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Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight
Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight Major changes could be coming to the way the federal government oversees what's in Americans' food. The US Department of Health and Human Services announced two proposed policy changes on Monday, Aug. 10, aimed at tightening oversight of food ingredients and establishing a federal standard for ultra-processed foods. The FDA proposed requiring food manufacturers to notify the agency when they determine that a substance added to human or animal food is Generally Recognized as Safe, or GRAS. This would replace a system that has allowed manufacturers to make some GRAS determinations without no…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible Throughout Northeast: Here's When Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible Throughout Northeast: Here's When
Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible Throughout Northeast: Here's When A highly anticipated celestial event is just days away, bringing a dramatic daytime sky show to parts of the world. A total solar eclipse will occur Wednesday, Aug. 12, when the moon moves between Earth and the sun and completely blocks the sun along a narrow path. Totality will be visible outside the US, but millions in North America will be able to watch a partial eclipse. NASA says totality will sweep across northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, a small corner of Portugal, and portions of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans.  The path of totality is the narrow zone where the moon …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals
Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals The man wanted in the robbery tied to the fatal shooting of Penn State senior Billy Schmidt has surrendered to Philadelphia police after a public search that included a cash reward, the U.S. Marshals Service announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Khadfi Fleming surrendered at Philadelphia Police Headquarters at 6 p.m., the U.S. Marshals Service said. "The public and media played an important role in bringing Fleming to justice," the agency said in a statement posted on X. "USMS Philly thanks everyone who shared info, spread the word, and assisted law enforcement, ultimately helping bring about Flem…

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by Jillian Pikora
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NJ Ranked Second-Best State To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why NJ Ranked Second-Best State To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
NJ Ranked Second-Best State To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why From strong schools and health care to high incomes and low crime, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best States to Live In list on Monday, Aug. 10. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, quality of life, and safety. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic reasons. "When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing price…

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by Chris Spiker
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Krispy Kreme Launching Fall Menu With New Doughnuts, Drinks: See What's On It Krispy Kreme Launching Fall Menu With New Doughnuts, Drinks: See What's On It
Krispy Kreme Launching Fall Menu With New Doughnuts, Drinks: See What's On It Krispy Kreme is getting an early start on fall with the return of pumpkin spice and several new seasonal treats. The doughnut chain announced its Autumn Seasonal Collection in a news release on Friday, Aug. 7. The new lineup will be available beginning Tuesday, Aug. 11, at participating locations nationwide. The fall menu features four doughnuts, including two new options. The new Maple Cheesecake Doughnut is filled with cheesecake Kreme, dipped in maple icing, and topped with graham-flavored crunch and maple drizzle. Krispy Kreme is also introducing the Cafe Mocha Doughnut, an Origin…

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by Chris Spiker
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Flight Canceled After Child Refuses To Stay Buckled In Seat: Reports Flight Canceled After Child Refuses To Stay Buckled In Seat: Reports
Flight Canceled After Child Refuses To Stay Buckled In Seat: Reports A flight from British Columbia to Toronto was canceled after a young child refused to stay seated with their seat belt secured, according to reports. Porter Airlines Flight 444 was preparing to depart Victoria International Airport when the incident happened on Thursday, Aug. 6. The aircraft had left the terminal and was heading toward the runway when crew members saw the child standing in their seat. The plane returned to the terminal because it couldn't safely take off while the child wasn't secured, and passengers were eventually told to leave the aircraft. "Attempts by the ac…

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by Chris Spiker
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21-Year-Old BMW Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 34-Year-Old Woman: Prosecutor 21-Year-Old BMW Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 34-Year-Old Woman: Prosecutor
21-Year-Old BMW Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 34-Year-Old Woman: Prosecutor A 21-year-old BMW driver from Clifton has been charged in a four-vehicle North Bergen crash that killed a 34-year-old woman and injured five others, authorities said. Mahmoud Khalifa was arrested Monday, Aug. 10, in connection with the Saturday, May 30 crash, just after 4:30 a.m. near Tonnelle Avenue and 70th Street, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Responding North Bergen police officers found four damaged vehicles: a tractor-trailer, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Hyundai Tucson, and BMW 435i driven by Khalifa, authorities said. The Hyundai driver, Karen Velasquez-Ochoa, 34, of North …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Intoxicated GWB Driver Injures 4 Officers With 5-Year-Old In Car: PAPD Intoxicated GWB Driver Injures 4 Officers With 5-Year-Old In Car: PAPD
Intoxicated GWB Driver Injures 4 Officers With 5-Year-Old In Car: Papd Four Port Authority police officers suffered minor injuries after an erratic driver struck two PAPD vehicles on the George Washington Bridge, authorities confirmed. Oscar E. Broadhead, 36, of New York City, was driving erratically on the upper level of the GWB eastbound when he struck the vehicles in Fort Lee, a PAPD spokesperson said. The incident happened on Friday, Aug. 7 at approximately 6:15 p.m., court records show. A 5-year-old girl was a passenger in Broadhead's vehicle at the time, according to the PAPD spokesperson. Broadhead was arrested and faces four criminal charges …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Mom, 5-Month-Old Daughter ID'd In Deadly Liberty Island Boat Capsize Mom, 5-Month-Old Daughter ID'd In Deadly Liberty Island Boat Capsize
Mom, 5-Month-Old Daughter ID'd In Deadly Liberty Island Boat Capsize A mother and her 5-month-old daughter have been identified as the two victims killed when a boat carrying their family capsized near Liberty Island. Sara Sanchez and her 5-month-old daughter died in the Saturday night, Aug. 8 incident, according to Il Punto Ristorante, which identified Sanchez's husband and Antonella's father as Andres Garcia, a beloved member of its restaurant family. According to a GoFundMe launched by the restaurant, Andres was also aboard the boat and is left alone to care for his and Sanchez's 6-year-old son. "This past weekend, what was meant to be a joyful fami…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Bartender, Wife Dead In House Fire: VFW NJ Bartender, Wife Dead In House Fire: VFW
NJ Bartender, Wife Dead In House Fire: VFW A husband and wife died in an early-morning house fire in Middlesex County over the weekend, authorities and a local VFW said. The fire broke out at a home on Front Street in Jamesburg around 1:02 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Jamesburg Police Chief Jason Muller said. First responders found a 39-year-old woman at the home and took her to Old Bridge Medical Center for treatment, authorities said. Sandra Dutcher, 67, of Jamesburg, was found inside the home with serious injuries and pronounced dead while being taken to the hospital, authorities said.…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Hackensack Man Ties Up Roommate With Thick Rope After Drinking: Police Hackensack Man Ties Up Roommate With Thick Rope After Drinking: Police
Hackensack Man Ties Up Roommate With Thick Rope After Drinking: Police A 48-year-old Hackensack man was arrested after police say he assaulted his roommate and tied him up with thick rope inside their apartment. Hackensack police responded to a Maple Avenue apartment around 1 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, on a report of a person being restrained after allegedly assaulting a guest, according to a department press release issued Monday, Aug. 10. Officers found the 40-year-old roommate wedged between a dresser and a bed with his hands and feet bound with thick rope, police said. The man had a cut under his left eye that was bruised and swollen, according to police. Wils…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These NJ ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate These NJ ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate
These NJ ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate Communities across the Northeast dominated a new ranking of the nation's hottest housing markets. Realtor.com released its 2026 list of the hottest ZIP codes in the US on Monday, Aug. 10. The report ranked markets based on buyer demand and how quickly homes sold. The rankings were based on Realtor.com listing data from January through June 2026, using unique views per property to measure demand and days on market to measure how quickly homes sold. "This year's hottest ZIP codes tell us that buyers aren't simply chasing the lowest price tag anymore — they're chasing space, character an…

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by Chris Spiker