'Her Life Is In Your Hands': Chilling Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Released 'Her Life Is In Your Hands': Chilling Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Released
'Her Life Is In Your Hands': Chilling Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Released Six months after Nancy Guthrie vanished, investigators are betting that a stranger's words may finally break the case. CBS affiliate KOLD-TV in Tucson, Arizona, reported on Friday, July 31, that the Pima County Sheriff's Department released the contents of two emails sent by someone claiming to have abducted the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. Both communications were sent to the station's news tip account with the subject line "News Tip." The department made the notes public in hopes that someone will recognize the writer's vocabulary, syntax, phrasing, or ch…
Urgent Recall Expanded For Popular Pool Toy Over Serious Injury Risks Urgent Recall Expanded For Popular Pool Toy Over Serious Injury Risks
Urgent Recall Expanded For Popular Pool Toy Over Serious Injury Risks A popular pool toy sold online for years is now part of an expanded recall because it could seriously injure children. Joyin US Corp. widened its recall to include about 404,000 Sloosh dive sticks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 30. The total includes about 254,000 dive sticks recalled in June. The toys violate a federal safety ban and pose an impalement hazard, according to the CPSC. The recalled dive sticks exceed the federal compressibility limit, creating a risk that children could fall or land on them in shallow water and suffer serious piercing…
New Nordstrom Rack Store Opening In Bergen: See Where, When New Nordstrom Rack Store Opening In Bergen: See Where, When
New Nordstrom Rack Store Opening In Bergen: See Where, When Nordstrom Rack is growing across the Northeast as the off-price retailer continues its nationwide expansion. The chain has announced opening dates for 25 new stores nationwide on its website. Ten of the opening locations are located in the Northeast. Nordstrom first announced the Northeast locations between November 2025 and July 2026. "We look forward to being a part of the Ramsey community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices," Nordstrom Rack president Gemma Lionello said while announcing a new store in New Jersey. "We're …
NJ Inmate Murdered Fellow Prisoner: Prosecutor NJ Inmate Murdered Fellow Prisoner: Prosecutor
NJ Inmate Murdered Fellow Prisoner: Prosecutor A 23-year-old East Orange man was charged with murdering an inmate at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Chesterfield, authorities said Friday, July 31. On Friday, July 17, correctional officers found Yasin Sellers slumped on the floor and unresponsive in a prison gymnasium following a religious service, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said. Sellers was pronounced dead at the scene, Bradshaw said. An investigation determined Sellers collapsed after being assaulted by Banton, Bradshaw said.
Horrific LI Child-Neglect Case Left Boys Needing Emergency Care After Cow’s Milk Diet: DA Horrific LI Child-Neglect Case Left Boys Needing Emergency Care After Cow’s Milk Diet: DA
Horrific LI Child-Neglect Case Left Boys Needing Emergency Care After Cow’s Milk Diet: DA Two Long Island children were kept in near-death conditions while their two siblings lived normal lives, authorities said Friday, July 31. The Lindenhurst kids, ages 9 and 4, had not received medical care for at least four years, needed emergency medical treatment, and were clearly malnourished, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. The 4-year-old boy needed a heart transplant when he was discovered in October 2024, investigators said. He was initially taken to a hospital — for the first time since he was two months old — for what his parents described as “constipation,” prose…
Funeral Set For Former HS Football Player Killed In NJ Boat Crash Funeral Set For Former HS Football Player Killed In NJ Boat Crash
Funeral Set For Former HS Football Player Killed In NJ Boat Crash Services have been set for Michael Bereheiko, the 26-year-old boat passenger killed when the vessel struck a channel marker in Barnegat Bay last weekend. Bereheiko grew up in North Plainfield and later moved to Green Brook, according to his obituary on the Higgins Home for Funerals. He played varsity football for Watchung Hills Regional High School (Class of 2017) and was affectionately known as "Bear" to his teammates.  He went on to study heavy diesel mechanics at Lincoln Tech and had been working for Schifano Construction Corporation as a member of IUOE Local 825…
Man Fleeing ICE Hit By Car In NJ: Police Man Fleeing ICE Hit By Car In NJ: Police
Man Fleeing ICE Hit By Car In NJ: Police A pedestrian was injured after he was struck by vehicle while fleeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement Friday morning, July 31, authorities said. At 9:05 a.m., officers responded to Route 35 north near the train station after the man fled from ICE agents who were attempting to apprehend him, Point Pleasant Beach police said. During the course of fleeing, the man entered the roadway and was struck by a motor vehicle, police said. The man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, police said. Point Pleasant police said they were not notified of …
Suspended Driver Arrested In Deadly NJ Crash That Killed Dodge Charger Driver, 30: Prosecutor Suspended Driver Arrested In Deadly NJ Crash That Killed Dodge Charger Driver, 30: Prosecutor
Suspended Driver Arrested In Deadly NJ Crash That Killed Dodge Charger Driver, 30: Prosecutor A 28-year-old man who was driving on a suspended license has been charged in a New Jersey crash that killed a 30-year-old man in May, authorities announced. Donovan Kelly, 28, of Hewitt, was behind the wheel of a Nissan Pathfinder when he struck a Dodge Charger operated by a Bardonia, NY man on May 31, just before 6 p.m. on Warwick Turnpike and Lake Shore Drive In Hewitt, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and West Milford Police Chief Shannon Sommerville announced on Friday, July 31. The Dodge Charger operator was identified by News 12 as Anthony Navarro. Navarro was flown t…
Mayor Pitches Samsung HQ To New Companies After 739 Layoffs In Bergen County Mayor Pitches Samsung HQ To New Companies After 739 Layoffs In Bergen County
Mayor Pitches Samsung HQ To New Companies After 739 Layoffs In Bergen County More than 700 Samsung employees will lose their jobs in New Jersey as the South Korean tech giant relocates its North American headquarters to Texas, according to state filings. Samsung Electronics America plans to lay off 739 employees at its Englewood Cliffs headquarters, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with the New Jersey Department of Labor. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect Sept. 30. Samsung has operated in Bergen County since 1985 and moved its North American headquarters from Ridgefield Park to its Englewood Cliffs campus, which o…
Bogota Walgreens To Permanently Close Bogota Walgreens To Permanently Close
Bogota Walgreens To Permanently Close A Walgreens pharmacy in Bergen County is preparing to close its doors for good next week. The Walgreens at 33 River Rd. in Bogota will permanently close on Thursday, Aug. 6, according to a notice posted on the company's website. Customers can transfer prescriptions to another Walgreens location, choose a new pickup store, or arrange eligible prescriptions for home delivery, Walgreens said. Auto Refill and Save a Trip Refills customers who do not select a new pharmacy before the closure will automatically be transferred to a nearby Walgreens location. The Bogota store sits at the southeast …
Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets
Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets More than 175,000 heated throws and blankets are being recalled after they were linked to dozens of fires and injuries. OCTROT issued the recall for about 178,000 electric throws and blankets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The electrical cord can detach and ignite, posing serious fire, burn, and shock hazards. The company has received 555 reports of the blankets or throws melting, sparking, or smoking. There have been at least 27 fires and 15 burn or electrical shock injuries, according to the CPSC. The recall includes OCTROT sherpa heated thro…
UPS Mysteriously Delivers $89K In Marijuana To Funeral Home UPS Mysteriously Delivers $89K In Marijuana To Funeral Home
UPS Mysteriously Delivers $89K In Marijuana To Funeral Home A routine UPS delivery turned into an unexpected drug bust after employees at a Pennsylvania funeral home opened a 27-pound package filled with marijuana and hashish that had been mistakenly delivered to one of its chapels, according to Heffner Family Services. The package arrived Friday afternoon, July 24, at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory on Kenneth Road in West Manchester Township after UPS had unknowingly returned it to the funeral home's address, company president Ernie Heffner told Daily Voice. The strange delivery came about 10 days after accounting staff noticed an unusually…
CBS Sidelines Tony Romo After DUI Arrest, Network Picks Replacement In NFL Booth CBS Sidelines Tony Romo After DUI Arrest, Network Picks Replacement In NFL Booth
CBS Sidelines Tony Romo After DUI Arrest, Network Picks Replacement In NFL Booth CBS Sports has placed lead NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest on suspicion of driving while drunk in Wisconsin. Romo was stopped while driving southbound on Interstate 43 on Milwaukee's high-rise bridge at around 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they saw the 46-year-old passing vehicles in a gore area, which separates highway traffic from cars entering from an on-ramp. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was cited on suspicion of first-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). "Tony Romo i…
Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible
Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible People who rented certain apartments across the US may be eligible for money from a nearly $360 million settlement. A federal district court has preliminarily approved 37 settlements totaling $359.925 million in class action litigation involving RealPage's rental pricing software. The lawsuit claims RealPage and several property management companies violated federal and state antitrust laws by conspiring to inflate rents for multifamily housing. The suit also claims renters were overcharged and had fewer housing options available to them. The settlement covers people and business…
Star Athlete's Dad Rips 'Vindictive' NJSIAA For Stripping Son's 4th State Title After Brawl Star Athlete's Dad Rips 'Vindictive' NJSIAA For Stripping Son's 4th State Title After Brawl
Star Athlete's Dad Rips 'Vindictive' Njsiaa For Stripping Son's 4th State Title After Brawl Anthony Knox is no longer a four-time state champion in New Jersey. The wrestler saw his fourth title stripped by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association earlier this month for his involvement in a brawl last year that resulted in criminal charges. “We do not come to this conclusion lightly and understand that some may disagree with our revocation of the title won by Knox,” the NJSIAA wrote in a statement announcing its decision. “Athletics teach sportsmanship, cooperation and respect for others. Knox did not demonstrate those qualities at the tournament on Feb. 22, 2025.&…
Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States, Including NJ Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States, Including NJ
Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States, Including NJ An unwanted ingredient made its way into a frozen treat served at a popular restaurant chain. Galliker Dairy Co. voluntarily recalled 74 cases of DQ Chocolate Reduced Fat Ice Cream Mix distributed to Dairy Queen locations in five states, according to a US Food and Drug Administration enforcement record. The affected mix was shipped to locations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. The product was packaged in 5-gallon bags and marked with the expiration code JUN1226. The company initiated the recall after metal shavings were found in the mix, according to the FDA.…
Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled
Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled More than 1 million rechargeable hand warmers are being recalled after hundreds of people suffered burns and one person died. OCOOPA Direct recalled about 1.5 million of its hand warmers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, creating a risk of serious injury or death from fires and burns. The CPSC said it's aware of 1,480 reports of the hand warmers overheating. At least 15 fires and 350 burn injuries were reported, including the death of an 83-year-old in San Diego in February 2026. The recall covers OCOO…
Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns
Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns Delta Air Lines is launching an in-flight game powered by DraftKings amid concerns about the growth of prediction markets and online gambling nationwide. The airline introduced SkyPicks on Wednesday, July 29. The free sports prediction contest is available to SkyMiles members ages 21 and older on US domestic flights through Delta Sync Wi-Fi. Players can make predictions tied to real sporting events for a chance to win Delta gift cards. No wagers, deposits, buy-ins, miles, or real money are involved, according to the airline. SkyPicks will begin with MLB contests before adding NFL matc…
Someone Dumped 150+ Turtles Near NJ River: Here's How You Can Help Save Them Someone Dumped 150+ Turtles Near NJ River: Here's How You Can Help Save Them
Someone Dumped 150+ Turtles Near NJ River: Here's How You Can Help Save Them More than 150 protected box turtles were illegally dumped in New Jersey, and officials are asking the public to help recover the remaining animals. The turtles were abandoned along the edge of a river in Cranford and reported on Wednesday, July 29, according to a public advisory issued by the Cranford Health Department in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Fish, Game and Wildlife division. Local residents, animal control officers, and law enforcement have already recovered nearly 100 turtles, but officials believe dozens are still missing. The turtles …
George Clooney, Wife, Twin Children Forced From European Home As Danger Moves In George Clooney, Wife, Twin Children Forced From European Home As Danger Moves In
George Clooney, Wife, Twin Children Forced From European Home As Danger Moves In A fast-moving threat forced one of Hollywood’s most recognizable families to leave the place they call home. George Clooney, 65, his wife, Amal, 48, and their 9-year-old twins evacuated their estate in southeastern France on Wednesday, July 29, according to multiple reports. The fire burned about 250 acres near the community of Brignoles, France. Approximately 700 residents were ordered to leave. The Clooneys disclosed their evacuation in a letter to Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond, as reported by the Spanish daily El País. George Clooney said the family did not know whether its home would…
Nationwide Warning Grows: US Water Systems Hit In Suspected Iranian Cyberattacks Nationwide Warning Grows: US Water Systems Hit In Suspected Iranian Cyberattacks
Nationwide Warning Grows: US Water Systems Hit In Suspected Iranian Cyberattacks A coordinated digital strike has exposed a vulnerability inside infrastructure Americans depend on every day. Hackers targeted roughly 36 municipal water systems across Minnesota on Sunday, July 26, and Monday, July 27, according to multiple reports. The attacks affected technology used to monitor or control water infrastructure. Some communities lost automated functions or communications and temporarily switched to manual procedures. US and state investigators view Iran-affiliated hackers as the probable perpetrators, The New York Times reports. State and federal officials said there was…
Important Apple Software Update Arrives Across Devices: What To Know Important Apple Software Update Arrives Across Devices: What To Know
Important Apple Software Update Arrives Across Devices: What To Know Apple’s newest software update may look routine, but the changes beneath the surface reach some of the most sensitive parts of its devices. Apple has just released iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and macOS Tahoe 26.6 with broad security patches, bug fixes, and preparations for its next operating systems. The company’s iOS and iPadOS security notice documents nearly 90 vulnerabilities affecting components including the kernel, WebKit, Wi-Fi, Apple Neural Engine, App Store, Siri, and system permissions. Several flaws could allow an app to access sensitive information, escape its security sandbox, wri…
Netflix’s August Schedule Brings Fresh Releases, Major Farewells Netflix’s August Schedule Brings Fresh Releases, Major Farewells
Netflix’s August Schedule Brings Fresh Releases, Major Farewells Netflix is closing out summer with final adventures, dark mysteries, workplace chaos, and a deep bench of familiar favorites. The August rollout begins Saturday, Aug. 1, with a large collection of licensed movies, according to the full release calendar published by Tom’s Guide. The opening-day additions include “The Fast and the Furious,” “Fast Five,” “Furious 7,” “Clueless,” “Field of Dreams,” “Minions,” “Nightcrawler,” “Selma,” and “Zero Dark Thirty.” Netflix’s first major original movie of the month arrives Friday, Aug. 7. “The Last House” stars Greta Lee and Wagner Moura as parent…
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…
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…
Food Safety Fears Are Reshaping Americans' Eating Habits: What To Know Food Safety Fears Are Reshaping Americans' Eating Habits: What To Know
Food Safety Fears Are Reshaping Americans' Eating Habits: What To Know A fast-growing parasite outbreak is no longer just changing public-health numbers. It is changing what Americans put on their plates. Four in 10 Americans are buying or eating less fresh produce because of the Cyclospora outbreak, according to a CBS News/YouGov survey released Sunday, July 26. Women were slightly more likely than men to report cutting back. Older adults were also more likely than younger people to change their habits. Those following the outbreak very closely were especially likely to say they were buying or eating less produce. A sizable share of Americans says th…
Popular Fast-Food Chain Offering Deep Discounts Amid Sales Slide During Parasite Outbreak Popular Fast-Food Chain Offering Deep Discounts Amid Sales Slide During Parasite Outbreak
Popular Fast-Food Chain Offering Deep Discounts Amid Sales Slide During Parasite Outbreak A fast-food heavyweight is reaching for throwback prices after a health scare sent customers heading for the exits. Taco Bell has rolled out a series of $1, lettuce-free promotions after US same-store sales fell two percent from mid-June through Monday, July 27, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, July 30. Customer visits fell by nearly 30 percent at the height of the decline in mid-July. The limited promotions included $1 Enchiritos on Wednesday, July 22, and $1 Mexican Pizzas on Tuesday, July 28. Neither item is served with lettuce. The discounts followed federal findings conn…
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…
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! 👀📱…
Bergen County Drowning: Missing Toddler Dies In Neighbor's Pool, Cops Say In New Update Bergen County Drowning: Missing Toddler Dies In Neighbor's Pool, Cops Say In New Update
Bergen County Drowning: Missing Toddler Dies In Neighbor's Pool, Cops Say In New 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…
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…