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This Is the Safest State in America
This Is the Safest
State in America
Oct 23, 2023 5:40 PM CDT

This Is the Safest State in America

Vermont tops WalletHub's list, while Louisiana comes in last

(Newser) - After the upheaval of the pandemic, it's soothing to get back to "normal." But that normality has brought us back to Earth on many other issues we're still contending with, including general safety, a term that can encompass many different forms. To see which states keep...

One of Nation's Oldest Ski Spots Has a 'Difficult' Update

New Hampshire's Black Mountain won't open this season, due to 'circumstances beyond our control'

(Newser) - One of North America's very first skiing destinations will be shuttered for the first time in nearly 90 years. Outside reports that the Black Mountain Ski Area, located in Jackson, New Hampshire, won't be operating during the upcoming winter season, according to the Fichera family, which has owned...

Man Accused of Stalking Woman From His Plane

New Hampshire man has been known to throw tomatoes from the windows, witnesses say

(Newser) - A man has been accused of stalking a woman in New York via his small airplane, flying out of an airport in nearby Vermont, police said. Michael Arnold, 65, was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday in Bennington, Vermont. He was arrested Tuesday as he was driving into the William...

Marilyn Manson Is a Fugitive No More
Marilyn Manson
Sentenced on
Assault Charge
updated
Sep 18, 2023 5:35 PM CDT

Marilyn Manson Sentenced on Assault Charge

Judge imposes community service and a fine

(Newser) - Marilyn Manson received a sentence of 20 hours of community service and a fine on Monday in connection with a 2019 assault in New Hampshire. He had pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors, the AP reports. Manson, who was accused of blowing...

Young Professionals, Check Out the Work Climate Here

New England dominates Scholaroo's best states for workers trying to establish their careers

(Newser) - If you've just graduated or are graduating soon and are looking for a place to jump-start your career, some states offer more in the way of job markets and affordable living. Scholaroo attempts to flesh out which US states are the best for today's young professionals, using nearly...

Man Dies Trying to Rescue Mom, Child From NH River

They made it out, but Vincent Parr did not

(Newser) - A Massachusetts man died over the weekend while rescuing relatives from a New Hampshire river in the second such death in the state less than a week, officials said. A mother and a child became stuck around midday Sunday in a fast stretch of the Swift River in Albany, New...

Latest NH Poll Is More Bad News for DeSantis

Poll puts Chris Christie in second place

(Newser) - While Donald Trump remains on top of the polls with a huge lead over his rivals for the GOP nomination, the battle for second place appears to be heating up. In a new Emerson College Polling survey of New Hampshire, Chris Christie has overtaken Ron DeSantis in the early-voting state,...

Here Are the 10 Best, Worst States to Live In

Massachusetts tops WalletHub's list; New Mexico comes in last

(Newser) - Whether you're looking to relocate or just nosy about how your state ranks, WalletHub has a new analysis out on America's ideal places to live. The site looked at all 50 states across more than four dozen metrics, in five main categories: affordability; economy, including a state's...

Having a Baby Soon? One State Outranks the Others

Massachusetts tops WalletHub's list, while Mississippi comes in last

(Newser) - If your future plans include starting a family and you're open to a move (or wondering whether your current location is ideal), WalletHub has some insights. The site looked at all 50 states and the District of Columbia, not only on the issue of costs tied to having a...

This Is the Most Patriotic State in America

Virginia is for lovers (of the US), per WalletHub, while Arkansas needs to muster up more affection

(Newser) - It's the biggest holiday of the American summer, and flags are waving. As Americans light their grills and prepare to watch the Fourth's fireworks, WalletHub susses out which states are the most patriotic. To figure out where citizens are most likely to be decked out in their red,...

Sununu: Here's Why I'm Not Running for President

He plans to use his position as NH governor to help other candidates defeat Trump

(Newser) - The 2024 Republican White House field is getting crowded, and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has decided not to add to the congestion. "The stakes are too high for a crowded field to hand the nomination to a candidate who earns just 35 percent of the vote," he...

Pamela Smart, Jailed in Infamous Murder Case, Asks for &#39;Hope&#39;
Pamela Smart's
Quest for 'Hope' Falters
UPDATED
Mar 29, 2023 10:10 AM CDT

Pamela Smart's Quest for 'Hope' Falters

New Hampshire's highest court dismisses her petition

(Newser) - New Hampshire's highest court on Wednesday turned away the latest attempt to get a sentence reduction for Pamela Smart, who's serving life in prison for plotting with her teenage lover to have her husband killed in 1990. Having exhausted her judicial appeal options, Smart asked a state council...

Looking for Big Tips? These States Deliver

Delaware tops the list of Toast's quarterly 'Restaurant Trends Report'

(Newser) - Online eatery platform Toast is out with its quarterly "Restaurant Trends Report," for Q4 of last year, and among such stats as delivery orders during the Super Bowl, the site examined the state of tipping nationwide. Toast looked at average tips across the US and found that Cleveland...

'It Looked Like He Was Basically Sliding Down the Mountain'

Man records snowboarder, skier caught in avalanche at New Hampshire's Mount Washington

(Newser) - RJ Phipps was hiking up Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington over the weekend with his wife when he took out his camera to shoot a snowboarder and skier. Within seconds, Phipps watched as the two men were nearly engulfed by an avalanche, and he caught it all on video . The...

Chris Sununu Sees a 2024 Path in GOP
Chris Sununu
Getting Buzz as
2024 Contender
the rundown
Feb 21, 2023 12:12 PM CST

Chris Sununu Getting Buzz as 2024 Contender

New Hampshire's GOP governor positions himself as 'normal' alternative to Trump

(Newser) - New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has been making noises about running for president in the 2024 election, though the Republican hasn't officially announced a campaign. He has, however, set up a political action committee, notes the Hill . The 48-year-old also is keeping a relatively high profile in the national...

This Is the Most Educated State in America

Way to go, Massachusetts, according to WalletHub's latest rankings

(Newser) - A good education leads to better jobs, and who wouldn't want that opportunity? How long you're immersed in schooling, and where you get it, can make all the difference. WalletHub looked at all 50 states to determine which provide the best education, analyzing 18 metrics in two main...

Hall of Famer Says Daughter Is Mentally Ill

26-year-old is charged with abandoning newborn in woods

(Newser) - Dennis Eckersley says that his daughter Alexandra, who police say abandoned her newborn in the woods, is mentally ill and that the family hopes "Allie now accepts the treatment she desperately needs." The Hall of Fame pitcher and his family said in a statement that they didn't...

Cops: MLB Star's Daughter Left Newborn in Woods

Police say Alexandra Eckersley misled them about where they could find the infant

(Newser) - A 26-year-old woman has been charged with several counts after police said she gave birth in the New Hampshire woods, abandoned the newborn in a tent, and misled them about where they could find the infant. The child now is hospitalized and doing well, a police spokesman said. Alexandra Eckersley,...

Hiker Snapping Photos Falls to Death in New Hampshire

Authorities say man fell from atop Mt. Willard

(Newser) - A hiker fell to his death from an icy summit in New Hampshire over the weekend, reports WCVB . The unidentified man made it to the top of Mt. Willard in Crawford Notch on Saturday morning and was snapping photos of the view, according to the state's Fish and Game...

These Are the Best, Worst States for Jobs

Washington tops WalletHub's list; West Virginia comes in last

(Newser) - After a tumultuous couple of years marred by the pandemic, the job market is looking up, with many employers eagerly seeking new workers for their payrolls. Conditions for the job hunt are better in some states than in others, and WalletHub is here to break it all down. The site...

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