Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Megamerger After Challenge By NJ, 11 Other States Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Megamerger After Challenge By NJ, 11 Other States
Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Megamerger After Challenge By NJ, 11 Other States Several Northeast states have won the first round in their effort to block Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. A federal judge in California issued a temporary restraining order on Monday, July 20, preventing Paramount from completing the megamerger. Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York are among a dozen states challenging the deal. The ruling comes one week after the coalition sued to stop what would become the largest merger in Hollywood history. The attorneys general argue the deal would illegally reduce competition by co…
70 Arrested, 100 Human Trafficking Victims Rescued During World Cup: NJ  AG 70 Arrested, 100 Human Trafficking Victims Rescued During World Cup: NJ  AG
70 Arrested, 100 Human Trafficking Victims Rescued During World Cup: NJ AG More than 70 people were arrested and nearly 100 people were rescued during New Jersey's anti-human trafficking investigations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, authorities announced Monday, July 20. The stat's Division of Criminal Justice and State Police led an effort that included at least 44 law enforcement agencies involved in the outreach and enforcement activities associated with the World Cup, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. Through dozens of distinct operational details that took place on various dates between May and July , law enforcement officers found and assi…
Beyoncé And Jay-Z’s Hamptons Estate Breached By Out-Of-Control Driver: Police Beyoncé And Jay-Z’s Hamptons Estate Breached By Out-Of-Control Driver: Police
Beyoncé And Jay-Z’s Hamptons Estate Breached By Out-Of-Control Driver: Police An out-of-control driver crashed through a gate outside Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s home on Long Island, according to police. Cops said Keith Jonathan Webster, 63, slammed into the superstar couple’s East Hampton estate, according to online outlet 27East. Webster, of the Bronx, was held at the scene by private security until police arrived to arrest him. The crash occurred around 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Newsday reported. The cause or motivation for the wreck remains under investigation. Webster was charged with second-degree criminal mischief and third-degree trespassing, according to Newsday. …
Seats Can Slide Unexpectedly, Triggering Massive Recall Of 387K+ Fords, Lincolns Seats Can Slide Unexpectedly, Triggering Massive Recall Of 387K+ Fords, Lincolns
Seats Can Slide Unexpectedly, Triggering Massive Recall Of 387K+ Fords, Lincolns Nearly 388,000 Ford and Lincoln SUVs are being recalled because second-row seats can unexpectedly tip or slide while driving. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 387,911 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, July 14. The recall affects certain 2020-2026 Ford Explorers and 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviators. The easy-entry switch for the second-row outer seats may bind or become stuck in the down position. The problem can cause a seat to unlatch, tip, or slide unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving. A seat that moves unexpectedly may…
Parolee Steals $500K SWAT Truck From NJ Transit Lot: Report Parolee Steals $500K SWAT Truck From NJ Transit Lot: Report
Parolee Steals $500K SWAT Truck From NJ Transit Lot: Report A stolen car is one thing. A stolen armored SWAT vehicle is another. A 39-year-old Maplewood man is accused of breaking into an NJ Transit facility, swiping a $500,000 BearCat, then taking it on an early-morning joyride before abandoning it in Irvington on Tuesday, July 14, according to NJ.com and jail/court records. Christopher Bruton-Frazier allegedly caused nearly $13,000 in damage after crashing the 2018 Lenco BearCat into a K-9 kennel, a police truck, and a garage door while trying to drive it out of the agency's Ferry Street facility around 4 a.m., NJ.com reported, citing a criminal a…
Trailer Fire Unleashes Plumes Of Smoke Trailer Fire Unleashes Plumes Of Smoke
Trailer Fire Unleashes Plumes Of Smoke A trailer fire unleashed heavy smoke into the sky in Mansfield on Saturday, July 18, authorities said. At 10:45 a.m. firefighters responded to the parking lot of Weis Markets and saw a trailer and a commercial roller heavily involved in fire, Mansfield Township Fire Company No.1 said. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, spending over an hour at the scene, fire officials said.
Rita's New Summer Menu Features Frozen Treats Inspired By Iconic Drink, Comedies Rita's New Summer Menu Features Frozen Treats Inspired By Iconic Drink, Comedies
Rita's New Summer Menu Features Frozen Treats Inspired By Iconic Drink, Comedies Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is serving up a new summer menu inspired by some of TV's most popular comedies. The eastern Pennsylvania-based chain launched a limited-time promotion celebrating its new Shirley Temple Ice on Monday, July 20. "A Shirley Good Time" is part of a partnership between Rita's and TBS. The treats are available through Sunday, Aug. 23, at participating Rita's locations. "Summer has always been about creating memories with family and friends, and that's exactly what this partnership is all about," said Carmela Hughley, a senior vice president of ma…
Woman In $1M Fraud Case, Boyfriend Charged In New $90K NJ Scam: Prosecutor Woman In $1M Fraud Case, Boyfriend Charged In New $90K NJ Scam: Prosecutor
Woman In $1M Fraud Case, Boyfriend Charged In New $90K NJ Scam: Prosecutor A woman already facing charges in a $1 million property management fraud scheme has now been accused of carrying out another scam involving nearly $91,000 from a Texas property owner, authorities said. The investigation into Martinia A. Heath, 44, of Newark, was launched after a Texas property owner contacted the Union County Prosecutor's Office Special Prosecutions Unit, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel said. Between September 2024 and April 2026, Heath arranged to manage renovations on the victim's Newark property, and during that time, the victim transferred approximat…
Two Children Killed In Ocean County Boat Crash: NJSP Two Children Killed In Ocean County Boat Crash: NJSP
Two Children Killed In Ocean County Boat Crash: Njsp A 9-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy were killed in a boat crash in Bayville Sunday, July 19, authorities said. At 9:09 p.m., Tidewater Custom 280, a 30-foot vessel, struck an Intercoastal Waterway channel marker, causing the two kids to be ejected into the water, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. Two other occupants located the kids in the water, Marchan said. They were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were pronounced dead, Marchan said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.
Major Lettuce Recall Expands As Walmart Pulls Products Major Lettuce Recall Expands As Walmart Pulls Products
Major Lettuce Recall Expands As Walmart Pulls Products A widening food-safety action has reached refrigerators across much of the country. Walmart has removed four Marketside-branded iceberg lettuce products from select stores after supplier Taylor Farms de México recalled lettuce from central Mexico over possible Cyclospora contamination. The FDA said Sunday, July 19, that the Marketside products were sold at select Walmart stores. The affected products are: UPC 681131328944 Marketside Bagged Iceberg Salad, 12 oz. UPC 681131328951 Marketside Bagged Iceberg Salad, 24 oz. UPC 681131328968 Marketside Bagged Shredded Iceberg Salad, 8 oz. UPC 68…
Hotel Luggage Cart Full Of NJ Pizza Feeds Spain After World Cup Win Hotel Luggage Cart Full Of NJ Pizza Feeds Spain After World Cup Win
Hotel Luggage Cart Full Of NJ Pizza Feeds Spain After World Cup Win Spain's World Cup celebration didn't end at MetLife Stadium. After hoisting the trophy following Sunday's 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina, the newly crowned champions headed back to The MC Hotel in Montclair, where 57 pizzas from BXJ in West Orange were waiting to fuel the celebration, owner Jarrett Seltzer told Daily Voice. Getting the timing right took some last-minute coordination. But Seltzer knew a thing or two about that, since BXJ catered Norway's win, too. "The chef started texting me in a group chat with employees, saying to delay the pizzas because the match had gone into extra…
Burger King Launches 'Whopper Guarantee' Amid Major Changes To Iconic Burger Burger King Launches 'Whopper Guarantee' Amid Major Changes To Iconic Burger
Burger King Launches 'Whopper Guarantee' Amid Major Changes To Iconic Burger Burger King is taking another step in its effort to improve the Whopper by promising customers a free burger if their order disappoints. The fast-food chain announced a new Whopper Guarantee in a news release on Monday, July 20. The promise is part of Burger King's ongoing push to improve its signature menu item and the overall restaurant experience. If a Whopper isn't served hot or prepared the way it was ordered, Burger King will remake it immediately and give the customer a free classic Whopper during a future visit. "When we asked guests where we could do better, they gave us a lo…