NJ Woman Found Stabbed To Death: Prosecutor NJ Woman Found Stabbed To Death: Prosecutor
NJ Woman Found Stabbed To Death: Prosecutor A 46-year-old Somerville woman was found stabbed to death on Thursday, Aug. 6, authorities said. At 7:25 p.m., Somerville police responded to a 9-1-1 call on Brookside Avenue and found the woman with multiple lacerations to her chest, neck and thigh, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay and Somerville Chief of Police Dennis Manning said. The woman, who has not been publicly identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The death remains under investigation, authorities said…
Man Found Asleep After Allegedly Boarding JetBlue Plane Illegally Man Found Asleep After Allegedly Boarding JetBlue Plane Illegally
Man Found Asleep After Allegedly Boarding JetBlue Plane Illegally A routine inspection of a parked passenger jet led to a discovery workers certainly weren't expecting. Samuel Prescott Lackey, 32, was arrested Sunday, Aug. 2, after he allegedly scaled an 8-foot, barbed-wire-topped fence at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and entered a remote maintenance area, authorities said. Lackey, a Fort Lauderdale resident, later boarded a parked JetBlue Airbus A320 using portable maintenance stairs, according to ABC News and CBS News Miami.  The aircraft had been left with a rear door open while maintenance work was being completed at a private…
WATCH: Party Animals' Plane Struck By Lightning WATCH: Party Animals' Plane Struck By Lightning
Watch: Party Animals' Plane Struck By Lightning A plane carrying the Party Animals baseball team was struck by lightning while flying into the Lehigh Valley ahead of two games this weekend, officials said. The flight was traveling from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport when the lightning strike happened on the way down for landing on Friday, Aug. 7. The plane landed safely at LVIA, according to officials. Party Animals player Garett Delano had been documenting the team's travel troubles on social media before the lightning strike. “30 minute delay to start the trip to Lehigh Valley. Nothing …
Teen Dressed As Clown Accused Of Stabbing Man To Death: 'I Have A Gift For You' Teen Dressed As Clown Accused Of Stabbing Man To Death: 'I Have A Gift For You'
Teen Dressed As Clown Accused Of Stabbing Man To Death: 'I Have A Gift For You' A teen was accused of dressing up as a clown and randomly stabbing a man to death at a bus stop, authorities said. John Wesley Allen Jr., 78, of Jennings, Missouri, was killed while waiting for the bus shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, Illinois State Police said in a news release. The killing happened at the bus stop near 76th and State streets in East St. Louis, Illinois. East St. Louis police responded to a report of a body in the road and found Allen, who had been stabbed in what state police called a "random attack." State police special agents quickly identif…
'Why Would I Go Back To Jersey?': Brand-New Video Shows Drunk Driver After Killing Bride 'Why Would I Go Back To Jersey?': Brand-New Video Shows Drunk Driver After Killing Bride
'Why Would I Go Back To Jersey?': Brand-New Video Shows Drunk Driver After Killing Bride “I would like to call my dad right now.” Newly released police video shows Hunterdon County native Jamie Komoroski repeatedly asking to call her father after the drunken South Carolina crash that killed a bride on her wedding night. The series of videos released by South Carolina news station WCSC shows Komoroski at a bar before the 2023 crash in Folly Beach, speaking with police near the wreckage, and later being processed at police headquarters. Police body-camera footage shows Komoroski sitting on the lawn of a home near the crash scene, where her rental car can be seen resting against …
Child Chokes On Popular Toy, Prompting Nationwide Recall Child Chokes On Popular Toy, Prompting Nationwide Recall
Child Chokes On Popular Toy, Prompting Nationwide Recall A popular baby teething toy is being recalled after a child choked on it, federal regulators said. Okabesini-us issued the recall for about 2,180 Little Rawr Silicone Pull String Teething Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Aug. 6. The teethers violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard because the silicone strings are smaller and longer than allowed. The recalled toy's strings can reach the back of a child's throat and become lodged, creating a serious and deadly choking hazard. Okabesini-us has received one report of the toy's strings reaching the ba…
Date Set For NJ Native Kelly Ripa's Return To 'Live' After 'Painful' Surgery Date Set For NJ Native Kelly Ripa's Return To 'Live' After 'Painful' Surgery
Date Set For NJ Native Kelly Ripa's Return To 'Live' After 'Painful' Surgery Kelly Ripa’s time away from live television now has an end date. The 55-year-old daytime host is expected to return for new live episodes of “Live with Kelly and Mark” on Tuesday, Sept. 8, when the nationally syndicated show begins its 39th season, TV Insider reported.  Ripa has been absent from live broadcasts since undergoing gum graft surgery that her husband and co-host, Mark Consuelos, described as “painful.” The procedure left her under doctors’ orders not to talk during the initial stage of recovery.  She was also required to eat soft foods, avoid straws, and refrain from …
Huge Drink Buckets Return To Dunkin' After Massive Demand: How To Get One Huge Drink Buckets Return To Dunkin' After Massive Demand: How To Get One
Huge Drink Buckets Return To Dunkin' After Massive Demand: How To Get One Dunkin's viral Iced Beverage Buckets are officially back after rabid fan demand for them in their first widespread release. The limited-time 48-ounce buckets relaunched at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide on Friday, Aug. 7. Customers can buy one for $12.99, filled with their choice of Dunkin' iced coffee or a Refresher. The oversized buckets can be filled with newer menu items like the Cherry Lime Rickey Refresher, Pink Pineapple Sparkling Refresher, or Iced Coffee with Peanut Butter Swirl. "Whether you're heading to the beach, spending the day by the pool or running weekend…
Actress Minnie Driver Badly Injured In Terrifying Crash: 'So Grateful To Be Alive' Actress Minnie Driver Badly Injured In Terrifying Crash: 'So Grateful To Be Alive'
Actress Minnie Driver Badly Injured In Terrifying Crash: 'So Grateful To Be Alive' Minnie Driver is recovering from a neck injury and shock after a violent car crash in France that she says could have killed her. The 56-year-old actress wore a neck brace while sharing details about the wreck in an Instagram video on Thursday, Aug. 6. Driver recorded the update from London several days after the crash. Driver said she and her friend, Ben, were traveling along a rural road when another vehicle entered an intersection without stopping. "To be very clear, it was not our fault," she said. "We were driving on a country road in the middle of France, and a car didn't stop at an …
Deadly Fall Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of Popular Ladders Deadly Fall Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of Popular Ladders
Deadly Fall Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of Popular Ladders More than 1.7 million ladders are being recalled after bolts broke while people were using them, creating a risk of serious injury or death from falls. Louisville Ladder recalled about 1.77 million of its Louisville, Featherlite, Lite and Century attic stairway ladders, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 6. Another 13,054 ladders were sold in Canada. The CPSC said the bolts can break while the ladders are in use. The company has received 11 reports of bolts breaking, including one injury involving the neck, head and back. The recall covers Louisville, Featherlite…
Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rainfall From Potent New Storm System Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rainfall From Potent New Storm System
Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rainfall From Potent New Storm System A steamy setup across the Northeast is about to deliver its biggest punch, with the timing becoming increasingly important for commuters and anyone with outdoor plans. The heaviest localized rainfall is expected from Friday afternoon and evening, Aug. 7, into Saturday, Aug. 8, as slow-moving thunderstorms tap into abundant moisture across the region, according to the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says Friday's strongest storms could affect a heavily populated corridor that includes New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC.  Flash flooding and damaging wind gu…
Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup
Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup Breakfast aisles are about to look a little different, though the company behind some of America's best-known cereals says fans shouldn't notice much when they take their first bite. WK Kellogg Co announced Thursday, Aug. 6, that it will eliminate artificial colors across its entire cereal portfolio, with production of the new recipes beginning later this year and products arriving on store shelves before year's end. The move comes a full year ahead of the company's original schedule. The transition includes colorful favorites such as Kellogg's Froot Loops and Kellogg's Apple Jacks. Instead…
A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging
A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging One of nutrition’s loudest messages may have the formula for a longer, healthier life flipped backward. A sweeping scientific review published in Cell Press Blue finds that eating less protein consistently extends lifespan and improves metabolic health in laboratory models, including yeast, fruit flies, and rodents. The human evidence is far thinner. No study has shown that protein restriction extends a person’s lifespan. Short-term human trials have, however, found improvements in blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, and body fat, according to the review. The findings raise a provocative qu…
This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds
This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds Your next workout may not require a gym membership or even a pair of sneakers. Scientists say one everyday skill could help the brain stay healthier as people age, with growing evidence suggesting the benefits extend well beyond communication. Multiple reports highlighted new findings after researchers presented data showing adults who speak more than one language tend to have younger-looking brains and may be less likely to experience accelerated biological aging. Medical News Today summarized the research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum. One of…
Live TV Mishap Leaves Local News Anchor Mortified: Watch Live TV Mishap Leaves Local News Anchor Mortified: Watch
Live TV Mishap Leaves Local News Anchor Mortified: Watch A television anchor’s brief lapse during a live newscast became the kind of workplace nightmare no amount of coffee could undo. Fox13 Memphis anchor Dominique Dillon spoke publicly after cameras showed her apparently dozing at the desk during the Wednesday, July 29, broadcast of “Good Morning Memphis.” Video recorded from a television shows Dillon resting her face in her hands with her eyes closed as reporter Sheila O’Connor finishes a live segment. O’Connor waits briefly before the broadcast cuts away. Video of the moment can be viewed in this Instagram post. “I opened my eyes, and it wa…
NJ Pizzeria Breaks Silence After Viral Birthday Cake Clash NJ Pizzeria Breaks Silence After Viral Birthday Cake Clash
NJ Pizzeria Breaks Silence After Viral Birthday Cake Clash A longtime Jersey Shore pizzeria is responding after a viral video showing an employee arguing with customers over a birthday cake sparked a flood of online criticism and one-star reviews. After Daily Voice reached out to Joey Tomato's through its Facebook page, a person managing the account said they had undergone chemotherapy and immunotherapy that day for tongue and throat cancer and would respond once they were feeling better. No follow-up was provided, and a subsequent message from Daily Voice also went unanswered. The Point Pleasant Beach pizzeria did put out a full statement, though,…
NJ Taxpayers To Fund Murphy's $135K Official Portrait: Report NJ Taxpayers To Fund Murphy's $135K Official Portrait: Report
NJ Taxpayers To Fund Murphy's $135K Official Portrait: Report New Jersey taxpayers are paying for Gov. Phil Murphy's official portrait — and the price tag is turning heads. The painting, commissioned for the Statehouse and created by a world-renowned artist, will cost approximately $135,000, POLITICO reports after obtaining the contract through a public records request. That's more than the official portraits of Murphy's last three predecessors, the outlet said. The New Jersey Assembly GOP seized on the cost in a Facebook post, comparing it to the governor's annual salary, two years of a teacher's pay in many districts, and a long-awaited cost-of-livi…
Torrential Rain, 70 MPH Gusts Main Threats As Severe Storm Shifts Toward Northeast Torrential Rain, 70 MPH Gusts Main Threats As Severe Storm Shifts Toward Northeast
Torrential Rain, 70 MPH Gusts Main Threats As Severe Storm Shifts Toward Northeast A steamy, unsettled pattern is setting the stage for a more concentrated round of dangerous weather across the Northeast. Click here for a new, updated story: Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rainfall From New Storm System Scattered storms will remain possible into Thursday evening, Aug. 6, but attention is shifting to Friday, Aug. 7, when stronger thunderstorms could affect a heavily populated corridor from Washington, DC, and Baltimore through Philadelphia and New York City. The main dangers will be damaging wind gusts, torrential rain, frequent lightning, and localized flash flooding, a…
Off-Duty NYPD Cop Drunkenly Crashes Car With Three Kids Inside: State Police Off-Duty NYPD Cop Drunkenly Crashes Car With Three Kids Inside: State Police
Off-Duty Nypd Cop Drunkenly Crashes Car With Three Kids Inside: State Police An off-duty NYPD officer was driving drunk and crashed his car with three young children inside, state police said. Anthony N. Guglielmo, 38, of Staten Island, crashed on Route 23 in Greenport in Columbia County, with 7-, 6-, and 5-year-old children in the car on Wednesday, Aug. 5, New York State Police said. Troopers responded around 10:30 p.m. to reports of a property damage crash and a Volkswagen that left the scene, authorities said. Investigators located the car at 120 County Route 31 in Greenport, the address for A. Colarusso & Son Inc., a crushed stone supplier, according to stat…
South Amboy Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Route 440 Crash In Woodbridge: NJSP South Amboy Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Route 440 Crash In Woodbridge: NJSP
South Amboy Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Route 440 Crash In Woodbridge: Njsp A South Amboy man suffered serious injuries after his motorcycle crashed into a van on Route 440 in Woodbridge Township on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 6, New Jersey State Police said. Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 4:25 p.m. on Route 440 north near milepost 1.2 in Middlesex County, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. A Harley-Davidson motorcycle operated by a 33-year-old South Amboy man was traveling north on the right shoulder, police said. A Ford van was traveling northbound in the right lane ahead of the motorcycle.  Near milepost 1.2, the Ford entered …
NJ Track Coach Had Sex With Student: Prosecutor NJ Track Coach Had Sex With Student: Prosecutor
NJ Track Coach Had Sex With Student: Prosecutor A 26-year-old track coach at Timber Creek High School was arrested and charge with having sex with a student, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 6. An investigation into Joel Deanley was launched after a student reported she had a sexual relationship with him, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief Anthony Minosse said. The relationship occurred between this summer, authorities said. Deanley worked as an aide at Timber Creek High School and served as the head coach for boys/girls winter track as well as an assistant coach for footb…
New Survey Reveals What Diners Say About Kids, Dogs In Restaurants New Survey Reveals What Diners Say About Kids, Dogs In Restaurants
New Survey Reveals What Diners Say About Kids, Dogs In Restaurants Diners are showing more interest in adults-only and dog-friendly restaurants, according to a new study. Younger consumers are also driving demand for protein-packed menus, health-focused ingredients, and family-style meals, Lightspeed Commerce said in its State of Hospitality 2026 report. The survey included people in the US, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Three in four consumers said restaurants should offer some form of adults-only dining, including 79% of parents. Half of respondents said restrictions on children should depend on…
Man Accused Of Scamming NFL Players Found Dead In NJ Swimming Pool Man Accused Of Scamming NFL Players Found Dead In NJ Swimming Pool
Man Accused Of Scamming NFL Players Found Dead In NJ Swimming Pool Mohamed Coulibaly, a Philadelphia resident, who was accused of running a scheme that scammed former NFL players was found dead in a South Jersey swimming pool, ABC 6 reported. Coulibaly, 24, was found dead Friday, July 31 in the swimming pool of a home in Harrison Township in Gloucester County after police were conducting a welfare check, according to ABC6. His death comes after a story in Barron's detailed how he got NFL players to invest in businesses that were purported to be successful, only to never receive any money, with Coulibaly always having different excuses for why he wasn't pay…
Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up
Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up Some people spend a lifetime lifting others up. Now, a Maryland family is hoping the favor comes back around. The call for help starts in Hagerstown, where Gina Gabianelli has launched a GoFundMe campaign for her cousin, nationally recognized comic book artist Andy Fish, who was diagnosed with two rare blood cancers and is preparing for a life-saving stem-cell transplant. Fish, a father of three and longtime Massachusetts resident, has spent nearly three decades building a career as a professional artist, writer and educator.  His work has appeared in Marvel Comics, Archie Comics, War…
Still Free: John Gotti’s Grandson Misses Promised Kidney Donation Date Again, Not Jailed Still Free: John Gotti’s Grandson Misses Promised Kidney Donation Date Again, Not Jailed
Still Free: John Gotti’s Grandson Misses Promised Kidney Donation Date Again, Not Jailed John Gotti’s grandson has once again failed to donate a kidney to his mother, despite promising the transplant to delay his prison sentence. Attorneys for Carmine G. Agnello, 40, of Oyster Bay, said he’s ready for the transplant, but his mother, Victoria Gotti, has a serious infection requiring another delay, the New York Daily News reported. Judge Nusrat J. Choudhury ruled Thursday, Aug. 6 that if Agnello donates the kidney before Monday, Aug. 10, he can still have his sentencing delay, Newsday reported. In that case, he would report to prison on Sept. 18. But if the transplant doesn’t ha…
Vacation Horror: American Boy, 9, Bitten 100 Times By Pack Of Dogs In Bahamas Vacation Horror: American Boy, 9, Bitten 100 Times By Pack Of Dogs In Bahamas
Vacation Horror: American Boy, 9, Bitten 100 Times By Pack Of Dogs In Bahamas A family vacation turned into a fight for survival after a young boy encountered a terrifying danger along a popular island beach. Beau Brattain, 9, was collecting sand near Bimini Cove in the Bahamas on Tuesday, July 28, when six dogs escaped and attacked him, according to police. The animals, all Staffordshire Bull Terriers, bit Beau, a Florida resident, 100 times across his head, face, arms, and legs, according to The Nassau Guardian. He also suffered a severe scalp injury that left tissue and nerves exposed, NBC6 South Florida reported. A bystander chased the dogs away before Beau made…
8-Foot Python Found In Freehold Yard 8-Foot Python Found In Freehold Yard
8-Foot Python Found In Freehold Yard A resident in Freehold had quite the surprise in his backyard. An 8-foot Burmese python was found hiding under the floor of a shed, the Monmouth County SPCA said. A local contractor removed the floorboards and animal control officer gently unwound the snake so as not to cause injury, the SPCA said. The python was taken to the SPCA. An X-ray showed the python had eaten a large possum, the SPCA said. Fins and Feathers in Red Bank helped find a snake expert who will keep the snake safe until a permitted owner comes forward, the SPCA said.
TikToker Accused Of Faking Cancer Has Died TikToker Accused Of Faking Cancer Has Died
TikToker Accused Of Faking Cancer Has Died Sydney Towle, a New England-born TikToker who has been documenting her battle with a rare cancer for three years, has died. She was 26 years old. Towle, who was raised in New Hampshire and graduated from Dartmouth, was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive bile duct cancer, in 2023. The New York Times featured her story last year after she became the target of online critics who accused her of faking her diagnosis or using her illness for financial gain. Her death was announced Thursday morning, Aug. 6, two days after her brother, Austin, announced she'd entered hospice c…
9-Year-Old Revived After Near Drowning In NJ: Police 9-Year-Old Revived After Near Drowning In NJ: Police
9-Year-Old Revived After Near Drowning In NJ: Police A 9-year-old is in stable condition after nearly drowning in Bernards Township, authorities said. The boy was swimming at Pleasant Valley Pool and drifted into the deeper end of the pool, Bernards Township police said. The 9-year-old became submerged under water and lifeguards noticed him and pulled him out of the pool, police said. Lifeguards began live saving measures along with pool staff and he was revived and transported to a nearby hospital, police said. He is in stable condition, police said. The incident remains under investigation, police said.
Perez Hilton's Family Responds After Disturbing Self-Harm Livestream Perez Hilton's Family Responds After Disturbing Self-Harm Livestream
Perez Hilton's Family Responds After Disturbing Self-Harm Livestream Perez Hilton's family says the celebrity blogger is receiving medical care after he appeared to engage in self-harm during a graphic TikTok livestream. The update was posted on Hilton's website on Wednesday, Aug. 5. It came one day after deputies responded to his Miami-area home following reports of someone "livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media," NBC News reported. The livestream, which TikTok later removed, appeared to show Hilton covered in blood with visible cuts and holding what appeared to be a knife. Viewers pleaded with him and tried to get enough information to …
Ariana Grande Breaks Silence About Decision To Step Back From Public Life Ariana Grande Breaks Silence About Decision To Step Back From Public Life
Ariana Grande Breaks Silence About Decision To Step Back From Public Life Ariana Grande is setting the record straight about a major decision that will reshape her next chapter. The 33-year-old singer addressed fans during an "Eternal Sunshine Tour" concert at Chicago’s United Center on Monday, Aug. 3, saying her plan to step back from public-facing work was deliberate and made well before it became public. “The announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing," Grande told the crowd. "It is something that I had decided to plan." She noted that she made the plan “quietly, a long time ago.” Grande also reassured fans that outside negati…