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Special master urges rejection of talc asbestos test in J&J lawsuits
A special master overseeing evidence for tens of thousands of lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson over its Baby Powder has urged a federal court to reject a key...
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IBM stock plunges 20% in premarket trading
Shares of IBM plunged roughly 20% in premarket trading. IBM said it anticipates a quarterly adjusted profit.
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Dad wants 14-year-old to attend boarding school; mom isn’t ready
A couple is divided over their child’s education after the father, who attended boarding school as a teen, praises the independence, friendships, sports and confidence it gave him...
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Rutgers paid $150K for staff workshops, including dean-owned retreat
Rutgers University paid about $150,000 to send staff to workshops and a retreat in Jamaica that is owned by a dean. Records also show payments to Easton's Nook,...
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Here’s what’s in — and not in — Pennsylvania’s $50.8 billion state budget
Pennsylvania’s new $50.8 billion state budget includes new regulations for data centers and additional funding for education. Despite those provisions, lawmakers did not resolve several of the most...
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Heat Advisory for the Lehigh Valley Wednesday
The Lehigh Valley is under a Heat Advisory Wednesday with hot temperatures and high humidity that could cause heat-related illness. Heat index values could reach about 104°F, and...
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U.S. inflation cools to 3.5% in June as energy costs drop
U.S. inflation decreased 0.4% in June, producing a seasonally adjusted annual inflation rate of 3.5%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The decline was driven largely...
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Restaurant chain under investigation after parasite-linked 'explosive diarrhea' sickens thousands
A popular restaurant chain is under investigation after an outbreak of a parasite that causes "explosive diarrhea." Thousands of people have been sickened in at least 31 states...
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British Open 2026: TV and streaming coverage at Royal Birkdale
The British Open begins Thursday at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England for the tournament's 154th edition. The event will be televised across the NBC Universal family of networks,...
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Pike County residential property sales: June 29–July 5
This report lists all residential property transfers in Pike County reported during the week of June 29; there were 18 transactions. The median sale during this period was...
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Millions of veterans will get two VA benefit deposits in July
About 6.5 million veterans will see two Department of Veterans Affairs benefit deposits in July. Under the arrangement, veterans on disability claims won’t have to wait until August...
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Two men gored during final San Fermin bull run; one struck in thorax
Two men were gored Tuesday during the final bull run at Spain’s San Fermin festival, including one who was struck in the thorax by a horn. An 86-year-old...
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Two earthquakes rattle California as fault-line concerns grow
Two earthquakes struck California on back-to-back days, prompting officials and scientists to warn that fears about two major fault lines are "real and growing." Experts say stress has...
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Pa. longrifle apprentice program returns to Jacobsburg
The Pennsylvania longrifle apprentice program has returned to Jacobsburg, offering a hands-on course at the historic Nazareth-area site where gun-making once thrived. Participants learn to craft an 18th-century...
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All 45 New Jersey beaches, ranked worst to best for summer 2026
It’s beach season — and this guide ranks all 45 New Jersey beaches from worst to best for summer 2026. Use the list to compare shore options and...
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Retirees in 8 states hit hardest by property taxes
Millions of retirees on fixed incomes can be hit hard by property taxes, which differ widely by state. Depending on where they retire, homeowners could pay thousands more...
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Jordan Mailata named one of the Eagles' 25 most important players for 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles are under a month from opening training camp and have begun a countdown of the 25 players most crucial to their 2026 campaign. All-Pro offensive...
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Affordable housing bill becomes law; short-term gains may be limited
A bipartisan bill intended to boost the national housing supply and reduce homebuying costs officially became law Saturday. While it's expected to help Americans find more affordable homes...