Mental Wellness for Artists, a San Diego County initiative founded by Blanca Lucia Bergman in 2022, provides accessible mental health resources, workshops, and community events tailored specifically for creative professionals navigating the unique pressures of the arts industry, according to founder interviews and organizational records. Origins in Pandemic Isolation and Advocacy The organization’s roots trace … Read more
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission swore in 22 new peace officers on Tuesday at One Police Plaza, bolstering a small agency tasked with overseeing a for-hire transportation system carrying roughly a million passengers daily. According to TLC Deputy Commissioner for enforcement Ira Goldapper, the unarmed cadets completed five and a half months … Read more
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is recalling nationwide lots of 5-mg cetirizine hydrochloride tablets—an over-the-counter antihistamine commonly sold as a generic version of Zyrtec—due to cross-contamination with ranitidine, a medication formerly marketed as Zantac used for heartburn and indigestion. The mix-up poses life-threatening anaphylaxis risks for individuals with … Read more
Boston police are investigating a death at a rental property in the Mattapan neighborhood owned by Conan Harris, the husband of U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley. Officers responded to the residence at 25 Malta St. at 1:52 p.m. Saturday following an “investigate person” call, which was subsequently reclassified as a death investigation by the department. Investigation … Read more
The Miami Heat closed their NBA Summer League campaign with a 101-87 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday at the Thomas & Mack Center. According to team reports, the victory brought the Heat’s overall summer record to 4-4, including a 2-1 run in the California Classic and a 2-3 finish in Las Vegas. Two-Way … Read more
Speculation surrounding a potential return of LeBron James to the Miami Heat has intensified following his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers last month. While James has not confirmed his intentions, the Heat are reportedly considered a finalist for his services. Such a move would mark the 15th time a player has returned to the … Read more
A New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) official testified under oath that he denied a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) appeal regarding 9/11 toxin data based solely on the instructions of a city attorney. Russell Pecunies, a records appeal officer, admitted during a July 1 court-ordered deposition that he did not independently verify … Read more
Global Pokemon Go Fest marks the 10th anniversary of the franchise’s mobile phenomenon, featuring a weekend-long event on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. According to organizers, the event introduces Super Mega Raids, including Mewtwo X and Mewtwo Y, alongside a Mythical Pokemon encounter with Zeraora available via Special Research for all … Read more
LeBron James is considering the Denver Nuggets as a potential free agency destination, according to his longtime friend and agent, Rich Paul. During a broadcast of the podcast “Game Over,” Paul displayed a whiteboard identifying Denver as one of five primary teams James is evaluating, alongside Cleveland, Philadelphia, Miami, and Minnesota. While the Nuggets are … Read more
The Orlando Magic acquired South Florida forward Izaiyah Nelson with the 51st overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, following a series of second-round trades. The team moved their original 46th pick to the Washington Wizards to acquire the 51st and 60th selections, ultimately dealing the 60th pick for cash considerations. According to a league … Read more