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Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking
Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday bargains can come with a hidden cost, and scammers are counting on the seasonal rush to keep shoppers from looking closely. The FBI and Better Business Bureau warn that fraudulent offers, urgent messages, and convincing impersonators can put money and personal information at risk. The FBI says non-payment and non-delivery scams caused more than $503 million in reported losses in 2025. Those figures cover the full year, not just holiday shopping. In non-delivery scams, buyers pay for merchandise that never arrives. Non-payment scams target sellers who ship goods but never receive pa…

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600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers 600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers 600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers
600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers Federal regulators are urging people to stop using more than 200,000 portable chargers because they can catch fire or explode. The urgent warning affects about 210,000 HAIARA W5 PRO power banks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The devices have lithium batteries that can explode and ignite, posing serious fire and burn hazards. The warning comes after Amazon seller Mitrytech agreed to recall about 11,000 HAIARA power banks in late October. The CPSC has received 600 reports of fires, explosions, and other overheating incidents, including&nb…

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by Chris Spiker
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Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor
Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor Jay Rockefeller, an heir to one of America’s most famous fortunes who built a political legacy far from his New York roots, has died. The former West Virginia governor and five-term US senator died Friday, Nov. 6, at his home in Washington, DC. He was 89. The Washington Post, which first reported his death, said his family did not disclose a cause. Born in Manhattan, John Davison Rockefeller IV was a great-grandson of John D. Rockefeller Sr., the industrialist whose Standard Oil empire dominated the oil industry and made him one of the world’s richest people. His family’s political connect…

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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research Losing a paycheck could leave many workers facing a financial squeeze before they find a suitable replacement job, new Monster research suggests. Only 39 percent of employed adults surveyed said they could maintain their current standard of living for at least three months after losing their primary source of income. The findings come from the Monster Research Institute’s Q3 Monster Livelihood Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of their financial resilience and career options. The survey also found that fewer than half, 48 percent, felt confident they could find another job meeting…

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Two Dogs Tied To Pole, Abandoned Outside Forked River Animal Refuge On Halloween Night Two Dogs Tied To Pole, Abandoned Outside Forked River Animal Refuge On Halloween Night Two Dogs Tied To Pole, Abandoned Outside Forked River Animal Refuge On Halloween Night
Two Dogs Tied To Pole, Abandoned Outside Forked River Animal Refuge On Halloween Night Two dogs were left tied to a pole outside a New Jersey animal refuge on Halloween night, spending the night in the cold before they were discovered, the organization said. The dogs, which appear to be a Bernese mountain dog and a golden retriever, were abandoned outside Associated Humane Societies of Forked River in Ocean County on Saturday, Oct. 31, according to a statement from the organization. "Well, these two cuties were dumped outside our refuge on Halloween night. 💔" AHS Forked River said. "That means they spent the night outside in the cold, dark, hungry, and scared, with no id…

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Harrison, NY
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Crash With Injuries Blocks 2 Lanes On I-95 In Harrison (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Blocks 2 Lanes On I-95 In Harrison (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Blocks 2 Lanes On I-95 In Harrison (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Blocks 2 Lanes On I-95 In Harrison (Developing) Drivers traveling on a busy stretch of I-95 in Westchester County are facing lane closures following a crash involving injuries.  The crash was reported on I-95 South near Exit 18B in the Harrison area on Friday, Nov. 6, according to 511NY traffic reports.  The incident was first reported at approximately 7:45 a.m. during the morning commute. The crash has blocked the left and center lanes, leaving only the right lane available to passing traffic.  Authorities have not released information regarding the extent of the injuries and the number of vehicles involved. &n…

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Suffern, NY
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$60K In Cocaine Found In Hidden Compartment Of Dealer's Subaru Outback In Ramapo: AG $60K In Cocaine Found In Hidden Compartment Of Dealer's Subaru Outback In Ramapo: AG $60K In Cocaine Found In Hidden Compartment Of Dealer's Subaru Outback In Ramapo: AG
$60K In Cocaine Found In Hidden Compartment Of Dealer's Subaru Outback In Ramapo: AG A Hudson Valley drug dealer was arrested after prosecutors said more than two kilograms of cocaine worth $60,000 were found hidden inside a secret compartment in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Rockland County.  Newburgh resident David A. Herring III, 49, was arrested in connection with an alleged drug trafficking operation spanning Westchester, Rockland, and Orange counties, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Thursday, Nov. 5.  According to James, Herring transported cocaine from Westchester County through Rockland County to Orange County, where investigato…

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Newark, NJ
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Serious Pedestrian Crash Shuts Newark Roadway Serious Pedestrian Crash Shuts Newark Roadway Serious Pedestrian Crash Shuts Newark Roadway
Serious Pedestrian Crash Shuts Newark Roadway All lanes of Frelinghuysen Avenue (Route 27) in Newark were closed due to a crash investigation Friday morning, Nov. 6, Daily Voice has learned. A pedestrian was struck at Haynes Avenue at approximately 6:20 a.m. Preliminary reports show the pedestrian was struck by multiple vehicles, and CPR was performed at the scene. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is handling the investigation.

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Two Murders, Three Months Apart Land Capitol Heights Man Decades Years Behind Bars: Prosecutors Two Murders, Three Months Apart Land Capitol Heights Man Decades Years Behind Bars: Prosecutors Two Murders, Three Months Apart Land Capitol Heights Man Decades Years Behind Bars: Prosecutors
Two Murders, Three Months Apart Land Capitol Heights Man Decades Years Behind Bars: Prosecutors A Maryland man who admitted to his role in two murders committed just three months apart will spend the next 50 years behind bars after being sentenced in both cases, prosecutors announced. Jacorey White, 21, of Capitol Heights, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence in connection with the March 2024 killing of Airmus Dillard and the June 2024 murder of Anthony Ward III, both in District Heights. According to the Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office, White was among four people involved in the shooting death of Dillard…

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Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales
Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla appears to be ending production of its widely criticized Cybertruck after years of plunging sales, political backlash, and ongoing safety concerns surrounding the controversial electric pickup. CEO Elon Musk announced plans to wind down Cybertruck production in a post on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday, Nov. 6. The billionaire said manufacturing of the maligned EVs will end at Tesla's Gigafactory Texas plant "around the middle" of 2027. Tesla plans to use the factory's capacity to increase production of its new self-driving Cybercab. "The C…

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Hartford, CT
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Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them
Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Bread is challenging Starbucks' wildly popular Bearista cup with its own collectible drinkware for the holidays. The fast-casual chain unveiled its limited-edition glass Snowman Cups in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 5. Panera's cups will come in two versions: a "naughty" winking snowman with a red straw and a "nice" snowman with a regular smile and a powder blue straw. Panera's Snowman Cups will come in mystery boxes, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. "The holidays are about coming together, enjoying great food and making …

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Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer
Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer Nearly 176,000 air fryer ovens are being recalled after dozens of people suffered burns when the appliances' doors unexpectedly closed. Gourmia recalled about 175,951 digital air fryer ovens, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The ovens' spring-loaded glass doors can suddenly close when bumped, potentially burning someone removing hot food. The recall covers Gourmia 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens with model number GTF7530 and UPC 810002862779. The stainless steel appliances have two glass French doors with metal handles. Gourmia, which is based in B…

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McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know
McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know McDonald's is planning to introduce new value meals nationwide as the fast-food giant tries to attract more customers struggling with rising costs. The company announced plans to overhaul its value menu during its third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Nov. 4. McDonald's is testing new meal deals at roughly 1,900 US restaurants, with a nationwide launch expected in early 2027, MarketWatch reported. McDonald's began the eight-week test in late October with two types of value meals: mix-and-match combinations that let customers choose different items and fixed bundles featuring specific it…

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CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance
CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS is planning to split its pharmacies and health insurance businesses into two separate companies. The Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based company announced the planned breakup in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The separation is expected to be completed in the first half of 2028. The spinoff would create two independent companies called CVS Pharmacy and CVS Health. One would be focused on retail pharmacies, while the other would handle health insurance and other healthcare services. CVS Pharmacy would operate the chain's roughly 9,000 retail pharmacies nationwide. It would also man…

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Fox News Host Outlines Scenario That Could Shut GOP Out Of White House: Watch Fox News Host Outlines Scenario That Could Shut GOP Out Of White House: Watch Fox News Host Outlines Scenario That Could Shut GOP Out Of White House: Watch
Fox News Host Outlines Scenario That Could Shut GOP Out Of White House: Watch Fox News host Jesse Watters is warning that Republicans’ midterm losses could have consequences far beyond the next Congress. Speaking on “Jesse Watters Primetime” on Thursday, Nov. 5, Watters focused on Texas as he assessed Democrats’ victories in his Fox News monologue. “They seize Texas and are on pace for the biggest midterm landslide since Watergate,” Watters said. “Now, if Texas stays blue, a Republican will never sniff the White House ever again.” Indeed. Adding Texas' 40 Electoral College points to Democratic mainstay states California (54) and New York (28) would make it very diff…

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America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice
America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice A small village with a big habit of helping others has earned a national honor for making kindness part of everyday life. Liverpool, New York, about 5 miles north of Syracuse, is Reader’s Digest’s Nicest Place in America for 2026. The magazine’s winning profile highlights residents whose generosity reaches well beyond their own streets. Liverpool (marked in red) is located just north of Syracuse in central New York. It sits beside Onondaga Lake. Google Maps The annual contest, launched in 2017, begins with reader nominations. Reader’s Digest’s editorial team vets the submissions and…

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Google Ad Impostors Put Accounts At Risk: What To Check Google Ad Impostors Put Accounts At Risk: What To Check Google Ad Impostors Put Accounts At Risk: What To Check
Google Ad Impostors Put Accounts At Risk: What To Check The first result in your Google search could put more than your time at risk. Scammers buy search advertisements that impersonate legitimate businesses and steer users toward convincing fake websites, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Those pages can capture passwords and financial information, giving criminals access to victims’ accounts. The tactic exploits a familiar habit: searching for a company’s name and clicking a prominent result without checking where it leads. A recognizable logo or familiar business name doesn't prove a website belongs to that company. Cri…

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Cause Of Death Revealed For Pro Soccer Player After Fatal On-Field Collision Cause Of Death Revealed For Pro Soccer Player After Fatal On-Field Collision Cause Of Death Revealed For Pro Soccer Player After Fatal On-Field Collision
Cause Of Death Revealed For Pro Soccer Player After Fatal On-Field Collision A professional soccer player who died after colliding with a goalkeeper during a match in Spain suffered a severe chest injury, according to new autopsy findings. CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel Alameda died from "accidental chest trauma," according to preliminary autopsy results reported by Spanish news outlets El Día and Canarias7. The 30-year-old died on Tuesday, Nov. 3, after collapsing during a match against FC Andorra the previous day. De Miguel was struck in the chest by goalkeeper Jesús Owono's knee as the Andorra player rushed outside his penalty area to clear a long ball.…

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Kimmarie Johnson Dies: 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Actress, Former Pageant Winner Kimmarie Johnson Dies: 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Actress, Former Pageant Winner Kimmarie Johnson Dies: 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Actress, Former Pageant Winner
Kimmarie Johnson Dies: 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Actress, Former Pageant Winner Kimmarie Johnson, whose career took her from Pennsylvania’s pageant stage to “Beverly Hills, 90210,” has died. Johnson died Wednesday, Nov. 4, her niece, Rhonda Scott, told TMZ. The actress and model was 50. Scott said Johnson suffered a cardiac event at her Los Angeles home on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Doctors diagnosed a heart aneurysm condition, according to Scott’s account to TMZ. Her career included television appearances, movie roles, international modeling, and a skincare business. Johnson had strong western Pennsylvania ties. In a Pittsburgh …

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'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat 'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat 'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat
'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat Republican Rep. Mike Lawler had a striking explanation for his election defeat in the Hudson Valley, suggesting that even Jesus Christ could not have won amid the Democratic wave that swept the country.  "Jesus Christ could have run and would have lost," Lawler told CNN congressional correspondent Manu Raju on Wednesday, Nov. 4, a day after losing his reelection bid to Democrat Cait Conley in New York's 17th Congressional District.  The remark came as Lawler reflected on his defeat in one of the nation's most closely watched House races, which helped Democrats regain control of Co…

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Port Washington, NY
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Viral Moment At Port Washington Store Sparks Dream NYC Wedding For Mom Battling Cancer Viral Moment At Port Washington Store Sparks Dream NYC Wedding For Mom Battling Cancer Viral Moment At Port Washington Store Sparks Dream NYC Wedding For Mom Battling Cancer
Viral Moment At Port Washington Store Sparks Dream NYC Wedding For Mom Battling Cancer A chance encounter for a Long Island mom battling stage 4 cancer turned into her dream wedding at Rockefeller Center just two weeks later. Elena Volkova, 42, and her then-fiancé, Peter Napolitano, were shopping at North Shore Farms in their hometown of Port Washington on Sunday, Oct. 18 when they ran into “kindness influencer” Keegan Gordon. Gordon, a 26-year-old from South Africa, was doing one of his bits and offered the couple $500 in cash or five minutes to fill their shopping cart. Napolitano took the $500 cash and explained that he’d just lost his job, then Volkova revealed she’d been…

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Lexington Park, MD
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Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands
Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands For nearly 40 years, one of Maryland's most spectacular mountain overlooks has been largely out of reach. Now, the state is working to change that, part of a broader effort to open up places once inaccessible, privately owned, or overlooked. The long-awaited transformation of Wills Mountain State Park near Cumberland is among six public land projects highlighted by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, Nov. 5, as officials look to expand opportunities for residents to explore the state's natural landscapes and history. At Wills Mountain, the obstacle has been getting peo…

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Harrison, NY
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Harrison HS Student In Intensive Care Unit After Being Hit By Car: Here's How To Help Harrison HS Student In Intensive Care Unit After Being Hit By Car: Here's How To Help Harrison HS Student In Intensive Care Unit After Being Hit By Car: Here's How To Help
Harrison HS Student In Intensive Care Unit After Being Hit By Car: Here's How To Help A 16-year-old Westchester County high school student is fighting for his life after being struck by a car while helping clean up after a community fundraiser, prompting an outpouring of support for his family.  Julian, a student at Harrison High School, was critically injured while volunteering after a community Fall Festival fundraiser, according to a GoFundMe campaign started by Amy Zhang on Wednesday, Nov. 4.  He is now being treated in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), where he faces a long recovery that is expected to include five major surgeries involving his left leg,…

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Amazon Prime Thriller Films In Kent, Causes Road Closures Amazon Prime Thriller Films In Kent, Causes Road Closures Amazon Prime Thriller Films In Kent, Causes Road Closures
Amazon Prime Thriller Films In Kent, Causes Road Closures A Putnam County town will be featured in scenes filmed for an upcoming Amazon Prime Video thriller starring two well-known actors.   The movie, "One Night Out," filmed in Kent on both Wednesday, Nov. 4, and Thursday, Nov. 5, Town Supervisor Jaime McGlasson confirmed to Daily Voice.  The production has prompted several road closures, with Kent Police warning motorists to expect delays while crews work in the area. According to the department, intermittent closures occurred along Farmers Mills Road between Miller Hill Road and Meads Court on Wednesday, and are expected to …

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