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Jersey Shore Pastry Shop Mourns Welder-Turned-Owner Gregory Rodriguez, the owner of Dot's Pastry Shop in Ocean City, recently passed away, the business announced on Facebook. Born in Nebraska, Rodriguez excelled at wrestling and football, Dot's Pastry Shop wrote. A diehard Nebraska Cornhuskers fan, he never missed a game and was known for his large collection of Big Red merchandise.  He began a career as a welder in Nebraska, later moving to Denver, where he met his wife, Jane Scheuermann Rodriguez. They married in 2001 and had two children, Emma and Sarah, the pastry shop said.  "His hands were his tools, his livelihood, and perh…

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Man, 28, Shot Multiple Times In Paterson, Prosecutor Says Man, 28, Shot Multiple Times In Paterson, Prosecutor Says Man, 28, Shot Multiple Times In Paterson, Prosecutor Says
Man, 28, Shot Multiple Times In Paterson, Prosecutor Says A 28-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot multiple times in Paterson Sunday morning, Nov. 8, authorities said. Police responded to the area of Hamilton Avenue and Carroll Street around 11:09 a.m. following a report of a shooting victim, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-in-Charge Patrick Murray said. Responding officers found the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and located a crime scene in the area, authorities said. The victim was taken to St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson for treatment. His condition was not imme…

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Clifton Boy, 16, Critical Following Motorcycle Crash: Police Clifton Boy, 16, Critical Following Motorcycle Crash: Police Clifton Boy, 16, Critical Following Motorcycle Crash: Police
Clifton Boy, 16, Critical Following Motorcycle Crash: Police A 16-year-old Clifton boy suffered potentially life-threatening injuries when his motorcycle collided with a car in Clifton Sunday night, Nov. 8, authorities said. The crash happened around 7:49 p.m. at Main Avenue and West Third Street, where the teen's motorcycle collided with a Toyota Corolla driven by a 20-year-old Paterson man, Clifton Police Detective Lt. Robert Anderson said. The teen was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, Anderson said. Three people in the Toyota suffered minor injuries, including the driver and two 20-year-old women from Clifton. The driver and …

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Engaged Couple Killed In NJ Crash Was Planning Wedding: 'Til The Wheels Fall Off, Babe' Engaged Couple Killed In NJ Crash Was Planning Wedding: 'Til The Wheels Fall Off, Babe' Engaged Couple Killed In NJ Crash Was Planning Wedding: 'Til The Wheels Fall Off, Babe'
Engaged Couple Killed In NJ Crash Was Planning Wedding: 'Til The Wheels Fall Off, Babe' A Pennsylvania couple who died together in a crash outside a New Jersey banquet hall had gotten engaged less than a year earlier and were planning their wedding, loved ones say. Anthony Pizzo, 32, and Lindsey Clarke, 33, both of Wyoming, PA, were killed in a crash on Route 9 in Old Bridge just after midnight Saturday, Nov. 7, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Old Bridge Police Chief Thomas Montagna said. The couple got engaged in December 2025, according to a post on Pizzo's Instagram account: “‘Til the wheels fall off, babe 💍” Pizzo captioned the engagement announcement.…

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Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans
Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans A tattoo, real or fake, could score you free Chipotle on Friday the 13th. Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back its "tatted like a Chipotle bag" promotion, the company announced in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The buy-one-get-one deal will be available from 3 to 4 p.m. local time at participating restaurants across the US and Canada on Friday, Nov. 13. Customers who show up in person during the one-hour window with any tattoo can get a free entrée when purchasing another of equal or greater value. That includes permanent ink, temporary tattoos, or even a design drawn o…

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This NJ Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List This NJ Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List This NJ Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List
This NJ 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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Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy'
Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Rail union leaders are sharply criticizing Amtrak's plan to let passengers bring guns into train cars under a controversial new policy. The Transport Workers Union (TWU) said the new policy is scheduled to take effect in January 2027, allowing passengers to carry guns in locked cases on about 1,500 additional trains daily nationwide. The change would include Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor, which carries about 750,000 passengers daily on routes between Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC. The TWU, which represents 360 Amtrak onboard service workers, warned that the policy c…

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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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Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote
Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote After 91 years of keeping the booze out, one New Jersey town is finally ready to let the drinks flow. Voters in Collingswood, a suburb within Camden County, approved a referendum Tuesday, Nov. 3, opening the door for restaurants and other businesses to serve alcohol for the first time since 1935. The measure passed with 3,506 votes in favor and 2,322 against, according to unofficial election results. That's about 60% of voters giving alcohol sales the green light. Behind the push was a group fittingly named Booze on the Ballot, which rallied residents to support ending the borough's decade…

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$1.52M Clifton Two-Family Home Shatters Sales Record $1.52M Clifton Two-Family Home Shatters Sales Record $1.52M Clifton Two-Family Home Shatters Sales Record
$1.52M Clifton Two-Family Home Shatters Sales Record A newly built two-family home in North Jersey has shattered the sales record for the property type in the city, selling for $1.52 million in a neighborhood where modest ranch homes and trailers are increasingly giving way to larger developments. The home at 14-16 Mount Washington Dr., in Clifton, closed Monday, Nov. 2, for $21,000 above its $1,499,000 asking price after just 40 days on the market, according to New Jersey Multiple Listing Service (NJMLS) records. The sale surpassed the previous record of $1.38 million, set by a two-family property at 119 Valley Road that sold July 1, 202…

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Teen's AC/DC 'Thunderstruck' Marimba Performance Goes Viral, Draws Millions Of Views Teen's AC/DC 'Thunderstruck' Marimba Performance Goes Viral, Draws Millions Of Views Teen's AC/DC 'Thunderstruck' Marimba Performance Goes Viral, Draws Millions Of Views
Teen's AC/DC 'Thunderstruck' Marimba Performance Goes Viral, Draws Millions Of Views A teenager has left millions of people thunderstruck after a video of her playing an AC/DC classic on a marimba resurfaced more than a year after the performance — and even caught the attention of an NFL superstar. Layla Clark, 17, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School in Jefferson Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, has become an internet sensation for her performance of AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" with the school's Jaguar Marching Band during the 2025 football season. The video shows Clark rapidly striking the wooden bars of her marimba, recreating the song's iconic opening guitar riff …

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Trap Queen No More: Paterson Rapper Fetty Wap Ties Knot At Lavish NJ Castle (PHOTOS) Trap Queen No More: Paterson Rapper Fetty Wap Ties Knot At Lavish NJ Castle (PHOTOS) Trap Queen No More: Paterson Rapper Fetty Wap Ties Knot At Lavish NJ Castle (PHOTOS)
Trap Queen No More: Paterson Rapper Fetty Wap Ties Knot At Lavish NJ Castle (Photos) Fetty Wap has married his very own "Trap Queen" in a lavish New Jersey wedding fit for royalty. The Paterson rapper tied the knot with Alexis Hill in a wedding reportedly held at The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains on Thursday, Nov. 5, The Shade Room reports. The couple's photography company, Stanlo Photography, shared photos on Instagram, as did Hill. Fetty Wap & his wife at their wedding 💍 pic.twitter.com/EyWPCmplSa — ًWave Checkers (@wavecheckers) November 7, 2026 Fetty Wap, whose real name is Willie Maxwell II, proposed to Hill in July. Between 90 and 100 guests…

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$26M Vanishes From NJ Town, Mayor Waits Until After Election Day To Inform Residents $26M Vanishes From NJ Town, Mayor Waits Until After Election Day To Inform Residents $26M Vanishes From NJ Town, Mayor Waits Until After Election Day To Inform Residents
$26M Vanishes From NJ Town, Mayor Waits Until After Election Day To Inform Residents A New Jersey town lost approximately $26 million intended for affordable housing in a massive wire transfer theft more than five weeks before Election Day, but residents weren't publicly informed until three days after voters went to the polls. The money was stolen from Cranbury Township on Monday, Sept. 28, and had been set aside to purchase property to help the Middlesex County municipality meet its affordable housing obligations, Mayor Lisa Knierim said in a statement issued Friday, Nov. 6. Knierim, a Democrat, is serving a term that ends in December 2028. Investigators have since froze…

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2 Killed In Crash Leaving NJ Banquet Hall: Prosecutor 2 Killed In Crash Leaving NJ Banquet Hall: Prosecutor 2 Killed In Crash Leaving NJ Banquet Hall: Prosecutor
2 Killed In Crash Leaving NJ Banquet Hall: Prosecutor Two Pennsylvania residents were killed and three others seriously injured in a crash outside a banquet hall on Route 9 in Old Bridge just after midnight Saturday, Nov. 7, authorities said. Anthony Pizzo, 32, and Lindsey Clarke, 33, both of Wyoming, PA, were pronounced dead at the scene following the crash near the Grand Marquis Banquet Hall, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Old Bridge Police Chief Thomas Montagna said. The crash happened around 12:01 a.m. as a Ford SUV carrying four people was leaving the banquet hall and attempting to turn left onto Route 9 North, authoritie…

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4 Horses Collide In Meadowlands Racetrack Crash, 1 Hospitalized: Police 4 Horses Collide In Meadowlands Racetrack Crash, 1 Hospitalized: Police 4 Horses Collide In Meadowlands Racetrack Crash, 1 Hospitalized: Police
4 Horses Collide In Meadowlands Racetrack Crash, 1 Hospitalized: Police Four horses collided during a race at the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford Friday night, Nov. 6, sending one person to the hospital, authorities said. The crash happened during the eighth race around 10 p.m., according to New Jersey State Police Trooper II Christopher Postorino. One person suffered minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital, Postorino said. No other injuries were reported at the scene. All four people involved in the crash were recovering Saturday, Nov. 7, Meadowlands Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Jason Settlemoir said, according to US Trotting …

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Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise
Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks is revealing five new versions of its wildly popular Bearista cups as part of a holiday-themed mystery box collection. The coffeehouse chain unveiled its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Monday, Nov. 9. The new bear-shaped glasses will go on sale at select Starbucks locations on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for $39.95 each. The collection features five holiday-themed characters, including a rare golden bear. Each hand-blown glass cup comes in a mystery box, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. The five new Bearis…

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Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check
Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Federal food safety officials are warning consumers to check their freezers for certain meat and poultry products sold nationwide. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert on Friday, Nov. 6, after discovering allergens missing from product labels. The frozen products from Betterballen Foods LLC contain sesame that is not declared on their labels. The beef product also contains Worcestershire sauce made with anchovy, a fish allergen that is not declared. Consumers who purchased the affected products should not eat them, FSIS…

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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs
Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs An email dressed up as an Amazon payment warning could turn a routine account check into a costly mistake. The phishing message provided to Daily Voice claims the retailer can't verify the recipient’s payment method because of a billing issue.  It asks the recipient to follow a link and update payment information to prevent a service interruption. This phishing email impersonates Amazon customer service and asks recipients to update payment details through a link to avoid a supposed service interruption. Daily Voice The screenshot shows an Amazon logo, a generic customer greet…

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Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers
Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers More than 670,000 batteries used in portable Bluetooth speakers are being recalled after reports of fires and property damage. Bose issued the recall for lithium-ion battery packs used in its S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable Bluetooth speakers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. About 634,759 batteries were sold in the US, while another 35,400 were sold in Canada. The recall affects Bose S1 Pro System Battery Packs and S1 Pro+ System Battery Packs sold with the speakers or separately as accessories and replacement parts. The batteries can overheat and igni…

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Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise
Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks is revealing five new versions of its wildly popular Bearista cups as part of a holiday-themed mystery box collection. The coffeehouse chain unveiled its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Monday, Nov. 9. The new bear-shaped glasses will go on sale at select Starbucks locations on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for $39.95 each. The collection features five holiday-themed characters, including a rare golden bear. Each hand-blown glass cup comes in a mystery box, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. The five new Bearis…

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Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check
Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Federal food safety officials are warning consumers to check their freezers for certain meat and poultry products sold nationwide. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert on Friday, Nov. 6, after discovering allergens missing from product labels. The frozen products from Betterballen Foods LLC contain sesame that is not declared on their labels. The beef product also contains Worcestershire sauce made with anchovy, a fish allergen that is not declared. Consumers who purchased the affected products should not eat them, FSIS…

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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs
Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs An email dressed up as an Amazon payment warning could turn a routine account check into a costly mistake. The phishing message provided to Daily Voice claims the retailer can't verify the recipient’s payment method because of a billing issue.  It asks the recipient to follow a link and update payment information to prevent a service interruption. This phishing email impersonates Amazon customer service and asks recipients to update payment details through a link to avoid a supposed service interruption. Daily Voice The screenshot shows an Amazon logo, a generic customer greet…

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Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers
Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers More than 670,000 batteries used in portable Bluetooth speakers are being recalled after reports of fires and property damage. Bose issued the recall for lithium-ion battery packs used in its S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable Bluetooth speakers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. About 634,759 batteries were sold in the US, while another 35,400 were sold in Canada. The recall affects Bose S1 Pro System Battery Packs and S1 Pro+ System Battery Packs sold with the speakers or separately as accessories and replacement parts. The batteries can overheat and igni…

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Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check
Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check A routine Google search could take a costly turn before you realize anything is wrong. Scammers buy search ads that impersonate legitimate businesses, then send users to convincing fake websites, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Those pages can steal login credentials and financial information, enabling account theft. The trap starts with something ordinary: searching for a familiar company and choosing a prominent result. Criminals can copy a business’s website and use a nearly identical address, making the destination look trustworthy. The consequences can extend b…

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Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners
Love Meets Money: 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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Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button
Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button A familiar iPhone button could disappear from future models, potentially changing how users access some everyday shortcuts. Multiple reports suggest Apple is considering removing the standalone Action Button from new iPhones starting in the second half of 2027.  The coverage traces back to a claim from Weibo tipster Instant Digital, rather than an announcement from Apple. The proposed change would move the Action Button’s customizable functions into Camera Control, according to MacDailyNews. A single press would open the Camera app. Pressing and holding would trigger the user-assigne…

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Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking
Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday bargains can come with a hidden cost, and scammers are counting on the seasonal rush to keep shoppers from looking closely. The FBI and Better Business Bureau warn that fraudulent offers, urgent messages, and convincing impersonators can put money and personal information at risk. The FBI says non-payment and non-delivery scams caused more than $503 million in reported losses in 2025. Those figures cover the full year, not just holiday shopping. In non-delivery scams, buyers pay for merchandise that never arrives. Non-payment scams target sellers who ship goods but never receive pa…

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Druski Makes 'SNL' History, But Critics Aren't Laughing Druski Makes 'SNL' History, But Critics Aren't Laughing Druski Makes 'SNL' History, But Critics Aren't Laughing
Druski Makes 'SNL' History, But Critics Aren't Laughing From Instagram livestreams to the "Saturday Night Live" stage, Druski has come a long way — but his history-making debut has critics divided. The 32-year-old comedian, whose real name is Drew Desbordes, became the show's first content creator to host when he took the stage Saturday, Nov. 7. Born in Columbia, MD, Druski brought his signature characters, celebrity connections, and plenty of surprises to the NBC sketch comedy show. Among them was Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone, who made an unexpected appearance during his opening monologue. The two recently worked together on "The Catch…

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