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A 26-year-old man from New York is accused of using stolen credit cards to buy more than $65,000 in liquor from stores across Pennsylvania. Eugene Antwi, of Brooklyn, was arrested in New York this week and was charged with identity theft, access device fraud, theft by deception, forgery, and other related offenses, according to a news release from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. He will be arraigned in Pennsylvania. Authorities said the investigation found that Antwi used fake identities and stolen debit and credit cards to place more than 200 online orders, totaling more than $65,000. The 26-year-old man allegedly…
What to know about the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup draw: Forty-eight countries, the largest number in the history of the tournament, will compete in the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. The 12 groups of four that make up the World Cup draw are set to be revealed on Friday. The draw will be held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., and will run from 12 p.m. ET until 2 p.m., with the draw itself taking about 45 minutes. President Trump, who attended the ceremony at the Kennedy Center, was awarded the inaugural…
For most of his life, 88-year-old Ed Bambas worked toward his American dream. But in 2019, he found himself doing what most retirees never imagine: going back to work. “You do what you have to do,” Bambas said. Bambas, an Army veteran, worked for General Motors for 40 years. The automaker went bankrupt in 2009. Bambas said he chose to receive a $300,000 lump sum payment — and stopped receiving pension benefits. His wife later became sick and died. With bills mounting, he took a job at a grocery store. “I made it a point to try and be as friendly…
Hours after the business leaders and officials pushed to redevelop the old Wonderland Pier, the mayor of Ocean City, New Jersey, filed for bankruptcy. In a letter posted to Ocean City residents Wednesday, Mayor Jay Gillian announced he made an “extraordinarily difficult decision” to file for bankruptcy “after a series of financial challenges that I could no longer manage.” “Over the past several years, a combination of personal financial obligations, business decisions I’ve made, unforeseen events, and circumstances outside of my control gradually created serious financial strain on me and my family,” Gillian said. “Like many individuals and families across…
Bret and Megan Hamilton are frustrated over what they say is a skyrocketing increase in their sewer bill. “From $70 a month to $344 a month,” Bret Hamilton said. “They’re charging us for a service they’re not doing,” Megan Hamilton added. The West Bradford Township, Pennsylvania, couple said in the summer of 2024, an approved rate hike for Community Utilities of Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Utility Commission changed their monthly sewer billing from a $74 flat rate to a metered rate, which is based on all water flowing into the home, with usage captured by a water meter. They call…
A seal walked into a bar. Or to use a technical term, it galumphed. The creature was apparently lost, curious and well below New Zealand ‘s legal drinking age. It lodged itself under the dishwasher and showed no interest in calling a cab. It was a wet, lazy Sunday evening when the baby fur seal waddled into the Sprig + Fern The Meadows craft beer bar in Richmond, at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. Accustomed to seeing animals in the pet-friendly bar, co-owner Bella Evans assumed the visitor was a dog before she took a closer look. “Everyone…
Prosecutors have released photos of some of the evidence authorities recovered from Luigi Mangione when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The photos were released as prosecutors and the defense argue about what evidence should be admissible at trial. Mangione’s attorneys are trying to get some of the evidence dismissed, including the contents of his backpack, where authorities found the gun allegedly used to kill Thompson, and a notebook. “I can’t really approach him” Authorities also released audio of a 911 call from the McDonald’s where he was found alerting police there…
Pennsylvania Governor Takes Aim at Former Vice President’s Book Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, has publicly criticized former Vice President Kamala Harris regarding claims she made in her recent book about her unsuccessful presidential campaign. Shapiro has labeled Harris’s account of their interactions as “utter bull****,” sparking a debate about the direction of the Democratic Party and the appeal of conservative leaders. In an interview, Shapiro responded to excerpts from Harris’s book, “107 Days,” where she discussed her process of selecting a running mate. According to Harris’s book, Shapiro allegedly dominated the conversation during his interview, insisted on being…
The White House Launches Portal to Highlight Media Bias WASHINGTON – The White House has launched a new online portal aimed at highlighting instances of bias in news coverage. The move comes as concerns grow among many Americans about the fairness and accuracy of reporting from some media outlets. The website features examples of what the White House considers biased reporting, with the stated goal of holding journalists accountable for their work. The administration is also encouraging citizens to submit their own examples of perceived bias. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized the importance of ensuring fair and accurate reporting. “It’s…
A man who received a pardon from President Trump following the January 6th events is once again facing legal scrutiny after appearing near the home of Congressman Jamie Raskin. Taylor Taranto, previously found guilty of making threats against Rep. Raskin and former President Barack Obama, was ordered by a judge to return to his home in Washington state. The judge is considering a request from prosecutors to detain Taranto, who was found to have illegally possessed guns and ammunition in his vehicle last year. Reports indicate that Taranto was seen by local police near Raskin’s Maryland home. He had been…