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Utah Gov. Calls Social Media 'Cancer' After Charlie Kirk's Death, Warns Of Political Violence Utah Gov. Calls Social Media 'Cancer' After Charlie Kirk's Death, Warns Of Political Violence
Utah Gov. Calls Social Media 'Cancer' After Charlie Kirk's Death, Warns Of Political Violence Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has touched a nerve across America after he blamed social media for the death of Charlie Kirk and the casual sharing of graphic assassination videos on platforms such as X and TikTok. Cox, speaking to reporters on Friday, Sept. 12, said the videos — dozens of them — that show Kirk's final moments after a rifleman’s bullet struck him are feeding a problem America can’t seem to control. Related: Erika Kirk Posts Emotional Photos Beside Husband's Casket: 'The World Is Evil' “If you look at true political assassinations in this country, of someone of this stature, …

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by Josh Lanier
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He Breakdanced In Silence For 40 Seconds — Then Put NJ Officials On The Spot About Taxes: WATCH He Breakdanced In Silence For 40 Seconds — Then Put NJ Officials On The Spot About Taxes: WATCH
He Breakdanced In Silence For 40 Seconds — Then Put NJ Officials On The Spot About Taxes: Watch Will Thilly didn’t just walk up to speak.  He spun, dropped, and breakdanced in silence for nearly 40 seconds. The Cranford Township Committee candidate brought the drama — and the dance moves — to the public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, breakdancing his way to the podium before calling out local officials on taxes. Once he reached the mic, Thilly sighed, grabbed some water and papers, and casually asked how everyone’s weekend was. He told the room he’d just gotten back from Mexico. “There’s no pizza there … [but] it’s a beautiful town with lots of history,” Thilly said, before tossi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Wegmans Expands To Second New England State, Joining MA: What Shoppers Can Expect (PHOTOS) Wegmans Expands To Second New England State, Joining MA: What Shoppers Can Expect (PHOTOS)
Wegmans Expands To Second New England State, Joining MA: What Shoppers Can Expect (Photos) A beloved grocery chain from upstate New York has arrived in the Constitution State. Wegmans officially opened its first Connecticut supermarket in Norwalk on Wednesday, July 23. The 92,000-square-foot store is located at 675 Connecticut Avenue, about a mile from exit 13 on Interstate 95. The new Wegmans features signature offerings like fresh produce, seafood, bakery goods, a large selection of cheeses, and deli meats. It also offers made-to-order meals like sushi, sandwiches, pizza, and chef-prepared salads.  The Norwalk site includes a two-story parking deck with 551 spaces, a…

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by Chris Spiker
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Hollywood East: Netflix Breaks Ground On $1B Studio In New Jersey Hollywood East: Netflix Breaks Ground On $1B Studio In New Jersey
Hollywood East: Netflix Breaks Ground On $1B Studio In New Jersey Netflix officially broke ground Tuesday on a $1 billion production studio in Fort Monmouth, launching what state officials say will become a premier East Coast hub for film and TV. The massive 292-acre site, once home to a U.S. Army base, will be transformed into 12 state-of-the-art soundstages spanning nearly 500,000 square feet, plus support buildings and community-focused spaces, according to the Office of Governor Phil Murphy. “Netflix is proud to invest in American innovation and the creative community,” said Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix. “We estimate that these studios will create …

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
Soccer League Brings Promotion-Relegation To US, Creating European-Style Drama Soccer League Brings Promotion-Relegation To US, Creating European-Style Drama
Soccer League Brings Promotion-Relegation To US, Creating European-Style Drama A soccer league in the US will look a little more like many of the world's most competitive club competitions. The United Soccer League has voted to implement a promotion and relegation system, the league announced in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The USL will become the first professional sports league in the US to adopt the model used in many nations like England, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France. The decision, backed by a supermajority of club owners, aims to reshape the sport's US future as the country prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "A new chapter in America…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program 400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program
400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program More than 400 employees will lose their jobs as REI closes its Experiences program, ending the adventure travel and outdoor education programs that have been part of the retailer’s identity for 40 years. REI announced the shutdown of its Experiences division in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The decision will result in 438 layoffs for 180 full-time employees and 248 part-time guides as the company shifts focus to its core business. The retail chain cited ongoing financial challenges as the reason for ending the program. Experiences included adventure travel, day to…

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by Chris Spiker