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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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Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report
Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report A famous vacation destination can come with a premium price, but a new comparison identifies alternatives that could deliver a similar getaway for considerably less. Duel.com’s October report compared 16 well-known destinations with lower-cost counterparts and estimated daily spending for one adult. Maiori, Italy, led the comparison by percentage savings. Breckenridge, Colorado, offered the largest dollar reduction among the destination pairs. The analysis priced well-reviewed three- or four-star hotels on identical dates within each pair. Food and drink estimates used a fixed basket of me…

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Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak
Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak The Taurid meteor shower is approaching a peak that could give skywatchers a bright reason to stay up late. The Southern Taurids’ November peak falls overnight Wednesday, Nov. 4, into Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the American Meteor Society’s calendar. The following night, Thursday into Friday, Nov. 6, also offers a viewing opportunity. Skywatchers across the Northeastern US should look around midnight and into the early morning hours, weather permitting. That is when Taurus, the constellation from which the meteors appear to originate, sits high in the sky. The attraction is brightness …

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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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New Netflix Arrivals: Your November Watchlist Starts Here New Netflix Arrivals: Your November Watchlist Starts Here New Netflix Arrivals: Your November Watchlist Starts Here
New Netflix Arrivals: Your November Watchlist Starts Here Your Netflix watchlist is about to get crowded. November’s arrivals offer plenty of reasons to keep the remote close. Returning series, holiday movies, true-crime documentaries, and live football fill Netflix’s November lineup.  Here’s what’s coming and when to watch. “Mike Tyson: Return of the Mike” arrives Tuesday, Nov. 3. The former heavyweight champion trades punches for personal stories in a one-man comedy special.  “St. Denis Medical” also adds season two, following an overworked staff at an Oregon hospital as they juggle patients and workplace chaos. “A Dog’s Perfec…

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Popular Indoor Ropes Course At NY Mall Announces Closure Popular Indoor Ropes Course At NY Mall Announces Closure Popular Indoor Ropes Course At NY Mall Announces Closure
Popular Indoor Ropes Course At NY Mall Announces Closure A popular Rockland County attraction that has challenged visitors to climb more than 100 feet above the ground for nearly 14 years is closing its doors, though its owners say there may still be hope for a comeback. Palisades Climb Adventure, located inside the Palisades Center mall in West Nyack, announced on Thursday, Oct. 29, that it will eventually be closing.  The attraction has welcomed families and thrill-seekers since December 2012 and describes itself as the world's largest indoor ropes course. It boasts challenging climbing obstacles and ziplines, with visitors able …

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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List
Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Mounting Bills, Families Stretched Thin: Help CT Families Facing Breast Cancer Mounting Bills, Families Stretched Thin: Help CT Families Facing Breast Cancer Mounting Bills, Families Stretched Thin: Help CT Families Facing Breast Cancer
Mounting Bills, Families Stretched Thin: Help CT Families Facing Breast Cancer Connecticut families facing breast cancer are asking for help as treatment cuts off paychecks and puts pressure on household budgets. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, these five GoFundMes highlight needs beyond medical care: rent, groceries, transportation, and saving a local business.  The Breast Cancer Research Foundation estimates more than 324,000 people nationwide will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in 2026. More than 42,000 will die from the disease. For these Connecticut families, supporters can help cover bills or share their campaigns. Here are their stories, tol…

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5 Officers Attacked At Hartford Jail, 3 Taken To Hospital: Officials 5 Officers Attacked At Hartford Jail, 3 Taken To Hospital: Officials 5 Officers Attacked At Hartford Jail, 3 Taken To Hospital: Officials
5 Officers Attacked At Hartford Jail, 3 Taken To Hospital: Officials An inmate attacked five officers at Hartford Correctional Center, sending three to a hospital, state correction officials said. The assault happened Wednesday, Oct. 28, around 9:15 a.m. in the property room used for admissions and discharges, the state Department of Correction announced the following morning.  Three officers received hospital evaluations and treatment. The other two stayed on duty after on-site medical evaluations, officials said. Connecticut State Police are investigating. The Department of Correction is also reviewing what happened. Officials did not release the na…

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CT Antiques Dealer Sentenced For Stealing $2.1M From Elderly Man, Estate: Feds CT Antiques Dealer Sentenced For Stealing $2.1M From Elderly Man, Estate: Feds CT Antiques Dealer Sentenced For Stealing $2.1M From Elderly Man, Estate: Feds
CT Antiques Dealer Sentenced For Stealing $2.1M From Elderly Man, Estate: Feds A Greenwich antiques dealer who gained control of an elderly man’s finances stole more than $2.1 million from him and his estate, federal prosecutors said. David L. Johnson, 67, received a five-and-a-half-year federal prison sentence on Friday, Oct. 30, after pleading guilty to money laundering on July 21, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said. He remains free on a $500,000 bond, but he must report to prison on December 14. Johnson ran two Stamford businesses: Antique Treasures LLC and Greenwich Auction. The victim placed Johnson in several positions of trust around October …

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Man Charged With Murder After Victim Runs Into CT Smoke Shop With Stab Wound Man Charged With Murder After Victim Runs Into CT Smoke Shop With Stab Wound Man Charged With Murder After Victim Runs Into CT Smoke Shop With Stab Wound
Man Charged With Murder After Victim Runs Into CT Smoke Shop With Stab Wound Authorities have charged a 41-year-old man with murder in a fatal Meriden stabbing after the victim sought help at a smoke shop. Isaac Nelson was charged Friday, Oct. 30, in the death of Marcus Mitchell, 51, who died after a stabbing on Oct. 23, Meriden police said. Investigators obtained an arrest warrant Wednesday. Nelson was already in custody on unrelated charges. Meriden police said Mitchell ran into the Green on Green Smoke Shop on Pratt Street on Friday night with stab wounds. Investigators believe the stabbing happened in the 20 block of Pratt Street. Mitchell was taken to a hospi…

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Ex-Mobster Turned NJ Councilman, Son Indicted In Loansharking Scheme: AG Ex-Mobster Turned NJ Councilman, Son Indicted In Loansharking Scheme: AG Ex-Mobster Turned NJ Councilman, Son Indicted In Loansharking Scheme: AG
Ex-Mobster Turned NJ Councilman, Son Indicted In Loansharking Scheme: AG A former Gambino crime family associate who reinvented himself as a New Jersey councilman and vowed to do things "the right way" has been indicted alongside his son and another man in an alleged loansharking scheme involving threats of violence, authorities announced Friday, Oct. 30. John E. Alite, 64, of Englishtown, was indicted on multiple charges of theft by extortion, corporate misconduct, usury, money laundering, terroristic threats, and conspiracy, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. His son, John P. Alite, 35, of Manalapan, was indicted on charges of usury, cons…

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CT Nonprofit To Cut Jobs After Trump Administration Declines To Renew Federal Contract CT Nonprofit To Cut Jobs After Trump Administration Declines To Renew Federal Contract CT Nonprofit To Cut Jobs After Trump Administration Declines To Renew Federal Contract
CT Nonprofit To Cut Jobs After Trump Administration Declines To Renew Federal Contract Several Connecticut workers will lose their jobs after the Trump administration decided against renewing a federal contract for services to unaccompanied children, according to a state filing. Family Endeavors Inc. said its contract with the US Department of Health and Human Services expires Dec. 31, 2026, and the nonprofit will shed seven jobs in Connecticut when the funding ends, according to a filing with the state's Department of Labor.  Family Endeavors has provided home studies and services for children after their release from federal custody since 2021, per the releas…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check
Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination, prompting consumers to check their bottles before taking another capsule. Vitality Works Inc., of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, according to its company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall covers 120-count white plastic bottles bearing lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028. Both identifiers are printed on the bottom of the bottle. The listed UPC is 9948252099. Consumers…

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Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning
Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled over possible lead contamination, prompting shoppers to check their pantry shelves. New York-based SLR Food Distribution Inc., headquartered in Hicksville on Long Island, is voluntarily recalling Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall followed testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, which found elevated lead levels in a product sample. No illnesses had been reported when the company announced the recall Thursday, Oct. 29. Consumers should stop using the recalle…

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Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise
Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco is offering a complete Thanksgiving dinner for eight people at a discounted price as families navigate rising costs before the holidays. The warehouse retailer is selling its Fortune Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for $199.99, down from its regular price of $269.99. The online-only meal includes about 30 pounds of food, with shipping included. The $70 discount is available through Monday, Nov. 30, while supplies last. "We've made Thanksgiving much easier for you and your family with this bundle," Costco said on its website. "You'll get a turkey breast that is pre-brined and read…

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Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys
Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Federal regulators are warning about more than 100,000 children's toys that could cause serious injuries or death if their powerful magnets are swallowed. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the urgent warning for about 101,282 CHE-US Magnetic Robot Stick Figure Toys on Thursday, Oct. 29. The toys violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard because their arms and legs can release loose high-powered magnets. If swallowed, the magnets can attract each other or other metal objects inside the body and become lodged in the digestive system. This can cause intestinal perforations,…

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Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake
Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Several Chili's Grill & Bar customers suffered chemical burns after an employee accidentally used a cleaning chemical instead of sugar to make margaritas. The incident happened at a Chili's restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina, the Foothills Health District said in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 29. Three customers and two employees experienced chemical burns or similar symptoms after consuming the substance on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Health officials said the mistake began on Monday, Oct. 26, when an employee received a granulated degreasing chemical from a contractor powe…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check
Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination, prompting consumers to check their bottles before taking another capsule. Vitality Works Inc., of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, according to its company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall covers 120-count white plastic bottles bearing lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028. Both identifiers are printed on the bottom of the bottle. The listed UPC is 9948252099. Consumers…

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Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning
Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled over possible lead contamination, prompting shoppers to check their pantry shelves. New York-based SLR Food Distribution Inc., headquartered in Hicksville on Long Island, is voluntarily recalling Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall followed testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, which found elevated lead levels in a product sample. No illnesses had been reported when the company announced the recall Thursday, Oct. 29. Consumers should stop using the recalle…

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Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise
Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco is offering a complete Thanksgiving dinner for eight people at a discounted price as families navigate rising costs before the holidays. The warehouse retailer is selling its Fortune Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for $199.99, down from its regular price of $269.99. The online-only meal includes about 30 pounds of food, with shipping included. The $70 discount is available through Monday, Nov. 30, while supplies last. "We've made Thanksgiving much easier for you and your family with this bundle," Costco said on its website. "You'll get a turkey breast that is pre-brined and read…

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Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys
Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Federal regulators are warning about more than 100,000 children's toys that could cause serious injuries or death if their powerful magnets are swallowed. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the urgent warning for about 101,282 CHE-US Magnetic Robot Stick Figure Toys on Thursday, Oct. 29. The toys violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard because their arms and legs can release loose high-powered magnets. If swallowed, the magnets can attract each other or other metal objects inside the body and become lodged in the digestive system. This can cause intestinal perforations,…

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Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake
Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Several Chili's Grill & Bar customers suffered chemical burns after an employee accidentally used a cleaning chemical instead of sugar to make margaritas. The incident happened at a Chili's restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina, the Foothills Health District said in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 29. Three customers and two employees experienced chemical burns or similar symptoms after consuming the substance on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Health officials said the mistake began on Monday, Oct. 26, when an employee received a granulated degreasing chemical from a contractor powe…

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‘Fall Back': How End Of Daylight Saving Time Changes Your Day ‘Fall Back': How End Of Daylight Saving Time Changes Your Day ‘Fall Back': How End Of Daylight Saving Time Changes Your Day
‘Fall Back': How End Of Daylight Saving Time Changes Your Day The clock change is almost here, and familiar routines could suddenly look very different outside your window. Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks across most of the US turn back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. local time, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Both sunrise and sunset will shift about an hour earlier by the clock. That brings more morning light, but less daylight for errands, outdoor activities, and the trip home from work. AccuWeather says New York City, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and Seattle will all see sunset before 5 p.m. Sunday. F…

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US Issues Urgent Warning Over Mass Casualty Threat At Tourist Site Overseas US Issues Urgent Warning Over Mass Casualty Threat At Tourist Site Overseas US Issues Urgent Warning Over Mass Casualty Threat At Tourist Site Overseas
US Issues Urgent Warning Over Mass Casualty Threat At Tourist Site Overseas US officials are urging Americans to avoid an overseas tourist attraction after warning of a credible threat of a mass casualty event. The US Embassy in Moscow issued the security alert for Saturday, Oct. 31, identifying the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in the southern part of the Russian capital. The embassy said the US government was coordinating with Russian authorities on a response. It identified the threatened location as Dolskaya Ulitsa 1. The notice did not identify who was behind the threat or describe how an event might unfold. It warned of a potential event that day, without report…

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Deer Strikes Woman, Sends Customers Scrambling After It Enters Laundromat: Video Deer Strikes Woman, Sends Customers Scrambling After It Enters Laundromat: Video Deer Strikes Woman, Sends Customers Scrambling After It Enters Laundromat: Video
Deer Strikes Woman, Sends Customers Scrambling After It Enters Laundromat: Video A deer turned an ordinary laundry trip into a scramble for safety after it collided with a woman and crashed through a laundromat window, according to multiple reports. The encounter happened Tuesday, Oct. 27, at The Wishy Washy Laundry in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Surveillance cameras captured the buck running across the street and striking the woman in the parking lot, CBS affiliate WBTV in Charlotte reported. The animal then smashed through the front window, sending customers searching for cover. Some climbed onto desks as the deer moved through the business. Its route eventually t…

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Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak
Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Flu’s early rise is putting the timing of this season’s peak in focus, but the calendar offers clues rather than guarantees. US influenza activity most often peaks between December and February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  That means December falls at the beginning of the typical peak window, though the agency’s historical summary does not predict when this season will reach its highest point. February was the most common peak month in the CDC’s historical tally, followed by December. Some seasons peaked in March. An early increase alone does not est…

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Monster Great White Shark Comes Within Feet Of Surfers: Video Monster Great White Shark Comes Within Feet Of Surfers: Video Monster Great White Shark Comes Within Feet Of Surfers: Video
Monster Great White Shark Comes Within Feet Of Surfers: Video A morning in the waves brought California surfers an unexpected visitor, and a drone camera captured just how close the encounter became. A great white shark estimated at 12 to 15 feet long approached surfers near Pier Avenue in Oceano, California, on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Local drone pilot David Steiner recorded the shark swimming near the group off the coast of San Luis Obispo County. It made a sharp turn, splashed surfer Joel Hendrix with its tail, and swam away without injuring anyone, Surfer reported. “The shark just baptized me with a little splash,” Hendrix told the San Luis Obispo Tr…

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