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Trump Wants US Treasury To Stop Making Pennies: Here's Why Trump Wants US Treasury To Stop Making Pennies: Here's Why
Trump Wants US Treasury To Stop Making Pennies: Here's Why President Donald Trump is calling for an end to the production of pennies, arguing that the cost of minting them far exceeds their actual value.  As he departed the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday night, Trump took to Truth Social to announce his directive to halt penny production, calling it a "wasteful" government expense. "For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents," Trump wrote. "Let's rip the waste out of our great nations budget, even if it's a penny at a time." The financial burden of the penny has long been debated. Acco…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Starbucks Offering Free Coffee To Perk Up Super Bowl Monday: How To Get Yours Starbucks Offering Free Coffee To Perk Up Super Bowl Monday: How To Get Yours
Starbucks Offering Free Coffee To Perk Up Super Bowl Monday: How To Get Yours If you're dreading waking up the morning after the Super Bowl, one coffee chain will give you a pick-me-up after the big game. Starbucks is offering a free tall (12-ounce) hot or iced brewed coffee to its rewards members on Monday, Feb. 10. Members must apply the "Starbucks Monday" coupon in the coffee chain's app before placing an order ahead or show it to a barista when ordering in-store or at the drive-thru. The promotion aims to help customers power through a sluggish morning after Super Bowl LIX. "No matter who wins Sunday, we can all win Monday," Starbucks said on…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Reporter, 27, Dies Covering Super Bowl Months After Wife's Death, Leaving 1-Year-Old Behind Reporter, 27, Dies Covering Super Bowl Months After Wife's Death, Leaving 1-Year-Old Behind
Reporter, 27, Dies Covering Super Bowl Months After Wife's Death, Leaving 1-Year-Old Behind A sports anchor and reporter has died while covering Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, nearly a year after his wife's death, officials said. Adan Manzano Aguilar, a sports reporter for Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports, was found dead on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Telemundo KC and Tico Sports confirmed his death in separate statements. Manzano's body was discovered in his hotel room, KCTV 5 News reported. Telemundo KC and Tico Sports said they were cooperating with the investigation. The 27-year-old was in New Orleans on assignment for his third-straight Super Bowl with the Kansas City …

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
North Jersey Native's 'Jeopardy!' Run Comes To An End North Jersey Native's 'Jeopardy!' Run Comes To An End
North Jersey Native's 'Jeopardy!' Run Comes To An End The third time was not the charm for Ittai Sopher. The Englewood native was defeated on the "Jeopardy!" that aired on Friday, July 14, ending his two-game winning streak. Through three games, Sopher won $27,202. Sopher, who now works as a producer for a TV station in New Orleans, has dreamed of being on "Jeopardy!" since he started watching the show in 2010. "I immediately tried out the first opportunity I got," said Sopher. "I've been trying out every year since then, but never made any progress." Sopher finally got his big break last year when he received a callback and took part in a s…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
North Jersey Native's 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak Continues North Jersey Native's 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak Continues
North Jersey Native's 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak Continues Ittai Sopher just can't be stopped. The Englewood native was the winner of the Thursday, July 13 edition of "Jeopardy!" extending his winning streak to two games. Sopher has won $26,202 so far. Sopher, who now works as a producer for a TV station in New Orleans, has dreamed of being on "Jeopardy!" since he started watching the show in 2010. "I immediately tried out the first opportunity I got," said Sopher. "I've been trying out every year since then, but never made any progress." Sopher finally got his big break last year when he received a callback and took part in a series of auditions…

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by Sam Barron
News
Body Of NJ Man Found In New Orleans 2 Months After Disappearance: Report Body Of NJ Man Found In New Orleans 2 Months After Disappearance: Report
Body Of NJ Man Found In New Orleans 2 Months After Disappearance: Report The body of a 33-year-old New Jersey man was found in New Orleans more than two months after his disappearance, The Lakewood Scoop reports. Michael Gelfand, of Jackson, was found dead in NoLa on Monday, March 21, the outlet said citing sources. His body was being flown to New Jersey for burial. Authorities in New Orleans did not immediately return Daily Voice's request for comment placed at 7:15 p.m. Gelfand arrived in New Orleans on Jan. 5 for business and was scheduled to return to his home in New Jersey on Jan. 6, police said. His family has not heard from him since Jan. 6. This i…

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by Jon Craig & Cecilia Levine
Business
Bergen County's 'Doughnut King' Shifting Focus To NoLa Themed Bakery Bergen County's 'Doughnut King' Shifting Focus To NoLa Themed Bakery
Bergen County's 'Doughnut King' Shifting Focus To NoLa Themed Bakery Bergen County's doughnut king is shifting his focus to beignets. Glaze Donuts founder Jule Hazou is opening Bourbon Street Beignet in January 2022 in Westwood. 🌟UPDATED HOURS🌟 We are now OPEN ON MONDAYS again! Our🎄CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIES🎄will be there too! 😍🍪 Please take a look... Posted by Bourbon Street Beignet on Sunday, December 12, 2021 The Center Avenue store boasts a New Orleans theme, and offers French and American pastries, breakfast sandwiches served on croissants, coffee, a variety of beverages and more. Hazou opened the flagship Glaze Donuts store in New Milford in 2014, …

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by Cecilia Levine