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NJ's Joe Budden's Pregnant GF Thought She Had The Big Surprise — She Was Wrong NJ's Joe Budden's Pregnant GF Thought She Had The Big Surprise — She Was Wrong
NJ's Joe Budden's Pregnant GF Thought She Had The Big Surprise — She Was Wrong Joe Budden's pregnant girlfriend thought she had the biggest surprise of his 46th birthday celebration. Shadée Monique told the crowd that so many people had come out because so many people love Budden, adding that she was happy to be part of his family before revealing her own surprise: The couple is expecting a baby girl. Budden came out to thank her. But first, he had a correction: “You ain't in the family yet,” he said. “Well pretty much I am,” Monique replied. View this post on Instagram That's when Budden, wearing a white tux, got…

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Freehold Teacher Cries In Court During Sentencing For Sex With 15-Year-Old Student Freehold Teacher Cries In Court During Sentencing For Sex With 15-Year-Old Student
Freehold Teacher Cries In Court During Sentencing For Sex With 15-Year-Old Student A 45-year-old former New Jersey special education teacher was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to having sex with a 15-year-old student, authorities said. In January, Allison Haveman-Niedrach pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. Photos published by the New York Post show the former Freehold Intermediate School Teacher sobbing in court. Investigators found more than 25,000 text messages between her and a student, including photos and videos that confirmed the sexual nature of the relationship, Asbury Park Press r…

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by Sam Barron
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NJ Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Prosecutor NJ Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Prosecutor
NJ Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Hopewell Township man was sentenced to consecutive life terms after previously being convicted of murdering his parents, authorities announced Saturday, Aug. 29. Craig William  was convicted of two counts of murder in the first degree along with weapons offenses, tampering with physical evidence, hindering apprehension, and obstruction, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. On Monday, March 13, 2023, New Jersey State Police responded to Williams' home on Tipton Drive  to conduct a welfare check after family members had not heard from his parents…

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by Sam Barron
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Never-Ending Pasta Returns To Olive Garden: What To Know Never-Ending Pasta Returns To Olive Garden: What To Know
Never-Ending Pasta Returns To Olive Garden: What To Know Pasta lovers can once again fill up on unlimited bowls at Olive Garden. The restaurant chain's Never-Ending Pasta Bowl returned nationwide on Monday, Aug. 31. The $14.99 deal will be available through Sunday, Nov. 22. The promotion includes unlimited refills of pasta, sauces, and protein toppings, along with never-ending soup or salad and freshly baked breadsticks. Olive Garden says diners can create 120 possible combinations, and the chain has added two new choices: Spicy Alfredo sauce and Crispy Shrimp Fritta as a protein topping.  The nationwide return comes aft…

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by Chris Spiker
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Major Recall Expands To 3.6M Grill Brushes Before Labor Day Weekend Major Recall Expands To 3.6M Grill Brushes Before Labor Day Weekend
Major Recall Expands To 3.6M Grill Brushes Before Labor Day Weekend More than 3.6 million grill brushes are now being recalled as Labor Day weekend cookouts and football tailgates approach. Conair has expanded its recall to cover about 3,625,800 Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Aug. 27. The Stamford, Connecticut-based importer previously recalled 1,719,995 brushes in July. The brushes were recalled because small metal bristles can detach from them and stick to grills or food. Swallowing the bristles can cause serious internal injuries that may require surgery. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Contamination Concern Prompts Fruit Recall Contamination Concern Prompts Fruit Recall
Contamination Concern Prompts Fruit Recall A fruit recall is affecting shoppers in several Northeast states after testing raised concerns about possible contamination. Mamaroneck, New York-based Panorama Produce is recalling 302 boxes of Martina-brand mangoes that were distributed in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania and sold at select Walmart stores, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration. The mangoes were distributed from Monday, Aug. 10, through Friday, Aug. 21. The recall involves size 9 mangoes packaged in Martina-branded cases. Individual fruit can be identified by …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early
Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early The Hershey Company is unwrapping its Halloween lineup early as more people get into the spooky spirit months before October. Hershey announced its 2026 Halloween lineup on Thursday, Aug. 13. The eastern Pennsylvania candy giant called it the company's largest and most diverse seasonal portfolio. The lineup is highlighted by the return of Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Fangs, which are coming back for the first time since 2024. The fang-shaped treat features the brand's Cookies 'N' Creme flavor in a Halloween design. Here are some other new and returning Halloween favorites for 2026: K…

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by Chris Spiker
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More Than 20 Missing After Raging Flash Flooding At Grand Canyon National Park More Than 20 Missing After Raging Flash Flooding At Grand Canyon National Park
More Than 20 Missing After Raging Flash Flooding At Grand Canyon National Park A frantic search is underway at one of the world’s most famous natural landmarks after violent flooding tore through its remote interior. The National Park Service said on Sunday, Aug. 30, that it was seeking information about more than 20 people who may be missing or unaccounted for at Grand Canyon National Park, carved by the Colorado River in Arizona. The hikers, backpackers, and campers may have been in Bright Angel Canyon or the Phantom Ranch area when a flash flood struck Saturday afternoon, Aug. 29. Park officials and the Arizona Department of Public Safety were continuing evacuatio…

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by Joe Lombardi
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2 Women Found Dead After Philly Barricade, Murder-Suicide Probe Underway 2 Women Found Dead After Philly Barricade, Murder-Suicide Probe Underway
2 Women Found Dead After Philly Barricade, Murder-Suicide Probe Underway Two women were found dead inside a Pennsylvania home after police responded to a report of a barricaded person and a gunshot heard inside, authorities said. Officers from the 35th District were called to the 1600 block of Conlyn Street in Philadelphia around 1:51 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Philadelphia police said. A barricade was declared at the residence before it ended around 2:50 p.m., police said. Two adult women were then found inside and pronounced dead at the scene by medics at approximately 2:51 p.m. The deaths are being investigated as a murder-suicide, according to preliminary info…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Woman, 21, Shot In Chest, Neck As Gunfire Hits 3 Vehicles, 2 Homes: Philly PD Woman, 21, Shot In Chest, Neck As Gunfire Hits 3 Vehicles, 2 Homes: Philly PD
Woman, 21, Shot In Chest, Neck As Gunfire Hits 3 Vehicles, 2 Homes: Philly PD A 21-year-old woman was hospitalized after gunfire struck vehicles and homes in Pennsylvania overnight, police said. Officers responded to the 800 block of Reno Place in Philadelphia’s 9th District around 3:41 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, for a report of a person with a gun. At the scene, officers found four spent shell casings, three vehicles hit by gunfire, and two residences struck by bullets, according to police. The woman and a friend had already arrived at Pennsylvania Hospital in a dark-colored sedan that left before officers arrived, police said. They told investigators they had been on R…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Nearly 55K Pounds Of Rice Recalled Over Contamination Concerns Nearly 55K Pounds Of Rice Recalled Over Contamination Concerns
Nearly 55K Pounds Of Rice Recalled Over Contamination Concerns A popular pantry staple sold in a dozen states is being recalled because it may contain foreign material. The voluntary recall covers 54,648 pounds of Lundberg Family Farms White Jasmine Rice, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The FDA classified the action as a Class II recall and lists it as ongoing. That classification means exposure may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, while the chance of serious consequences is considered remote. Wehah Farms, which does business as Lundberg Family Farms, initiated the recall after discovering potential contaminat…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95 Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95
Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95 Ashley Taunton isn't out of the woods yet, but Taylor Swift is helping her get there. The 42-year-old Connecticut mother who suffered critical injuries while assisting a group of teenagers on I-95 got an unexpected assist from a certain 36-year-old singer. You may have heard of her. Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to the GoFundMe campaign for Ashley Taunton, whose recovery from a July crash has gone viral. PEOPLE confirmed on Friday that the pop star had contributed to the fund, which has since jumped to more than $87,000 since it was created in July. Taylor Swift made a big donation…

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