Rex Heuermann, 59, has been arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of three women whose remains were found on a beach roadway in Long Island more than a decade ago. Heuermann is being held without bail and authorities are coordinating with other states to determine if he is connected to other unsolved murder cases. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Department.
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Taco Bell has won a major victory in its quest to make “Taco Tuesday” free of trademark restrictions, with Taco John's formally abandoning its decades-old claim to own the phrase in 49 states. Taco Bell's victory means that the phrase “Taco Tuesday” is now free for all to use, a major win for the company and taco lovers everywhere. However, the dispute is still ongoing in New Jersey, where Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar is still fighting Taco Bell over the exclusive right to hold “Taco Tuesday” promotions.
After more than a decade of searching, a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the unsolved murders of at least 10 women whose bodies were found on Long Island's Gilgo Beach. The suspect is from Massapequa, and there is a large police presence in Massapequa Park. Eleven sets of remains have been found in the area, but it is unclear if the suspect is connected to all of them.
New York City Emergency Management issued a warning to residents in basements to seek higher ground due to a rare flash flood warning issued for much of the city. This caused at least one death in Orange County, prompting New York Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings across parts of southeastern New York and northeastern New Jersey, urging residents to take caution and follow the instructions of local authorities.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was asked by a high school student whether former President Donald Trump “violated the peaceful transfer of power” on Jan. 6, 2021, and avoided giving a direct answer. This prompted criticism from fellow Republican Chris Christie, who called the question a “yes or no” one. DeSantis responded by saying he had nothing to do with the events of that day and urged against “relitigating” them. The incident has sparked a debate among Republican voters and could have an impact on the 2024 presidential nomination race.
Former President Donald Trump was recently recorded discussing a sensitive military document that he had not declassified while in office, which is consistent with a partial transcript included in his indictment by federal prosecutors this month. The recording was obtained by NBC News and first reported by CNN, and the document discussed is not part of the 31 counts of willful retention of national defense information charged in the indictment. Trump is heard describing the document as "highly confidential, secret" and has since claimed he was not in possession of it when he was talking.
Walt Nauta, an aide to former President Donald Trump, was scheduled to appear in Miami federal court on Tuesday for his arraignment on federal criminal charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents. However, Nauta was unable to make the court appearance due to a canceled flight from Newark, New Jersey, resulting in the arraignment being postponed until July 6. Nauta is facing charges of obstruction of justice, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and false statements.
Key takeaways: Former President Donald Trump and his aide, Walt Nauta, have been indicted on 37 counts related to alleged mishandling of classified documents. The…