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Teen Soap Box Derby Champion Killed When Car Spins Into Tractor-Trailer In PA Crash
An 18-year-old recent high school graduate who represented Pottsville at the Soap Box Derby World Championships was killed when the car she was riding in spun into the path of an oncoming tractor-trailer, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Alexandria J. Womer, of Pottsville, was sitting in the front passenger seat of a Chevrolet Malibu when the crash happened on Burma Road, north of Firetower Road, in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County, at approximately 8:16 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, according to a crash report released Thursday, July 30.
The Malibu was traveling west and negotiating a left-han…
30+ Fires, Person's Death Spark Massive Refrigerator Recall
More than 121,000 retro-style refrigerators are being recalled after dozens caught fire, including one blaze linked to a death, officials said.
Galanz Americas issued the recall for about 121,680 Galanz Retro Refrigerators, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. Internal electrical components can short-circuit and ignite, creating serious fire and burn hazards.
The CPSC is aware of 34 fires involving the refrigerators. One person was killed in one of the fires, according to firefighters.
The recall covers model numbers BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, G…
Dad Threatens To Kill 4-Year-Old Over Wall Paint In Video, PA Detectives Say
A father is accused of recording himself threatening to kill his 4-year-old son after the child painted on a wall, according to investigators.
Teagan English, 25, of Matamoras Borough, Pennsylvania, was arrested Tuesday, July 28, following an investigation by the Pike County District Attorney's Office that began after Pike County Children and Youth Services shared a disturbing recording with detectives, District Attorney Ray Tonkin announced.
English has been charged with felony endangering the welfare of children, aggravated assault of a victim younger than 6 years old, and false impr…
Powerful NJ Construction Family Featured On Alix Earle's New Netflix Show: How To Watch
New Jersey influencer Alix Earle is bringing her life to Netflix with "Earle Meets World," a new reality series premiering on Friday, Sept. 4, according to a brand-new teaser.
A teaser, released Thursday, July 30, appears to hint at the Red Bank native's widely discussed fallout with podcast host Alex Cooper while also giving viewers a look inside her New Jersey family. The trailer features Earle alongside her mother, Alisa, who was recently diagnosed with cancer; her father, New Jersey construction magnate Thomas "TJ" Earle; and her sisters, Ashtin and Izabel.
The Earle family has lon…
Woman Dies Weeks After PA Crash, Coroner Says
A woman injured in a crash earlier this month has died from her injuries, authorities announced Thursday, July 30.
Nancy L. Svitana, 83, of Whitehall Township, was pronounced dead at 9:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio.
Her death was caused by complications of multiple traumatic injuries, and the manner of death was ruled an accident, the coroner said.
Svitana had been driving a vehicle involved in a two-car crash around 11:40 a.m. on Monday, July 13, at the intersection of West Tilghman Street and Sprin…
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 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…
Serial Bank Robber From NY Caught Fleeing PA Bank With Bag Of Cash Sentenced
The New York man who was caught fleeing a Pennsylvania bank with a bag of stolen cash has learned his punishment.
Marc Masich, 48, of Amherst, NY, was sentenced Wednesday, July 29, after admitting to a six-bank robbery spree that targeted financial institutions in Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery counties during late 2024, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office announced.
Bucks County President Judge Raymond F. McHugh sentenced Masich to nine to 18 years in state prison. He was also ordered to pay $20,255 in restitution and have no contact with the six banks or the six employees involve…
Search Intensifies For American Woman Who Went Missing During Beach Trip In Caribbean: Update
A trip to one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated shorelines has turned into a mystery with a family desperate for answers.
Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, 44, of Cary, North Carolina, was last seen at Grand Anse Beach in St. George’s, Grenada, on Wednesday, July 22, according to the Royal Grenada Police Force.
Police issued the missing-person alert on Thursday, July 23.
The alert describes Waddell as 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a medium build and short blonde hair. It identifies her as a US citizen residing in the Grand Anse area during her stay.
Authorities asked anyone who has seen Waddell or k…
66 Chickens, Including 60 Baby Chicks, Rescued After Household Kitchen Fire
Sixty-six neglected chickens—including 60 baby chicks—were rescued after a house fire led first responders to a backyard where the birds were being kept in what rescuers described as torturous conditions, authorities and an animal rescue organization said.
Officers responded to a kitchen fire at 67 Mist Lane in Westbury, New York, around 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, where they found an active fire inside the home, according to Nassau County police. The East Meadow Fire Department extinguished the flames, and no injuries were reported.
While investigating the fire, officers discovered several …
