ABC7 Reporter's Bosnia Gaffe Gets Awkward Balkan Twist ABC7 Reporter's Bosnia Gaffe Gets Awkward Balkan Twist
ABC7 Reporter's Bosnia Gaffe Gets Awkward Balkan Twist A little World Cup trash talk turned into a global embarrassment for an ABC7 reporter. Abigail Vélez found herself at the center of a viral backlash after declaring on live television that she couldn't point out Bosnia on a map while hyping Team USA's upcoming World Cup matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Reporting from a World Cup watch party in Long Beach, CA, following the United States' 3-2 loss to Turkey, Vélez was apparently trying to rally American fans before the Round of 32 showdown. "One thing about Bosnia, I could not point out where it is on a map," she said. "I don’t know …
Drone Strikes JetBlue Flight At 3,000 Feet Near JFK, Pilot Says Drone Strikes JetBlue Flight At 3,000 Feet Near JFK, Pilot Says
Drone Strikes JetBlue Flight At 3,000 Feet Near JFK, Pilot Says A drone collided with a JetBlue flight landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday morning, June 29, according to the aircraft’s pilot. The pilot alerted air traffic controllers at JFK of the collision around 7:15 a.m. at about 3,000 feet in the air, according to audio obtained by WABC. “We collided with a drone back there in the turn as we were coming to ASALT, just wanted to pass to you,” the pilot said, according to WABC reporting. “You said you collided?” the controller responded. “Yup, it hit us, right above the cockpit,” the pilot confirmed. However, the pilot said f…
Mom Of 4 Killed After Husband Calls 911 Confessing, Dies In Fiery Crash: PSP Mom Of 4 Killed After Husband Calls 911 Confessing, Dies In Fiery Crash: PSP
Mom Of 4 Killed After Husband Calls 911 Confessing, Dies In Fiery Crash: PSP A mother of four was found dead after her husband called 911 to report he had killed her before fleeing their home and dying hours later in a fiery crash with a parked tractor-trailer, Pennsylvania State Police said. Troopers were dispatched to 37 W. Specht St. in McClure just before 5 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, after Jason Andrew Heimbach, 51, contacted Central Susquehanna Regional 9-1-1 and said he had killed his wife, Amanda Kay Heimbach, 37, state police said. Before troopers arrived, Jason Heimbach fled the home in a 2018 gray Buick Enclave, police said. When troopers reached the resi…
Crocodile Drags 28-Year-Old Out To Sea, Kills Him At Resort Popular With Americans Crocodile Drags 28-Year-Old Out To Sea, Kills Him At Resort Popular With Americans
Crocodile Drags 28-Year-Old Out To Sea, Kills Him At Resort Popular With Americans A beach visit at a popular vacation spot turned into a deadly attack. A 28-year-old man was killed by a crocodile near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa in Mexico on Friday evening, June 26, ABC News reported, citing Jalisco state authorities. The attack happened around 6 p.m. local time on Marina Vallarta Beach, in front of the resort on the Pacific coast. Puerto Vallarta (marked in red) is a popular resort city located on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Google Maps The victim was reportedly from Mexico and was in Puerto Vallarta for work. His identity has not been released. Au…
Pickup Driver Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-83 Crash: PA State Police Pickup Driver Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-83 Crash: PA State Police
Pickup Driver Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-83 Crash: PA State Police A pickup truck driver was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 83 early Monday, June 29, Pennsylvania State Police said. The crash happened just before 6 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-83 near mile marker 32.9 in Newberry Township, where traffic had backed up through a weekend work zone that was in the process of being cleared, according to state police and PennDOT. Troopers from PSP York were called to the scene at approximately 5:58 a.m. and found that two tractor-trailers and a pickup truck had been involved in the crash, police said. The pickup truck driver was pronounced d…
Nephew Kills Uncle, Then Himself During Family Argument: Montgomery County DA Nephew Kills Uncle, Then Himself During Family Argument: Montgomery County DA
Nephew Kills Uncle, Then Himself During Family Argument: Montgomery County DA A family argument inside a Pennsylvania home ended in a murder-suicide that left an uncle and nephew dead on Sunday morning, June 28, authorities announced that evening.  William "Billy" Mauer, 54, was found dead from a gunshot wound after police responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at a home in the 3000 block of Spruce Avenue in the Glenside section of Abington Township around 11 a.m., according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Abington Township Police Chief Patrick Molloy. Investigators said 28-year-old Brandon Maurer, Mauer's nephew, was also found …
3-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In PA Home: State Police 3-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In PA Home: State Police
3-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In PA Home: State Police State Police are investigating after a 3-year-old boy was found dead inside a Pennsylvania home over the weekend. Greenville police, firefighters, and EMS crews responded to a home on Columbia Avenue for a report of an unresponsive child who was not breathing around 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, state police said. When first responders arrived, they found the boy deceased. State police executed a search warrant at the home and interviewed multiple adults and juveniles who were present when the child was found, as well as others who had been at the residence in the days leading up to the in…
Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch
Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch A concert moment meant to thrill the crowd briefly sent fans into worry mode. Harry Styles choked on water before falling to the stage during a performance at Wembley Stadium in London on Friday, June 26. The 32-year-old singer was performing "As It Was" near the end of the show when the incident happened. Videos posted on social media show Styles finishing his fan-favorite “whale” move, in which he takes water into his mouth and spits it upward like a spout. After the move, he appeared to choke on the remaining water and fell onto his back, while coughing and trying to catch his breath. …
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Minivan In PA ID'd By Coroner Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Minivan In PA ID'd By Coroner
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Minivan In PA ID'd By Coroner A motorcyclist collided with a minivan at an intersection in Pennsylvania, the coroner's office announced on Sunday, June 28. Larry Pergola Jr., 49, was riding a motorcycle when it collided with a minivan at the intersection of St. Lawrence Avenue and Shelbourne Road in Exeter Township, according to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel.  Berks County 911 received the call for the crash at 12:11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27. Pergola was taken to Reading Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:56 a.m., the coroner explained. The Berks County Coroner's Office was notified by Reading…
Driver Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Pennsylvania, Coroner Says Driver Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Pennsylvania, Coroner Says
Driver Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Pennsylvania, Coroner Says Driver was killed after his vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a tree early Saturday morning, authorities announced on Sunday, June 28.  The single-vehicle crash happened at about 6:08 a.m. Saturday, June 27, in front of 1832 Old Swede Road, according to the Berks County Coroner's Office.  The 56-year-old man, who was the vehicle's sole occupant, drove off the roadway and struck a tree, according to the preliminary investigation.  Emergency responders extricated the driver from the wreckage before he was taken to Reading Hospital, where he died despite lifesaving effo…
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Scammers Target Data Breach Fears: How To Stay Safe Data breach scams are on the rise, with cybercriminals exploiting real breaches to trick victims into handing over personal information.  These scams involve fake notifications sent by email, text, or phone calls, often claiming that your data has been exposed. Scammers use tactics like creating a sense of urgency or impersonating trusted entities, such as banks, government agencies, or credit-monitoring companies. The goal is to scare victims into clicking malicious links, providing login credentials, or even making payments for fake services. Michael Bruemmer, head of global data-br…
Murder Suicide: 2nd Victim ID'd After Lancaster County Central Park Shooting (UPDATE) Murder Suicide: 2nd Victim ID'd After Lancaster County Central Park Shooting (UPDATE)
Murder Suicide: 2nd Victim ID'd After Lancaster County Central Park Shooting (Update) A shooting at Lancaster County Central Park has been ruled a murder-suicide after the second victim died from his injuries, authorities announced Saturday, June 27. Kevin Lucas, 47, of Lititz, died from a gunshot wound to the neck, and his death was ruled a homicide, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. Brandon Cunningham, 32, of East Hempfield Township, died Friday at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital from a gunshot wound to the head, and his death was ruled a suicide.  Lancaster Township police officers and Lancaster County Park Rangers were dispatched for repor…