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Popular Stonington Restaurant To Close After 32 Years: 'You Made It The Special Place' Popular Stonington Restaurant To Close After 32 Years: 'You Made It The Special Place' Popular Stonington Restaurant To Close After 32 Years: 'You Made It The Special Place'
Popular Stonington Restaurant To Close After 32 Years: 'You Made It The Special Place' A longtime Connecticut restaurant known for its French and Asian-inspired dishes is preparing to serve its final meals after more than three decades. Water Street Cafe, at 143 Water St. in Stonington Borough, will close for good after dinner service on Saturday, Nov. 7. Owners Stephanie Hayes-Houlihan and Chef Walter Houlihan announced the closure on Facebook. In their farewell message, the owners thanked the diners who helped make Water Street Cafe a community gathering place.  "Thank you so much for contributing as you have to the success and camaraderie we share at Water Stree…

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Police ID Teen Killed In Fiery I-91 Crash, Mass City's Third Teen Crash Death In Month Police ID Teen Killed In Fiery I-91 Crash, Mass City's Third Teen Crash Death In Month Police ID Teen Killed In Fiery I-91 Crash, Mass City's Third Teen Crash Death In Month
Police ID Teen Killed In Fiery I-91 Crash, Mass City's Third Teen Crash Death In Month Authorities have identified the western Massachusetts teenager who was killed in a fiery Interstate-91 crash last week. His death marks the third time in a month that a car crash has claimed the life of a teen from the same city. Edward Kelly, of Westfield, was killed on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 29, when his car struck a concrete bridge support in the median in Whately, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Emergency crews responded to the crash near mile-marker 32.2 in the northbound lanes around 3:20 p.m. Investigators said Kelly's vehicle veered off the highwa…

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DUI Crash Shuts Down Popular CT Ice Cream Truck; Driver Charged: Police DUI Crash Shuts Down Popular CT Ice Cream Truck; Driver Charged: Police DUI Crash Shuts Down Popular CT Ice Cream Truck; Driver Charged: Police
DUI Crash Shuts Down Popular CT Ice Cream Truck; Driver Charged: Police Police say a drunk driver crashed into a popular Connecticut ice cream truck in an early morning crash, forcing the owners to shut down until they can make repairs.  Branden Anderson Alvarado, 27, of Bristol, was driving a 2020 Toyota Camry SE around 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, when he veered off Milford Road in Burlington and crashed into a concrete barrier and a utility trailer at Tonn's Marketplace, Connecticut State Police said. The trailer is used for the Farmstead Ice Cream Truck. Tonn's Marketplace announced on Facebook that the ice cream truck would be closed until further notic…

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CT Woman Was Drunk Before Head-On Crash That Left Driver Seriously Hurt: Police CT Woman Was Drunk Before Head-On Crash That Left Driver Seriously Hurt: Police CT Woman Was Drunk Before Head-On Crash That Left Driver Seriously Hurt: Police
CT Woman Was Drunk Before Head-On Crash That Left Driver Seriously Hurt: Police A Connecticut woman faces several charges after police said she drove drunk, crossed into oncoming traffic, and caused a violent head-on crash that left another driver with severe injury. Chayna Wallace, 39, of Naugatuck, was arrested Friday, Oct. 30, in connection with the Oct. 4 crash on Prospect Street in Naugatuck, police announced Monday, Nov. 2. Investigators said Wallace was intoxicated when she crossed the double yellow lines and struck another vehicle head-on. The impact left the other driver, 38, with a severe ankle injury that police described as critical. Emergency crews took t…

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Explosives Found In Colchester Man's Home After Knife Attack With Child Nearby: Police Explosives Found In Colchester Man's Home After Knife Attack With Child Nearby: Police Explosives Found In Colchester Man's Home After Knife Attack With Child Nearby: Police
Explosives Found In Colchester Man's Home After Knife Attack With Child Nearby: Police Police found explosives inside a Connecticut man's home after he allegedly held a knife to another person's throat while a 4-year-old was nearby, authorities said. Christian Eric Fricker, of Colchester, was arrested Saturday, Oct. 31, and charged with possession of explosives, possession of exploding fireworks, risk of injury to a child, assault with serious injury, and breach of the peace, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers responded to a Colchester home shortly after 10 p.m. following a report that Fricker had held a knife to the throat of a 44-year-old household member, causing an u…

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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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Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion
Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has listed her family's historic Victorian estate is for nearly $3.5 million after moving into the state's designated governor's mansion, Drumthwacket, over the summer. The home at 176 S. Mountain Ave., in Montclair is listed for $3,499,000, according to Zillow. The property is listed by Kathryn Scandalios of Stanton Company. Built in 1865, the Empire Victorian sits on 1.1 acres and features six bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and one half-bath. Inside, the home boasts soaring ceilings, intricate moldings, refinished hardwood floors, oversized windows, an…

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PA Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream PA Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream PA Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream
PA Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream A Pennsylvania father of three who dreamed of flying as a boy is being remembered for his faith and dependability after he was killed piloting a Learjet that crashed in Florida. Captain Jeff Gregory, 55, was identified as the pilot of N722BD, by his family following NTSB's press conference on Monday, Nov. 2. Gregory was among nine people killed when the Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday, Nov. 1. The aircraft was traveling from Austin, Texas, to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas. His Pennsylvania roots included attending Limerick Chapel in Montgomery County, where he spent his …

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Bodycam Shows Deadly Police Shootout With Suspected NJ Sailboat Thief Bodycam Shows Deadly Police Shootout With Suspected NJ Sailboat Thief Bodycam Shows Deadly Police Shootout With Suspected NJ Sailboat Thief
Bodycam Shows Deadly Police Shootout With Suspected NJ Sailboat Thief Newly released body camera and home security footage sheds light on the deadly police shooting of a 27-year-old man accused of stealing a 40-foot sailboat from a New Jersey marina before sailing it to Rhode Island. Brendan Norris, of Newport, RI, was killed Wednesday, Aug. 26, after police confronted him aboard the stolen vessel in Newport Harbor, as previously reported by WJAR. The Newport Police Department released portions of the footage on Oct. 30, as part of its first Critical Incident Community Debriefing, which includes narration, police radio communications, and other details about …

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Missing CT Teen Girl Dies Soon After Being Found Near Apartment Complex Missing CT Teen Girl Dies Soon After Being Found Near Apartment Complex Missing CT Teen Girl Dies Soon After Being Found Near Apartment Complex
Missing CT Teen Girl Dies Soon After Being Found Near Apartment Complex A 17-year-old Connecticut girl who vanished overnight was found unresponsive near her apartment complex just hours later and died at a hospital, police said. The East Windsor teen was reported missing shortly before 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, after she was last seen late Sunday night, according to East Windsor police. About 30 minutes after the missing person report, a resident discovered the girl unconscious and unresponsive near Mill Pond Village, the East Windsor apartment complex where she lived with a family member.  An ambulance rushed her to Connecticut Children's Medical Center…

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Police ID 43-Year-Old Killed In CT Crash, Ask For Witnesses' Help Police ID 43-Year-Old Killed In CT Crash, Ask For Witnesses' Help Police ID 43-Year-Old Killed In CT Crash, Ask For Witnesses' Help
Police ID 43-Year-Old Killed In CT Crash, Ask For Witnesses' Help Police have identified a 43-year-old Connecticut driver who died after an early morning crash near a Route 15 overpass.  Todd Atkins died following the 5:30 a.m. crash near the Racebrook Road overpass in Woodbridge on Saturday, Oct. 31, Connecticut State Police said.  Police found him unresponsive when they arrived, and paramedics rushed him to Yale New Haven Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.  Police have not released details about what led to the crash. The circumstances remain under investigation. Investigators are now asking drivers who were in the area to hel…

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CT High School Football Coach Who Quit Midgame Wants To Return To Team's Sideline CT High School Football Coach Who Quit Midgame Wants To Return To Team's Sideline CT High School Football Coach Who Quit Midgame Wants To Return To Team's Sideline
CT High School Football Coach Who Quit Midgame Wants To Return To Team's Sideline A Connecticut high school football coach who walked away from his team midgame wants a second chance, but an email from school administrators to parents suggests that won't happen.  Donny Panapada, the former head coach at Stamford High School, apologized for his behavior during a blowout loss to Warde on Friday, Oct. 23, following what school officials described as "confrontational exchanges" with players. Panapada said he exercised "poor judgment" when he addressed the team at halftime and announced his resignation. He did not return to coach the second half of the Black Knights' 42-…

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Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know
Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's is bringing back a popular surprise for shoppers after its mystery shopping bags sold out quickly in 2025. The grocery chain plans to release its Mystery Packs at stores nationwide in early November, a Trader Joe's spokesperson told Daily Voice on Monday, Nov. 2. Each $2.99 pack contains three reusable shopping bags with surprise designs. The bags feature exclusive and regional designs celebrating Trader Joe's stores across the country, including two never-before-seen designs. "Inside each pack, you'll find exclusive bag designs that aren't available individually, as well as r…

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$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win
$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win Aldi is giving away $10,000 in free groceries to a lucky shopper with impressive holiday decorating skills. The discount supermarket chain announced its new "Aldi Deck-Out" contest in a news release on Monday, Nov. 2. The nationwide competition challenges shoppers to transform their homes into elaborate holiday displays with "Aldi-inspired flair." Participants can decorate Christmas trees, front porches, staircases, and other home spaces with Aldi-themed decorations. "When it comes to showing their love for Aldi, our fans never hold back," said Aldi communications director Bridget Koz…

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Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How
Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Krispy Kreme is offering something on Election Day that people across the political spectrum can agree on: free doughnuts. The doughnut chain will give away one free Original Glazed doughnut who tell employees they voted or show an "I Voted" sticker at participating shops nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Krispy Kreme announced the Election Day giveaway on Monday, Nov. 2. The freebie is limited to one doughnut per person while supplies last, and no purchase is necessary. "Showing up for our communities – whether by voting or volunteering at the polls – is worth celebrating," said chief b…

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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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Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know
Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's is bringing back a popular surprise for shoppers after its mystery shopping bags sold out quickly in 2025. The grocery chain plans to release its Mystery Packs at stores nationwide in early November, a Trader Joe's spokesperson told Daily Voice on Monday, Nov. 2. Each $2.99 pack contains three reusable shopping bags with surprise designs. The bags feature exclusive and regional designs celebrating Trader Joe's stores across the country, including two never-before-seen designs. "Inside each pack, you'll find exclusive bag designs that aren't available individually, as well as r…

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$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win
$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win Aldi is giving away $10,000 in free groceries to a lucky shopper with impressive holiday decorating skills. The discount supermarket chain announced its new "Aldi Deck-Out" contest in a news release on Monday, Nov. 2. The nationwide competition challenges shoppers to transform their homes into elaborate holiday displays with "Aldi-inspired flair." Participants can decorate Christmas trees, front porches, staircases, and other home spaces with Aldi-themed decorations. "When it comes to showing their love for Aldi, our fans never hold back," said Aldi communications director Bridget Koz…

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Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How
Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Krispy Kreme is offering something on Election Day that people across the political spectrum can agree on: free doughnuts. The doughnut chain will give away one free Original Glazed doughnut who tell employees they voted or show an "I Voted" sticker at participating shops nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Krispy Kreme announced the Election Day giveaway on Monday, Nov. 2. The freebie is limited to one doughnut per person while supplies last, and no purchase is necessary. "Showing up for our communities – whether by voting or volunteering at the polls – is worth celebrating," said chief b…

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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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VIDEO: Cruel Prank On Pizza Delivery Worker Backfires Spectacularly VIDEO: Cruel Prank On Pizza Delivery Worker Backfires Spectacularly VIDEO: Cruel Prank On Pizza Delivery Worker Backfires Spectacularly
Video: Cruel Prank On Pizza Delivery Worker Backfires Spectacularly A cruel prank on a Red Baron employee stocking grocery store shelves backfired spectacularly, with strangers raising nearly $765,000 for the worker after his emotional reaction went viral. The employee, identified as Walt Z., was working at a store in Michigan when a man filming, identified unofficially as a streamer who has since deactivated his social media accounts, approached him and asked for the time. Walt politely answered, but the guy behind the camera then played an Apple Pay payment sound on his phone and pretended to steal $10 from him. Walt became upset and warned the prank…

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Family Of 4, Friends, Flight Crew Identified After Florida Jet Crash That Killed 9 Family Of 4, Friends, Flight Crew Identified After Florida Jet Crash That Killed 9 Family Of 4, Friends, Flight Crew Identified After Florida Jet Crash That Killed 9
Family Of 4, Friends, Flight Crew Identified After Florida Jet Crash That Killed 9 A devastating South Florida aviation disaster is now taking on an intimate human dimension. Multiple reports identified the nine people who died when a Learjet 60 crashed in Greenacres, Florida, on Sunday, Nov. 1, during a flight from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas. The victims included Austin tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his wife, Helen Robinson, their two children, the children’s nanny, and two close friends, according to an exclusive report by TMZ. The flight crew included 55-year-old Capt. Jeff Gregory and 20-year-old co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, also known as Nathalia Gadel…

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ESPN Star Michael Wilbon Taking Indefinite Break Amid 'Worrisome' Health Concerns ESPN Star Michael Wilbon Taking Indefinite Break Amid 'Worrisome' Health Concerns ESPN Star Michael Wilbon Taking Indefinite Break Amid 'Worrisome' Health Concerns
ESPN Star Michael Wilbon Taking Indefinite Break Amid 'Worrisome' Health Concerns One of ESPN's most recognizable voices is stepping away indefinitely after struggling with several health problems. Veteran sports journalist Michael Wilbon announced in an Instagram post on Monday, Nov. 2, that he's taking an indefinite leave of absence from co-hosting ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption." The 67-year-old also contributes to ESPN and ABC's coverage of the NBA. Wilbon said his family, doctors, and longtime co-host Tony Kornheiser urged him to take a break after noticing "worrisome signs" over the past several years. "This isn't retirement, but it is a trip…

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Missing Sailor, Dog Rescued By Coast Guard After Months Lost At Sea Missing Sailor, Dog Rescued By Coast Guard After Months Lost At Sea Missing Sailor, Dog Rescued By Coast Guard After Months Lost At Sea
Missing Sailor, Dog Rescued By Coast Guard After Months Lost At Sea A coastal rescue mission spanning thousands of miles ended with a remarkable reunion. The US Coast Guard rescued an 86-year-old sailor and his dog Wednesday, Oct. 28, about 460 miles off San Diego, California, after the pair had gone without contact for more than two months. The sailor had been aboard the sailing vessel Willow Wind, traveling from Astoria, Oregon, to Pago Pago, American Samoa. Coast Guard Pacific Area watchstanders received an overdue-mariner report Saturday, Oct. 24. The sailor had not been heard from since Thursday, Aug. 20. An emergency position-indicating radio beacon …

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20-Year-Old Co-Pilot ID'd As One Of 9 Victims In Florida Jet Crash 20-Year-Old Co-Pilot ID'd As One Of 9 Victims In Florida Jet Crash 20-Year-Old Co-Pilot ID'd As One Of 9 Victims In Florida Jet Crash
20-Year-Old Co-Pilot ID'd As One Of 9 Victims In Florida Jet Crash Before she was old enough to drive, a young South Florida student had already earned a distinction few teenagers can claim. Click here for a new, updated story - Family Of 4, Friends, Flight Crew Identified After Florida Jet Crash That Killed 9 Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, 20, also known as Nathalia Gadelha, has been identified by multiple reports as the co-pilot killed in a Learjet 60 crash that left all nine people aboard dead. The FAA, NTSB, and local officials had not publicly released the names of the other victims. Gadelha earned her private pilot’s license in October 2023, at…

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