ABC7 Reporter's Bosnia Gaffe Gets Awkward Balkan Twist ABC7 Reporter's Bosnia Gaffe Gets Awkward Balkan Twist
ABC7 Reporter's Bosnia Gaffe Gets Awkward Balkan Twist A little World Cup trash talk turned into a global embarrassment for an ABC7 reporter. Abigail Vélez found herself at the center of a viral backlash after declaring on live television that she couldn't point out Bosnia on a map while hyping Team USA's upcoming World Cup matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Reporting from a World Cup watch party in Long Beach, CA, following the United States' 3-2 loss to Turkey, Vélez was apparently trying to rally American fans before the Round of 32 showdown. "One thing about Bosnia, I could not point out where it is on a map," she said. "I don’t know …
Drone Strikes JetBlue Flight At 3,000 Feet Near JFK, Pilot Says Drone Strikes JetBlue Flight At 3,000 Feet Near JFK, Pilot Says
Drone Strikes JetBlue Flight At 3,000 Feet Near JFK, Pilot Says A drone collided with a JetBlue flight landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday morning, June 29, according to the aircraft’s pilot. The pilot alerted air traffic controllers at JFK of the collision around 7:15 a.m. at about 3,000 feet in the air, according to audio obtained by WABC. “We collided with a drone back there in the turn as we were coming to ASALT, just wanted to pass to you,” the pilot said, according to WABC reporting. “You said you collided?” the controller responded. “Yup, it hit us, right above the cockpit,” the pilot confirmed. However, the pilot said f…
Former NY Jets Superstar, 39, Reveals ALS Diagnosis: 'I Chose To Fight' Former NY Jets Superstar, 39, Reveals ALS Diagnosis: 'I Chose To Fight'
Former NY Jets Superstar, 39, Reveals ALS Diagnosis: 'I Chose To Fight' A former football superstar, once known as one of the NFL's most explosive running backs, said he was diagnosed with ALS. Chris Johnson revealed the diagnosis in an interview that aired on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Monday, June 29. The three-time Pro Bowl rusher's disease has progressed so quickly that he can only speak through a speech device triggered by his eye movements. Known to many football fans as "CJ2K," Johnson rose to stardom soon after the Tennessee Titans selected him in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. The East Carolina University product rushed…
$2.5M LI Medicaid Fraudster Lived Large While Families Struggled To Eat: Prosecutors $2.5M LI Medicaid Fraudster Lived Large While Families Struggled To Eat: Prosecutors
$2.5M LI Medicaid Fraudster Lived Large While Families Struggled To Eat: Prosecutors A Long Island man who pulled off $2.5 million Medicaid fraud and spent the money on luxury cars and a Nassau County mansion has been arrested, authorities said. Nduka Lewis Ekpenyong, a 36-year-old Hewlett man, submitted more than 6,000 claims for a children’s health product, but 90% of the filings were fraudulent, New York Attorney General Letitia James said Monday, June 29. However, Medicaid reimbursed Ekpenyong for $2,531,194, the vast majority of which Ekpenyong pocketed for his own purposes, prosecutors said. “While Nduka Ekpenyong was buying luxury cars with money he allegedly stole …
Crocodile Drags 28-Year-Old Out To Sea, Kills Him At Resort Popular With Americans Crocodile Drags 28-Year-Old Out To Sea, Kills Him At Resort Popular With Americans
Crocodile Drags 28-Year-Old Out To Sea, Kills Him At Resort Popular With Americans A beach visit at a popular vacation spot turned into a deadly attack. A 28-year-old man was killed by a crocodile near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa in Mexico on Friday evening, June 26, ABC News reported, citing Jalisco state authorities. The attack happened around 6 p.m. local time on Marina Vallarta Beach, in front of the resort on the Pacific coast. Puerto Vallarta (marked in red) is a popular resort city located on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Google Maps The victim was reportedly from Mexico and was in Puerto Vallarta for work. His identity has not been released. Au…
Major Air Bag Safety Concern Sparks Massive Land Rover Recall: What To Know Major Air Bag Safety Concern Sparks Massive Land Rover Recall: What To Know
Major Air Bag Safety Concern Sparks Massive Land Rover Recall: What To Know More than 250,000 Land Rover SUVs are being recalled because corrosion could prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. Jaguar Land Rover North America issued the recall for about 250,857 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Friday, June 12. The affected SUVs include 2020-2026 Land Rover Defenders, 2021-2026 Land Rover Discoverys, and 2022-2026 Land Rover Range Rovers. The problem involves the driver's air bag clockspring connector, which may develop fretting corrosion over time. The corrosion can increase electrical resis…
Investigation Ongoing After Boy, 17, Killed In Police Shooting In NY Investigation Ongoing After Boy, 17, Killed In Police Shooting In NY
Investigation Ongoing After Boy, 17, Killed In Police Shooting In NY Authorities are continuing to investigate the fatal police-involved shooting of a 17-year-old boy who was killed during an incident in Dutchess County.  The shooting happened during the early morning hours of Saturday, June 27, in the area of East Main Street and Market Street, where officers from the Village of Wappingers Falls Police Department, Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, and New York State Police responded to what officials described as a "critical incident," according to the Village of Wappingers Falls Police Department.  During the encounter, police discharged their fi…
NYC Ranked Second For Fourth Of July Celebrations In US, New Study Says: Here's Why NYC Ranked Second For Fourth Of July Celebrations In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
NYC Ranked Second For Fourth Of July Celebrations In US, New Study Says: Here's Why Northeast cities have some of the best and worst Fourth of July celebrations in the nation, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 24. The study scored the 100 largest US cities on 18 factors, including food and hotel prices, fireworks shows, attractions, safety, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 27. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebrate ou…
Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans Now Available For Just 5 Cents Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans Now Available For Just 5 Cents
Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans Now Available For Just 5 Cents Mountain Dew is giving fans a chance to buy a piece of the brand's history for a nickel. The soda brand will sell 1,948 limited-edition commemorative can bundles, PepsiCo announced in a news release. The bundles will be exclusively available through TikTok Shop starting on Monday, June 29. The number of bundles honors 1948, the year Mountain Dew was created by two brothers in Tennessee. The commemorative can features the brand's origin story printed on the label and is tied to Mountain Dew's "American Original - Tasting Great Since '48" campaign. Each $0.05 bundle includes a commemora…
Independence Day Outlook Emerges With Active Pattern Throughout July 4th Week Independence Day Outlook Emerges With Active Pattern Throughout July 4th Week
Independence Day Outlook Emerges With Active Pattern Throughout July 4th Week The holiday countdown is coming with more than one weather wrinkle. A more active and unsettled pattern is expected to build in the days leading up to the July Fourth weekend, with heat, humidity, storm chances, and travel impacts all on the board for parts of the Northeast. The National Weather Service Eastern Region said this week's heat will be worth watching, especially for anyone with outdoor plans ahead of the holiday weekend. AccuWeather says a large heat dome will expand across the central and eastern US before Independence Day. The core of the heat is expected to remain centered …
Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch
Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch A concert moment meant to thrill the crowd briefly sent fans into worry mode. Harry Styles choked on water before falling to the stage during a performance at Wembley Stadium in London on Friday, June 26. The 32-year-old singer was performing "As It Was" near the end of the show when the incident happened. Videos posted on social media show Styles finishing his fan-favorite “whale” move, in which he takes water into his mouth and spits it upward like a spout. After the move, he appeared to choke on the remaining water and fell onto his back, while coughing and trying to catch his breath. …
Adult Swimmer Pulled Dead From Hoosic River After Strong Current: NYSP Adult Swimmer Pulled Dead From Hoosic River After Strong Current: NYSP
Adult Swimmer Pulled Dead From Hoosic River After Strong Current: Nysp An adult swimmer died after being pulled underwater by a strong current in the Hoosic River, police said on Sunday, June 28. The incident happened near State Route 67 and Beck Road in Hoosick in Rensselaer County, where troopers were called for a report of a missing swimmer at about 7:02 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, New York State Police said. An investigation determined a family had been swimming in the river when one adult swimmer became distressed in the strong current, went underwater, and did not resurface, police said. First responders searched the water and located the swimmer dead n…