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Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off
Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off A fire risk warning has been issued for more than 1 million Jeep vehicles because of a power steering wiring problem that could spark a fire, federal regulators said. Stellantis has recalled 1,076,999 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Thursday, June 4. The recall includes certain 2021 through 2025 Jeep Wrangler SUVs and Gladiator pickups. The vehicles' electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a fire. The risk remains even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the "Off" position. The recall include…

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by Chris Spiker
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Federal Probe Targets Philadelphia Police Gun Permit System Federal Probe Targets Philadelphia Police Gun Permit System
Federal Probe Targets Philadelphia Police Gun Permit System Federal investigators are scrutinizing how Philadelphia police issue and revoke permits to carry firearms, raising questions about the city's licensing process. Philadelphia police are facing a new federal civil rights investigation over how the department issues and revokes permits to carry firearms, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday, June 9. The investigation will examine whether the Philadelphia Police Department improperly used a "good cause" standard to revoke licenses to carry firearms and whether its practices comply with constitutional protections, according to federa…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
Trump Responds After Getting Loud Boos, Jeers At First NBA Finals Game In MSG Trump Responds After Getting Loud Boos, Jeers At First NBA Finals Game In MSG
Trump Responds After Getting Loud Boos, Jeers At First NBA Finals Game In MSG President Donald Trump refused to acknowledge the loud boos he received at Madison Square Garden during the NBA Finals amid his latest attempt to use sports as a political backdrop while facing declining approval ratings. Trump was shown on the arena's video board during the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 8, as the New York Knicks hosted the San Antonio Spurs. Many of the 19,812 people in attendance loudly booed and jeered him for the roughly 10 seconds that he was seen on-screen. This was the first time a sitting President attended an NBA Finals game. …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Manhattan Teens Break Into Long Island Home, Flee On Stolen Scooters: Police Manhattan Teens Break Into Long Island Home, Flee On Stolen Scooters: Police
Manhattan Teens Break Into Long Island Home, Flee On Stolen Scooters: Police A group accused of rummaging through a vehicle and entering a homeowner's garage was arrested after trying to flee police in Hewlett Neck, Nassau County police announced on Monday, June 8. Emmanuel Rivera and Quadir Ingram, both 18-years-old from Manhattan, along with two 17-year-old girls, were arrested following the burglary investigation on Smith Lane around 10:06 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, according to Nassau County police. Police responded after receiving reports that four people were searching a parked vehicle before entering an open garage, authorities said. Officers located the group …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Husband On 'Couples Therapy' Show Dumps Trump After Watching Himself Husband On 'Couples Therapy' Show Dumps Trump After Watching Himself
Husband On 'Couples Therapy' Show Dumps Trump After Watching Himself A New Jersey husband whose political disagreements with his wife became one of the most talked-about storylines on Showtime's "Couples Therapy" in Season 5 says watching the show changed more than his perspective on marriage. Jason Caffrey and his wife, Marjorie Caffrey, who records show have lived in both Neptune and Stanhope, appeared on the latest season of the Showtime hit featuring renowned therapist Dr. Orna Guralnik, which dropped last month. Dr. Orna Gurlanik on Season 5 of "Couples Therapy" on Showtime. Paramount+ The season followed four couples facing major relationship c…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$110K Of Stolen Goods Lands 18 People Charges In Suffolk County $110K Of Stolen Goods Lands 18 People Charges In Suffolk County
$110K Of Stolen Goods Lands 18 People Charges In Suffolk County Authorities say 18 alleged repeat shoplifters stole more than $110,000 worth of merchandise from Suffolk County retailers before being tracked down and charged. More than $110,000 worth of merchandise allegedly stolen from Suffolk County stores has led to felony charges against 18 accused repeat offenders, prosecutors announced on Monday, June 8. The arrests stem from Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney's Retail Protection Partnership, a program launched in 2023 to identify and prosecute serial shoplifters through cooperation between retailers, police, prosecutors, and federal …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Wrong Escalade: Actor, Wife Surrounded By Police At GWB Wrong Escalade: Actor, Wife Surrounded By Police At GWB
Wrong Escalade: Actor, Wife Surrounded By Police At GWB Actor Sean Ringgold's trip across the George Washington Bridge took an unexpected turn when Fort Lee police boxed in his Cadillac Escalade during a search for stabbing suspects, according to a video he shared on Instagram. The footage shared Monday, June 8, shows multiple patrol vehicles surrounding Ringgold and his wife, PIX11 journalist Nicole Johnson, near the foot of the bridge. "I was telling her the only description we had was a dark colored Escalade and it's hard without a plate," an officer explained. "It's ok, it's ok!" Ringgold replied. The officer then told the couple that inve…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release
Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's is adding some Minions mayhem to its menu. The fast-food chain's newest lineup is inspired by the yellow creatures from the "Despicable Me" movie franchise. The limited-time promotion celebrates the release of Illumination's "Minions & Monsters," which hits theaters on Wednesday, July 1. The Minions & Monsters Meal will be available on Monday, June 15, while a kids' meal version has launched nationwide. "The best partnerships start with an understanding of what our fans are passionate about," said chief marketing officer Lindsay Radkoski. "By bringing togethe…

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by Chris Spiker
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Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels
Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels A medicine cabinet staple is being pulled back due to a possible contamination issue. Haleon is voluntarily recalling four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 125 mg, 120-count and 72-count packages, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, June 4. The recall was issued because the softgels may be contaminated with a diluted propylene glycol-based coolant from a machine leak during packaging. Ingesting softgels contaminated with the diluted coolant could cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, the company said. No adverse …

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals
Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals It was a star-studded night at Madison Square Garden on Monday, June 8, as celebrities packed celebrity row for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 to cut New York's series lead to 2-1. Photos shared by the New York Knicks and photos shared by the celebs themselves show a lineup featuring actors, comedians, athletes, musicians and television stars. Among those spotted courtside were Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni, best known for their longtime roles as Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler on "Law & Order: SVU."  Former NB…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Hit-And-Run Driver Charged After Teen Bicyclist Struck In Suffolk County Hit-And-Run Driver Charged After Teen Bicyclist Struck In Suffolk County
Hit-And-Run Driver Charged After Teen Bicyclist Struck In Suffolk County A 13-year-old bicyclist was struck by a vehicle that drove away from the scene on Long Island, police announced on Monday, June 8. Charles Dreitlein, 67, of Deer Park, was arrested following an investigation into the crash on Roderick Road near Spruce Avenue in West Islip, according to Suffolk County Police. The teen was riding a bicycle when a motor vehicle struck him at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, in West Islip, police said. The driver continued on Roderick Road without stopping after the collision, authorities said. A citizen found the bicycle at the intersection of Rut…

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by Jillian Pikora
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NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video
NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video A New Jersey police department is reviewing a traffic stop after the driver accused officers of racial profiling during an encounter that was captured on video and shared widely on social media. The video was posted June 2 by a man who goes by "ViBin Mall" on Facebook and Instagram, where in April of last year made a post saying he'd gone blind after being assaulted by another inmate while serving a three-week sentence in Ocean County Jail for contempt of court stemming from a family court matter. In the June 2 post, the driver claimed Jackson police followed him for more than three miles a…

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by Cecilia Levine