NY Woman Suffered Paranoia Before Falling Into NJ Trash Chute At Luxury High-Rise: Cops NY Woman Suffered Paranoia Before Falling Into NJ Trash Chute At Luxury High-Rise: Cops
NY Woman Suffered Paranoia Before Falling Into NJ Trash Chute At Luxury High-Rise: Cops A 25-year-old New York woman was suffering from what a witness described as "paranoia" before she entered a trash chute on the 14th floor of a Hackensack apartment building and became trapped several stories below, police said. The incident unfolded at approximately 1:03 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at 150 Main St., where Bergen County Communications received a 911 call reporting that a person had fallen into a garbage chute at a luxury apartment building, according to Hackensack police. Police said their investigation indicates the woman had ingested alcohol and a combination of narcotics before r…
Six Fires, Burns Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Security Cameras Six Fires, Burns Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Security Cameras
Six Fires, Burns Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Security Cameras More than 320,000 security cameras are being recalled after several exploded, caught fire, and caused burn injuries. Wyze Labs recalled about 321,360 Wyze Solar Cam Pan security cameras in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, June 4. Another 2,560 cameras were sold in Canada. Incorrect assembly instructions can cause owners to accidentally puncture the metal casing of the camera's lithium-ion battery. That can cause the battery to rapidly overheat, creating fire and burn hazards. Wyze has received 13 reports of the cameras overheating, according to the…
20-Year-Old US Army Soldier Dies While Stationed At Fort Riley 20-Year-Old US Army Soldier Dies While Stationed At Fort Riley
20-Year-Old US Army Soldier Dies While Stationed At Fort Riley A mother says she is "broken" after the death of her 20-year-old son, a Pennsylvania native serving with the U.S. Army in Kansas. Charles "Chunkie" Aloysius Ciancaglione Jr., a lifelong resident of Media, passed away on Friday, May 30, while stationed in Kansas with the United States Army, according to his obituary released by Nolan Fidale Funeral Homes Friday, June 5. Ciancaglione was assigned to Fort Riley and had risen to the rank of Cavalry Scout after enlisting on March 22, 2024. He served as an operator for Bradley Fighting Vehicles, according to the obituary. A member of Penncrest H…
Penn State Senior Killed In Apparent Phone Robbery Steps From South Philly Home Penn State Senior Killed In Apparent Phone Robbery Steps From South Philly Home
Penn State Senior Killed In Apparent Phone Robbery Steps From South Philly Home A Penn State senior weeks away from graduation was shot and killed while walking home just steps from his South Philadelphia house during an apparent cellphone robbery early Saturday morning, police and family members said. William J. "Billy" Schmidt, 22, was walking home when he was shot on the 1900 block of Durfor Street at approximately 1:32 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, according to Philadelphia police. Officers from the city's 1st District responded to a report of a person with a gun and found Schmidt lying in the roadway suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest, police said. He was tr…
Cause Of Death Released For 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head, 72 Cause Of Death Released For 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head, 72
Cause Of Death Released For 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head, 72 A familiar face from two beloved TV worlds is being remembered by fans across generations. Anthony Head, the British actor known for "Buffy The Vampire Slayer," "Ted Lasso," and "Merlin," died after complications from pneumonia, according to multiple reports on Friday, June 5. NBC News reported that Head’s family confirmed his death. BBC News also reported that his daughters, Emily Head and Daisy Head, said he died surrounded by family. He was 72. Head was best known to many US viewers as Rupert Giles, the librarian, Watcher, and mentor to Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Buffy Summers in "Buffy T…
New iPhone Update Targets Charging Issue: What To Know New iPhone Update Targets Charging Issue: What To Know
New iPhone Update Targets Charging Issue: What To Know A small iPhone update could make a big difference for some users. Apple has just released iOS 26.5.1, a targeted software update for select newer iPhone models. The update fixes a wired charging issue affecting iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models when the battery is nearly drained, according to Apple’s iOS 26 release notes. Apple’s security release page says iOS 26.5.1 is available for all iPhone 17 models and iPhone Air. The company also says the update has no published CVE entries, meaning Apple did not list any security vulnerabilities fixed in the release. MacRumors reported that the upda…
Parents Share Heartbreak After Missing 20-Year-Old Found Dead During Family Vacation In Japan Parents Share Heartbreak After Missing 20-Year-Old Found Dead During Family Vacation In Japan
Parents Share Heartbreak After Missing 20-Year-Old Found Dead During Family Vacation In Japan A search that stretched across continents is now giving way to grief. The family of James "Weston" Higginbotham, the 20-year-old US college student found dead in Japan, shared its heartbreak in a Facebook post on Saturday, June 6. "Our family is heartbroken to share that Weston was found deceased by a volunteer search-and-rescue group in a mountainous area outside of Kyoto," parents Nancy and Keith Higginbotham wrote. "The grief we feel is impossible to put into words. "We are forever grateful for the time we had with our sweet, precious Weston, but cannot begin to understand what lif…
NJ Third In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why NJ Third In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why
NJ Third In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why Workers in many Northeast states earn some of the highest incomes in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the States Where People Have the Highest Income on Tuesday, June 2. The personal finance website compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on the average annual income of the top 5% and bottom 20% of earners, along with the median annual income for all residents. The report adjusted income figures for cost of living and examined how earnings compare across different income groups. "The highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States …
Most Americans Can't Afford Cheapest Seats At NBA Finals: Trump's Response? Most Americans Can't Afford Cheapest Seats At NBA Finals: Trump's Response?
Most Americans Can't Afford Cheapest Seats At NBA Finals: Trump's Response? It's not too late to see the New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, June 8. As long as you have $8,800 to spare, at a minimum. That's pocket change for President Donald Trump, who is expected to attend the game. When told that most Americans can't afford tickets to marquee sporting events, Trump offered a blunt response: "It's sort of semi-free to watch it on TV. That's the way life goes," said the president, who spent his Friday at a Wisconsin event for "some of the most loyal, hardworking patriots," farmers. …
Cigarette Drops In Driver's Lap, Car Topples Pole Onto Cars In Palisades Park Cigarette Drops In Driver's Lap, Car Topples Pole Onto Cars In Palisades Park
Cigarette Drops In Driver's Lap, Car Topples Pole Onto Cars In Palisades Park A Pennsylvania woman crashed into a utility pole in Bergen County on Saturday, June 6, after a cigarette fell into her lap, police said. The driver, 42, was behind the wheel of a gray Dodge Ram 1500 pickup when she swerved and struck the pole at approximately 2 p.m., Palisades Park Police Capt. James Rotundo said. The truck then hit three parked vehicles, according to Rotundo. The impact destroyed the utility pole, causing wires and the pole itself to fall onto two additional vehicles parked at a nearby auto shop, police said. The driver and her passengers refused medical attentio…
Storm Topples Trees, Knocks Out Power, Closes Lanes Across North Jersey Storm Topples Trees, Knocks Out Power, Closes Lanes Across North Jersey
Storm Topples Trees, Knocks Out Power, Closes Lanes Across North Jersey Multiple incidents tied to a fast-moving storm caused lane closures, a power outage, and traffic disruptions across North Jersey on Saturday evening, June 6, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. A downed tree was reported on Route 287 southbound north of Exit 47 for Route 202 in Montville Township as of 7:49 p.m., NJDOT said. Two of the highway's three southbound lanes were closed. A second downed tree was reported on Route 17 southbound south of Passaic Street in Rochelle Park as of 7:46 p.m., according to NJDOT. One of the highway's two southbound lanes was closed. A…
Major Beer Brand Offering Free Pints To 'Work From Bar' During 2026 World Cup Major Beer Brand Offering Free Pints To 'Work From Bar' During 2026 World Cup
Major Beer Brand Offering Free Pints To 'Work From Bar' During 2026 World Cup Stella Artois is offering to pick up part of the bar tab for some soccer fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Anheuser-Busch announced Stella's "Work From Bar" promotion in a news release on Tuesday, June 2. The beer brand will put $100,000 of its "marketing budget" toward fans who buy a Stella Artois or Stella Artois 0.0 while watching the World Cup. Fans can take part from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during weekday FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. After purchasing a Stella, they can submit their receipt as an "expense report" on the brand's website. The promo comes as about 20 group-stage mat…