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NY Among States Hardest Hit By Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' Cases NY Among States Hardest Hit By Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' Cases
NY Among States Hardest Hit By Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' Cases A drug-resistant “superbug” has surfaced in nearly half of US states, raising concern about a hard-to-treat health threat that can spread before anyone knows it is there. Candida auris, a type of yeast also known as C. auris, has been reported in 23 states this year, according to data available Wednesday, Aug. 12, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The fungus can cause severe, life-threatening infections and spread easily among patients in hospitals and long-term care facilities. California has recorded the nation’s highest overall number of clinical cases. New York, Illi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Breaking News
5 Cremation Urns, 70K Videos, 2 Missing Women; Inside 'Dark' Death Investigation: Police 5 Cremation Urns, 70K Videos, 2 Missing Women; Inside 'Dark' Death Investigation: Police
5 Cremation Urns, 70K Videos, 2 Missing Women; Inside 'Dark' Death Investigation: Police Five urns believed to contain cremated remains, 70,000 videos, 600,000 images, and thousands of pages of writings are among a mountain of evidence recovered from a home now at the center of a death investigation involving two women who vanished years apart, police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The sprawling investigation centers on 44-year-old Eugene Horsch and 417 West Chew Avenue in the city's Olney section, where Philadelphia detectives reviewing digital evidence discovered recordings showing missing women Maribel Fresses and Gabrielle Amarando alive and, in later footage, apparently d…

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by Jillian Pikora
On Your Side
Chick-fil-A Unveils New Fall Menu With 'Playful And Unexpected' Twists Chick-fil-A Unveils New Fall Menu With 'Playful And Unexpected' Twists
Chick-fil-A Unveils New Fall Menu With 'Playful And Unexpected' Twists Chick-fil-A is launching a new fall menu with help from a sweet-and-savory spin on its chicken sandwiches and a campfire favorite. The fast-food chain unveiled its new options in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches will debut nationwide on Monday, Aug. 24, along with a S'mores Milkshake and S'mores Frosted Coffee. During standard breakfast hours, from opening until 10:30 a.m., the Chicken & Waffles Sandwich will come with a smaller chicken filet and maple-flavored waffle. From 10:30 a.m. until closing, customers can order a large…

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by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
Taco Bell Adds New Menu Items As Chain Looks To Rebound From Lettuce Outbreak Taco Bell Adds New Menu Items As Chain Looks To Rebound From Lettuce Outbreak
Taco Bell Adds New Menu Items As Chain Looks To Rebound From Lettuce Outbreak Taco Bell is teaming up with a popular spice brand to add a different kind of heat to the menu as the chain faces scrutiny amid the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak. Tajín and Taco Bell are partnering to launch three new items, the fast-food chain announced in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The Tajín Taco, Tajín Cheesy Gordita Crunch, and Tajín Pineapple Strawberry Freeze will debut nationwide on Thursday, Aug. 13. The collaboration uses Tajín Clásico Seasoning, a blend of chiles, lime, and sea salt. Tajín was created in Mexico in 1985 and first arrived in the US in 1993. …

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by Chris Spiker
Weather
Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow'
Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' A newly released long-range forecast is offering an early look at a winter that could prove especially tricky across the Northeast. The Farmers' Almanac says the 2026-27 season may bring sharp weather contrasts nationwide, with an unpredictable mix of precipitation expected across the Northeast. "The Northeast may face one of the season’s most complicated winter patterns," the Farmers' Almanac said. The outlook calls for a mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain, and snow, with the type of precipitation varying depending on storm tracks and temperatures. "Coastal communities could receive more …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Rod Stewart Abruptly Cancels Remaining North American Shows Rod Stewart Abruptly Cancels Remaining North American Shows
Rod Stewart Abruptly Cancels Remaining North American Shows Rod Stewart is stepping away from the stage for now, scrapping the remaining North American dates of his farewell tour. The 81-year-old singer canceled his upcoming performances after successfully undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure, his representatives announced Tuesday, Aug. 11. Doctors advised Stewart to take four weeks off to recuperate and regain full fitness before performing again, according to People. A coronary stent is a small tube placed inside a narrowed or blocked artery to help keep it open. Stewart had been scheduled to continue his “One Last Time” tour through ear…

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by Joe Lombardi
Breaking News
Toddler, Mom Struck By Truck That Kept Going On Long Island: Police Toddler, Mom Struck By Truck That Kept Going On Long Island: Police
Toddler, Mom Struck By Truck That Kept Going On Long Island: Police A 2-year-old boy and his mother were injured when a truck struck them on a Long Island roadway and kept going, police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The crash happened near 416 Conklin Street in Farmingdale at 3:51 p.m. that day, according to Nassau County Police. The toddler unexpectedly ran into the roadway and his 28-year-old mother attempted to retrieve him when an eastbound 1998 Peterbilt struck them both and continued driving, detectives said. The boy suffered an abrasion to his leg, while his mother suffered injuries to her hip and legs. Both were taken to an area hospital for tre…

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by Jillian Pikora
Breaking News
Illegal Massages At Long Island Spa Lead To 2 Arrests, ICE Custody: Police Illegal Massages At Long Island Spa Lead To 2 Arrests, ICE Custody: Police
Illegal Massages At Long Island Spa Lead To 2 Arrests, ICE Custody: Police An undercover investigation at a Long Island spa led to the arrests of two Queens women, with one later taken into federal immigration custody, police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Jieli Tian and Zhiwei Wu, both 55 and of Flushing, were arrested at Angel’s Healing Spa at 220 Merrick Road in Oceanside at 3:09 p.m. on Wednesday, according to Nassau County Police. Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives conducted an undercover investigation at the spa and determined illegal massages were being performed there, police said. Tian and Wu were taken into custody without incident and charged with Unaut…

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by Jillian Pikora
Breaking News
2 Found Shot Dead Inside Long Island Home: Police 2 Found Shot Dead Inside Long Island Home: Police
2 Found Shot Dead Inside Long Island Home: Police Two people were found shot to death inside a Long Island home, police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Nassau County Police officers responded to a 911 call at 16 Angevine Ave. in Hempstead at approximately 10:21 a.m., according to the department's Homicide Squad. When officers entered the residence, they found two people suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds, police said. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives determined there was no additional threat to the public. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the identities of the victims were not immediate…

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by Jillian Pikora
Breaking News
$9.5K Debt Relief Payment Lands Long Island Man Grand Larceny Charge: Police $9.5K Debt Relief Payment Lands Long Island Man Grand Larceny Charge: Police
$9.5K Debt Relief Payment Lands Long Island Man Grand Larceny Charge: Police A Long Island man is accused of taking thousands of dollars from a customer who thought the money would help settle his debts, police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Nitin Pal Singh, 43, of Hicksville, was arrested following an investigation into a $9,500 payment made to a debt relief company, according to Nassau County Police. The case began when a 40-year-old man was contacted by a company called Wavepayz and offered debt relief assistance on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, detectives said. The victim agreed and was instructed to pay $9,500 to Purzue Care Inc., located at 64 Gardner Ave. in Hick…

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by Jillian Pikora
Breaking News
Suffolk Senior Nearly Lost $466K In Gold Bar Scam Before Cops Saved The Day: Authorities Suffolk Senior Nearly Lost $466K In Gold Bar Scam Before Cops Saved The Day: Authorities
Suffolk Senior Nearly Lost $466K In Gold Bar Scam Before Cops Saved The Day: Authorities A Long Island senior was trying to buy $466,000 worth of gold bars after being tricked in an internet scam and saved by police, authorities said Wednesday, Aug. 12. The 69-year-old Hauppauge victim got a pop-up notification on his computer to start the scam, the Suffolk County Police Department said. When he called a number, he was told he was speaking with federal agents and that his financial accounts were vulnerable, cops said. The fake federal agents told their target he needed to send them gold bars to secure his accounts. The scammers convinced the man to withdraw money from his Ind…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Breaking News
Gotti Grandson From LI Lands In Lockup After Mom’s Kidney Transplant Drama Gotti Grandson From LI Lands In Lockup After Mom’s Kidney Transplant Drama
Gotti Grandson From LI Lands In Lockup After Mom’s Kidney Transplant Drama John Gotti’s COVID fraudster grandson has finally reported to prison, after delaying his report date for nearly half a year, authorities said. Carmine G. Agnello, 40, of Oyster Bay, NY, is being held in federal prison in Fairton, NJ, according to Bureau of Prisons records. Agnello was sentenced to 15 months behind bars in April 2026. He pleaded guilty to stealing $1.1 million in federal COVID relief funds and spending the money on cryptocurrency investments. But Agnello insisted he needed to remain free to donate a kidney to his mother, Victoria Gotti, the daughter of notorious “Teflon Don…

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by Joe Wilkinson