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Glenn Close Shares Health Update, Addresses Cane Questions Glenn Close Shares Health Update, Addresses Cane Questions Glenn Close Shares Health Update, Addresses Cane Questions
Glenn Close Shares Health Update, Addresses Cane Questions Glenn Close is answering questions about her cane while keeping her sights on a busy schedule ahead. The 79-year-old actress said in an Instagram video posted Tuesday, Oct. 20, that she is recovering from a complete left hip replacement. “I wanted to just hop on and thank you for all your love and explain why I have a cane,” Close said at the start of the video. “I have a cane because I had a complete hip replacement. I found out that my left hip was in really bad shape and my whole thing is to keep myself in running order so I can really leap into whatever challenges come my way.” Close h…

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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest
Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu season is gaining ground, with new federal figures offering a timely reminder to prepare before activity climbs further. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest report, released on Friday, Oct. 23 and covering the week ending Saturday, Oct. 17, says influenza activity remains low nationally but is increasing in many parts of the country. The agency said early-season activity is higher than typically observed at this time of year. Clinical laboratories reported that 5.7 percent of specimens tested positive for influenza, with 2,918 positive results among 51,490 specimens…

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Massapequa, NY
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Long Island, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Long Island, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Long Island, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Long Island, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Long Island is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists from Long Island are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradespers…

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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Hudson Valley, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Hudson Valley, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Hudson Valley, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Hudson Valley, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, the Hudson Valley is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists from Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland counties are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza plac…

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Man Charged With Murder Of 7-Month-Old DC Boy More Than 3 Years After His Death: Police Man Charged With Murder Of 7-Month-Old DC Boy More Than 3 Years After His Death: Police Man Charged With Murder Of 7-Month-Old DC Boy More Than 3 Years After His Death: Police
Man Charged With Murder Of 7-Month-Old DC Boy More Than 3 Years After His Death: Police More than three years after 7-month-old King Phelps died from blunt force trauma in DC, a 29-year-old man has been charged with his murder. Metropolitan Police Department officers were called to the 1300 block of Morris Road SE at approximately 2:18 a.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023, where they found the infant unconscious and unresponsive. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded, but King showed no signs of life and was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, which determined that he died from complications of b…

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Mastic-Shirley, NY
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15-Year-Old Shoots Teen After Pair Exit Bus In Mastic: Police 15-Year-Old Shoots Teen After Pair Exit Bus In Mastic: Police 15-Year-Old Shoots Teen After Pair Exit Bus In Mastic: Police
15-Year-Old Shoots Teen After Pair Exit Bus In Mastic: Police A 15-year-old boy shot and seriously injured a 17-year-old boy after the two exited a bus on Long Island on Friday afternoon, Oct. 23, police said. The teens had been riding a Suffolk County Transit bus before getting off in front of 105 Mastic Road in Mastic, according to Suffolk County Police. The two were involved in an altercation before the 15-year-old shot the 17-year-old at 2:36 p.m., police said. The younger teen fled on foot but was arrested a short time later by Seventh Precinct officers, according to police. The 17-year-old was taken to a local hospital with serious but non-lif…

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Wayne, NJ
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Ringwood Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Wayne Crash Involving Van, Jeep Ringwood Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Wayne Crash Involving Van, Jeep Ringwood Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Wayne Crash Involving Van, Jeep
Ringwood Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Wayne Crash Involving Van, Jeep A 36-year-old Ringwood man was killed in a crash involving his motorcycle, a van and a Jeep in Wayne on Friday morning, Oct. 23, authorities said. The crash happened near Hamburg Turnpike and Black Oak Ridge Road around 7:14 a.m., according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Chief Joseph Rooney. The motorcyclist collided with two other vehicles, a Ford Transit Sprinter van and a Jeep Wrangler, authorities said. The Ringwood man was taken to Chilton Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The drivers of the van and Jeep remained at the scene. Authori…

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Tinton Falls-Eatontown, NJ
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Eatontown Woman Accused Her BF Of Trying To Burn Her Alive, Now She's Charged With Lying Eatontown Woman Accused Her BF Of Trying To Burn Her Alive, Now She's Charged With Lying Eatontown Woman Accused Her BF Of Trying To Burn Her Alive, Now She's Charged With Lying
Eatontown Woman Accused Her BF Of Trying To Burn Her Alive, Now She's Charged With Lying A New Jersey woman who claimed her boyfriend tried to burn her alive in a wooded area, leading to his arrest on attempted murder charges, is now accused of lying to police about what happened, authorities said. Chelsea Villano, 33, of Eatontown, was charged with two counts of falsely incriminating another on Friday, Oct. 23, after investigators determined she provided false information about how she suffered her burns and who caused them, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Her accusations had led to the arrest of Justin Martin, 36, of Saddle Brook, who was charged with attem…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
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Another Arrest Made In Deadly Route 17 Hit-Run After Drugs Found In U-Haul: Prosecutor Another Arrest Made In Deadly Route 17 Hit-Run After Drugs Found In U-Haul: Prosecutor Another Arrest Made In Deadly Route 17 Hit-Run After Drugs Found In U-Haul: Prosecutor
Another Arrest Made In Deadly Route 17 Hit-Run After Drugs Found In U-Haul: Prosecutor A search of the Acura and U-Haul trailer involved in a deadly hit-and-run on Route 17 in Paramus turned up hundreds of THC cartridges, leading to a second arrest and new drug charges against the driver accused of killing a Bronx woman, authorities said. Michael C. Marciano, 47, of Fairport (Monroe County), NY, who was driving a Jeep in tandem with the Acura at the time of the crash, owned the Acura and had rented the U-Haul trailer, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Marciano surrendered to authorities Friday, Oct. 23, and was charged with two counts of second-degree possession wit…

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American Express To Slash 3,500 Jobs In Sweeping Restructuring: What To Know American Express To Slash 3,500 Jobs In Sweeping Restructuring: What To Know American Express To Slash 3,500 Jobs In Sweeping Restructuring: What To Know
American Express To Slash 3,500 Jobs In Sweeping Restructuring: What To Know American Express is laying off about 5% of its global workforce amid a major restructuring plan. The credit card giant will cut roughly 3,500 jobs worldwide, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, Oct. 23. The company is looking to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and prepare for the growing use of AI. American Express hasn't specified which departments or locations will be affected by the layoffs. The company employed nearly 77,000 people worldwide at the end of 2025.  The cuts come as American Express reports growing revenue and profits. The company announced record third…

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Quincy, MA
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Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some
Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop has a sweet deal for its shoppers in late October. Customers can get a free slice of Stop & Shop Single Square Cake starting on Friday, Oct. 23. The promotion runs through Thursday, Oct. 29. To get the free cake, shoppers must visit a Savings Station kiosk inside any Stop & Shop location during the promotion window. You must check in with an existing GO Rewards account or sign up for a new one. Once checked in, a digital coupon for one free cake slice will be loaded to the customer's account. No purchase is necessary, but the offer is limited to one per ho…

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Hartford, CT
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Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study
Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Unworn clothes, slow juicers, and expensive handbags are among the purchases Americans most often regret making, according to a new study. Custom packaging company Arka released an October 2026 study called "Things People Buy But Never Use." The report highlights popular products that shoppers often purchase but rarely need again. The study examined public Reddit discussions about 20 popular products to identify which purchases generated the most regret. Researchers analyzed comments about how often people used their purchases and calculated the percentage of negative responses. Unwor…

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Hartford, CT
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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …

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Windsor Locks, CT
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JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know
JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching its first-ever child-free flights as part of a new adults-only vacation package. The airline is teaming up with Virgin Voyages to offer roundtrip flights exclusively for passengers ages 18 and older. The "Do Not Disturb" package can be purchased starting Wednesday, Oct. 21. The vacation will run from Thursday, March 4, through Monday, March 8, 2027. Chartered flights will take adult vacationers between John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. Travelers will fly without …

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Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch
Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch October’s full moon is preparing to light up the night, and catching its autumn glow won’t require staying awake until its official peak. The Hunter’s Moon arrives Monday, Oct. 26, according to NASA’s October skywatching guide. Its name reflects a season when hunters used bright moonlight to track game across fields cleared by the fall harvest. Peak illumination comes at 12:12 a.m. EDT, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. But the publication recommends heading outside Sunday evening, Oct. 25, around sunset for the best moonrise viewing opportunity. Find an open spot with a clear view to…

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Mom Dies Trying To Save Her Sons While Snorkeling In Bahamas Mom Dies Trying To Save Her Sons While Snorkeling In Bahamas Mom Dies Trying To Save Her Sons While Snorkeling In Bahamas
Mom Dies Trying To Save Her Sons While Snorkeling In Bahamas A mother died while trying to save her two sons during a family snorkeling trip in the Bahamas, authorities said. The 36-year-old British woman was snorkeling with her husband and their two boys near the southern tip of Bimini on Tuesday, Oct. 20. A powerful current swept both children away, and their mother went after them, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The woman was also carried away by the current before rescuers pulled her from the water. She was brought to North Bimini Ferry Dock, where police responded shortly after 10 a.m. CPR was performed on the woman…

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Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First
Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla’s humanoid robots are getting closer to customers, but the company’s latest update includes an important distinction about who could get them first. Tesla said in its third-quarter update, released Wednesday, Oct. 21, that Optimus production has begun at its Fremont, California, factory. The company described the robots coming off those lines as its first production-quality units. CEO Elon Musk said shipments to outside companies could begin by the end of 2027, according to The Wall Street Journal. That target concerns commercial customers. It does not establish a release date for sh…

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World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report
World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report Nearly all of the world's coral reefs could collapse within the next 50 years as rising ocean temperatures threaten marine life and coastal communities, according to a major new scientific report. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released its first worldwide coral reef assessment on Thursday, Oct. 22. The report found that 96% of shallow-water coral reef ecosystems face an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075. Some of the world's most famous coral reefs are in danger, including Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the Coral Triangle in Southeast Asia, and the Mesoamer…

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Mink Farm Outbreak Raises Alarm Over Potential Human Pandemic Threat Mink Farm Outbreak Raises Alarm Over Potential Human Pandemic Threat Mink Farm Outbreak Raises Alarm Over Potential Human Pandemic Threat
Mink Farm Outbreak Raises Alarm Over Potential Human Pandemic Threat A bird flu outbreak on a US fur farm is raising alarm over a threat that could reach far beyond its cages. A ProPublica investigation published Friday, Oct. 23, found that H5N1 had spread for more than two months at Utah’s C&T Fenn Farms, located about an hour south of Salt Lake City. During that time, officials declined to order the mink killed or actively monitor workers for infection, the report said. Flu experts warned that continued spread among mink could give the virus opportunities to adapt to humans. That is a potential danger, not evidence that a pandemic has begun. The Cent…

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Yonkers, NY
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Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Westchester County is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradesperson, or a m…

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Ridgewood, NJ
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Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Bergen County is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradesperson, or a m…

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Norwalk, CT
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Fairfield County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Fairfield County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Fairfield County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Fairfield County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Fairfield County is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradesperson, or a mus…

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Levittown, NY
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A Long Island Pizza Favorite Is Saying Goodbye — With One Last Late-Night Bash A Long Island Pizza Favorite Is Saying Goodbye — With One Last Late-Night Bash A Long Island Pizza Favorite Is Saying Goodbye — With One Last Late-Night Bash
A Long Island Pizza Favorite Is Saying Goodbye — With One Last Late-Night Bash A community favorite Long Island pizza joint, known for tasty slices for a friendly price, is closing its doors. Vincenzo’s Pizzeria in Levittown will serve its last pizzas on Saturday, Oct. 31, the business announced on Instagram. “We’re selling Vincenzo’s, and our time here comes to an end, we want you to know how much your support has meant to us,” owner Garrett Klein wrote Tuesday, Oct. 20. “When you care about something as much as we care about this place, letting go isn’t easy. We’ve had our ups and downs, made a lot of friends, and, of course, a few haters. You can’t win ‘em all.” …

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by Joe Wilkinson
Alexandria, VA
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger Questions DOJ Timing Of Sen. Louise Lucas Drug Charges Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger Questions DOJ Timing Of Sen. Louise Lucas Drug Charges Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger Questions DOJ Timing Of Sen. Louise Lucas Drug Charges
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger Questions DOJ Timing Of Sen. Louise Lucas Drug Charges Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is taking aim at the Justice Department over its timing of a sweeping federal indictment against one of the state's most powerful lawmakers, questioning why prosecutors brought the case just days before a major election. The criticism comes after federal prosecutors charged Portsmouth Sen. L. Louise Lucas, 82, with leading an alleged multimillion-dollar marijuana trafficking and money laundering operation involving family members, including her two daughters and grandson. Spanberger weighed in, hours after the charges were announced, defending Lucas' right t…

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