Statewide 911 Outage Reported, 45 Cities Without Emergency Services Number - General news - NewsLocker (2024)

A statewide 911 outage has put dozens of dispatcher offices out of commission as residents are now being forced to directly dial any emergency service they need. The outage was […]
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Simone Biles PR Rehab Tour Continues: This Time Netflix Is Helping Her Out

Just about three years after she came under a storm of criticism and controversy, Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles is attempting quite the spirited comeback. The 27-year-old American superstar […]
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What Is God's Mission in the World?

First of all, God’s mission is to inspire people to work with the materials He provides to bring forth new and good creations and to order the natural world. The […]
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Incoming College Freshman Star Is the Tallest College Basketball Player Ever

Oh, Canada! As America’s cousins to the north continue to develop into an international basketball powerhouse — as Forbes notes, Team Canada’s Olympic basketball team is chock full of legit […]
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PETA Tried to Guilt People on International Sushi Day, But Community Notes Sliced and Diced It Instead

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is one of the most vocal opponents of humans adopting a carnivorous — or even omnivorous — diet, if not the most vocal […]
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How Intolerant 'Tolerance' Is Hell's Mockery of Mercy

Hell cannot create anything. As much as we may speak of certain things or actions or ideas coming straight from Hell, what Hell actually inflicts upon the world is mere […]
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Debate Moderator's Reaction to Biden's 2020 Election Resurfaces - Fairness Called Into Question

There are plenty of reasons the presidential debates this year are starting so early and being held via President Joe Biden’s rules. Part of it, no doubt, has to do […]
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2024 NBA Finals Ratings Slump Hard: Do Fans Need a True Villain?

The 2024 NBA Finals have come and gone with far more of a whimper than a bang, if early indications are anything to go by. The Boston Celtics dispatched the […]
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Here's the Condition that May Be Causing Biden to Freeze Up as Obama Incident Has Democrats Terrified: Doctors

Medical doctors are speculating that President Joe Biden may have Parkinson’s disease based on his instances of freezing at public events. Biden, 81, has had three high profile examples of […]
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Which Pet Is Right for Me?

Pets can change your life for the better. People speak of their pets as family members and for the most part, they are. The best pet for your family depends […]
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Hundreds of Muslims Die During Traditional Mass Pilgrimage to Mecca

More than 550 Muslims died during the Hajj — a ritual pilgrimage to Mecca. At least 323 of the casualties were Egyptians, with most of those deaths linked to the […]
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Christian Baker Likely Headed to SCOTUS Again as Persecution from LGBT Crowd Hits New Low

If you’re an entrepreneur and you’re looking for a surefire business success, I have an idea for you: open a bakery in Colorado. This is because, nearest I can tell, […]
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Even Mainstream Media Pundit Admits It's Over If Biden Has a 'Senior Moment' in Debate

As the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is scheduled for this coming Thursday in Atlanta, even mainstream media pundits are being forced to […]
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New study suggests ditching BMI for 'roundness'-based system

A recently-published study suggests that a body "roundness" index may be a better measure of health than body mass index (BMI).The article, called "Body Roundness Index and All-Cause Mortality Among US Adults," was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) this month. It promotes the use of the body roundness index (BRI), which was created in 2013.BMI, which has been the standard for measuring obesity since the 1980s, is calculated by dividing a person's weight by the s

Trump says 'few communities have suffered more under the Biden regime than Philadelphia' in rally stop

Former President Trump claimed that "few communities have suffered more under the Biden regime than Philadelphia," while speaking to supporters at Temple University on Saturday evening in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania."Under crooked Joe, the city of brotherly love is being ravaged by bloodshed and crime," Trump said while discussing recent shootings and crime statistics.He added: "Under the Trump administration, we're going to bring law and order and safety back to our s

Watch: Caitlin Clark Drops Bomb on Media, Mocks 'Rivalry' with Angel Reese's Team

Sunday’s game between the WNBA’s Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky may be one of the most watched WNBA games of all time, if just because of the fact it involves […]
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California couple’s bodies recovered from waterfall near Yosemite: 'They were important'

Search and rescue teams recovered the bodies of a man and a woman who were found near Angel Falls, not far from Yosemite National Park in central California, this week, the Madera County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to Fox News Digital.They were identified as Monica Ledesma, 34, and James Hall, 35, who were in a relationship, the sheriff’s department said.Rescuers first located Ledesma’s body Wednesday, after being notified about an unresponsive woman in the water not f

Sean 'Diddy' Combs deletes all Instagram posts, including Cassie apology video, amid mounting legal problems

Sean "Diddy" Combs has deleted all of his Instagram posts, including the video apology that he shared in May after hotel surveillance footage of the music mogul assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura surfaced.On Thursday, all posts were removed from Combs' verified account, which is followed by almost 20 million Instagram users. The account remains active and no changes have been made to Combs' profile photo or bio.Combs, 54, hasn't publicly explained why he decided to wipe his Instagram fe

A's pitcher records win without facing batter in statistical anomaly

Oakland Athletics reliever Sean Newcomb recorded his first win of the year on Friday night with zero batters faced. So, how did he do it?With the A's trailing, 5-4, against the Minnesota Twins with two outs in the eighth inning and a man on first, Newcomb entered the game from the bullpen.After getting to a 1-1 count, the left-hander decided to throw over to first, but the runner got in a rundown.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMEventually, Austin Martin was tagged out, wh

'Wild Thang' lives up to his name, finally crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog' after years of falling short

Friday was an auspicious day for an 8-year-old Pekingese with a bad right leg and plenty of personality."Wild Thang," the Pekingese pooch with a rogue tongue, was crowned the "World's Ugliest Dog" at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California.Born in Los Angeles but living with his adopted family in Oregon, Wild Thang has competed for five years in the annual contest, with Friday's big win being his first after finishing second three times.VIRAL 'PAWS IN' CHALLENGE EXPLODES AMONG DOG OW

Boy, 12, dies at California's Wild Rivers water park in 'medical incident', police say

A 12-year-old boy died at a California water park on Saturday afternoon after experiencing a "medical-related incident."According to the Irvine Police Department, authorities and local fire officials responded to Wild Rivers water park in Irvine, California on Saturday afternoon.Law enforcement said that they were called out for reports that a child needed medical aid.Paramedics brought the child to the hospital, where they later died, police said.OHIO MAN HOSPITALIZED AFTER BEING STRUCK B

GOP Michigan rep accused of chasing an exotic dancer while brandishing a gun

A Michigan state representative may face felony-level sexual assault and weapons charges after allegedly sexually assaulting an exotic dancer and then chasing her while brandishing a gun.Republican state Rep. Neil Friske, 62, was released from the Lansing police lockup late Friday morning, The Detroit Free Press reported.Friske allegedly "chased an adult dancer after a disagreement," MIRS News reported, after police responded to reports of possible shots fired around 2:45 a.m. on Thu

Rep. Bowman says AIPAC will see 'power of the motherf---ing Bronx' during rally speech

Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York gave a fiery address during a rally on Saturday, criticizing U.S. involvement in Israel in a profanity-filled speech against AIPAC.Bowman specifically called out the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), which recently launched a $14 million dollar campaign against his reelection due to his criticisms of Israel."We are gonna show f---ing AIPAC the power of the motherf---ing South Bronx," Bowman told the cheering audience.REP. JAMAAL BOWMAN HIT WITH PLAG

Bill Belichick's reported girlfriend's 64-year-old ex blasts critics: 'Let them live their lives'

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have competition – but it hasn't come without criticism.Last week, it was reported that former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, 72, is dating Jordon Hudson, a 24-year-old cheerleader.The two have been spotted together since the reports swirled, all but confirming their relationship (as did Rob Gronkowski at the roast of Tom Brady).CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut with the age gap has come lots of questions – many of wh

Rays' Amed Rosario suffers scary injury after getting hit in face with nearly-100 mph fastball

There was a scary moment in Pittsburgh after an MLB player got hit in the face by a 99.6 mph fastball.Tampa Bay Rays' Amed Rosario was hit by the pitch from rookie flamethrower Jared Jones, and quickly left the game.On-deck batter Jose Siri sprinted toward Rosario, who held his face and crouched down – Siri immediately called for the trainer.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMRosario walked off the field under his own power, but not without the trainers by his side and Rosar

How southern European nations will be among the highest life expectancies worldwide

Life expectancy is expected to rise worldwide by 2050, according to findings recently published by The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington.The institute cites many factors for its findings, including "declining deaths from cardiovascular diseases, respiratory infections and tuberculosis, and maternal and neonatal death."While the study has outlier countries with much greater gains in lifespan – Singapore tops the list with an estimated life expectanc

Charles Spencer's estranged wife breaks her silence after divorce filing, says she's still 'processing' it all

Earl Charles Spencer's estranged wife, Karen Spencer, has broken her silence after her husband of 13 years publicly announced their split.On Friday, Karen – a social entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Whole Child International – took to Instagram to thank those who have reached out offering their love and support amid her impending divorce.PRINCESS DIANA'S BROTHER, CHARLES SPENCER, REVEALS DEVASTATING FAMILY SECRET"Just wanted to say that I have been overwhelmed by the m

Jesse Plemons explains inspiration behind 50-pound weight loss, without using Ozempic

Jesse Plemons is opening up about his 50-pound weight loss.In a new interview, the "Friday Night Lights" alum shared why he chose to kickstart his health and wellness journey and explained how he managed to lose a significant amount of weight."Well, I'm not lugging 50 more pounds around," he told "Entertainment Tonight." He dropped the pounds "over the course of a year and a half or so," he shared.JESSE PLEMONS DENIES OZEMPIC CAUSED DRAMATIC WEIGHT LOSS"I have much more energy

Christina Applegate explains 'I don’t enjoy living' comments after worried fans react

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Christina Applegate is clarifying recent comments that she made about struggling with her mental health amid her battle with multiple sclerosis (MS).During the June 4 episode of her "MeSsy" podcast, which she co-hosts with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, the 52-year-old "Dead to Me" actress shared that she was "in a depression.""Like a

Three Alabama men drown at a Florida beach after getting caught in rip current

Three men drowned while swimming at a Florida beach on Friday after getting caught in a rip current, adding to a deadly week of swimming incidents along the East Coast and in the South.