Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle Closes Main Street In PA (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle Closes Main Street In PA (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle Closes Main Street In PA (Developing) A pedestrian was struck on Thursday morning, Aug. 6, prompting a traffic alert and a response from emergency crews. The crash happened near the intersection of E. Main Street and Enterprise Avenue, according to the Waynesboro Police Department. Drivers were urged to use caution in the area as emergency personnel worked at the scene. Motorists should expect delays and use an alternate route if possible, police said. Authorities also reminded drivers to slow down and allow first responders to work safely. No information about the pedestrian's condition or the circumstances surrounding the c…
Vacation Horror: American Boy, 9, Bitten 100 Times By Pack Of Dogs In Bahamas Vacation Horror: American Boy, 9, Bitten 100 Times By Pack Of Dogs In Bahamas
Vacation Horror: American Boy, 9, Bitten 100 Times By Pack Of Dogs In Bahamas A family vacation turned into a fight for survival after a young boy encountered a terrifying danger along a popular island beach. Beau Brattain, 9, was collecting sand near Bimini Cove in the Bahamas on Tuesday, July 28, when six dogs escaped and attacked him, according to police. The animals, all Staffordshire Bull Terriers, bit Beau, a Florida resident, 100 times across his head, face, arms, and legs, according to The Nassau Guardian. He also suffered a severe scalp injury that left tissue and nerves exposed, NBC6 South Florida reported. A bystander chased the dogs away before Beau made…
Pitt Grad  Motorcyclist Dies Days After Crashing Into Utility Pole In Bethlehem Pitt Grad  Motorcyclist Dies Days After Crashing Into Utility Pole In Bethlehem
Pitt Grad Motorcyclist Dies Days After Crashing Into Utility Pole In Bethlehem A Johnstown native has died more than a week after a motorcycle crash in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 6. Shane M. Hoffman, 25, was pronounced dead at 5:28 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. Hoffman suffered blunt force trauma to the head, and his death was ruled an accident, the coroner said. He had been operating a motorcycle that veered off the roadway and struck a utility pole in the 900 block of Pembroke Road in Bethlehem around 8:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, according …
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Strike Season is the amazing true story of a high school football team that was forced to practice and play games without coaches during an unforgettable season because their teachers went on strike and pulled the coaches from the sideline as part of a bitter labor dispute. This is the debut memoir of Michael Eck, the quarterback for this 1979 team who, along with his co-captains, was faced with the unprecedented responsibilities of playing and coaching this talented team in Pittsburgh, the hotbed of high school football. Strike Season is a poignant memoir about the lengths young people wi…
This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds
This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds Your next workout may not require a gym membership or even a pair of sneakers. Scientists say one everyday skill could help the brain stay healthier as people age, with growing evidence suggesting the benefits extend well beyond communication. Multiple reports highlighted new findings after researchers presented data showing adults who speak more than one language tend to have younger-looking brains and may be less likely to experience accelerated biological aging. Medical News Today summarized the research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum. One of…
8-Foot Python Slithers Through Residential NJ Yard: SPCA 8-Foot Python Slithers Through Residential NJ Yard: SPCA
8-Foot Python Slithers Through Residential NJ Yard: SPCA A resident in Freehold had quite the surprise in his backyard. An 8-foot Burmese python was found hiding under the floor of a shed, the Monmouth County SPCA said. A local contractor removed the floorboards and animal control officer gently unwound the snake so as not to cause injury, the SPCA said. The python was taken to the SPCA. An X-ray showed the python had eaten a large possum, the SPCA said. Fins and Feathers in Red Bank helped find a snake expert who will keep the snake safe until a permitted owner comes forward, the SPCA said.
Deadly Fall Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of Popular Ladders Deadly Fall Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of Popular Ladders
Deadly Fall Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of Popular Ladders More than 1.7 million ladders are being recalled after bolts broke while people were using them, creating a risk of serious injury or death from falls. Louisville Ladder recalled about 1.77 million of its Louisville, Featherlite, Lite and Century attic stairway ladders, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 6. Another 13,054 ladders were sold in Canada. The CPSC said the bolts can break while the ladders are in use. The company has received 11 reports of bolts breaking, including one injury involving the neck, head and back. The recall covers Louisville, Featherlite…
TikToker Accused Of Faking Cancer Has Died TikToker Accused Of Faking Cancer Has Died
TikToker Accused Of Faking Cancer Has Died Sydney Towle, a New England-born TikToker who has been documenting her battle with a rare cancer for three years, has died. She was 26 years old. Towle, who was raised in New Hampshire and graduated from Dartmouth, was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive bile duct cancer, in 2023. The New York Times featured her story last year after she became the target of online critics who accused her of faking her diagnosis or using her illness for financial gain. Her death was announced Thursday morning, Aug. 6, two days after her brother, Austin, announced she'd entered hospice c…
Perez Hilton's Family Responds After Disturbing Self-Harm Livestream Perez Hilton's Family Responds After Disturbing Self-Harm Livestream
Perez Hilton's Family Responds After Disturbing Self-Harm Livestream Perez Hilton's family says the celebrity blogger is receiving medical care after he appeared to engage in self-harm during a graphic TikTok livestream. The update was posted on Hilton's website on Wednesday, Aug. 5. It came one day after deputies responded to his Miami-area home following reports of someone "livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media," NBC News reported. The livestream, which TikTok later removed, appeared to show Hilton covered in blood with visible cuts and holding what appeared to be a knife. Viewers pleaded with him and tried to get enough information to …
Live TV Mishap Leaves Local News Anchor Mortified: Watch Live TV Mishap Leaves Local News Anchor Mortified: Watch
Live TV Mishap Leaves Local News Anchor Mortified: Watch A television anchor’s brief lapse during a live newscast became the kind of workplace nightmare no amount of coffee could undo. Fox13 Memphis anchor Dominique Dillon spoke publicly after cameras showed her apparently dozing at the desk during the Wednesday, July 29, broadcast of “Good Morning Memphis.” Video recorded from a television shows Dillon resting her face in her hands with her eyes closed as reporter Sheila O’Connor finishes a live segment. O’Connor waits briefly before the broadcast cuts away. Video of the moment can be viewed in this Instagram post. “I opened my eyes, and it wa…
Child Rape Probe Uncovers Recorded Sexual Assaults Of Disabled Woman By PA Caretaker: Affidavit Child Rape Probe Uncovers Recorded Sexual Assaults Of Disabled Woman By PA Caretaker: Affidavit
Child Rape Probe Uncovers Recorded Sexual Assaults Of Disabled Woman By PA Caretaker: Affidavit WARNING THE FOLLOWING IS DISTURBING A Pennsylvania caretaker who is accused of secretly recording repeated sexual assaults of a non-verbal disabled woman after evidence was uncovered during a separate child rape investigation will have his case advance to county court, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, Aug. 5.  Steve Anthony Jones Jr., 42, of Lancaster, is charged with raping the child at their shared Baron Drive home on May 8. The investigation into those allegations also led detectives to uncover evidence they say showed Jones repeatedly sexually assaulted and secretly recorded a 28…
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…
Drenching Downpours Will Raise Flash-Flood Threat Across Northeast: Timing Drenching Downpours Will Raise Flash-Flood Threat Across Northeast: Timing
Drenching Downpours Will Raise Flash-Flood Threat Across Northeast: Timing A volatile stretch is starting across the Northeast, with the most serious danger coming from storms that may barely move. Hot, humid conditions on Thursday, Aug. 6, will help fuel scattered to numerous thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening. Highs will reach the upper 80s to around 90 degrees in many areas, with heat indices approaching the upper 90s. Some storms could unload 1 to 2 inches of rain per hour, according to the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center. The agency placed a broad section of the East under a marginal risk for excessive rainfall Thursday. Atmo…
A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging
A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging One of nutrition’s loudest messages may have the formula for a longer, healthier life flipped backward. A sweeping scientific review published in Cell Press Blue finds that eating less protein consistently extends lifespan and improves metabolic health in laboratory models, including yeast, fruit flies, and rodents. The human evidence is far thinner. No study has shown that protein restriction extends a person’s lifespan. Short-term human trials have, however, found improvements in blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, and body fat, according to the review. The findings raise a provocative qu…
US Raises Travel Caution For Popular European Destination US Raises Travel Caution For Popular European Destination
US Raises Travel Caution For Popular European Destination A trans-Atlantic favorite known for medieval squares, canals, and world-famous cuisine now comes with heightened federal caution. The State Department issued a Level Two travel advisory for Belgium on Thursday, July 23, urging Americans to exercise increased caution because of crime, terrorism, and unrest. Level Two is the second step in the federal government’s four-tier system. It sits above Level One, which calls for normal precautions, but below Level Three, which advises travelers to reconsider a trip. Level Four warns Americans not to travel. The State Department said petty crime is …
Best-Selling 'Life Coach' Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse After 'Spanking Fetish' Trial In PA Best-Selling 'Life Coach' Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse After 'Spanking Fetish' Trial In PA
Best-Selling 'Life Coach' Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse After 'Spanking Fetish' Trial In PA A man who built an online following as a "life coach" and sales strategist has been convicted of sexually abusing a child over a period of years, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office announced on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Kyle Slaymaker, 39, was convicted following a two-day trial of felony indecent assault of a child under 13, felony unlawful contact with a child, felony endangering the welfare of a child, and misdemeanor indecent assault, according to Attorney General Dave Sunday. Testimony at trial showed Slaymaker repeatedly spanked a pre-teen child for his own sexual gratification over …
Ariana Grande Breaks Silence About Decision To Step Back From Public Life Ariana Grande Breaks Silence About Decision To Step Back From Public Life
Ariana Grande Breaks Silence About Decision To Step Back From Public Life Ariana Grande is setting the record straight about a major decision that will reshape her next chapter. The 33-year-old singer addressed fans during an "Eternal Sunshine Tour" concert at Chicago’s United Center on Monday, Aug. 3, saying her plan to step back from public-facing work was deliberate and made well before it became public. “The announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing," Grande told the crowd. "It is something that I had decided to plan." She noted that she made the plan “quietly, a long time ago.” Grande also reassured fans that outside negati…
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies Two beagles are making history after scientists said they created the first genetically edited dogs without the major protein responsible for most canine allergies. New York-based Kindred Companion Sciences unveiled the two female dogs named Alfie and Bailey on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The beagles were born in September 2024 after researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology to eliminate Can f 1, the primary dog allergen.  Kindred's findings were published in a peer-reviewed study in The CRISPR Journal. The company said researchers didn't detect Can f 1 prote…
Charging Bison Chases Child In Terrifying Yellowstone Incident: Video Charging Bison Chases Child In Terrifying Yellowstone Incident: Video
Charging Bison Chases Child In Terrifying Yellowstone Incident: Video A peaceful wildlife sighting turned into another heart-pounding close call at Yellowstone National Park. A viral video recorded Tuesday, July 28, shows a bison briefly chasing a child after a group walked toward the grazing animal near a park boardwalk. No injuries were reported. The child began running when the bison turned toward the group, triggering a brief chase. Witnesses can be heard shouting warnings as the child races along the boardwalk and reaches safety. The footage was recorded by park visitor Brittany Peteler, according to 6abc Philadelphia, which published a Storyful r…
Missing 14-Year-Old Taken Across State Lines, Raped At PA Hotel: State Police Missing 14-Year-Old Taken Across State Lines, Raped At PA Hotel: State Police
Missing 14-Year-Old Taken Across State Lines, Raped At PA Hotel: State Police A Maryland man is accused of taking a missing 14-year-old girl across state lines into Pennsylvania, where investigators say she was sexually assaulted at a hotel, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Jeremy Spikes Jr., 27, of Hagerstown, Maryland, allegedly took the girl from her home in Maryland before driving her into Pennsylvania in a blue Honda Accord with Virginia registration, according to investigators. The girl was forcibly raped at an unknown hotel in the 2300 block of Molly Pitcher Highway in Guilford Township, Franklin County, investigators wrote. Stat…
Man Found Stabbed To Death At Days Inn In PA; Homicide Charge Filed Man Found Stabbed To Death At Days Inn In PA; Homicide Charge Filed
Man Found Stabbed To Death At Days Inn In PA; Homicide Charge Filed An apparent stabbing inside a Pennsylvania motel room left a man dead and another man charged with homicide, police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Officers responded to the Days Inn at 334 Arsenal Road in Manchester Township  at 1:01 p.m. after receiving a report of a deceased person, according to Northern York County Regional Police. An adult man was found dead inside a motel room. His death has been ruled a homicide caused by an apparent stabbing, police said. William Wright, 45, was taken into custody at the scene and charged with criminal homicide, according to police. Wright wa…
New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing
New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing A surge of moisture will fuel rounds of storms with drenching downpours and possible flash flooding. Click here for a new, updated story - Drenching Downpours Will Raise Flash-Flood Threat Across Northeast: Timing After scattered showers and storms on Wednesday evening, Aug. 5, warmer, more humid air will spread north along the East Coast on Thursday, Aug. 6, triggering storm activity. Highs will reach the mid- to upper 80s, with some interior locations nearing 90 degrees. A strengthening area of high pressure near Bermuda will help draw moisture northward, according to Ac…
World Cup Sex Sting: PA Man Among Six Busted In Bergen, Prosecutor Says World Cup Sex Sting: PA Man Among Six Busted In Bergen, Prosecutor Says
World Cup Sex Sting: PA Man Among Six Busted In Bergen, Prosecutor Says An undercover operation at Bergen County hotels and motels tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup led to the arrests of six people as investigators sought to identify potential human trafficking victims, authorities announced Wednesday, Aug. 5. The arrests were part of a statewide anti-human trafficking effort that led to the recovery of 97 suspected victims and 71 arrests before and during the tournament, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport's Office announced last month. In Bergen County, the operation was coordinated during June and July by the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Human …
Allegiant Adds Premium Seating As Airlines Push More Upscale Options Allegiant Adds Premium Seating As Airlines Push More Upscale Options
Allegiant Adds Premium Seating As Airlines Push More Upscale Options Allegiant Air is adding first-class seats to some planes as the budget carrier expands its premium options. The Las Vegas-based airline will introduce Allegiant First on select planes beginning in spring 2027, the company announced in a news release. The new cabin will include eight seats arranged two-by-two at the front of the plane. Each seat will have a five-inch recline, calf rests, an adjustable headrest, and more legroom with a 37-inch seat pitch. Allegiant also plans to offer upgraded amenities and service for passengers in the cabin. Allegiant First passengers will receive pri…
PA Fugitive Charged In NJ ATM Probe: Cops PA Fugitive Charged In NJ ATM Probe: Cops
PA Fugitive Charged In NJ ATM Probe: Cops An off-duty police officer recognized three men linked to previous ATM theft investigations, leading to their arrests outside a Bank of America branch in Bergen County last week, authorities said. Officers responded to the Bank of America at 84 Park Ave. in Hillsdale at approximately 6:19 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, after receiving a report of suspicious activity, according to the Hillsdale Police Capt. Michael Camporeale. The off-duty officer spotted three individuals near the bank's exterior ATM whose appearance matched people previously captured on surveillance footage during two sep…
Man Exposes Himself Multiple Times Inside Walmart: PA State Police Man Exposes Himself Multiple Times Inside Walmart: PA State Police
Man Exposes Himself Multiple Times Inside Walmart: PA State Police A man is accused of exposing himself multiple times inside a Walmart in Chester County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Devin Andrew Demoe was identified after troopers responded to the Walmart at 800 Commons Drive in Lower Oxford Township at 10:46 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, for a report of a man exposing his genitals inside the store, according to state police. Walmart provided investigators with surveillance images of the suspect's vehicle, which displayed a Pennsylvania registration, police said. Surveillance footage also showed Demoe exposing his genitals multip…
Reward Offered For Kidnapper PA Boyfriend Who Strangled Girlfriend: Police Reward Offered For Kidnapper PA Boyfriend Who Strangled Girlfriend: Police
Reward Offered For Kidnapper PA Boyfriend Who Strangled Girlfriend: Police A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of kidnapping and repeatedly assaulting his girlfriend over two days in Pennsylvania, police announced Wednesday, Aug. 5. Elias Ricardo Brown, 29, Leola, is wanted on an active arrest warrant after investigators said he assaulted his girlfriend multiple times between Monday, July 27, and Tuesday, July 28, according to Lancaster Township Police. Officers responded to the 100 block of Jennings Drive in Lancaster Township, around 11:34 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, for a reported domestic disturbance that had occurre…
Man Killed Sister, Stabbing Her 20x After Fight Over Barking Dogs; Case Heads To Court: DA Man Killed Sister, Stabbing Her 20x After Fight Over Barking Dogs; Case Heads To Court: DA
Man Killed Sister, Stabbing Her 20x After Fight Over Barking Dogs; Case Heads To Court: DA A brother accused of stabbing his sister to death after becoming enraged by barking dogs will have his homicide case moved to county court following a preliminary hearing, prosecutors announced on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Bryan Emeric Adolph, 26, of East Hempfield Township, was ordered to stand trial after Judge Brian Chudzik ruled on Wednesday, July 29, that the case should proceed to the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Adolph remains charged with criminal homicide, two counts of aggravated assault, and possessing an instrument …
One Injured, 12 Displaced In Lancaster Rowhome Fire One Injured, 12 Displaced In Lancaster Rowhome Fire
One Injured, 12 Displaced In Lancaster Rowhome Fire A dozen people were displaced and one resident was hospitalized after an early morning fire spread between two Lancaster rowhomes, authorities said. Police and firefighters responded to a reported dwelling fire at 126 N. Reservoir St. around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, according to the Lancaster City Bureau of Fire and Lancaster City Bureau of Police. Firefighters arrived to find heavy flames coming from a second-floor rear bedroom of the home, with the fire extending into the adjoining rowhome at 128 N. Reservoir St., fire officials said. All occupants of both homes were safely accounted…
Walgreens Closing Dozens Of Pharmacies In 2026: Here's Where, Why Walgreens Closing Dozens Of Pharmacies In 2026: Here's Where, Why
Walgreens Closing Dozens Of Pharmacies In 2026: Here's Where, Why Walgreens is planning to close dozens of stores in 2026 as the pharmacy chain reshapes its nationwide footprint, according to reports. The company now expects to shutter fewer than 100 locations in 2026, Inc. reported. That's down from earlier internal projections of as many as 700 closures. Walgreens originally announced in October 2024 that it planned to close about 1,200 underperforming stores over three years. The company expected to cut around 500 locations during the first year of the turnaround effort. The closures slowed down after private equity firm Sycamore Partners ac…
Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Garage, Closes Route 72 In Lebanon County (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Garage, Closes Route 72 In Lebanon County (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Garage, Closes Route 72 In Lebanon County (Developing) A crash involving a tractor-trailer has closed a stretch of Route 72 in Lebanon County on Wednesday, Aug. 5, PennDOT announced. The crash happened between Mountville Road and Jonestown Road after a tractor-trailer struck a garage, according to PennDOT. Route 72 is closed between Mountville Road and Jonestown Road while crews respond to the scene. No information about injuries has been released. The crash was reported to PennDOT at 9:18 a.m. The closure, which was originally expected to end at 11:15 a.m., has since been extended until approximately 12:30 p.m., according to PennDOT. Driver…