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Midair Scare: 2 American Airlines Jets With Same Flight Number Nearly Collide Midair Scare: 2 American Airlines Jets With Same Flight Number Nearly Collide
Midair Scare: 2 American Airlines Jets With Same Flight Number Nearly Collide A routine airport operation turned into an extraordinary test for an air traffic controller watching two radar targets converge. Two American Airlines jets operating as Flight 2482 found themselves on converging paths near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Friday, Aug. 14, according to multiple reports. One aircraft was arriving from Chicago as the other departed Phoenix under the same flight number, creating potentially dangerous confusion over radio instructions. The controller quickly began identifying them as “American 2482 on the arrival” and “American 2482 on the departure,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fires Cause $80K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Of Popular Minifridges Fires Cause $80K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Of Popular Minifridges
Fires Cause $80K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Of Popular Minifridges A popular line of minifridges is being recalled after several overheated and caught fire, officials said. Cooluli is recalling about 250,000 of its 10-liter and 15-liter minifridges, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Aug. 13. An electrical switch in the minifridges can short-circuit, posing fire and burn hazards. There have been at least 19 reports of the minifridges "smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating or catching fire." One person reported a smoke inhalation injury, while the incidents caused more than $80,000 in property damage, according to …

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by Chris Spiker
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60 Charged In $61K SNAP Trafficking Scheme At PA Grocery Stores: Officials 60 Charged In $61K SNAP Trafficking Scheme At PA Grocery Stores: Officials
60 Charged In $61K SNAP Trafficking Scheme At PA Grocery Stores: Officials Sixty people have been charged in a major SNAP trafficking operation that allegedly used rogue benefit terminals to steal more than $61,000 in public assistance in Harrisburg, state officials announced on Friday, Aug. 14. Two store operators and 58 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients were charged following a multi-year investigation centered on a grocery store at 2200 North 6th Street, according to the Pennsylvania Office of State Inspector General and Dauphin County District Attorney's Office. The store initially operated as Antonios Grocery IV LLC, where investigators say…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early
Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early The Hershey Company is unwrapping its Halloween lineup early as more people get into the spooky spirit months before October. Hershey announced its 2026 Halloween lineup on Thursday, Aug. 13. The eastern Pennsylvania candy giant called it the company's largest and most diverse seasonal portfolio. The lineup is highlighted by the return of Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Fangs, which are coming back for the first time since 2024. The fang-shaped treat features the brand's Cookies 'N' Creme flavor in a Halloween design. Here are some other new and returning Halloween favorites for 2026: K…

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by Chris Spiker
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8-Year-Old Child Killed In Farm Equipment 'Mishap' In PA, Coroner Says 8-Year-Old Child Killed In Farm Equipment 'Mishap' In PA, Coroner Says
8-Year-Old Child Killed In Farm Equipment 'Mishap' In PA, Coroner Says An 8-year-old child was killed in a farm equipment mishap in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Friday, Aug. 14. The incident happened at 392 Slater Road in Stoneboro, Lake Township, Mercer County, earlier Friday morning, according to Mercer County Coroner John A. Libonati. The child was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:15 a.m., Libonati said. The Mercer County Coroner's Office and Pennsylvania State Police investigated the scene with assistance from the Stoneboro Fire Department and Superior Ambulance Service. The child's cause of death was blunt force injury to the head, and the…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Apple’s Foldable iPhone Nears: What To Know Now Apple’s Foldable iPhone Nears: What To Know Now
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Nears: What To Know Now Apple is preparing to launch its first foldable iPhone, potentially named the iPhone Ultra or iPhone Fold, in September 2026, according to multiple reports.  The highly anticipated device is expected to debut with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, marking a significant milestone in Apple’s smartphone lineup. The foldable iPhone is rumored to feature a book-style design with a 7.6-inch folding display and a 5.3-inch cover screen, offering users a hybrid experience between an iPhone and an iPad. Bloomberg reports that the device will support multitasking with an iPad-like interface, allow…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Pedestrian Killed After Chain-Reaction Crash In Pennsylvania Pedestrian Killed After Chain-Reaction Crash In Pennsylvania
Pedestrian Killed After Chain-Reaction Crash In Pennsylvania A woman died after a chain-reaction crash sent a parked vehicle into her on a Pennsylvania street Friday morning, Aug. 14, police announced. The crash happened in the 2300 block of Derry Street around 10:30 a.m., according to the Harrisburg Bureau of Police. A vehicle traveling west on Derry Street struck a stationary vehicle, police said. The impact pushed the stationary vehicle into the pedestrian, leaving her critically injured. The woman was taken to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries, according to police. Her identity has not been released. The Harrisburg Police…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Popular Infant Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks: What To Know Popular Infant Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks: What To Know
Popular Infant Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks: What To Know More than 20,000 infant car seats and travel systems are being recalled because a faulty recline indicator can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Evenflo Company issued the recall for 22,981 Revolve180 LiteMax NXT child seats and products that include them, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report submitted on Thursday, Aug. 6. The recall covers standalone Revolve180 LiteMax NXT infant seats, a Revolve180 LiteMax NXT base, Omni Ultra Travel Systems, and several Shyft Intuiti Travel Systems. The products were manufactured through Monday, March …

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by Chris Spiker
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Maryland Motor Scooter Rider Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash While Touring Pennsylvania Maryland Motor Scooter Rider Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash While Touring Pennsylvania
Maryland Motor Scooter Rider Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash While Touring Pennsylvania A Maryland woman participating in a tour group was killed in a collision involving a motor scooter and tractor-trailer in Pennsylvania, officials announced on Friday, Aug. 14. Sandra Weinreich, 59 of Baltimore County, Maryland, was operating the motor scooter when the crash happened at the intersection of Summit Hill Drive and Iva Road in Paradise Township at 4:44 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. Coroner investigators responded to the scene and found Weinreich, who was pronounced dead, officials said. She had been participating in a Lancaster Co…

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by Jillian Pikora
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FDA Raises Massive Egg Recall To Highest Risk Level FDA Raises Massive Egg Recall To Highest Risk Level
FDA Raises Massive Egg Recall To Highest Risk Level A food-safety action already affecting millions of kitchen staples has escalated sharply under a federal risk review. The Food and Drug Administration now lists more than 38 million eggs in the Midwest Poultry Services recall and has classified the action as Class I, the agency’s highest risk level, according to its enforcement record. The updated total is roughly double the 19,074,924 eggs described in the company’s original recall announcement on Wednesday, July 22. A Class I designation means exposure to the recalled product carries a reasonable probability of causing serious health con…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
These US Beaches Have Highest, Lowest Theft Risks: New Study These US Beaches Have Highest, Lowest Theft Risks: New Study
These US Beaches Have Highest, Lowest Theft Risks: New Study A new study reveals which beaches have the highest risk of thieves taking your belongings. The Action Network released a ranking of the US beach areas with the highest theft risk on Monday, Aug. 10. The sports gambling media outlet analyzed property crime data surrounding more than 500 beaches nationwide. The study looked at four crimes based on ZIP code-level data from CrimeGrade.org. Theft received the largest weight at 40%, followed by robbery at 30%, vehicle theft at 20%, and burglary at 10%. Researchers also adjusted for tourism by using an "effective daily population" …

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by Chris Spiker
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Flock Around, Find Out: NJ Man Praised After Allegedly Destroying Controversial Cop Cam Flock Around, Find Out: NJ Man Praised After Allegedly Destroying Controversial Cop Cam
Flock Around, Find Out: NJ Man Praised After Allegedly Destroying Controversial Cop Cam A 31-year-old New Jersey man was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 13, for cutting down a Flock safety camera, police said. Andrew Wardell, a Brick resident, intentionally cut down the Flock camera at 181 Drum Point Rd. by the Exxon gas station on Wednesday, July 8, Brick Township police said. Wardell is charged with criminal mischief, police said. Wardell's arrest comes amid national controversy over Flock cameras. Earlier this week, three deputies in Georgia were arrested for using the license plate readers to stalk people, some of whom they were dating. In response, Flock rolled out new safegua…

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by Sam Barron