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'Bachelor' Producer Confirms Secret Hookups With Showrunner Pilot Pete In Memoir 'Bachelor' Producer Confirms Secret Hookups With Showrunner Pilot Pete In Memoir
'Bachelor' Producer Confirms Secret Hookups With Showrunner Pilot Pete In Memoir For years, "Bachelor Nation" debated whether Pete "Pilot Pete" Weber's rumored romance with producer Julie LaPlaca was real. Now, the 41-year-old Goshen, CT native is putting the speculation to rest. In her new memoir, "The Love Producer: My Unscripted Journey from a Reality TV Career to My Own Happily Ever After," released this summer, LaPlaca confirms the pair secretly hooked up after Weber's season of "The Bachelor." LaPlaca writes that she and Weber, who was born in Fairfax but lived with his parents in California before and after filming, formed a close bond while filming his season o…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Nurse Who Pocketed $1.25M In Fake Vaccine Scheme Hit With Record Fine Nurse Who Pocketed $1.25M In Fake Vaccine Scheme Hit With Record Fine
Nurse Who Pocketed $1.25M In Fake Vaccine Scheme Hit With Record Fine A Long Island nurse who admitted to faking more than 150 child vaccines was fined $544,000 by the state, officials announced Thursday, July 9. Julie DeVuono’s fine is the largest in the New York Department of Health’s 125-year history, the agency said. DeVuono, 53, pleaded guilty to criminal charges in June 2024, in which she agreed to complete community service, forfeit $1.2 million in criminal proceeds, and give up her professional licenses. Between 2019 and 2022, DeVuono lied about giving 162 children various vaccines, including for chickenpox, measles, hepatitis, tetanus, and COVID-19,…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Brooklyn Man Led Cops On Lengthy Pursuit In NJ, Crashed Into Numerous Cars: Prosecutor Brooklyn Man Led Cops On Lengthy Pursuit In NJ, Crashed Into Numerous Cars: Prosecutor
Brooklyn Man Led Cops On Lengthy Pursuit In NJ, Crashed Into Numerous Cars: Prosecutor A 31-year-old Brooklyn man was sentenced to five years in prison after he previously pleaded guilty to leading police on a pursuit in Somerset County that led to multiple people being injured. At 9:22 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2025, Ashton Charles was stole a New York City taxicab on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office said.  Charles drove through the vehicle throughout New York City before driving over the Goethals Bridge into Elizabeth, authorities said. At 11:15 a.m., Springfield Township police located the stolen taxi and tried to stop him, but Charles …

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by Sam Barron
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Soccer Company Mourns, Shares Photo Of NJ Dad Killed By Falling Tree Limb During Storm Soccer Company Mourns, Shares Photo Of NJ Dad Killed By Falling Tree Limb During Storm
Soccer Company Mourns, Shares Photo Of NJ Dad Killed By Falling Tree Limb During Storm A New Jersey father and longtime youth soccer executive is being remembered after he was killed when a tree limb crashed onto his vehicle during last week's powerful storm. Jared C. Hirschowitz, 41, died when a large tree limb fell onto his moving vehicle on Raritan Road near Quimby Lane in Scotch Plains at approximately 8:08 p.m. on Friday, July 3, Scotch Plains Police Chief David Lavery said. We are heartbroken to share that our friend and colleague Jared Hirschowitz passed away on July 3, 2026. For 18 years, Jared was a cherished member of the GotSport family whose kindness, dedicatio…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Floodwaters Wiped Out This Jersey Shore Favorite At The Worst Possible Time Floodwaters Wiped Out This Jersey Shore Favorite At The Worst Possible Time
Floodwaters Wiped Out This Jersey Shore Favorite At The Worst Possible Time An ice cream shop in Neptune was forced to temporarily close after they were hit with heavy flooding. Video shared by the owners of Callie's Creamery shows the restaurant underwater following last weekend's storms.  "For three years, their family-owned ice cream shop has been more than just a place to grab dessert—it's been a place where families celebrate birthdays, kids enjoy their first ice cream cone, friends gather after the beach, and our community comes together to make memories," Samantha Janusz, who organized a GoFundMe, wrote. "Their shop has always been a welcoming s…

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NJ Man Severs Wife's Hands, Foot In Failed Murder-Suicide: Report NJ Man Severs Wife's Hands, Foot In Failed Murder-Suicide: Report
NJ Man Severs Wife's Hands, Foot In Failed Murder-Suicide: Report A 35-year-old New Jersey mother from Egypt survived after her 46-year-old husband allegedly severed both of her hands and one of her feet before taking his own life in what authorities believe was a failed murder-suicide, Daily Voice has learned. The attack happened mid-morning on Thursday, June 18, at a home on Kamm Avenue in South River. Mayor Pete Guindi tells Daily Voice that a friend of the 35-year-old victim knew something was wrong and came to the house. She realized she needed to call the police, the mayor said. Officers found the woman with both hands and one foot severed, while he…

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Here's What Turns A Stranger Into Perfect Travel Companion, Survey Reveals Here's What Turns A Stranger Into Perfect Travel Companion, Survey Reveals
Here's What Turns A Stranger Into Perfect Travel Companion, Survey Reveals Traveling with someone you barely know can be a gamble, but new research suggests certain personal traits may quietly determine whether the experience becomes memorable or miserable. The study, published in the International Journal of Tourism Research, examined what travelers value most when choosing a travel partner and how those traits shape overall travel experiences. Researchers focused on a growing trend among young travelers who seek companions online rather than relying solely on friends or family. The research team analyzed 1,086 user social media posts in the first phase. That rev…

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Bonnie Tyler Dies: Singer With One Of Pop's Most Unmistakable Voices Bonnie Tyler Dies: Singer With One Of Pop's Most Unmistakable Voices
Bonnie Tyler Dies: Singer With One Of Pop's Most Unmistakable Voices One of pop-rock's most unmistakable voices is being remembered across generations. Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer best known for "Total Eclipse of the Heart," died at age 75, her family announced Thursday, July 9, according to multiple reports. Multiple reports said Tyler died in a hospital in Portugal following an illness. The BBC reported that she had been treated after emergency intestinal surgery in May. The death closes a career that stretched more than 50 years, from Welsh clubs to US and UK chart glory. Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins in Wales, became known for a raspy, powerful voice th…

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Apple Releases Security Fixes For iPhone, iPad Users Apple Releases Security Fixes For iPhone, iPad Users
Apple Releases Security Fixes For iPhone, iPad Users The kind of Apple update that does not bring shiny new features may be the one users should not ignore. Apple released iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2 on Monday, June 29, with security fixes for supported iPhones and iPads, according to Apple Support. The update applies to iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later. Apple said the update includes security fixes that were first made available in the iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 b…

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A-Rod's New Mystery Flame Is Fitness Coach, Former D1 Athlete A-Rod's New Mystery Flame Is Fitness Coach, Former D1 Athlete
A-Rod's New Mystery Flame Is Fitness Coach, Former D1 Athlete Alex Rodriguez's mystery woman has been identified as a fitness model with Greenwich, CT roots and a background in Division I soccer. The former Yankees star was spotted kissing New York City fitness coach and model Meghan Hayden at Michael Rubin's annual party in the Hamptons, as first reported by Page Six.  Hayden is originally from Greenwich, according to her Florida Gulf Coast University women's soccer roster, where she played Division I soccer. She appears to be 33 years old. Hayden also shared photos from the weekend on Instagram, including one showing her standing beside R…

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NJ's 'Big Brother' Cast Includes Rocket Scientist, Mom Of 4, Showmance Seeker NJ's 'Big Brother' Cast Includes Rocket Scientist, Mom Of 4, Showmance Seeker
NJ's 'Big Brother' Cast Includes Rocket Scientist, Mom Of 4, Showmance Seeker Three New Jersey residents are among the 16 strangers moving into the "Big Brother" house as Season 28 premieres Thursday, July 9, on CBS and Paramount+. Representing the Garden State are La Trice Verrett of Maplewood, Mallory Aurichio of Washington Township (Bergen), and Yash Patel of Monroe Township (Middlesex), each hoping to outlast the competition and claim the $750,000 prize. Verrett, a boutique salesperson originally from Kankakee, Illinois, says she's entering the game with kindness in mind: "I don't want any enemies. I'm a sweet mama of 4. I try to make people feel good." Aur…

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Toms River Man Admits To Brandishing Taser In Road Rage Incident: Prosecutor Toms River Man Admits To Brandishing Taser In Road Rage Incident: Prosecutor
Toms River Man Admits To Brandishing Taser In Road Rage Incident: Prosecutor A 28-year-old Toms River man is facing prison time after he admitted to making terroristic threats during a road rage incident, authorities announced Wednesday, July 8. Frank Marin pleaded guilty to terroristic threats and faces three years in prison per the terms of a plea agreement, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. On Friday, Sept. 12, officers responded to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Atlantic City after a person told officers that when he stopped for an ambulance crossing an intersection, a white Nissan Altima, driven by Marin, ran through a red light and almost cra…

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by Sam Barron