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Off-Duty NJ Transit Cop, Firefighter Rescues Motorists From Parkway Wreckage Off-Duty NJ Transit Cop, Firefighter Rescues Motorists From Parkway Wreckage Off-Duty NJ Transit Cop, Firefighter Rescues Motorists From Parkway Wreckage
Off-Duty NJ Transit Cop, Firefighter Rescues Motorists From Parkway Wreckage An off-duty New Jersey Transit police officer who is also a firefighter helped rescue two motorists trapped in wrecked vehicles, including one pinned beneath a vehicle leaking fuel, after a three-vehicle crash on the Garden State Parkway, authorities said. Officer Jake Kallman was driving near Exit 123 in Sayreville on Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, when he came upon the crash and immediately pulled over to help, NJ Transit Police said. The crash happened around 4:46 p.m. in the southbound lanes near milepost 125.3, when a Ford pickup truck struck the center concrete barrier before hitting a Toy…

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Teaneck Election Shakeup Could Cost Mayor His Title Teaneck Election Shakeup Could Cost Mayor His Title Teaneck Election Shakeup Could Cost Mayor His Title
Teaneck Election Shakeup Could Cost Mayor His Title Editor's Note: The following results from the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election are unofficial and remain subject to certification. Official results are expected Dec. 3. Teaneck Mayor Mark Schwartz wasn't on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 3, but the results of the Township Council election could ultimately cost him his title. Unlike many New Jersey towns, Teaneck voters don't directly elect their mayor. Instead, the seven-member Township Council chooses one of its own members to serve as mayor during a reorganization held every two years. And with three newcomers poised to join the council in January, th…

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Just 2 Votes Separate Candidates In Nail-Biter Ramsey Mayoral Race Just 2 Votes Separate Candidates In Nail-Biter Ramsey Mayoral Race Just 2 Votes Separate Candidates In Nail-Biter Ramsey Mayoral Race
Just 2 Votes Separate Candidates In Nail-Biter Ramsey Mayoral Race Editor's Note: The following results from the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election are unofficial and remain subject to certification. Official results are expected Dec. 3. Just two votes separate the candidates in Ramsey's mayoral race following the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. Democrat Angelo R. LaManna Jr. received 3,247 votes, or 49.99%, while Republican Mayor Deirdre A. Dillon received 3,245 votes, or 49.96%, according to unofficial election results. Three write-in candidates received one vote each, bringing the total to 6,495 votes. LaManna is a retired Ramsey police sergeant who spent nearly 30 y…

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Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District
Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District It's back to blue for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. Rebecca Bennett, a Democrat and former Navy helicopter pilot, has defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., following a monthslong absence from Congress, Decision Desk HQ, a leading provider of election results, projected just after 9:45 p.m. The healthcare executive defeated the two-term incumbent in one of New Jersey's most closely watched congressional races on Tuesday, Nov. 3, leading Kean by more than 53,000 votes with 76% counted as of 9:46 p.m., according to Decision Desk HQ.  Bennett had 145,664 votes (60.30…

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10 Local Races To Watch In Bergen County As Polls Close 10 Local Races To Watch In Bergen County As Polls Close 10 Local Races To Watch In Bergen County As Polls Close
10 Local Races To Watch In Bergen County As Polls Close From crowded council contests to battles for mayor, voters across Bergen County are deciding who will lead their towns on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Several municipalities have contested mayoral races, while others have more candidates than available council seats. Here are 10 local races to watch as polls close: Teaneck Nine candidates are competing for four Township Council seats, including two incumbents seeking reelection. Deputy Mayor Denise Belcher and Council Member Hillary Goldberg are running to retain their seats, according to the township's website. The other candidates a…

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This Bergen Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List This Bergen Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List This Bergen Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List
This Bergen Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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$68.5M Sale Of NJ Industrial Properties: Here's What's Planned $68.5M Sale Of NJ Industrial Properties: Here's What's Planned $68.5M Sale Of NJ Industrial Properties: Here's What's Planned
$68.5M Sale Of NJ Industrial Properties: Here's What's Planned Nearly 15 acres of industrial property in North Jersey have sold for $68.5 million, with the new owner planning upgrades to both sites, real estate firm JLL announced Tuesday, Nov. 3. Outpost acquired the properties at 76 Central Ave. in Kearny and 2120 McCarter Highway in Newark, with JLL arranging the sale and securing $52.2 million in financing through Forbright Bank. The Kearny property spans 8.04 acres and includes approximately 4,000 square feet of office and maintenance space. The 6.93-acre Newark property is used for trailer storage and parking and is fully leased to a Fortune 100 c…

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Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Bergen County is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradesperson, or a m…

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Nearly 200 Apartments Could Replace NJ Office Building As Key Hearing Nears Nearly 200 Apartments Could Replace NJ Office Building As Key Hearing Nears Nearly 200 Apartments Could Replace NJ Office Building As Key Hearing Nears
Nearly 200 Apartments Could Replace NJ Office Building As Key Hearing Nears A New Jersey office property could be transformed into a nearly 200-unit apartment complex with a swimming pool and landscaped courtyards, but concerns about traffic and pedestrian safety remain as the project moves through the city's approval process. Russo Development is proposing to redevelop 190 River Rd., in Summit, near Route 24, into a residential complex with up to 198 apartments, including at least 30 affordable units. The developer presented conceptual plans to the Summit Planning Board on on May 29, 2025, showing a multi-story building with an outdoor pool, landscaped courtyard, …

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Tower That Sparked Protests 50 Years Ago Shares A Name With One Of NJ City's Newest Projects Tower That Sparked Protests 50 Years Ago Shares A Name With One Of NJ City's Newest Projects Tower That Sparked Protests 50 Years Ago Shares A Name With One Of NJ City's Newest Projects
Tower That Sparked Protests 50 Years Ago Shares A Name With One Of NJ City's Newest Projects More than 50 years after an affordable housing project sparked racial clashes in Newark, a new development bearing the same name has won city approval. The Newark Central Planning Board approved plans for Kawaida Towers, a 10-story building with 33 affordable homes, a grocery store, and rooftop amenities at 17-21 Halsey Street, on Monday, Oct. 19, JerseyDigs reports. The name dates back to the 1970s, when poet and activist Amiri Baraka proposed a 16-story affordable housing complex with 210 apartments at 129 Lincoln Avenue in Newark's largely Italian-American North Ward, according to Jersey…

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NJ Pilot, 24, Killed In Expressway Crash Hours Before First Flight As Instructor NJ Pilot, 24, Killed In Expressway Crash Hours Before First Flight As Instructor NJ Pilot, 24, Killed In Expressway Crash Hours Before First Flight As Instructor
NJ Pilot, 24, Killed In Expressway Crash Hours Before First Flight As Instructor A 24-year-old New Jersey woman who had just earned her flight instructor certification and was preparing to meet her first client was killed in a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway last week, authorities said. Alexandra Tracy, of Hammonton, was driving a Chevrolet westbound on the Atlantic City Expressway on Friday, Oct. 30, when her vehicle veered off the left side of the road and struck the nose of a guardrail around 10:36 a.m., New Jersey State Police spokesperson Charles Marchan said. The vehicle then rotated, struck the guardrail again, and overturned multiple times, Marchan said. T…

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Florida Man Attacks Troopers, EMS Worker After Route 80 Crash: NJSP Florida Man Attacks Troopers, EMS Worker After Route 80 Crash: NJSP Florida Man Attacks Troopers, EMS Worker After Route 80 Crash: NJSP
Florida Man Attacks Troopers, EMS Worker After Route 80 Crash: Njsp A 32-year-old Florida man who crashed into a divider on Route 80 repeatedly tried to punch state troopers and assaulted an EMS worker who responded to help him, authorities said. Shamek Maynard, of Ocala, FL, was behind the wheel of a vehicle that crashed on Route 80 west near milepost 62.3 in Saddle Brook around 1:02 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, New Jersey State Police Trooper II Christopher Postorino said. When troopers arrived, Maynard was sitting in the driver's seat and ignoring their commands, Postorino said. Troopers tried to remove him from the vehicle to get him medical attention, but…

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NJ Native ID’d After Rolling Tree Traps, Kills Him In Pennsylvania Woods NJ Native ID’d After Rolling Tree Traps, Kills Him In Pennsylvania Woods NJ Native ID’d After Rolling Tree Traps, Kills Him In Pennsylvania Woods
NJ Native ID’d After Rolling Tree Traps, Kills Him In Pennsylvania Woods A Pennsylvania man killed when a tree rolled onto him on his property has been identified, the York County Coroner’s Office announced Wednesday, Oct. 28. Mark C. Shelden, 72, of Glen Rock, was cutting down a tree on his Narrow Gauge Road property in Codorus Township on Monday, Oct. 26, when it fell and began rolling toward him, according to the coroner. Shelden tried to get out of the way but fell to the ground and became trapped beneath the tree, the coroner said. Emergency crews were dispatched to the 4000 block of Narrow Gauge Road around 11:40 a.m. and freed him around 11:58 a.m., coun…

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Jeff Van Drew Concedes To Dem Zack Mullock In Another Election Night Upset Jeff Van Drew Concedes To Dem Zack Mullock In Another Election Night Upset Jeff Van Drew Concedes To Dem Zack Mullock In Another Election Night Upset
Jeff Van Drew Concedes To Dem Zack Mullock In Another Election Night Upset Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew has conceded to Democrat Zack Mullock in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District Mullock, the mayor of Cape May, unseated the four-term incumbent in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. The race has not been called by any major outlets.  The victory marks a political shift in a district that the Cook Political Report had rated "Likely Republican." Van Drew was first elected to Congress as a Democrat in 2018 before switching to the Republican Party in 2019 during President Donald Trump's first impeachment. The 2nd Congressional District includes Atlantic, C…

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Democrats Flip Senate: DDHQ Democrats Flip Senate: DDHQ Democrats Flip Senate: DDHQ
Democrats Flip Senate: Ddhq Democrats have won back control of the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects. Democrats have already flipped six Senate seats: North Carolina, South Carolina, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, and Texas, Decision Desk HQ projects, with toss-up seats remaining in Alaska and Maine.  In Kansas, Adam Hamilton defeated Sen. Roger Marshall, the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in the Sunflower State in 94 years, while Annie Andrews upset Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina. In Texas, James Talarico defeated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the first time Democrats won a statewide race in the Lone Star…

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Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models
Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models More than 80,000 General Motors vehicles are being recalled because of problems that can cause drivers to lose their brakes or steering control. General Motors issued two separate recalls for 80,095 vehicles, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports filed on Thursday, Oct. 29. The recalls affect several Cadillac and Chevrolet electric vehicles, along with Chevrolet and GMC vans. The larger recall involves 67,380 electric vehicles that could temporarily lose braking ability at low speeds because of a software defect. The affected vehicles include: Cadillac …

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Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming
Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks is unwrapping its new holiday cup designs as the coffee chain prepares to bring back popular seasonal drinks and festive treats. The company revealed its 2026 holiday cups on Wednesday, Nov. 4, one day before launching its holiday menu. The new designs feature Christmas trees, ribbons, and bows in traditional holiday colors. The 2026 cups combine Starbucks' signature green and red with shades of mint, antique gold, cranberry, and creamy white. The hot cups feature festive trees and bows, while the cold cup is decorated with evergreen branches and red bows. For the first time…

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Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert
Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert A nationwide chips recall is prompting consumers to check their bags before reaching for another handful. Snack Right Super Foods, doing business as Brad’s Raw Chips, is recalling certain Brad’s Crunchy Kale and Veggie Chips Kale products because they may contain thallium, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. About 25,000 bags are estimated to remain in commerce. KeHE Distributors and United Natural Foods distributed the products nationwide between October and December 2025. Five consumers also purchased products directly. Consumers should stop eating the affect…

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Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises
Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises Dunkin' is getting into the holiday spirit with the return of two popular flavors and some new seasonal drinks. The coffee chain launched its holiday menu at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The limited-time offerings feature a comeback for Cookie Butter and Toasted White Chocolate, two popular holiday flavors found in several drinks. The Cookie Butter lineup includes the Cookie Butter Cloud Latte, Cookie Butter Cloud Dunkalatte, Cookie Butter Hot Chocolate, Cookie Butter Matcha, Iced Cookie Butter Oat Chai Latte, and Spiced Cookie Iced Coffee. The drinks fea…

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JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War
JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees again as airlines struggle with soaring fuel costs driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline has increased its first checked bag fee to at least $50 for many passengers, according to its website. That's up from $45, a fee that JetBlue implemented in late March. Travelers who wait until less than 24 hours before departure will pay even more, while higher fees also apply during peak travel periods. "We're adjusting checked bag fees to help offset rising fuel and operating costs," JetBlue said in a statement to USA Today. "This helps us ke…

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Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models
Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models More than 80,000 General Motors vehicles are being recalled because of problems that can cause drivers to lose their brakes or steering control. General Motors issued two separate recalls for 80,095 vehicles, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports filed on Thursday, Oct. 29. The recalls affect several Cadillac and Chevrolet electric vehicles, along with Chevrolet and GMC vans. The larger recall involves 67,380 electric vehicles that could temporarily lose braking ability at low speeds because of a software defect. The affected vehicles include: Cadillac …

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Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming
Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks is unwrapping its new holiday cup designs as the coffee chain prepares to bring back popular seasonal drinks and festive treats. The company revealed its 2026 holiday cups on Wednesday, Nov. 4, one day before launching its holiday menu. The new designs feature Christmas trees, ribbons, and bows in traditional holiday colors. The 2026 cups combine Starbucks' signature green and red with shades of mint, antique gold, cranberry, and creamy white. The hot cups feature festive trees and bows, while the cold cup is decorated with evergreen branches and red bows. For the first time…

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Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert
Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert A nationwide chips recall is prompting consumers to check their bags before reaching for another handful. Snack Right Super Foods, doing business as Brad’s Raw Chips, is recalling certain Brad’s Crunchy Kale and Veggie Chips Kale products because they may contain thallium, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. About 25,000 bags are estimated to remain in commerce. KeHE Distributors and United Natural Foods distributed the products nationwide between October and December 2025. Five consumers also purchased products directly. Consumers should stop eating the affect…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises
Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises Dunkin' is getting into the holiday spirit with the return of two popular flavors and some new seasonal drinks. The coffee chain launched its holiday menu at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The limited-time offerings feature a comeback for Cookie Butter and Toasted White Chocolate, two popular holiday flavors found in several drinks. The Cookie Butter lineup includes the Cookie Butter Cloud Latte, Cookie Butter Cloud Dunkalatte, Cookie Butter Hot Chocolate, Cookie Butter Matcha, Iced Cookie Butter Oat Chai Latte, and Spiced Cookie Iced Coffee. The drinks fea…

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JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War
JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees again as airlines struggle with soaring fuel costs driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline has increased its first checked bag fee to at least $50 for many passengers, according to its website. That's up from $45, a fee that JetBlue implemented in late March. Travelers who wait until less than 24 hours before departure will pay even more, while higher fees also apply during peak travel periods. "We're adjusting checked bag fees to help offset rising fuel and operating costs," JetBlue said in a statement to USA Today. "This helps us ke…

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Midterm Fallout: Trump Responds After JD Vance Assigns Blame For Big Blue Wave Midterm Fallout: Trump Responds After JD Vance Assigns Blame For Big Blue Wave Midterm Fallout: Trump Responds After JD Vance Assigns Blame For Big Blue Wave
Midterm Fallout: Trump Responds After JD Vance Assigns Blame For Big Blue Wave President Donald Trump is weighing in on Vice President JD Vance’s blunt explanation for Republicans’ midterm losses, offering his own assessment of the political price. Trump addressed reporters Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the White House ballroom construction site after Vance blamed the war with Iran for the party’s defeats. Related report: What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue Asked about Vance’s analysis, Trump called it “largely true because it drove the gasoline up a little bit short-term.” But acknowledging the political damage did not change his d…

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by Joe Lombardi
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What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue
What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue Vice President JD Vance is pointing to one issue as the driving force behind Republicans’ midterm losses, challenging his party to confront why voters turned away. Click here for a new, updated story - Midterm Fallout: Trump Responds After JD Vance Assigns Blame For Big Blue Wave In a post on X, Vance blamed the war with Iran for Republican defeats in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, elections. He argued the central problem was voters switching sides, not Republicans failing to turn out. Vance said campaign analysts saw encouraging turnout figures, but many people who supported the Trump-Vance …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners
Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Some money matters never make it into the conversation, even between people who share their lives. A new survey reveals which financial secrets Americans are keeping quiet. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59 percent reported keeping a financial secret from others. TD Bank US commissioned the study. A bad credit score topped the list at 21 percent, followed by significant credit card debt at 16 percent. The findings cover secrets hidden from others generally, while 11 percent specifically reported a bank account their partner did not know about. Meanwhile, 30 percent …

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by Joe Lombardi
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America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice
America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice A small village with a big habit of helping others has earned a national honor for making kindness part of everyday life. Liverpool, New York, about 5 miles north of Syracuse, is Reader’s Digest’s Nicest Place in America for 2026. The magazine’s winning profile highlights residents whose generosity reaches well beyond their own streets. Liverpool (marked in red) is located just north of Syracuse in central New York. It sits beside Onondaga Lake. Google Maps The annual contest, launched in 2017, begins with reader nominations. Reader’s Digest’s editorial team vets the submissions and…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report
Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report A famous vacation destination can come with a premium price, but a new comparison identifies alternatives that could deliver a similar getaway for considerably less. Duel.com’s October report compared 16 well-known destinations with lower-cost counterparts and estimated daily spending for one adult. Maiori, Italy, led the comparison by percentage savings. Breckenridge, Colorado, offered the largest dollar reduction among the destination pairs. The analysis priced well-reviewed three- or four-star hotels on identical dates within each pair. Food and drink estimates used a fixed basket of me…

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