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Mastercard launches new scam-prevention program

Mastercard has introduced a new scam prevention program designed to better protect cardholders from increasing fraud attempts. The move follows similar measures that rival Visa launched last year.

Published Jul 29, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

New catfish rules for Ohio River Basin start in 2027

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission approved new fishing regulations for the Ohio River Basin to protect two catfish species, effective in 2027. The rules establish catch-and-release for...

Published Jul 29, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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DeVonta Smith will be under the microscope in 2026

With Philadelphia Eagles training camp just days away, Lehigh Valley Live is counting down the 25 most important Eagles for the 2026 season. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith is...

Published Jul 29, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

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Panel discusses citizenship pathways worldwide

The Center for Immigration Studies held a panel Tuesday to discuss the impacts of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Trump v. Barbara birthright citizenship case. Panelists also...

Published Jul 28, 2026, 11:19 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Ben Affleck’s mother dies of pancreatic cancer

Chris Anne Affleck, the mother of actor Ben Affleck, died of pancreatic cancer. She had been given six months to live after her diagnosis.

Published Jul 28, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT

allentown / wfmz

Jay Clayton confirmed as Director of National Intelligence

The Senate narrowly approved Walter "Jay" Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence. He will oversee the 18 federal agencies that make up the U.S. Intelligence Community.

Published Jul 28, 2026, 7:39 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Homes sold in six Lehigh Valley, Poconos counties, July 13-19

Lehighvalleylive.com publishes a weekly roundup listing homes sold in six Lehigh Valley and Poconos counties for July 13 to 19. The site’s regular real estate coverage includes county-by-county...

Published Jul 28, 2026, 7:36 PM EDT

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Mega Millions jackpot $800 million for July 28 drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot is $800 million for the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 drawing in Lansing, Michigan. The estimated cash option for the prize is $344.2 million.

Published Jul 28, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Residential property sales in Carbon County, July 13–19

This article lists all residential property transfers in Carbon County reported during the week of July 13 to 19. There were 30 transactions posted during the period, and...

Published Jul 28, 2026, 7:06 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

DNA matches skull fragment to 2021 headless river body

Authorities say DNA testing matched a skull fragment found in Northampton County to a headless body recovered along the Delaware River in Bucks County in 2021. The case...

Published Jul 28, 2026, 6:41 PM EDT