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NY To Get $1.6M In Major Cash App Settlement Over Widespread Fraud Failures NY To Get $1.6M In Major Cash App Settlement Over Widespread Fraud Failures
NY To Get $1.6M In Major Cash App Settlement Over Widespread Fraud Failures Cash App's parent company is paying $45 million after it was accused of misleading millions of users about the safety of the popular payment app. Block Inc. agreed to the settlement with 46 states, the attorneys general announced on Wednesday, July 8. The states accused the company of failing to protect users from fraud, along with not providing the fraud help and refunds it promised and was required by law to provide. New York will receive $1.6 million, Connecticut will get $1.5 million, Pennsylvania will be paid more than $1.13 million, and Massachusetts will receive $730,000. …

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by Chris Spiker
Weather
Storms, Downpours To Target Northeast In Separate Rounds: Timing Storms, Downpours To Target Northeast In Separate Rounds: Timing
Storms, Downpours To Target Northeast In Separate Rounds: Timing A stubborn summer setup is keeping outdoor plans on a short leash. Separate rounds of scattered thunderstorms will target parts of the Northeast on Thursday, July 9, and Friday, July 10, as humid air remains locked in place, according to the National Weather Service. Most of Thursday will be dry for many areas, but warm, muggy conditions will help trigger isolated to scattered storms during the afternoon and evening. The highest risk on Thursday is expected farther south, especially from New Jersey and Pennsylvania into Maryland and Virginia.  Locations most likely to see the …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Best, Worst States For Well-Being Revealed: Here's Where New York Ranks Best, Worst States For Well-Being Revealed: Here's Where New York Ranks
Best, Worst States For Well-Being Revealed: Here's Where New York Ranks A new state-by-state report says the map of American well-being shows clear winners, troubling warning signs, and one big national disconnect. The State of the Nation Project released its "State of the States" report as the US approaches its 250th anniversary. StudyFinds reported on the rankings on Friday, July 3. Minnesota ranked first overall, followed by New Hampshire, Iowa, Vermont, and Massachusetts. Louisiana ranked last among the 51 jurisdictions measured, including all 50 states and Washington, DC. New Jersey ranked 11th, Maryland ranked 15th, Connecticut ranked 18th, Virginia rank…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
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
News
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
News
Greenwich Fitness Coach Is A-Rod's New Mystery Flame Greenwich Fitness Coach Is A-Rod's New Mystery Flame
Greenwich Fitness Coach Is A-Rod's New Mystery Flame 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
Police & Fire
Critically Injured 14-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Airlifted After Struck By 17-Year-Old On LI Critically Injured 14-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Airlifted After Struck By 17-Year-Old On LI
Critically Injured 14-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Airlifted After Struck By 17-Year-Old On LI A 14-year-old boy was critically injured after his e-bike collided with a car at an intersection on Long Island on Wednesday afternoon, police said.  The crash happened when the teen was riding an e-bike westbound on Sherman Avenue and crossing Seventh Street in Bethpage around 2:53 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, according to Nassau County detectives.  The teen was struck by a 2014 Dodge being driven southbound on Seventh Street by a 17-year-old girl, police explained. The e-bike rider suffered severe body trauma and was airlifted by a Nassau County Police Aviation helicopter to a local…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Teen Shoots Flare Gun At 41-Year-Old Man's Face During Fight On NY Street Teen Shoots Flare Gun At 41-Year-Old Man's Face During Fight On NY Street
Teen Shoots Flare Gun At 41-Year-Old Man's Face During Fight On NY Street A 41-year-old man was shot in the face with a flare gun during a street fight in New York, police said. A 17-year-old boy, whose name is not being released because of his age, was taken into custody after officers witnessed two people fighting near South Pearl Street and Schuyler Street around 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, Albany Police said. During the altercation, the teen allegedly fired a flare gun at close range, striking the man in the face, according to police. The victim suffered a serious laceration to his face. He was treated at the scene by the Albany Fire Department and emergen…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Head-On Crash Kills 25-Year-Old Driver On Hempstead Turnpike On Long Island Head-On Crash Kills 25-Year-Old Driver On Hempstead Turnpike On Long Island
Head-On Crash Kills 25-Year-Old Driver On Hempstead Turnpike On Long Island A 25-year-old driver was killed in a head-on crash on Hempstead Turnpike on Wednesday, July 8, police said.  The fatal collision happened at the intersection of Glen Curtiss Boulevard in Uniondale at approximately 10:42 a.m., according to the Nassau County Police Department.  The man was driving a 2001 Toyota sedan eastbound on Hempstead Turnpike when he crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a westbound 2006 BMW driven by a 34-year-old man, investigators explained. The Toyota driver was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead by a hospital physician, po…

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by Jillian Pikora
Traffic
30+ Evaluated In Mass Casualty Incident After MTA Bus Plows Into Maryland Building (UPDATED) 30+ Evaluated In Mass Casualty Incident After MTA Bus Plows Into Maryland Building (UPDATED)
30+ Evaluated In Mass Casualty Incident After MTA Bus Plows Into Maryland Building (Updated) A routine evening commute turned into chaos in Maryland. An MTA bus slammed into a building in Baltimore County on Wednesday evening, July 8, triggering a mass casualty incident that left more than 30 people injured and at least one person critically hurt, according to fire officials. The crash happened around 6:10 p.m. in the 1500 block of Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. The Baltimore County Fire Department said the bus crashed into a building, trapping at least one person inside. Crews immediately declared a second-alarm mass casualty incident as firefighters, paramedics, and rescue tea…

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by Zak Failla
Events
Justin Bieber Coming To NJ: Here's Who Else Is Performing At FIFA World Cup Halftime Show Justin Bieber Coming To NJ: Here's Who Else Is Performing At FIFA World Cup Halftime Show
Justin Bieber Coming To NJ: Here's Who Else Is Performing At FIFA World Cup Halftime Show Never say never: Justin Bieber is coming to New Jersey after being announced as the newest co-headliner of the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on Sunday, July 19. The Canadian superstar joins Madonna, Shakira, and ever-popular K-pop band BTS for the historic performance, proving there's still plenty of Purpose behind one of pop music's biggest names. Bieber won't be lonely on stage. Burna Boy, New York Philharmonic Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay will also perform during the 1…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Fast-Moving Bay Shore Fire Wrecks Family’s Longtime Home, Fundraiser Launched Fast-Moving Bay Shore Fire Wrecks Family’s Longtime Home, Fundraiser Launched
Fast-Moving Bay Shore Fire Wrecks Family’s Longtime Home, Fundraiser Launched A fire on Long Island wrecked a multigenerational family home over Independence Day weekend, and friends are hoping to raise support through an online fundraiser. The blaze on Clarissa Drive in Bay Shore erupted around 2:45 p.m. Friday, July 3, according to the Islip Fire Department. Videos showed smoke pouring out of the front of the residence as firefighters worked to stop the inferno. Flames started on the deck behind the home but quickly tore through inside, homeowner Dorina Barksdale told News 12 Long Island, adding that “the house burned up in 20 minutes.” Barksdale, part of the …

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by Joe Wilkinson