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Retired Firefighter Shoots 3 Philadelphia Police Officers In Gunfight Retired Firefighter Shoots 3 Philadelphia Police Officers In Gunfight
Retired Firefighter Shoots 3 Philadelphia Police Officers In Gunfight Three Philadelphia police officers were wounded after a retired firefighter opened fire during a confrontation at an active crime scene in West Philadelphia, authorities said. The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, near North 54th and Arlington streets in the city's Wynnefield neighborhood, according to Philadelphia police. Officers assigned to the 19th District had responded to reports of a person with a weapon and shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, they began investigating and canvassing for witnesses and evidence. During that investigation, a 57-year-old man, now…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Salmonella Risk Prompts Expanded Vitamin Recall Salmonella Risk Prompts Expanded Vitamin Recall
Salmonella Risk Prompts Expanded Vitamin Recall A product sold through some of the country’s biggest online marketplaces is now part of a wider safety alert. Total Nutrition Inc., of Deer Park, New York, expanded its recall of TNVitamins and Doctor’s Pride Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules because of possible Salmonella contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday, June 11. The expanded recall follows a supply chain review that identified additional lot numbers linked to the same raw material lot tied to the original recall, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA. The products w…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Ex-NFL Star Aldon Smith Dies At 36 Ex-NFL Star Aldon Smith Dies At 36
Ex-nfl Star Aldon Smith Dies At 36 A former NFL standout whose career started with record-setting force has died. Aldon Smith, a former San Francisco 49ers linebacker and pass rusher, died at age 36, the team announced Saturday evening, June 13, in a statement on social media. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. The 49ers called Smith’s death a “sudden and tragic passing” and remembered his “undeniable talent and sheer dominance” on the field. The team also said Smith would be remembered for his “infectious smile.” The 49ers mourn the passing of former LB Aldon Smith.📰 https://t.co/gVxEEdWtLp pic.twitter.com/…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture
Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture Dolly Parton has found a new way to help fans start their day. The country music icon has launched Cup of Ambition, a new signature coffee brand inspired by her beloved anthem "9 to 5," according to the brand’s website, cupofambition.com. Parton announced the news on social media. The coffee brand is being launched in partnership with Community Coffee. Its first lineup will include Light, Medium, and Dark roasts. The first public pours will be served at Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, which opens Wednesday, June 24, off Exit 22 on I-65 south of Nashville, the Cup of Ambition website says.…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
New Details Released On Cause Of Death For 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy New Details Released On Cause Of Death For 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy
New Details Released On Cause Of Death For 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy A new report has added more detail to the killing of a familiar face from film and television. Actor James Handy died from a stab wound to the torso and neck compression, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, multiple reports said Friday, June 12. People reported that the medical examiner ruled the 81-year-old actor’s death a homicide. Entertainment Weekly also reported the cause and manner of death, citing the medical examiner’s findings: https://ew.com/james-handy-fatal-stabbing-cause-of-death-new-details-11993670 Handy, known for roles in "Top Gun: Maverick," "…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
NYC Reporter Bill Ritter Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis On Air, But He's Staying On TV NYC Reporter Bill Ritter Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis On Air, But He's Staying On TV
NYC Reporter Bill Ritter Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis On Air, But He's Staying On TV Bill Ritter's final night at the ABC7 anchor desk came with an emotional Alzheimer's diagnosis — but the longtime New York journalist says viewers have not seen the last of him. Ritter, a fixture on Eyewitness News for decades, announced during Friday's 6 p.m. newscast that he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The broadcast marked his final night anchoring the program. The 75-year-old said he had already begun scaling back his workload last year, stepping away from the 11 p.m. newscast and later the 5 p.m. broadcast with plans to spend more time with family. Those pl…

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
World Cup Gridlock Starts Early: Where The Biggest Traffic Delays Are Now World Cup Gridlock Starts Early: Where The Biggest Traffic Delays Are Now
World Cup Gridlock Starts Early: Where The Biggest Traffic Delays Are Now Traffic backups were already forming on roads leading to MetLife Stadium hours before Brazil and Morocco were set to face off Saturday, June 13. ALSO SEE: No Trains To Rutherford For Brazil-Morocco Match, Tedesco Says In Last-Minute Update As of 3:38 p.m., significant congestion was visible on a New Jersey Department of Transportation traffic camera at the New Jersey Turnpike's Western Spur toll plaza near Interchange 16W, one of the primary routes into the sports complex in East Rutherford. As of approximately 3:45 p.m., transportation officials reported: A two-mile volume-related …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
NJ Cop, Farm Co-Owner Arrested In Child Porn Case: Report NJ Cop, Farm Co-Owner Arrested In Child Porn Case: Report
NJ Cop, Farm Co-Owner Arrested In Child Porn Case: Report A police officer and co-owner of a South Jersey farm has been arrested on child pornography charges, 6abc reports. The outlet shared a mugshot of Randy Pearce, 38, who is allegedly a Gloucester Township police officer and the co-owner of Swazey Farms, a family-owned farm in Salem. Pearce was charged with endangering-permit child to engage in pornography, and endangering-sexual conduct with child by non-caretaker. The date on the charges is March 29. An Army veteran, Pearce allegedly had recordings of a naked child in a bathroom, 6abc says, citing prosecutors. A cybertip submitted to th…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed
Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed A major foreign policy claim is now tied to a very specific deadline. President Donald Trump said that a deal involving Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, June 14, which is also his 80th birthday. "The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday afternoon, June 13, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would be "OPEN TO ALL" after it is signed. Axios reported that the US and Iran, along with Pakistani and Qatari mediators, are expected to hold a virtual meeting on Sunday and electronically sign a memorandum of understanding. The agreement is expec…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
AI Is Entering Many Americans' Romantic Lives, New Research Reveals AI Is Entering Many Americans' Romantic Lives, New Research Reveals
AI Is Entering Many Americans' Romantic Lives, New Research Reveals AI is no longer staying neatly inside the workday. A new survey from Vantage Point Counseling found that 53.95 percent of US adults surveyed said they have some kind of relationship with an AI system. The same study found that 28.16 percent reported having had at least one intimate or romantic relationship with AI. The survey included 1,012 adults living in the United States. Vantage Point Counseling said the responses were census-balanced through SurveyMonkey Audience and carried a margin of error of 3.08 percent at a 95 percent confidence level. ChatGPT was the top AI platform adults re…

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by Joe Lombardi
Traffic
World Cup Traffic Nightmare Begins Today: NJDOT Says 'Skip It' If You Can World Cup Traffic Nightmare Begins Today: NJDOT Says 'Skip It' If You Can
World Cup Traffic Nightmare Begins Today: Njdot Says 'Skip It' If You Can World Cup match day has arrived in New Jersey, and transportation officials have a simple message for commuters: avoid the Meadowlands if you can. There is generally no on-site parking allowed for the matches being held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, meaning traffic is going to be a nightmare. The first match at the stadium is Saturday, June 13 at 6 p.m., between Brazil and Morocco in Group C. As of Saturday morning, there were limited parking passes available at nearby American Dream Mall, starting at $229. A World Cup traffic forecast map released by state transportation offi…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
New UFO Files Include Videos Of 2024, 2025 Sightings In Northeastern US: Watch New UFO Files Include Videos Of 2024, 2025 Sightings In Northeastern US: Watch
New UFO Files Include Videos Of 2024, 2025 Sightings In Northeastern US: Watch A new federal release is giving the public another look at unexplained sightings. The Department of War released its third batch of declassified UFO and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena records on Friday, June 12, via its public UAP portal at war.gov/UFO. The latest release includes 53 documents, 10 images, six videos, and three NASA audio recordings from the CIA, FBI, NASA, and the Department of Defense. The records include several accounts involving orb-like objects, glowing lights, and historical UFO reports. One video, "Orbs Over the Pond," involved an October 2024 sighting at ab…

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by Joe Lombardi