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Former Bucknell Coach Charged in Football Player's Death
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Former Bucknell Coach Charged in Football Player's Death

Mark Kulbis, a former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University, faces felony aggravated hazing and involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with the July 2024 death of freshman football player Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., who collapsed during training exercises despite the coach's knowledge of his sickle-cell trait.

7/9/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Trump Switches Jets Mid-Flight Home from NATO Summit
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Trump Switches Jets Mid-Flight Home from NATO Summit

President Donald Trump made an unexpected aircraft swap during his return from Turkey, flying partway home on an older Air Force One instead of the newly unveiled Qatari-gifted jet, raising questions about security amid escalating tensions with Iran.

7/9/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Trump Accounts Launch: What Parents Need to Know
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Trump Accounts Launch: What Parents Need to Know

A new federally-backed investment program for children launched this past weekend, offering families a way to save for their kids' futures with potential government contributions and employer matches. Financial advisors weigh in on whether these accounts make sense for your family.

7/8/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Appeals Court Denies Trump Bid to Keep Name on Kennedy Center
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Appeals Court Denies Trump Bid to Keep Name on Kennedy Center

A federal appeals court has rejected President Trump's request to halt the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The three-judge panel ruled that Trump failed to prove the arts center would suffer irreparable harm without his name attached to the building.

7/8/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Journalist Warns New Voting Barriers Could Disenfranchise Millions
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Journalist Warns New Voting Barriers Could Disenfranchise Millions

With midterm elections approaching, a series of Supreme Court rulings and proposed federal legislation are fundamentally reshaping voting access across the United States. Voting rights expert Ari Berman warns that requirements for passports or birth certificates could create unprecedented obstacles for American voters.

7/8/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
AI Campaign Parodies Challenge State Regulations
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AI Campaign Parodies Challenge State Regulations

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly prevalent in political campaigns, regulations in Michigan and other states are proving insufficient to control what voters see. The rise of AI-generated political content is raising fundamental questions about the line between satire and manipulation.

7/8/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Federal Soil Conservation Agency Faces Job Cuts
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Federal Soil Conservation Agency Faces Job Cuts

Farmers across the nation are expressing concern over proposed job cuts at a federal soil conservation agency that has provided agricultural support since the 1930s. The reductions threaten decades of established partnerships between the government and farming communities.

7/7/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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