Jon Cypher Dies: 'Hill Street Blues,' 'Major Dad' Actor Spent Decades On Screen Jon Cypher Dies: 'Hill Street Blues,' 'Major Dad' Actor Spent Decades On Screen
Jon Cypher Dies: 'Hill Street Blues,' 'Major Dad' Actor Spent Decades On Screen A well-known actor whose career stretched from Broadway and live television to some of TV's most recognizable dramas and comedies has died. Jon Cypher, the New York City native best known for playing Chief Fletcher Daniels on "Hill Street Blues," died Monday, Aug. 3, at his home in Central Point, Oregon, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 94. A specific cause of death has not yet been released. Cypher appeared throughout the 1981-87 run of "Hill Street Blues" and later played Brigadier General Marcus Craig on the CBS sitcom "Major Dad." He appeared in 69 episodes of "Major Dad" fro…
Great White Shark Pulls Lifeguard Underwater At Popular New England Beach Great White Shark Pulls Lifeguard Underwater At Popular New England Beach
Great White Shark Pulls Lifeguard Underwater At Popular New England Beach A lifeguard escaped after a great white shark dragged him several feet underwater at a popular Maine beach. The encounter happened at Scarborough Beach State Park on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 8. The lifeguard was swimming with a rescue torpedo when the shark grabbed the device, according to the Scarborough Police Department. News Center Maine identified the lifeguard as park director Greg Wilfert. The shark pulled Wilfert about 5 to 6 feet below the surface before he freed himself from the strap attached to the rescue torpedo. Wilfert was able to swim safely back to sh…
Free Insomnia Cookies Celebrate Start Of College: How To Get Some Free Insomnia Cookies Celebrate Start Of College: How To Get Some
Free Insomnia Cookies Celebrate Start Of College: How To Get Some Insomnia Cookies is giving incoming college freshmen a sweet start to the school year. The late-night bakery chain is offering 30,000 free six-packs of Classic cookies to members of the Class of 2030, the company announced in a news release on Monday, Aug. 10. Enrollment begins at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Incoming freshmen can qualify by joining Insomnia's rewards program or updating an existing account with their university and an expected graduation year of 2030. The first 30,000 eligible students across the US will automatically receive a reward for a free Freshman 6-Pack…
Flight Canceled After Child Refuses To Stay Buckled In Seat: Reports Flight Canceled After Child Refuses To Stay Buckled In Seat: Reports
Flight Canceled After Child Refuses To Stay Buckled In Seat: Reports A flight from British Columbia to Toronto was canceled after a young child refused to stay seated with their seat belt secured, according to reports. Porter Airlines Flight 444 was preparing to depart Victoria International Airport when the incident happened on Thursday, Aug. 6. The aircraft had left the terminal and was heading toward the runway when crew members saw the child standing in their seat. The plane returned to the terminal because it couldn't safely take off while the child wasn't secured, and passengers were eventually told to leave the aircraft. "Attempts by the ac…
Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight
Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight Major changes could be coming to the way the federal government oversees what's in Americans' food. The US Department of Health and Human Services announced two proposed policy changes on Monday, Aug. 10, aimed at tightening oversight of food ingredients and establishing a federal standard for ultra-processed foods. The FDA proposed requiring food manufacturers to notify the agency when they determine that a substance added to human or animal food is Generally Recognized as Safe, or GRAS. This would replace a system that has allowed manufacturers to make some GRAS determinations without no…
New England’s Largest Pizza Festival Bringing 30-Plus Pizzerias From Mass, CT, Italy To Boston New England’s Largest Pizza Festival Bringing 30-Plus Pizzerias From Mass, CT, Italy To Boston
New England’s Largest Pizza Festival Bringing 30-Plus Pizzerias From Mass, CT, Italy To Boston Any way you slice it, Boston will become the upper crust of New England’s pizza scene for one weekend next month. The Boston Pizza Festival returns to City Hall Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, and Sunday, Sept. 20. Organizers expect more than 30 pizzerias to serve slices to over 20,000 guests. The lineup includes Sally’s Apizza from New Haven. Rossopomodoro at Eataly will also take part. Pizza Taxi from Vico Equense, Italy, will make the trip to Boston.  Raffaele Russo of Boston’s Quattro, whom organizers describe as the world’s sixth-ranked pizza maker, is also set to appear. Ven…
MA Among 5 Best States To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why MA Among 5 Best States To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
MA Among 5 Best States To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why From strong schools and health care to high incomes and low crime, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best States to Live In list on Monday, Aug. 10. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, quality of life, and safety. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic reasons. "When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing price…
These MA ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate These MA ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate
These MA ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate Communities across the Northeast dominated a new ranking of the nation's hottest housing markets. Realtor.com released its 2026 list of the hottest ZIP codes in the US on Monday, Aug. 10. The report ranked markets based on buyer demand and how quickly homes sold. The rankings were based on Realtor.com listing data from January through June 2026, using unique views per property to measure demand and days on market to measure how quickly homes sold. "This year's hottest ZIP codes tell us that buyers aren't simply chasing the lowest price tag anymore — they're chasing space, character an…
7UP Changing Recipe In Biggest Shakeup In 15+ Years: See What's New 7UP Changing Recipe In Biggest Shakeup In 15+ Years: See What's New
7UP Changing Recipe In Biggest Shakeup In 15+ Years: See What's New 7UP is putting lime first in what the soda brand is calling its biggest evolution in more than 15 years. Keurig Dr Pepper announced the change for the popular lemon-lime soda in a news release on Monday, Aug. 10. The new 7UP Lime Lemon formula will begin rolling out nationwide in mid-August. The lime-first recipe will be used in 7UP's regular, zero sugar, cherry, and cherry zero sugar versions.  "This is a bold reinvention of one of America's most iconic soda brands for a new generation of consumers — starting with the flavor itself," said Drew Panay…
Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños
Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños A growing food-safety scare involving contaminated jalapeños has spread to prepared meat and poultry products sold at major retailers. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on Saturday, Aug. 8, for 18 ready-to-eat products containing jalapeños tied to a multistate Salmonella outbreak. The alert covers prepared foods sold under brands including Taylor Farms, Ready Meals, and Meal Simple. Products were distributed through major retailers, including Kroger, Walmart, HEB, and Albertsons. The implicated jalapeños were grown in Sinaloa…
Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion
Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion A brazen intruder turned an alleged break-in at Kim Kardashian's $60 million Los Angeles-area estate into something resembling a joy ride. A 27-year-old man was arrested at Kardashian's Hidden Hills property Sunday, Aug. 9, after security spotted him loading items into a vehicle shortly before 4 p.m., according to authorities and multiple reports. Kardashian, 45, and her children were not home.  Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to the gated community after security personnel alerted authorities. The department's Malibu/Lost Hills station serves Hidde…
Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows
Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows Rock icon Joan Jett has abruptly pulled the plug on her remaining 2026 concerts. The 67-year-old singer and guitarist canceled two September appearances after undergoing orthopedic surgery for a fractured vertebra following an injury, according to multiple reports. Her team announced the news in an Instagram Story on Wednesday, Aug. 5.  People reported that Jett will focus on physical therapy and healing while recovering from surgery. No additional details about how she was injured have been disclosed.  The cancellations affect a Saturday, Sept. 5 performance in Costa Mesa, Calif…
This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds
This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds Your next workout may not require a gym membership or even a pair of sneakers. Scientists say one everyday skill could help the brain stay healthier as people age, with growing evidence suggesting the benefits extend well beyond communication. Multiple reports highlighted new findings after researchers presented data showing adults who speak more than one language tend to have younger-looking brains and may be less likely to experience accelerated biological aging. Medical News Today summarized the research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum. One of…
'Rounds Of Heavy, Wet Snow': Farmers' Almanac Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern 'Rounds Of Heavy, Wet Snow': Farmers' Almanac Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern
'Rounds Of Heavy, Wet Snow': Farmers' Almanac Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern A newly released long-range forecast is offering an early look at a winter that could prove especially tricky across the Northeast. The Farmers' Almanac says the 2026-27 season may bring sharp weather contrasts nationwide, with an unpredictable mix of precipitation expected across the Northeast. "The Northeast may face one of the season’s most complicated winter patterns," the Farmers' Almanac said. The outlook calls for a mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain, and snow, with the type of precipitation varying depending on storm tracks and temperatures. "Coastal communities could receive more …
Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States
Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States Health officials in multiple states are warning residents about a potentially deadly bacterial threat that becomes more common as waters warm. Seven deaths have now been reported this year from Vibrio vulnificus infections in Louisiana and Florida, according to official state health data.  The bacterium can cause rapidly progressing, life-threatening infections and, in some cases, destroy tissue around an infected wound. Louisiana's Department of Health said Thursday, Aug. 6, that five people had died among nine reported cases in the state this year. Florida has recorded 14 case…
Celtics Legend Don Nelson Dies: Second-Winningest Coach In League History Celtics Legend Don Nelson Dies: Second-Winningest Coach In League History
Celtics Legend Don Nelson Dies: Second-Winningest Coach In League History One of basketball's most influential and unconventional figures has died. Don Nelson, the Hall of Fame coach who ranks second in NBA history in regular-season victories, died Sunday, Aug. 9, at age 86, the Golden State Warriors announced. " 'Nellie' was one of the most innovative and influential coaches in NBA history and an iconic figure in Warriors history," Golden State's statement read. Nelson compiled a 1,335-1,063 record during 31 seasons as an NBA head coach. Only Gregg Popovich has more regular-season victories. Nelson held the league record for nearly 12 years before Popovich surp…
Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup
Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup Breakfast aisles are about to look a little different, though the company behind some of America's best-known cereals says fans shouldn't notice much when they take their first bite. WK Kellogg Co announced Thursday, Aug. 6, that it will eliminate artificial colors across its entire cereal portfolio, with production of the new recipes beginning later this year and products arriving on store shelves before year's end. The move comes a full year ahead of the company's original schedule. The transition includes colorful favorites such as Kellogg's Froot Loops and Kellogg's Apple Jacks. Instead…
Midair Scare: Delta Passengers Use Emergency Slides After Flight Turns Back Midair Scare: Delta Passengers Use Emergency Slides After Flight Turns Back
Midair Scare: Delta Passengers Use Emergency Slides After Flight Turns Back A Delta passenger plane was forced to turn around shortly after takeoff before passengers made an emergency exit from the aircraft. Delta Flight 2204 bound for Florida returned safely to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday, Aug. 8, after smoke was reported in the cockpit, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.  The Boeing 757-200 had been headed from Atlanta to Orlando, Florida, when the problem developed. The FAA said the aircraft returned to Atlanta at about 8 a.m. Passengers then evacuated using emergency slides onto a taxiway. The agency is inve…
Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast
Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast A new long-range outlook is offering an early look at what fall could bring across the Northeast. The Old Farmer's Almanac says cooler-than-average weather is expected across much of the eastern US this September and October, with notable differences in rainfall depending on location. For the Northeast, the Almanac projects below-average temperatures overall, along with wetter-than-normal conditions compared with historical averages. That pattern would mark a distinctly cooler turn for New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts as the season progresses. The outlook…
A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging
A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging One of nutrition’s loudest messages may have the formula for a longer, healthier life flipped backward. A sweeping scientific review published in the Cell Press Blue Journal finds that eating less protein consistently extends lifespan and improves metabolic health in laboratory models, including yeast, fruit flies, and rodents. The human evidence is far thinner. No study has shown that protein restriction extends a person’s lifespan. Short-term human trials have, however, found improvements in blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, and body fat, according to the review. The findings raise…
Child Chokes On Popular Toy, Prompting Nationwide Recall Child Chokes On Popular Toy, Prompting Nationwide Recall
Child Chokes On Popular Toy, Prompting Nationwide Recall A popular baby teething toy is being recalled after a child choked on it, federal regulators said. Okabesini-us issued the recall for about 2,180 Little Rawr Silicone Pull String Teething Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Aug. 6. The teethers violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard because the silicone strings are smaller and longer than allowed. The recalled toy's strings can reach the back of a child's throat and become lodged, creating a serious and deadly choking hazard. Okabesini-us has received one report of the toy's strings reaching the ba…
Suspect Slapped With 5,500+ Charges For Raping Teen 'Almost Daily' For Years: Affidavit Suspect Slapped With 5,500+ Charges For Raping Teen 'Almost Daily' For Years: Affidavit
Suspect Slapped With 5,500+ Charges For Raping Teen 'Almost Daily' For Years: Affidavit A Pennsylvania man accused of raping a teenage girl "almost daily" for years is facing thousands of criminal charges, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Friday, Aug. 7. Nicholas Allen Spencer, 37, of Clearfield, was charged following an investigation that began when a 16-year-old girl went to Pennsylvania State Police to report sexual messages she said she had been receiving from him, according to the affidavit. The teen arrived at the PSP Clearfield station with a parent on Sunday, May 17, and showed investigators messages Spencer had sent her that day, investigators w…
Manhunt Over: Cops Capture Son Wanted In Father's NY Killing, Police Say Manhunt Over: Cops Capture Son Wanted In Father's NY Killing, Police Say
Manhunt Over: Cops Capture Son Wanted In Father's NY Killing, Police Say A multi-day manhunt for a man accused of killing his 70-year-old father and setting his Orange County home on fire ended after tips from the public led New York State Police to him, authorities said. Thomas D. Ryan, 32, was taken into custody at about 12:10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, following a coordinated search in Schoharie County, State Police said. Ryan was wanted in connection with the Thursday, Aug. 6 homicide of his father, Robert Ryan, at his home at 512 Greenville Turnpike in the Town of Greenville, police said. Robert "Bob" Ryan was born May 14, 1956, to Catherine and David Ryan o…
Cause Of Death Released For NBA Player Brandon Clarke, 29 Cause Of Death Released For NBA Player Brandon Clarke, 29
Cause Of Death Released For NBA Player Brandon Clarke, 29 Nearly three months after Brandon Clarke’s sudden death stunned the NBA, authorities have determined what killed him. The 29-year-old died from the effects of heroin and cocaine, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner announced Friday, Aug. 7. His death was ruled accidental.  Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, was found unresponsive in his bedroom at about 5 p.m. Monday, May 11, according to the medical examiner. Paramedics pronounced him dead at 5:15 p.m.  A deputy medical examiner examined Clarke the following day at the department’s Forensic Science…
Mountain Dew Releasing New Flavor With Special Twist: How To Get It Mountain Dew Releasing New Flavor With Special Twist: How To Get It
Mountain Dew Releasing New Flavor With Special Twist: How To Get It A popular flavor of Mountain Dew is celebrating its 22nd birthday with a little bit of spice. Mountain Dew Zero Sugar Baja Leo will launch exclusively through TikTok Shop starting at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 12, according to food review website Sporked. The limited-edition soda blends spiced mango, chili lime, and black pepper. Each $8 bundle includes one 12-ounce can of Baja Leo in commemorative birthday packaging and a 12-pack of original Baja Blast. The bundles will be available while supplies last. The release comes 22 years after Baja Blast debuted exclusively at Taco Bell on July 2…
Teen Dressed As Clown Accused Of Stabbing Man To Death: 'I Have A Gift For You' Teen Dressed As Clown Accused Of Stabbing Man To Death: 'I Have A Gift For You'
Teen Dressed As Clown Accused Of Stabbing Man To Death: 'I Have A Gift For You' A teen was accused of dressing up as a clown and randomly stabbing a man to death at a bus stop, authorities said. John Wesley Allen Jr., 78, of Jennings, Missouri, was killed while waiting for the bus shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, Illinois State Police said in a news release. The killing happened at the bus stop near 76th and State streets in East St. Louis, Illinois. East St. Louis police responded to a report of a body in the road and found Allen, who had been stabbed in what state police called a "random attack." State police special agents quickly identif…
Man Found Asleep After Allegedly Boarding JetBlue Plane Illegally Man Found Asleep After Allegedly Boarding JetBlue Plane Illegally
Man Found Asleep After Allegedly Boarding JetBlue Plane Illegally A routine inspection of a parked passenger jet led to a discovery workers certainly weren't expecting. Samuel Prescott Lackey, 32, was arrested Sunday, Aug. 2, after he allegedly scaled an 8-foot, barbed-wire-topped fence at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and entered a remote maintenance area, authorities said. Lackey, a Fort Lauderdale resident, later boarded a parked JetBlue Airbus A320 using portable maintenance stairs, according to ABC News and CBS News Miami.  The aircraft had been left with a rear door open while maintenance work was being completed at a private…
New Survey Reveals What Diners Say About Kids, Dogs In Restaurants New Survey Reveals What Diners Say About Kids, Dogs In Restaurants
New Survey Reveals What Diners Say About Kids, Dogs In Restaurants Diners are showing more interest in adults-only and dog-friendly restaurants, according to a new study. Younger consumers are also driving demand for protein-packed menus, health-focused ingredients, and family-style meals, Lightspeed Commerce said in its State of Hospitality 2026 report. The survey included people in the US, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Three in four consumers said restaurants should offer some form of adults-only dining, including 79% of parents. Half of respondents said restrictions on children should depend on…
Deadly Fall Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of Popular Ladders Deadly Fall Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of Popular Ladders
Deadly Fall Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of Popular Ladders More than 1.7 million ladders are being recalled after bolts broke while people were using them, creating a risk of serious injury or death from falls. Louisville Ladder recalled about 1.77 million of its Louisville, Featherlite, Lite and Century attic stairway ladders, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 6. Another 13,054 ladders were sold in Canada. The CPSC said the bolts can break while the ladders are in use. The company has received 11 reports of bolts breaking, including one injury involving the neck, head and back. The recall covers Louisville, Featherlite…
Retired NYPD Chief Drowns In Backyard Pool; Found By Family Member: Police Retired NYPD Chief Drowns In Backyard Pool; Found By Family Member: Police
Retired Nypd Chief Drowns In Backyard Pool; Found By Family Member: Police A retired NYPD chief who spent decades protecting New Yorkers drowned in a backyard pool at his Long Island home, authorities said. Anthony J. Izzo, 75, of Stony Brook, was found by a family member in the pool at his Malverne Lane home at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Sixth Precinct officers and members of the Stony Brook Fire Department pulled Izzo from the pool and performed CPR, police said. Izzo was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detective…
VIDEO: Off-Duty Detectives Restrain Unruly Passenger On Flight From Newark To Fort Lauderdale VIDEO: Off-Duty Detectives Restrain Unruly Passenger On Flight From Newark To Fort Lauderdale
Video: Off-Duty Detectives Restrain Unruly Passenger On Flight From Newark To Fort Lauderdale Video shows three off-duty Bergen County sheriff’s detectives and a retired police chief stepping in to restrain an unruly passenger causing a disturbance aboard a United Airlines flight from Newark earlier this week. Bergen County Sheriff’s Office detectives Cesar Fernandez, Jonathan Veloz and Gianina Ocasio were aboard the flight when passenger Daniel Borman appeared intoxicated and began causing a disturbance on Wednesday, Aug. 5, according to Sheriff Anthony Cureton. The flight had departed Newark and was bound for Fort Lauderdale, and Borman, 36, is reportedly from Springfield…