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Newly Discovered Bugs Named After Taylor Swift: How They Mirror Her 'Iconic Look' Newly Discovered Bugs Named After Taylor Swift: How They Mirror Her 'Iconic Look'
Newly Discovered Bugs Named After Taylor Swift: How They Mirror Her 'Iconic Look' Taylor Swift's latest honor has six legs and eats plants. The superstar singer is now the namesake of a newly discovered genus of plant-feeding insects from Australia, the University of California, Riverside announced on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The bugs were among 12 new species described in a paper published in the journal Insect Systematics and Evolution. The names of the four new species are inspired by Swift and her music: Swiftiephylus taylorae, Swiftiephylus amator, Swiftiephylus intrepidus, and Swiftiephylus poetorum. The names are Latin versions of Taylor, lover, fea…

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by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
Scammers Sending Fake MyChart Messages To Steal Personal Info: What To Know Scammers Sending Fake MyChart Messages To Steal Personal Info: What To Know
Scammers Sending Fake MyChart Messages To Steal Personal Info: What To Know A growing scam is targeting MyChart users with fake offers for free Medicare health kits, tricking some victims into handing over personal and financial information. At least 41 health systems nationwide have warned patients about the phishing campaign, according to Becker's Hospital Review. The messages may offer free products like "MyChart Medicare Kits," "Medicare Health Kits," or "Senior Health Packages." The scam often starts with an email or text that appears to come from MyChart, which is a patient portal developed by Epic Systems. Some emails use subject lines like "Your M…

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by Chris Spiker
Breaking News
Rutgers Basketball Coach Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Rutgers Basketball Coach Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
Rutgers Basketball Coach Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Rutgers men's basketball coach Steve Pikiell revealed he is battling cancer and will undergo treatment during the season. Pikiell, who has coached at Rutgers since 2016 and led the Scarlet Knights to two NCAA Tournament appearances, said he sought medical care a couple of months ago after he wasn't feeling 100 percent.  A series of tests revealed he had cancer. "After a successful surgery, my doctors and I have a kick-ass game plan to finish treatment," Pikiell said. Pikiell said he plans to remain involved with the team as much as possible during treatment, while Associate Head Coach…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
Knicks MVP Jalen Brunson, New Brunswick Native, Hosting 'SNL' Season Premiere Knicks MVP Jalen Brunson, New Brunswick Native, Hosting 'SNL' Season Premiere
Knicks MVP Jalen Brunson, New Brunswick Native, Hosting 'SNL' Season Premiere New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is going from Madison Square Garden to Studio 8H. Brunson will be hosting the 52nd season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, Sept. 26, with musical guest Katseye.  This caps a meteoric summer for Brunson, who guided the Knicks to their first NBA title since 1973, going on a 16-3 run. Brunson was named NBA Finals MVP and scored 45 points in the Game 5 clincher, tying a  Finals record with Michael Jordan for the most points scored on the road in a series-clinching game. Born in New Brunswick, Brunson later lived in Cherry Hill.&nb…

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by Sam Barron
Breaking News
Decomposed Human Remains Found Inside Philadelphia Home: Police Decomposed Human Remains Found Inside Philadelphia Home: Police
Decomposed Human Remains Found Inside Philadelphia Home: Police Decomposed human remains were found inside a Pennsylvania home on Wednesday, Sept. 9, authorities announced. Officers were called to the residence in the 1500 block of Foulkrod Street around 12:16 p.m., according to Philadelphia police. Medics pronounced the person dead at 12:39 p.m. Police secured the scene as investigators worked to determine the person’s identity and how they died. No additional details were immediately released. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
Apple Unveils First-Ever Foldable iPhone: What It’s Called, What It Costs Apple Unveils First-Ever Foldable iPhone: What It’s Called, What It Costs
Apple Unveils First-Ever Foldable iPhone: What It’s Called, What It Costs After years of speculation, Apple has made one of its biggest changes yet to the device that transformed the company. Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone, called the iPhone Duo, during its "Surprise and Shine" event Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The new device opens book-style into a larger display while retaining a smaller exterior screen for use when closed. Apple showed the phone in several configurations, including fully folded, partially opened, and expanded into a tablet-like format. The internal flexible display measures roughly 7.6 to 7.8 inches, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Get Football Season's Worth Of Wingstop For $27.99: Here's How Get Football Season's Worth Of Wingstop For $27.99: Here's How
Get Football Season's Worth Of Wingstop For $27.99: Here's How Wingstop is celebrating the National Football League's return with a special game-day offer for some lucky fans. The restaurant chain announced its first-ever Wing Pass in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The $27.99 pass includes up to 18 Watch Party Bundles, one for every week of the NFL's 18-week regular season. Only 100 passes will be available. Sales begin for Club Wingstop members at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, exclusively at wingshop.com. Each Watch Party Bundle includes 20 classic wings in up to four flavors, a large fry, and a large ranch dip. Passholders will receive a new …

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by Chris Spiker
Breaking News
‘Army Intelligence’ Caller Threatens To 'Destroy’ PA, Executing Governor, Residents: Police ‘Army Intelligence’ Caller Threatens To 'Destroy’ PA, Executing Governor, Residents: Police
‘Army Intelligence’ Caller Threatens To 'Destroy’ PA, Executing Governor, Residents: Police A caller claiming to be “reactivated army intelligence” threatened to destroy Pennsylvania and execute its residents in a voicemail left for Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office, state police announced on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The threatening message reached the governor’s main office line at the State Capitol in Harrisburg around 1:48 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Staff members discovered the voicemail and reported it to the PSP Political Violence Threat Unit. In the recording, the caller identified himself as “reactivated army intelligence” and said his mission w…

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by Daily Voice
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NJ Cop Choked Woman Unconscious After She Blocked Him: Report NJ Cop Choked Woman Unconscious After She Blocked Him: Report
NJ Cop Choked Woman Unconscious After She Blocked Him: Report A police officer in New Jersey is facing charges of aggravated assault and stalking after he allegedly choked a woman until she blacked out after telling him to stop contacting her and blocking him, according to court records and a report by NJ Advance Media. Charges were filed against Gregory M. Dietz, 34, on Sunday, July 19, in connection with an alleged incident on Sunday, July 5, at 10:30 p.m., court records show. Dietz, an officer in Florham Park who remained on the department's roster as of press time, was charged with second-degree aggravated assault, harassment, stalking and crimina…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
Major 'SNL' Contributor Leaving Ahead Of Season 52 Premiere: Reports Major 'SNL' Contributor Leaving Ahead Of Season 52 Premiere: Reports
Major 'SNL' Contributor Leaving Ahead Of Season 52 Premiere: Reports Martin Herlihy is leaving "Saturday Night Live" after five seasons as a writer and performer, according to reports. Herlihy will not return for Season 52, LateNighter first reported on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The 27-year-old joined "SNL" as a writer in 2021 alongside Ben Marshall and John Higgins as members of the New York City-based comedy group Please Don't Destroy. A native of Ridgefield, Connecticut, Herlihy appeared in 42 sketches during his five seasons, including 34 Please Don't Destroy shorts. The group's prerecorded sketches usually featured the week's host or music…

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by Chris Spiker
Breaking News
NJ Man Intentionally Set Fire: Prosecutor NJ Man Intentionally Set Fire: Prosecutor
NJ Man Intentionally Set Fire: Prosecutor A 48-year-old Lakewood man was arrested and charged with arson, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 8. At 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, Lakewood police and firefighters responded to a structure fire on the Delaware Trail, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The fire was subsequently extinguished, Billhimer said. An investigation determined Yaakov Stern intentionally set the fire and he was transported to Ocean County Jail, Billhimer said.

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by Sam Barron
Breaking News
Boy Airlifted After Struck By Ford F-250 Near Shopping Mall: Bridgewater PD Boy Airlifted After Struck By Ford F-250 Near Shopping Mall: Bridgewater PD
Boy Airlifted After Struck By Ford F-250 Near Shopping Mall: Bridgewater PD A boy was struck by a pickup truck in Bridgewater on Tuesday, Sept. 8, authorities said. At 4:13 p.m., officers responded to Rout 22 near Commons Way after a Ford F-250 was traveling westbound when it struck a boy that ran south across the highway, directly in front of the operator's truck, Bridgewater police said. The boy came to rest in the shoulder of Route 22 westbound, police said. The boy was airlifted via Medevac helicopter to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, police said. This crash remains under investigation by the Bridgewater Township Police Department’s Traffic Safety Bu…

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by Sam Barron