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Details Released In Deadly NJ Officer Involved Shooting: AG Details Released In Deadly NJ Officer Involved Shooting: AG
Details Released In Deadly NJ Officer Involved Shooting: AG A 47-year-old Millville man was gunned down by police on Thursday, Aug. 6, authorities said. Millville police were responding to a domestic disturbance on the 300 block of Hazel Boulevard when they encountered Shaun Murphy inside the residence, the New Jersey Attorney General Office's said. During the encounter, Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office Sergeant John Borelli discharged his department-issued weapon, which struck Murphy, authorities said. Murphy was pronounced dead, authorities said. Law enforcement recovered a handgun at the scene, authorities said. N.J.S.A. 52:17B-107(a)(…

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by Sam Barron
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Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños
Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños A growing food-safety scare involving contaminated jalapeños has spread to prepared meat and poultry products sold at major retailers. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on Saturday, Aug. 8, for 18 ready-to-eat products containing jalapeños tied to a multistate Salmonella outbreak. The alert covers prepared foods sold under brands including Taylor Farms, Ready Meals, and Meal Simple. Products were distributed through major retailers, including Kroger, Walmart, HEB, and Albertsons. The implicated jalapeños were grown in Sinaloa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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2 Busted For DWI After Switching Places While Driving Wrong Way On Black Horse Pike: PD 2 Busted For DWI After Switching Places While Driving Wrong Way On Black Horse Pike: PD
2 Busted For DWI After Switching Places While Driving Wrong Way On Black Horse Pike: PD Two people were arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after attempting to swap places in Egg Harbor Township on Friday, Aug. 7, authorities said. At 9:48 p.m., officers responded to the Black Horse Pike and English Creek Avenue for a report of a vehicle driving eastbound in the westbound lanes, Egg Harbor Township police said. Officers pulled the vehicle over in the parking lot of Tomar's Liquor Store and observed the driver moving to the passenger seat and the passenger moving to the driver seat, police said. The drivers were identified as Destiny Munyon and Shelby Barnes, b…

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Two People Stabbed In NJ Home Invasion, Suspect Arrested: Police Two People Stabbed In NJ Home Invasion, Suspect Arrested: Police
Two People Stabbed In NJ Home Invasion, Suspect Arrested: Police A 36-year-old Pleasantville man was arrested and charged with stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday, Aug. 9, authorities said. At 3:42 a.m., officers responded to the 2700 block of Fire Road and found two people who had been stabbed in the face and body, Egg Harbor Township police said. They were transported to a nearby hospital with injuries that were severe, but not life-threatening, police said. Carlos Garcia-Moreno was identified as the suspect and turned himself in, police said. He is charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault with a weapo…

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by Sam Barron
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Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion
Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion A brazen intruder turned an alleged break-in at Kim Kardashian's $60 million Los Angeles-area estate into something resembling a joy ride. A 27-year-old man was arrested at Kardashian's Hidden Hills property Sunday, Aug. 9, after security spotted him loading items into a vehicle shortly before 4 p.m., according to authorities and multiple reports. Kardashian, 45, and her children were not home.  Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to the gated community after security personnel alerted authorities. The department's Malibu/Lost Hills station serves Hidde…

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NJ Single Mom Among 20 Women Dating 'Walking Red Flag' On New Netflix Show NJ Single Mom Among 20 Women Dating 'Walking Red Flag' On New Netflix Show
NJ Single Mom Among 20 Women Dating 'Walking Red Flag' On New Netflix Show A Pilates instructor and single mom from Bergen County is putting her heart on the line for a reality TV star with a reputation for being a "walking red flag." Sammy Gotay, 29, an Upper Saddle River native who now appears to live in Boca Raton, FL, is one of 20 women picked to date Harry Jowsey on Netflix's "Let's Marry Harry." Jowsey, 29, of Queensland, Australia, is known from Netflix's "Too Hot to Handle" and has a reputation as a womanizer. One contestant on his new show calls him a "walking red flag." But this time, Jowsey's goal is marriage — once and forever. The show follows J…

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by Cecilia Levine
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This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds
This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds Your next workout may not require a gym membership or even a pair of sneakers. Scientists say one everyday skill could help the brain stay healthier as people age, with growing evidence suggesting the benefits extend well beyond communication. Multiple reports highlighted new findings after researchers presented data showing adults who speak more than one language tend to have younger-looking brains and may be less likely to experience accelerated biological aging. Medical News Today summarized the research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum. One of…

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by Joe Lombardi
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‘Oops, Wrong Number’ Texts On Rise: What To Watch For ‘Oops, Wrong Number’ Texts On Rise: What To Watch For
‘Oops, Wrong Number’ Texts On Rise: What To Watch For A message that appears to be a harmless mix-up can be the start of something much more costly. The warning centers on so-called "accidental" texts. The message may sound casual and believable, such as someone saying they are running late or trying to reach another person. The trap is the reply. Experian says wrong-number texts are often the first step in romance or employment scams. Scammers may also use AI messaging bots to target large numbers of people at once. Even a polite answer, such as telling the sender they have the wrong number, can show a scammer that the phone line is active…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States
Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States Health officials in multiple states are warning residents about a potentially deadly bacterial threat that becomes more common as waters warm. Seven deaths have now been reported this year from Vibrio vulnificus infections in Louisiana and Florida, according to official state health data.  The bacterium can cause rapidly progressing, life-threatening infections and, in some cases, destroy tissue around an infected wound. Louisiana's Department of Health said Thursday, Aug. 6, that five people had died among nine reported cases in the state this year. Florida has recorded 14 case…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NBA Legend Don Nelson Dies: Second-Winningest Coach In League History, Guided Knicks NBA Legend Don Nelson Dies: Second-Winningest Coach In League History, Guided Knicks
NBA Legend Don Nelson Dies: Second-Winningest Coach In League History, Guided Knicks One of basketball's most influential and unconventional figures has died. Don Nelson, the Hall of Fame coach who ranks second in NBA history in regular-season victories, died Sunday, Aug. 9, at age 86, the Golden State Warriors announced. " 'Nellie' was one of the most innovative and influential coaches in NBA history and an iconic figure in Warriors history," Golden State's statement read. Nelson compiled a 1,335-1,063 record during 31 seasons as an NBA head coach. Only Gregg Popovich has more regular-season victories. Nelson held the league record for nearly 12 years before Popovich surp…

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Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup
Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup Breakfast aisles are about to look a little different, though the company behind some of America's best-known cereals says fans shouldn't notice much when they take their first bite. WK Kellogg Co announced Thursday, Aug. 6, that it will eliminate artificial colors across its entire cereal portfolio, with production of the new recipes beginning later this year and products arriving on store shelves before year's end. The move comes a full year ahead of the company's original schedule. The transition includes colorful favorites such as Kellogg's Froot Loops and Kellogg's Apple Jacks. Instead…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Woman, Baby Killed In Boat Crash Off Liberty Island Woman, Baby Killed In Boat Crash Off Liberty Island
Woman, Baby Killed In Boat Crash Off Liberty Island A 46-year-old Manhattan man has been charged after a boat overturned near Liberty Island, killing a 27-year-old woman and a 5-month-old baby, authorities said. Manuel Hernandez was arrested at 2:27 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, within the NYPD's 72nd Precinct, and charged with 13 counts of reckless endangerment, an NYPD spokesperson said. The incident began around 10:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, when police received a 911 call reporting an overturned vessel near Liberty Island within the 1st Precinct, authorities said. The NYPD Harbor Unit, SCUBA Team and Aviation Unit responded to the scene…

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by Cecilia Levine