Massive Ford, Lincoln Recall Issued Over Rolling Away Vehicles: What To Know Massive Ford, Lincoln Recall Issued Over Rolling Away Vehicles: What To Know
Massive Ford, Lincoln Recall Issued Over Rolling Away Vehicles: What To Know More than 740,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are being recalled because a transmission problem could cause them to roll away after being parked. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 741,195 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, June 24. The recall affects certain 2018-2021 Ford Expeditions, 2020-2021 Ford Explorers, 2021 Ford F-150s, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigators, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviators. The issue involves the transmission parking pawl, which can temporarily engage while the vehicle is moving during certain shifts. That …
$30.8M Deal Clears Way For Demolition Of Parsippany Office Building $30.8M Deal Clears Way For Demolition Of Parsippany Office Building
$30.8M Deal Clears Way For Demolition Of Parsippany Office Building A vacant Parsippany office building is set to be demolished and replaced with a modern industrial facility after a $30.8 million financing deal closed, officials announced. Axonic Capital LLC announced it has provided a fully funded $30.8 million senior loan to Deugen Development for the acquisition, carrying costs and demolition of 5 Wood Hollow Road in Parsippany. The 330,000-square-foot Class-B office building is expected to be vacant by the end of the year. The financing covers Deugen's purchase of the property and pre-development costs ahead of its planned redevelopment. Demolition is…
Bodycam Contradicts Dianna Russini's Story Of FaceTiming NFL Coach In NJ Traffic Stop Bodycam Contradicts Dianna Russini's Story Of FaceTiming NFL Coach In NJ Traffic Stop
Bodycam Contradicts Dianna Russini's Story Of FaceTiming NFL Coach In NJ Traffic Stop Newly released bodycam footage appears to contradict former NFL reporter Dianna Russini's public account of a January traffic stop in New Jersey, prompting the police department to defend the officer's decision to let her off with a warning. The footage, released by TMZ Sports on Tuesday, June 30, shows Russini telling the officer during the traffic stop on Godwin Avenue in Ridgewood on Monday morning, Jan. 19, that she was an NFL reporter who had just broken the news that Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott had been fired.  The bodycam footage also differs from Russini's later ret…
$2.3M Lottery Ticket Sold At Grocery Store In Wealthy NJ Town $2.3M Lottery Ticket Sold At Grocery Store In Wealthy NJ Town
$2.3M Lottery Ticket Sold At Grocery Store In Wealthy NJ Town A lucky lottery player who bought a Jersey Cash 5 ticket at a North Jersey grocery store is more than $2.3 million richer after matching all five numbers in Monday's drawing. The winning ticket for the $2,327,955 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot was sold at Kings Food Market, 778 Morris Turnpike, in affluent Short Hills, an Essex County community that GOBankingRates recently ranked among the nation's wealthiest suburbs with a median household income of $250,001, the New Jersey Lottery announced. The winning numbers were 01, 06, 09, 22, and 30. The Bullseye number was 09, and the XTRA number was 02. K…
First Responder, NJ Volunteer Maria De Almeida Dies First Responder, NJ Volunteer Maria De Almeida Dies
First Responder, NJ Volunteer Maria De Almeida Dies Maria De Almeida, a first responder and longtime volunteer, died on Thursday, June 25, and is being remembered for her lifelong commitment to helping others. Throughout her life, De Almeida dedicated herself to community service, volunteering with organizations including A.C.P. of Kearny, Casa de Ribatejo, the Ironbound Ambulance Squad, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the Eastward Community Center, the Montana Community Center, the Rick Barbosa Foundation, Roseville Avenue Presbyterian Church, and the Newark Police Department's mammogram program, according to her obituary on the&n…
DUI Driver Ran Stop Sign: Denville PD DUI Driver Ran Stop Sign: Denville PD
DUI Driver Ran Stop Sign: Denville PD A 22-year-old Jefferson Township woman was arrested and charged after driving under the influence in Denville on Monday, June 29. At 10:35 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Franklin Road near Route 46 after observing a vehicle speeding and failing to stop at a stop sign, Denville police said. During the traffic stop, the driver, Carolyn Vanlenten, appeared to be impaired, police said. Field sobriety tests indicated she was operating the vehicle while intoxicated, police said. Vanlenten was charged with operating under the influence of liquor or drugs, reckless driving, careless driving, …
Body Found In Burning Car Near NJ Mall: Prosecutor Body Found In Burning Car Near NJ Mall: Prosecutor
Body Found In Burning Car Near NJ Mall: Prosecutor An unidentified person was found dead inside a burning vehicle in Wayne on Tuesday, June 30, authorities said. Wayne police responded to the area of 77 Willowbrook Blvd. on a reported car fire, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Chief Joseph Rooney. When officers arrived, they found the body of an unidentified individual in the driver's seat of the vehicle, authorities said. The Medical Examiner's Office is investigating to determine the cause of death. Authorities said the investigation remains active and ongoing. No suspects are being sought at this…
Get Free Krispy Kreme For Fourth Of July, Crucial US World Cup Match: Here's How Get Free Krispy Kreme For Fourth Of July, Crucial US World Cup Match: Here's How
Get Free Krispy Kreme For Fourth Of July, Crucial US World Cup Match: Here's How Krispy Kreme is offering some sweet deals as the US prepares for its 250th birthday and one of the biggest soccer matches in the nation's history. The doughnut chain is selling a $10 Original Glazed Clean Sheet Dozen beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1. The promotion will start just three hours before the US plays against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Round of 32 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The one-day offer includes nine Original Glazed doughnuts and three "Red, White and Goooaaal" doughnuts. The new patriotic treat is an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in white ici…
DHS Scraps Plan For Mass NJ Detention Center: Gov. Sherrill DHS Scraps Plan For Mass NJ Detention Center: Gov. Sherrill
DHS Scraps Plan For Mass NJ Detention Center: Gov. Sherrill The Department of Homeland Security is not moving forward with plans to establish a mass detention center in Roxbury, Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. "This is a major victory for the state and for the township of Roxbury," Sherrill and Davenport said. "This has never been a partisan case, because the plan to establish a detention center at the Roxbury warehouse was always unlawful. Converting a warehouse for packages into a detention center for thousands of people would not only be inhumane but also have devastating local and environmental impacts—and it wou…
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study The nation's 250th birthday celebration is coming with higher costs due to rising inflation and the ongoing effects of the US-Israeli war with Iran. WalletHub released its annual 4th of July Facts & Figures report on Wednesday, June 24. The personal finance website estimates Americans will spend $9.4 billion on Fourth of July food, up from $8.9 billion in 2025. In 2026, the Fourth of July also marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Semiquincentennial will arrive with countless local, regional, and national events celebrating the …
NJ's Chloe Troast, SNL Alum, Debuts New Play NJ's Chloe Troast, SNL Alum, Debuts New Play
NJ's Chloe Troast, SNL Alum, Debuts New Play Chloe Troast, a New Jersey native who spent one season on "Saturday Night Live", is headed to Off-Broadway. Troast, who grew up in Ho-Ho-Kus, is starring in "Pepper Slit", which is set for a four-week engagement in the East Village in Manhattan, beginning Tuesday, July 21 . "Pepper Slit’s" theatrical experience blends music, nostalgia, and delusion into an unforgettable comedy spectacle, according to a synopsis. Each night, only 35 guests are invited to the stage and screen legend, Pepper Slit’s personal home to experience a night of party and performance that New Yorkers thought was outla…
First Name With Most Negative Baggage Revealed In New Survey First Name With Most Negative Baggage Revealed In New Survey
First Name With Most Negative Baggage Revealed In New Survey First impressions may begin before anyone says a word. A new survey finds that many Americans admit they make assumptions about people based solely on a first name, and one name stood out above all the others. Karen was named the most-judged first name in the survey by Talker Research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found that 18 percent of respondents said they make assumptions about someone based entirely on a first name. Gen Z respondents were the most likely to do it. Twenty-nine percent of Gen Z respondents said they judge people by first name alone, compared with 21 percent of m…
What's Cooking? Dinner Decisions Are Complicated, New Survey Reveals What's Cooking? Dinner Decisions Are Complicated, New Survey Reveals
What's Cooking? Dinner Decisions Are Complicated, New Survey Reveals Figuring out dinner can feel like its own full-time side quest. A new survey of 2,000 adults found that the average respondent spends nearly 16 minutes a day deciding what to have for dinner, according to Talker Research. That adds up to more than an hour and a half each week, or about four full days a year. The survey, conducted by Talker Research for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, examined the daily “dinner decisions” Americans make and what makes a meal feel worth the wait. For many, food is also a mood boost. More than half of respondents, 58 percent, said splurging on a lav…
DirecTV, YouTube TV Users May Get Payouts In $50M Settlement: See If You Qualify DirecTV, YouTube TV Users May Get Payouts In $50M Settlement: See If You Qualify
DirecTV, YouTube TV Users May Get Payouts In $50M Settlement: See If You Qualify YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream customers could receive cash from a $50 million settlement in a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit claims Disney violated federal antitrust law and state consumer protection laws by raising prices for streaming live pay television services. Disney has denied wrongdoing or liability but agreed to settle the case, according to the settlement's website. People could receive payments if they purchased a YouTube TV subscription between Monday, April 1, 2019, and Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Customers may also qualify if they purchased a DirecTV streaming live pay TV subs…
Rounds Of Steamy Storms To Interrupt Extreme Heat Wave: Here's Timing Rounds Of Steamy Storms To Interrupt Extreme Heat Wave: Here's Timing
Rounds Of Steamy Storms To Interrupt Extreme Heat Wave: Here's Timing The heat will be dangerous, but the storms may be what interrupt the week. A long-duration heat wave will build across the Northeast starting Tuesday, June 30, while daily thunderstorm chances develop around the edge of the hot, humid air mass, according to the National Weather Service. The storm threat will not hit every place at the same time. The first round is expected Tuesday, with scattered strong to severe thunderstorms possible across parts of the Northeast. The Storm Prediction Center says parts of New York and Vermont are under a slight risk for severe thunderstorms, with damagin…
John Oliver Gets Soap Makeover For 'General Hospital,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Appearances John Oliver Gets Soap Makeover For 'General Hospital,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Appearances
John Oliver Gets Soap Makeover For 'General Hospital,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Appearances John Oliver is stepping into a very different kind of televised chaos. The host of HBO’s "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" will appear on ABC’s "General Hospital" and Peacock’s "Days of Our Lives," he announced on his most recent show. Oliver teased his new soap-ready looks and thanked both shows for doing something "uniquely outlandish to his hair." In an Instagram post, "Last Week Tonight" joked, "Finally: John is hot." Oliver’s "General Hospital" arc will air Thursday, July 2, Friday, July 3, and Monday, July 6. His "Days of Our Lives" episodes are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11, W…
Popular Supplement Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk Popular Supplement Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk
Popular Supplement Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk A popular organic supplement is being pulled from online shelves nationwide. Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, New York, voluntarily recalled two TNVitamins moringa products due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to a company announcement posted by the FDA on Friday, June 26. No illnesses have been reported to date, according to the announcement. The recall covers TNVitamins 100 percent Organic Moringa 1,200 mg Capsules and TNVitamins 100 percent Organic Moringa Powder. The recalled products were distributed nationally through Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target, and the co…
Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida
Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida A swim with friends in a Florida river turned deadly in a place known for outdoor recreation. A 31-year-old woman died after an apparent alligator attack Sunday, June 28, while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River in Seminole County, Florida, NBC Miami reported, citing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The attack happened near the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest, northeast of Orlando. The river is also known as the Little Big Econ River. The attack happened near the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest, northe…
Starbucks Reviving Popular Beverage, Launching New Summer Lineup Starbucks Reviving Popular Beverage, Launching New Summer Lineup
Starbucks Reviving Popular Beverage, Launching New Summer Lineup Starbucks is bringing back a fan-favorite summer drink after a six-year break. The S'mores Frappuccino is returning to Starbucks for a limited time. Rewards members can get early access on Tuesday, June 30, before the drink launches nationwide on Wednesday, July 1. The S'mores Frappuccino is inspired by the classic campfire treat, blending vanilla syrup, coffee, milk, and ice over marshmallow-flavored whipped cream and milk chocolate sauce. The drink will debut alongside the new S'mores Cold Brew with Marshmallow Cold Foam. View this post on Instagram …
The Largest Bass Pro In America Is Coming To NJ — And It's Hiding A Secret The Largest Bass Pro In America Is Coming To NJ — And It's Hiding A Secret
The Largest Bass Pro In America Is Coming To NJ — And It's Hiding A Secret The largest single-level Bass Pro Shops in the country is opening in New Jersey this fall, but the real attraction won't be what's on the shelves. Bass Pro Shops announced new details for its 200,000-square-foot Outdoor World destination in Sayreville, saying the store is designed to be an immersive experience centered on conservation, entertainment, and hands-on learning. The new location will anchor the 400-acre Riverton retail complex off the Garden State Parkway near Interstates 95 and 287. At the heart of the store will be a 65,000-gallon Shipwreck Aquarium, a 12,000-gallon ray touch …
Boutique Temporarily Closed After Car Slams Through Front Doors In Morristown Boutique Temporarily Closed After Car Slams Through Front Doors In Morristown
Boutique Temporarily Closed After Car Slams Through Front Doors In Morristown A Morris County boutique is temporarily closed due to a car that slammed through the front of it over the weekend. No injuries were reported in the crash at 23 South Boutique in Morristown, according to its owners, Marilyn and Barry, who are vowing to reopen as soon as possible. A photo shared by the busienss shows a Ford sedan that had plowed right through the front doors. The shop has been in business since 2021, according to the Morris County Alliance.
Threat At Route 23 Walmart Deemed Unfounded After Massive Police Response: Franklin PD Threat At Route 23 Walmart Deemed Unfounded After Massive Police Response: Franklin PD
Threat At Route 23 Walmart Deemed Unfounded After Massive Police Response: Franklin PD A reported threat prompted a large police response at the Walmart on Route 23 in Franklin Borough before authorities determined the incident was unfounded on Monday evening, June 29, police said. The Franklin Borough Police Department responded to the Walmart on after receiving a report of a threat at approximately 5:20 p.m., the department said on social media. Out of an abundance of caution, officers conducted a thorough investigation and searched the property with assistance from local and county law enforcement agencies, police said. After completing the investigation, authorities …
Here's Timing For Dangerous Heat, Storm Chances Leading Into July 4th Here's Timing For Dangerous Heat, Storm Chances Leading Into July 4th
Here's Timing For Dangerous Heat, Storm Chances Leading Into July 4th The holiday week is lining up to be hot, humid, and anything but quiet amid the America 250 celebration. Humidity will rapidly begin to rise on Tuesday night, June 30. The heat will then ramp up to dangerous levels on Wednesday, July 1, according to the National Weather Service. Extreme heat watches are in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening, July 3, for much of the Northeast, with the most intense conditions expected along and near the I-95 corridor. Widespread highs in the 90s, high humidity, the risk of heat-related illnesses, and little relief at night ar…
Cause Of Death Revealed For 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'The Ring' Star Daveigh Chase: Reports Cause Of Death Revealed For 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'The Ring' Star Daveigh Chase: Reports
Cause Of Death Revealed For 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'The Ring' Star Daveigh Chase: Reports The cause of death has been revealed for the child actor widely known as the psychic girl in "The Ring" and the voice of Lilo in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch," according to reports. Daveigh Chase, 35, died from AIDS, Us Weekly reported on Monday, June 29. Chronic polysubstance use was listed as another significant condition in Los Angeles medical examiner records. Chase died in a Los Angeles hospital on Monday, June 16, and her manner of death was listed as natural. Her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, previously told TMZ that Chase died after battling meningitis and an infection in her …
Dashboard Screen Failures Trigger Massive Hyundai Recall Dashboard Screen Failures Trigger Massive Hyundai Recall
Dashboard Screen Failures Trigger Massive Hyundai Recall Nearly 100,000 Hyundai SUVs are being recalled because a software issue can cause the dashboard display to go blank while someone is driving. Hyundai Motor America issued the recall for 96,310 Tucson vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Wednesday, June 24. The recall affects certain 2025 and 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The issue involves software in the instrument panel display, which shows critical safety information such as the speedometer, fuel gauge, and warning lights. The issue can cause th…
Beloved Former NJ Restaurant Employee, Airman Killed In Motorcycle Crash Beloved Former NJ Restaurant Employee, Airman Killed In Motorcycle Crash
Beloved Former NJ Restaurant Employee, Airman Killed In Motorcycle Crash A 21-year-old Parsippany native was killed in a motorcycle crash in South Carolina Sunday, June 28, authorities said. Pablo Marcelo Caballero Molina was operating a motorcycle southbound on I-77 in Lexington County at a high rate of speed when he struck a concrete barrier and was ejected, the Lexington County Coroner's Office said. He was not was wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Molina had moved to South Carolina after joining the Air Force, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his family. He previously worked at Cafe Crevier in Denville, w…
63 Charged In $8M Luxury Car Theft Ring That Sent Stolen SUVs To Africa: NJ AG 63 Charged In $8M Luxury Car Theft Ring That Sent Stolen SUVs To Africa: NJ AG
63 Charged In $8M Luxury Car Theft Ring That Sent Stolen SUVs To Africa: NJ AG New Jersey officials have announced charges against 63 people in what they call a massive auto theft trafficking enterprise that allegedly stole more than 90 luxury vehicles worth over $8 million and shipped many of them to buyers in West Africa (scroll to the bottom of this news article for a complete list of every defendant charged in the case). The criminal enterprise operated across New Jersey and New York between June 2025 and June 2026, targeting high-end vehicles including Range Rovers, Porsches, and BMWs, according to Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, the Office of the Insura…
Murder Suspect Sought After Deadly Jersey City Shooting, Prosecutor Says Murder Suspect Sought After Deadly Jersey City Shooting, Prosecutor Says
Murder Suspect Sought After Deadly Jersey City Shooting, Prosecutor Says A Jersey City man is wanted on murder and multiple attempted murder charges after a fatal shooting that left one man dead and another wounded over the weekend, authorities said. Raheem Rhett, 36, is being sought in the 2:30 a.m. shooting Sunday, June 28, on Orient Avenue near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Jersey City, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Responding officers found Jenardo Tejada, 38, of Jersey City, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, Mello said. He was taken to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. The c…
Dead Newborn Found In Music Festival's Portable Bathroom, Police Say Dead Newborn Found In Music Festival's Portable Bathroom, Police Say
Dead Newborn Found In Music Festival's Portable Bathroom, Police Say A dead newborn was discovered inside a portable restroom at a music festival in Michigan, authorities said. The baby's body was found in the camping area of the Electric Forest music festival on Sunday, June 28, according to Michigan State Police. An employee of the restroom vending company spotted the newborn during routine maintenance in the morning. Troopers described the baby as a "neonate," a term for infants younger than 28 days old. "Investigators are asking for the public's assistance," police said. "If you were in the area and observed anything unusual, or if you have in…
Solar Panel Fire Forces Resident Relocations At Route 17 Rehab Center: Police Solar Panel Fire Forces Resident Relocations At Route 17 Rehab Center: Police
Solar Panel Fire Forces Resident Relocations At Route 17 Rehab Center: Police A rooftop solar panel caught fire at a Bergen County rehabilitation and healthcare center, forcing residents to be temporarily relocated on Monday, June 29, police said. The fire was reported at 11:46 a.m. at the Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, located along Route 17 South, according to Allendale Police Chief Michael Dillon. Because the facility provides both acute and long-term care, additional fire departments and EMS agencies were called to assist after the active fire was confirmed. Responding crews determined that a solar panel on the roof of one section of the bui…
ABC7 Reporter's Bosnia Gaffe Gets Awkward Balkan Twist ABC7 Reporter's Bosnia Gaffe Gets Awkward Balkan Twist
ABC7 Reporter's Bosnia Gaffe Gets Awkward Balkan Twist A little World Cup trash talk turned into a global embarrassment for an ABC7 reporter. Abigail Vélez found herself at the center of a viral backlash after declaring on live television that she couldn't point out Bosnia on a map while hyping Team USA's upcoming World Cup matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Reporting from a World Cup watch party in Long Beach, CA, following the United States' 3-2 loss to Turkey, Vélez was apparently trying to rally American fans before the Round of 32 showdown. "One thing about Bosnia, I could not point out where it is on a map," she said. "I don’t know …