What Luigi Mangione Wants In Jail, Why Prosecutors Oppose It What Luigi Mangione Wants In Jail, Why Prosecutors Oppose It
What Luigi Mangione Wants In Jail, Why Prosecutors Oppose It Awaiting trial in a high-profile murder case, Luigi Mangione is seeking court approval for restricted laptop access to review thousands of documents and videos related to his defense. The 26-year-old Mangione is charged with fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, outside a Manhattan hotel in December ahead of an investor conference.  He has pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder as an act of terrorism that was filed in New York and remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Sean "Diddy" Combs is also being held. Combs is facin…
COVID-19: Free Tests No Longer Available From Government, Here's What To Know COVID-19: Free Tests No Longer Available From Government, Here's What To Know
Covid-19: Free Tests No Longer Available From Government, Here's What To Know The federal government program providing free at-home COVID-19 tests has announced that it is currently “not accepting orders,” according to information on the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response website.  The status of this program remains uncertain, as the US Department of Health and Human Services has yet to respond to inquiries regarding the suspension of orders. Orders placed before 8 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday, March 9, will still be shipped, but the ordering function on Covidtests.gov has experienced intermittent suspensions since the initiative launched in w…
Teresa Giudice Roasted Over 'Tone Deaf' Shirt Amid Alleged Tax Lien Drama Teresa Giudice Roasted Over 'Tone Deaf' Shirt Amid Alleged Tax Lien Drama
Teresa Giudice Roasted Over 'Tone Deaf' Shirt Amid Alleged Tax Lien Drama The internet is having a field day with Teresa Giuidice. On the very day that news broke that she and her husband Luis Ruelas allegedly owe nearly $3 million in tax liens, she made a curious wardrobe choice on Instagram. The "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star (who spent 11 months in fed pen for mail, wire, and bankruptcy fraud) shared a photo of herself wearing a shirt that says: "I speak fluent French: Hermes, Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent."  If you're confused, those are all some very expensive French designer brands. And of course, Giudice is taking the heat. "Oh the prosec…
Pilot, 2 Children On Missing Plane Found Alive 12 Hours After Crash Into Alaska Lake Pilot, 2 Children On Missing Plane Found Alive 12 Hours After Crash Into Alaska Lake
Pilot, 2 Children On Missing Plane Found Alive 12 Hours After Crash Into Alaska Lake 
A pilot and two children were rescued hours after a small plane crashed into frigid waters in a miraculous survival story.  Authorities reported that the trio endured nearly 12 hours in the icy lake, clinging to a section of the wreckage until help arrived in Alaska. On Monday, March 24, Good Samaritans played a pivotal role in the rescue of the stranded crash victims, who had gone missing following their flight over a mountain range at Tustumena Lake, just south of Anchorage. The Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser had departed Sunday, March 23, but was declared overdue later that evenin…
Dog Stuffed In Too-Small Carrier Barked Through 8-Hour Flight From Paris To NJ, Redditor Says Dog Stuffed In Too-Small Carrier Barked Through 8-Hour Flight From Paris To NJ, Redditor Says
Dog Stuffed In Too-Small Carrier Barked Through 8-Hour Flight From Paris To NJ, Redditor Says A United Airlines passenger flying from Paris to Newark says a barking dog turned their overnight trip into a sleepless nightmare — and fellow travelers and crew had no choice but to suffer through it. The story was shared earlier this month in a now-viral Reddit post titled “dog barking from Paris to Newark”, where the user said the dog began yapping just an hour into the flight and didn’t stop. “It woke everyone up,” the poster wrote. “It yapped nonstop… It sounded like it was barking in my ear.” The passenger said the mid-sized dog had been stuffed into a carrier that was clearly too sm…
Foot Found Near River ID'd As Missing PA Woman Thanks To NJ College Students Foot Found Near River ID'd As Missing PA Woman Thanks To NJ College Students
Foot Found Near River ID'd As Missing PA Woman Thanks To NJ College Students A foot found along the Delaware River in 2017 has finally been identified, thanks to student researchers at a New Jersey college. The remains belonged to Maria Quinones Garcia, who was 54 years old when she went missing from her home in Allentown, PA, in 2014, according to a release from the Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Center in Mahwah.  The students used a DNA profile created from bone remains found in Warren County, NJ, and traced the mystery back to Garcia using genetic genealogy. The foot — still in a sock and shoe — was discovered by a local resident…
PA Singer's Distracting Facial Expressions Have 'American Idol' Judges Divided PA Singer's Distracting Facial Expressions Have 'American Idol' Judges Divided
PA Singer's Distracting Facial Expressions Have 'American Idol' Judges Divided Penny Samar might just be the most unforgettable contestant of this American Idol season—thanks to a glittery outfit, jaw-dropping vocals, and some seriously over-the-top facial expressions. View this post on Instagram A post shared by penny (@pennysamar) The 20-something South Williamsport, PA performer dubbed her supporters the “Pink Penny Club,” a playful spin on Chappell Roan’s viral hit, “Pink Pony Club,” which Penny belted out for the judges in her audition. Wearing a sparkling pink sequined suit, with pink-tinted hair styled in space b…
TSA PreCheck May Not Save You Much Time But Could Help Your Sanity, New Survey Says TSA PreCheck May Not Save You Much Time But Could Help Your Sanity, New Survey Says
TSA PreCheck May Not Save You Much Time But Could Help Your Sanity, New Survey Says Despite its fast-lane promise, TSA PreCheck may not save flyers much time but does make the airport experience less stressful, a new survey said. TSA PreCheck members save just seven minutes in security lines on average, according to the survey released by travel website Upgraded Points on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The PreCheck respondents did report feeling far less stressed than other travelers. More than 1,500 people were polled earlier in March. The survey compared wait times, stress levels, and satisfaction among those with and without TSA PreCheck.  The program, which launched…
Teresa Giudice, Luis Ruelas Hit With $3M In Tax Liens, PEOPLE Reports Teresa Giudice, Luis Ruelas Hit With $3M In Tax Liens, PEOPLE Reports
Teresa Giudice, Luis Ruelas Hit With $3M In Tax Liens, People Reports Looks like the IRS might be flipping a table of its own. "Real Housewives of New Jersey" OG Teresa Giudice and her husband Luis Ruelas are facing a massive tax mess—to the tune of $3 million, according to a new PEOPLE report citing court records. Giudice, 51, reportedly owes $303,889.20. Her husband of two years? He's in deeper, with a jaw-dropping $2.6 million in unpaid taxes, PEOPLE reports. A lien for more than $163,500 was issued against Ruelas this past December, the outlet says, citing the New Jersey Courts website. This isn’t Teresa’s first round with Uncle Sam. She served 11 months…
Burnout Surging Among US Workers — These Groups Are Hit Hardest, New Study Finds Burnout Surging Among US Workers — These Groups Are Hit Hardest, New Study Finds
Burnout Surging Among US Workers — These Groups Are Hit Hardest, New Study Finds A growing number of American workers say they're feeling overwhelmed on the job — and it's getting worse. In a new survey from consulting firm Robert Half released on Tuesday, Mar. 25, 36 percent of US professionals said they feel burned out at work. One in three also reported increased burnout over the past year. Heavy workloads and long hours concern many workers, with 40 percent of respondents citing them as the top reason for burnout. Other worries include a lack of support or recognition from their manager (30%) and limited opportunities to grow professionally (27%). Young profes…
NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lotto Ticket Sold In Middlesex County Hits Jackpot NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lotto Ticket Sold In Middlesex County Hits Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire! Lotto Ticket Sold In Middlesex County Hits Jackpot It was a million dollar Monday for a lottery player in Middlesex County. A ticket sold in Edison matched five white balls in the Powerball drawing held on Monday, March 24, winning $1 million. The ticket was sold at Kingdom Wine and Spirits. The winning numbers were 06, 23, 35, 36, 47. The Powerball was 12 and the Power Play multiplier was 2X.
More Americans Have Second Jobs Than Ever: Here's Look Beyond Numbers More Americans Have Second Jobs Than Ever: Here's Look Beyond Numbers
More Americans Have Second Jobs Than Ever: Here's Look Beyond Numbers A growing number of Americans are working multiple jobs, with new federal data showing that approximately 8.9 million people now hold a second job.  This marks the highest rate since April 2009, during the Great Recession. At least 5 percent of the American workforce is now balancing multiple jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While inflation has slowed in recent months, financial pressures continue to drive workers toward additional employment. Rising Costs, Reduced Hours Among Key Factors Economic uncertainty, increased living expenses, and reduced work hours …
NJ Club Promoter Killed By Hit-Run Driver After Car Breaks Down On NYC Highway: Cops NJ Club Promoter Killed By Hit-Run Driver After Car Breaks Down On NYC Highway: Cops
NJ Club Promoter Killed By Hit-Run Driver After Car Breaks Down On NYC Highway: Cops A popular New Jersey club promoter's drive home ended in tragedy after he was struck and killed on the Major Deegan Expressway by a hit-and-run driver—just minutes after calling for help when his car broke down, according to police and the New York Daily News. Darryl Mathis Jr., aka Maybach Swagg, of Elizabeth, was heading home from a gig in the city with rapper Rick Ross when his Crown Victoria stalled in the southbound lanes near West Fordham Road, according to the New York Daily News. Mathis called a friend around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, saying he needed a jump, the outlet said.…
NJ Ranks Among Nation's Least-Stressed States, New Study Says: Here's Why NJ Ranks Among Nation's Least-Stressed States, New Study Says: Here's Why
NJ Ranks Among Nation's Least-Stressed States, New Study Says: Here's Why While most Americans are feeling the pressure — from rising costs to political uncertainty — residents in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic may be catching a bit of a break, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of the most stressed states in the US on Monday, Mar. 24. The findings suggest that despite national anxieties — like inflation, job instability, and healthcare access — many in the region are experiencing less day-to-day stress than much of the country. Connecticut ranked 42nd overall, placing it among the 10 least-stressed states. The Constitution State had …
New Scam Involving Fraudulent Texts Impersonates IRS New Scam Involving Fraudulent Texts Impersonates IRS
New Scam Involving Fraudulent Texts Impersonates IRS A new scam involves unsolicited text messages impersonating the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the agency says. The fraudulent messages falsely claim recipients are eligible for a $1,400 Economic Impact Payment and instruct them to click a deceptive link to "claim" the funds. How The Scam Works Victims receive a text message that appears to be from the IRS, stating they are owed an Economic Impact Payment. The message urges them to provide personal information to process the supposed payment. Scammers promise the money will be deposited into a bank account or mailed as a check within 1-2…
‘Bitey McBiterton’ Lost Dog Post From NY Police Department Has The Internet Howling ‘Bitey McBiterton’ Lost Dog Post From NY Police Department Has The Internet Howling
‘Bitey McBiterton’ Lost Dog Post From NY Police Department Has The Internet Howling The Ossining Police Department didn’t just reunite a lost dog with its owners—they earned the internet’s love while doing it. On Saturday, March 22, the Westchester, NY department posted a tongue-in-cheek update about a runaway pup spotted near Sarah Street and North Malcolm Street.  The name? Bitey McBiterton. “Bitey McBiterton was found wandering on Sarah Street off North Malcolm Street,” police wrote. “Our Officers are unsure if Bitey is male or female, and aren’t keen on checking. If you recognize this super friendly pup, tell their owners to come get them, like now. Thanks.” The…
'The System Failed:' Family Urges Public To Share Story Of Slain NJ Girl, Mom Charged 'The System Failed:' Family Urges Public To Share Story Of Slain NJ Girl, Mom Charged
'The System Failed:' Family Urges Public To Share Story Of Slain NJ Girl, Mom Charged Ne’miya loved to dance. She loved TikToks, taking pictures, and flashing the smile that her family says could light up a room. She was just 6 years old when she died inside her Newark home on Monday, March 10, and now, her mother—Zyhirah Hall—is facing charges of child endangerment, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. Police were called to 19 Stratford Place at 10:30 a.m. and found Ne’miya unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say the cause and manner of her death are pending autopsy results. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Citing an a…
Bob Odenkirk Wows Crowd At North Jersey Book Signing Bob Odenkirk Wows Crowd At North Jersey Book Signing
Bob Odenkirk Wows Crowd At North Jersey Book Signing Want a large crowd for a book signing? Better call Saul! Bob Odenkirk, the star of the hit TV show, and his daughter, Erin, signed copies of their new poetry book "Zilot & Other Important Rhymes" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Sunday, March 23 for a crowd of 200 people. Odenkirk, wearing a Chicago Cubs hat he recently purchased at the MLB Store in Manhattan, greeted fans of all ages, from people who loved him as Saul Goodman to kids who enjoyed the book's illustrations and clever poetry. While signing books, Erin drew photos of their favorite animals.  "I love your journal…
Constipated NJ Jewish Man Yanked From Plane Toilet With Pants Down As NY Pal Watched: Lawsuit Constipated NJ Jewish Man Yanked From Plane Toilet With Pants Down As NY Pal Watched: Lawsuit
Constipated NJ Jewish Man Yanked From Plane Toilet With Pants Down As NY Pal Watched: Lawsuit Two Jewish men from New York and New Jersey say they were humiliated, handcuffed, and searched after a bathroom break during a United Airlines flight led to them being removed by federal agents, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan. Yisroel Liebb, of New Jersey, says he was using the bathroom on United Flight 1601 from Tulum, Mexico to Houston on Jan. 28, when the pilot allegedly ripped open the door and pulled him out—with his pants still down and his genitals exposed to other passengers and crew, the suit says. Liebb had told a flight attendant he was experiencing co…
Newly Released JFK Files Reveal CIA Power Struggles, Cold War Intrigue — But No Smoking Gun Newly Released JFK Files Reveal CIA Power Struggles, Cold War Intrigue — But No Smoking Gun
Newly Released JFK Files Reveal CIA Power Struggles, Cold War Intrigue — But No Smoking Gun More than six decades after President John F. Kennedy was gunned down in Dallas, newly unsealed government documents are pulling back the curtain on Cold War spycraft, internal power struggles, and long-whispered assassination plots. More than 77,000 pages of previously redacted records, ordered released last week by President Donald Trump, offer fresh insight into the JFK assassination and what the government knew but kept secret for years. It also provides a glimpse at the battle between Kennedy and the CIA. In reality, at least so far, no groundbreaking revelations have emerged to chall…
Blaze Breaks Out At Disney World, Sends Smoke Towering Over Epcot Theme Park Blaze Breaks Out At Disney World, Sends Smoke Towering Over Epcot Theme Park
Blaze Breaks Out At Disney World, Sends Smoke Towering Over Epcot Theme Park A fire erupted at Walt Disney World's Epcot Theme Park in Orlando, Florida, amid the busy spring break season. The blaze on Saturday night, March 22 created a tower of smoke and forced guests to be evacuated from a ride. The incident began in a backstage area behind the France Pavilion, where a walk-in cooler caught fire, Disney officials confirmed.  The area is restricted to employees and not accessible to guests. The fire was quickly extinguished and did not spread beyond the immediate vicinity. No injuries were reported. Footage shared on social media shows thick black smoke risi…
NJ Among 10 Most Innovative States, New Study Says: Here's Why NJ Among 10 Most Innovative States, New Study Says: Here's Why
NJ Among 10 Most Innovative States, New Study Says: Here's Why Several states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are setting the pace for US innovation by driving research, technology, and business growth, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 Most & Least Innovative States study on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The study evaluated all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 25 key factors, including STEM job concentration, research and development spending, and tech industry presence. Washington, DC, took WalletHub's top spot, driven by its high concentration of professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math. The nation's c…
Popular Rabbi Killed On Garden State Parkway After Tesla Crash (UPDATE) Popular Rabbi Killed On Garden State Parkway After Tesla Crash (UPDATE)
Popular Rabbi Killed On Garden State Parkway After Tesla Crash (Update) The 43-year-old New York man killed after being struck by multiple vehicles on the Garden State Parkway has been identified as a popular rabbi, blogger, and father. Eliyahu Fink, of Suffern, NY, was driving a Tesla Model Y south on the Parkway when he was involved in a single-vehicle crash and the car became disabled in the left lane, just before 1 a.m. on Friday, March 21, State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. It happened near milepost 146.4 in East Orange. Fink got out of the car and remained in the roadway, where he was struck by a Jeep Cherokee that was also traveling southbo…
Pope Francis Returning To Vatican After Serious Pneumonia Scare, Doctors Say Pope Francis Returning To Vatican After Serious Pneumonia Scare, Doctors Say
Pope Francis Returning To Vatican After Serious Pneumonia Scare, Doctors Say Pope Francis is set to be released from the hospital after battling life-threatening health issues for weeks, his doctors say. Pope Francis will be discharged from Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Hospital on Sunday, March 23, after making a “steady and rapid” recovery from bilateral pneumonia, according to Vatican officials. The 88-year-old pontiff will return to his residence at Casa Santa Marta following his Sunday Angelus blessing, which he plans to deliver from a hospital window at noon. "The good news that I imagine the entire world is expecting is that tomorrow, the Holy Father will be disch…
3 Killed, 14 Injured In Shooting At Park In New Mexico 3 Killed, 14 Injured In Shooting At Park In New Mexico
3 Killed, 14 Injured In Shooting At Park In New Mexico At least three people were killed and 14 injured in an overnight shooting at a park in New Mexico. It happened around 10 p.m. Friday, March 21, in Las Cruces near the parking lot of Young Park during a monthly gathering of car enthusiasts with about 200 attendees. The three dead are two 19-year-old men and one 16-year-old boy, the Las Cruces Police Department said. Their names have not yet been released. The injured range in age from 16 years to 36 years. No arrests have been made, but the Las Cruces PD stated it is "actively following multiple leads." Witnesses recounted a sudden e…
Benadryl Recall Issued Over Packaging Flaw That Endangers Children, CPSC Says Benadryl Recall Issued Over Packaging Flaw That Endangers Children, CPSC Says
Benadryl Recall Issued Over Packaging Flaw That Endangers Children, Cpsc Says A recall has been issued for Benadryl due to a bottle safety flaw that could put children at risk of poisoning, officials said. Arsell Inc. is recalling about 2,300 bottles of Benadryl Liquid Elixir, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The Brooklyn, New York-based company issued the recall after discovering the 100-milliliter bottles' packaging wasn't child-resistant, violating federal safety regulations.  The liquid allergy medication contains diphenhydramine, which must be packaged in a way that prevents children from acc…
Barely-Noticable Earthquake Reported In NJ: Did You Feel It? Barely-Noticable Earthquake Reported In NJ: Did You Feel It?
Barely-Noticable Earthquake Reported In NJ: Did You Feel It? A small earthquake struck western New Jersey early Friday morning, March 21, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The 1.8-magnitude tremor was recorded at 8:23 a.m., with an epicenter about seven kilometers southwest of Gladstone, the USGS reported.  Residents in Lake Hopatcong, Chester, Gladstone, Mendham, and Bridgewater reported feeling it. The quake appears to have happened along the Ramapo Fault Line, near where the 4.8-magnitude quake happened last April.
Family Driving In BMW Missing Over A Week After Storm Hits Grand Canyon Family Driving In BMW Missing Over A Week After Storm Hits Grand Canyon
Family Driving In BMW Missing Over A Week After Storm Hits Grand Canyon A family of three has been missing for over a week following their departure from the Grand Canyon. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona is actively seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Jiyeon Lee, age 33, her mother Taehee Kim, age 59, and her aunt Junghee Kim, age 54, all of South Korea.  Their trip began from the Grand Canyon on Thursday, March 13, with plans to reach Las Vegas. The family was last seen traveling by road in a white BMW with California license plates.  The sheriff’s office has acknowledged the occurrence of multiple vehicle collisions al…
Funeral Set For Chief Equity Officer, New Jersey Native Karl Singleton Jr. Funeral Set For Chief Equity Officer, New Jersey Native Karl Singleton Jr.
Funeral Set For Chief Equity Officer, New Jersey Native Karl Singleton Jr. Funeral services have been announced for Karl Singleton Jr., Harrisburg’s Chief Equity and Compliance Officer and a 2025 city council candidate, who died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, March 15. The service will be held on Saturday, March 29, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 2701 North 3rd Street in Harrisburg, PA. Viewing is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by the funeral at 12 p.m. A repast will take place immediately after across the hall. Singleton, 52, was a Newark, New Jersey native known for his decades of advocacy and leadership in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. His sudden …
Elon Musk Says Tesla Vandalism Linked To Trans Activism Following Daughter’s Public Criticism Elon Musk Says Tesla Vandalism Linked To Trans Activism Following Daughter’s Public Criticism
Elon Musk Says Tesla Vandalism Linked To Trans Activism Following Daughter’s Public Criticism The same day that his trans daughter slammed him in a magazine interview, Elon Musk is linking the national spree of vandalism against Tesla cars and dealerships to trans activists.  The billionaire tech mogul, now a central figure in former President Donald Trump’s fight against the bureaucratic state, took to X to amplify posts alleging that most suspects arrested in connection with the attacks are trans or nonbinary.  What are the statistics on trans violence?The probability of a trans person being violent appears to be vastly higher than non-trans. Hormone injections cause …
Iran Sent Hitmen To Kill NY Journalist: Two Mobsters Convicted In Foiled Plot Iran Sent Hitmen To Kill NY Journalist: Two Mobsters Convicted In Foiled Plot
Iran Sent Hitmen To Kill NY Journalist: Two Mobsters Convicted In Foiled Plot Two Eastern European mobsters were convicted in a chilling plot to assassinate an Iranian-American journalist on US soil—at the behest of the Iranian government. A Manhattan federal jury found Rafat Amirov, 46, of Iran, and Polad Omarov, 40, of Georgia, guilty on all five counts related to a murder-for-hire scheme targeting journalist and human rights activist Masih Alinejad on Thursday, March 20. The pair orchestrated the plan under orders from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), offering a hitman $500,000 to kill Alinejad outside her Brooklyn home, according to prosecutors. …