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Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True' Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True'
Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True' Tom Cruise has spent decades surrounded by stories about his famously demanding approach to making movies. Now, the Hollywood superstar is confirming that at least one of them is true. Cruise, 64, addressed his reputation in a wide-ranging GQ interview published Tuesday, Sept. 15, saying he expects a great deal from the people who work with him and makes no secret of it. "Even when I was a kid, they were like, 'Oh, come on, Tom. You're so intense,'" Cruise told the outlet. "I'm like, 'I don't know what to say. I am intense.' " The actor said that intensity did not begin with "Top Gun," "Mi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Frozen Dessert Recalled Nationwide Over Possible Hidden Hazard Frozen Dessert Recalled Nationwide Over Possible Hidden Hazard
Frozen Dessert Recalled Nationwide Over Possible Hidden Hazard A frozen dessert sold nationwide is being recalled because an unwelcome crunch may be hiding inside. Danone USA is voluntarily recalling So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints because their cashew pieces may contain small stones or other hard objects, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. Consumers should not eat affected pints. The company is offering a replacement coupon or refund. The recall covers pints with best-by dates on or before April 3, 2028. The listed product identifiers are UPC 744473476138 and SKU 136603. The…

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by Joe Lombardi
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National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals
National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals Fast-food chains and sit-down restaurants are celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with plenty of deals! National Cheeseburger Day in 2026 falls on Friday, Sept. 18. The annual holiday celebrates one of the most popular foods in the US. Several restaurants claim to have invented the cheeseburger, according to National Day Calendar. One origin story says Lionel Sternberger dropped a slice of American cheese on a sizzling hamburger at his father's Pasadena, California, restaurant called The Rite Spot in 1926. Other claims to cheeseburger fame include O'Dell's in Los Angeles, Kaelin's Restau…

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by Chris Spiker
Obituaries
Danvers Nurse, Mom Of 3 Dies After Breast Cancer Battle At 46, Community Rallies For Family Danvers Nurse, Mom Of 3 Dies After Breast Cancer Battle At 46, Community Rallies For Family
Danvers Nurse, Mom Of 3 Dies After Breast Cancer Battle At 46, Community Rallies For Family A Massachusetts nurse who dedicated her career to caring for others has died after a battle with breast cancer.  Cindi M. Mumbauer, of Danvers, died in Boston on Friday, Sept. 11. She was just 46 years old.  Born in Danvers on Nov. 3, 1979, Mumbauer graduated from Danvers High School. She studied nursing for two years at North Shore Community College. She later earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Salem State University. Mumbauer worked as a registered nurse at Habit OPCO in Lynn. She rose to become a nurse manager, according to her obituary. Her leadership and care earned…

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by Josh Lanier
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Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Veteran Cape Cod Officer, Leaving Him Facing Long, Painful Recovery Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Veteran Cape Cod Officer, Leaving Him Facing Long, Painful Recovery
Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Veteran Cape Cod Officer, Leaving Him Facing Long, Painful Recovery Community support is pouring in for Massachusetts police officer Peter Ginnetty as he begins a long recovery after being hit by an alleged drunk driver.  Ginnetty was struck by a truck late Sunday, Sept. 13, near the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis. Police identified the driver as Robert Brando-Hunt, 43, of Osterville, who now faces multiple charges including OUI, police said.  Ginnetty, a 19-year Barnstable Police Department veteran, was helping people cross the street after a ZZ Top concert. Police said he wore a reflective vest and stood in a marked crosswalk when the truc…

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by Josh Lanier
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$20K A Month For 10 Years: Central Mass Man Lands Massive Lottery Payday $20K A Month For 10 Years: Central Mass Man Lands Massive Lottery Payday
$20K A Month For 10 Years: Central Mass Man Lands Massive Lottery Payday A Central Massachusetts man still in school landed himself a monthly $20,000 paycheck thanks to a lucky scratch-off ticket.  Vrushab Jadhav, of Worcester, won the grand prize of $20,000 a month for 10 years playing the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “Decade of Dollars” scratch-off ticket. The $10 game went on sale August 11.  Jadhav chose the lump-sum payment of $1.56 million (before taxes). He told lottery officials he plans to put the money toward paying for his education and investments.  He bought the winning ticket at Jayzi Mart, 9 Pleasant St. in Leominster. Th…

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by Josh Lanier
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F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Exercise In Michigan F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Exercise In Michigan
F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Exercise In Michigan A routine fighter jet training flight ended in a crash, bringing emergency crews to a rural community and prompting a warning for nearby residents, according to multiple reports. The Texas Air National Guard F-16 went down in Blair Township, Michigan, southwest of Traverse City, on Thursday, Sept. 17. The aircraft belonged to the 149th Fighter Wing, according to FOX 2 Detroit. The pilot ejected and was taken to a hospital. Blair Township Supervisor Nicole Blonshine told WWJ Newsradio 950 in Detroit that she was told the pilot was conscious and alert during transport. Blonshine said the air…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Deadly Choking Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of 276K Toys Deadly Choking Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of 276K Toys
Deadly Choking Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of 276K Toys A popular toddler toy sold online is being recalled because of a potentially deadly choking hazard. Esjay US recalled about 276,000 Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 17. The recalled busy boards are designed for children younger than 3 and have red knobs that can detach. The loose pieces violate the federal small parts ban and can pose a risk of serious injury or death from choking. The toys are made of blue felt and have carrying handles, elastic cords, and button closures. Cartoon dinosaurs are printed on the front, wh…

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by Chris Spiker
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Western Mass Gunfight That Killed Unborn Baby Ezekiel Brings Lengthy Prison Sentence Western Mass Gunfight That Killed Unborn Baby Ezekiel Brings Lengthy Prison Sentence
Western Mass Gunfight That Killed Unborn Baby Ezekiel Brings Lengthy Prison Sentence A Western Massachusetts man convicted in a gunfight that killed an unborn child is heading to state prison. Johnluis Sanchez, 33, was sentenced to 18 to 20 years behind bars on Thursday, Sept. 17, after jurors convicted him of involuntary manslaughter and two firearm charges a week earlier, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said. Sanchez received another two and a half years for possessing a loaded firearm. The case began with a deadly burst of gunfire on Sargeant Street in Holyoke on Oct. 4, 2023. Prosecutors said Sanchez and Alejandro Ramos, 25, waited outside a market for Kerm…

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by Josh Lanier
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Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How Logan Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How Logan Fared
Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How Logan Fared The nation's best airports for traveler satisfaction have been revealed in a new ranking. JD Power released its 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The study was based on 24,710 surveys from US and Canadian residents who traveled through at least one airport in either country. The consumer intelligence company ranked airports based on seven factors, including ease of travel, trust, terminal facilities, staff, departure and travel-to-airport experience, food, beverage and retail, and arrival and travel-from-airport experience. "For the better part of t…

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by Chris Spiker
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Inside The $9.9M CT Mansion That Was Too Big For Mike Tyson And 50 Cent Inside The $9.9M CT Mansion That Was Too Big For Mike Tyson And 50 Cent
Inside The $9.9M CT Mansion That Was Too Big For Mike Tyson And 50 Cent At 51,000 square feet, this lavish Connecticut mansion was too big for even Mike Tyson and 50 Cent. Now listed for $9.9 million, the home is 18 times the size of a regulation tennis court. The property has one of those, too. Tyson bought the Farmington estate for about $3 million in 1996, according to The New York Post. He sold it to Curtis Jackson, better known as 50 Cent, for $4.1 million in 2003. The foyer with its elaborate double staircase and elevator. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Both celebrities left their marks on the mansion, which has enough amenities to ri…

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by Josh Lanier
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Dozens Suffer Burns From Recalled Heated Blankets: What To Know Dozens Suffer Burns From Recalled Heated Blankets: What To Know
Dozens Suffer Burns From Recalled Heated Blankets: What To Know Nearly 200,000 heated blankets and heating pads are being recalled after more than 50 people suffered burns. JKMAX issued the recall for about 195,000 heated blankets and heating pads, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 17. The products were imported by Jiande Pengshuai Trading Co., Ltd., of China. The blankets and pads can overheat because of their internal wire heating elements, posing fire and burn hazards. JKMAX has received 577 reports of the products smoking, melting, or burning, including 53 burn injuries, according to the CPSC. The heated …

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by Chris Spiker