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New program seeks to recruit military veterans to drive big rigs, though organizers say change may not be immediately evident even as it grows.
Published Aug 4, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ
The Freedom Haulers initiative is designed to recruit veterans into careers driving big rigs. Organizers say changes in America’s trucking may not be fully tangible even when the program is up, running and thriving.
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Los Angeles-based girl group Katseye postponed its Tuesday night Detroit concert at Little Caesars Arena about 30 minutes before the scheduled start after member Megan Skiendiel became ill....
Published Nov 4, 2026, 12:38 PM EST
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A 21-year-old Allentown man has been charged with criminal homicide for his role in a shooting that left 29-year-old Jose A. Rivera dead on Monday evening, Nov. 2,...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 12:29 PM EST
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President Donald Trump is consulting key advisers about whether to fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following major Republican losses in Tuesday night's midterm elections. Reports say he is...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 12:27 PM EST
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For prospective homebuyers in Lehigh County, this roundup lists properties that sold for $500,000 or under during the week of Oct. 26 to Nov. 1. The piece highlights...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 12:26 PM EST
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Seven specific products sold by Amazon, Walmart and other retailers have been recalled over dangerous defects. In total, thousands of household items nationwide are being pulled for hazards...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 12:24 PM EST
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Marcel Johnson, a Michigan cheesecake shop owner and TikTok creator who let followers see both his worst and best days, has died at 32. He began posting in...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 12:23 PM EST
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Uber's gross bookings have grown by 20 percent year-over-year, but the company is currently facing a driver shortage. That shortfall in drivers could drive up costs for customers...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 12:19 PM EST
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Parkland High School defeated Emmaus 2-1 in the District 11 Class 4A girls soccer semifinals, avenging an earlier EPC semifinal loss to the Green Hornets. Junior Mackenzie McNeely...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 12:16 PM EST
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A popular budget airline is raising baggage prices again, passing higher costs onto travelers. Most major carriers have also increased baggage fees to help offset rising jet fuel...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 12:09 PM EST
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In his posthumous memoir My Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments, late actor Eric Dane recounts an explosive on-set fight with actor Josh Duhamel dating back to...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 12:09 PM EST