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Massive Amazon Facility Along I-95 Corridor Sold, But Retail Giant Isn't Leaving A massive Amazon distribution center along Virginia's I-95 corridor has changed hands, but the online retail giant isn't going anywhere. The 629,018-square-foot facility at 220 Centreport Parkway in Stafford has been sold by Peterson Companies in a deal arranged by commercial real estate firm JLL, which announced the transaction on Thursday, Oct. 29. JLL did not disclose the purchase price or identify the buyer, though the company confirmed that it also arranged financing for the acquisition. Amazon leases the entire facility, which was completed in 2022 on approximately 81.8 acres near I-…

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Gas Line Rupture Shuts Down Busy Maryland Road During Rush Hour (Developing) A construction mishap in Maryland has left a high-pressure gas line ruptured, prompting a HazMat response and shutting down a busy roadway during the afternoon rush. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were called to the 8600 block of 16th Street near Lyttonsville Road in Silver Spring at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, after an excavator struck a gas line, according to spokesperson Pete Piringer. Fire officials initially reported that a 6-inch gas line had been damaged, though a subsequent update described it as a 2-inch high-pressure line. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO HazMat cre…

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Maryland Father Detained By ICE Before Work Shift, Days Before Son's 8th Birthday Maryland Father Detained By ICE Before Work Shift, Days Before Son's 8th Birthday Maryland Father Detained By ICE Before Work Shift, Days Before Son's 8th Birthday
Maryland Father Detained By ICE Before Work Shift, Days Before Son's 8th Birthday Salvador Calderas Lopez was getting ready to start his workday in Maryland. ICE had other plans. Before his shift even began on Monday morning, Oct. 26, Calderas Lopez was detained by federal immigration agents outside the Silver Diner in Waldorf, according to his family. "He was taken without a warrant or reason, and our family has been left trying to navigate an urgent and painful situation," his sister-in-law, Andrea Chavez-Romero, wrote in a GoFundMe campaign. "Salvador is a great dad and a valued member of the community." According to Chavez-Romero, officers in unmarked vehicles took…

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Maryland Man Murdered At DC Bus Stop, Accused Killer Shot By Officers Minutes Later: Police Maryland Man Murdered At DC Bus Stop, Accused Killer Shot By Officers Minutes Later: Police Maryland Man Murdered At DC Bus Stop, Accused Killer Shot By Officers Minutes Later: Police
Maryland Man Murdered At DC Bus Stop, Accused Killer Shot By Officers Minutes Later: Police A Maryland man was shot to death at a DC bus stop, and less than 20 minutes later, his accused killer was himself shot by a police officer just blocks away. The violence unfolded early Thursday morning, Oct. 29, in Northeast DC, where two shootings that initially appeared to be separate incidents turned out to have the same suspect, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Yeferson Moreno-Gimenez, 27, of Temple Hills, was found unconscious and not breathing around 5 a.m. after being shot at a bus stop in the 4100 block of Minnesota Avenue NE. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, whe…

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Man Pulled From Beneath Virginia Metro Train With Critical Injuries: Officials (DEVELOPING) Man Pulled From Beneath Virginia Metro Train With Critical Injuries: Officials (DEVELOPING) Man Pulled From Beneath Virginia Metro Train With Critical Injuries: Officials (DEVELOPING)
Man Pulled From Beneath Virginia Metro Train With Critical Injuries: Officials (Developing) A man was pulled from beneath a Metro train in Virginia on Friday, Oct. 30, after becoming trapped under one of the cars, fire officials said. Emergency crews from Arlington Fire & EMS responded to the Virginia Square Metro Station, where the man was trapped beneath a train, prompting a significant emergency response. As firefighters worked to free him, officials warned of major traffic impacts in the surrounding area and urged drivers to avoid the station and seek alternate routes. The man was eventually extricated from beneath the Metro car, according to a final update issued by the …

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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List
Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Maryland Couple Faces Real-Life Nightmare Before Halloween As Fire Leaves Them With Nothing Maryland Couple Faces Real-Life Nightmare Before Halloween As Fire Leaves Them With Nothing Maryland Couple Faces Real-Life Nightmare Before Halloween As Fire Leaves Them With Nothing
Maryland Couple Faces Real-Life Nightmare Before Halloween As Fire Leaves Them With Nothing The tombstones were supposed to be decorations. But the nightmare was all too real for a Maryland couple whose home went up in smoke just days before Halloween, leaving them facing the daunting task of starting over as friends and neighbors rally to help. Laura and Joe Kosky lost their belongings when a fire tore through their Hughesville home on Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to a GoFundMe launched on their behalf. The blaze broke out shortly before 11:30 a.m. in the 16000 block of Rivers Reach Lane, where volunteer firefighters arrived to find an active basement fire. Photos from the sce…

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Lottery Player Wins $1M While Grabbing Drink At Virginia Mart: Wife Reacts With Three Words Lottery Player Wins $1M While Grabbing Drink At Virginia Mart: Wife Reacts With Three Words Lottery Player Wins $1M While Grabbing Drink At Virginia Mart: Wife Reacts With Three Words
Lottery Player Wins $1M While Grabbing Drink At Virginia Mart: Wife Reacts With Three Words A Virginia man went out for a drink and came home with a million dollars. His wife wasn't buying it. An anonymous Martinsville man turned an ordinary convenience store run into an extraordinary payday when he bought a Virginia Lottery scratcher worth $1 million, then went home to share the news with his skeptical spouse. Her response? "Get out of here!" According to Virginia Lottery officials, the lucky winner stopped at the Fas Mart at 110 S. Brookdale Street in Martinsville to grab something to drink when he decided to try his luck. "Well, let me get a ticket," he recalled thinking. T…

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$172.1M SALE: Massive Virginia Warehouse Changes Hands As Data Center Boom Continues $172.1M SALE: Massive Virginia Warehouse Changes Hands As Data Center Boom Continues $172.1M SALE: Massive Virginia Warehouse Changes Hands As Data Center Boom Continues
$172.1M Sale: Massive Virginia Warehouse Changes Hands As Data Center Boom Continues A massive Virginia warehouse built to support the booming data center industry has changed hands in a staggering $172.1 million deal, according to the real estate firm that arranged the sale. The nearly 1 million-square-foot facility, known as Capitol 95, is located at 211 Centreport Parkway in Fredericksburg and was purchased by an investment fund managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing, according to JLL Capital Markets, which announced the transaction on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The sale puts a hefty price tag on a property that was only completed earlier this year, highlighting the grow…

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Mountain Of Twisted Metal Spills Across Maryland Road After Tractor-Trailer Crash (DEVELOPING) Mountain Of Twisted Metal Spills Across Maryland Road After Tractor-Trailer Crash (DEVELOPING) Mountain Of Twisted Metal Spills Across Maryland Road After Tractor-Trailer Crash (DEVELOPING)
Mountain Of Twisted Metal Spills Across Maryland Road After Tractor-Trailer Crash (Developing) A tractor-trailer crash left a mountain of scrap metal scattered across a busy Maryland roadway on Friday morning, forcing lane closures in both directions as crews worked to clean up the massive mess. The crash was initially reported around 8:15 a.m. on Oct. 30 along Frederick Road (MD-355) at East Gude Drive in Montgomery County, according to officials. Photos shared by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer show an overturned trailer surrounded by piles of metal debris, with heavy equipment brought in to help clear the roadway. The scene of the crash…

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Murder-For-Hire: Virginia Man Behind Bars For Sex Offenses Plotted To Kill Victim, Sheriff Says Murder-For-Hire: Virginia Man Behind Bars For Sex Offenses Plotted To Kill Victim, Sheriff Says Murder-For-Hire: Virginia Man Behind Bars For Sex Offenses Plotted To Kill Victim, Sheriff Says
Murder-For-Hire: Virginia Man Behind Bars For Sex Offenses Plotted To Kill Victim, Sheriff Says A man already behind bars for multiple sexual assault and obscenity offenses is facing damning new charges. Murder-for-hire. Christopher L. Tinnermon allegedly tried to arrange the killing of the victim in his previous criminal case while locked up at the Rappahannock Regional Jail, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The alleged plot came to light earlier this year when investigators received information about a possible murder-for-hire scheme involving an inmate. Detectives spent months investigating the allegations, ultimately gathering evidence that authorities say poin…

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Man Withdrew $2,400 From A Virginia Bank, Unaware He Was Being Followed, Police Say (VIDEO) Man Withdrew $2,400 From A Virginia Bank, Unaware He Was Being Followed, Police Say (VIDEO) Man Withdrew $2,400 From A Virginia Bank, Unaware He Was Being Followed, Police Say (VIDEO)
Man Withdrew $2,400 From A Virginia Bank, Unaware He Was Being Followed, Police Say (Video) A Virginia man walked into a gas station after withdrawing thousands of dollars from a bank, unaware that someone may have been following him the entire time. By the time he returned to his vehicle, $2,400 was gone. Now, Fairfax County Police are searching for a suspect in what investigators believe was a case of "bank jugging," a theft tactic in which criminals target people who have just withdrawn cash. The victim withdrew the money from a bank in the 4400 block of Backlick Road in Annandale at approximately 10:20 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, according to police. After leaving the bank, he …

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Firefighter Injured Battling Massive Maryland Barn Blaze (DEVELOPING) Firefighter Injured Battling Massive Maryland Barn Blaze (DEVELOPING) Firefighter Injured Battling Massive Maryland Barn Blaze (DEVELOPING)
Firefighter Injured Battling Massive Maryland Barn Blaze (Developing) A Maryland firefighter was hospitalized after being injured battling an early-morning barn blaze that sent flames tearing through the structure. Crews were called to the 2300 block of Geist Road in Reisterstown around 2:57 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, where they arrived to find a 50-by-100-foot barn fully engulfed in flames, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Firefighters spent more than an hour battling the blaze before getting the majority of the flames extinguished around 4:14 a.m. One firefighter suffered a minor injury and was transported to an area hospital, officials sai…

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Motorcycle Crash Kills Maryland Man, Sends Car Into Parked SUV, House: Sheriff Motorcycle Crash Kills Maryland Man, Sends Car Into Parked SUV, House: Sheriff Motorcycle Crash Kills Maryland Man, Sends Car Into Parked SUV, House: Sheriff
Motorcycle Crash Kills Maryland Man, Sends Car Into Parked SUV, House: Sheriff A late-night motorcycle crash in Maryland turned deadly before sending another vehicle careening into a parked SUV and a nearby home. Michael Alexander Jr., 36, of Bryans Road, was killed Thursday night, Oct. 29, following a collision involving his Suzuki motorcycle and a Ford Taurus in Waldorf, according to Maryland State Police. The crash happened around 10:34 p.m. near the intersection of Route 228 and Greenwood Drive, where investigators say Alexander was heading west as the Ford's driver attempted to make a left turn from the opposite direction. The motorcycle struck the turning car, …

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Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys
Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Federal regulators are warning about more than 100,000 children's toys that could cause serious injuries or death if their powerful magnets are swallowed. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the urgent warning for about 101,282 CHE-US Magnetic Robot Stick Figure Toys on Thursday, Oct. 29. The toys violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard because their arms and legs can release loose high-powered magnets. If swallowed, the magnets can attract each other or other metal objects inside the body and become lodged in the digestive system. This can cause intestinal perforations,…

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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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Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake
Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Several Chili's Grill & Bar customers suffered chemical burns after an employee accidentally used a cleaning chemical instead of sugar to make margaritas. The incident happened at a Chili's restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina, the Foothills Health District said in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 29. Three customers and two employees experienced chemical burns or similar symptoms after consuming the substance on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Health officials said the mistake began on Monday, Oct. 26, when an employee received a granulated degreasing chemical from a contractor powe…

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Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist
Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist North Korea-linked hackers have reportedly attacked the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange in what could become the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. Binance temporarily suspended withdrawals after a security breach, the company said in an update on Friday, Oct. 30. Blockchain security company TRM Labs estimated $6.36 billion in digital currencies was stolen on Thursday, Oct. 29, with most of the cryptocurrency taken in about 20 minutes. TRM Labs said it had "high confidence" that TraderTraitor was behind the cyberattack. The hacking group backed by North Kor…

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Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys
Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Federal regulators are warning about more than 100,000 children's toys that could cause serious injuries or death if their powerful magnets are swallowed. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the urgent warning for about 101,282 CHE-US Magnetic Robot Stick Figure Toys on Thursday, Oct. 29. The toys violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard because their arms and legs can release loose high-powered magnets. If swallowed, the magnets can attract each other or other metal objects inside the body and become lodged in the digestive system. This can cause intestinal perforations,…

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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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Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake
Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Several Chili's Grill & Bar customers suffered chemical burns after an employee accidentally used a cleaning chemical instead of sugar to make margaritas. The incident happened at a Chili's restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina, the Foothills Health District said in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 29. Three customers and two employees experienced chemical burns or similar symptoms after consuming the substance on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Health officials said the mistake began on Monday, Oct. 26, when an employee received a granulated degreasing chemical from a contractor powe…

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Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist
Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist North Korea-linked hackers have reportedly attacked the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange in what could become the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. Binance temporarily suspended withdrawals after a security breach, the company said in an update on Friday, Oct. 30. Blockchain security company TRM Labs estimated $6.36 billion in digital currencies was stolen on Thursday, Oct. 29, with most of the cryptocurrency taken in about 20 minutes. TRM Labs said it had "high confidence" that TraderTraitor was behind the cyberattack. The hacking group backed by North Kor…

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Pope Leo XIV Casts Midterm Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV Casts Midterm Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV Casts Midterm Vote In Historic First
Pope Leo XIV Casts Midterm Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV has voted in the 2026 midterm elections after the US-born leader of the Catholic Church publicly denounced some of President Donald Trump's policies. The Vatican confirmed on Friday, Oct. 30, that the pope submitted a mail-in ballot in Illinois ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The 71-year-old pontiff, born Robert Francis Prevost, remains a registered voter in his home state despite living at the Vatican. Leo is the first known sitting pope to cast a vote in a US election. "Pope Leo XIV has exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen, whenever he was el…

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Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses
Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter who questioned his decision to cancel several campaign rallies, which have since been reinstated, as Republicans increasingly fear losing control of Congress in the midterm elections. Trump erupted at Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage after returning to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Thursday, Oct. 29. Trump had just attended a campaign rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, as Republicans scramble to protect their majorities in the House and Senate. Bogage asked Trump whether he wanted to cancel a planned rally to support Kansas Sen. Roger M…

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How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research Losing a paycheck could leave many workers facing a financial squeeze before they find a suitable replacement job, new Monster research suggests. Only 39 percent of employed adults surveyed said they could maintain their current standard of living for at least three months after losing their primary source of income. The findings come from the Monster Research Institute’s Q3 Monster Livelihood Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of their financial resilience and career options. The survey also found that fewer than half, 48 percent, felt confident they could find another job meeting…

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Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak
Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak The Taurid meteor shower is approaching a peak that could give skywatchers a bright reason to stay up late. The Southern Taurids’ November peak falls overnight Wednesday, Nov. 4, into Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the American Meteor Society’s calendar. The following night, Thursday into Friday, Nov. 6, also offers a viewing opportunity. Skywatchers across the Northeastern US should look around midnight and into the early morning hours, weather permitting. That is when Taurus, the constellation from which the meteors appear to originate, sits high in the sky. The attraction is brightness …

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CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know
CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know Germs that can outsmart lifesaving medicines are posing a growing threat, and the CDC’s latest assessment identifies which ones warrant the greatest concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new “Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report” identifies 19 threats responsible for an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths annually in the US. Infections associated with hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings account for more than 42,000 of those deaths and nearly $12 billion in medical costs, according to the CDC report. Antimicrobial resistance develops…

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