Independence Day Outlook Emerges With Active Pattern Throughout July 4th Week Independence Day Outlook Emerges With Active Pattern Throughout July 4th Week
Independence Day Outlook Emerges With Active Pattern Throughout July 4th Week The holiday countdown is coming with more than one weather wrinkle. A more active and unsettled pattern is expected to build in the days leading up to the July Fourth weekend, with heat, humidity, storm chances, and travel impacts all on the board for parts of the Northeast. The National Weather Service Eastern Region said this week's heat will be worth watching, especially for anyone with outdoor plans ahead of the holiday weekend. AccuWeather says a large heat dome will expand across the central and eastern US before Independence Day. The core of the heat is expected to remain centered …
Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch
Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch A concert moment meant to thrill the crowd briefly sent fans into worry mode. Harry Styles choked on water before falling to the stage during a performance at Wembley Stadium in London on Friday, June 26. The 32-year-old singer was performing "As It Was" near the end of the show when the incident happened. Videos posted on social media show Styles finishing his fan-favorite “whale” move, in which he takes water into his mouth and spits it upward like a spout. After the move, he appeared to choke on the remaining water and fell onto his back, while coughing and trying to catch his breath. …
New Dairy Queen Flavors Celebrate Summer's Return New Dairy Queen Flavors Celebrate Summer's Return
New Dairy Queen Flavors Celebrate Summer's Return Dairy Queen is adding several new flavors and treats to its menu just in time for summer. DQ is launching three new Blizzard Treats and a patriotic Stars & Stripes Misty Slush Float, the chain announced. The new items will be available at participating locations starting on Monday, June 29. The new Blizzard Cup Lineup is inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The international flavors include Strawberry Mango-flavored Mochi, Biscoff Cookie, and Mexican-style Hot Chocolate. The Strawberry Mango-flavored Mochi Blizzard Treat features mango-flavored mochi pieces and strawberr…
Nationwide Potato Chip Recall Gets Highest FDA Risk Classification Nationwide Potato Chip Recall Gets Highest FDA Risk Classification
Nationwide Potato Chip Recall Gets Highest FDA Risk Classification A snack recall first issued in the spring now carries the federal government’s most serious warning level. The US Food and Drug Administration has upgraded the recall of certain Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips to Class I, its highest-risk classification. A Class I recall means there is a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The recall involves about 684,000 bags of chips sold nationwide because a seasoning ingredient may be contaminated with Salmonella. Utz Quality Foods first announced the voluntary reca…
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Minivan In PA ID'd By Coroner Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Minivan In PA ID'd By Coroner
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Minivan In PA ID'd By Coroner A motorcyclist collided with a minivan at an intersection in Pennsylvania, the coroner's office announced on Sunday, June 28. Larry Pergola Jr., 49, was riding a motorcycle when it collided with a minivan at the intersection of St. Lawrence Avenue and Shelbourne Road in Exeter Township, according to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel.  Berks County 911 received the call for the crash at 12:11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27. Pergola was taken to Reading Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:56 a.m., the coroner explained. The Berks County Coroner's Office was notified by Reading…
Driver Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Pennsylvania, Coroner Says Driver Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Pennsylvania, Coroner Says
Driver Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Pennsylvania, Coroner Says Driver was killed after his vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a tree early Saturday morning, authorities announced on Sunday, June 28.  The single-vehicle crash happened at about 6:08 a.m. Saturday, June 27, in front of 1832 Old Swede Road, according to the Berks County Coroner's Office.  The 56-year-old man, who was the vehicle's sole occupant, drove off the roadway and struck a tree, according to the preliminary investigation.  Emergency responders extricated the driver from the wreckage before he was taken to Reading Hospital, where he died despite lifesaving effo…
Scammers Target Data Breach Fears: How To Stay Safe Scammers Target Data Breach Fears: How To Stay Safe
Scammers Target Data Breach Fears: How To Stay Safe Data breach scams are on the rise, with cybercriminals exploiting real breaches to trick victims into handing over personal information.  These scams involve fake notifications sent by email, text, or phone calls, often claiming that your data has been exposed. Scammers use tactics like creating a sense of urgency or impersonating trusted entities, such as banks, government agencies, or credit-monitoring companies. The goal is to scare victims into clicking malicious links, providing login credentials, or even making payments for fake services. Michael Bruemmer, head of global data-br…
Murder Suicide: 2nd Victim ID'd After Lancaster County Central Park Shooting (UPDATE) Murder Suicide: 2nd Victim ID'd After Lancaster County Central Park Shooting (UPDATE)
Murder Suicide: 2nd Victim ID'd After Lancaster County Central Park Shooting (Update) A shooting at Lancaster County Central Park has been ruled a murder-suicide after the second victim died from his injuries, authorities announced Saturday, June 27. Kevin Lucas, 47, of Lititz, died from a gunshot wound to the neck, and his death was ruled a homicide, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. Brandon Cunningham, 32, of East Hempfield Township, died Friday at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital from a gunshot wound to the head, and his death was ruled a suicide.  Lancaster Township police officers and Lancaster County Park Rangers were dispatched for repor…
Major Weather Pattern Shift Brewing Ahead Of July 4th Weekend Major Weather Pattern Shift Brewing Ahead Of July 4th Weekend
Major Weather Pattern Shift Brewing Ahead Of July 4th Weekend The Northeast is about to trade its quieter stretch for something hotter, heavier, and more unsettled. Click here for a new, updated story: Big Weather Swings Taking Shape Before July 4th Weekend A major pattern change is expected to build next week ahead of the July Fourth holiday weekend, bringing rising heat, higher humidity, and a renewed threat of storms to parts of the region. The National Weather Service Eastern Region said the heat next week will be worth watching, especially for anyone with outdoor plans ahead of the holiday weekend. The National Weather Service Eas…
Officer Thrown Onto Hood By Fleeing Gun Suspect's Car In Philly: Police Officer Thrown Onto Hood By Fleeing Gun Suspect's Car In Philly: Police
Officer Thrown Onto Hood By Fleeing Gun Suspect's Car In Philly: Police A Philadelphia police officer was struck and thrown onto the hood of a fleeing vehicle during a traffic stop tied to a report of a person with a gun in the city's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood on Friday night, June 26, police announced. The incident happened around 10:06 p.m. near 19th and Norris streets, where officers spotted a vehicle matching the description from the earlier gun call, Philadelphia Police Inspector D.F. Pace explained at a press conference. The vehicle initially pulled over but suddenly shifted into reverse, crashing into two marked police vehicles before striking an o…
Helmeted Cyclist Killed In SUV Crash Turning Onto Berks Road Helmeted Cyclist Killed In SUV Crash Turning Onto Berks Road
Helmeted Cyclist Killed In SUV Crash Turning Onto Berks Road A 78-year-old bicyclist has died after an SUV turned into his path in Berks County, the coroner announced on Saturday, June 27. John Barton Renninger, of the first block of East Summit Street in Mohnton Borough, was riding his bicycle eastbound on Revere Boulevard (Route 724) in Spring Township shortly before 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, when a westbound SUV attempted to make a left turn onto Cloister Court and struck him, Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said. Despite wearing a helmet, Renninger suffered fatal injuries in the crash, the coroner said. He was pronounced dead after bein…
Thousands Of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled Over Software Issue Thousands Of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled Over Software Issue
Thousands Of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled Over Software Issue A new safety recall is putting thousands of owners on notice. Toyota is recalling 20,991 electric vehicles, including Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru models, over a software issue that could cause a loss of drive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects certain 2026 model-year Toyota bZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. The affected vehicles include 11,495 Toyota bZ models, 4,739 Lexus RZ models, and 4,757 Subaru Solterra models, according to NHTSA. The issue involves the battery electronic control unit, or ECU. Toyota said the software …