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Cult Member Charged After 'Mom' Heard Before Parents' Execution: DA Cult Member Charged After 'Mom' Heard Before Parents' Execution: DA
Cult Member Charged After 'Mom' Heard Before Parents' Execution: DA Chilling new details have emerged more than three years after a Pennsylvania couple and the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont, allegedly by suspects with ties to a cult-like group, have been arrested. Michelle Jacqueline Zajko, 33, of Media, Pennsylvania, has been charged with murdering her parents, Richard and Rita Zajko, after a years-long Pennsylvania State Police investigation uncovered digital, ballistic, financial, and surveillance evidence tying her to the killings, Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse announced on Wednesday, June 24. Richard Zajko, 72, and …

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Dunkin' Launches Fourth Of July Menu With Patriotic Treats: See What's On It Dunkin' Launches Fourth Of July Menu With Patriotic Treats: See What's On It
Dunkin' Launches Fourth Of July Menu With Patriotic Treats: See What's On It Dunkin' is celebrating the nation's 250th birthday with several patriotic drinks, treats, and collectible merchandise. The chain's Fourth of July-themed menu launched nationwide on Wednesday, June 24. Dunkin's lineup features colorful beverages inspired by summertime flavors, along with festive donuts decorated in red, white, and blue. The rollout is also highlighted by the Eagle Cup, which will be available nationwide on Monday, June 29, while supplies last. The cup costs $10.99 and includes a free medium beverage, along with a promotional code that unlocks $3 medium Refreshers o…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Major Retailer Adding Bath & Body Works Products In Huge Partnership Major Retailer Adding Bath & Body Works Products In Huge Partnership
Major Retailer Adding Bath & Body Works Products In Huge Partnership Some of the country's most popular body care and home fragrance products will soon be available at a major beauty retailer. Bath & Body Works announced a new partnership with Ulta Beauty in a news release on Tuesday, June 23. A special selection of Bath & Body Works products will launch in participating Ulta stores nationwide and on the chain's website starting on Sunday, July 12. The collaboration marks a major expansion for Bath & Body Works as the company looks to reach customers beyond its own stores and digital platforms. "We're continuing to expand our…

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by Chris Spiker
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Grandma Of 15 Dies After Being Struck By Buick Less Than 1 Block From Long Island Home Grandma Of 15 Dies After Being Struck By Buick Less Than 1 Block From Long Island Home
Grandma Of 15 Dies After Being Struck By Buick Less Than 1 Block From Long Island Home A grandmother of 15 has died after she was struck by a car less than a block from the Long Island home where she raised four children and hosted countless family gatherings, according to her loved ones. Theresa Nicke, 64, was walking on the shoulder of Dawn Drive near Pinelawn Avenue in Shirley when she was hit by an eastbound 2013 Buick Regal at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, Suffolk County Police said. Nicke was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries following the crash, according to police. Her family announced her death in a GoFundMe campaig…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Drug-Addicted 13-Year-Old Repeatedly Raped; LI Sex Trafficker Sentenced: DA Drug-Addicted 13-Year-Old Repeatedly Raped; LI Sex Trafficker Sentenced: DA
Drug-Addicted 13-Year-Old Repeatedly Raped; LI Sex Trafficker Sentenced: DA A Long Island man who admitted to raping a 13-year-old girl and trafficking multiple women through drug addiction has been sentenced to prison, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, June 24. Danny St. Louis, 45, of Bay Shore, was sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by 10 years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to rape and sex trafficking charges, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. St. Louis admitted in May to three counts of Rape in the Second Degree, two counts of Sex Trafficking, and one count of Attempted Sex Trafficking, prosecutors said…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Walmart Deal Days Are Back Walmart Deal Days Are Back
Walmart Deal Days Are Back This is not the week to casually open a shopping app unless you are prepared to meet a discounted vacuum, a patio upgrade, or a dorm-room essential that somehow jumps straight into your cart. Walmart Deals runs from Monday, June 22, through Sunday, June 28, with thousands of offers online, in the Walmart app, and in stores nationwide, according to the Bentonville, AR-based retailer. Shoppers can browse the latest Walmart Deals including savings on electronics, fashion, toys, collectibles, furniture, skincare and early back-to-school finds. This year, Walmart Deals overlaps with Amazon Prim…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
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Child Drowning Deaths Rising, New Federal Report Reveals: What To Know Child Drowning Deaths Rising, New Federal Report Reveals: What To Know
Child Drowning Deaths Rising, New Federal Report Reveals: What To Know Federal regulators are warning about a rise in young children drowning as families spend more time around the water during the summer. A total of 379 children younger than 15 died by drowning in pool- or spa-related incidents in 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a report released on Wednesday, June 24. That was up 6% from 359 deaths reported in 2022. The increase comes as drowning remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 4. "This year's report makes clear that these tragedies continue to take an unacceptable toll on American families," sai…

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by Chris Spiker
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Hookup Turns Deadly: LI Woman Indicted For Killing Sleeping Man In Parents' Home (UPDATE) Hookup Turns Deadly: LI Woman Indicted For Killing Sleeping Man In Parents' Home (UPDATE)
Hookup Turns Deadly: LI Woman Indicted For Killing Sleeping Man In Parents' Home (Update) What police describe as a hookup gone wrong ended with a Long Island man dead in his father's arms and a woman now indicted on a murder charge. Kristin Sculley, 22, of Massapequa, was arraigned Wednesday, June 24, on a grand jury indictment charging her with Murder 2nd Degree in the death of Robert "Bobby" Michael Carragher III, 28, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced. Investigators said Carragher and Sculley met up at a bar before returning to the Beaumont Avenue home in Massapequa that he shared with his parents. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1, Sculley b…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lifestyle
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study The nation's 250th birthday celebration is coming with higher costs due to rising inflation and the ongoing effects of the US-Israeli war with Iran. WalletHub released its annual 4th of July Facts & Figures report on Wednesday, June 24. The personal finance website estimates Americans will spend $9.4 billion on Fourth of July food, up from $8.9 billion in 2025. In 2026, the Fourth of July also marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Semiquincentennial will arrive with countless local, regional, and national events celebrating the …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Hits Troopers' Patrol Vehicles During Multi-Town Chase: NYSP Drunk Driver Hits Troopers' Patrol Vehicles During Multi-Town Chase: NYSP
Drunk Driver Hits Troopers' Patrol Vehicles During Multi-Town Chase: Nysp A woman accused of driving drunk led police on a multi-town chase before crashing into two New York State Police patrol vehicles, authorities said. Brooklyn A. Oakes, 20, of Hogansburg, was arrested after the pursuit along State Highway 37 through St. Lawrence County on Saturday, June 20, according to New York State Police. Troopers were alerted by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department about an active pursuit involving a black Volkswagen Passat traveling westbound on State Highway 37. The vehicle continued through Massena and Louisville before troopers located it parked on the shou…

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Police & Fire
Father-Son Duo Attack Neighbor With Bat, Wooden Rod In Nassau County: Police Father-Son Duo Attack Neighbor With Bat, Wooden Rod In Nassau County: Police
Father-Son Duo Attack Neighbor With Bat, Wooden Rod In Nassau County: Police A violent dispute between neighbors on Long Island ended with a man hospitalized and two  residents facing felony charges, police announced on Wednesday, June 24.  Brian Mckeon, 67, and Brian Mckeon Jr., 33, both of Grant Street, were arrested following the assault in Massapequa Park, according to Nassau County Police.  Officers responded to a Grant Street residence after receiving reports of an assault around 1:55 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, police said. Investigators determined the father and son got into a verbal argument with a 34-year-old man on a nearby property before th…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Nassau County Man Caught With Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop 19-Year-Old Nassau County Man Caught With Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop
19-Year-Old Nassau County Man Caught With Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop A loaded firearm recovered during a traffic stop in Hewlett landed a Hempstead teen behind bars, Nassau County police announced on Wednesday, June 24. Jair Perry, 19, was arrested after Strategic Response Team officers stopped a gray 2011 Infiniti sedan on Peninsula Boulevard near Franklin Avenue at approximately 8:05 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, according to Nassau County Police. During the investigation, officers recovered a loaded firearm from the vehicle, police said. Perry was taken into custody without incident. Perry is charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession…

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by Jillian Pikora