Fair 81°
News
White House UFC Arena Could Stay After Fight Night, Trump Says White House UFC Arena Could Stay After Fight Night, Trump Says
White House UFC Arena Could Stay After Fight Night, Trump Says One of the most unusual White House projects of the year may have a longer future than expected. President Donald Trump suggested in a TikTok video posted Tuesday evening, June 2, that the UFC arena being built on the White House South Lawn might remain after this month’s fight event. @realdonaldtrump MAYBE WE’LL NEVER EVER TAKE IT DOWN ♬ original sound - President Donald J Trump Trump compared the structure to the Eiffel Tower, saying the Paris landmark was also intended to be temporary before becoming permanent. The president then turned to the UFC setup outside the White Hous…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
News
Firefighter Fired After Offensive Radio Transmission During Fatal Crash Response In PA (UPDATE) Firefighter Fired After Offensive Radio Transmission During Fatal Crash Response In PA (UPDATE)
Firefighter Fired After Offensive Radio Transmission During Fatal Crash Response In PA (Update) A firefighter was fired after transmitting offensive language over the county radio system while responding to the fatal crash that shut down a busy Pennsylvania intersection, officials announced Wednesday, June 3. Horsham Fire Company No. 1 and mutual aid partners were dispatched to an emergency incident on County Line Road in Horsham Township around 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, according to a statement released by the company. The incident was the fatal crash investigation at County Line Road and Delmont Avenue that prompted road closures and a large emergency response involving Warminster Tow…

SHARE

by Jillian Pikora
News
Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying
Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying Controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss is defending CBS News' decision to fire Scott Pelley after the veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent accused her of "murdering" the iconic newsmagazine. Weiss addressed Pelley's firing on the network's morning call on Wednesday, June 3, The Guardian's Jeremy Barr reported. Her comments came about 12 hours after Pelley received a termination letter from newly appointed "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton over his criticism of the newsroom's direction under Weiss' leadership. During the call, Weiss claimed that Pelley brok…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
News
Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals
Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals A pill taken at bedtime may still be making decisions for drivers the next morning. A small clinical trial found that quetiapine, a psychiatric drug commonly known by the brand name Seroquel, may impair next-day reaction time and driving performance when used as an off-label sleep aid, StudyFinds reports. The study was published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Quetiapine is approved to treat conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also widely prescribed at lower doses for sleep problems, though that is considered off-label use. The trial involved 15 …

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
News
Phone Number Given To 12-Year-Old Girl In PA Child Luring Case; Texas Man Wanted: Police Phone Number Given To 12-Year-Old Girl In PA Child Luring Case; Texas Man Wanted: Police
Phone Number Given To 12-Year-Old Girl In PA Child Luring Case; Texas Man Wanted: Police A phone number handed to a 12-year-old girl helped police identify a man now wanted in a child luring case in Cumberland County, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 3. Ali Jibril, 25, is wanted on a charge of luring a child into a motor vehicle following an investigation by the Mechanicsburg Police Department. The case began when police received a report on Thursday, March 12, that a 12-year-old girl had been approached two days earlier outside a business in the first block of East Simpson Street in Mechanicsburg, according to police. The man allegedly engaged the girl in conversation…

SHARE

by Jillian Pikora
News
Injured Solo Sailor, 74, Rescued By Luxury Cruise Hundreds Of Miles Offshore (VIDEO) Injured Solo Sailor, 74, Rescued By Luxury Cruise Hundreds Of Miles Offshore (VIDEO)
Injured Solo Sailor, 74, Rescued By Luxury Cruise Hundreds Of Miles Offshore (Video) A solo sailor was rescued by a luxury cruise ship nearly 500 miles off the US coast after his sailboat was disabled in harsh conditions, officials said. The 74-year-old Canadian man was found aboard a 29-foot sailing vessel named Alice on Tuesday, May 26, the Coast Guard said in a news release. The sailboat had lost its mast and its engine stopped working while traveling from Hilo, Hawaii, to Vancouver, Canada. The crew of the cruise ship Silver Whisper diverted 120 miles from its planned route and rescued the sailor, who had injured his shoulder while traveling through strong winds an…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
News
Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals
Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals A highly contagious stomach bug is showing up in a way that can catch communities before doctor visits do. WastewaterSCAN data showed high norovirus levels nationally, including in the Northeast, according to its dashboard viewed Tuesday, June 2. WastewaterSCAN says it monitors norovirus and other infectious disease targets in wastewater samples across participating sites. Norovirus is often called the "stomach flu," but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is not related to influenza. It causes acute gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach or intestines. Sy…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
News
US College Student Vanishes During Family Trip To Japan US College Student Vanishes During Family Trip To Japan
US College Student Vanishes During Family Trip To Japan A family trip overseas has turned into a desperate search. James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student from Hoover, Alabama, was last seen on surveillance video in Kyoto, Japan, on Friday, May 29, during a family vacation. NBC affiliate WVTM 13 in Birmingham reported that Higginbotham was traveling in Japan with his family when he disappeared. His family said he arrived at Kyoto Station around 8:15 p.m. Friday. His phone last showed activity at 8:29 p.m. Before that, surveillance footage showed Higginbotham had made a purchase at a Kohnan hardware store in the Kyo…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
News
Child Among New Victims Added To Slumlord Lawsuit, Bucks County DA Says Child Among New Victims Added To Slumlord Lawsuit, Bucks County DA Says
Child Among New Victims Added To Slumlord Lawsuit, Bucks County DA Says A Bucks County landlord accused of forcing tenants to live in dangerous conditions is now facing additional allegations after more victims came forward, District Attorney Joe Khan announced on Tuesday, June 2. An amended civil complaint filed in Bucks County Court adds four more victims to the county's lawsuit against Richard Goetter, Ronald Goetter, and their business entity, R & R Enterprises, over conditions at 113 S. Main St. in Dublin Borough, according to the DA's Office. Among the newly identified tenants is a mother and her 11-year-old son who lived in the building from Decembe…

SHARE

by Jillian Pikora
News
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise A small but striking study is giving cancer researchers another reason to closely watch a new kind of treatment. An experimental personalized mRNA vaccine showed lasting results in some patients with pancreatic cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City reported. The phase 1 trial involved 16 patients who received the vaccine after pancreatic cancer surgery, along with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug. The vaccine, called autogene cevumeran, was custom-made for each patient using the unique genetic changes in that person’s tumor. In eight of the 16 patients, the…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
News
New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places
New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places For anyone dreaming of a waterfront address, this ranking may require a very deep breath. Monaco was named the world’s most expensive city in the 2025 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report from Henley & Partners and New World Wealth. The tiny city-state topped the report’s list of most expensive cities, with prime real estate averaging $38,800 per square meter. That means a 100-square-meter apartment, or about 1,076 square feet, would average about $3.88 million. New York City ranked second, with prime real estate averaging $27,500 per square meter. Hong Kong followed at $26,300 per square…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
News
Dozen People Sickened In Outbreak During Cruise Ship's Final Season Dozen People Sickened In Outbreak During Cruise Ship's Final Season
Dozen People Sickened In Outbreak During Cruise Ship's Final Season A dozen people were sickened in a gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard a National Geographic cruise, federal health officials said. The outbreak happened on the National Geographic Sea Bird, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday, June 1. The Alaskan cruise departed on Tuesday, May 26, and returned to port on Sunday, May 31. Nine out of 66 passengers reported being ill during the voyage, along with three of the 24 crew members aboard the ship, which will be retired after the 2026 season. The main symptoms were vomiting and diarrhea, and the outbreak…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
News
Scott Pelley Responds To '60 Minutes' Firing, Says Show 'Lost Its DNA' (UPDATE) Scott Pelley Responds To '60 Minutes' Firing, Says Show 'Lost Its DNA' (UPDATE)
Scott Pelley Responds To '60 Minutes' Firing, Says Show 'Lost Its DNA' (Update) Veteran correspondent Scott Pelley is responding to his firing from "60 Minutes" just one day after accusing controversial CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of "murdering" the iconic newsmagazine. The former "CBS Evening News" anchor was terminated "for cause" at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2. Pelley was notified of his firing in a letter from newly appointed "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton, which was first reported by Puck senior correspondent Dylan Byers. Pelley issued a statement blasting CBS News' right-wing pivot throughout President Donald Trump's secon…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
News
'The Situation' Shares Plan To Run For Governor, Teases Political Party 'The Situation' Shares Plan To Run For Governor, Teases Political Party
'The Situation' Shares Plan To Run For Governor, Teases Political Party Governor. Tan. Laundry? Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino says a run for governor may be in his future, though the former MTV "Jersey Shore" star is keeping voters guessing about one major detail: his political party. Sorrentino made the comments while speaking with News 12 New Jersey at the VUE Magazine Spring Edition Party in Wall Township. For the next few years, Sorrentino is keeping the focus on Archangel Centers, the addiction and mental health treatment network he co-founded. The dream is to have one in all 50 states. And after that? "You know, I will introduce everybody to Governor …

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
News
Driver Killed After Domestic Incident Ends In Airborne Bensalem Crash: Report (UPDATE) Driver Killed After Domestic Incident Ends In Airborne Bensalem Crash: Report (UPDATE)
Driver Killed After Domestic Incident Ends In Airborne Bensalem Crash: Report (Update) A driver was killed after fleeing a domestic-related incident and causing a violent multi-vehicle crash in Bucks County, 6abc Action News reported, citing Bensalem Police.  The crash happened at Bristol Road and Chestnut Avenue in Bensalem Township around 4:48 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, according to police. The driver of a Toyota RAV4 was found dead at the scene and has not yet been identified, authorities said. Investigators said the crash followed a domestic-related incident in Lower Southampton Township. The driver fled that scene at a high rate of speed on Bristol Road, 6abc Action …

SHARE

by Jillian Pikora
News
Murder Charge Filed In PA Shooting Death As Police Hunt Other Suspects Murder Charge Filed In PA Shooting Death As Police Hunt Other Suspects
Murder Charge Filed In PA Shooting Death As Police Hunt Other Suspects A man has been charged with murder in a fatal shooting that left another man dead and investigators searching for additional suspects, authorities announced on Tuesday, June 2. Darius Bolden, 23, of Coatesville, was charged in connection with the killing of Skyy Zayaz-Toney, according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office and Coatesville Police. The shooting happened shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, in the 1000 block of West Chester Road. ShotSpotter detected 22 gunshots in the area, authorities said. Zayaz-Toney was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and w…

SHARE

by Jillian Pikora
News
Actress Facing Backlash Over Photos With 12-Year-Old Son In Bed Actress Facing Backlash Over Photos With 12-Year-Old Son In Bed
Actress Facing Backlash Over Photos With 12-Year-Old Son In Bed A celebrity parenting post has turned into a fast-moving online debate. Actress and author Jenny Mollen, 47, is facing criticism after posting photos on Monday, May 25, showing her cuddling with her 12-year-old son on a bed. The Instagram post can be viewed here. View this post on Instagram People reported that the original caption was later replaced with a single period. When a commenter referred to the earlier wording, Mollen responded, “I said your eldest will be the most toxic bf you ever have. I stand by this!” Some social media users c…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
News
Triple Homicide That Killed PA Brothers Playing With Kittens Ends In Guilty Pleas Triple Homicide That Killed PA Brothers Playing With Kittens Ends In Guilty Pleas
Triple Homicide That Killed PA Brothers Playing With Kittens Ends In Guilty Pleas Three men charged in a Lebanon triple homicide that killed two young brothers playing with kittens and a 19-year-old family member have pleaded guilty, Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf announced Tuesday, June 2. Alex Torres-Santos, Ivan Claudio-Rosero, and James Fernandez-Reyes entered guilty pleas before Lebanon County Judge Charles T. Jones Jr. for their roles in the May 30, 2023, shooting in the 400 block of North 5th Street. The pleas are irrevocable, meaning the defendants cannot later change their minds and request a trial. The shooting claimed the lives of 8-year-old J…

SHARE

by Jillian Pikora
News
After Months Missing From Congress, Trump Says: 'Vote For Tom Kean' After Months Missing From Congress, Trump Says: 'Vote For Tom Kean'
After Months Missing From Congress, Trump Says: 'Vote For Tom Kean' President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr., despite the Republican lawmaker's months-long absence from his job. Kean was last seen on Thursday, March 5 and the lawmaker has missed more than 100 votes in Congress, with no one publicly saying where he is or why he has been out for so long. His office has said he has been dealing with a medical issue. Still, Kean, who was first elected to the seat in 2022, is seeking re-election while running unopposed in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 2. Trump announced his endorsement of Kean in a T…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
News
Cruise Ship Tied To Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Will Set Sail Again Cruise Ship Tied To Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Will Set Sail Again
Cruise Ship Tied To Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Will Set Sail Again The notorious cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak has been cleared to return to service. A deep cleaning and disinfection have been completed on MV Hondius, Oceanwide Expeditions announced in a news release on Monday, June 1. The Dutch company said the ship was approved to resume operations on Friday, May 30. The Hondius was tied to 13 hantavirus cases as of Tuesday, May 27, according to the World Health Organization. Three people died, including a Dutch man, his wife, and a passenger from Germany. More than a dozen biosecurity sp…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
News
Florida Principal Had No Idea About Fetty Wap Yearbook Lyric That Landed Her On Leave: Reports Florida Principal Had No Idea About Fetty Wap Yearbook Lyric That Landed Her On Leave: Reports
Florida Principal Had No Idea About Fetty Wap Yearbook Lyric That Landed Her On Leave: Reports A Florida principal has been placed on leave after a Fetty Wap lyric reportedly appeared beneath her name in a school yearbook without her knowledge. Trout Creek Academy Principal Katie O'Connell was placed on administrative leave May 20 amid an investigation into an "allegation of inappropriate conduct" after the quote, "Everybody hatin' we just call them fans though," appeared next to her name in the yearbook, according to First Coast News, an ABC affiliate. The quote is from Paterson, NJ rapper Fetty Rap's 2014 hit "Trap Queen." Fetty Wap was released from prison 11 months earlier t…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
News
New Date Announced For White House Correspondents' Dinner After April Shooting Incident New Date Announced For White House Correspondents' Dinner After April Shooting Incident
New Date Announced For White House Correspondents' Dinner After April Shooting Incident A major Washington media event is getting another chance after a chaotic night. The White House Correspondents' Dinner was disrupted Saturday, April 25, after gunshots were reported at the Washington Hilton while President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and more than 2,000 guests were at the event. The White House Correspondents' Association will hold the rescheduled dinner on Friday, July 24, WHCA President Weijia Jiang, CBS News senior White House correspondent, announced on X. “I’m proud to share the WHCD will be held on 07/24,” Jiang said. “Our first d…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
News
Body Found In Burned Van Ruled Suicide In PA: Coroner Body Found In Burned Van Ruled Suicide In PA: Coroner
Body Found In Burned Van Ruled Suicide In PA: Coroner A body discovered inside a burned van in Pennsylvania has been identified, and the death has been ruled a suicide, the county coroner announced on Tuesday, June 2. The victim was identified as a 69-year-old Oley Township resident following an autopsy, according to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel. The man was found in the rear of a van after firefighters extinguished a vehicle fire in the 4000 block of Friedensburg Road in Oley Township on Tuesday, May 26. The initial call reporting the vehicle fire was received by the Berks County 911 Center at approximately 9:43 a.m., according to…

SHARE

by Jillian Pikora
News
Viral Video Of Bleach Poured On Cat Food Lands PA Woman Animal Cruelty Charges (WATCH) Viral Video Of Bleach Poured On Cat Food Lands PA Woman Animal Cruelty Charges (WATCH)
Viral Video Of Bleach Poured On Cat Food Lands PA Woman Animal Cruelty Charges (Watch) A woman caught on video pouring bleach onto food meant for neighborhood cats is now facing criminal charges. The video, which spread widely online and sparked outrage among animal lovers, led investigators to charge Lauren Ashley Carter, 35, of Chester with two counts of misdemeanor cruelty to animals, according to court records. Residents first sounded the alarm in April after a video appeared to show Carter pouring a liquid believed to be bleach onto piles of cat food left out for a colony of neighborhood cats in Chester, Delaware County. The woman who recorded the video said she has be…

SHARE

by Jillian Pikora
News
Homicide Suspect Found Dead In Alabama After Fatal Manheim Borough Shooting Homicide Suspect Found Dead In Alabama After Fatal Manheim Borough Shooting
Homicide Suspect Found Dead In Alabama After Fatal Manheim Borough Shooting A York city man charged in the fatal shooting of a woman in Manheim Borough was found dead in Alabama hours after police issued a homicide warrant for his arrest, authorities announced Tuesday, June 2. Michael Anthony Boccia, 36, of the 200 block of East Princess Street in York city, was found dead inside his vehicle near Cullman, Alabama, in what investigators believe was a suicide, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Boccia had been charged with criminal homicide in the shooting death of Keshia M. Gonzalez, 37, at an apartment in the first block of North Main Str…

SHARE

by Jillian Pikora
News
Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Kills Man In Parents' Home, Police Say Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Kills Man In Parents' Home, Police Say
Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Kills Man In Parents' Home, Police Say What police describe as a hookup gone wrong ended with a Long Island man dead in his father's arms and a woman charged with murder. Kristin Sculley, 22, of Massapequa, was charged with Murder 2nd Degree in the death of Robert "Bobby" Michael Carragher Jr., 28, according to Nassau County police. Investigators said Carragher and Sculley met up at a bar before returning to the Beaumont Avenue home in Massapequa that he shared with his parents. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1, Sculley became angry and stabbed Carragher in the neck while he was sleeping, Nassau County Police Detec…

SHARE

by Jillian Pikora
News
Former '60 Minutes' Boss Warns Of 'Partisans And Ideologues' After CBS News Purge Former '60 Minutes' Boss Warns Of 'Partisans And Ideologues' After CBS News Purge
Former '60 Minutes' Boss Warns Of 'Partisans And Ideologues' After CBS News Purge A former executive producer of "60 Minutes" is warning about the direction of CBS News amid major staffing changes and a right-wing shift. Bill Owens made the comments while accepting the Gabe Pressman Truth to Power Award during a New York Press Club ceremony on Monday, June 1. The longtime showrunner resigned in April 2025, saying that "60 Minutes" was no longer journalistically independent as Paramount faced a lawsuit by President Donald Trump. The criticism also came days after his successor, "60 Minutes" veteran Tanya Simon, was among several end-of-season firings. Simon…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
News
Street Sweeper Strikes, Kills Scooter Rider On Route 272 In Lancaster County: Coroner Street Sweeper Strikes, Kills Scooter Rider On Route 272 In Lancaster County: Coroner
Street Sweeper Strikes, Kills Scooter Rider On Route 272 In Lancaster County: Coroner A Pennsylvania man was killed when a street sweeper struck the scooter he was riding along Route 272 over the weekend, officials said. David B. Snyder, 38, of New Providence, was found in the northbound lane of Route 272 near Shiprock Road in Pequea Township after authorities were called to the scene at 5:03 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. Snyder was riding a scooter at the time of the crash, officials said. Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber confirmed Snyder was struck by a street sweeper that was traveling between job sites and was not actively…

SHARE

by Jillian Pikora
News
Super El Niño Could Raise Hantavirus Risk Super El Niño Could Raise Hantavirus Risk
Super El Niño Could Raise Hantavirus Risk A powerful climate pattern could pose a health concern unrelated to storm tracks or temperatures. A potential Super El Niño could indirectly raise the risk of hantavirus cases by creating conditions that allow rodent populations to grow, according to Smithsonian educational material on El Niño and disease. The concern is not that El Niño itself causes hantavirus. The risk comes from what can happen afterward. Heavy rain and warmer conditions can lead to more vegetation. That gives rodents more food and shelter. When rodent populations surge, they can move closer to homes, cabins, sheds, ga…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
News
PA Native Sabrina Carpenter Fearing For Her Safety After Alleged Stalker Incident PA Native Sabrina Carpenter Fearing For Her Safety After Alleged Stalker Incident
PA Native Sabrina Carpenter Fearing For Her Safety After Alleged Stalker Incident A rising pop star says a frightening pattern at home crossed a dangerous line. Sabrina Carpenter was granted a temporary restraining order after an alleged stalker tried to enter her Los Angeles home and returned after being arrested, according to multiple reports. ABC7 Los Angeles reported that Carpenter filed for protection against William Applegate, 31, after a series of incidents at her residence. Court documents say Applegate first came to Carpenter’s attention Saturday, May 23, when he allegedly entered a neighbor’s property to get past security fencing and went to her front door, AB…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
News
Bethlehem Officials Fume As Rookie Cop Quits For 'Love Island USA' Bethlehem Officials Fume As Rookie Cop Quits For 'Love Island USA'
Bethlehem Officials Fume As Rookie Cop Quits For 'Love Island USA' Sean Reifel traded his Bethlehem police badge for a shot at love on national television, and not everyone at City Hall is cheering him on. The rookie officer and father was recently announced as one of 12 Islanders on Season 8 of Peacock's hit reality dating show "Love Island USA." Reifel was sworn into the Bethlehem Police Department on Aug. 18, 2025, according to a department social media post. His last day on the job was reportedly May 20. But as Reifel heads to the villa ahead of the show's Tuesday, June 2 premiere, local officials say his departure leaves behind more than an empty desk…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine