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6 Tornadoes Confirmed Across Western PA After Severe Storms (UPDATE) 6 Tornadoes Confirmed Across Western PA After Severe Storms (UPDATE)
6 Tornadoes Confirmed Across Western PA After Severe Storms (Update) Six tornadoes have now been confirmed across Western Pennsylvania following the severe thunderstorms that swept through the region on Saturday, June 6, according to a National Weather Service damage survey released Monday night. Meteorologists said all six tornadoes developed as rotating mesovortices embedded within a larger squall line. Additional areas of damage were caused by powerful straight-line winds. The strongest confirmed tornado was an EF1 that tracked more than seven miles across Washington County. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado formed near Cokeburg arou…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off
Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off A fire risk warning has been issued for more than 1 million Jeep vehicles because of a power steering wiring problem that could spark a fire, federal regulators said. Stellantis has recalled 1,076,999 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Thursday, June 4. The recall includes certain 2021 through 2025 Jeep Wrangler SUVs and Gladiator pickups. The vehicles' electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a fire. The risk remains even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the "Off" position. The recall include…

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by Chris Spiker
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Philadelphia Police Gun Permit Practices Targeted In Federal Civil Rights Probe Philadelphia Police Gun Permit Practices Targeted In Federal Civil Rights Probe
Philadelphia Police Gun Permit Practices Targeted In Federal Civil Rights Probe Federal investigators are scrutinizing how Philadelphia police issue and revoke permits to carry firearms, raising questions about the city's licensing process. Philadelphia police are facing a new federal civil rights investigation over how the department issues and revokes permits to carry firearms, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday, June 9. The investigation will examine whether the Philadelphia Police Department improperly used a "good cause" standard to revoke licenses to carry firearms and whether its practices comply with constitutional protections, according to federa…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Pedestrian Dies Months After Crash Injuries In PA: Coroner Pedestrian Dies Months After Crash Injuries In PA: Coroner
Pedestrian Dies Months After Crash Injuries In PA: Coroner A 72-year-old pedestrian has died nearly three months after he was struck by a vehicle in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Tuesday, June 9. John J. Mongilutz, of Allentown, died at 6:22 a.m. Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest from complications of multiple blunt force injuries suffered in the crash, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. The death was ruled accidental. Mongilutz was struck by a motor vehicle while walking in the area of South 6th Street and Chester Street at approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, according to the coroner. The Allentown…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
Trump Responds After Getting Loud Boos, Jeers At NBA Finals Game 3 Trump Responds After Getting Loud Boos, Jeers At NBA Finals Game 3
Trump Responds After Getting Loud Boos, Jeers At NBA Finals Game 3 President Donald Trump refused to acknowledge the loud boos he received at Madison Square Garden during the NBA Finals amid his latest attempt to use sports as a political backdrop while facing declining approval ratings. Trump was shown on the arena's video board during the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 8, as the New York Knicks hosted the San Antonio Spurs. Many of the 19,812 people in attendance loudly booed and jeered him for the roughly 10 seconds that he was seen on-screen. This was the first time a sitting President attended an NBA Finals game. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Husband On 'Couples Therapy' Show Dumps Trump After Watching Himself Husband On 'Couples Therapy' Show Dumps Trump After Watching Himself
Husband On 'Couples Therapy' Show Dumps Trump After Watching Himself A New Jersey husband whose political disagreements with his wife became one of the most talked-about storylines on Showtime's "Couples Therapy" in Season 5 says watching the show changed more than his perspective on marriage. Jason Caffrey and his wife, Marjorie Caffrey, who records show have lived in both Neptune and Stanhope, appeared on the latest season of the Showtime hit featuring renowned therapist Dr. Orna Guralnik, which dropped last month. Dr. Orna Gurlanik on Season 5 of "Couples Therapy" on Showtime. Paramount+ The season followed four couples facing major relationship c…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How Chipotle is kicking off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a special deal for soccer fans. Customers can get a free meal by wearing a soccer jersey in restaurants, Chipotle announced in a news release on Monday, June 8. Anyone in a jersey can buy one entrée and get another for free after 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, when the first World Cup game is scheduled to begin. The offer is valid at participating Chipotle restaurants in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. "Every four years, this tournament creates an unmatched sense of excitement, pride, and community among fans around the w…

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by Chris Spiker
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Dog Left To Bleed For 7 Weeks, Covered In Bodily Fluids Before Emergency Rescue In PA Dog Left To Bleed For 7 Weeks, Covered In Bodily Fluids Before Emergency Rescue In PA
Dog Left To Bleed For 7 Weeks, Covered In Bodily Fluids Before Emergency Rescue In PA A Pennsylvania man is accused of letting his dog suffer for seven weeks without veterinary care before she was rescued in critical condition, authorities announced on Monday, June 8. Raymond Jay Petersheim, 40, of the 2500 block of Siegrist Road in East Lampeter Township, waived his preliminary hearing on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals and cruelty to animals before Judge Courtney Monson on Tuesday, June 2, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Detectives allege Petersheim recklessly neglected his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Princess, by allowing her to b…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release
Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's is adding some Minions mayhem to its menu. The fast-food chain's newest lineup is inspired by the yellow creatures from the "Despicable Me" movie franchise. The limited-time promotion celebrates the release of Illumination's "Minions & Monsters," which hits theaters on Wednesday, July 1. The Minions & Monsters Meal will be available on Monday, June 15, while a kids' meal version has launched nationwide. "The best partnerships start with an understanding of what our fans are passionate about," said chief marketing officer Lindsay Radkoski. "By bringing togethe…

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by Chris Spiker
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Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch
Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch A short but striking sky show is coming for anyone with a clear view of the horizon. A three-night celestial meetup will unfold from Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, when a slender waxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury in the western evening sky, according to AccuWeather. EarthSky also lists the moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury as key June skywatching events, with the best view shortly after sunset. The event will not require a telescope. In fact, the full lineup is best viewed with the naked eye, as telescopes narrow the field of view too much to capture the …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels
Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels A medicine cabinet staple is being pulled back due to a possible contamination issue. Haleon is voluntarily recalling four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 125 mg, 120-count and 72-count packages, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, June 4. The recall was issued because the softgels may be contaminated with a diluted propylene glycol-based coolant from a machine leak during packaging. Ingesting softgels contaminated with the diluted coolant could cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, the company said. No adverse …

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals
Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals It was a star-studded night at Madison Square Garden on Monday, June 8, as celebrities packed celebrity row for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 to cut New York's series lead to 2-1. Photos shared by the New York Knicks and photos shared by the celebs themselves show a lineup featuring actors, comedians, athletes, musicians and television stars. Among those spotted courtside were Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni, best known for their longtime roles as Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler on "Law & Order: SVU."  Former NB…

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by Cecilia Levine