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Gun Violence Survivor Killed In Wheelchair As Philly Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 10 Hurt
Azir Harris survived one shooting. He wouldn’t survive another. The 24-year-old was paralyzed at 17 and spent the last seven years advocating for survivors of gun violence, as The Philadelphia Inquirer previously reported. But early Monday morning, July 7, Harris was shot multiple times in the back while sitting in his wheelchair at a South Philly block party. He couldn’t escape. He died at the scene. Seven years ago, Azir Harris was paralyzed in a shooting when he was 17 years old. This weekend, he was shot multiple... Posted by GIFFORDS on Monday, July 7, 2025 “He helped others h…
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Supreme Court Green-Lights Trump Plan To Gut Education Department
The Supreme Court has just swept aside a lower-court injunction and handed President Donald Trump permission to restart mass layoffs at the US Department of Education, reviving his promise to dismantle the agency created nearly half a century ago. In an unsigned, 6-3 order divided along ideological lines that was released late Monday afternoon, July 14, the justices lifted a spring ruling by US District Judge Myong Joun of Massachusetts that had forced the administration to rehire hundreds of Education Department employees terminated during a March reduction-in-force. Earlier report…
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3 Years After NY Mom’s Murder, Daughter Pushes For Justice As Police Renew Call For Tips
Three years after Monique Yanulavich was found stabbed to death in a bank parking lot in upstate New York, her daughter is on a relentless mission to find the man police believe is responsible. Larry Hicks Jr., a 47-year-old construction worker from North Carolina, has been on the run since Yanulavich’s 2022 killing in Clinton County, according to New York State Police. Despite an active murder indictment and a multi-agency investigation, his whereabouts remain unknown. Troopers renewed calls for tips in the case on Monday, July 14, the three-year anniversary of Yanulavich’s death. “The N…
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NJ Pool Club Sued After Windy Day Turns Dangerous, Court Docs Say
A New Jersey woman is suing a local swim club after she says a loose umbrella struck and seriously injured her during a windy Memorial Day weekend visit. Katherine Steiner, 29, of Maywood, filed the complaint against Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club in Bergen County Superior Court on May 21, seeking damages for what she describes as “severe and debilitating injuries” caused by the club’s negligence. The incident happened on May 27, 2023 (Memorial Day Weekend) according to the lawsuit. The suit says that Steiner was on the pool deck when a gust of wind picked up an unsecured umbrella and sent it …
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Rape Charges Dropped Against Man Pardoned For Jan. 6 Capitol Riot (
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A York County man pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is no longer facing rape charges after prosecutors dropped the case due to lack of victim cooperation, court records show. Joseph Pastucci, 51, of New Cumberland, had been sentenced to 26 months in prison and three months of probation after pleading guilty to assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers during the insurrection. He entered the U.S. Capitol with his wife, Jeanette Mangia, where the couple was seen inside Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office and the Senate Chamber. Prosecutors say they rifled through documents and took …
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Scam Targets Drivers With Urgent Texts: What To Know
A rapidly spreading scam is hitting phones with alarming claims tied to enforcement deadlines, and officials say it's designed to scare drivers into clicking fast. Officials warn the messages are fraudulent and part of a growing trend known as smishing, or SMS-based phishing attacks. The scam texts reference an alleged traffic infraction and cite a specific deadline by which payment must be made to avoid license suspension, fines, or even criminal charges. Some messages reference obscure motor vehicle codes or list a set of escalating penalties. A link is provided to submit payment t…
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State Department Urges 'Increased Caution' If Traveling To These 3 Countries
The State Department is urging travelers to stay alert if heading to any of three international destinations now under expanded advisories. The new Level 2 travel advisories for the Dominican Republic, India, and Mozambique warn American citizens to exercise increased caution when visiting these countries due to risks ranging from crime to terrorism. Travel advisories from the US government are issued on a four-level scale, with Level 1 urging normal precautions and Level 4 indicating a "do not travel" recommendation. The latest Level 2 alerts reflect safety concerns that, while not …
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'High-Dose Turmeric Supplement Nearly Killed Me:' NJ Mom Hopes Her Story Will Save Others
Katie Mohan was just trying to feel a little healthier when she picked up a bottle of turmeric supplements at Costco in the spring. What happened instead nearly killed her. And now, the 57-year-old Morristown mom of three is warning others after a high-dose turmeric supplement landed her in NYU Langone’s liver transplant unit. “I was taking this to just kind of be a little healthier,” said Mohan, a longtime fitness instructor at The Bar Method in Bernardsville. “I had no idea these were signs of liver damage.” Mohan began taking 2,250 mg of turmeric with black pepper extract in March to e…
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Health Insurance Premiums Take Less From NJ Paychecks Than Most States, Study Says
Health insurance premiums are taking a big portion of many Northeast residents' paychecks, while some are losing much less of their incomes, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Health Insurance on Thursday, July 10. The study ranked all 50 states by how much residents spend on silver-tier health insurance plans as a share of median household income. Premiums rose 6% for individual plans and 7% for family plans in 2024, continuing a recent trend of dramatic increases. "Inflation has driven up health i…
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10 Worst Fast-Food Meals For Your Waistline: Does Your Favorite Make The List?
Fast food might feel like a lifesaver. It’s quick, cheap (well, it used to be), and just a drive-thru away. Whether you’re running late for work or feeding a car full of hungry kids, there’s a certain kind of comfort in knowing a burger and fries are accessible and close. But that convenience comes at a cost, and not just to your wallet. Behind the bright menus and friendly slogans are meals packed with calories, sodium, sugar, and fat, often more than your body needs in an entire day. And it’s not always obvious. What looks like a “regular combo” might be pushing 2,000 calories before desse…
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911 Service Fully Restored After Outages Across PA (
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UPDATE: Pennsylvania’s 911 system was fully restored by 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, according to officials. Emergency call functionality has resumed statewide following Friday’s widespread outage. Residents can now call 911 as normal for emergencies. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency has not yet released details on what caused the disruption. Authorities thanked the public for their cooperation and encouraged residents to continue following official updates through their county’s emergency services and social media pages. ORIGINAL: A statewide alert blared across phones in Pen…
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NJ 911 Supervisor Dies After 2-Month Cancer Battle
Sussex County is mourning the loss of a public servant, wife, and mother, who died after a months-long battle with Stage 4 colon cancer. Supervisory Public Safety Telecommunicator Shannon (Quinn) Thonus, of Sandyston, died following a courageous battle with Stage 4 colon cancer, Sheriff Michael F. Strada announced on Saturday, July 12. According to a GoFundMe launched in May, Shannon’s diagnosis came unexpectedly after a trip to the emergency room for abdominal pain — revealing cancer that had already spread to her liver. The campaign, launched in May by family friend Andrea Wehrenberg rai…
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NJ Beaches Were Among East Coast's Cleanest In 2024, New Study Shows
More than half of all East Coast beaches had potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination at least once in 2024, according to researchers. The advocacy group Environment America released its new study about the water quality at US beaches on Monday, July 7. The nonprofit compiled bacteria testing data from states bordering oceans and the Great Lakes, along with Puerto Rico. From 3,187 beaches nationwide, Environment America found that more than three out of five (61%) had at least one day of potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination in 2024. On those days, that indicator exceeded…
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Man Caught Dumping Crate With Chihuahua In Mount Pocono Dumpster: Police
A man was caught on camera dumping a small dog in a trash bin behind a Mount Pocono restaurant, police announced on Friday, July 11. The disturbing act of animal cruelty happened around 10 a.m. at Mi Casa Restaurant on Cleveland Avenue, according to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department. Surveillance footage shows a gray Nissan Rogue (model year 2008 to 2013) pulling up to the restaurant’s commercial dumpster. A man — described as white or Hispanic — is seen exiting the vehicle with a small animal crate. He tosses the crate, which held a beige dog resembling a Chihuahua, into the d…
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Toddler Airlifted With Severe Burns After Falling Into Campfire In NJ Park, GoFundMe Says
A family camping trip in New Jersey ended in tragedy when a 1-year-old boy fell into a campfire and suffered third-degree burns, according to a GoFundMe launched by a close family friend. Josué Velasco, who is 1 year and 8 months old, was airlifted to a pediatric burn hospital after the accident on Saturday, July 5, the fundraiser says. He remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and is being treated for extensive burns to his hands, arms, chest, abdomen, and legs. The incident happened while Josué was attending a family camp in New Jersey. Initial information indicates it occurred in Belle…
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'Daughter Was Murdered, Not Suicidal': Shocking New Lawsuit Filed Over NJ Train Death
The parents of an 18-year-old New Jersey woman who died after being hit by a train say she was abducted, assaulted, and murdered — and not suicidal, as officials claimed. Now they’re taking NJ Transit and other state agencies to court. Stephen and Dianne Valiante, the parents of Tiffany Valiante, filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday, July 10 in Atlantic County Superior Court, nearly 10 years after their daughter was struck and killed by a NJ Transit train in Galloway Township. The lawsuit names NJ Transit, its police department, the New Jersey Office of the Chief State Medical Examine…
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‘Monster In Our Family’: Family Of Man Who Beheaded Dad Spoke Out Before Conviction
The family of a Levittown man convicted of beheading his father and posting the severed head on YouTube spoke out in heartbreaking testimony before a Bucks County judge sentenced him to life in prison without parole. Justin Mohn, 33, was found guilty on Friday, July 11, of first-degree murder and terrorism for the brutal killing of his 68-year-old father, Michael F. Mohn, in their Middletown Township home in January 2024. The bench trial was held before Common Pleas Judge Stephen A. Corr, who immediately imposed the mandatory life sentence. Family Impact Statements The victim’s daughter, St…
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Deadly Defect In Infant Breathing Systems Prompts Urgent Recall, FDA Says
A major infant ventilator component has been recalled because it could come apart during use, potentially causing organ failure in babies or death, health officials said. AirLife and Vyaire are pulling certain Infant Heated Wire Circuits from hospitals and distributors, the Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday, July 9. The agency labeled the recall as Class I, its most serious type, meaning continued use could result in serious injury or death. The recall was issued due to the risk that the accessory adapters may disconnect when the system heats up during ventilation.&nb…
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Delta Jet With 300 Passengers En Route To JFK Makes Emergency Landing On Remote Island
A transatlantic flight headed for New York didn’t make it there, and nearly 300 passengers ended up stuck on an island in the middle of the ocean. Delta Flight 127 was en route from Madrid to JFK International Airport on Sunday, July 6 when a reported engine issue forced the crew to divert mid-flight, ABC 7 New York reports. Roughly one-third of the way over the Atlantic, some passengers said they heard a loud boom. Delta later confirmed there was an “indication of a mechanical issue in an engine,” prompting the crew to land at an air base in the Azores, a remote island chain off the coast …
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Justin Mohn Found Guilty Of Beheading Gov’t Worker Dad, Sentenced To Life
A Bucks County judge found Justin D. Mohn guilty on all counts on Friday, July 11, in the brutal shooting and beheading of his father, a federal engineer, in their Levittown home. Judge Stephen A. Corr, who presided over the bench trial, sentenced Mohn, 33, to two life sentences in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 47 years, immediately after delivering the verdict in Courtroom 410 of the Bucks County Justice Center. Mohn shot his father, 68-year-old Michael F. Mohn, in the bathroom of their home in the 100 block of Upper Orchard Drive, Middletown Township, on Jan. 30, 2024, pr…
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Mass Layoffs Begin At State Department Under Trump Downsizing Plan
The State Department is firing around 1,350 workers as part of a sweeping downsizing initiative tied to President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce the federal workforce. According to an internal memo obtained by The Washington Post, the department will issue termination notices on Friday, July 11 to over 1,100 civil servants and 240 Foreign Service employees. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling earlier this week that cleared the way for Trump’s executive order to move forward while legal challenges continue. Earlier report: Trump Can Proceed With Government Overhaul, Cut Workers, …
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Yes, Your Electric Bill Is Higher — And It’s Not Just The AC
If your electric bill seems unusually high this summer, you’re not imagining things — and it’s not just the air conditioning. Electric rates increased across New Jersey on June 1, and many customers may not have realized it. Now, with air conditioners blasting in record heat, bills are spiking by $25 or more in some households. The increases apply to most customers of PSE&G, JCP&L, ACE, and RECO, and were approved in February by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) following the annual electricity auction. “A PSE&G residential electric customer who uses an average of …
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Privacy Mode For Your Face? Zenni’s New Lenses Block Certain Face-Scan Tech
This is not science fiction. Zenni Optical just introduced a first-of-its-kind lens coating called Zenni ID Guard that promises to shield your personal information from prying eyes. The innovative technology acts like a digital privacy filter by disrupting face-scanning software and stopping unauthorized devices from capturing the biometric details on your face. Available now, the Zenni ID Guard lenses work by reflecting near-infrared light—the same light used in many facial-recognition systems. That means hidden cameras and scanners trying to lock onto your face are blocked before they can…
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NJ Recall Linked To Deadly Salmonella Egg Outbreak Tied To CA Supplier At Center Of DOJ Lawsuit
A deadly outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to brown cage-free and organic eggs — including some sold in New Jersey — has ended, federal health officials announced on Thursday, July 10. The eggs were supplied by the August Egg Company of Hilmar, California — the same state now facing a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit over controversial agricultural laws that allegedly drove up national egg prices. At least 134 people across 10 states were infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis, according to the CDC and FDA. Thirty-eight were hospitalized, and one person died. …
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reated Child Sex Abuse 'Tsunami' Flooding Internet, Advocates Warn
Children's safety advocates are warning about a dramatic rise in artificial intelligence-generated images and videos depicting child sexual abuse. The Internet Watch Foundation saw a 380% increase in reports of AI-created child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in 2024 compared to 2023. The United Kingdom-based watchdog said those reports uncovered 7,644 pictures and "a small number of videos" illustrating children being sexually abused. Nearly four in five (78.8%) of the reports involved images so realistic they were processed as if they were "real" CSAM under UK law. "The most …
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Body of Pennsylvania Kayaker Recovered on New Jersey Side of Delaware River: NPS
A 54-year-old Pennsylvania man died after his kayak capsized on the Delaware River, with his body recovered on the New Jersey side, according to the National Park Service. On the afternoon of Wednesday, July 9, National Park Service rangers from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, along with rescue teams from Bushkill Fire, Warren County EMS, and the New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau, responded to a report of a capsized kayaker. Rescuers arrived within 33 minutes of the initial call and recovered the body of the Blakeslee, Pennsylvania man approximately two miles downs…
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Ex-Assistant Claims Kanye West 'Terrorized,' Sexually Assaulted Her
Kanye West, the controversial rapper and fashion designer also known as Ye, is facing new allegations of sexual assault and battery from his former assistant. The claims were added to an amended lawsuit originally filed in June 2024, which accused West of sexual harassment and wrongful termination. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Lauren Pisciotta alleges that West, age 48, created a hostile work environment and “terrorized and dominated” her for two years under the guise of offering career advancement opportunities. She claims West abruptly fired her after she res…
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Thunder Moon First In Trio Of Upcoming Celestial Shows: Here's When To Watch
Stargazers will be treated to a trio of celestial shows in the weeks ahead, starting with the rise of the Thunder Moon on Thursday night, July 10. Named for the seasonal storms that rumble across North America, this bright full moon will rise in the southeastern sky around nightfall. It will shine through the night before setting near sunrise. It's also known as the Full Buck Moon, a term connected to the quick growth of antlers on male deer in the middle of the summer. Later in the month, skies will glow with something even more dramatic: a rare meteor shower doubleheader. …
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National Egg Prices Soar Due To California Law, DOJ Lawsuit Claims
National egg prices are climbing — and the U.S. Department of Justice says California is to blame, according to a federal lawsuit filed on Wednesday, July 9. The lawsuit targets Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and other California officials over what the DOJ calls unconstitutional laws that violate the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause. The challenged regulations restrict out-of-state farmers from using commonly accepted, lower-cost egg production methods — driving up prices for American consumers, the DOJ claims. “These liberal policies are crushing American families,…
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Dad Hit, Killed By Train Years After Bullied Son's Suicide On Same NY Tracks, Friend Says
A New York father struck and killed by a train is being mourned not only for his tragic death — but for the heartbreaking grief he carried long before it. Hector Collazo, 60, died after being struck by a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train in Hicksville Tuesday morning, July 8, as Daily Voice reported. Emergency crews responded to the scene, near New South Road and Mineola Avenue, around 9:40 a.m., where Collazo was struck by an eastbound train and pronounced dead at the scene, according to an MTA spokesperson. He was illegally on the tracks at the time. But for those who knew Collazo, the …
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PA Wife Shoots Husband In Head After Calling Boyfriend To Pick Up Their Son: Affidavit
A Bucks County woman who executed her husband in front of horrified bystanders at the Bristol Borough Wharf — then phoned her boyfriend to collect their child — has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, authorities announced Wednesday, July 9. Sammar Khan, 42, of Levittown, admitted to the May 30, 2023 slaying of her estranged husband Faisal Iqbal, 38, in a shocking case that unfolded in broad daylight at a waterfront park crowded with witnesses, according to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. Khan stood before Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey L. Finley and pleaded guilty to third-degr…
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