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ATHENS (AP) — The body of missing British TV presenter Michael Mosley was found on a Greek island Sunday morning after a days-long search, his family said. A police spokesman, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of an ongoing investigation, said a body was found on a rocky coast by a private boat and that formal identification was pending. Mosley’s wife said in a statement that her husband took the wrong route on a hike and collapsed in a place where his body couldn’t easily be seen. Mosley went missing on the island of Symi on Wednesday afternoon. “Michael…

In a progressive move, the New Jersey legislature has proposed a bill titled the “Menstrual Equity for Haitian Migrants Act,” aimed at supporting the health and dignity of Haitian migrants in the state. T his initiative, directed by the Department of Health (DOH), is designed to provide essential menstrual hygiene products at no cost to Haitian migrants who have been in the state for at least two years prior to the effective date of the bill. The DOH is tasked with partnering with community-based, faith-based, and nonprofit organizations to distribute sanitary pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and other necessary menstrual hygiene…

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Assembly Labor Committee has favorably reported on Assembly Bill No. 2883, a legislative proposal aimed at supporting union members financially. Announced on June 6, 2024, this bill is part of the legislative session for 2024-2025. Assembly Bill No. 2883 introduces a new gross income tax deduction for union dues paid by workers to labor organizations. This deduction aims to lessen the financial burden on union members by allowing them to deduct the total amount of dues, fees, assessments, or other related charges from their taxable income. A labor organization, as defined by the bill, includes…

Dave Portnoy did little to settle the competition between three rival Conecticut pizzerias on his latest One Bite pizza rating stint. The Barstool Sports CEO has been sampling pies from pizzerias in West Hartford, including Zephyr’s Street Pizza on Farmington Avenue, owned by Dante and Stephanie Cistulli. Cistulli was in the shop when Portnoy dropped by, and became emotional, saying his visit couldn’t have come at a better time. The pizzaiolo explained business has been tough lately, but seemed to be picking up for summer. He knew the momentum from Portnoy would do him a world of good. Cistulli…

Palo Duro State Park warned hikers of the triple-digit temperatures after responding to several rescues on Thursday, June 6, according to a Facebook post from the Texas State Park. Officials temporarily closed the canyon after recording a surface temperature of 127 degrees on Thursday. “We have had several rescues already today, stay safe and not rescued,” Palo Duro Canyon State Park, located in the Panhandle just southeast of Amarillo, wrote in the post. Officials also recommended the following summer hiking tips when visiting Palo Duro: wear sunscreen; carry 1 liter of water per person per mile; take lots of breaks; hike…

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, VA — A tragic accident occurred on Route 17 when a 1997 Acura CL, driven by Amber L. Velez of Gloucester, veered off the highway into the median and overturned. The crash took place at 5:14 PM on Saturday. The Acura then collided with a 2021 Ford EcoSport traveling in the opposite direction. Velez, 39, was ejected from her vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. A 7-year-old passenger in the Acura was airlifted to CHKD in Norfolk, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. Virginia State Police are investigating the incident.

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee has given its nod to Assembly Bill No. 1855, which seeks to toughen regulations on vehicle muffler and exhaust system modifications. This legislation was reviewed and favorably amended on June 6, 2024. The bill specifically targets modifications that amplify or increase the noise levels of a vehicle’s muffler or exhaust system beyond the manufacturer’s original specifications. The revised penalties for non-compliance are set at a maximum of $250 for a first offense and $500 for subsequent offenses, marking a significant increase from the current $25 penalty for related violations.…

TRENTON, NJ – The conspiracy has always been that Democrats in New Jersey load up the voter rolls with deceased voters. This week, the party went one step further and actually elected a dead man to run for Congress. In a rare and unexpected political event, Representative Donald Payne Jr. was posthumously elected in the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District. Rep. Payne, a respected member of the Congressional Black Caucus, suffered a fatal heart attack on April 24, as reported by the New York Post. Despite his untimely death, Payne was the only candidate registered for the…

In a move toward reforming the language used within the legal system, New Jersey lawmakers introduced Bill A4507, aimed at changing the term “inmate” to “incarcerated person” in state statutes. This legislative effort, spearheaded by Assembly members Julio Marenco, Shanique Speight, and Carmen Theresa Morales, was introduced on June 6, 2024. The bill seeks to amend various parts of New Jersey’s statutory law to reflect a more humane terminology when referring to individuals in the prison system. This change is based on recommendations from the New Jersey Law Revision Commission’s final report issued on June 6, 2022, which advocated for…

TRENTON, NJ — New legislation introduced in New Jersey aims to fortify the safety protocols surrounding construction and public works activities in school environments. The bill, which revises existing requirements for criminal history record checks, mandates that all workers involved in school construction or public works must demonstrate clean criminal records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation or State Bureau of Identification before commencing work. This legislative proposal also compels each school district to revise its visitor policies to include registration processes for contractors and other workers entering school buildings. The initiative reflects heightened efforts to ensure the safety of students…