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Major Air Bag Safety Concern Sparks Massive Land Rover Recall: What To Know Major Air Bag Safety Concern Sparks Massive Land Rover Recall: What To Know
Major Air Bag Safety Concern Sparks Massive Land Rover Recall: What To Know More than 250,000 Land Rover SUVs are being recalled because corrosion could prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. Jaguar Land Rover North America issued the recall for about 250,857 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Friday, June 12. The affected SUVs include 2020-2026 Land Rover Defenders, 2021-2026 Land Rover Discoverys, and 2022-2026 Land Rover Range Rovers. The problem involves the driver's air bag clockspring connector, which may develop fretting corrosion over time. The corrosion can increase electrical resis…

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by Chris Spiker
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Pickup Driver Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-83 Crash: PA State Police Pickup Driver Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-83 Crash: PA State Police
Pickup Driver Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-83 Crash: PA State Police A pickup truck driver was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 83 early Monday, June 29, Pennsylvania State Police said. The crash happened just before 6 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-83 near mile marker 32.9 in Newberry Township, where traffic had backed up through a weekend work zone that was in the process of being cleared, according to state police and PennDOT. Troopers from PSP York were called to the scene at approximately 5:58 a.m. and found that two tractor-trailers and a pickup truck had been involved in the crash, police said. The pickup truck driver was pronounced d…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Philly Among Worst Fourth Of July In US Celebrations Despite History, New Study Says Philly Among Worst Fourth Of July In US Celebrations Despite History, New Study Says
Philly Among Worst Fourth Of July In US Celebrations Despite History, New Study Says Northeast cities have some of the best and worst Fourth of July celebrations in the nation, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 24. The study scored the 100 largest US cities on 18 factors, including food and hotel prices, fireworks shows, attractions, safety, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 27. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebrate ou…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans Now Available For Just 5 Cents Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans Now Available For Just 5 Cents
Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans Now Available For Just 5 Cents Mountain Dew is giving fans a chance to buy a piece of the brand's history for a nickel. The soda brand will sell 1,948 limited-edition commemorative can bundles, PepsiCo announced in a news release. The bundles will be exclusively available through TikTok Shop starting on Monday, June 29. The number of bundles honors 1948, the year Mountain Dew was created by two brothers in Tennessee. The commemorative can features the brand's origin story printed on the label and is tied to Mountain Dew's "American Original - Tasting Great Since '48" campaign. Each $0.05 bundle includes a commemora…

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by Chris Spiker
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Nephew Kills Uncle, Then Himself During Family Argument In PA: Prosecutors Nephew Kills Uncle, Then Himself During Family Argument In PA: Prosecutors
Nephew Kills Uncle, Then Himself During Family Argument In PA: Prosecutors A family argument inside a Pennsylvania home ended in a murder-suicide that left an uncle and nephew dead on Sunday morning, June 28, authorities announced that evening.  William "Billy" Mauer, 54, was found dead from a gunshot wound after police responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at a home in the 3000 block of Spruce Avenue in the Glenside section of Abington Township around 11 a.m., according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Abington Township Police Chief Patrick Molloy. Investigators said 28-year-old Brandon Maurer, Mauer's nephew, was also found …

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by Jillian Pikora
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3-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In PA Home: State Police 3-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In PA Home: State Police
3-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In PA Home: State Police State Police are investigating after a 3-year-old boy was found dead inside a Pennsylvania home over the weekend. Greenville police, firefighters, and EMS crews responded to a home on Columbia Avenue for a report of an unresponsive child who was not breathing around 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, state police said. When first responders arrived, they found the boy deceased. State police executed a search warrant at the home and interviewed multiple adults and juveniles who were present when the child was found, as well as others who had been at the residence in the days leading up to the in…

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by Jillian Pikora
Weather
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 …

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by Joe Lombardi
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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. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
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…

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by Chris Spiker
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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…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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…

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by Jillian Pikora
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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…

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by Jillian Pikora