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NJ Wrestling Coach Investigated For Sexual Misconduct, Prosecutor Confirms NJ Wrestling Coach Investigated For Sexual Misconduct, Prosecutor Confirms
NJ Wrestling Coach Investigated For Sexual Misconduct, Prosecutor Confirms A prominent New Jersey wrestling coach is under investigation for sexual misconduct at his Fairfield gym, authorities have confirmed. Dave Cordoba, of Pine Brook, is being investigated for sexual misconduct, a spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office confirmed. A Kearny High School 1999 state champion and three-time state finalist, 44-year-old Cordoba owns Cordoba Trained Wrestling along Route 46 in Fairfield, according to NJ Advance Media, which broke the story Tuesday, Aug. 18. His Instagram account shows that he is a married father of two. The U.S. Center for …

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by Cecilia Levine
Saint James-Nesconset, NY
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Salary It Takes To Live Comfortably Revealed For Each US State Salary It Takes To Live Comfortably Revealed For Each US State
Salary It Takes To Live Comfortably Revealed For Each US State A six-figure paycheck is no longer a guaranteed ticket to financial breathing room. A new SmartAsset study calculates the annual, pre-tax income a single adult and a family of four need to live comfortably in every state. The analysis used data from the MIT Living Wage Calculator for a single adult with no children and for a household with two working adults and two children. SmartAsset applied the 50/30/20 budgeting rule, treating basic costs such as housing, groceries, and transportation as 50 percent of a household budget. The formula reserves 30 percent for discretionary spending and 2…

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by Joe Lombardi
Princeton, NJ
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HS Grad Applies For 200+ Scholarships To Make Ivy League Education Affordable HS Grad Applies For 200+ Scholarships To Make Ivy League Education Affordable
HS Grad Applies For 200+ Scholarships To Make Ivy League Education Affordable A Florida high school graduate is Ivy League-bound after applying for more than 200 scholarships to make her college education more affordable. Adeola Adeyemo said she was awarded about 40 scholarships to help her attend Princeton University, Spectrum Bay News 9 reported. She recently graduated from Armwood High School, about 12 miles west of Tampa. Adeyemo spent months applying for outside scholarships, including between classes, at lunch, or while hanging out with her friends. "Price was my number one constraint, period," she said. "When you're picking colleges, they tell you t…

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by Chris Spiker
Linden, NJ
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NJ Special Ed Teacher Danielle Teplicky Dies, Pets Need New Homes NJ Special Ed Teacher Danielle Teplicky Dies, Pets Need New Homes
NJ Special Ed Teacher Danielle Teplicky Dies, Pets Need New Homes Danielle Teplicky, a special education teacher from New Jersey, died suddenly, leaving behind three pets that need homes, loved ones say. Danielle Teplicky died Thursday, Aug. 13, according to a GoFundMe launched by Kaitlyn Amato. Teplicky was based in Linden and worked as a special education teacher in Elizabeth, according to her LinkedIn profile. She was a 1994 graduate of Roselle Catholic High School, according to a post shared by the Roselle Catholic High School Alumni group. The GoFundMe is seeking $5,000 to cover Teplicky's cremation and a memorial service where family and friends c…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hartford, CT
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New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate
New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate A new website is helping drivers see whether their license plate has been searched in Flock Safety's controversial surveillance system. HaveIBeenFlocked.com says it has compiled data on nearly 242 million unique searches involving more than 4.6 million plates. The records range between December 2021 and July 2026. According to the website, the data comes from audit logs released through Freedom of Information Act requests and Flock-provided transparency portals. "The dataset is incomplete," the website says on its FAQ page. "Few governments provide easy access to these …

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Endless Shrimp Returns To Red Lobster After Successful Comeback Endless Shrimp Returns To Red Lobster After Successful Comeback
Endless Shrimp Returns To Red Lobster After Successful Comeback Red Lobster is bringing back one of its most popular promotions after its post-bankruptcy comeback was a success. The Orlando, Florida-based seafood chain announced the limited-time return of Endless Shrimp in a news release on Monday, Aug. 17. The dine-in-only promotion at participating locations features five shrimp options that guests can mix and match throughout the meal. CEO Damola Adamolekun said the promotion's return exceeded Red Lobster's expectations. "Our guests were thrilled to have Endless Shrimp back this spring and made it clear they wanted more — so we listen…

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by Chris Spiker
Mahopac, NY
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Short Daily Routine Can Drastically Cut Cancer Risk, New Study Reveals Short Daily Routine Can Drastically Cut Cancer Risk, New Study Reveals
Short Daily Routine Can Drastically Cut Cancer Risk, New Study Reveals A potentially protective health habit may require less time than brewing coffee or scrolling through a few social media posts. Adding just three minutes of vigorous physical activity each day was associated with a four percent lower risk of developing 13 cancers linked to inactivity, according to a study published in BMC Medicine in July. Vigorous activity can include brief bursts of fast stair climbing, running, cycling, or other activities that sharply raise heart rate. Researchers analyzed data from 59,218 UK adults who wore wrist activity monitors for seven days. Participants were, on …

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by Joe Lombardi
Montville, CT
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Krispy Kreme's Newest Doughnuts Celebrate 30 Years Of Pokémon: How To Catch 'Em All Krispy Kreme's Newest Doughnuts Celebrate 30 Years Of Pokémon: How To Catch 'Em All
Krispy Kreme's Newest Doughnuts Celebrate 30 Years Of Pokémon: How To Catch 'Em All Krispy Kreme, I choose you! The popular chain officially launched its Pokémon Doughnut Collection on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The treats celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Japanese video game franchise that rapidly became a global phenomenon. The lineup includes five Pokémon-inspired doughnuts, along with a Poké Ball treat. "We had so much fun bringing the world of Pokémon to life through doughnuts in a way only Krispy Kreme can," said chief brand and product officer Alison Holder. "From Pokémon-inspired creations and playful flavors to themed cups, special packaging, and fan surprises, t…

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by Chris Spiker
Northampton, MA
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$2K Federal Government Tariff Dividend Checks Headed For You? What's True, What's Not $2K Federal Government Tariff Dividend Checks Headed For You? What's True, What's Not
$2K Federal Government Tariff Dividend Checks Headed For You? What's True, What's Not A widely shared promise of money back from Washington is generating fresh questions about who qualifies and when payments could arrive. The short answer is that the federal government has not approved general $2,000 tariff dividend checks for consumers. President Donald Trump promoted the idea of using tariff revenue to provide payments to many Americans. However, the proposal would require federal action before money could be distributed, according to CNBC Select. A separate proposal, the American Worker Rebate Act of 2025, would provide individual rebates using tariff proceeds. The measu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Edison, NJ
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NJ Teens Face Rescue Bill After Getting Stranded On 5,200-Foot NH Ridge NJ Teens Face Rescue Bill After Getting Stranded On 5,200-Foot NH Ridge
NJ Teens Face Rescue Bill After Getting Stranded On 5,200-Foot NH Ridge Four 18-year-olds from New Jersey who set out on a demanding New Hampshire hike without headlamps or enough food and water had to be rescued overnight — and officials say they plan to make the teens pay for it. New Hampshire Fish and Game was notified at about 8:48 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, that four hikers were stuck on Franconia Ridge in Franconia, the department said. One member of the group was having difficulty breathing and experiencing sore legs, officials said. When rescuers spoke with the hikers, they learned the group had no lights, was running low on food and water, and was not …

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by Cecilia Levine
Northern Highlands, NJ
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Leukemia Diagnosis Sidelines Bergen County HS Basketball Player Leukemia Diagnosis Sidelines Bergen County HS Basketball Player
Leukemia Diagnosis Sidelines Bergen County HS Basketball Player Jaiden Miller was preparing for a whole new chapter. The 18-year-old had just graduated from Waldwick High School and was getting ready to start college at The College of New Jersey, according to his mother's Facebook page. Then came a diagnosis no family expects. The Bergen County basketball player was diagnosed with leukemia and is now facing months of treatment, according to a GoFundMe launched to support him and his family. Miller, a 5-foot-11 shooting guard, played basketball at Waldwick High School, according to his NCSA recruiting profile. A GoFundMe launched by the Caiazzo Family…

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by Cecilia Levine
Souderton-Telford, PA
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International Manhunt Ends With BF Captured After GF Found Slashed, Hidden In Closet: DA International Manhunt Ends With BF Captured After GF Found Slashed, Hidden In Closet: DA
International Manhunt Ends With BF Captured After GF Found Slashed, Hidden In Closet: DA An international manhunt for a man accused of slashing his girlfriend’s throat, hiding her body in a closet, and fleeing the country ended with his capture in Honduras, prosecutors announced on Monday, Aug. 17. Darwin David Espinal-Del Cid, 27, of Telford, Pennsylvania, was taken into custody by Honduran agents with the Technical Agency for Criminal Investigation during an operation coordinated with the FBI early Monday in Pespire, Honduras, according to Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan. Espinal-Del Cid is accused of killing his girlfriend, 23-year-old Maria Bernarda Popol Garcia, as…

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by Jillian Pikora