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NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts
NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts The next chapter of NASA's return to the moon has its latest crew. NASA revealed the four astronauts who will fly in the Artemis III mission on Tuesday, June 9. In 2027, the crew will go into low Earth orbit to test spacecraft docking operations with lunar lander systems being developed by Blue Origin and SpaceX. The tests are considered essential for Artemis IV, NASA's first planned crewed mission to the moon's South Pole in 2028. "Artemis III will demonstrate the power of American innovation and international partnership as we test complex rendezvous and docking operations and advan…

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by Chris Spiker
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NY Foot Fetish Website Owner Lured Aspiring Models For Interviews, Then Raped Them, Feds Say NY Foot Fetish Website Owner Lured Aspiring Models For Interviews, Then Raped Them, Feds Say
NY Foot Fetish Website Owner Lured Aspiring Models For Interviews, Then Raped Them, Feds Say A New York man behind "FootPadNYC.com" faces federal sex trafficking offenses after prosecutors alleged he lured aspiring models to hotel rooms under the guise of interviewing them for employment — but instead raped them.  Jason Khan, 47, of Albany and New York City, was arrested Monday, June 8, and charged in a three-count federal indictment unsealed in the Southern District of New York, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.  Federal authorities allege Khan operated the website FootPadNYC.com between at least 2019 and 2021. The website adver…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go
Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go Two major changes are coming to Hershey this summer, including the retirement of a longtime fan favorite and new parking procedures for visitors. Visitors heading to Hershey this summer will encounter two major changes: the retirement of a longtime Hersheypark attraction and updated parking procedures at Hershey's Chocolate World. Hersheypark announced Tidal Force will permanently close after Sept. 7, ending the water ride's 32-year run. "When a vessel takes its last voyage, we believe it deserves a proper send-off," Hersheypark said in announcing the closure. "After 32 years of making the…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed' Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed'
Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed' A Somali referee who was set to make FIFA World Cup history said his "biggest dream" was shattered after he was denied entry to the US days before the tournament. Omar Abdulkadir Artan spoke about how border officials turned him away at Miami International Airport in an interview with The New York Times on Tuesday, June 9. He was expected to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate a World Cup match before he was sent back to Istanbul. Artan was one of 52 referees and among seven African officials chosen for the World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, June 11. "I a…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Man Dragged, Robbed Outside Deli During Brutal Attack: Nassau County Police Man Dragged, Robbed Outside Deli During Brutal Attack: Nassau County Police
Man Dragged, Robbed Outside Deli During Brutal Attack: Nassau County Police A violent robbery outside a Long Island deli left a man beaten, dragged across concrete, and robbed of his cellphone, police announced on Tuesday, June 9. Jason Gayle, 45, of Valley Stream, was arrested following the attack outside Elmont Deli and Convenience on Linden Boulevard in Elmont at approximately 8:01 p.m. on Monday, June 8, according to Nassau County detectives. A 59-year-old man was standing in front of the store when Gayle allegedly began arguing with him before punching him in the face multiple times, knocking him to the ground, police said. Investigators say Gayle then kick…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death Released After Months-Long Police Probe Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death Released After Months-Long Police Probe
Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death Released After Months-Long Police Probe A months-long review into the death of one of wrestling’s most recognizable figures has now been closed. Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died of natural causes, according to a 72-page Clearwater Police Department report cited by multiple reports. Entertainment Weekly reported that Clearwater police released the report on Friday, June 5, and classified the case as an attended natural death with no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. People also reported that police found no criminal wrongdoing and closed the case. Hogan died Thursday, July 24, at his home in Clearwater, Flo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off
Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off A fire risk warning has been issued for more than 1 million Jeep vehicles because of a power steering wiring problem that could spark a fire, federal regulators said. Stellantis has recalled 1,076,999 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Thursday, June 4. The recall includes certain 2021 through 2025 Jeep Wrangler SUVs and Gladiator pickups. The vehicles' electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a fire. The risk remains even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the "Off" position. The recall include…

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by Chris Spiker
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Federal Probe Targets Philadelphia Police Gun Permit System Federal Probe Targets Philadelphia Police Gun Permit System
Federal Probe Targets Philadelphia Police Gun Permit System Federal investigators are scrutinizing how Philadelphia police issue and revoke permits to carry firearms, raising questions about the city's licensing process. Philadelphia police are facing a new federal civil rights investigation over how the department issues and revokes permits to carry firearms, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday, June 9. The investigation will examine whether the Philadelphia Police Department improperly used a "good cause" standard to revoke licenses to carry firearms and whether its practices comply with constitutional protections, according to federa…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
Trump Responds After Getting Loud Boos, Jeers At First NBA Finals Game In MSG Trump Responds After Getting Loud Boos, Jeers At First NBA Finals Game In MSG
Trump Responds After Getting Loud Boos, Jeers At First NBA Finals Game In MSG President Donald Trump refused to acknowledge the loud boos he received at Madison Square Garden during the NBA Finals amid his latest attempt to use sports as a political backdrop while facing declining approval ratings. Trump was shown on the arena's video board during the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 8, as the New York Knicks hosted the San Antonio Spurs. Many of the 19,812 people in attendance loudly booed and jeered him for the roughly 10 seconds that he was seen on-screen. This was the first time a sitting President attended an NBA Finals game. …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Manhattan Teens Break Into Nassau County Home, Flee On Stolen Scooters: Police Manhattan Teens Break Into Nassau County Home, Flee On Stolen Scooters: Police
Manhattan Teens Break Into Nassau County Home, Flee On Stolen Scooters: Police A group accused of rummaging through a vehicle and entering a homeowner's garage was arrested after trying to flee police in Hewlett Neck, Nassau County police announced on Monday, June 8. Emmanuel Rivera and Quadir Ingram, both 18-years-old from Manhattan, along with two 17-year-old girls, were arrested following the burglary investigation on Smith Lane around 10:06 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, according to Nassau County police. Police responded after receiving reports that four people were searching a parked vehicle before entering an open garage, authorities said. Officers located the group …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Husband On 'Couples Therapy' Show Dumps Trump After Watching Himself Husband On 'Couples Therapy' Show Dumps Trump After Watching Himself
Husband On 'Couples Therapy' Show Dumps Trump After Watching Himself A New Jersey husband whose political disagreements with his wife became one of the most talked-about storylines on Showtime's "Couples Therapy" in Season 5 says watching the show changed more than his perspective on marriage. Jason Caffrey and his wife, Marjorie Caffrey, who records show have lived in both Neptune and Stanhope, appeared on the latest season of the Showtime hit featuring renowned therapist Dr. Orna Guralnik, which dropped last month. Dr. Orna Gurlanik on Season 5 of "Couples Therapy" on Showtime. Paramount+ The season followed four couples facing major relationship c…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$110K Of Stolen Goods Lands 18 People Charges On Long Island $110K Of Stolen Goods Lands 18 People Charges On Long Island
$110K Of Stolen Goods Lands 18 People Charges On Long Island Authorities say 18 alleged repeat shoplifters stole more than $110,000 worth of merchandise from Suffolk County retailers before being tracked down and charged. More than $110,000 worth of merchandise allegedly stolen from Suffolk County stores has led to felony charges against 18 accused repeat offenders, prosecutors announced on Monday, June 8. The arrests stem from Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney's Retail Protection Partnership, a program launched in 2023 to identify and prosecute serial shoplifters through cooperation between retailers, police, prosecutors, and federal …

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by Jillian Pikora