Final Words Of Former Rutgers Star Shared By Twin Brother Final Words Of Former Rutgers Star Shared By Twin Brother
Final Words Of Former Rutgers Star Shared By Twin Brother Former Rutgers defensive lineman Jamil Merrell has died, his twin brother announced in an emotional social media post Tuesday, July 7. He was 36 years old. "As I write this, I'm sitting beside my twin brother, surrounded by our family, knowing that we're witnessing one of the hardest moments we'll ever have to face," Jamal Merrell wrote. "With tears in our eyes and love in our hearts, I want everyone to know that my twin brother, Jamil, is peacefully transitioning to be with God." Before his death, Jamil shared one final message with his family, according to his brother. "It's time fo…
PA To Get $1.1M In Major Cash App Settlement Over Widespread Fraud Failures PA To Get $1.1M In Major Cash App Settlement Over Widespread Fraud Failures
PA To Get $1.1M In Major Cash App Settlement Over Widespread Fraud Failures Cash App's parent company is paying $45 million after it was accused of misleading millions of users about the safety of the popular payment app. Block Inc. agreed to the settlement with 46 states, the attorneys general announced on Wednesday, July 8. The states accused the company of failing to protect users from fraud, along with not providing the fraud help and refunds it promised and was required by law to provide. New York will receive $1.6 million, Connecticut will get $1.5 million, Pennsylvania will be paid more than $1.13 million, and Massachusetts will receive $730,000. …
7-Year-Old Boy Raped, Shown Explicit Videos By 31-Year-Old PA Man: DA 7-Year-Old Boy Raped, Shown Explicit Videos By 31-Year-Old PA Man: DA
7-Year-Old Boy Raped, Shown Explicit Videos By 31-Year-Old PA Man: DA A 31-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he sexually abused a 7-year-old child and showed the victim sexually explicit photos and videos, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, July 8. Matthew D. Anoka, 31, was arrested following an investigation by Berks County detectives that began in May after multiple ChildLine referrals from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services reported the alleged abuse of the child, the Berks County District Attorney's Office said. The child was interviewed later that month at the Berks County Children's Alliance Center in Re…
Trump-Backed 'Freedom Fuel' Touts Cheap Gas In PA As Company Questions Swirl Trump-Backed 'Freedom Fuel' Touts Cheap Gas In PA As Company Questions Swirl
Trump-Backed 'Freedom Fuel' Touts Cheap Gas In PA As Company Questions Swirl President Donald Trump is backing "Freedom Fuel" stations, promising cheaper gas despite rising oil prices amid the Iran war and unanswered questions about the business behind the effort. The White House celebrated the first "Freedom Fuel Network" gas station in a Facebook reel on Tuesday, July 7. A website for the initiative claims to have 25 locations in the greater Philadelphia area and South Jersey. The gas stations advertise regular unleaded gas for $3.47 per gallon. That's about 30 to 40 cents lower than the countywide averages in Freedom Fuel's purported coverage area, according…
Murder-Suicide: Federal Agent, Wife Found Dead In NJ Home Murder-Suicide: Federal Agent, Wife Found Dead In NJ Home
Murder-Suicide: Federal Agent, Wife Found Dead In NJ Home A 52-year-old man who appears to have worked as a federal special agent shot and killed his wife, then turned the gun on himself at their New Jersey home last week, authorities confirmed. Police closed off Glynn Court in Sayreville and urged residents to stay inside for approximately 40 minutes at approximately 8 p.m. on Friday, July 3. It was then that Christopher Iatauro was found dead in the backyard after killing his wife, 46-year-old Kelly Iatauro, a spokesperson for the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office confirmed. Robyn Perlman-Spencer Christopher Iatauro was a spe…
Man Hunted After Machete Attack Leaves Pennsylvania Victim Injured: Police Man Hunted After Machete Attack Leaves Pennsylvania Victim Injured: Police
Man Hunted After Machete Attack Leaves Pennsylvania Victim Injured: Police A man is wanted on attempted homicide charges after police say he attacked another man with a machete, police announced. Christopher Taylor, 34, of Harrisburg, is accused of assaulting an adult male during an incident off South Cameron Street in Harrisburg at about 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, Harrisburg Police said in a warrant issued Wednesday, July 8. When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from injuries that investigators said were caused by a machete. The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Authorities determined Taylor h…
Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley Separate After 3 Years Of Marriage: Report Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley Separate After 3 Years Of Marriage: Report
Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley Separate After 3 Years Of Marriage: Report After just three years of marriage, Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley are separating, PEOPLE reports. Qualley, 31, had deleted all photos with her 42-year-old producer husband from Instagram as of press time. She allegedly did not accompany Antonoff, who grew up in New Milford and Woodcliff Lake, NJ, to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Madison Square Garden wedding last weekend. Antonoff appeared to do the same, save for a clip from his music video "Bleachers," which stars Qualley, a trained ballet dancer and daughter of actress Andie MacDowell. The couple married in the summer of 2023, br…
Failing Backup Cameras Spark Recall Of 325K Hondas: What To Know Failing Backup Cameras Spark Recall Of 325K Hondas: What To Know
Failing Backup Cameras Spark Recall Of 325K Hondas: What To Know More than 325,000 Honda minivans are being recalled because a rearview camera problem can block a driver's view while backing up. American Honda Motor Co. issued the recall for 325,588 Odyssey vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Wednesday, July 1. The recall affects certain 2018 through 2020 Honda Odysseys. The issue involves water entering the rearview camera assembly, which can corrode the camera's circuit board. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse, reducing rear visibility and increasing the risk …
32-Year-Old Killed In Fatal Daylight Robbery; Surveillance Images Released Of Suspect: PPD 32-Year-Old Killed In Fatal Daylight Robbery; Surveillance Images Released Of Suspect: PPD
32-Year-Old Killed In Fatal Daylight Robbery; Surveillance Images Released Of Suspect: PPD A man wanted in connection with a deadly robbery that claimed the life of a 32-year-old man is being sought by police, authorities announced Wednesday, July 8. The Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit released surveillance images of a man investigators are trying to identify in the fatal shooting of Shawn Caddell, which happened inside a business on the 4900 block of North Broad Street in Logan on Monday, July 6. Caddell was shot during the course of a robbery at approximately 10:03 a.m., police said  Officers responded to the business and found him suffering from gunshot wou…
Global Cancer Cases Could Surge, New Report Warns Global Cancer Cases Could Surge, New Report Warns
Global Cancer Cases Could Surge, New Report Warns One of the world’s most feared diseases is on track to become an even larger global burden. The World Health Organization said on Wednesday, July 8, that annual cancer cases are projected to rise from an estimated 20.6 million to nearly 35 million by 2050 without urgent action. The warning came in the "WHO Global Status Report on Cancer 2026," developed with the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Cancer is already the second-leading cause of death globally, behind cardiovascular disease, WHO said. It accounts for close to 10 million deaths each year, or more than 26,000 lives eac…
Lauren Bennett's Family Shares New Details After Popular Singer's Death At 37 Lauren Bennett's Family Shares New Details After Popular Singer's Death At 37
Lauren Bennett's Family Shares New Details After Popular Singer's Death At 37 Lauren Bennett’s family is sharing more about the months before her death. The singer, best known for her featured vocals on LMFAO’s "Party Rock Anthem," died at 37, Daily Voice reported earlier this week. Her former group, G.R.L., announced her death in an Instagram post on Monday, July 6. Bennett’s father, Richard Bennett, later shared additional details in an Instagram post, saying the family had no suspicions about the circumstances of her death. "Months before her death, Lauren experienced a severe reaction to a prescribed medication," he wrote. "As a family, we all rallied around he…
Two PA Residents Busted For Home Invasion In Jersey Shore: Police Two PA Residents Busted For Home Invasion In Jersey Shore: Police
Two PA Residents Busted For Home Invasion In Jersey Shore: Police Two Pennsylvania residents were arrested and charged after a violent home invasion in North Wildwood on Monday, July 6, authorities said. Officers responded to the 300 block of JFK Boulevard after two people, Joseph Lyon, a 40-year-old Bensalem resident and Megan Soley, a 47-year-old Levittown resident, forcibly entered an occupied motel unit by kicking in the door and assaulted occupants inside, North Wildwood police said. Lyon was charged with home invasion burglary, criminal mischief and simple assault, police said. Soley was charged with home invasion burglary, police said.
Get Free Meals, Waffle Fries At Chick-Fil-A: Here's How Get Free Meals, Waffle Fries At Chick-Fil-A: Here's How
Get Free Meals, Waffle Fries At Chick-Fil-A: Here's How Chick-fil-A is giving customers a chance to score free meals and waffle fries in the middle of July. The chain launched its new "Spot the Cows" game in the Chick-fil-A App on Tuesday, July 7. The limited-time game is available exclusively to Chick-fil-A One members through Monday, July 13. Members who complete the game will receive a reward for one free medium waffle fries, available while supplies last at participating restaurants. Players search different scenes for cows without their costumes and tap them to help them "suit up" before the timer runs out. The reward is limited to one per…
Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know
Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know A confusing charge after a routine fill-up can look worse than it really is. If a gas station purchase appears twice on a card account, the first thing to check is whether both transactions are pending or whether both have posted. That difference usually decides what to do next. AARP says gas stations often place a temporary pre-authorization hold on a credit or debit card because the pump does not know how much fuel a customer will buy before the sale is complete. The hold can range from $1 to more than $100, depending on the station and card issuer, AARP reported. That hold may appear be…
13-Year-Old Killed In NJ Tractor Crash Mourned 13-Year-Old Killed In NJ Tractor Crash Mourned
13-Year-Old Killed In NJ Tractor Crash Mourned Nino Costantino was just 13-years-old when he was killed in a tractor crash in Gloucester County on Monday, July 6. A GoFundMe has been launched for Nino's mother, Linda Brittingham to assist with funeral expenses.  "Linda has already endured so much, having survived cancer twice and lost most of her family," Jay Urban, who organized the fundraiser said. "In the couple of years I've known Nino, he has held a special place in my heart with his enthusiasm and vibrance for life, always finding fun in the smallest of things." At 5:35 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Swedesbor…
Dunkin' Adds New Drinks, Sweet Summer Treats In Colorful Collaboration Dunkin' Adds New Drinks, Sweet Summer Treats In Colorful Collaboration
Dunkin' Adds New Drinks, Sweet Summer Treats In Colorful Collaboration Dunkin' is teaming up with socialite Kylie Jenner for a new lineup of pink summer drinks, along with several other limited-time beverages and bakery treats. The chain's "King Kylie Collection" launched nationwide on Wednesday, July 8. Dunkin's lineup features three pink-hued drinks inspired by Jenner's "King Kylie" era. The promotional campaign features a video of Jenner as an executive in a Dunkin' boardroom. "Pink has always been central to King Kylie, so partnering with Dunkin' felt like a natural extension of that world," Jenner said. "Three drinks, three different vibes – sweet, bold,…
20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Trailer In Pennsylvania: Police 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Trailer In Pennsylvania: Police
20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Trailer In Pennsylvania: Police A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a pickup truck and trailer  early Wednesday, July 8, police said. The crash happened at the intersection of Carlisle Street and Eisenhower Drive in Hanover Borough at approximately 5:13 a.m., according to the Hanover Borough Police Department. The Hanover man was riding a 2017 Suzuki GSXR when it struck a trailer being pulled by a 2006 Chevrolet 3500 driven by Adam Snyder, of New Oxford, police explained. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by the York County Coroner's Office. The coroner ruled the cause of death…
19-Year-Old Killed In Truck Crash While Riding Electric Unicycle On Rt 322 In PA (UPDATE) 19-Year-Old Killed In Truck Crash While Riding Electric Unicycle On Rt 322 In PA (UPDATE)
19-Year-Old Killed In Truck Crash While Riding Electric Unicycle On Rt 322 In PA (Update) A teenager riding an electric unicycle was killed in a collision with a truck on Route 322 on Wednesday morning, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. The crash happened at the intersection of Route 322 and Sheep Hill Road, where emergency crews were dispatched around 8:35 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8. East Earl Township police are investigating the fatal collision.  The Lancaster County Coroner's Office responded to the scene at 8:48 a.m. Investigators pronounced the operator of the electric unicycle, an 19-year-old man, dead at the scene.  The collision involved a tr…
Ecuadorian Man Living In Pennsylvania Wanted For Assault Arrested By ICE Ecuadorian Man Living In Pennsylvania Wanted For Assault Arrested By ICE
Ecuadorian Man Living In Pennsylvania Wanted For Assault Arrested By ICE A man accused of striking someone with a beer bottle during a fight outside a Pennsylvania business was arrested by federal immigration agents at court, officials announced. Jonathan Ricardo Salinas-Vasquez, 25,  an Ecuadorian national living in Lansdowne, who ICE claims is in the United States illegally, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Upper Darby on Monday, July 6, while he was scheduled to appear for a court hearing. Salinas-Vasquez had been arrested despite an immigration detainer previously being lodged against him, in a social media …
Wreckage Found After Cargo Flight Vanishes With 5 Crew Members On Board Wreckage Found After Cargo Flight Vanishes With 5 Crew Members On Board
Wreckage Found After Cargo Flight Vanishes With 5 Crew Members On Board Rescuers have found the wreckage of a Pakistan-bound cargo flight that disappeared over the Arabian Sea with five crew members on board, officials said. Debris from K2 Airways Flight KTA1732 was discovered about 53 nautical miles south of Ormara on Wednesday, July 8, according to the Pakistan Airports Authority. The Boeing 737-400 reported a navigational system issue at 9:18 p.m. Pakistan time on Tuesday, July 7, as it flew to Karachi from the United Arab Emirates port city of Sharjah. The cargo plane was being guided by Karachi Area Control Center when radar s…
NJ K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor NJ K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor
NJ K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor A Salem County Sheriff's Officer is facing charges after two K-9s died after he left them in the car all day with the windows up, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7. On Friday, May 9, Cody Henderson left K-9s Rip, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, and Boomer, a 6-year-old Springer Spaniel, unattended for approximately seven hours with the vehicle powered off, despite a known malfunction with the vehicle's air conditioning system, and the K-9 heat alert system had been manually turned off, according to charging documents obtained by Daily Voice. Those conditions resulted in the dogs…
Suspected Homicide: Death Investigation Closes Streets In Central PA (DEVELOPING) Suspected Homicide: Death Investigation Closes Streets In Central PA (DEVELOPING)
Suspected Homicide: Death Investigation Closes Streets In Central PA (Developing) A suspicious death believed to be a homicide has prompted a major police investigation in Lancaster County on Wednesday, July 8, authorities said.  Columbia Police are investigating the death near the intersection of Third and Linden streets, where officers remained on scene Wednesday morning, according to the department. Police described the case as a suspected homicide.  The intersection of Third and Linden streets, along with surrounding roads leading to the area, has been closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic for what police said will be several hours. Residents and …
Philly Among Worst Bedbugs Cities In Nation: See Full List Philly Among Worst Bedbugs Cities In Nation: See Full List
Philly Among Worst Bedbugs Cities In Nation: See Full List Bedbugs are biting their way through several Northeast cities, according to a new report. Orkin released its 2026 Bed Bug Cities List on Tuesday, July 7. Several Northeast cities cracked the top 50, including Washington, DC, New York City, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Hartford, Connecticut. The pest control company based its rankings on treatment data from metro areas where Orkin performed the most bedbug treatments between Monday, May 12, 2025, and Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The list includes both residential and commercial treatments. Chicago kept its spot as the nation's No. 1 city for…
Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals
Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals Some supermarket shortcuts may come with a longer-term cost. High intake of ultra-processed foods, including processed meats, sweetened drinks, packaged snacks, frozen meals, and sugary breakfast foods, has been linked to a higher risk of early death in multiple large studies. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reported that a 30-year study of more than 114,000 American adults found those who ate the most ultra-processed foods had a four percent higher risk of death from any cause than those who ate the least. The same study found an eight percent higher risk of death from neurodege…
Reese's Pieces Unveils First Major Change In Decade: See What's New Reese's Pieces Unveils First Major Change In Decade: See What's New
Reese's Pieces Unveils First Major Change In Decade: See What's New Reese's Pieces is introducing a new version aimed at fans craving cookies with the classic peanut butter candy. The Hershey Company officially unveiled Reese's Pieces with Chocolate Cookie in a news release on Wednesday, July 8. The new candy adds a crispy chocolate cookie center to the familiar shelled candy based on Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. The new candy is the first US Reese's Pieces innovation in 10 years, according to Hershey. "Reese's has always been known for its signature peanut butter and chocolate combination, and with this innovative product, we're excited to g…
More Than 110K Fords Recalled As Safety Concerns Rise: What To Know More Than 110K Fords Recalled As Safety Concerns Rise: What To Know
More Than 110K Fords Recalled As Safety Concerns Rise: What To Know More than 110,000 Ford Mustang vehicles are being recalled because two separate safety problems could increase the risk of crashes. Ford Motor Company issued the recalls for 110,626 vehicles, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports filed on Tuesday, June 30. The recalls affect certain 2024-2026 Ford Mustangs, 2025-2026 Ford Mustang GTDs, and 2021-2023 Ford Mustang Mach-Es. One recall involves 67,842 Mustang and Mustang GTD vehicles. In cold temperatures of 32 degrees or lower, the windshield wipers may only work on high speed, and the washing system may not work …
These Foods May Have More Calories Than You Think, Report Says These Foods May Have More Calories Than You Think, Report Says
These Foods May Have More Calories Than You Think, Report Says Your summer diet may be getting tripped up before the first bite. Some common foods can contain more calories than shoppers expect, and those gaps may be enough to stall weight-loss goals, according to Food Label Maker. The company said calorie counting can be less exact than many consumers realize, especially when food labels, portion sizes, and daily estimates all leave room for error. "A food labeled 200 calories can test at 240 and still clear FDA rules," said Maria AbiHanna, a nutrition expert at Food Label Maker. "Someone targeting 1600 calories a day can easily eat 500 over without …
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments A check that looks like free money can quickly turn into a costly trap. Fake check scams often begin with an unexpected payment tied to a prize, mystery shopping job, online sale, personal assistant offer, or other pitch, according to the Better Business Bureau. The hook is simple: scammers send a check, tell the recipient to deposit it, then ask for money to be sent back through a wire transfer, gift card, money order, or cryptocurrency. The check may appear to clear at first. That does not mean it is real. The Federal Trade Commission says banks must make deposited funds available quick…
Boy Declared Dead, Found Breathing Hours Later In Morgue: What Is Lazarus Phenomenon? Boy Declared Dead, Found Breathing Hours Later In Morgue: What Is Lazarus Phenomenon?
Boy Declared Dead, Found Breathing Hours Later In Morgue: What Is Lazarus Phenomenon? Some medical stories sound almost impossible until they force a closer look. An Arizona case involving an 18-month-old boy who was declared dead after a drowning incident, then later found breathing in a hospital morgue area, is drawing new attention to the rare medical phenomenon known as the Lazarus phenomenon, or autoresuscitation. The child was found face-down in a pool during a Super Bowl gathering in Gilbert, Arizona, in February, ABC News reported on Tuesday, July 7, citing a newly released police report. He was taken to Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and pronounce…
24-Year-Old NFL Player Who Took His Own Life Had CTE, Analysis Reveals 24-Year-Old NFL Player Who Took His Own Life Had CTE, Analysis Reveals
24-Year-Old NFL Player Who Took His Own Life Had CTE, Analysis Reveals A young NFL player’s death has taken on new medical context. Marshawn Kneeland, the former Dallas Cowboys defensive end who died by suicide at 24 during the 2025 NFL season, was diagnosed after death with stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, the Concussion & CTE Foundation announced on Tuesday, July 7. Researchers at the Boston University CTE Center made the diagnosis after a post-mortem brain tissue analysis, the foundation said. Kneeland’s family, including his girlfriend Catalina Mancera, shared the following statement: “While this diagnosis does not change the tragedy…
Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows
Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows The forecast may affect more than weekend plans. Fewer hours of sunshine were linked to more mental health-related health care contacts in a large study of England’s National Health Service data, StudyFinds reported. The study analyzed about 4.6 million unscheduled mental health-related health care contacts across England from January 2014 through December 2022. The findings were published in the journal "Frontiers in Psychiatry," according to StudyFinds. Researchers looked at emergency department visits, NHS 111 calls, and after-hours general practitioner contacts. NHS 111 is a medi…