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Business
Miller Launches Beer-Infused Popsicles Inspired By Cult-Favorite Cocktail
Miller High Life is serving up another dive bar remix and this time, it's frozen on a stick. The iconic beer brand has teamed up with Tipsy Scoop to launch the Spaghett-sicle, Miller announced on Monday, July 14. The news was first reported exclusively by TODAY. The popsicle flavor is inspired by the Spaghett cocktail, which is made with Miller High Life, Aperol liqueur, and lemon or lime juice. The drink puts a dive-bar spin on an Aperol spritz, replacing Prosecco and sparkling water with the "Champagne of Beers." The limited-time frozen treat is made with real Miller High Life, lemo…
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TSA Clarifies Rule Involving Status Of Popular Carry-On Item
Before you zip up your suitcase, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wants you to rethink where you stash one of the most-used travel gadgets of the smartphone era. The agency has issued a summer reminder about portable power banks—those pocket-size lithium-ion battery packs that keep phones and tablets alive on long flights. The bottom line: they are allowed only in carry-on luggage, never in checked bags. TSA’s rule is explicit: Carry-On Bags: Yes Checked Bags: No "Portable chargers or power banks containing a lithium ion battery must be packed in carry-on bags," the …
Police & Fire
Man Snags Car Keys Off Bergen County Bar, Torches Stolen Ride: Prosecutor
A 60-year-old Hackensack man is facing a string of serious charges after police say he stole a car outside a bar in Garfield and intentionally set it on fire just a few blocks away. Troy R. Taylor was arrested on Friday, July 11, after police say he sparked a car fire in the early morning hours on Monroe Street, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said in a release Monday. At around 1:17 a.m., Garfield Police responded to a report of a stolen 2019 Honda Civic in the area. The owner told police they had placed their car keys on the bar inside a nearby tavern when they went missing, Musella…
Real Estate
$85M Sale Of North Jersey Luxury Apartments Finalized
A sprawling luxury apartment community in Morris Plains just sold for a whopping $85 million, officials with CBRE announced on Friday, July 11. The buyer, whose name has not been released, purchased Signature Place, a 197-unit Class A complex featuring high-end finishes and resort-style amenities, from Veris Residential, a New Jersey-based real estate investment trust. Built in 2018, Signature Place offers apartments averaging more than 1,000 square feet and is loaded with perks: a pool, yoga studio, golf simulator, movie theater, conference rooms, pet spa, and a clubroom with game tables a…
Police & Fire
NJ Transit Bus Driver Ran Red Light In Crash That Left Cop Critical: Prosecutor
A 40-year-old Orange NJ Transit bus driver has been charged after crashing into a police car in Roseland, authorities announced Monday, July 14. On Friday, June 20, at 4:12 p.m., a bus driven by Djimmy Evra was speeding and ran through a red light, slamming into a police car at Livingston Avenue and Prudential Drive, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II and Roseland Police Chief Director Livio Cioffi said. The officer, Mark Miller, a 29-year-old Bloomfield resident, sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a nearby hospital, authorities said. Evra and three other pas…
News
$1.1 Million: River Vale Lotto Player Splits Jackpot
It was a sensational Sunday for two lottery players in Bergen County and Ocean County, respectively. Their tickets, sold in Little Egg Harbor and River Vale, matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Sunday, July 13, splitting the $1.1 million jackpot. The tickets were sold at Acme Markets on Route 9 in Little Egg Harbor and The Country Store on Rivervale Road in River Vale. Each player will take home $571,000. The winning numbers were 04, 05, 06, 29 and 34. The XTRA was 03 and Bullseye was 04.
News
Bergen County Pool Sued After Windy Day Turns Dangerous, Court Docs Say
A New Jersey woman is suing a local swim club after she says a loose umbrella struck and seriously injured her during a windy Memorial Day weekend visit. Katherine Steiner, 29, of Maywood, filed the complaint against Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club in Bergen County Superior Court on May 21, seeking damages for what she describes as “severe and debilitating injuries” caused by the club’s negligence. The incident happened on May 27, 2023 (Memorial Day Weekend) according to the lawsuit. The suit says that Steiner was on the pool deck when a gust of wind picked up an unsecured umbrella and sent it …
Police & Fire
Deliveryman Caught Stealing His Own Drop-Off In Upscale Bergen County Area: Police
A delivery subcontractor is accused of swiping a package he had just dropped off at a Bergen County home, and snapping a photo for proof, police said. The alleged theft happened Wednesday, July 9, on a property in Mahwah’s Rio Vista section, according to a press release from Mahwah Police Capt. Michael Blondin. The homeowner had been notified that a package was delivered — but when they went outside to retrieve it, it was gone, Blondin said. Detective Christopher Fasulo reviewed surveillance footage and saw the deliveryman return to the home and take the package, the release says. P…
Sports
Don Bosco Prep Star Nick Becker Drafted By Seattle Mariners In Second Round
Don Bosco Prep’s Nick Becker is one step closer to the big leagues. The 6-foot-4 shortstop was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the second round of the 2025 MLB Draft, going No. 57 overall. From the East Coast to the West Coast!With pick No. 57, we have selected SS @BeckerNick22 from Don Bosco Prep (NJ) 🔱 pic.twitter.com/shGiE2u5KW — Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 14, 2025 Becker, a right-handed hitter and thrower from Thiells, NY (Rockland County), is known for his “good bat-to-ball skills and excellent hitting instincts,” according to MLB.com, “finding the barrel consisten…
Police & Fire
Woman Drowns At North Jersey Beach: Prosecutor
A 33-year-old woman drowned at a New Jersey beach on Sunday, July 13, authorities said. At 5:50 p.m., first responders responded to Cedar Lake Beach in Denville after the woman was observed unresponsive by other swimmers, who called 9-1-1, a spokesperson for the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. The woman, who was not identified, was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and pronounced dead, authorities said. No foul play is suspected, authorities said. The incident remains under investigation, authorities said.
Business
Plastic Shards Force Recall Of Every Yogurt Cup From This Popular Brand
Danone is recalling all YoCrunch yogurt sold nationwide due to a potential choking hazard from plastic pieces. The company announced the recall for all flavors and sizes currently in stores in a news release on Monday, July 14. The recall doesn't include the yogurt itself – only the topping container, which is packaged separately. Danone said that consumer complaints revealed that some toppers contained hard plastic shards, creating a dangerous choking hazard. "The plastic pieces are transparent, may have sharp edges, and could present a risk to consumers because some pieces…
Politics
Confidence Craters: Poll Finds Few Expect Jeffrey Epstein Associates To Face Justice
A new poll shows Americans have all but given up on seeing anyone in financier Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit hauled into court, underscoring deepening public distrust of the government’s official narrative about the disgraced financier’s 2019 death. The nationwide YouGov survey of 7,237 adults, conducted Tuesday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 9, found just 15 percent are “very” or “somewhat” confident that “all people connected with Epstein who are alleged to have committed sex crimes will be thoroughly investigated.” A full 67 percent said they are “not very” or “not at all” confident, while…
Police & Fire
9 Dead In Fire At Massachusetts Assisted Living Facility
Nine people died in a late-night fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts, fire officials said. The fire broke out around 9:50 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at the Gabriel House on Oliver Street in Fall River, according to Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon, Police Chief Kelly Furtado, State Fire Marshal Jon Davine, and Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III. When firefighters arrived, they saw heavy smoke and flames at the front of the building with occupants trapped inside, officials said. Crews immediately went in, rescuing many residents while battling the fire. The bla…
Business
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…
Weather
Downpours Possible In Bergen County; Flood Watch Issued For Parts Of NJ
A powerful round of thunderstorms is expected to hit New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania beginning Monday afternoon, July 14, with the National Weather Service warning of flash flooding, possible power outages, and dangerous driving conditions. The NWS in Mount Holly issued a Flood Watch that remains in effect through 2 a.m. Tuesday for large parts of the region. Some areas could see rainfall rates exceeding two inches per hour, with total accumulation of up to five inches in spots. Another round of storms is likely Tuesday afternoon, adding to the risk. According to forecasters, the greate…
Lifestyle
Here's How Many Days Young Americans Feel Overwhelmed Each Month
Life feels overwhelming for younger Americans, not just once in a while, but more than half the month, according to a new survey. A new national survey finds that Generation Z and millennial adults report feeling overwhelmed on average 17 days a month. Gen Z typically refers to individuals born between 1997 and 2012, making them approximately 13 to 28 years old. That pressure is coming from all sides. More than four in five say they’re stressed by their social life (88 percent), digital life (83 percent), and even their daily diet (81 percent). Conducted by Talker Research on behalf o…
Lifestyle
These Are Morning Routines Most Can't Do Without, Survey Reveals
A bad day can start before your feet hit the floor. That’s according to a new poll showing how critical morning rituals are to how people feel for the rest of the day, and which small missteps can throw everything off. In a survey of 2,000 US adults, one in three said their mornings can unravel fast if they skip simple steps like brushing their teeth (34 percent), drinking water (28 percent), or skipping their usual cup of coffee or tea (38 percent). A quarter said failing to shower after waking up disrupts their rhythm, and 22 percent said skipping exercise ruins their flow. Nearly…
News
Rape Charges Dropped Against Man Pardoned For Jan. 6 Capitol Riot (
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A York County man pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is no longer facing rape charges after prosecutors dropped the case due to lack of victim cooperation, court records show. Joseph Pastucci, 51, of New Cumberland, had been sentenced to 26 months in prison and three months of probation after pleading guilty to assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers during the insurrection. He entered the U.S. Capitol with his wife, Jeanette Mangia, where the couple was seen inside Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office and the Senate Chamber. Prosecutors say they rifled through documents and took …
Weather
Storm System Will Bring Drenching Downpours, Possible Flash Flooding: Here's Timing
An active weather pattern this week will feature separate rounds of slow-moving storms that may contain very heavy rainfall that could lead to localized flash flooding. The first batch of storms will come on Monday, July 14, and is on track for the afternoon and evening along the I-95 corridor, including Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York City and into New England. "Rainfall rates of 2 inches or more per hour are possible with any repetitive thunderstorm activity," the National Weather Service said. Damaging wind gusts are also possible. A widespread 1-2 inches of …
Business
Your Name Could Win You A Free Ice Cream Pint: Here's How
If your name is Ben, Jeni, Jerry, or even Häagen, you could score a free pint of ice cream. Halo Top is celebrating National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 20, with a different kind of contest. The "lighter" ice cream brand is giving away 8,000 free pints to people who share a name with any popular brand in the freezer aisle. That includes names like Ben Jones, Jerry Smith, Jeni White, Betty Baskin, Gavin Robbins, Patty Talenti, and even Nick Closs or Hans Van Leeuwen. "Yeah, you read that right – those are the names of our competitors that we're celebrating," said Ryan Roznowski,…
News
Scam Targets Drivers With Urgent Texts: What To Know
A rapidly spreading scam is hitting phones with alarming claims tied to enforcement deadlines, and officials say it's designed to scare drivers into clicking fast. Officials warn the messages are fraudulent and part of a growing trend known as smishing, or SMS-based phishing attacks. The scam texts reference an alleged traffic infraction and cite a specific deadline by which payment must be made to avoid license suspension, fines, or even criminal charges. Some messages reference obscure motor vehicle codes or list a set of escalating penalties. A link is provided to submit payment t…
Lifestyle
Americans' Surprising Health Priorities Revealed In New Survey
Forget chasing six-packs and perfect angles. More Americans are turning inward. A new survey finds that nearly eight in 10 people now prioritize how they feel over how they look, and they’re making daily changes to prove it. The poll of 2,000 adults found 77 percent said they care more about internal wellness than outward appearance. Many are adopting small habits to support that goal, including getting better sleep, eating nourishing meals, and moving their bodies in ways that simply feel good. The shift reflects a growing interest in gut health and mind-body connection. In fa…
Business
Free Ice Cream Coming To All Stop & Shop Locations: Here's When
A major supermarket chain is dishing out free ice cream just in time for summer’s hottest stretch, but only for a limited time. The giveaway will run from Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20 at all 360 Stop & Shop locations, the company announced. July 20 is National Ice Cream Day. To get the freebie, shoppers must check in at an in-store Savings Station kiosk during the promotion window. Once checked in, a digital coupon will be loaded to the customer’s Stop & Shop GO Rewards account. No purchase is required. The offer includes all 15 Stop & Shop brand flavors, such…
Obituaries
$17K Raised For Daughters Of River Edge Dad After 'Brief But Fierce' Cancer Battle
A River Edge father of two young girls has died after a short but fierce battle with cancer, loved ones said. Kieran Corrigan, 54, passed away peacefully on July 2, according to an obituary posted by Volk Leber Funeral Home. Kieran, originally from Woodlands, South Douglas Road in Cork, Ireland, was remembered as a warm and creative man deeply devoted to his family. He was the beloved husband of Edel Corrigan (née Shealy) and the proud father of Keelan, 10, and Chloe, 8. A GoFundMe organized by Kathleen Terhune said Kieran "passed away after a brief but fierce battle with cancer." The fund…
Weather
Tropical Activity Heats Up With Trio Of Potential Systems For East Coast
A summertime shuffle in the jet stream has forecasters eyeing fresh tropical activity along the East Coast. AccuWeather’s hurricane team says three separate trouble spots have popped up across the Atlantic basin, but the one demanding the most attention is a frontal boundary now draped just off the Southeast shoreline. The development is predicted for Monday, July 15, through Thursday, July 17. The setup is eerily similar to the pattern that spun up Tropical Storm Chantal earlier this month. That storm dumped more than a month’s worth of rain on parts of North Carolina. Chapel…
Lifestyle
Conjoined Twin Carmen Andrade Says 'I Do,' In Quiet CT Ceremony; Sister Says 'I Won't'
Carmen Andrade, one of a pair of conjoined twins, has married her longtime boyfriend, Daniel McCormack, in a quiet family ceremony in New Milford, Connecticut. The couple met on the dating app Hinge in 2020 and had been together for nearly five years before deciding to tie the knot at a small ceremony at Lovers Leap Bridge over the Housatonic River. “We eloped in October with our families,” Carmen told Today. They exchanged vows on Lover’s Leap Bridge, surrounded by close relatives. Carmen wore a long, green, glittering dress and proudly displayed her ring in a YouTube video titl…
Lifestyle
Maga
Melts Down Over New Superman Movie — As It Soars Past $200M Worldwide
Superman soared into theaters this weekend and had a record-breaking debut — despite some political opposition. DC Studios is off to a great start under director James Gunn, notching a $122 million opening weekend stateside, while garnering a massive $217 million across the globe, according to projections, EW reported. The impressive haul comes despite what right-wing media reported. "I went to the Yankees-Mets game ... And you should see the people sitting for "God Bless America," Fox pundit Kellyanne Conway said, before throwing more shade at the movie. "And …
Sports
Trump Greeted With Cheers At MetLife Stadium For FIFA Club World Cup Final (
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President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, drawing deafening cheers ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup final between Chelsea and PSG The president and First Lady were on hand for the finale between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain FC, where the former took an early, overwhelming halftime lead. President Donald J. Trump and the First Lady touch down in Teterboro, New Jersey, en route to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium pic.twitter.com/L6AOBrIRhA — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 13, 2025 Trump landed at…
News
'High-Dose Turmeric Supplement Nearly Killed Me:' NJ Mom Hopes Her Story Will Save Others
Katie Mohan was just trying to feel a little healthier when she picked up a bottle of turmeric supplements at Costco in the spring. What happened instead nearly killed her. And now, the 57-year-old Morristown mom of three is warning others after a high-dose turmeric supplement landed her in NYU Langone’s liver transplant unit. “I was taking this to just kind of be a little healthier,” said Mohan, a longtime fitness instructor at The Bar Method in Bernardsville. “I had no idea these were signs of liver damage.” Mohan began taking 2,250 mg of turmeric with black pepper extract in March to e…
Politics
Gavin Newsom Rips VP JD Vance For Disneyland Trip: 'The Families You're Tearing Apart Won't'
The "Happiest Place on Earth" was anything but for Vice President JD Vance in California. Vance took a visit to Disneyland on Saturday with his family, where he was met by protesters and a vitriolic tweet from California Gov. Gavin Newsom amid the unprecedented and sweeping deportation of immigrant families across the country. On July 12, more than 100 protesters were at the gates of the amusement park to heckle Vance and his family, who were enjoying a day out, according to the Orange County Register. Protesters could be seen on video waving Mexican flags outside the Grand Cal…
Business
Breaking Parts On E-Bikes Create Crash Dangers, Prompting Nationwide Recall
Thousands of electric bicycles sold across the US are being recalled because a part could break while riding, causing crashes. Giant Bicycle issued the recall for about 6,200 Momentum Vida E+ e-bikes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 10. The recall comes after four reports of broken fork steerer tubes, although no injuries have been reported. The e-bikes were sold from September 2019 through May 2025. They were available at authorized Giant dealers nationwide and online for $2,500 to $3,200, according to the CPSC. The issue involves the fork…
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