Firefighter Mark Batista from Teaneck, NJ tragically drowned on Friday while trying to save his teenage daughter from a rip current at the Jersey Shore. Multiple units responded to the scene, and the teen girl was rescued by rescue swimmers and taken to a hospital. Batista was found submerged in water and taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The FDNY expressed their condolences to the Batista family, saying he died in the line of duty while off-duty.
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Former President Donald Trump's lawyers have filed a motion in federal court in Manhattan, asking for a new trial or a reduction in damages in a case brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll, who testified that Trump had sexually abused her in a New York City department store in the 1990s. Trump's attorneys argued that the jury's verdict was not supported by the evidence and that the award of $5 million in damages was "grossly excessive." The court has yet to rule on the motion.
Wildfires in eastern Canada are causing hazardous air quality conditions in the eastern United States, with cities such as New York City and Detroit having some of the worst air quality worldwide. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released a radar-based analysis showing near-surface smoke over the U.S., and citizens are advised to limit their outdoor activities.
Cuba Gooding Jr. has settled accusations of rape against him just before his trial was set to begin, with both sides claiming victory. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but the accuser's attorney said her client had achieved a measure of justice, while Gooding's attorney said the actor was pleased to have the matter behind him and maintained his innocence.
Four people were killed on Sunday when a private plane crashed in Virginia. The plane had taken off from Tennessee and was headed northeast towards Long Island when fighter jets were scrambled to intercept it. The wreckage is expected to take days to gather and sort, and the pilot's father has expressed his devastation at the news.
Al Pacino, 83, is set to become a father again with his girlfriend Noor Alfallah, 29. The couple have been together since April 2022 and Pacino is already father to daughter Julie Marie, 33, and 22-year-old twins Anton and Olivia. Pacino is best known for his roles in films such as "The Godfather," "Scarface," and "Scent of a Woman" and has won an Academy Award for Best Actor. The couple have yet to announce the gender of their baby or the due date.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were involved in a two-hour long car chase with paparazzi in New York City, accompanied by Meghan's mother. The couple has been vocal about their disdain for paparazzi and the media attention they receive, and the incident has brought back memories of the tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997. No comment has been made yet on the incident, and it is unclear if any action will be taken against the paparazzi.
Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City and attorney for former President Donald Trump, is facing a $10 million lawsuit from a former employee for alleged sexual assault, failure to pay wages, and offering pardons for $2 million. The lawsuit includes phrases such as "This conversation was recorded" which could be a problem for Giuliani, and mentions three potential federal crimes. Giuliani has denied all of the allegations.