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Cause Of Death Released For 'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill Cause Of Death Released For 'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill
Cause Of Death Released For 'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill The mystery surrounding the sudden death of “Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill has been resolved. Neill died from pneumonia at age 78 in Sydney, Australia, his representative told People in a report published Thursday, July 16. The illness was unrelated to the blood cancer the acclaimed actor had overcome. “Prior to becoming sick, Sam had valiantly fought and beaten lymphoma through a new treatment called CAR-T therapy,” Neill’s rep said in a statement to the outlet. People report:https://people.com/sam-neill-cause-of-death-12019366 The representative issued the clarification after inaccurate…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Dangerous Haze Hangs On: Here's New Timeline For Cleaner Northeast Air Dangerous Haze Hangs On: Here's New Timeline For Cleaner Northeast Air
Dangerous Haze Hangs On: Here's New Timeline For Cleaner Northeast Air The smoky veil hanging over the Northeast is refusing to make a quick exit. Smoke from Canadian and northern Minnesota wildfires continued to affect air quality and visibility on Friday, July 17. Forecasters said the haze could remain a periodic problem through the weekend before a broader wind shift brings more substantial relief. Prevailing breezes will continue steering smoke southeast through Sunday, according to AccuWeather. Some of the smoke will remain high in the atmosphere, dimming the sun. Other pockets could reach ground level, reduce visibility, and create health concerns. Sho…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NY Native Scott Bryce Dies: Daytime TV Star Known For Playing Scheming Characters NY Native Scott Bryce Dies: Daytime TV Star Known For Playing Scheming Characters
NY Native Scott Bryce Dies: Daytime TV Star Known For Playing Scheming Characters A charismatic television presence whose work stretched across generations of daytime and primetime hits has died. Scott Bryce, best known for originating the role of Craig Montgomery on the CBS soap opera “As the World Turns,” died on Sunday, July 12, following a battle with cancer, according to the Los Angeles Times. He was 68. Bryce died in New Haven, Connecticut, The Hollywood Reporter reported. He had been diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal and stomach cancer in 2024. The cancer later spread to his brain, according to the Los Angeles Times, which cited his son, Jackson Bryce, and agent …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Craig Melvin Speaks Out After 'Today' Show Security Breach Incident Craig Melvin Speaks Out After 'Today' Show Security Breach Incident
Craig Melvin Speaks Out After 'Today' Show Security Breach Incident Craig Melvin is breaking his silence after a frightening security scare rattled one of television's best-known morning shows. The 47-year-old "Today" co-anchor reassured viewers in a late-afternoon Instagram post on Thursday, July 16, hours after an unauthorized man approached him near Studio 1A at Rockefeller Plaza. Melvin wrote: "Hey everyone. I’ve heard from so many of you over the last few hours. I’m doing just fine. Thanks for reaching out. I’m looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning on @todayshow." Melvin shared the message on his verified account without adding details about …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals
National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals Giveaways, deals, and even frozen treats for pets are returning across the country to celebrate one of summer's sweetest holidays. National Ice Cream Day 2026 falls on Sunday, July 19. President Ronald Reagan officially proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday as National Ice Cream Day back in 1984, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. The dairy trade group said that the US churned out more than 1.23 billion gallons of ice cream in 2025. The IDFA also estimates that the average American eats about four gallons of ice cream a year. The sweet t…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When
Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When Frontier Airlines is adding Wi-Fi on its planes for the first time. The Denver-based airline plans to launch its first aircraft equipped with Wi-Fi in early 2027, Frontier announced in a news release on Tuesday, July 14. SpaceX-owned Starlink will provide internet aboard Frontier's fleet.  The service is expected to support streaming, online gaming, video calls, browsing, and work during flights. Frontier will be the first US airline to offer passenger access through a new system managed directly by Starlink. Frontier said the new Wi-Fi will also help its pilots, flight attendant…

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by Chris Spiker
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US Marshals Take Down 'Most Wanted' Sex Offender In Boat Off NY/NJ Coast US Marshals Take Down 'Most Wanted' Sex Offender In Boat Off NY/NJ Coast
US Marshals Take Down 'Most Wanted' Sex Offender In Boat Off NY/NJ Coast A convicted sex offender who disappeared during his Rhode Island trial more than 20 years ago was captured aboard a sailboat off the coast of New York and New Jersey, federal authorities announced Thursday, July 16. Ronald L. Fischer, one of Rhode Island's most wanted fugitives, was arrested after an intensive investigation by the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force, the FBI, and multiple law enforcement agencies, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. During the past 48 hours, investigators developed and confirmed new leads that placed Fischer in New York, authorities said. Inve…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Major Produce Company Eyed As Source In Growing Cyclospora Outbreak: Report Major Produce Company Eyed As Source In Growing Cyclospora Outbreak: Report
Major Produce Company Eyed As Source In Growing Cyclospora Outbreak: Report The hunt for the source of a sprawling parasite outbreak has narrowed to a major produce supplier and a familiar fast-food ingredient. Click here for a new, updated story: Major Lettuce Recall Spans 27 States As Parasite Illnesses Climb The Washington Post reported on Thursday, July 16, that investigators have identified shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell restaurants by Taylor Farms as a potential source of the illnesses. The Post attributed the information to two people familiar with the ongoing investigation who spoke anonymously. Federal officials have not publicly co…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Search On For E-Bike Riders Seen Driving Dangerously Before Fleeing Officer In NY: Cops Search On For E-Bike Riders Seen Driving Dangerously Before Fleeing Officer In NY: Cops
Search On For E-Bike Riders Seen Driving Dangerously Before Fleeing Officer In NY: Cops Police are asking for the public's help identifying two e-bike riders who were allegedly seen driving dangerously before fleeing when an officer tried to stop them in Rockland County.  The incident happened at around 3:54 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, when a Ramapo Police officer was traveling eastbound on Route 59 near the 7-Eleven, the department said. According to police, the officer tried to safely move to the right side of the roadway to allow a Faist EMS ambulance responding to a medical emergency to pass. As the officer changed lanes, two e-bike motorcycles allegedly passed on the …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Blaze Destroys Car On Hudson Valley Road Blaze Destroys Car On Hudson Valley Road
Blaze Destroys Car On Hudson Valley Road A vehicle was destroyed in an overnight fire in Putnam County — but everyone inside escaped.  The incident happened at around 1 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, when firefighters were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire on Canopus Hollow Road in Putnam Valley, according to the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department. When firefighters arrived, they found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames.  Fortunately, everyone inside had gotten out of the vehicle before emergency crews reached the scene. Firefighters brought the blaze under control and extinguished it without incident, according…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
SWAT Team Looks For Suspect At Apartment Complex In Hudson Valley: Report (DEVELOPING) SWAT Team Looks For Suspect At Apartment Complex In Hudson Valley: Report (DEVELOPING)
SWAT Team Looks For Suspect At Apartment Complex In Hudson Valley: Report (Developing) A heavy police presence descended on a Rockland County apartment complex on Thursday afternoon, July 16, as officers worked to take an armed suspect into custody.   New, updated report - SWAT Team Search Followed Shots Fired At Rockland Apartment Complex, Cops Say (UPDATE) The incident unfolded on Thursday, July 16, at the Gesner Garden Apartments at the intersection of Union Road and Gesner Drive in Spring Valley, The Monsey Scoop reported.  Police first established a perimeter around the complex after receiving reports of a person with a gun inside one of the apartmen…

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by Ben Crnic
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Chloe Fineman Announces 'SNL Departure After 7 Seasons Chloe Fineman Announces 'SNL Departure After 7 Seasons
Chloe Fineman Announces 'SNL Departure After 7 Seasons Chloe Fineman is saying farewell to Studio 8H. The "Saturday Night Live" cast member, who had been on the show for seven years, announced her departure in a heartfelt post on her Instagram account.   "I have decided it’s time for my next chapter," Fineman said. "It’s cliche to say this but working at SNL has been the greatest privilege of my life. I still can’t really believe I got to be a part of it. I fell in love with the place the second I walked through the door. Lorne (if you’re reading this on your burner account) I want you to know that I am forever in your debt." Fineman…

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by Sam Barron