AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Cup at MetLife: Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 in East Rutherford, sending the Vikings to their first World Cup quarterfinal and turning MetLife/New York New Jersey Stadium into a full-on travel magnet for fans. Shoreline & summer safety: A 6-year-old girl drowned after being swept away by a strong current at a Hamptons beach during the July 4 weekend; officials are investigating. Heat wave toll in NJ: New Jersey officials suspect at least 25 heat-related deaths, with many found in homes without air conditioning as storms also knocked out power for hundreds of thousands. Storms hit transit: Powerful weather toppled trees and disrupted NJ Transit, including Morris & Essex line impacts and a fatal tree-related crash in Scotch Plains. America 250 travel disruptions: National Mall events were delayed/evacuated after storms, with Independence Day festivities reshuffled. Viral NJ shopping trip: A new Indian grocery store in Piscataway went viral after a $1.99 parval sale sparked chaotic crowds and long lines. Local tourism tie-in: Manhattan bars and restaurants reported big summer boosts from World Cup visitors, with some seeing roughly 30% higher business.
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