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John Oliver makes his Days of Our Lives debut as Devlin St. John, Salem’s chief water inspector, in a plot that centers on a contaminated well, scrutiny of decontamination data, and a potential DiMera Pharma cover-up, amid light soap‑opera romance and intrigue.
Residents in Salem, Oregon, opposed Verrus’s plan for a $5.1 billion data center, turning up at a public hearing with a guillotine prop to voice their concerns. Company reps left early citing safety fears, while locals pressed questions about NDA secrecy and the project’s lack of details on water and power use. The city council responded with measures to ban non-disclosure agreements with developers, form a data center task force, and implement a 120-day moratorium on new data center projects, signaling increased community influence over such developments.
Gov. Tina Kotek ordered the withdrawal of Oregon’s land sale contract with Verrus for the Mill Creek Corporate Center data center in southeast Salem, saying state land should be managed to benefit local communities and align with Oregon’s priorities on affordability, responsible development and natural-resource protection. The $5.1 billion Oakline project, which would have created about 75 permanent jobs and generated tax revenue, faced protests and concerns about water use, energy, and infrastructure, leading to the cancellation. Verrus criticized the unilateral decision, while Salem officials mull a moratorium on AI data centers in the city.
Peacock revealed Love Island USA season 8’s cast, including Vasana Montgomery, owner of Salem’s Vanity Square Studios, as one of 12 bombshells for the June 2 premiere; the Fiji-shot reality dating show awards $100,000 to the winning couple, with daily Peacock episodes and audience votes shaping couples and arrivals.
Patrick Gordon of Salem was arrested and arraigned for possessing materials to create explosive devices and illegal firearms, including a 3D printer used for ghost guns, following an investigation by Massachusetts authorities. Bail was set at $100,000, and his next court date is January 20, 2026.
Eleven people were hospitalized after a stabbing at the Union Gospel Mission in Salem, Oregon, with a suspect in custody. The attacker, a man new to the facility, reportedly became violent after a fight and was found with a knife. The incident was captured on security video, and the victims included staff and individuals at the homeless services provider.
An EF-1 tornado hit Salem, Virginia, on Sunday night, traveling two miles with winds of 100-105 mph and causing significant damage to trees, homes, and power lines. Despite the destruction, no injuries were reported.
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado with wind speeds of 100-105 mph hit Salem, Virginia, on Sunday evening, marking possibly the first recorded tornado in the city since 1950. The tornado traveled roughly two miles with a width of 300 yards, causing damage but no reported injuries. Further details will be released after the ongoing storm survey.
Sean Patrick Palmer, an Oklahoma man, was arrested for allegedly throwing a pipe bomb at The Satanic Temple in Salem, Massachusetts. The incident, captured on surveillance cameras, caused minor fire and related damage to the temple's exterior. A handwritten note found nearby indicated a religious motive, and evidence including a social media post and a purchase of materials linked Palmer to the crime. He faces a charge that could lead to a prison sentence of at least five years and up to 20 years, if convicted.
Richard Ackerman, a 22-year-old man from Salem, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, including stealing a Capitol police officer's helmet and throwing a water bottle at officers. He referred to the stolen helmet as his "war trophy." Ackerman's sentencing is scheduled for July 25 in Washington, D.C., and more than 1,300 people have been charged in connection with the Capitol attack.
An explosive device was thrown onto the porch of the Satanic Temple in Salem, Massachusetts, causing cosmetic damage to the building. The device failed to detonate successfully and was only discovered hours later. The situation has been contained, and police have confirmed there is no ongoing threat. This incident follows previous attacks on the temple, including a fire set in 2022. The co-founder of the Satanic Temple described the attempted firebombing as a terroristic threat and emphasized the potential danger posed by such actions.
The Salem Satanic Temple was bombed in an apparent act of terrorism, prompting an investigation by the FBI and local police. No one was injured in the attack, and previous threats against the temple have been reported. The co-founder of the temple condemned the bombing as a "horrific act" and emphasized the need to respect religious diversity. The incident is being treated as a serious escalation, and law enforcement agencies are working together to investigate the bombing.
An explosive device was thrown onto the porch of the Satanic Temple in Salem, Massachusetts, causing damage to the building. No one was inside at the time, and police are investigating the incident with federal authorities. The temple has faced threats and attacks in the past, and a spokesperson for The Satanic Temple believes these incidents are fueled by misconceptions. The public is urged to provide any information related to the incident to the Salem Police Department.
A 16-year-old boy turned himself in to the Salem Police Department for a deadly shooting at Bush’s Pasture Park, and has been charged with murder, attempted murder, assault, and unlawful use of a weapon. The victim was a teenager who was shot and killed in the park, and two other teens were found at the scene with gunshot wounds.
Oregonians rallied in Salem urging Governor Kotek not to sign House Bill 4002, which effectively ends Measure 110, a voter-approved law decriminalizing possession of small amounts of hard drugs. The bill would create an unclassified misdemeanor for drug possession and give law enforcement discretion to send individuals to treatment or jail. Advocates argue that the reform will disproportionately impact people of color, while state leaders emphasize the need to address the addiction crisis.