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Tropical Storm Bertha Forms Near Florida Panhandle: Projected Path Tropical Storm Bertha Forms Near Florida Panhandle: Projected Path
Tropical Storm Bertha Forms Near Florida Panhandle: Projected Path A slow-moving new threat is gathering strength over warm water, and its final destination is far from settled. Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, was packing sustained winds of 50 mph on Tuesday, July 21, according to the National Hurricane Center. Bertha was about 100 miles south-southwest of Panama City, Florida, and 175 miles southeast of Mobile, Alabama, at 7 a.m. CDT. It was crawling northwest at 5 mph. The storm is expected to move slowly northwest or west-northwest before turning west around midweek. Its projected path runs near or along …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
McDonald's Unveils New Chicken Items, Adds Sauce To Menu McDonald's Unveils New Chicken Items, Adds Sauce To Menu
McDonald's Unveils New Chicken Items, Adds Sauce To Menu McDonald's is adding a new sauce and several chicken menu items for a limited time. The fast-food chain announced Caesar Sauce on the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter on Tuesday, July 14. The sauce will arrive at participating restaurants nationwide on Tuesday, July 21. The creamy sauce features garlic, parmesan, and hints of lemon. "Whether you're dipping, wrapping, or sandwiching, Caesar Sauce is here at McDonald's for a limited time to make your favorite chicken order a summer staple," the company said. Caesar Sauce's launch will also include new limited-time menu options. McDonald's …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
McDonald's Debuts New Breakfast Item With Sweet Twist McDonald's Debuts New Breakfast Item With Sweet Twist
McDonald's Debuts New Breakfast Item With Sweet Twist McDonald's is giving breakfast a sweet-and-savory upgrade with a new limited-time biscuit sandwich. The fast-food chain announced the Honey Brown Butter Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit on the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter on Monday, July 20. The sandwich will arrive at participating restaurants nationwide on Tuesday, July 21. The new breakfast item features bacon, egg, and cheese served between two freshly baked biscuits with creamy Honey Brown Butter. "Some mornings call for something sweet," McDonald's said on the Menu Spotter. "Others demand something savory. Why not enjoy both?" Customer…

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by Chris Spiker
Obituaries
'She Was Our Heart And Soul': Taunton Family Mourns 26-Year-Old Tattoo Artist Killed In Crash 'She Was Our Heart And Soul': Taunton Family Mourns 26-Year-Old Tattoo Artist Killed In Crash
'She Was Our Heart And Soul': Taunton Family Mourns 26-Year-Old Tattoo Artist Killed In Crash A 26-year-old Massachusetts woman whose family said she had a contagious laugh and an inspiring creative spirit was killed in a single-car crash, leaving loved ones mourning her sudden loss and asking the community for help. Selina Mendez, 26, of Taunton, was killed in a single-car crash around 11:15 p.m. Friday, July 17, on County St. in Taunton, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. Officers found a 2001 Honda Accord with heavy damage to the driver's side after it struck a telephone pole, police explained. Two women were still inside the car. Mendez, who was driving,…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Would-Be Norwood Child Predator Finds Undercover Cops Waiting Online: Police Would-Be Norwood Child Predator Finds Undercover Cops Waiting Online: Police
Would-Be Norwood Child Predator Finds Undercover Cops Waiting Online: Police Two men attempting to meet underage girls for sex have been arrested in New York, according to state police. Edwin Antonio Sabillon Jr., 24, of West Babylon, NY, and Anik Conley-Das, 36 of Norwood, MA, were busted in an undercover operation, New York State Police said. The two men were “attempting to sexually exploit children online” but instead interacted with undercover officers based in state police barracks on Long Island, authorities said. Sabillon and Conley-Das were both charged with second-degree rape, attempted child endangerment, and attempted sharing indecent materials with a mi…

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by Joe Wilkinson
News
'Shame On You': Video Appears To Show ICE Agents Chased Out Of NJ Starbucks 'Shame On You': Video Appears To Show ICE Agents Chased Out Of NJ Starbucks
'Shame On You': Video Appears To Show ICE Agents Chased Out Of NJ Starbucks Immigration agents were not welcome by customers at a Starbucks in South Jersey last week. A video posted by SJ Solidarity Collective shows people confronting two men they believed to be Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents  and began heckling them out of the store in Mount Laurel. "You should be ashamed of yourselves!" people yelled at the two men standing in line at Starbucks. "How dare you!" The men slowly turned around and walked out of the store, and one of them appeared to be smirking. The insults continued all the way through the parking lot until they arrived …

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by Sam Barron
Business
Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Megamerger After Challenge By MA, 11 Other States Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Megamerger After Challenge By MA, 11 Other States
Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Megamerger After Challenge By MA, 11 Other States Several Northeast states have won the first round in their effort to block Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. A federal judge in California issued a temporary restraining order on Monday, July 20, preventing Paramount from completing the megamerger. Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York are among a dozen states challenging the deal. The ruling comes one week after the coalition sued to stop what would become the largest merger in Hollywood history. The attorneys general argue the deal would illegally reduce competition by co…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Beyoncé And Jay-Z’s Hamptons Estate Breached By Out-Of-Control Driver: Police Beyoncé And Jay-Z’s Hamptons Estate Breached By Out-Of-Control Driver: Police
Beyoncé And Jay-Z’s Hamptons Estate Breached By Out-Of-Control Driver: Police An out-of-control driver crashed through a gate outside Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s home on Long Island, according to police. Cops said Keith Jonathan Webster, 63, slammed into the superstar couple’s East Hampton estate, according to online outlet 27East. Webster, of the Bronx, was held at the scene by private security until police arrived to arrest him. The crash occurred around 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Newsday reported. The cause or motivation for the wreck remains under investigation. Webster was charged with second-degree criminal mischief and third-degree trespassing, according to Newsday. …

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by Joe Wilkinson
Business
Seats Can Slide Unexpectedly, Triggering Massive Recall Of 387K+ Fords, Lincolns Seats Can Slide Unexpectedly, Triggering Massive Recall Of 387K+ Fords, Lincolns
Seats Can Slide Unexpectedly, Triggering Massive Recall Of 387K+ Fords, Lincolns Nearly 388,000 Ford and Lincoln SUVs are being recalled because second-row seats can unexpectedly tip or slide while driving. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 387,911 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, July 14. The recall affects certain 2020-2026 Ford Explorers and 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviators. The easy-entry switch for the second-row outer seats may bind or become stuck in the down position. The problem can cause a seat to unlatch, tip, or slide unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving. A seat that moves unexpectedly may…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Rita's New Summer Menu Features Frozen Treats Inspired By Iconic Drink, Comedies Rita's New Summer Menu Features Frozen Treats Inspired By Iconic Drink, Comedies
Rita's New Summer Menu Features Frozen Treats Inspired By Iconic Drink, Comedies Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is serving up a new summer menu inspired by some of TV's most popular comedies. The eastern Pennsylvania-based chain launched a limited-time promotion celebrating its new Shirley Temple Ice on Monday, July 20. "A Shirley Good Time" is part of a partnership between Rita's and TBS. The treats are available through Sunday, Aug. 23, at participating Rita's locations. "Summer has always been about creating memories with family and friends, and that's exactly what this partnership is all about," said Carmela Hughley, a senior vice president of ma…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Major Lettuce Recall Expands As Walmart Pulls Products Major Lettuce Recall Expands As Walmart Pulls Products
Major Lettuce Recall Expands As Walmart Pulls Products A widening food-safety action has reached refrigerators across much of the country. Walmart has removed four Marketside-branded iceberg lettuce products from select stores after supplier Taylor Farms de México recalled lettuce from central Mexico over possible Cyclospora contamination. The FDA said Sunday, July 19, that the Marketside products were sold at select Walmart stores. The affected products are: UPC 681131328944 Marketside Bagged Iceberg Salad, 12 oz. UPC 681131328951 Marketside Bagged Iceberg Salad, 24 oz. UPC 681131328968 Marketside Bagged Shredded Iceberg Salad, 8 oz. UPC 68…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Hotel Luggage Cart Full Of NJ Pizza Feeds Spain After World Cup Win Hotel Luggage Cart Full Of NJ Pizza Feeds Spain After World Cup Win
Hotel Luggage Cart Full Of NJ Pizza Feeds Spain After World Cup Win Spain's World Cup celebration didn't end at MetLife Stadium. After hoisting the trophy following Sunday's 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina, the newly crowned champions headed back to The MC Hotel in Montclair, where 57 pizzas from BXJ in West Orange were waiting to fuel the celebration, owner Jarrett Seltzer told Daily Voice. Getting the timing right took some last-minute coordination. But Seltzer knew a thing or two about that, since BXJ catered Norway's win, too. "The chef started texting me in a group chat with employees, saying to delay the pizzas because the match had gone into extra…

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by Cecilia Levine