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Midair Scare: 2 American Airlines Jets With Same Flight Number Nearly Collide Midair Scare: 2 American Airlines Jets With Same Flight Number Nearly Collide
Midair Scare: 2 American Airlines Jets With Same Flight Number Nearly Collide A routine airport operation turned into an extraordinary test for an air traffic controller watching two radar targets converge. Two American Airlines jets operating as Flight 2482 found themselves on converging paths near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Friday, Aug. 14, according to multiple reports. One aircraft was arriving from Chicago as the other departed Phoenix under the same flight number, creating potentially dangerous confusion over radio instructions. The controller quickly began identifying them as “American 2482 on the arrival” and “American 2482 on the departure,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fires Cause $80K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Of Popular Minifridges Fires Cause $80K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Of Popular Minifridges
Fires Cause $80K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Of Popular Minifridges A popular line of minifridges is being recalled after several overheated and caught fire, officials said. Cooluli is recalling about 250,000 of its 10-liter and 15-liter minifridges, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Aug. 13. An electrical switch in the minifridges can short-circuit, posing fire and burn hazards. There have been at least 19 reports of the minifridges "smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating or catching fire." One person reported a smoke inhalation injury, while the incidents caused more than $80,000 in property damage, according to …

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by Chris Spiker
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Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early
Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early The Hershey Company is unwrapping its Halloween lineup early as more people get into the spooky spirit months before October. Hershey announced its 2026 Halloween lineup on Thursday, Aug. 13. The eastern Pennsylvania candy giant called it the company's largest and most diverse seasonal portfolio. The lineup is highlighted by the return of Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Fangs, which are coming back for the first time since 2024. The fang-shaped treat features the brand's Cookies 'N' Creme flavor in a Halloween design. Here are some other new and returning Halloween favorites for 2026: K…

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by Chris Spiker
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Apple’s Foldable iPhone Nears: What To Know Now Apple’s Foldable iPhone Nears: What To Know Now
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Nears: What To Know Now Apple is preparing to launch its first foldable iPhone, potentially named the iPhone Ultra or iPhone Fold, in September 2026, according to multiple reports.  The highly anticipated device is expected to debut with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, marking a significant milestone in Apple’s smartphone lineup. The foldable iPhone is rumored to feature a book-style design with a 7.6-inch folding display and a 5.3-inch cover screen, offering users a hybrid experience between an iPhone and an iPad. Bloomberg reports that the device will support multitasking with an iPad-like interface, allow…

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by Joe Lombardi
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8 Rescued From 62-Foot Vessel Taking On Water Off Long Island (PHOTOS) 8 Rescued From 62-Foot Vessel Taking On Water Off Long Island (PHOTOS)
8 Rescued From 62-Foot Vessel Taking On Water Off Long Island (Photos) Eight people were rescued from a 62-foot vessel that began taking on water off Long Island, police announced on Friday, Aug. 14. The Nassau County Marine Bureau responded to the vessel near Success Rock in Sands Point at 7 p.m., according to Nassau County Police. Eight passengers were aboard the boat as it took on water. The Town of North Hempstead Bay Constables, US Coast Guard, Rye Police Department Marine Bureau, and FDNY Marine Bureau also responded to assist, police said. All eight passengers were safely brought back to shore by Nassau County Marine 3. No injuries were reported. TowB…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Man Spray-Paints Flock Camera On Suffolk County: Police Man Spray-Paints Flock Camera On Suffolk County: Police
Man Spray-Paints Flock Camera On Suffolk County: Police A Long Island man is accused of spray-painting a police camera and damaging it, authorities announced on Friday, Aug. 14. Russell Clough, 48, of Huntington Station, was arrested at his Old Country Road home at 5:12 p.m. on Friday following an investigation by Suffolk County Police Property Auto Crime Section detectives, according to police. The investigation began after Fourth Precinct officers responded to a 911 call in Hauppauge on July 23 reporting that a Flock camera appeared to have been spray-painted, police said. Clough was charged with Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree and issu…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Trump Says He’d ‘Give Up’ Blakeman’s Success For A Key Political Win In Long Island Speech Trump Says He’d ‘Give Up’ Blakeman’s Success For A Key Political Win In Long Island Speech
Trump Says He’d ‘Give Up’ Blakeman’s Success For A Key Political Win In Long Island Speech President Trump threw his support behind Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in the governor's race, though he did suggest one world in which he'd be okay with him losing during a speech on Long Island on Friday, Aug. 14. Trump’s visit to Nassau County’s police academy in Garden City was billed as an event touting a decrease in nationwide crime, according to FBI statistics. But Trump also used it as an opportunity to boost his own credentials and back Blakeman, who trails the incumbent Hochul in the polls. “He's going to win. I feel it,” Trump said. “Under Bruce, Nassau County has been …

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Popular Infant Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks: What To Know Popular Infant Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks: What To Know
Popular Infant Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks: What To Know More than 20,000 infant car seats and travel systems are being recalled because a faulty recline indicator can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Evenflo Company issued the recall for 22,981 Revolve180 LiteMax NXT child seats and products that include them, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report submitted on Thursday, Aug. 6. The recall covers standalone Revolve180 LiteMax NXT infant seats, a Revolve180 LiteMax NXT base, Omni Ultra Travel Systems, and several Shyft Intuiti Travel Systems. The products were manufactured through Monday, March …

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by Chris Spiker
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FDA Raises Massive Egg Recall To Highest Risk Level FDA Raises Massive Egg Recall To Highest Risk Level
FDA Raises Massive Egg Recall To Highest Risk Level A food-safety action already affecting millions of kitchen staples has escalated sharply under a federal risk review. The Food and Drug Administration now lists more than 38 million eggs in the Midwest Poultry Services recall and has classified the action as Class I, the agency’s highest risk level, according to its enforcement record. The updated total is roughly double the 19,074,924 eggs described in the company’s original recall announcement on Wednesday, July 22. A Class I designation means exposure to the recalled product carries a reasonable probability of causing serious health con…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Video Of Dramatic Aerial Rescue Of Lost LI Man, 70, Shared By NYPD Video Of Dramatic Aerial Rescue Of Lost LI Man, 70, Shared By NYPD
Video Of Dramatic Aerial Rescue Of Lost LI Man, 70, Shared By Nypd Police shared dramatic video of an aerial rescue in the Long Island woods on Thursday, Aug. 13. Nassau County cops initially responded to a 70-year-old man who went searching for a model airplane in Cedar Creek Park in Seaford and realized he was lost around 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, according to authorities. But when officers located the man, they realized they needed aerial support, the NYPD shared Thursday in a social media post. “We have the patient. We’re gonna need to figure out a way to get him outta here,” one person says on police radio. “To be totally honest, we might have to hoist…

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by Joe Wilkinson
National Interest
These US Beaches Have Highest, Lowest Theft Risks: New Study These US Beaches Have Highest, Lowest Theft Risks: New Study
These US Beaches Have Highest, Lowest Theft Risks: New Study A new study reveals which beaches have the highest risk of thieves taking your belongings. The Action Network released a ranking of the US beach areas with the highest theft risk on Monday, Aug. 10. The sports gambling media outlet analyzed property crime data surrounding more than 500 beaches nationwide. The study looked at four crimes based on ZIP code-level data from CrimeGrade.org. Theft received the largest weight at 40%, followed by robbery at 30%, vehicle theft at 20%, and burglary at 10%. Researchers also adjusted for tourism by using an "effective daily population" …

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by Chris Spiker
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Five Crashes, 100 MPH, Two Hospitalized In Sprawling 15-Mile Suffolk Police Chase: Authorities Five Crashes, 100 MPH, Two Hospitalized In Sprawling 15-Mile Suffolk Police Chase: Authorities
Five Crashes, 100 MPH, Two Hospitalized In Sprawling 15-Mile Suffolk Police Chase: Authorities A drunk driving Long Island man who fled police and caused multiple crashes during a 15-mile pursuit has been hit with numerous charges, authorities said. Vladimir Alonzo, 23, of Mastic Beach, was indicted, arraigned, and released Friday, Aug. 14, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Alonzo was driving more than 100 mph on Sunrise Highway when the chase began around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27, prosecutors said. During the pursuit, he slammed into a 2026 Toyota Sienna with two people inside, causing it to spin and then flip, according to authorities. Two people inside the S…

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by Joe Wilkinson