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Here's Timing For Dangerous Heat, Storm Chances July 4th Week
The holiday week is lining up to be hot, humid, and anything but quiet.
Humidity will rapidly begin to rise on Tuesday night, June 30. The heat will then ramp up to dangerous levels on Wednesday, July 1, according to the National Weather Service.
Extreme heat watches are in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening, July 3, for much of the Northeast, with the most intense conditions expected along and near the I-95 corridor.
Widespread highs in the 90s, high humidity, the risk of heat-related illnesses, and little relief at night are in store from the middle to the…
Cause Of Death Revealed For 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'The Ring' Star Daveigh Chase: Reports
The cause of death has been revealed for the child actor widely known as the psychic girl in "The Ring" and the voice of Lilo in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch," according to reports.
Daveigh Chase, 35, died from AIDS, Us Weekly reported on Monday, June 29. Chronic polysubstance use was listed as another significant condition in Los Angeles medical examiner records.
Chase died in a Los Angeles hospital on Monday, June 16, and her manner of death was listed as natural.
Her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, previously told TMZ that Chase died after battling meningitis and an infection in her …
NJ Man Charged With Murder At Large: Prosecutor
A 32-year-old man was charged with murdering a man in Bridgeton, authorities announced Monday, June 29.
On Wednesday, June 24, Bridgeton police responded to Burling Manor Complex and found Quashawn White, a 33-year-old Newark man, with multiple gunshot wounds, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. White was pronounced dead at the scene, Webb-McRae said.
An investigation led to Rynell Lawrence being charged with murder and weapons offenses, Webb-McRae said. He remains at large, Webb-McRae said.
Lawrence should be considered armed and dangerous. The public should not approac…
Former Pan Am Pilot Reaches New Heights as a Poet at 93 with "Never Too Late"
Roy Everett Butler's debut poetry collection, published by Spines, explores aging, aviation history, and the quiet beauty of everyday life.
At 93 years young, former Marine Corps aviator and Pan American World Airways pilot Roy Everett Butler has embarked on a remarkable new journey. Published by Spines, Butler’s debut book, “Never Too Late,” is a heartfelt collection of over 300 poems and reflections. Written entirely in his nineties, the anthology proves that creativity, curiosity, and personal discovery have no expiration date.
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Drone Strikes JetBlue Flight At 3,000 Feet Near JFK, Pilot Says
A drone collided with a JetBlue flight landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday morning, June 29, according to the aircraft’s pilot.
The pilot alerted air traffic controllers at JFK of the collision around 7:15 a.m. at about 3,000 feet in the air, according to audio obtained by WABC.
“We collided with a drone back there in the turn as we were coming to ASALT, just wanted to pass to you,” the pilot said, according to WABC reporting.
“You said you collided?” the controller responded.
“Yup, it hit us, right above the cockpit,” the pilot confirmed.
However, the pilot said f…
NJ Dirt Biker Killed In Crash Leaves Behind 3-Year-Old Daughter: GoFundMe
Yaseem Williams, a 21-year-old Egg Harbor City resident, was one of two dirt bike riders killed in a crash in Atlantic City on Thursday, June 25.
Williams, affectionately called "Munchie" is survived by her 3-year-old daughter Kailana, according to a GoFundMe set up to support the family.
"Munchie was so deeply loved, and her presence brought joy, laughter, and light to everyone who knew her," Nicole Penson, who organized the fundraiser said. "Watching such an innocent little girl face a loss she cannot yet comprehend has added another layer of heartbreak to an already unimaginable tra…
Hatchet Wielding Teen Set 2 Cars Ablaze: Washington Twp PD
A 19-year-old Turnersville resident was arrested and charged with setting multiple vehicles on fire in Washington Township, officers announced Sunday, June 28.
At 9:42 p.m., on Saturday, June 27, officers responded to Tara Drive for a report of a vehicle that had been intentionally set on fire, Washington Township police said.
Footage from home surveillance cameras showed a man smashing the rear window of a parked vehicle, pouring a flammable liquid inside, and igniting the vehicle, police said.
While officers were investigating that incident, a second vehicle fire was reported i…
Two NJ Cities Among Worst For Fourth Of July Celebrations, New Study Says: Here's Why
Northeast cities have some of the best and worst Fourth of July celebrations in the nation, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 24. The study scored the 100 largest US cities on 18 factors, including food and hotel prices, fireworks shows, attractions, safety, walkability, and weather.
Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 27.
"The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebrate ou…
