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Soccer Company Mourns, Shares Photo Of Scotch Plains Dad Killed By Falling Tree Limb Soccer Company Mourns, Shares Photo Of Scotch Plains Dad Killed By Falling Tree Limb
Soccer Company Mourns, Shares Photo Of Scotch Plains Dad Killed By Falling Tree Limb 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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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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by Joe Lombardi
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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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by Joe Lombardi
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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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by Cecilia Levine
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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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by Cecilia Levine
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Jersey Shore Motel Collapses (VIDEO) Jersey Shore Motel Collapses (VIDEO)
Jersey Shore Motel Collapses (Video) An Economy Inn motel had a structural collapse on Wednesday, July 8, authorities said. At 7:27 am., officers and firefighters responded to the motel at 2035 Route 35 after the roof partially collapsed due to the recent severe weather in the area,  Wall Township police said.  While emergency crews were on scene, a secondary portion of the roof collapsed, police said. New Jersey Natural Gas and Jersey Central Power & Light Utility responded to safely secure all services to the location, police said. The building was vacant at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported, polic…

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NJ's Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley Separating After 3 Years Of Marriage: Report NJ's Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley Separating After 3 Years Of Marriage: Report
NJ's Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley Separating After 3 Years Of Marriage: Report After just three years of marriage, Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley are separating, PEOPLE reports. Qualley, 31, had deleted all photos with her 42-year-old producer husband from Instagram as of press time. She allegedly did not accompany Antonoff, who grew up in New Milford and Woodcliff Lake, NJ, to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Madison Square Garden wedding last weekend. Antonoff appeared to do the same, save for a clip from his music video "Bleachers," which stars Qualley, a trained ballet dancer and daughter of actress Andie MacDowell. The couple married in the summer of 2023, br…

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13-Year-Old Killed In NJ Tractor Crash Mourned 13-Year-Old Killed In NJ Tractor Crash Mourned
13-Year-Old Killed In NJ Tractor Crash Mourned Nino Costantino was just 13-years-old when he was killed in a tractor crash in Gloucester County on Monday, July 6. A GoFundMe has been launched for Nino's mother, Linda Brittingham to assist with funeral expenses.  "Linda has already endured so much, having survived cancer twice and lost most of her family," Jay Urban, who organized the fundraiser said. "In the couple of years I've known Nino, he has held a special place in my heart with his enthusiasm and vibrance for life, always finding fun in the smallest of things." At 5:35 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Swedesbor…

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Wreckage Found After Cargo Flight Vanishes With 5 Crew Members On Board Wreckage Found After Cargo Flight Vanishes With 5 Crew Members On Board
Wreckage Found After Cargo Flight Vanishes With 5 Crew Members On Board Rescuers have found the wreckage of a Pakistan-bound cargo flight that disappeared over the Arabian Sea with five crew members on board, officials said. Debris from K2 Airways Flight KTA1732 was discovered about 53 nautical miles south of Ormara on Wednesday, July 8, according to the Pakistan Airports Authority. The Boeing 737-400 reported a navigational system issue at 9:18 p.m. Pakistan time on Tuesday, July 7, as it flew to Karachi from the United Arab Emirates port city of Sharjah. The cargo plane was being guided by Karachi Area Control Center when radar s…

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Boy Declared Dead, Found Breathing Hours Later In Morgue: What Is Lazarus Phenomenon? Boy Declared Dead, Found Breathing Hours Later In Morgue: What Is Lazarus Phenomenon?
Boy Declared Dead, Found Breathing Hours Later In Morgue: What Is Lazarus Phenomenon? Some medical stories sound almost impossible until they force a closer look. An Arizona case involving an 18-month-old boy who was declared dead after a drowning incident, then later found breathing in a hospital morgue area, is drawing new attention to the rare medical occurrence known as the Lazarus phenomenon, or autoresuscitation. The child was found face-down in a pool during a Super Bowl gathering in Gilbert, Arizona, in February, ABC News reported on Tuesday, July 7, citing a newly released police report. He was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead at 6:20 p.m., a…

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by Joe Lombardi