruhat Soma, via statement. The word that Bruhat won the competition with was "abseil.". It means "descent in mountaineering by means of a rope looped over a projection above.". The finals only had eight spellers competing, the fewest since 2010, AP reports. . Some critics were upset that the two spellers were subjected to a "spell-off" instead of being given the chance to compete in a conventional round. I do wish that we would have gotten to see more of a duel between them, Charlotte Walsh, 2023 Spelling Bee runner-up. I definitely think they should have been given an opportunity to have some conventional spelling rounds before they defaulted to the spell-off, Scott Remer, one of four coaches who worked with Faizan, via statement

Red Lobster Says Locations Will Stay Open After Filing For Bankruptcy

Red Lobster Says , Locations Will Stay Open , After Filing For Bankruptcy. On May 19, Red Lobster confirmed in a statement that the company has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Florida. . NBC reports that the largest seafood chain in the United States said that filing for Chapter 11 will , "drive operational improvements, simplify the business through a reduction in locations, and pursue a sale of substantially all of its assets as a going concern.". In a so-called stalking horse arrangement, Red Lobster will sell the entire business to a new entity that is completely owned and controlled by lenders. . According to the company, lenders have provided $100 million in financial commitments to fund the chain's ongoing operations. According to the company, lenders have provided $100 million in financial commitments to fund the chain's ongoing operations. NBC reports that the company's bankruptcy petition lists Red Lobster's assets at a value between $1 billion and $10 billion. The chain stressed that despite closing around 99 locations across the U.S., remaining locations will remain open during the bankruptcy process. The company added that it has been , "working with vendors to ensure that operations are unaffected.". This restructuring is the best path forward for Red Lobster. It allows us to address several financial and operational challenges and emerge stronger and re-focused on our growth, Jonathan Tibus, Red Lobster CEO, via NBC. The 56-year-old chain was founded back in 1968. By 2019, Red Lobster had expanded to include nearly 700 locations across the country. NBC reports that the company has struggled under a growing debt load after failing to regain a foothold following the COVID-19 pandemic.

US Braces for Potentially Dangerous Heat Wave

US Braces for Potentially , Dangerous Heat Wave. NBC reports that warnings have been issued in cities across southern and western states ahead of a dangerous heat wave expected to start on June 5. Cooling centers will reportedly be opened, as temperatures are forecast to rise above 110 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas. The heat alerts and warnings are estimated to impact over 29 million people in a region spanning from central California to southern Texas. . Due to an area of high pressure, daytime highs are estimated to rise 10 to 25 degrees above average. On June 4, the city of San Angelo in central Texas hit 111 degrees, the highest temperature recorded there since it reached 112 degrees last summer. According to the National Weather Service, California's Central Valley could reach temperatures "well up into the 100s at the hottest location.". According to the National Weather Service, California's Central Valley could reach temperatures "well up into the 100s at the hottest location.". Interior desert regions, including Las Vegas, are expected to see temperatures exceed 110 degrees. . California's Death Valley National Park has been predicted to reach anywhere between 118 and 121 degrees. California has gone to phase 2 of the state's extreme heat temperature response plan, which includes opening cooling centers. Extreme heat can be deadly. Together, let’s do everything we can to stay safe. The state is taking action to protect and inform communities and Californians should take steps now to protect themselves from the heat. , Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, via 'Newsweek'

This Day in History: Bobby Kennedy Is Assassinated

This Day in History: , Bobby Kennedy Is Assassinated. June 5, 1969. Senator Kennedy was shot at the Ambassador Hotel in LA, after making a brief victory speech to a crowd of supporters. Considered by many to be the only hope in unifying a deeply divided nation, he had just won the California presidential primary. 22-year-old Sirhan Sirhan fired several rounds at Kennedy at close range as he was exiting the hotel through the kitchen. Kennedy was pronounced dead the next day. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had been gunned down just months earlier. Sirhan Sirhan was sentenced to death. He spent the rest of his life in prison after California outlawed the death penalty. Richard Nixon was elected to his first term as President of the United States later that year

ESA launches EarthCARE satellite to study the impact of clouds on climate change

The latest and largest of the space agency's Earth Explorer satellites was launched into orbit from California onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

Red Lobster Announces Nearly 100 Locations Will Be Shut Down

Red Lobster Announces, Nearly 100 Locations , Will Be Shut Down. NBC reports that approximately 99 Red Lobster locations will be auctioned off as the seafood chain faces questions regarding the company's long-term future. Founder and CEO of the liquidation firm TAGeX Brands, Neal Sherman, said he would lead the closure of over 50 locations in a May 13 LinkedIn post. Sherman said equipment from the locations will be auctioned off. Locations will reportedly be closed across the United States, including Denver, Indianapolis, California and New York. On May 14, Restaurant Business Magazine reported a total of 99 locations would close, representing about 15% of the company's 700 locations. . NBC reports that the largest seafood restaurant in the U.S. has struggled with debt, unfavorable leases and executive turnover. The chain's troubles also stem from ill-advised strategies like an all-you-can-eat-shrimp promotion in 2023 that resulted in a significant loss. Earlier in 2024, the chain's largest investor, Thai Union, announced that it would seek to exit its position. . The combination of Covid-19 pandemic, sustained industry headwinds, higher interest rates and rising material and labor costs have impacted Red Lobster, resulting in prolonged negative financial contributions to Thai Union and its shareholders, Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union Group’s CEO, via NBC. After detailed analysis, we have determined that Red Lobster’s ongoing financial requirements no longer align with our capital allocation priorities and therefore are pursuing an exit of our minority investment, Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union Group’s CEO, via NBC

Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Delinquent Over Unpaid Fees

Harry and Meghan’s Archewell , Delinquent Over Unpaid Fees. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's charity is currently prohibited from raising money in California because it's been found delinquent in the state, NBC News reports. . California Attorney General Rob Bonta was responsible for issuing the delinquency notice. . According to the state of California, Archewell has yet to pay its yearly registration fees or submit an annual report. A source familiar with the situation said that the foundation's check was lost in the mail, but another one has been sent out. . The issue will likely be resolved in a matter of days, according to the source. Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan have been in Nigeria supporting causes such as wounded veterans. Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan have been in Nigeria supporting causes such as wounded veterans. The Archewell Foundation was launched in 2020 after the couple stepped away from the royal family. The foundation's mission is, "Show up, do good.". We consciously partner with key organizations and leaders to identify immediate needs, build meaningful initiatives, and drive long-term change, Via the Archewell Foundation's website