Trump-Backed 'Freedom Fuel' Touts Cheap Gas In Northeast As Company Questions Swirl Trump-Backed 'Freedom Fuel' Touts Cheap Gas In Northeast As Company Questions Swirl
Trump-Backed 'Freedom Fuel' Touts Cheap Gas In Northeast As Company Questions Swirl President Donald Trump is backing "Freedom Fuel" stations, promising cheaper gas despite rising oil prices amid the Iran war and unanswered questions about the business behind the effort. The White House celebrated the first "Freedom Fuel Network" gas station in a Facebook reel on Tuesday, July 7. A website for the initiative claims to have 25 locations in the greater Philadelphia area and South Jersey. The gas stations advertise regular unleaded gas for $3.47 per gallon. That's about 30 to 40 cents lower than the countywide averages in Freedom Fuel's purported coverage area, according…
Murder-Suicide: Federal Agent, Wife Found Dead In NJ Home Murder-Suicide: Federal Agent, Wife Found Dead In NJ Home
Murder-Suicide: Federal Agent, Wife Found Dead In NJ Home A 52-year-old man who appears to have worked as a federal special agent shot and killed his wife, then turned the gun on himself at their New Jersey home last week, authorities confirmed. Police closed off Glynn Court in Sayreville and urged residents to stay inside for approximately 40 minutes at approximately 8 p.m. on Friday, July 3. It was then that Christopher Iatauro was found dead in the backyard after killing his wife, 46-year-old Kelly Iatauro, a spokesperson for the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office confirmed. Christopher Iatauro was a special agent with the Departmen…
Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley Separate After 3 Years Of Marriage: Report Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley Separate After 3 Years Of Marriage: Report
Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley Separate 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…
Failing Backup Cameras Spark Recall Of 325K Hondas: What To Know Failing Backup Cameras Spark Recall Of 325K Hondas: What To Know
Failing Backup Cameras Spark Recall Of 325K Hondas: What To Know More than 325,000 Honda minivans are being recalled because a rearview camera problem can block a driver's view while backing up. American Honda Motor Co. issued the recall for 325,588 Odyssey vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Wednesday, July 1. The recall affects certain 2018 through 2020 Honda Odysseys. The issue involves water entering the rearview camera assembly, which can corrode the camera's circuit board. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse, reducing rear visibility and increasing the risk …
Global Cancer Cases Could Surge, New Report Warns Global Cancer Cases Could Surge, New Report Warns
Global Cancer Cases Could Surge, New Report Warns One of the world’s most feared diseases is on track to become an even larger global burden. The World Health Organization said on Wednesday, July 8, that annual cancer cases are projected to rise from an estimated 20.6 million to nearly 35 million by 2050 without urgent action. The warning came in the "WHO Global Status Report on Cancer 2026," developed with the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Cancer is already the second-leading cause of death globally, behind cardiovascular disease, WHO said. It accounts for close to 10 million deaths each year, or more than 26,000 lives eac…
Fans Design NHL Jersey? Islanders Offer Unique Opportunity Fans Design NHL Jersey? Islanders Offer Unique Opportunity
Fans Design NHL Jersey? Islanders Offer Unique Opportunity Always wanted to design an NHL jersey? Now’s your chance. The New York Islanders have launched a fan contest to create one of their jerseys for the 2027-28 season, the team announced Wednesday, July 8. In addition to standard home and away uniforms, teams wear alternate third jerseys about a dozen teams each year, and the Islanders are asking fans to submit their best ideas for that sweater. The team created an online design template for fans to use, ensuring they meet NHL standards while encouraging them to express creativity. Fans have until Friday, July 24 to submit their ideas. After …
Lauren Bennett's Family Shares New Details After Popular Singer's Death At 37 Lauren Bennett's Family Shares New Details After Popular Singer's Death At 37
Lauren Bennett's Family Shares New Details After Popular Singer's Death At 37 Lauren Bennett’s family is sharing more about the months before her death. The singer, best known for her featured vocals on LMFAO’s "Party Rock Anthem," died at 37, Daily Voice reported earlier this week. Her former group, G.R.L., announced her death in an Instagram post on Monday, July 6. Bennett’s father, Richard Bennett, later shared additional details in an Instagram post, saying the family had no suspicions about the circumstances of her death. "Months before her death, Lauren experienced a severe reaction to a prescribed medication," he wrote. "As a family, we all rallied around he…
Horror LI Crash Leaves Car Upended And Shattered, Possible Fatality Reported (DEVELOPING) Horror LI Crash Leaves Car Upended And Shattered, Possible Fatality Reported (DEVELOPING)
Horror LI Crash Leaves Car Upended And Shattered, Possible Fatality Reported (Developing) A two-car wreck on Long Island left one vehicle almost upside down while the other suffered serious damage, according to photos shared from the scene. A Toyota sedan and a BMW SUV collided Wednesday, July 8 on Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale near Glenn Curtiss Boulevard, officials said. There was a “possible fatality” at the scene, according to John F. Scalesi Jr., a member of the Nassau County Police Department commissioners’ council. The Toyota was totaled in the wreck and ended on its side, with windows smashed, one side caved in, and items strewn across the highway, according to photos…
Get Free Meals, Waffle Fries At Chick-Fil-A: Here's How Get Free Meals, Waffle Fries At Chick-Fil-A: Here's How
Get Free Meals, Waffle Fries At Chick-Fil-A: Here's How Chick-fil-A is giving customers a chance to score free meals and waffle fries in the middle of July. The chain launched its new "Spot the Cows" game in the Chick-fil-A App on Tuesday, July 7. The limited-time game is available exclusively to Chick-fil-A One members through Monday, July 13. Members who complete the game will receive a reward for one free medium waffle fries, available while supplies last at participating restaurants. Players search different scenes for cows without their costumes and tap them to help them "suit up" before the timer runs out. The reward is limited to one per…
Beach Bird Flies South: Hit LI Chicken Joint Opens Second Location Beach Bird Flies South: Hit LI Chicken Joint Opens Second Location
Beach Bird Flies South: Hit LI Chicken Joint Opens Second Location A popular Long Island chicken restaurant has opened a second location, taking its tenders, nuggets, wings, and sandwiches to a new crowd. Beach Bird, which first opened three years ago in Oyster Bay, held the grand opening of its second location in Long Beach on Saturday, July 4. “Our soft launch is behind us and our doors are wide open — we cannot thank you enough for all the kindness and excitement from this community already. It means the world to us,” the restaurant shared in a social media post. The menus at both locations are similar, including the $33 bird basket offering three tend…
Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know
Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know A confusing charge after a routine fill-up can look worse than it really is. If a gas station purchase appears twice on a card account, the first thing to check is whether both transactions are pending or whether both have posted. That difference usually decides what to do next. AARP says gas stations often place a temporary pre-authorization hold on a credit or debit card because the pump does not know how much fuel a customer will buy before the sale is complete. The hold can range from $1 to more than $100, depending on the station and card issuer, AARP reported. That hold may appear be…
Dunkin' Adds New Drinks, Sweet Summer Treats In Colorful Collaboration Dunkin' Adds New Drinks, Sweet Summer Treats In Colorful Collaboration
Dunkin' Adds New Drinks, Sweet Summer Treats In Colorful Collaboration Dunkin' is teaming up with socialite Kylie Jenner for a new lineup of pink summer drinks, along with several other limited-time beverages and bakery treats. The chain's "King Kylie Collection" launched nationwide on Wednesday, July 8. Dunkin's lineup features three pink-hued drinks inspired by Jenner's "King Kylie" era. The promotional campaign features a video of Jenner as an executive in a Dunkin' boardroom. "Pink has always been central to King Kylie, so partnering with Dunkin' felt like a natural extension of that world," Jenner said. "Three drinks, three different vibes – sweet, bold,…
LI Father Held In ICE Jail Freed After Nine Months, Three Suicide Attempts, Family Says LI Father Held In ICE Jail Freed After Nine Months, Three Suicide Attempts, Family Says
LI Father Held In ICE Jail Freed After Nine Months, Three Suicide Attempts, Family Says A Long Island father of two who spent nine months in ICE jail and attempted suicide three times was released Tuesday, July 7, according to his family. Juan Bonilla Lagos, 32, met his wife and two kids at Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan around 2 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, Newsday reported. Bonilla Lagos, a Plainview resident, had been held at an ICE detention center in Batavia following his arrest in October 2025, according to Newsday. His family told the outlet he was taking his 5-year-old son to a doctor’s appointment when agents stopped their car. During his time behind bars, Bonil…
NY Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash Days After HS Graduation: Authorities NY Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash Days After HS Graduation: Authorities
NY Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash Days After HS Graduation: Authorities A New York teenager who just graduated high school was killed in a motorcycle crash less than one week later, according to state police. Ryan Conklin, 18, of Spring Glen, was operating a 2024 Yamaha motorcycle westbound on State Route 52 in Wawarsing on Thursday, July 2, New York State Police said. Investigators said Conklin was traveling at “an unsafe speed.” The teenager then lost control of the vehicle, which slid across the road, traveled into the eastbound lanes and collided with a 2021 Toyota traveling the opposite direction, authorities said. The motorcycle itself slid under the car.…
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…
Homeless LI Man Fought Cops, Damaged Suffolk Tombstone In Evening Mayhem: Police Homeless LI Man Fought Cops, Damaged Suffolk Tombstone In Evening Mayhem: Police
Homeless LI Man Fought Cops, Damaged Suffolk Tombstone In Evening Mayhem: Police A homeless Long Island man threw rocks at cars and desecrated a tombstone before brawling with cops Tuesday night, July 7, police said. Michael Laraque, 31, was standing at Huntington Rural Cemetery and chucking rocks at passing vehicles around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Suffolk County Police Department said. He damaged three vehicles and broke a window at Laura’s Dance Studio across the street, investigators said. When officers arrived, Laraque ran into the cemetery, knocked over and damaged a tombstone, then fought with the cops before he was taken into custody, according to police. Laraque …
NJ K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor NJ K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor
NJ K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor A Salem County Sheriff's Officer is facing charges after two K-9s died after he left them in the car all day with the windows up, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7. On Friday, May 9, Cody Henderson left K-9s Rip, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, and Boomer, a 6-year-old Springer Spaniel, unattended for approximately seven hours with the vehicle powered off, despite a known malfunction with the vehicle's air conditioning system, and the K-9 heat alert system had been manually turned off, according to charging documents obtained by Daily Voice. Those conditions resulted in the dogs…
3 Cities In NY Among Worst For Bedbugs In Nation: See Full List 3 Cities In NY Among Worst For Bedbugs In Nation: See Full List
3 Cities In NY Among Worst For Bedbugs In Nation: See Full List Bedbugs are biting their way through several Northeast cities, according to a new report. Orkin released its 2026 Bed Bug Cities List on Tuesday, July 7. Several Northeast cities cracked the top 50, including Washington, DC, New York City, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Hartford, Connecticut. The pest control company based its rankings on treatment data from metro areas where Orkin performed the most bedbug treatments between Monday, May 12, 2025, and Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The list includes both residential and commercial treatments. Chicago kept its spot as the nation's No. 1 city for…
Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals
Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals Some supermarket shortcuts may come with a longer-term cost. High intake of ultra-processed foods, including processed meats, sweetened drinks, packaged snacks, frozen meals, and sugary breakfast foods, has been linked to a higher risk of early death in multiple large studies. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reported that a 30-year study of more than 114,000 American adults found those who ate the most ultra-processed foods had a four percent higher risk of death from any cause than those who ate the least. The same study found an eight percent higher risk of death from neurodege…
Reese's Pieces Unveils First Major Change In Decade: See What's New Reese's Pieces Unveils First Major Change In Decade: See What's New
Reese's Pieces Unveils First Major Change In Decade: See What's New Reese's Pieces is introducing a new version aimed at fans craving cookies with the classic peanut butter candy. The Hershey Company officially unveiled Reese's Pieces with Chocolate Cookie in a news release on Wednesday, July 8. The new candy adds a crispy chocolate cookie center to the familiar shelled candy based on Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. The new candy is the first US Reese's Pieces innovation in 10 years, according to Hershey. "Reese's has always been known for its signature peanut butter and chocolate combination, and with this innovative product, we're excited to g…
More Than 110K Fords Recalled As Safety Concerns Rise: What To Know More Than 110K Fords Recalled As Safety Concerns Rise: What To Know
More Than 110K Fords Recalled As Safety Concerns Rise: What To Know More than 110,000 Ford Mustang vehicles are being recalled because two separate safety problems could increase the risk of crashes. Ford Motor Company issued the recalls for 110,626 vehicles, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports filed on Tuesday, June 30. The recalls affect certain 2024-2026 Ford Mustangs, 2025-2026 Ford Mustang GTDs, and 2021-2023 Ford Mustang Mach-Es. One recall involves 67,842 Mustang and Mustang GTD vehicles. In cold temperatures of 32 degrees or lower, the windshield wipers may only work on high speed, and the washing system may not work …
These Foods May Have More Calories Than You Think, Report Says These Foods May Have More Calories Than You Think, Report Says
These Foods May Have More Calories Than You Think, Report Says Your summer diet may be getting tripped up before the first bite. Some common foods can contain more calories than shoppers expect, and those gaps may be enough to stall weight-loss goals, according to Food Label Maker. The company said calorie counting can be less exact than many consumers realize, especially when food labels, portion sizes, and daily estimates all leave room for error. "A food labeled 200 calories can test at 240 and still clear FDA rules," said Maria AbiHanna, a nutrition expert at Food Label Maker. "Someone targeting 1600 calories a day can easily eat 500 over without …
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments A check that looks like free money can quickly turn into a costly trap. Fake check scams often begin with an unexpected payment tied to a prize, mystery shopping job, online sale, personal assistant offer, or other pitch, according to the Better Business Bureau. The hook is simple: scammers send a check, tell the recipient to deposit it, then ask for money to be sent back through a wire transfer, gift card, money order, or cryptocurrency. The check may appear to clear at first. That does not mean it is real. The Federal Trade Commission says banks must make deposited funds available quick…
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 phenomenon 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 Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and pronounce…
24-Year-Old NFL Player Who Took His Own Life Had CTE, Analysis Reveals 24-Year-Old NFL Player Who Took His Own Life Had CTE, Analysis Reveals
24-Year-Old NFL Player Who Took His Own Life Had CTE, Analysis Reveals A young NFL player’s death has taken on new medical context. Marshawn Kneeland, the former Dallas Cowboys defensive end who died by suicide at 24 during the 2025 NFL season, was diagnosed after death with stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, the Concussion & CTE Foundation announced on Tuesday, July 7. Researchers at the Boston University CTE Center made the diagnosis after a post-mortem brain tissue analysis, the foundation said. Kneeland’s family, including his girlfriend Catalina Mancera, shared the following statement: “While this diagnosis does not change the tragedy…
Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows
Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows The forecast may affect more than weekend plans. Fewer hours of sunshine were linked to more mental health-related health care contacts in a large study of England’s National Health Service data, StudyFinds reported. The study analyzed about 4.6 million unscheduled mental health-related health care contacts across England from January 2014 through December 2022. The findings were published in the journal "Frontiers in Psychiatry," according to StudyFinds. Researchers looked at emergency department visits, NHS 111 calls, and after-hours general practitioner contacts. NHS 111 is a medi…
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…
Teen Kidnapped, Beaten, Held At Long Island Motel With Box Cutter: Police Teen Kidnapped, Beaten, Held At Long Island Motel With Box Cutter: Police
Teen Kidnapped, Beaten, Held At Long Island Motel With Box Cutter: Police A Queens man is accused of kidnapping a 19-year-old woman, beating her, threatening her life, and holding her against her will inside a Long Island motel, Nassau County police announced Tuesday, July 7. Balraj Singh, 28, of Richmond Hill, allegedly terrorized the victim during a series of domestic incidents that occurred between June 15 and Tuesday, July 7, according to Nassau County detectives. Singh repeatedly threatened the woman both verbally and electronically, leaving her fearful for her life, police explained. He then allegedly ordered her to meet him at a specific location and get …
NJ Teen Charged In Shootout With NYPD, 2 Cops Hospitalized: Officials NJ Teen Charged In Shootout With NYPD, 2 Cops Hospitalized: Officials
NJ Teen Charged In Shootout With Nypd, 2 Cops Hospitalized: Officials An 18-year-old New Jersey teen has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say he exchanged gunfire with NYPD officers during a Fourth of July violence reduction operation in Brooklyn. Camani Bartletto, 18, of 22 Dean St., was arrested at approximately 8:10 p.m. on Monday, July 6, within the confines of the 77th Precinct, the NYPD said. The charges stem from an incident at approximately 4:14 a.m. on Sunday, July 5, near St. Johns Place and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, where officers assigned to a Mobile Field Force detail were parked in an unmarked police vehicle, an NYPD …
NY Funeral Killer Paid Respects Inside, Gunned Down LI Victim Outside: Authorities NY Funeral Killer Paid Respects Inside, Gunned Down LI Victim Outside: Authorities
NY Funeral Killer Paid Respects Inside, Gunned Down LI Victim Outside: Authorities A New York gunman cut a plea deal and admitted to killing a Long Island man outside a funeral in Queens earlier this year, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7. Joseph Stevens, 34, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the death of Richard Carter outside Greater Allen AME Cathedral on April 10, the Queens District Attorney’s office said. Stevens, of Queens, rode a Citi Bike to the church, went inside and approached the casket, then left the building, investigators said. On his way out, he spotted Carter, ran toward him, and shot him four times, according to authorities. Carter, 4…
‘Heart Of Our Family’: NY Man’s Death Leaves LI Relatives ‘Devastated,’ Fundraiser Launched ‘Heart Of Our Family’: NY Man’s Death Leaves LI Relatives ‘Devastated,’ Fundraiser Launched
‘Heart Of Our Family’: NY Man’s Death Leaves LI Relatives ‘Devastated,’ Fundraiser Launched A Long Island family is reaching out for support following the sudden death of a New York man. Alberto “Alex” Perez Jr., of Woodhaven, Queens, died Wednesday, June 10, according to his obituary from NF Walker Funeral Home. He was 37. “Alex was taken from us far too soon, and our family and loved ones are devastated by his loss,” fundraiser organizer Michael Perez, of Great Neck, wrote in a GoFundMe. “Our world has been turned upside down, and we miss him every single day.” Perez worked in the medical field, including time at Lenox Hill Hospital in Queens, according to the fundraiser and tr…