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Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. ‘Predator,’ Urges Senate To Reject Trump Nominee Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. ‘Predator,’ Urges Senate To Reject Trump Nominee
Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. ‘Predator,’ Urges Senate To Reject Trump Nominee Caroline Kennedy, the sole surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, has delivered a scathing critique of her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., just as he is about to testify before the Senate in a confirmation hearing following his appointment by President Trump as health secretary. “I have known Bobby my whole life,” Caroline Kennedy, age 67, wrote in a letter to senators. “It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because he himself is a predator.” She criticized his promotion of vaccine misinformation, attributing the 2019 measles outbreak in American Samoa to his anti-vacci…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Taylor Swift's Financial 'Strategic Genius' Examined In New Harvard Business Review Book Taylor Swift's Financial 'Strategic Genius' Examined In New Harvard Business Review Book
Taylor Swift's Financial 'Strategic Genius' Examined In New Harvard Business Review Book Taylor Swift created a huge economic impact with her record-breaking Eras Tour and a new book from Harvard Business Review will look at the pop star's financially savvy vision. "There’s Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift" will be released on Tuesday, Apr. 8, the Harvard Business Review announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28. It was written by senior editor Kevin Evers, the author of several bestsellers, including books on digital disruption and marketing. The Eras Tour grossed more than $2 billion and generated a $10 billion economic impact on local economies, acc…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
This Spicy, Yet Tropical Seasoning Is 2025's Biggest Flavor, McCormick Says This Spicy, Yet Tropical Seasoning Is 2025's Biggest Flavor, McCormick Says
This Spicy, Yet Tropical Seasoning Is 2025's Biggest Flavor, McCormick Says A South American pepper known for fruity and tropical notes with moderate heat is one spice company's top flavor for 2025. McCormick named aji amarillo as its 2025 Flavor of the Year, the company said in a news release on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The announcement marks the 25th anniversary of the Hunt Valley, Maryland, company's annual Flavor Forecast, a global culinary report that has shaped food trends for decades. Aji amarillo, which translates to "yellow chile pepper," is popular in many dishes from Peru and grows primarily in South America. The vibrant pepper matures into …

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by Chris Spiker
News
Rare Strain Of Bird Flu Discovered As Egg Prices Soar, Hundreds Of Thousands Of Fowls Killed Rare Strain Of Bird Flu Discovered As Egg Prices Soar, Hundreds Of Thousands Of Fowls Killed
Rare Strain Of Bird Flu Discovered As Egg Prices Soar, Hundreds Of Thousands Of Fowls Killed The detection of a different more rare strain of avian influenza is raising alarm as record egg prices soar to new highs. A farm in California where the new H5N9 strain was detected had to kill 119,000 birds after the more common H5N1 strain had been detected earlier. In New York, a farm on Long Island culled 100,000 ducks after a bird flu outbreak. “Whether this novel H5N9 virus will cause human infections from its avian host and become a pandemic subtype is not known yet,” the US National Library of Medicine said. “It is therefore imperative to assess the risk of emergence of t…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Arabica Coffee Prices Spike Amid Colombia-US Tariff Dustup Arabica Coffee Prices Spike Amid Colombia-US Tariff Dustup
Arabica Coffee Prices Spike Amid Colombia-US Tariff Dustup Prices of Arabica coffee hit record highs in the aftermath of threats of tariffs by both the United States and Colombia after a dispute involving migrant deportation flights. Arabica futures hit a record of $3.56 in the Intercontinental Exchange on Monday, Jan. 27, a day after the back-and-forth dustup a day earlier, according to The Wall Street Journal. The previous record of $3.48 was recorded in early December. The US imports about 30 percent of its coffee from Colombia. Colombia agreed to accept the flights after earlier turning back two planes. This prompted President Donald Trump to…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Flu Cases, Related ER Visits On Rise Nationwide Flu Cases, Related ER Visits On Rise Nationwide
Flu Cases, Related ER Visits On Rise Nationwide Flu activity remains high and is increasing across many parts of the country.  For the week ending Saturday, Jan. 18, 25 percent of tests returned positive for flu, up from 19 percent the previous week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than five percent of emergency-room visits were flu-related, with notable increases among infants, older children, and teens, nearing pre-holiday surge levels.
 "The country is still experiencing elevated influenza activity and that is expected to continue for several more weeks," the CDC said. Elev…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Monday, Jan. 27 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $56M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Jan. 27 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $56M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Jan. 27 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $56M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Jan. 27 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $56 million with a $24.9 million cash option after a recent winner reset the prize pool. If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29.with $69 million on the line. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 02-40-47-53-55 with a Powerball of 20 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Trump Justice Department To Investigate January 6 Prosecutors Trump Justice Department To Investigate January 6 Prosecutors
Trump Justice Department To Investigate January 6 Prosecutors The Trump administration will investigate prosecutors who oversaw the criminal cases against Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack defendants, according to a brand-new report. Earlier report - Trump Ends All Jan. 6 Cases With Pardons, Dismissals, Commutations, Signs Flurry Of Orders Calling the probe a "special project," Ed Martin, the acting US Attorney for Washington, DC, asked prosecutors to turn over notes, documents, files emails and other information related to the cases in an email on Monday, Jan. 27, the Wall Street Journal reports. Hours after being sworn in to a second non-consecuti…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Authorities ID Western Mass Man Killed In Job Site Accident Authorities ID Western Mass Man Killed In Job Site Accident
Authorities ID Western Mass Man Killed In Job Site Accident Authorities have identified the man killed last week in western Massachusetts after falling into a silo used to mix concrete. Matthew Nedorostek, 66, of Westfield, fell into the Greenfield silo just before 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Related: Western Mass Man Killed After Falling Into Concrete-Mixing Silo Despite the efforts of multiple fire departments, crews were unable to pull him out of the Cleveland Street sand silo. By 10:15 a.m., the rescue operation was changed to a recovery mission. Responders retrieved his body around 4:30 p.m., of…

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by Josh Lanier
News
$1M Central Mass Lottery Winner Plans To Work On His Golf Game In Retirement $1M Central Mass Lottery Winner Plans To Work On His Golf Game In Retirement
$1M Central Mass Lottery Winner Plans To Work On His Golf Game In Retirement A Central Massachusetts man already knows exactly how he plans to spend the $1 million he won in a lottery jackpot: hitting the links. Thomas Daige, of Leicester, won the seven-figure sum in the Dec. 14 multiple-state Powerball drawing. Someone in Ohio won $47.9 million in the same drawing.  Daige correctly guessed the first five numbers in the drawing on his Quic Pic ticket. Related: Woman Plans To Build Her Future With $1 Million Lottery Payday Daige claimed his prize — worth $1 million before taxes — on Friday, Jan. 24, in Dorchester. He said he plans to put the winnings toward …

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by Josh Lanier
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3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Massachusetts, Multiple Other States 3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Massachusetts, Multiple Other States
3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Massachusetts, Multiple Other States The US Geological Survey said a 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook much of the Northeast on Monday, Jan. 27. The quake occurred at 10:45 a.m. and was initially reported as a 4.1 on the Richter scale. Its epicenter was located near York Harbor, approximately seven miles off the coast of Maine and about 13 miles underground. The tremors were felt across Massachusetts and reached as far as Upstate New York, parts of Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New Jersey.  In all, residents in nine states felt the tremors.  According to the Maine Earthquake Database, this was the third-strongest eart…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
The Ground Round Returning To MA With 'Nostalgic Charm' At Family-Favorite Restaurant The Ground Round Returning To MA With 'Nostalgic Charm' At Family-Favorite Restaurant
The Ground Round Returning To MA With 'Nostalgic Charm' At Family-Favorite Restaurant A beloved name in casual dining is returning to Massachusetts, many years after it was a staple of comfort food and family-friendly gatherings. The Ground Round is planning to open its first New England location in several years in Shrewsbury. It will be located at 271 Grafton Street, the former site of a Chinese-Japanese restaurant named Bauhinia. Owners Joe and Nachi Shea said they're thrilled to bring The Ground Round back to the Bay State. "Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering us for the first time, we're excited to welcome you with our signature d…

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by Chris Spiker