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Dangerous Haze Hangs On: Here's New Timeline For Cleaner Northeast Air Dangerous Haze Hangs On: Here's New Timeline For Cleaner Northeast Air
Dangerous Haze Hangs On: Here's New Timeline For Cleaner Northeast Air The smoky veil hanging over the Northeast is refusing to make a quick exit. Smoke from Canadian and northern Minnesota wildfires continued to affect air quality and visibility on Friday, July 17. Forecasters said the haze could remain a periodic problem through the weekend before a broader wind shift brings more substantial relief. Prevailing breezes will continue steering smoke southeast through Sunday, according to AccuWeather. Some of the smoke will remain high in the atmosphere, dimming the sun. Other pockets could reach ground level, reduce visibility, and create health concerns. Sho…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Scott Bryce Dies: Daytime TV Star Known For Playing Scheming Characters Scott Bryce Dies: Daytime TV Star Known For Playing Scheming Characters
Scott Bryce Dies: Daytime TV Star Known For Playing Scheming Characters A charismatic television presence whose work stretched across generations of daytime and primetime hits has died. Scott Bryce, best known for originating the role of Craig Montgomery on the CBS soap opera “As the World Turns,” died on Sunday, July 12, following a battle with cancer, according to the Los Angeles Times. He was 68. Bryce died in New Haven, Connecticut, The Hollywood Reporter reported. He had been diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal and stomach cancer in 2024. The cancer later spread to his brain, according to the Los Angeles Times, which cited his son, Jackson Bryce, and agent …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Craig Melvin Speaks Out After 'Today' Show Security Breach Incident Craig Melvin Speaks Out After 'Today' Show Security Breach Incident
Craig Melvin Speaks Out After 'Today' Show Security Breach Incident Craig Melvin is breaking his silence after a frightening security scare rattled one of television's best-known morning shows. The 47-year-old "Today" co-anchor reassured viewers in a late-afternoon Instagram post on Thursday, July 16, hours after an unauthorized man approached him near Studio 1A at Rockefeller Plaza. Melvin wrote: "Hey everyone. I’ve heard from so many of you over the last few hours. I’m doing just fine. Thanks for reaching out. I’m looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning on @todayshow." Melvin shared the message on his verified account without adding details about …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals
National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals Giveaways, deals, and even frozen treats for pets are returning across the country to celebrate one of summer's sweetest holidays. National Ice Cream Day 2026 falls on Sunday, July 19. President Ronald Reagan officially proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday as National Ice Cream Day back in 1984, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. The dairy trade group said that the US churned out more than 1.23 billion gallons of ice cream in 2025. The IDFA also estimates that the average American eats about four gallons of ice cream a year. The sweet t…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When
Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When Frontier Airlines is adding Wi-Fi on its planes for the first time. The Denver-based airline plans to launch its first aircraft equipped with Wi-Fi in early 2027, Frontier announced in a news release on Tuesday, July 14. SpaceX-owned Starlink will provide internet aboard Frontier's fleet.  The service is expected to support streaming, online gaming, video calls, browsing, and work during flights. Frontier will be the first US airline to offer passenger access through a new system managed directly by Starlink. Frontier said the new Wi-Fi will also help its pilots, flight attendant…

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by Chris Spiker
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US Marshals Take Down 'Most Wanted' Sex Offender In Boat Off NY/NJ Coast US Marshals Take Down 'Most Wanted' Sex Offender In Boat Off NY/NJ Coast
US Marshals Take Down 'Most Wanted' Sex Offender In Boat Off NY/NJ Coast A convicted sex offender who disappeared during his Rhode Island trial more than 20 years ago was captured aboard a sailboat off the coast of New York and New Jersey, federal authorities announced Thursday, July 16. Ronald L. Fischer, one of Rhode Island's most wanted fugitives, was arrested after an intensive investigation by the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force, the FBI, and multiple law enforcement agencies, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. During the past 48 hours, investigators developed and confirmed new leads that placed Fischer in New York, authorities said. Inve…

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by Cecilia Levine
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DHS Drops Video Of NJ Boardwalk Slap That Ended In ICE Custody DHS Drops Video Of NJ Boardwalk Slap That Ended In ICE Custody
DHS Drops Video Of NJ Boardwalk Slap That Ended In ICE Custody Federal officials have released video that appears to show a 33-year-old woman slapping a teenager on a New Jersey boardwalk, an incident that led to her arrest and placement into ICE custody pending deportation. Kaitlyn Tracey, 33, made headlines after police accused her of assaulting a teen over pro-Trump attire in Point Pleasant on Friday, July 3. Following her arrest, she was transferred from the Ocean County Jail to Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center, in Newark. The Department of Homeland Security said Tracey, a Canadian citizen, entered the United States on Sunday, April 14…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
McDonald's Unveils New Chicken Items, Adds Sauce To Menu McDonald's Unveils New Chicken Items, Adds Sauce To Menu
McDonald's Unveils New Chicken Items, Adds Sauce To Menu McDonald's is adding a new sauce and several chicken menu items for a limited time. The fast-food chain announced Caesar Sauce on the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter on Tuesday, July 14. The sauce will arrive at participating restaurants nationwide on Tuesday, July 21. The creamy sauce features garlic, parmesan, and hints of lemon. "Whether you're dipping, wrapping, or sandwiching, Caesar Sauce is here at McDonald's for a limited time to make your favorite chicken order a summer staple," the company said. Caesar Sauce's launch will also include new limited-time menu options. McDonald's …

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by Chris Spiker
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Major Produce Company Eyed As Source In Growing Cyclospora Outbreak: Report Major Produce Company Eyed As Source In Growing Cyclospora Outbreak: Report
Major Produce Company Eyed As Source In Growing Cyclospora Outbreak: Report The hunt for the source of a sprawling parasite outbreak has narrowed to a major produce supplier and a familiar fast-food ingredient. Click here for a new, updated story: FDA Issues Warning After Major Break In Multistate Parasite Outbreak The Washington Post reported on Thursday, July 16, that investigators have identified shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell restaurants by Taylor Farms as a potential source of the illnesses. The Post attributed the information to two people familiar with the ongoing investigation who spoke anonymously. Federal officials have not publicl…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Pickup Driver Hospitalized After Train Crash In Fair Lawn Pickup Driver Hospitalized After Train Crash In Fair Lawn
Pickup Driver Hospitalized After Train Crash In Fair Lawn A pickup truck driver was hospitalized after an NJ Transit train collided with the vehicle in Fair Lawn on Thursday evening, July 16. The crash happened at approximately 5:35 p.m. at the Radburn Station, where an out-of-service Bergen County Line train headed toward Hoboken struck a vehicle that was on the tracks, according to NJ Transit Director of Media Relations John Chartier.  Photos by Boyd A. Loving show the heavily damaged Chevy pickup truck resting on the tracks after the collision. The train was not carrying passengers, and no crew members were injured, Chartier said.  …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Clifton Man Accused Of Paying For Gas With Fake $100 Bill In Rutherford Clifton Man Accused Of Paying For Gas With Fake $100 Bill In Rutherford
Clifton Man Accused Of Paying For Gas With Fake $100 Bill In Rutherford A Clifton man is accused of using a counterfeit $100 bill to pay for nearly $97 worth of gas before driving away from a Rutherford Sunoco, police said. Boris P. Gutierrez, 28, pumped $97.01 worth of gasoline at the Sunoco station at 224 Park Ave. at approximately 6:14 p.m. on Monday, June 8, Rutherford Police Deputy Chief Sean Farrell said. When the gas station attendant went to collect payment, Gutierrez threw a balled-up counterfeit $100 bill out the driver's side window and fled, Farrell said. The attendant immediately recognized the bill as fake and notified his boss, who contacted…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Shirtless Man Rubs Genitals On Occupied Car, Drags Cop In Bergen County E-Bike Chase: PD Shirtless Man Rubs Genitals On Occupied Car, Drags Cop In Bergen County E-Bike Chase: PD
Shirtless Man Rubs Genitals On Occupied Car, Drags Cop In Bergen County E-Bike Chase: PD A 27-year-old man is accused of rubbing his genitals on an occupied vehicle, trying to force his way into the car, and dragging a police officer during an attempted escape on an electric bicycle in Bergen County, authorities said. Patrol officers were called to 60 Essex St. in Rochelle Park at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, after receiving reports of a shirtless man rubbing his genitals on an occupied vehicle in the parking lot, according to Rochelle Park Police Capt. James DePreta. Callers also reported that the man was acting erratically and aggressively trying to enter th…

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by Cecilia Levine