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Lakers Sold To Oceanside's Bob Iger, Josh Kushner For $12B: Report
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for more than $12 billion, The Athletic reports. The move comes just 14 months after Mark Walter agreed to buy the team for a record-setting $10 billion valuation. Iger is the former Disney CEO who grew up in Oceanside, NY, and Kushner, who grew up in Livingston, NJ, is the venture capitalist brother of Jared Kushner, who is married to President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump. Josh Kushner already has a minority stake in the Miami Heat. Kushner and Iger had been involved in the NBA’s Las Vegas expansion process befor…
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Location Of President Trump's Visit To Nassau County Revealed
President Trump will visit Long Island this week and meet with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is running for governor. Trump, 80, will tour the Nassau County Police Department's Center for Training and Intelligence on the campus of Nassau Community College on Friday, Aug. 14, Newsday reported. He is also expected to speak. The president will be joined by FBI Director Kash Patel, a Garden City native, and newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche, according to the New York Post. The crew is expected to tout FBI stats from 2025 showing a drop in violent crime on Long Island. …
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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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Popular Baby Brand Takes On 'Glaring Gap' With New Kids' Personal Care Line
Frida is expanding beyond babies and mothers with a new line of personal care products for kids who are a little older. The company is launching Frida Kids Personal Care, a collection of 32 items for children ages 6 to 11, to be sold on Amazon and at Walmart. CNBC was first to report the products' launch on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The new line includes body wash, deodorant, electric flossers, and other personal care products. The items will be priced between $6.99 and $19.99. CEO and founder Chelsea Hirschhorn said the move will help Frida keep its loyal customers as their children grow older. …
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Domino's Cooking Up Major Menu Change To Reignite Pizza Sales
Domino's Pizza is adding a new personal-sized option as it tries to cook up a sales boost. The Michigan-based pizza chain unveiled the "Domino" in a news release on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Detroit-style pizza made for one will launch nationwide on Monday, Aug. 31. The rectangular pizza is shaped like the company's logo and cut into two slices. The Domino is made with buttery-flavored pan dough encrusted with Parmesan cheese and topped with two layers of cheese, a choice of sauce, up to three toppings, and a drizzle of Domino's garlic seasoning. A one-topping Domino is expected to c…
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Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Arrives: What To Know Now
One of summer's biggest sky shows is about to reach its brightest stretch, and conditions could make this year's display especially favorable. The Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 12, into Thursday, Aug. 13, according to NASA and the International Meteor Organization. A new moon on Wednesday will leave skies free of significant lunar glare during the prime viewing window. NASA considers the Perseids among the best meteor showers of the year. They are known for fast, bright streaks and occasional fireballs that can remain visible longer than an average meteor. …
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Wanted Driver Captured At Rikers Island After Fatal River Crash (
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The 23-year-old driver accused of fleeing after a crash that sent two vehicles into the Susquehanna River and killed a young woman has been captured in New York City, police announced Tuesday, Aug. 11. Mikaail Cotton was arrested by New York City authorities in connection with an alleged firearms offense and is being held at Rikers Island, according to the Manor Township Police Department. Arrangements are underway to extradite Cotton to Pennsylvania, where he is expected to face charges stemming from the July 30 crash that killed 20-year-old Saige Zink, of Columbia, police said. Cotton is…
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McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New
Some extra energy is coming to the McDonald's drink menu with a new Red Bull beverage. McDonald's is launching the Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer nationwide, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The beverage will be available at participating restaurants starting on Monday, Aug. 17. The new drink combines Red Bull with blue raspberry syrup and freeze-dried dragonfruit. Customers looking for less sugar can substitute Red Bull Zero as the base. McDonald's will also sell 8.4-ounce cans of Red Bull on their own at some locations. "We've seen growing enth…
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Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows
Rock icon Joan Jett has abruptly pulled the plug on her remaining 2026 concerts. The 67-year-old singer and guitarist canceled two September appearances after undergoing orthopedic surgery for a fractured vertebra following an injury, according to multiple reports. Her team announced the news in an Instagram Story on Wednesday, Aug. 5. People reported that Jett will focus on physical therapy and healing while recovering from surgery. No additional details about how she was injured have been disclosed. The cancellations affect a Saturday, Sept. 5 performance in Costa Mesa, Calif…
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Actor Jon Cypher Dies: NY Native Starred In TV Classics
A well-known actor whose career stretched from Broadway and live television to some of TV's most recognizable dramas and comedies has died. Jon Cypher, the New York City native best known for playing Chief Fletcher Daniels on "Hill Street Blues," died Monday, Aug. 3, at his home in Central Point, Oregon, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 94. A specific cause of death has not yet been released. Cypher appeared throughout the 1981-87 run of "Hill Street Blues" and later played Brigadier General Marcus Craig on the CBS sitcom "Major Dad." He appeared in 69 episodes of "Major Dad" fro…
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Popular Drug At Center Of $44M Pfizer Settlement: How To File Claim
People who paid for a popular drug to quit smoking may be eligible for money in a major class action settlement with Pfizer. The $44 million settlement covers people and third parties who paid any amount of money for retail purchases of the smoking cessation medicine Chantix. The lawsuit claims Pfizer failed to follow current good manufacturing practices, causing Chantix to become contaminated with a nitrosamine, which can cause cancer. The plaintiffs also accused Pfizer of misrepresenting its compliance with manufacturing standards. Pfizer has denied wron…
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Knife-Wielding Robber Steals Cellphone After Struggle: Nassau County Police
A man armed with a knife robbed a 25-year-old on Long Island before fleeing with his cellphone, police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Edwin Alvarado, 32, of Inwood, approached the victim near Rockaway Turnpike and Pearsall Avenue in North Lawrence at 2:45 a.m., according to Nassau County detectives. Alvarado brandished a knife and demanded the man's wallet and cellphone, police said. The two briefly struggled before Alvarado fled in an unknown direction with the cellphone, according to the release. He was later located and taken into custody. No injuries were reported. Alvarado was char…
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