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FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You
FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You Newark Liberty International Airport will continue operating under reduced flight limits through 2025 to cut down on delays, federal officials announced Friday, June 6. The Federal Aviation Administration said the cap on arrivals and departures—initially a temporary measure—has now been extended through Dec. 31, 2025. The FAA said this move follows "productive discussions with airlines and the conclusion of a public comment period." The change, which takes effect immediately, limits arrivals and departures to 28 per hour on weekends during airport construction, from Sept. 1 through the end …
'Lilo & Stitch’ Torches Box Office (Again), Blasts Past $610M Worldwide 'Lilo & Stitch’ Torches Box Office (Again), Blasts Past $610M Worldwide
'Lilo & Stitch’ Torches Box Office (Again), Blasts Past $610M Worldwide Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' reboot has already crossed another box office milestone in just its second week in theaters. After bringing in an additional $63 million domestically over the weekend, 'Lilo & Stitch' passed 'Sinners,' with its now $280,121,482 box office take, making it the second-most profitable movie of 2025. Worldwide, 'Lilo & Stitch' has now grossed more than $610 million, behind only the blockbuster 'A Minecraft Movie,' which has approached a billion dollars worldwide and garnered more than $422 million domestically. This weekend, 'Lilo & Stitch' faced stiff c…
Body Of Park Ranger From NJ Found After More Than 24-Hour Search In PA: Officials Body Of Park Ranger From NJ Found After More Than 24-Hour Search In PA: Officials
Body Of Park Ranger From NJ Found After More Than 24-Hour Search In PA: Officials A popular Pennsylvania park ranger who vanished during a Memorial Day weekend patrol has been found dead, authorities and colleagues announced. Alec Campbell, 38, of Delaware County, was identified as the ranger whose body was recovered from the Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park after a days-long search. He went missing on Saturday, May 24, when his kayak capsized during routine patrol duties, Pennsylvania State Police said. His body was located on Sunday, May 25, following a large multi-agency search effort involving DCNR, PSP Aviation and Maritime Units, local fire departments, emergenc…
Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash
Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash The popular band Kool & The Gang is mourning the death of a beloved member. Michael Sumler was killed in a car crash in Mableton, Georgia, over Memorial Day weekend when the car he was driving collided with another vehicle just before midnight Saturday, May 24, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. Known as Chicago Mike, Sumler was known for hyping the crowd "with his energy and dance moves," the band said in a statement on social media, saying as wardrobe valet, he made sure "the guys looked their best on stage every night." The 71-year-old Sumler was with the band from 2000 to 2015. Kool…
VIDEOS: 3 Stabbed, 70+ Arrested Memorial Day Weekend In Seaside Heights VIDEOS: 3 Stabbed, 70+ Arrested Memorial Day Weekend In Seaside Heights
Videos: 3 Stabbed, 70+ Arrested Memorial Day Weekend In Seaside Heights A curfew has been installed in Seaside Heights after more than 70 people were arrested amid multiple stabbings on the boardwalk Memorial Day weekend. Three people were stabbed and 52 adults and 21 juveniles were arrested between 6 a.m. Friday, May 23 and 6 a.m. Monday, May 26, Seaside Heights Detective Steve Korman said. On Saturday, May 24, at 8 p.m., officers responded to the Ocean Block of Webster Avenue and found a 21-year-old stabbed in the back, Korman said. The victim was airlifted to a nearby hospital and declined to cooperate with police, Korman said. On Sunday, May 25, at 6:45 p.…
Body Of Park Ranger From NJ Found After More Than 24-Hour Search In PA: Officials Body Of Park Ranger From NJ Found After More Than 24-Hour Search In PA: Officials
Body Of Park Ranger From NJ Found After More Than 24-Hour Search In PA: Officials The body of a missing park ranger was recovered from a Pennsylvania State Park after a days-long search over Memorial Day Weekend, officials announced.  Alec Campbell, 38, a Delaware County resident and Park Resource Ranger with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), has been missing since Saturday, May 24 when his kayak capsized in the Neshaminy Creek during routine patrol, Pennsylvania State Police previously announced. Campbell was found dead following a multi-agency search effort on Sunday, May 25, according to a joint statement from the Penn…
USPS Honors Army, Navy, Marines With 250th Anniversary Forever Stamps Ahead Of Memorial Day USPS Honors Army, Navy, Marines With 250th Anniversary Forever Stamps Ahead Of Memorial Day
USPS Honors Army, Navy, Marines With 250th Anniversary Forever Stamps Ahead Of Memorial Day The US Postal Service is saluting three of America’s proudest military branches with new commemorative stamps released just in time for Memorial Day weekend. USPS unveiled a new set of Forever stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps this week. celebrating their service and sacrifices. Each stamp highlights one of the three branches with its official seal and the words “250 YEARS OF SERVICE,” “SINCE 1775,” and “FOREVER / USA.” “These stamps honor the enduring legacy and unwavering commitment of the men and women who have served and cont…
Unlicensed Pompton Lakes DWI Driver Tries Switching Seats After Bloomingdale Crash: Cops Unlicensed Pompton Lakes DWI Driver Tries Switching Seats After Bloomingdale Crash: Cops
Unlicensed Pompton Lakes DWI Driver Tries Switching Seats After Bloomingdale Crash: Cops A 19-year-old Passaic County man was charged with DWI after crashing into another car and allegedly trying to switch seats with a passenger, police said. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. near Main Street and Ryerson Avenue in Bloomingdale on Friday, May 23, just hours after the department launched its Memorial Day weekend enforcement efforts. Officers arrived to find two heavily damaged vehicles and learned that one had crossed the double yellow line before impact, police said. During the investigation, officers determined that “the occupants of the suspect vehicle had attempted to swit…
Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends
Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends Airbnb is expanding its "anti-party" crackdown for the summer, using high-tech booking filters to stop disruptive gatherings before they start. The short-term vacation rental company announced the upgrades to its anti-party technology in a news release on Monday, May 19. Airbnb said its goal is to prevent risky bookings, especially on major holiday weekends around Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The system will help hosts avoid unauthorized parties and protect their neighborhoods. "This technology is part of a broader set of tools and policies Airbnb deploys to promote responsibl…
Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record
Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record More Americans are planning trips for Memorial Day weekend, with a new forecast suggesting this year could set a new benchmark for holiday travel. AAA projects more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the five-day holiday stretch, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend for domestic travel since 2005. That year, 44 million people took trips. This year’s forecast includes an estimated 39.4 million people expected to hit the road. Driving remains the preferred travel method for Memorial Day, with roughly 87 percent choosing to travel by car.  Lower-t…
The Sizzle Starts Now: Memorial Day Weekend Heats Up Grilling Season The Sizzle Starts Now: Memorial Day Weekend Heats Up Grilling Season
The Sizzle Starts Now: Memorial Day Weekend Heats Up Grilling Season Across the United States, Memorial Day Weekend means one thing: It's time to fire up the grill. For many Americans, the grill is more than just a cooking tool. It’s the centerpiece of the season. According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, more than 70% of U.S. adults own a grill or smoker, and Memorial Day is one of the top grilling holidays of the year. It’s also big business. It has been estimated that Americans spend more than $6.1 billion annually on grills and accessories, with retailers like Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, and Amazon offering everything fro…
Attorney General, Wildwood Police At Odds Over Memorial Day Weekend Preparedness Attorney General, Wildwood Police At Odds Over Memorial Day Weekend Preparedness
Attorney General, Wildwood Police At Odds Over Memorial Day Weekend Preparedness The New Jersey Attorney General and Wildwood Police Department appear to be at odds over emergency preparedness following a chaotic Memorial Day Weekend. In a statement released on Saturday, June 1, the Wildwood Police Department said NJ Attorney General Matthew Platkin blamed the police department for the series of incidents that unfolded Memorial Day Weekend, in which rowdy teens prompted the closing of area boardwalks, according to various media outlets including NBC10 and the Press of Atlantic City. Platkin alleged that Wildwood had insufficient police staffing on its "world-famous…
UPDATE: State Authorities Probe Police Vehicle Crash In Sussex County That Killed Woman, 19 UPDATE: State Authorities Probe Police Vehicle Crash In Sussex County That Killed Woman, 19
Update: State Authorities Probe Police Vehicle Crash In Sussex County That Killed Woman, 19 State authorities are investigating a police-involved Memorial Day crash in Sussex County that killed a 19-year-old passenger in a private vehicle. The on-duty officer's car T-boned the civilian vehicle outside the ShopRite of Franklin shopping center on Route 23 at Walsh Road, according to witnesses, shortly after 10:30 a.m. May 27. Deanna D’Arco was rushed to Morristown Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday.  Her organs were donated through the New Jersey Sharing Network. ****** GoFundMe verified a fundraiser to help support D'Arco's family cov…