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Senate advances Sonderling's Labor nomination

U.S. senators voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of Keith Sonderling, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Labor. The vote moves his nomination...

Published Jul 30, 2026, 9:24 AM EDT

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Joe Novak, former Northern Illinois coach, dies at 81

Joe Novak, who served as Northern Illinois' head football coach for 12 seasons, has died at 81. Novak was a former Miami University player and led the Huskies'...

Published Jul 30, 2026, 9:11 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Miss Manners: Women shouldn’t have to soften rejections

A Miss Manners reader objects to the double standard that expects women to protect a man’s ego when refusing romantic advances. She argues it’s acceptable — and necessary...

Published Jul 30, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Doctors warn against 'Cyclospora skinny' weight‑loss trend

Doctors are sounding the alarm about a dangerous weight‑loss trend on social media linked to cyclospora. A gastroenterologist noted that cyclospora is a fecal‑oral parasite, underscoring the infection...

Published Jul 30, 2026, 8:06 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Coroner called after two vehicles crash into Susquehanna River

The Lancaster County coroner was called Thursday morning after two vehicles crashed into the Susquehanna River, county dispatch said. The crash occurred just before 2:30 a.m. at Water...

Published Jul 30, 2026, 7:44 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Florida school bans leggings and spandex amid parent backlash

A Florida school enacted a dress code banning spandex and leggings, prompting opposition from parents. An online petition that gathered almost 2,000 signatures, along with parent complaints, has...

Published Jul 30, 2026, 7:39 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Instacart expands $125 grocery benefit to more military families

A program that gives military families $125 for groceries during permanent change-of-station moves is expanding to include four more states. "Our research shows food insecurity remains a serious...

Published Jul 30, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT