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Nation's Bedbug Hotspots Revealed In New Study: See Full List
Bedbugs are biting their way through several Northeast cities, according to a new report.
Orkin released its 2026 Bed Bug Cities List on Tuesday, July 7. Several Northeast cities cracked the top 50, including Washington, DC, New York City, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Hartford, Connecticut.
The pest control company based its rankings on treatment data from metro areas where Orkin performed the most bedbug treatments between Monday, May 12, 2025, and Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The list includes both residential and commercial treatments.
Chicago kept its spot as the nation's No. 1 city for…
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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Serial NJ Burglar Burglarized Bra Boudoir: Police
A burglar with a lengthy rap sheet has been arrested again in South Jersey, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7.
On Wednesday, May 4, officers responded to the Bra Boudoir at 6010 Main St. after Vito Anderson forced entry by damaging a window, Township of Hamilton police said.
Anderson, who is already detained at the Atlantic County Justice Facility was charged with burglary, theft, and criminal mischief, police said.
In March, Anderson was charged with breaking into the Paisley Pelican in Bridgeton and stealing money, Brigeton police said.
Anderson was linked to several…
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments
A check that looks like free money can quickly turn into a costly trap.
Fake check scams often begin with an unexpected payment tied to a prize, mystery shopping job, online sale, personal assistant offer, or other pitch, according to the Better Business Bureau.
The hook is simple: scammers send a check, tell the recipient to deposit it, then ask for money to be sent back through a wire transfer, gift card, money order, or cryptocurrency.
The check may appear to clear at first. That does not mean it is real.
The Federal Trade Commission says banks must make deposited funds available quick…
Best, Worst States For Well-Being Revealed: Here's Where New Jersey Ranks
A new state-by-state report says the map of American well-being shows clear winners, troubling warning signs, and one big national disconnect.
The State of the Nation Project released its "State of the States" report as the US approaches its 250th anniversary. StudyFinds reported on the rankings on Friday, July 3.
Minnesota ranked first overall, followed by New Hampshire, Iowa, Vermont, and Massachusetts. Louisiana ranked last among the 51 jurisdictions measured, including all 50 states and Washington, DC.
New Jersey ranked 11th, Maryland ranked 15th, Connecticut ranked 18th, Virginia rank…
NJ Teen Charged In Shootout With Nypd, 2 Cops Hospitalized: Officials
An 18-year-old New Jersey teen has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say he exchanged gunfire with NYPD officers during a Fourth of July violence reduction operation in Brooklyn.
Camani Bartletto, 18, of 22 Dean St., was arrested at approximately 8:10 p.m. on Monday, July 6, within the confines of the 77th Precinct, the NYPD said.
The charges stem from an incident at approximately 4:14 a.m. on Sunday, July 5, near St. Johns Place and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, where officers assigned to a Mobile Field Force detail were parked in an unmarked police vehicle, an NYPD …
Louise Lasser Dies: Actress Starred In 'Mary Hartman,' Ex-Wife Of Woody Allen
Louise Lasser turned television anxiety into an art form.
The deadpan actress who became a 1970s cult figure as the title character in Norman Lear’s "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" died of natural causes on Monday, July 6, at her home on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, her close friend Susan Charlotte told The Hollywood Reporter. She was 87.
Lasser played Mary Hartman, a pigtailed Ohio housewife trying to hold herself together through suburban chaos, media overload, family trouble, and absurdly dark twists.
"Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" aired five nights a week from 1976 to 1977 and became a cult…
Walmart Rolls Out Summer Price Cuts On Beef, Soda, These Other Items
Summer shoppers are getting a new round of price relief from the country’s largest retailer.
Walmart announced on Monday, July 6, that it is lowering prices on thousands of items through its summer Rollbacks program, including groceries, household essentials, outdoor living products, toys, and apparel.
The company said the cuts are aimed at helping customers save on cookouts, family trips, pool days, and weekly shopping.
Featured rollbacks at most Walmart stores include:
1-pound 73 percent fresh ground beef roll ($5.94, was $6.74)
Fresh sweet corn on the cob ($0.25 each, was $0.68)…
Rainfall Totals: These Spots Hit Hardest By Slow-Moving Storm System
The storm did not have to move fast to leave a big mark.
A slow-moving, moisture-rich system dumped widespread rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches across parts of the Northeast over Sunday, July 5, and Monday, July 6, according to the National Weather Service.
Some isolated spots in New York and Connecticut approached 8 to 10 inches, especially where heavy downpours moved over the same areas more than once.
Showers are expected to linger into Tuesday morning, July 7, but rain chances should diminish throughout the day. Cloudy, breezy, and humid conditions will remain, with highs generally in …
Lauren Bennett Dies At 37: Popular Singer's 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit
Her voice helped define one of the biggest pop moments of the 2010s.
Lauren Bennett, best known for her featured vocals on LMFAO’s "Party Rock Anthem," has died at 37. Her former group, G.R.L., announced her death in an Instagram post on Monday, July 6.
No cause of death was announced.
"Our hearts are broken, and we cannot express how much she meant to us," G.R.L. said. "We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she gave us. Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved."
Bennett, born Lauren Diane Bennett in Meo…
