Join Ken Rosato every morning at 7AM for the best of New Jersey news, talk and weather. This morning, Ken covers escalating tensions in the Middle East after U.S. and Saudi Arabia strikes on Iran-backed militia targets in Iraq, Anthony Fauci’s testimony before the Senate COVID-19 origins hearing, a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated food concerns, and major national headlines including eBay’s $56 million harassment settlement, a Florida execution, and the sentencing of the Apalachee High School shooter. We also look at the removal of the iconic Macy’s red bag billboard in New York City and the latest breaking stories from across New Jersey, including a possible lightning strike death during severe storms, a Hackensack transformer explosion, a fugitive murder suspect’s arrest in Camden, escaped pigs causing a traffic scare in Sussex County, and a boil water advisory in Hackettstown.

Plus, Ken speaks with Dr. Mark Andrawis about everyday habits that may be harming your teeth, Tom Bergeron of BINJE about the growing role of private philanthropy in New Jersey health care, Pedram Esfandiary about concerns surrounding toxic heavy metals in baby food, Evie Wentink about how to spot job scams, and Stephanie Hoffman-Cooper and Kim Rose about a community fundraiser helping a Boonton family purchase a wheelchair-accessible van for their daughter Ellie. We also take you to the Englewood Night Market, where the community comes together for a summer celebration. Meteorologist Mike Favetta has your complete Garden State forecast, along with traffic updates and everything you need to start your day.