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Baskin-Robbins Wants To Cure Your 'Sunday Scaries' With Charity Fundraiser: Here's How Baskin-Robbins Wants To Cure Your 'Sunday Scaries' With Charity Fundraiser: Here's How
Baskin-Robbins Wants To Cure Your 'Sunday Scaries' With Charity Fundraiser: Here's How If you usually get the "Sunday scaries" before the start of a new week, Baskin-Robbins wants to make the end of your weekend a little sweeter. The ice cream chain is launching a "Sundae Scaries" fundraiser throughout August. Every Sunday, $1 from each sundae sold at participating locations will be donated to the Joy in Childhood Foundation, which supports children and families in local communities. The effort is similar to the annual Iced Coffee Day held by fellow Inspire Brands chain Dunkin', which also raises money for the foundation. "Whether you're easing into a new week, treating…

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by Chris Spiker
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Dunkin's Viral Beverage Buckets Returning With New Upgrade: When To Get One Dunkin's Viral Beverage Buckets Returning With New Upgrade: When To Get One
Dunkin's Viral Beverage Buckets Returning With New Upgrade: When To Get One Dunkin's viral drink buckets are returning for the summer, along with a new solution to a big problem. The 48-ounce Iced Beverage Buckets are returning to participating locations nationwide, Dunkin' announced in a blog post on Wednesday, July 29. The limited-time buckets will be available on Friday, Aug. 7, while supplies last. Customers can buy a bucket for $12.99, filled with their choice of Dunkin' iced coffee or a Refresher. "Whether you're heading to the beach, spending the day by the pool or running weekend errands, our Iced Beverage Buckets make it easy to keep t…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
This Quick, Easy Routine May Lower Stress In Minutes, Study Finds This Quick, Easy Routine May Lower Stress In Minutes, Study Finds
This Quick, Easy Routine May Lower Stress In Minutes, Study Finds A simple change of scenery may offer a surprisingly fast reset when the day starts feeling overwhelming. Ten quiet minutes in a restored forest while listening to recorded birdsong produced the lowest stress ratings and the most positive feelings in a study of 106 North Carolina State University students. The research was published in the journal Environmental Conservation and summarized by StudyFinds. Researchers tested four combinations of surroundings and sound. Participants visited a restored forest along a creek and a gray, built-up location outside the university’s student union. At…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
This NJ Cop Disguised As A Shrub Just Wrote 74 Tickets In 6 Hours This NJ Cop Disguised As A Shrub Just Wrote 74 Tickets In 6 Hours
This NJ Cop Disguised As A Shrub Just Wrote 74 Tickets In 6 Hours Leaf it to New Jersey police to get creative in their fight against distracted driving, and it was tree-mendously effective. An officer disguised as a shrub helped catch 74 distracted drivers in just six hours during an enforcement detail in the borough's downtown, Dunellen police said Wednesday, July 29. The operation took place on the 100 block of North Washington Avenue, where officers targeted violations of New Jersey's handheld cellphone law in one of Dunellen's busiest pedestrian corridors. "🌿 Did you spot our 'shrub' today? If you had your head buried in your phone, probably not! 👀📱…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Drowned 3-Year-Old Had Been Missing Before Being Found In Neighbor's NJ Pool, Cops (UPDATE) Drowned 3-Year-Old Had Been Missing Before Being Found In Neighbor's NJ Pool, Cops (UPDATE)
Drowned 3-Year-Old Had Been Missing Before Being Found In Neighbor's NJ Pool, Cops (Update) The 3-year-old girl who drowned in a backyard pool this week had been reported missing before being found unresponsive in a backyard Bergen County swimming pool, authorities announced. Englewood Cliffs officers responded to a report of a missing child at approximately 2:06 p.m., Officer in Charge Lt. James Tracy said. As officers searched the area, they found the child unresponsive in a neighbor's backyard pool, Tracy said.  Officers immediately began life-saving measures before the girl was taken to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead, police said…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Millions Are Watching NJ TikToker's Breakup Millions Are Watching NJ TikToker's Breakup
Millions Are Watching NJ TikToker's Breakup A New Jersey influencer is turning heartbreak into a viral storyline on TikTok this month. A tearful TikTok posted by Carly Weinstein, 29, announcing the end of her relationship with Ethan Lewkowicz on Wednesday, July 8, skyrocketed video to more than 2.7 million views. Weinstein, who grew up in Mendham and founded her lifestyle website Au Courant Life while in college, said she realized something was missing as the couple began talking seriously about marriage. Weinstein said she had pictured marrying Ethan, whom she met shortly after turning 27, but called ending the relat…

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by Cecilia Levine
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15 Injuries Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Stools: What To Know 15 Injuries Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Stools: What To Know
15 Injuries Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Stools: What To Know A popular kitchen step stool is being recalled after more than a dozen children were injured, officials said. Shenzhen Muqiqu Creative Development issued the recall for about 91,000 Woodure Toddler Kitchen Step Stools, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The stools can collapse or tip over while being used, increasing the risk of serious injury or death. A child's torso can also fit through openings on the front and back sides, creating an entrapment hazard. There have been at least 22 reports of instability or tip-overs, according to the CPSC. Fifteen injurie…

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by Chris Spiker
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Chips Ahoy! Launches First-Ever Mystery Flavor With $25K Prize: How To Win Chips Ahoy! Launches First-Ever Mystery Flavor With $25K Prize: How To Win
Chips Ahoy! Launches First-Ever Mystery Flavor With $25K Prize: How To Win Chips Ahoy! is launching its first-ever mystery flavor and asking fans to figure out what's inside. The cookie brand announced the limited-edition Chips Ahoy Mystery Cookie in a news release on Thursday, July 30. The secret flavor will remain under wraps until Halloween, which falls on Saturday, Oct. 31. The cookies are available in limited quantities through SnackWorks' TikTok Shop storefront before they roll out to stores nationwide on Monday, Aug. 10. "For Gen Z, snacking and gaming aren't just pastimes, but how they connect, recharge and build community," said Mili Laddha, senior direc…

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by Chris Spiker
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Send This To Your Single Friend In NYC: 'Love Is Blind' Is Casting Send This To Your Single Friend In NYC: 'Love Is Blind' Is Casting
Send This To Your Single Friend In NYC: 'Love Is Blind' Is Casting Think you've swiped enough? Netflix is giving New York City singles a chance to ditch the dating apps and find romance the old-fashioned "Love Is Blind" way — without ever seeing their match. The streaming giant has officially opened casting for "Love Is Blind: New York City," inviting single men and women who are "brave, open-minded, and ready for a committed relationship" to apply. The announcement poses one simple question: "Are you ready to find out if LOVE is truly blind?" Interested hopefuls can submit an application at LIBCasting.com. The Emmy-nominated reality dating series …

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by Cecilia Levine
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30+ Fires, Person's Death Spark Massive Refrigerator Recall From NJ Importer 30+ Fires, Person's Death Spark Massive Refrigerator Recall From NJ Importer
30+ Fires, Person's Death Spark Massive Refrigerator Recall From NJ Importer More than 121,000 retro-style refrigerators are being recalled after dozens caught fire, including one blaze linked to a death, officials said. Galanz Americas issued the recall for about 121,680 Galanz Retro Refrigerators, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. Internal electrical components can short-circuit and ignite, creating serious fire and burn hazards. The CPSC is aware of 34 fires involving the refrigerators. One person was killed in one of the fires, according to firefighters. The recall covers model numbers BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, G…

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by Chris Spiker
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Bergen County Man Sexually Assaults Teen Relative: Prosecutor Bergen County Man Sexually Assaults Teen Relative: Prosecutor
Bergen County Man Sexually Assaults Teen Relative: Prosecutor A 36-year-old Bergen County man has been charged with sexually assaulting a teen he was related to, authorities said Thursday, July 30. A criminal complaint obtained by Daily Voice says that Kristian S. Peralta-Montano, of Fair Lawn, was related to the victim, who was between 16 and 18 years old. The Fair Lawn Police Department contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit on Wednesday, July 29, regarding an alleged sexual assault, Prosecutor Mark Musella said. An investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Fair Lawn Police Department rev…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Warren Twp Man Possessed Child Porn: Prosecutor Warren Twp Man Possessed Child Porn: Prosecutor
Warren Twp Man Possessed Child Porn: Prosecutor A 33-year-old Somerset County man was arrested and charged with distributing and possessing child porn, authorities announced Thursday, July 30. An investigation into Craig Babcock, a Warren resident, was launched in May after authorities received a tip concerning the possession of files depicting the sexual abuse and/or exploitation of a minor via a messaging application platform, Somerset County First Assistant Prosecutor Annemarie Mueller, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Warren Township Chief of Police Robert Ferr…

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by Sam Barron