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Pennsylvania’s law targeting aggravated animal cruelty took effect in 2017; more than 72,000 animal abuse offenses have been filed statewide since then.
Published Jul 19, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
More than 72,000 animal abuse offenses have been filed since a law aimed at protecting vulnerable animals went into effect in Pennsylvania.
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Karl Ravech, a longtime ESPN broadcaster, learned Tuesday morning that he was being laid off by the network. He addressed the layoff on his podcast that same day.
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A ransomware group that previously targeted the healthcare and manufacturing sectors has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that halted production at Fairlife. Parent company Coca-Cola revealed the attack...
Published Jul 22, 2026, 2:53 PM EDT
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A man left paralyzed from the neck down after a diving accident regained significant movement and the ability to feel touch in his hands after receiving an experimental...
Published Jul 22, 2026, 2:49 PM EDT
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For prospective homebuyers tracking the Schuylkill County market, this roundup covers homes that sold for $500,000 or under during the week of July 13 to 19, 2026. The...
Published Jul 22, 2026, 2:46 PM EDT
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Authorities in Memphis, Tennessee, arrested a 22-year-old man and charged him in connection with the death of his 3-year-old son. Police say the child’s body was discovered inside...
Published Jul 22, 2026, 2:40 PM EDT
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Tropical Storm Bertha is beginning to make landfall across the far eastern portions of St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. The storm had been projected to come ashore later Wednesday...
Published Jul 22, 2026, 2:26 PM EDT
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Two brothers and their father have pleaded guilty to charges in the 2024 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Garrett Gearhart at a Wawa in Stroudsburg. One of the men...
Published Jul 22, 2026, 2:03 PM EDT
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YouTube star MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, married fellow content creator Thea Booysen during a private ceremony on Richard Branson’s Necker Island. The couple exchanged vows...
Published Jul 22, 2026, 1:58 PM EDT
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A class-action lawsuit over tariffs and the resulting price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2 has a new development. Nintendo argues customers are "not entitled" to tariff refunds,...
Published Jul 22, 2026, 1:58 PM EDT
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Pat O'Connor has announced his retirement from the NFL after a nine-season career. O'Connor, who also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is...
Published Jul 22, 2026, 1:24 PM EDT