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13 children sickened after eating candy at East Orange YMCA camp

Thirteen children became ill after eating candy believed to contain hallucinogenic mushrooms during a YMCA summer camp in East Orange, New Jersey. Local authorities have launched an investigation...

Published Jul 27, 2026, 4:26 PM EDT

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Collector pays $14,500 for rare pair of stamps

A collector paid $14,500 for a vertical pair of rare stamps at a sale organized by Siegel Auction Galleries on July 21-22. The pair is marked “Steam,” indicating...

Published Jul 27, 2026, 4:14 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Pennsylvania trout size limit increases to 9 inches in 2027

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission on Monday approved a change that raises the trout size limit to 9 inches beginning in 2027. The measure, supported overwhelmingly by...

Published Jul 27, 2026, 4:12 PM EDT

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Allentown man charged with indecent assault after gym incident

A 35-year-old Allentown man identified as McCarthy was wrestled to the ground by two gym members after they allegedly observed inappropriate behavior. He has been charged with indecent...

Published Jul 27, 2026, 3:31 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Xbox down: Major outage disrupts game access and store

Xbox experienced a major outage that affected game access and the online store. Players expressed frustration that after paying for Xbox they're reminded they "don't technically own" the...

Published Jul 27, 2026, 3:24 PM EDT

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Six players join Madden NFL 27's exclusive 99 Club

Six NFL players received a 99 overall rating — the top score — in Madden NFL 27. The Madden 99 Club is an exclusive group announced each summer...

Published Jul 27, 2026, 3:12 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Houston man sentenced to 50 years after fifth DWI

A Houston man will spend up to 50 years behind bars after being convicted on his fifth driving-while-intoxicated charge. The lengthy sentence reflects his repeated offenses for impaired...

Published Jul 27, 2026, 3:04 PM EDT

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Former Lakers champion Isaiah Rider arrested in Arizona

Isaiah Rider, a former NBA guard who won the 1994 Slam Dunk Contest and was on the Los Angeles Lakers' 2001 championship roster, has been arrested in Arizona....

Published Jul 27, 2026, 2:52 PM EDT

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Trump, states push PJM reform amid capacity concerns

The White House and a bipartisan group of governors are calling for significant changes to how PJM, the nation’s largest power grid, is managed. They want more decision-making...

Published Jul 27, 2026, 2:52 PM EDT