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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…

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by Chris Spiker
News
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 …

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by Cecilia Levine
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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…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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. Click here for a new, updated story - Cyberattacks On US Water Systems Expand To At Least 7 States: Federal Alert 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-aff…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
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…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
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…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
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…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
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…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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! 👀📱…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
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…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
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…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
15 Injuries Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Stools: What To Know 15 Injuries Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Stools: What To Know
15 Injuries Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Stools: What To Know A popular kitchen step stool is being recalled after more than a dozen children were injured, officials said. Shenzhen Muqiqu Creative Development issued the recall for about 91,000 Woodure Toddler Kitchen Step Stools, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The stools can collapse or tip over while being used, increasing the risk of serious injury or death. A child's torso can also fit through openings on the front and back sides, creating an entrapment hazard. There have been at least 22 reports of instability or tip-overs, according to the CPSC. Fifteen injurie…

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by Chris Spiker