Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch
Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch A long-running political rivalry is getting a fresh round of blunt words. Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump’s repeated focus on him during a new interview on the "All the Smoke" podcast, hosted by Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, which can be viewed here. The episode was recorded at the newly unveiled Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side. Obama was asked about Trump’s frequent attacks and references to him. "The thing about it is, look, you’ve gotta ask him what it is. ... The obsession. I obviously have a room in his head. A suite in his head,” …
Grandma Of 15 Dies After Being Struck By Buick Less Than 1 Block From Long Island Home Grandma Of 15 Dies After Being Struck By Buick Less Than 1 Block From Long Island Home
Grandma Of 15 Dies After Being Struck By Buick Less Than 1 Block From Long Island Home A grandmother of 15 has died after she was struck by a car less than a block from the Long Island home where she raised four children and hosted countless family gatherings, according to her loved ones. Theresa Nicke, 64, was walking on the shoulder of Dawn Drive near Pinelawn Avenue in Shirley when she was hit by an eastbound 2013 Buick Regal at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, Suffolk County Police said. Nicke was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries following the crash, according to police. Her family announced her death in a GoFundMe campaig…
Drug-Addicted 13-Year-Old Repeatedly Raped; LI Sex Trafficker Sentenced: DA Drug-Addicted 13-Year-Old Repeatedly Raped; LI Sex Trafficker Sentenced: DA
Drug-Addicted 13-Year-Old Repeatedly Raped; LI Sex Trafficker Sentenced: DA A Long Island man who admitted to raping a 13-year-old girl and trafficking multiple women through drug addiction has been sentenced to prison, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, June 24. Danny St. Louis, 45, of Bay Shore, was sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by 10 years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to rape and sex trafficking charges, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. St. Louis admitted in May to three counts of Rape in the Second Degree, two counts of Sex Trafficking, and one count of Attempted Sex Trafficking, prosecutors said…
Walmart Deal Days Are Back Walmart Deal Days Are Back
Walmart Deal Days Are Back This is not the week to casually open a shopping app unless you are prepared to meet a discounted vacuum, a patio upgrade, or a dorm-room essential that somehow jumps straight into your cart. Walmart Deals runs from Monday, June 22, through Sunday, June 28, with thousands of offers online, in the Walmart app, and in stores nationwide, according to the Bentonville, AR-based retailer. Shoppers can browse the latest Walmart Deals including savings on electronics, fashion, toys, collectibles, furniture, skincare and early back-to-school finds. This year, Walmart Deals overlaps with Amazon Prim…
Child Drowning Deaths Rising, New Federal Report Reveals: What To Know Child Drowning Deaths Rising, New Federal Report Reveals: What To Know
Child Drowning Deaths Rising, New Federal Report Reveals: What To Know Federal regulators are warning about a rise in young children drowning as families spend more time around the water during the summer. A total of 379 children younger than 15 died by drowning in pool- or spa-related incidents in 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a report released on Wednesday, June 24. That was up 6% from 359 deaths reported in 2022. The increase comes as drowning remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 4. "This year's report makes clear that these tragedies continue to take an unacceptable toll on American families," sai…
Hookup Turns Deadly: LI Woman Indicted For Killing Sleeping Man In Parents' Home (UPDATE) Hookup Turns Deadly: LI Woman Indicted For Killing Sleeping Man In Parents' Home (UPDATE)
Hookup Turns Deadly: LI Woman Indicted For Killing Sleeping Man In Parents' Home (Update) What police describe as a hookup gone wrong ended with a Long Island man dead in his father's arms and a woman now indicted on a murder charge. Kristin Sculley, 22, of Massapequa, was arraigned Wednesday, June 24, on a grand jury indictment charging her with Murder 2nd Degree in the death of Robert "Bobby" Michael Carragher III, 28, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced. Investigators said Carragher and Sculley met up at a bar before returning to the Beaumont Avenue home in Massapequa that he shared with his parents. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1, Sculley b…
Unpredictable June Bootids Meteor Shower Set To Peak Unpredictable June Bootids Meteor Shower Set To Peak
Unpredictable June Bootids Meteor Shower Set To Peak The night sky is lining up one of its harder-to-predict shows. The June Bootids meteor shower is active through Thursday, July 2, and is expected to peak overnight Friday, June 26, into Saturday, June 27. The shower is usually quiet, producing only a few meteors per hour. But it has earned a reputation for surprises. Space.com reported that the June Bootids produced an outburst of up to 100 meteors per hour in 1998. Another burst in 2004 produced about 20 to 50 meteors per hour. A predicted outburst in 2010 did not happen, adding to the shower’s unpredictable reputation. ABC News report…
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study The nation's 250th birthday celebration is coming with higher costs due to rising inflation and the ongoing effects of the US-Israeli war with Iran. WalletHub released its annual 4th of July Facts & Figures report on Wednesday, June 24. The personal finance website estimates Americans will spend $9.4 billion on Fourth of July food, up from $8.9 billion in 2025. In 2026, the Fourth of July also marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Semiquincentennial will arrive with countless local, regional, and national events celebrating the …
Drunk Driver Hits Troopers' Patrol Vehicles During Multi-Town Chase: NYSP Drunk Driver Hits Troopers' Patrol Vehicles During Multi-Town Chase: NYSP
Drunk Driver Hits Troopers' Patrol Vehicles During Multi-Town Chase: Nysp A woman accused of driving drunk led police on a multi-town chase before crashing into two New York State Police patrol vehicles, authorities said. Brooklyn A. Oakes, 20, of Hogansburg, was arrested after the pursuit along State Highway 37 through St. Lawrence County on Saturday, June 20, according to New York State Police. Troopers were alerted by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department about an active pursuit involving a black Volkswagen Passat traveling westbound on State Highway 37. The vehicle continued through Massena and Louisville before troopers located it parked on the shou…
Father-Son Duo Attack Neighbor With Bat, Wooden Rod In Nassau County: Police Father-Son Duo Attack Neighbor With Bat, Wooden Rod In Nassau County: Police
Father-Son Duo Attack Neighbor With Bat, Wooden Rod In Nassau County: Police A violent dispute between neighbors on Long Island ended with a man hospitalized and two  residents facing felony charges, police announced on Wednesday, June 24.  Brian Mckeon, 67, and Brian Mckeon Jr., 33, both of Grant Street, were arrested following the assault in Massapequa Park, according to Nassau County Police.  Officers responded to a Grant Street residence after receiving reports of an assault around 1:55 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, police said. Investigators determined the father and son got into a verbal argument with a 34-year-old man on a nearby property before th…
19-Year-Old Nassau County Man Caught With Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop 19-Year-Old Nassau County Man Caught With Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop
19-Year-Old Nassau County Man Caught With Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop A loaded firearm recovered during a traffic stop in Hewlett landed a Hempstead teen behind bars, Nassau County police announced on Wednesday, June 24. Jair Perry, 19, was arrested after Strategic Response Team officers stopped a gray 2011 Infiniti sedan on Peninsula Boulevard near Franklin Avenue at approximately 8:05 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, according to Nassau County Police. During the investigation, officers recovered a loaded firearm from the vehicle, police said. Perry was taken into custody without incident. Perry is charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession…
Family Taken Hostage During Raid Following NY Shooting Investigation Leads To Indictment Family Taken Hostage During Raid Following NY Shooting Investigation Leads To Indictment
Family Taken Hostage During Raid Following NY Shooting Investigation Leads To Indictment A man accused of opening fire on an Albany street before allegedly forcing his way into a home and trapping a woman and three children inside has now been indicted, prosecutors announced. Jahmel Inman, 32, of Albany, was arraigned on a 12-count indictment before Albany County Judge William Little on Tuesday, June 23, according to Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon. The indictment charges Inman with criminal possession of a weapon, reckless endangerment, resisting arrest, burglary, criminal mischief, four counts of unlawful imprisonment, and three counts of endangering the welfar…
New Storm Threat Coming After Brief, Pleasant Break: Timing New Storm Threat Coming After Brief, Pleasant Break: Timing
New Storm Threat Coming After Brief, Pleasant Break: Timing The break from wet weather will be pleasant, but brief. High pressure building into the region on Wednesday, June 24, will bring sunshine, dry conditions, and mostly light winds across much of the Northeast, according to the National Weather Service. More of the same is expected during the day on Thursday, June 25, with another mainly dry stretch from the New York City metro area into southern New England and the mid-Atlantic. Then the pattern starts to turn again. Unsettled conditions are expected to return Thursday night as a cold front approaches, triggering widespread showers and scat…
$22.5M Gold Heist: Suspect In One Of Canada's Biggest Thefts Sentenced For US Guns In Socks $22.5M Gold Heist: Suspect In One Of Canada's Biggest Thefts Sentenced For US Guns In Socks
$22.5M Gold Heist: Suspect In One Of Canada's Biggest Thefts Sentenced For US Guns In Socks A man wanted in one of the biggest gold thefts in Canadian history is facing years behind bars in the United States after a Pennsylvania traffic stop uncovered a cache of guns hidden in a rental car, federal authorities announced. Durante King-Mclean, 27, of Cambridge, Ontario, was back before a Harrisburg federal judge on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, for a 2023 case that prosecutors say exposed a cross-border weapons pipeline stretching from Florida to Canada. He had 65 handguns crammed into the trunk of a rental car, each one hidden inside a sock, authorities said. Among them were stolen weap…
LI Man Hands Over $20K In Tech Support Scam, Police Say LI Man Hands Over $20K In Tech Support Scam, Police Say
LI Man Hands Over $20K In Tech Support Scam, Police Say A man accused of collecting nearly $20,000 from a Long Island victim during a tech support scam has been extradited to Suffolk County to face charges, police announced Tuesday, June 23. Ande Jiang, 27, of Highland Mills, was arrested following an investigation into a scam targeting a Centereach resident in 2024, according to Suffolk County Police. The victim sought help after experiencing computer problems and contacted what he believed was a legitimate tech support service he found through an internet search, police said. During the call, the victim allowed remote access to his computer. …
MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk
MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk A popular freezer staple is being pulled from shelves. MorningStar Farms voluntarily recalled two frozen products because they may contain pieces of plastic, according to a company announcement posted by the FDA on Monday, June 22. The recall covers MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and MorningStar Farms Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties sold in the US, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica. The recalled Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets were sold in 10.5-ounce packages with UPC code 000 28989 10110 5. The affected packages have “better if used before” dates of July 7 and July 8, 2027. The recalled Hot and…
M&M's Makeover Coming: What Shoppers Will Notice M&M's Makeover Coming: What Shoppers Will Notice
M&M's Makeover Coming: What Shoppers Will Notice One of America’s most recognizable candies is getting a new look. Mars plans to debut an artificial dye-free version of M&M's in August, The Wall Street Journal first reported in a story published Thursday, June 18. The new version will not include the full classic color mix at first. The dye-free M&M's will launch in red, yellow, orange, and green, according to the WSJ report. Blue and brown will be omitted from the initial release. The problem is blue. Mars has been working to replace synthetic dyes with colors from natural sources, but creating a reliable blue at a huge scale …
Popular Comedian Charged In $8.7 Million Tax Evasion Case Popular Comedian Charged In $8.7 Million Tax Evasion Case
Popular Comedian Charged In $8.7 Million Tax Evasion Case A familiar comedy name is facing a serious legal spotlight far from the stage. Carlos Mencia, 58, has been charged with 12 felony counts of state tax evasion after prosecutors said he failed to report $8.7 million in personal and corporate income from 2019 through 2024, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced in releasing the complaint arrest warrant. Mencia pleaded not guilty on Monday, June 22. His bail, initially set at $250,000 after his arrest, was reduced to $50,000, and he is scheduled to return to the Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, Aug. 14. The complaint …
Costco Pilot Program Could Change How Members Pay Costco Pilot Program Could Change How Members Pay
Costco Pilot Program Could Change How Members Pay Costco’s checkout line may be getting a serious speed boost. The warehouse chain is testing a pre-scan system that could make the final payment step take about 8 seconds, according to multiple reports. Under the pilot, a Costco employee scans a shopper’s membership card and the items in the cart while the shopper is still waiting in line, Inc. reported. When the shopper reaches the front, the member card is scanned again at an automated pay station. The pre-scanned order then loads on the screen, and the shopper pays by tapping or swiping a card. The goal is simple: reduce the time shoppe…
New Dairy Queen Blizzard Flavors, Slush Float Celebrate Summer's Return New Dairy Queen Blizzard Flavors, Slush Float Celebrate Summer's Return
New Dairy Queen Blizzard Flavors, Slush Float Celebrate Summer's Return Dairy Queen is adding several new flavors and treats to its menu just in time for summer. DQ is launching three new Blizzard Treats and a patriotic Stars & Stripes Misty Slush Float, the chain announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 23. The new items will be available at participating locations starting on Sunday, June 29. The new Blizzard Cup Lineup is inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The international flavors include Strawberry Mango-flavored Mochi, Biscoff Cookie, and Mexican-style Hot Chocolate. The Strawberry Mango-flavored Mochi Blizzard Treat features man…
Trump Will Attend World Cup MetLife Finals, FIFA Prez Says Trump Will Attend World Cup MetLife Finals, FIFA Prez Says
Trump Will Attend World Cup MetLife Finals, FIFA Prez Says President Trump will be attending the World Cup finals held at MetLife Stadium next month, league officials confirmed. FIFA President Gianni Infantino made the announcement on "Fox & Friends" Tuesday, 23.  The U.S. president is expected to present the winning team with the trophy on July 19, as he did at the Club World Cup Finals in New Jersey during Chelsea's trophy lift, leaving players confused. One of the biggest questions surrounding Trump's appearance at the World Cup is how it could affect traffic around MetLife Stadium. Authorities have repeatedly warned fans to expec…
ESPN NFL Analyst Loses Arm In Horrific Crash: 'I'm Incredibly Fortunate' ESPN NFL Analyst Loses Arm In Horrific Crash: 'I'm Incredibly Fortunate'
ESPN NFL Analyst Loses Arm In Horrific Crash: 'I'm Incredibly Fortunate' ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller said his left arm was amputated after he crashed his SUV into an oncoming tractor-trailer. Miller shared details of the crash and his injuries in a social media post on Tuesday, June 23. The 42-year-old said he was airlifted to a hospital in Joplin, Missouri, where he underwent a life-saving amputation. The Webb City, Missouri, native also suffered severe injuries, including "multiple fractures and broken ribs." "I'm deeply grateful for the exceptional care I have received, from the first responders to the doctors, nurses, and medical staff," Miller …
Hochul, AG James Sue Trump Admin Over Unmasking Federal Agents — DOJ Fighting Back Hochul, AG James Sue Trump Admin Over Unmasking Federal Agents — DOJ Fighting Back
Hochul, AG James Sue Trump Admin Over Unmasking Federal Agents — DOJ Fighting Back A high-stakes legal fight has erupted between New York state leaders and the Trump administration over a new package of immigration-related state laws set to take effect this week, including one requiring the unmasking of federal agents.  Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday, June 23, that they have filed a lawsuit seeking to protect several newly enacted state laws concerning immigration enforcement and law enforcement accountability.  On the same day, the US Department of Justice signaled it would challenge the legislation and then filed it…
Body Of Missing NY Fisherman Found After Weeklong Search Along CT Coast Body Of Missing NY Fisherman Found After Weeklong Search Along CT Coast
Body Of Missing NY Fisherman Found After Weeklong Search Along CT Coast The body of a New York fisherman was found a week after he was pulled beneath the water off the Connecticut coast, authorities announced Tuesday, June 23. Kwahiwi Edwards, 34, of Queens, was found Saturday, June 20, on a beach near Shoreline Drive in Stratford, according to Fairfield police. The grim discovery ended days of searching after Edwards disappeared June 13 near Fairfield's Penfield Beach. Police said Edwards and another fisherman became stranded on a reef as a rising tide quickly surrounded them and cut them off from the shore.  A witness who saw them stranded on the reef d…
Starbucks Releasing New 'Bearista' Cups After Original Frenzy: When To Get One Starbucks Releasing New 'Bearista' Cups After Original Frenzy: When To Get One
Starbucks Releasing New 'Bearista' Cups After Original Frenzy: When To Get One Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cup, this time with a summer twist. The coffeehouse chain will launch limited-edition Pink Bearista Glass Cold Cups, Starbucks announced on Monday, June 22. The new edition of the popular bear-shaped drinkware will be at select Starbucks cafés on Monday, July 13, while supplies last. Starbucks Rewards Reserve members will get early access beginning Thursday, July 9, through Starbucks Shop, the company's new online store for merchandise, coffee, and coffee subscriptions. The new collectible is part of Star…
Handprint Bruises On Baby Lead To Conviction Of LI Man: Prosecutors Handprint Bruises On Baby Lead To Conviction Of LI Man: Prosecutors
Handprint Bruises On Baby Lead To Conviction Of LI Man: Prosecutors An 8-month-old baby was left with bruises resembling a handprint and injuries consistent with strangulation, leading to the conviction of a Long Island man, prosecutors announced on Tuesday, June 23. Amar Corbin, 25, was found guilty after a jury trial of strangulation and other charges for injuring the infant by applying pressure to the child's face and chest, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney said. The case stemmed from events on May 13, 2025, when the child was left in Corbin's care overnight, according to trial evidence. Throughout the night, Corbin drank alcohol and …
Body Of Missing Hofstra Swimmer Recovered In NJ: Ocean City PD Body Of Missing Hofstra Swimmer Recovered In NJ: Ocean City PD
Body Of Missing Hofstra Swimmer Recovered In NJ: Ocean City PD The body of a missing Hofstra student was recovered from the water in Ocean City, authorities announced Tuesday, June 23. On Friday, June 19, numerous units responded to Sea Isle City after a deceased man was found in the area of 72nd Street, Ocean City police said. The man was identified as the swimmer who went missing Monday, May 18 at the 10th Street Beach in Ocean City, police said. The swimmer, an Exton, PA native, was in the water near 10th Street, 200 yards from shore, the Coast Guard originally said. The teen was struck by a wave and failed to resurface, the Coast Guard said. Anothe…
Get Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans For Just 5 Cents: Here's How Get Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans For Just 5 Cents: Here's How
Get Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans For Just 5 Cents: Here's How 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 on Tuesday, June 23. 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 …
Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge
Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge A Danbury woman accused of leaving her newborn son in a dumpster to die nearly a decade ago is now facing a murder charge with special circumstances, prosecutors said. Dominique Harrison, 28, of Danbury, was arrested last week, but authorities did not provide details about the alleged crime until her arraignment Monday, officials said. The charges stem from an investigation into the 2018 discovery of human remains in Stamford, Danbury police said. It's unclear why she was not arrested until now.  At Monday's arraignment, Assistant State's Attorney Mary-Caitlin Harding said Harrison ad…
Savannah Guthrie Responds On Air To Chilling New Report About Her Missing Mom: Watch Savannah Guthrie Responds On Air To Chilling New Report About Her Missing Mom: Watch
Savannah Guthrie Responds On Air To Chilling New Report About Her Missing Mom: Watch A painful family mystery spilled into a live television moment. NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie gave an emotional on-air response Tuesday, June 23, after the show reported new details about a second note sent after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The "Today" segment can be viewed here.  An emotional Savannah Guthrie shared a renewed plea for help in finding her missing mother after a new report about a note sent after her disappearance that indicated Nancy Guthrie had died. https://t.co/pxhsWZqACa — TODAY (@TODAYshow) June 23, 2026 Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from …
Cancer Cases Kept Growing Near This NJ Landfill: NJ.com's New Findings Are Staggering Cancer Cases Kept Growing Near This NJ Landfill: NJ.com's New Findings Are Staggering
Cancer Cases Kept Growing Near This NJ Landfill: NJ.com's New Findings Are Staggering Any given neighbor near the Aeromarine landfill seems to have cancer. Now, a newly released study commissioned by NJ Advance Media is putting numbers to that fear — and the results are staggering. Residents living near the former landfill are 15% more likely to have cancer than other Monmouth County residents, according to findings released Tuesday, June 23 by the news outlet. Researchers also found cancer rates increased the closer residents lived to the contaminated site, NJ.com reports.m The findings come as NJ.com says it has documented 370 cancer cases within a roughly 0.6-square-mile…