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Bridgeton Man Charged With Murder

According to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office, authorities have charged a 32-year-old Bridgeton man with murder and possession of firearms in connection with last week's fatal shooting. The 32-year-old Rynell L. Lawrence was charged on Friday with murder, unauthorized possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and certain persons not to have firearms. Lawrence Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office, as long as Lawrence is still at large and deemed dangerous and armed.

Automated Phone System for Food And Services

According to officials on Monday, the Atlantic County Department of Family and Community Development has introduced an automated phone system driven by artificial intelligence for locals in need of food assistance and emergency support. The EVA system is made to manage large call volumes, give citizens access to various services, and provide information about applications. According to county officials, the application is meant to expedite customer service for programs including Supplemental Nutrition help Program benefits and emergency shelter help.

Beach Erosion

The large, expansive beaches that were open for play during the July 4th holiday last year delighted casinos, their patrons, and the general public. The city has a sizable beach for the important Independence Day weekend for the first time in three years. However, most of that sand has already disappeared from the northern portion of the beach a year later. The majority of the sand in front of Ocean Casino Resort and Showboat Resort Atlantic City has been eroded away by persistent erosion according to officials.

Atlantic County Using AI For Social Services Help

Atlantic County announced a new automated system that will use AI technology to help those seeking social services like emergency assistance or food stamps. According to BreakingAC.com, EVA can handle more than 1,000 call simultaneously, responding to inquiries about benefit applications and required documents, scheduled appointments, relay office hours and locations, and provide real-time translation to reduce language barriers. EVA is available around the clock to direct callers to resources, including responding by text with website links where customers may receive immediate assistance. EVA companion provides staff with an AI assistant to help expedite staff review of regulation and policy compliance.

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Whitmer says she’ll pull Michigan National Guard from DC if they’re used for Trump's 'safe and beautiful' mission

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks on March 11, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

(LANSING, Mich.) -- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday ordered the state's National Guard to limit its mission in Washington exclusively to events tied to the nation's 250th anniversary celebration, drawing a line against the military's prolonged presence in the capital and threate...

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Blake Lively seeking nearly $7.5 million in attorneys' fees from Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively attends 'Fendi presents the Baguette 26424 Re-Edition' at the Fendi flagship store in Midtown on May 19, 2026, in New York City. (Aeon/GC Images via Getty Images)

Attorneys for Blake Lively said in a court filing Monday that Justin Baldoni's production company, Wayfarer Studios, owes the actress $7,495,526.87 in attorneys fees connected to the studio's defamation lawsuit against her...

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Ukraine hits Moscow satellite center in large overnight drone attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G7 summit on June 16, 2026 in Evian-les-Bains, France. (Photo by Isabel Infantes - Pool/Getty Images)

(LONDON) -- Ukraine struck a satellite communications center in the Moscow region in an aerial attack on Tuesday, Kyiv said, as Moscow claimed to have shot down hundreds of ...

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About 3 million fewer people are enrolled under ACA compared to last year: Report

The healthcare.gov website on a laptop arranged in Norfolk, Virginia, Nov. 1, 2025. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

(WASHINGTON) -- Millions of Americans have dropped health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to newdatafrom the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

The report, which was published on Friday, showed that about 19.2 million peo...

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How Mamdani-aligned House candidates say they plan to fight wealth inequality

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC Congressional candidate Claire Valdez embrace during a primary-night watch party, June 23, 2026, in Brooklyn. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

(NEW YORK) -- A trio of progressive Democrats sharply criticized billionaires on their way to victory in House primaries in New York City.

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Republican Rep. Tom Kean announces depression diagnosis after monthslong absence from Congress

Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-NJ) arrives at the U.S. Capitol on June 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

(WASHINGTON) -- Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey arrived back on Capitol Hill on Tuesday after a nearly four-month absence,and announced on the House floor that he received a depression diagnosis that led to an extended hospital stay.

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