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Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (VIDEO) Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (VIDEO) Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (VIDEO)
Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (Video) A Royal Caribbean cruise passenger was rescued after going overboard and spending hours in the sea off the coast of Greece. The 44-year-old woman from El Salvador fell from the Odyssey of the Seas about 83 miles southwest of the Greek island of Zakynthos on Friday, Oct. 9, the Hellenic Coast Guard said. The incident happened on a week-long cruise that departed Civitavecchia, Italy, on Sunday, Oct. 4, according to CruiseMapper. The Coast Guard launched a search involving rescue boats, passing ships, and a Greek Air Force helicopter. A cargo ship helping with the search sp…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback
Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme is baking up dozens of new restaurants across the New York City region as the doughnut chain works to recover from financial struggles. The Charlotte, North Carolina, company announced plans to open 33 new shops across the metropolitan area over the next five years in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The expansion will also include communities surrounding the city, including on Long Island and in New Jersey. Krispy Kreme signed a franchise development agreement with Original Entrepreneurs LLC, a longtime partner that already operates 12 Krispy Kreme shops.  "We lo…

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by Chris Spiker
Blackstone-Millville, MA
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Blackstone Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers: 'Act Your Age' Blackstone Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers: 'Act Your Age' Blackstone Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers: 'Act Your Age'
Blackstone Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers: 'Act Your Age' A Massachusetts ice cream shop owner is going viral for a profanity-filled post calling out a customer for yelling at a teen employee. David Forgit, co-owner of Coldstuff Ice Cream in Blackstone, posted the angry Facebook message on Sunday, Oct. 4. The outburst came after Forgit said a customer was upset when a sundae cost about 20 cents more than expected. The Facebook post exploded in popularity, receiving more than 295,000 likes and 23,000 comments as of press time. "I swear to God. STOP YELLING AT MY F***ING EMPLOYEES," Forgit wrote. "They are children. This job, for m…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report
Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks is considering a massive takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill in what could become the largest restaurant acquisition in history, according to a report. The coffeehouse giant has worked with advisers for months on a possible purchase of Chipotle, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, Oct. 8. The potential deal would bring together two of the nation's biggest restaurant chains. It's unclear whether Starbucks has made a formal offer to Chipotle, which has a market value of about $41 billion. People familiar with the discussions told FT that a deal could face ma…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
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Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall
Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall More than 110,000 swing seats are being recalled after dozens of people fell, including some who suffered broken bones and head injuries. Pacearth Direct recalled about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. The swing seats, metal connectors, or straps can break, posing a risk of serious injuries from falls. The company has received at least 30 reports of falls involving the swings, according to the CPSC. There have been at least nine reported injuries, including fractures, head injuries, and bruising. The recall i…

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by Chris Spiker
Hershey, PA
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Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit
Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's put a new warning on its pumpkin-shaped candies after a false-advertising lawsuit claimed they weren't very spooky. The Hershey Company has added a disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging that reads, "Carving not on actual product," according to the candy's website listing. The warning appears beneath a picture of the chocolate pumpkin with eyes and a mouth resembling a jack-o'-lantern, even though the actual candy doesn't have a carved face. The new warning replaces an earlier disclaimer that read, "Decorating Suggestion." Hershey hasn't explained why the wordin…

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Hartford, CT
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Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices
Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon is replacing its budget-friendly Fire tablet lineup with more expensive devices featuring AI and several major upgrades. The online retail giant unveiled three new Alexa Tablets on Thursday, Oct. 8. The devices will go on sale and be shipped beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14, with prices starting at $229.99. The new Alexa Tablets feature aluminum designs, faster processors, higher-resolution screens, and built-in Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded AI assistant. They also run Google's Android operating system and offer full access to the Google Play Store, unlike Fire tablets that relied on Amazon'…

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Hartford, CT
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You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies
You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies Millions of Americans could get cash payments from a $100 million Equifax settlement after the credit reporting company was accused of misreporting credit scores. The settlement comes from a class-action lawsuit accusing Equifax of sending inaccurate credit scores and other credit information to lenders in 2022. People whose credit information was affected by the error between Thursday, March 17, and Friday, April 8, 2022, may be eligible for a payment. The payouts are expected to be between $95 and $280, but the final amount could change depending on how many valid claims are fil…

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Hartford, CT
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CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know
CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know CVS is opening its first pharmacy-only stores in the Northeast as it tries to change how people access medications and in-person care. The Rhode Island-based company announced the opening of a new pharmacy-focused location in Boston on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The store is located at 32 Warren Street in the Roxbury neighborhood. The roughly 3,000-square-foot store focuses on prescription medications, immunizations, and pharmacist support. It also carries a limited selection of over-the-counter products, along with a disposal bin for unwanted or expired medications and a collection …

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Hartford, CT
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New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip
New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip Sheetz and Wawa have slipped in the rankings of the nation's best convenience stores for customer satisfaction, according to a new study. The American Customer Satisfaction Index released its 2026 Convenience Store Study on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Midwest-based chain Meijer ranked No. 1 nationwide with a score of 82 out of 100, up 5% from 2025. Sheetz and Wawa finished in a three-way tie with QuikTrip with scores of 80. Sheetz and Wawa each fell 2% from 2025, when they both scored 82. Kwik Trip, which led the industry in 2025 with a score of 84, dropped 6% to 79. Murphy USA, a gas stati…

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