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COVID-19: New ‘Arcturus' Variant Causing Symptom Not Typically Seen COVID-19: New ‘Arcturus' Variant Causing Symptom Not Typically Seen
Covid-19: New ‘Arcturus' Variant Causing Symptom Not Typically Seen A new COVID-19 variant fueling a rise in cases is causing a new symptom that has not been associated with the virus during the three-plus years of the pandemic. The so-called Arcturus strain — officially known as XBB.1.16 — is believed to be one of the most infectious versions of the Omicron variant to date.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) variant tracker, XBB.1.16 United States cases have doubled in the last week. Itchy, red eyes not seen in earlier waves "are symptoms of the new Omicron variant," according to a brand-new report by the Mayo Clinic. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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How High Will It Get? Powerball Jackpot Hits New Record $1.9B After No First-Place Winner How High Will It Get? Powerball Jackpot Hits New Record $1.9B After No First-Place Winner
How High Will It Get? Powerball Jackpot Hits New Record $1.9B After No First-Place Winner Powerball’s lottery jackpot has soared to a new record $1.9 billion after there was no first-place winner in the drawing held late Saturday night, Nov. 5. The winning numbers for the $1.6 billion jackpot on Saturday were 28-45-53-56-69, and the Powerball was 20.  There were 16 winners matching the five white balls for $1,000,000 nationally in the following states: New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota. In New York, the $1 million winning ticket was sold in the Hudson Valley at Smok…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eversource Says It's Ready For Tropical Storm Elsa Eversource Says It's Ready For Tropical Storm Elsa
Eversource Says It's Ready For Tropical Storm Elsa As Tropical Storm Elsa approaches the region, Eversource Energy says it is prepared to respond.  Tropical Storm Elsa is set to move into the Northeast region overnight from Thursday, July 8 into Friday, July 9. The storm is set to arrive in portions of New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, mostly along the coast.  Earlier report: Here Comes Elsa: Tropical Storm Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Region Eversource Energy said it has restored power to 80,000 customers throughout the past week's thunderstorms and has been preparing for the tropical storm. The energy…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Former Teacher, Priest In Fairfield County Accused Of Sex Abuse Resigns Former Teacher, Priest In Fairfield County Accused Of Sex Abuse Resigns
Former Teacher, Priest In Fairfield County Accused Of Sex Abuse Resigns A former teacher and priest at a private prep schools in Westchester and Fairfield County has resigned after being one of 50 charged with sexually abusing minors last month. Robert Cornigans, an educator who lived and worked at the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, who taught English since 2004, resigned immediately on Jan. 15 when his name was on a list of Jesuits charged with abusing minors. A dozen priests - including Cornigans - from New York and Connecticut who once worked at Fairfield University or Fairfield College Preparatory School were among the list released by the USA Nor…

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by Zak Failla