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Newark, NJ

News

63 Charged In $8M Luxury Car Theft Ring That Sent Stolen SUVs To Africa: NJ AG New Jersey officials have announced charges against 63 people in what they call a massive auto theft trafficking enterprise that allegedly stole more than 90 luxury vehicles worth over $8 million and shipped many of them to buyers in West Africa (scroll to the bottom of this news article for a complete list of every defendant charged in the case). The criminal enterprise operated across New Jersey and New York between June 2025 and June 2026, targeting high-end vehicles including Range Rovers, Porsches, and BMWs, according to Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, the Office of the Insura…

by Cecilia Levine

06/29/2026

Hartford, CT

Business

Dead Newborn Found In Music Festival's Portable Bathroom, Police Say A dead newborn was discovered inside a portable restroom at a music festival in Michigan, authorities said. The baby's body was found in the camping area of the Electric Forest music festival on Sunday, June 28, according to Michigan State Police. An employee of the restroom vending company spotted the newborn during routine maintenance in the morning. Troopers described the baby as a "neonate," a term for infants younger than 28 days old. "Investigators are asking for the public's assistance," police said. "If you were in the area and observed anything unusual, or if you have in…

by Chris Spiker

06/29/2026

Rutherford, NJ

News

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 …

by Cecilia Levine

06/29/2026

Harrisburg, PA

News

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…

by Jillian Pikora

06/29/2026

New City, NY

News

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…

by Joe Lombardi

06/29/2026

Hartford, CT

Lifestyle

Best, Worst Northeast Cities To Celebrate Fourth Of July Revealed In New Ranking Northeast cities have some of the best and worst Fourth of July celebrations in the nation, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 24. The study scored the 100 largest US cities on 18 factors, including food and hotel prices, fireworks shows, attractions, safety, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 27. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebrate ou…

by Chris Spiker

06/29/2026

Paramus, NJ

News

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. …

by Joe Lombardi

06/28/2026

Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ

Police & Fire

Stranded Man On Fair Lawn Pool Platform At 4 A.M. Rescued, Cited: Cops A 23-year-old Paterson man had to be rescued after becoming stranded on a platform in the middle of a public pool in Fair Lawn before dawn on Sunday, June 28, police said. Officers responded to Memorial Pool at Berdan Avenue and First Street just before 4 a.m. for a report of a trespasser at the closed facility, according to Fair Lawn Police Sgt. Eric Eleshewich. The man made it onto the platform in the middle of the pool but was unable to swim back to shore, Eleshewich said. Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue deployed a rescue boat to reach him and bring him safely back to land. The man was issu…

by Cecilia Levine

06/28/2026

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