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Northeast Dogs Starring In World Cup-Themed Event From 'Puppy Bowl' Producers Northeast Dogs Starring In World Cup-Themed Event From 'Puppy Bowl' Producers
Northeast Dogs Starring In World Cup-Themed Event From 'Puppy Bowl' Producers Rescue dogs from across the Northeast will be competing for hearts and glory in an event inspired by the "Puppy Bowl" to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "LG Channels World Pup," a four-part puppy soccer tournament, will premiere on Wednesday, June 10, LG Electronics USA announced in a news release on Monday, June 1. The show will feature 48 adoptable rescue puppies representing eight national teams, like Australia, Germany, and the US. The bracket-style event comes from Bright Spot Content, which produces the "Puppy Bowl" each year before the Super Bowl for Animal Planet. "LG …
Bad Bunny In English: TikToker's Covers Help Fans Understand Super Bowl Halftime Show Songs Bad Bunny In English: TikToker's Covers Help Fans Understand Super Bowl Halftime Show Songs
Bad Bunny In English: TikToker's Covers Help Fans Understand Super Bowl Halftime Show Songs After Bad Bunny’s mostly Spanish halftime show at the Super Bowl, this TikToker’s English covers are helping millions follow along. Langston Norman, a TikToker who posts under the name “Gringo Corridos,” garnered more than 8M views for his English version of the 2022 hit “Tití Me Preguntó,” which translates to “Auntie Asked Me,” as of Tuesday, Feb. 10. The TikToker films himself in his car wearing green sunglasses and a straw hat similar to those worn by dancers in Bad Bunny’s Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Sunday, Feb. 8, where the Puerto Rican artist brought his culture a…
Tropical Storm Melissa Forms, Poses Hurricane Threat As Track Comes Into Focus Tropical Storm Melissa Forms, Poses Hurricane Threat As Track Comes Into Focus
Tropical Storm Melissa Forms, Poses Hurricane Threat As Track Comes Into Focus A brewing Caribbean system is poised to spin up fast, and it may not stop at a tropical storm. The National Hurricane Center said late Tuesday morning, Oct. 21, that Tropical Storm Melissa formed over the central Caribbean Sea. Residents in Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Jamaica and Cuba are being urged to monitor for heavy rain, flooding, strong winds and rough surf later this week. AccuWeather says Melissa is expected to track northwest toward the Greater Antilles, then slow down and begin a northward turn late this week in an environment favorable for strengthening to a hurricane. Foreca…
New Hurricane Could Form In Atlantic: Here's Week-Long Projected Path New Hurricane Could Form In Atlantic: Here's Week-Long Projected Path
New Hurricane Could Form In Atlantic: Here's Week-Long Projected Path The Atlantic is heating up again, with a new potential hurricane poised to form and another close behind. It's a one‑two punch that could steer rough seas toward Bermuda and the East Coast. As of Wednesday, Sept. 24, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said a tropical system that formed late Tuesday, Sept. 23, in the central Atlantic is organizing and could become a named storm soon, and possibly reach hurricane strength near Bermuda early next week.  A second tropical wave near the Lesser Antilles is expected to move toward the Bahamas and could also become a named system later this w…
Bad Bunny Refuses Mainland US Shows Over Immigration Raids: 'ICE Could Be Outside' Bad Bunny Refuses Mainland US Shows Over Immigration Raids: 'ICE Could Be Outside'
Bad Bunny Refuses Mainland US Shows Over Immigration Raids: 'ICE Could Be Outside' One of the world's biggest music stars says he's skipping the continental US because of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids under President Donald Trump. Superstar rapper Bad Bunny made the comments to British magazine i-D in an interview published on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The Puerto Rican superstar, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, told Variety in June that it was "unnecessary" to bring his Debí Tirar Más Fotos (I Should Have Taken More Photos) world tour to the mainland US. Bad Bunny confirmed to i-D that he left the 50 states off the t…
Two Tickets Win $1.787B Powerball Jackpot: Here's Where Two Tickets Win $1.787B Powerball Jackpot: Here's Where
Two Tickets Win $1.787B Powerball Jackpot: Here's Where Two tickets matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing, splitting a $1.787 billion jackpot — the second-largest in U.S. lottery history, officials said. The winning tickets were sold in Missouri and Texas, and matched all six numbers in last night’s drawing. They'll split the $1.787 billion jackpot. Nationwide, 18 tickets matched all five white balls to win $1 million prizes, with some sold locally:  The $1 million-winning tickets were sold in California (2), Colorado, Florida, Illinois (2), Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York (2), Ohio (…
New Update: Hand Sanitizers, Cleansers, Skin Protectants, Deodorant Pulled In Nationwide Recall New Update: Hand Sanitizers, Cleansers, Skin Protectants, Deodorant Pulled In Nationwide Recall
New Update: Hand Sanitizers, Cleansers, Skin Protectants, Deodorant Pulled In Nationwide Recall A nationwide recall has been expanded to include additional lots of hand sanitizers, cleansers, skin protectants, and a deodorant.  This action follows testing that flagged potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex, a group of bacteria that can cause serious, even life-threatening infections in people with weakened immune systems. DermaRite Industries made the new, voluntary recall on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced the new recall on Thursday, Aug. 28. DermaRite said it is acting out of an abundance of caution after potential micr…
Monster Hurricane Erin’s Path Holds Key To US Coastal Threat Monster Hurricane Erin’s Path Holds Key To US Coastal Threat
Monster Hurricane Erin’s Path Holds Key To US Coastal Threat Hurricane Erin had grown into a monstrous force in the Atlantic, and its next move could spell trouble for some of the East Coast’s most vulnerable spots. Packing winds that peaked at 160 mph, Erin has weakened to a still-dangerous Category 3 storm Sunday morning, Aug. 17, churning up life-threatening surf and rip currents from the Carolinas to New England.  The National Hurricane Center warns that the storm’s path over the next few days will be crucial in determining whether North Carolina’s Outer Banks, New York's Long Island, and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, face direct impacts or are s…
Now Packing 160 MPH Winds, Hurricane Erin Suddenly Becomes Category 5 Monster Now Packing 160 MPH Winds, Hurricane Erin Suddenly Becomes Category 5 Monster
Now Packing 160 MPH Winds, Hurricane Erin Suddenly Becomes Category 5 Monster Hurricane Erin has transformed from a formidable storm into a record-breaking powerhouse, roaring across the Atlantic with sustained winds of 160 mph and earning a rare Category 5 status. The National Hurricane Center confirmed Erin’s explosive intensification just before midday Saturday, Aug. 16.  A look at Erin's projected path through Friday, Aug. 22. AccuWeather Its surge to its status as the most potent possible storm on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale comes just 24 hours after it became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season.  The storm’s rapid stre…
Erin Strengthens To Become First Atlantic Hurricane Of 2025: Here's Latest Erin Strengthens To Become First Atlantic Hurricane Of 2025: Here's Latest
Erin Strengthens To Become First Atlantic Hurricane Of 2025: Here's Latest Erin has just become first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season.  The National Hurricane Center made the announcement in its 11 a.m. update on Friday, Aug. 15. Erin, which started the day as a tropical storm, is churning north of Puerto Rico, with its projected path steering between Bermuda and the US East Coast, and the core expected to pass near or north of the Leeward Islands on Saturday, Aug. 16. Forecasters caution that Erin’s exact track remains uncertain, but even a glancing blow could bring damaging winds, coastal flooding, and heavy rain to eastern North Carolina, Long Islan…
Erin Expected To Become Category 4 Hurricane As It Approaches US Coast Erin Expected To Become Category 4 Hurricane As It Approaches US Coast
Erin Expected To Become Category 4 Hurricane As It Approaches US Coast Tropical Storm Erin could be hours away from becoming a major Category 4 hurricane as it barrels across the Atlantic toward the US East Coast, raising alarms from the Caribbean to New England. Updated story - Erin Strengthens To Become First Atlantic Hurricane Of 2025: Here's Latest "Erin is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane later today," The National Hurricane Center said in a statement early Friday morning, Aug. 15. The center's latest advisory at 5 a.m. Friday placed Erin north of Puerto Rico, with its projected path steering between Bermuda and the US East Coast. For…
New Update: Tropical Storm Erin Nears Major Hurricane Status As East Coast Eyes Impact New Update: Tropical Storm Erin Nears Major Hurricane Status As East Coast Eyes Impact
New Update: Tropical Storm Erin Nears Major Hurricane Status As East Coast Eyes Impact Tropical Storm Erin, a brewing powerhouse in the Atlantic, is gaining strength and is forecast to become the season’s first hurricane by the weekend.  It has the potential to be a major hurricane, prompting millions along the US East Coast and Caribbean to keep a close watch. “People along the East Coast from the Carolinas to New England and Atlantic Canada should monitor forecast updates closely through the weekend," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said. As of the National Hurricane Center’s 5 p.m. advisory on Thursday, Aug. 14, Erin was centered across the north…
Erin Intensifying Over Atlantic, Could Threaten These Parts Of US East Coast Erin Intensifying Over Atlantic, Could Threaten These Parts Of US East Coast
Erin Intensifying Over Atlantic, Could Threaten These Parts Of US East Coast Tropical Storm Erin is gaining strength over the open Atlantic, with forecasters warning that the system could soon become one of the most powerful storms of the year, with parts of the East Coast potentially in its eventual path. Meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center and AccuWeather expect Erin to reach major hurricane strength this weekend, likely on Saturday, Aug. 16, as it passes north of the Leeward Islands, with the Bermuda High helping steer it toward open waters. A westward shift, however, could put the Bahamas, Bermuda, and the US East Coast — including eastern North Caro…
Erin’s Possible Paths: Projections Show Where Storm Could Go As It Nears Hurricane Strength Erin’s Possible Paths: Projections Show Where Storm Could Go As It Nears Hurricane Strength
Erin’s Possible Paths: Projections Show Where Storm Could Go As It Nears Hurricane Strength A strengthening tropical storm in the Atlantic is capturing attention, and for good reason.  "Erin is forecast to intensify into a major hurricane by the weekend, prompting heightened alerts across the Caribbean and along the US East Coast," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva. “At this point in the hurricane season, everyone needs to be prepared.  "Make sure your emergency supplies are stocked up, review your safety plans and evacuation routes, and check your insurance coverage. The climatological peak of hurricane season is just four weeks away.”  Acco…
First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Predicted To Form: Here's Timing First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Predicted To Form: Here's Timing
First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Predicted To Form: Here's Timing The Atlantic hurricane season is about to heat up, with forecasters predicting the first hurricane of 2025 will form this week and could intensify into a major storm as it churns westward across open waters. Now a tropical rainstorm, the system developed near the Cabo Verde Islands in the central Atlantic Ocean over the weekend. New Update: Major Hurricane Possible As Atlantic System Likely To Rapidly Strengthen On Sunday, Aug. 10, AccuWeather became the first source to issue a track and intensity forecast for the system, which is projected to strengthen late in the week and could reach …
Dangerous Bacteria Found in Popular Soaps: Nationwide Recall Hits US Homes, Hospitals Dangerous Bacteria Found in Popular Soaps: Nationwide Recall Hits US Homes, Hospitals
Dangerous Bacteria Found in Popular Soaps: Nationwide Recall Hits US Homes, Hospitals A nationwide recall is in effect for dozens of soap and skincare products sold in homes, hospitals, and care facilities after tests revealed dangerous bacterial contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration announced. New Jersey-based DermaRite Industries is pulling multiple lots of DermaKleen, DermaSarra, KleenFoam, and PeriGiene products from shelves nationwide, including Puerto Rico, after the products tested positive for Burkholderia cepacia, federal officials said. The bacteria can cause serious and potentially life-threatening infections, especially in people with weakened immune…
Coastal Concerns Grow As Atlantic Tropical Activity Ramps Up Coastal Concerns Grow As Atlantic Tropical Activity Ramps Up
Coastal Concerns Grow As Atlantic Tropical Activity Ramps Up The Atlantic hurricane season is ramping up, and forecasters are urging caution as several areas of tropical activity could impact the US Southeast and the Caribbean in the coming days. “The tropics were unusually quiet last August and into the start of September," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva. "The activity we’re seeing in the Atlantic basin right now is typical, not unusual. Every season is different." From Friday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 10, meteorologists are closely monitoring conditions near the Southeast coast, where a medium risk of tropical development could b…
Ex-Washington Wizards Player Danilo Gallinari's Wife Attacked By Shark Ex-Washington Wizards Player Danilo Gallinari's Wife Attacked By Shark
Ex-Washington Wizards Player Danilo Gallinari's Wife Attacked By Shark A beach outing turned harrowing for sportscaster Eleonora Boi, the pregnant wife of former NBA forward and ex-New York Knick Danilo Gallinari, when she was bitten by a shark only yards from the shoreline. The incident happened late last week in Puerto Rico, near a beach in Carolina, just east of San Juan. “I never thought I’d be attacked by a shark, especially near the shore on a super-crowded beach,” Boi wrote in an Instagram post dated Friday, Aug. 1, calling it “the worst day of my life.”  She added a sardonic score line —“Little mermaid from Sardinia 1, baby tiburón de Puerto…
Dried Fruit Product Sold In 43 States Recalled Over Listeria Risk Dried Fruit Product Sold In 43 States Recalled Over Listeria Risk
Dried Fruit Product Sold In 43 States Recalled Over Listeria Risk A nationwide recall is underway for a popular dried fruit snack sold through Sam’s Club, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, based in Cartersville, Georgia, issued the voluntary recall. This action followed internal product testing that identified harmful bacteria in select lots of its Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack. The product was distributed between Tuesday, July 1 and Friday, July 25, and shipped to stores in 43 states and Puerto Rico. No illnesses have been reported. The 15-count boxes, identified by UPC 1 9396…
Wendy's Newest Meal Takes Dark Turn With Wednesday Addams: See What's In It Wendy's Newest Meal Takes Dark Turn With Wednesday Addams: See What's In It
Wendy's Newest Meal Takes Dark Turn With Wednesday Addams: See What's In It It's a collaboration of dreams (or nightmares, really) for fans of a hit Netflix show. Wendy's is releasing a "Meal of Misfortune," themed after the mysterious comedy "Wednesday." The meals will be available in US restaurants on Monday, Aug. 4. The show starring Jenna Ortega features Wednesday Addams, a character originally from the classic sitcom "The Addams Family." Part one of the second season debuts on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The limited-time meal includes "Rest in 10-Piece" chicken nuggets, small "Cursed & Crispy" french fries, two mystery "Dips of Dread" sauces, and a cherr…
Southwest Adding Popular Caribbean Island, Airline's First New Destination In Years Southwest Adding Popular Caribbean Island, Airline's First New Destination In Years
Southwest Adding Popular Caribbean Island, Airline's First New Destination In Years Southwest Airlines is planning to begin flights to a popular Caribbean destination as the carrier expands its network for the first time in about five years. Southwest is looking to fly to St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands for the first time, the airline said in a news release on Monday, July 14. Service to Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) in Charlotte Amalie is expected to begin in "early 2026," pending government approval. St. Thomas would be Southwest's first new destination since 2021. "Today marks an exciting milestone for the US Virgin Islands and our growing tou…
Alert Issued After Plastic Found In Popular Beef Jerky Products Alert Issued After Plastic Found In Popular Beef Jerky Products
Alert Issued After Plastic Found In Popular Beef Jerky Products A possible contamination risk has triggered a nationwide warning for beef jerky sticks distributed across the US and Puerto Rico. Federal officials say some of the ready-to-eat snacks may contain pieces of clear plastic — prompting a public health alert from the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The affected products include: 6.9-ounce bags of “Riverbend Ranch Original Beef Stick,” with six 1.15-ounce vacuum-sealed packages inside and a best-by date of Nov. 27, 2026 6.9-ounce bags of “Riverbend Ranch Jalapeño Beef Stick,” with the same size and date…
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter Dies Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter Dies
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter Dies David Souter, a Republican-appointed Supreme Court justice who became known for siding with its liberal wing in nearly two decades as a justice, has died. He was age 85. The court announced he died "peacefully" on Thursday, May 8, at his home in Concord, New Hampshire. No cause of death was given. The Harvard University graduate and Melrose, Massachusetts native joined the high court in 1990 after being nominated by former President George H.W. Bush. Souter served on the Supreme Court until 2009, when he retired at age 69. He had served as New Hampshire's attorney general and was a …
Fyre Festival 2 Postponed Due To Lack Of Venue Fyre Festival 2 Postponed Due To Lack Of Venue
Fyre Festival 2 Postponed Due To Lack Of Venue Anyone with a craving for a bland cheese sandwich is not going to like this news. Fyre Festival 2, the sequel to the infamous failed music festival that promised luxury but instead delivered tents and stale cheese sandwiches and sent Billy McFarland, a Short Hills native, to prison, has been postponed, organizers said on Wednesday, April 16. The event was scheduled to take place in Mexico at the end of May, only they were unable to find a venue. No musical guests had been announced, though tickets went on sale anyway, starting at $1,400. Top tickets were sold for $1 million with a promise o…
IRS Announces These Changes For 2025 Filing Season IRS Announces These Changes For 2025 Filing Season
IRS Announces These Changes For 2025 Filing Season As the 2025 tax filing season progresses, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has outlined key updates taxpayers need to know when preparing their 2024 returns.  These changes affect deductions, tax credits, filing deadlines, and eligibility for various tax benefits. Key Filing Updates and Deadlines The deadline for submitting Form 1040 or 1040-SR for the 2024 tax year is Tuesday, April 15.  Taxpayers are urged to wait until they receive all necessary documents before filing to avoid processing delays or errors. The IRS also recommends creating an IRS Online Account for secu…
Newly Named Tropical Storm Sara Forms: Here's Latest Newly Named Tropical Storm Sara Forms: Here's Latest
Newly Named Tropical Storm Sara Forms: Here's Latest There's a brand-new tropical storm with just two weeks remaining in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. A system in the central Caribbean Sea called Tropical Depression 19 was upgraded to Tropical Storm Sara on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 14. It's now moving westward toward Central America.  Tropical storm warnings are in effect for parts of Honduras and Nicaragua.  "Residents in these areas should monitor the storm's progress and follow local advisories," the National Hurricane Center said. Current projections have the storm headed to Florida on Wednesday, Nov. 20. (See the …
Man Who Made Thousands Of Harassing Calls From MD To Congressional Offices Sentenced: Feds Man Who Made Thousands Of Harassing Calls From MD To Congressional Offices Sentenced: Feds
Man Who Made Thousands Of Harassing Calls From MD To Congressional Offices Sentenced: Feds A Queens man who made more than 12,000 calls to dozens of Congressional offices and threatened to kill a staffer has been sentenced to more than a year in prison, federal authorities announced. Ade Salim Lilly, 35, was sentenced to 13 months in prison, followed by 36 months of supervised release for making threats and "conducting a campaign of pervasive harassing communications against members of Congress," according to the US Attorney's Office. Court documents state that beginning in early February 2022, and continuing through his arrest in November last year, Lilly made more than 12,…
Walmart Issues Massive Recall For Juice Product Sold In 23 States, Including Maryland Walmart Issues Massive Recall For Juice Product Sold In 23 States, Including Maryland
Walmart Issues Massive Recall For Juice Product Sold In 23 States, Including Maryland Apple juice sold at Walmart has been recalled due to high arsenic levels. The US Food and Drug Administration says 9,535 cases of the company's  Great Value brand 100 percent apple juice were sold in six-packs of 8-ounce plastic bottles bearing this expiration date: Best if Used by DEC2824 CT89-6, and a UPC code of 0-78742-29655-5. According to the FDA, the product contains inorganic arsenic above the action level set in industry guidance (13.2 parts per billion). They were sold in 23 states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia,…
Maryland Man Picks Up Sweetener For Sweetheart, $50K Lottery Ticket During Lucky Walmart Trip Maryland Man Picks Up Sweetener For Sweetheart, $50K Lottery Ticket During Lucky Walmart Trip
Maryland Man Picks Up Sweetener For Sweetheart, $50K Lottery Ticket During Lucky Walmart Trip A romantic Carroll County man has big plans after winning a $50,000 jackpot on a Maryland Lottery scratcher sold at an area Walmart. Sporting his finest Slayer t-shirt this week, Westminster resident Brian Murray was happy to take the short trek to Maryland Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore on Aug. 14 to claim the unexpected five-figure prize. "I wore my favorite band shirt to (make the) claim," he said while signing the paperwork to collect his money. "This is the coolest thing that has ever happened to me."  Murray said that he tends to play a few scratch-off tickets every other wee…
Costco Raising Membership Fees In US, Canada Costco Raising Membership Fees In US, Canada
Costco Raising Membership Fees In US, Canada The Costco Wholesale Corporation has announced membership hikes in the US and Canada for the first time in seven years, according to a news release by the company issued on Wednesday, July 10.  Costco opened the release sharing a June sales growth in the US of 5.6%, which is higher than the past 44 weeks of just 4.4%, the company experienced a decrease in revenue internationally.  On the heels of sharing that news, the company made the announcement about raising the membership fees in both the US and Canada beginning Sept. 1.  Annual memberships are rising $5 making them $65…