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Dollar General Overcharged NY Shoppers, AG Finds: Retailer Will Pay $1.875M To Nonprofit Dollar General Overcharged NY Shoppers, AG Finds: Retailer Will Pay $1.875M To Nonprofit Dollar General Overcharged NY Shoppers, AG Finds: Retailer Will Pay $1.875M To Nonprofit
Dollar General Overcharged NY Shoppers, AG Finds: Retailer Will Pay $1.875M To Nonprofit Dollar General has agreed to a $1.875 million settlement after state prosecutors said an investigation discovered they routinely charged customers more than advertised prices, sometimes making it difficult for New York shoppers to even determine how much they paid.  Dollar General has agreed to provide $1.875 million worth of food and personal care products to Foodlink, a New York nonprofit, and overhaul its pricing practices following an investigation by Attorney General Letitia James, her office announced on Thursday, Oct. 15.  The AG's Office said its investigation found widesp…

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Historic Dairy Barn Turned Luxury Home Hits Market For $2.4M In Dutchess County Historic Dairy Barn Turned Luxury Home Hits Market For $2.4M In Dutchess County Historic Dairy Barn Turned Luxury Home Hits Market For $2.4M In Dutchess County
Historic Dairy Barn Turned Luxury Home Hits Market For $2.4M In Dutchess County A centuries-old dairy barn in Dutchess County that was transformed into a sprawling country estate and has been featured by national publications has hit the market for $2.4 million.  Quaker Hill Estate, located at 823 North Quaker Hill Rd. in Pawling, sits on 5.42 private acres surrounded by horse farms, meadows, and hiking trails, and is now listed by Anthony D'Argenzio of This Old Hudson Team at Houlihan Lawrence.  Dating back to around 1800, the former dairy barn was once part of the historic Taber family farm, which was purchased in 1760 by Thomas Taber of Dartmouth…

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Antisemitic Signs Reported Around Hudson Valley Town: Elected Officials Antisemitic Signs Reported Around Hudson Valley Town: Elected Officials Antisemitic Signs Reported Around Hudson Valley Town: Elected Officials
Antisemitic Signs Reported Around Hudson Valley Town: Elected Officials Reports of antisemitic signs appearing throughout a Putnam County community have prompted condemnation from local and state officials, with town authorities now working to remove the hateful messages.  The signs were posted throughout Putnam Valley, town officials confirmed on Thursday, Oct. 15. The town said its building inspector is removing the signs and that the Putnam County Sheriff's Office has been contacted.  "Hate speech will not be tolerated in our Town," town officials said in a public statement.  Assemblyman Matt Slater and Putnam Valley Town Board member Christ…

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Employee From Poughkeepsie Pockets Over $4K In Customer Payments, Police Say Employee From Poughkeepsie Pockets Over $4K In Customer Payments, Police Say Employee From Poughkeepsie Pockets Over $4K In Customer Payments, Police Say
Employee From Poughkeepsie Pockets Over $4K In Customer Payments, Police Say A woman is facing charges after police said she collected thousands of dollars in customer payments through her personal account instead of turning the money over to the Dutchess County business where she worked. Poughkeepsie resident Shakeema L. Winters, 38, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 13, following an investigation into thefts at a private business in East Fishkill, New York State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 16. The investigation began in May 2026, when the business received multiple complaints from customers who said they had paid for services but the company had no record of rece…

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Man Shot By Cops After Pointing Fake Gun At Officers In Poughkeepsie Pleads Guilty Man Shot By Cops After Pointing Fake Gun At Officers In Poughkeepsie Pleads Guilty Man Shot By Cops After Pointing Fake Gun At Officers In Poughkeepsie Pleads Guilty
Man Shot By Cops After Pointing Fake Gun At Officers In Poughkeepsie Pleads Guilty A man who was shot by police after deliberately making a false 911 report and pointing a realistic-looking BB gun at responding officers in Dutchess County in 2024 has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges.  Poughkeepsie resident Kevin Fitzpatrick, 43, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Oct. 14, to three counts of menacing a police officer, one count of reckless endangerment, and one count of falsely reporting an incident, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced on Friday, Oct. 16. The plea stems from a confrontation on Dec. 22, 2024, at the Fallkill Commons apartment …

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NY ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones NY ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones NY ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones
NY ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones One of the Northeast's wealthiest regions is climbing the ranks of the nation's most expensive places to buy a home, according to a new study. PropertyShark released its 2026 list of the nation's 100 most expensive ZIP codes by median home sale prices. The real estate data website's report showed the New York City metropolitan area claiming a record 25% of the rankings. The NYC region had 31 ZIP codes on the list, tying California's Bay Area for the most ZIP codes in the rankings. New York state had 20 ZIP codes in the rankings, up from 15 in 2025. The Hamptons dominated New York…

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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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Bus Driver Loses Job Over Roadside Rescue, PETA Just Joined Push To Help Her Get It Back Bus Driver Loses Job Over Roadside Rescue, PETA Just Joined Push To Help Her Get It Back Bus Driver Loses Job Over Roadside Rescue, PETA Just Joined Push To Help Her Get It Back
Bus Driver Loses Job Over Roadside Rescue, PETA Just Joined Push To Help Her Get It Back Helping an injured kitten on the side of a Maryland road has cost a longtime school bus driver her livelihood. Now, thousands of people are fighting to get her back behind the wheel. Cynthia Morgan, 67, spent 11 years transporting students in Harford County. This month, she was removed from her position along the North Harford Elementary School route after allowing a 10-year-old boy to rescue a kitten along Heaps School Road in Pylesville. The incident has drawn national attention, with nearly 12,000 people signing a petition demanding her reinstatement. A GoFundMe is helping offset he…

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World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore
World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore Passengers aboard a Jersey Shore fishing boat got a rare surprise when a massive shark estimated at nearly 30 feet long appeared alongside their vessel nearly 100 miles offshore. The encounter happened Saturday morning, Oct. 10, aboard the Jamaica, a party fishing boat based in Brielle, Capt. Erik Bogan told Daily Voice. The boat had departed Brielle at 6 p.m. Friday for a 22-hour offshore tuna fishing trip, traveling 97 miles to Hudson Canyon before anchoring around 12:30 a.m. The crew spent the night tossing fish into the water to attract tuna, swordfish and other marine life. Just after…

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Poughkeepsie Girl Undergoes 9 Brain Surgeries In 7 Months: Here's How To Help Her Family Poughkeepsie Girl Undergoes 9 Brain Surgeries In 7 Months: Here's How To Help Her Family Poughkeepsie Girl Undergoes 9 Brain Surgeries In 7 Months: Here's How To Help Her Family
Poughkeepsie Girl Undergoes 9 Brain Surgeries In 7 Months: Here's How To Help Her Family A Dutchess County family is receiving an outpouring of support as their 4-year-old daughter battles serious medical complications that have required nine brain surgeries in just seven months. Libby Keefe of Poughkeepsie underwent her latest brain surgery on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Boston Children's Hospital, where she remains hospitalized following complications, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched Friday, Oct. 9.  In the wake of Libby's medical struggles, IAEP Local 20 and IAFF Local 2623 have organized the campaign to support Libby's parents, Debbie and Ryan Keefe, w…

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Woman Poisons Acquaintance's Tea During Meeting Over Missing Money: Prosecutor Woman Poisons Acquaintance's Tea During Meeting Over Missing Money: Prosecutor Woman Poisons Acquaintance's Tea During Meeting Over Missing Money: Prosecutor
Woman Poisons Acquaintance's Tea During Meeting Over Missing Money: Prosecutor A New Jersey woman is accused of poisoning an acquaintance's tea during a meeting at a local restaurant to discuss suspicious activity in the victim's bank accounts, authorities said. Rohweniven Bacani, 52, of Hackensack, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 15, following a weeks-long investigation into the Sept. 8 incident, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The victim had agreed to meet Bacani at the restaurant to discuss unauthorized banking activity she had discovered in financial accounts to which Bacani had shared access, Musella said. When the victim arrived, Bacani was already ther…

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Man, 42, Caught After Breaking Into Cars In Poughkeepsie Neighborhood: Police Man, 42, Caught After Breaking Into Cars In Poughkeepsie Neighborhood: Police Man, 42, Caught After Breaking Into Cars In Poughkeepsie Neighborhood: Police
Man, 42, Caught After Breaking Into Cars In Poughkeepsie Neighborhood: Police A 42-year-old man was arrested after police linked him to an overnight vehicle break-in in Dutchess County — and discovered evidence that he was involved in another, previously unreported theft, authorities said.  Brian Gor, 42, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 15, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced on Friday, Oct. 16.  According to police, officers responded to Wilmer Terrace around 7:13 a.m. after receiving a report that a vehicle had been broken into sometime overnight. Police eventually were able to identify a suspect, the department said. Soon after, off…

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Year-Long Investigation Into Hudson Valley Crash That Killed Woman, 24, Leads To Arrest: Police Year-Long Investigation Into Hudson Valley Crash That Killed Woman, 24, Leads To Arrest: Police Year-Long Investigation Into Hudson Valley Crash That Killed Woman, 24, Leads To Arrest: Police
Year-Long Investigation Into Hudson Valley Crash That Killed Woman, 24, Leads To Arrest: Police A Hudson Valley man accused of killing a young woman in a car crash was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 14, police said. Raul E. Braddock-Toala, 26, of Napanoch, was arraigned Thursday, Oct. 15 on charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide for the crash that killed Kaelyn A. Rausch, 24, on Oct. 5, 2025, New York State Police said. Braddock-Toala and Rausch, an Ellenville resident, were involved in a two-car collision near 8097 State Route 209 in Wawarsing, police said. Troopers initially announced that both vehicles were traveling southbound when the crash occurred. R…

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Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade
Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade The woman who oversaw some of Netflix's biggest hits, including "Stranger Things," "Wednesday," and "Squid Game," is leaving the streaming giant after nearly a decade. Bela Bajaria, Netflix's chief content officer, is departing the company, Netflix announced Thursday, Oct. 15. Peter Rice, a former Disney and Fox executive, will replace her beginning Monday, Oct. 26. The shakeup comes one day after Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters told employees on Wednesday, Oct. 14, that the company was cutting about 1,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce, in its largest round of layoffs yet d…

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Boy, 9, Shot With BB Gun While Walking In Hudson Valley: Man, 24, Charged, Police Say Boy, 9, Shot With BB Gun While Walking In Hudson Valley: Man, 24, Charged, Police Say Boy, 9, Shot With BB Gun While Walking In Hudson Valley: Man, 24, Charged, Police Say
Boy, 9, Shot With BB Gun While Walking In Hudson Valley: Man, 24, Charged, Police Say A 24-year-old man faces charges after police said a 9-year-old boy was shot with a BB gun while walking next to an occupied vehicle in Rockland County.  Spring Valley resident Marco J. Guanoquiza-Caillagua, 24, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 15, following the incident, which happened in Spring Valley the day before on Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to the Spring Valley Police Department.  According to police, officers responded to the area of Hoffman Street and Hoyt Street on Wednesday after they were contacted by Chaverim of Rockland.  Police learned the boy had be…

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Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life' Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life' Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life'
Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life' Two women, including one from Massachusetts, are suing Trader Joe's after claiming they were hospitalized with E. coli infections from eating chicken salad wraps sold at the grocery chain. Meaghan Egan Bright of Somerville, Massachusetts, and Gayle Gottlieb of Pembroke, North Carolina, filed the lawsuit in federal court in California. The women claim they became sick after eating Tarragon Chicken Salad Wraps purchased at Trader Joe's stores in Massachusetts and South Carolina in late August. Bright bought one of the wraps at a Trader Joe's in Boston's Allston neighborhood on Monda…

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KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New
KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC is dropping Pepsi from its drink menu after 40 years and switching to Coca-Cola at restaurants across the US. The fried chicken chain announced the new Coca-Cola partnership in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 15. Coca-Cola products will begin replacing Pepsi beverages in January 2027, and the change is expected to be completed at all US locations by the end of March. The switch ends a relationship dating back to 1986, when PepsiCo purchased KFC. The chain continued serving Pepsi products even after PepsiCo spun off KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell into what became Yum! Brands. Some inter…

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Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get
Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club is offering a Thanksgiving dinner deal for less than $10 per person as rising grocery prices continue putting pressure on American families. The wholesale retailer is selling a full Thanksgiving meal that can feed 16 people for under $160, Sam's Club announced in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 15. The meal includes 11 different types of food and can be prepared in about two hours. The holiday feast features turkey, ham, and many other Thanksgiving favorites. The meal will be available for Sam's Club members starting on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Sam's Club said it spent nea…

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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself
These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports
Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports A popular cookie chain has closed dozens of stores nationwide in 2026, including several in the Northeast, amid plunging sales and growing financial problems, according to reports. At least 60 Crumbl locations have permanently closed in 2026 as of Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to the fan-run website Crumbl Cookie Flavors. The closures come as the chain faces declining customer traffic and concerns that more stores could shutter. Crumbl was founded in Utah in 2017 and became the nation's largest cookie chain in 2023. The company has grown to more than 1,000 locations nationwid…

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Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life' Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life' Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life'
Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life' Two women, including one from Massachusetts, are suing Trader Joe's after claiming they were hospitalized with E. coli infections from eating chicken salad wraps sold at the grocery chain. Meaghan Egan Bright of Somerville, Massachusetts, and Gayle Gottlieb of Pembroke, North Carolina, filed the lawsuit in federal court in California. The women claim they became sick after eating Tarragon Chicken Salad Wraps purchased at Trader Joe's stores in Massachusetts and South Carolina in late August. Bright bought one of the wraps at a Trader Joe's in Boston's Allston neighborhood on Monda…

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KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New
KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC is dropping Pepsi from its drink menu after 40 years and switching to Coca-Cola at restaurants across the US. The fried chicken chain announced the new Coca-Cola partnership in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 15. Coca-Cola products will begin replacing Pepsi beverages in January 2027, and the change is expected to be completed at all US locations by the end of March. The switch ends a relationship dating back to 1986, when PepsiCo purchased KFC. The chain continued serving Pepsi products even after PepsiCo spun off KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell into what became Yum! Brands. Some inter…

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Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get
Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club is offering a Thanksgiving dinner deal for less than $10 per person as rising grocery prices continue putting pressure on American families. The wholesale retailer is selling a full Thanksgiving meal that can feed 16 people for under $160, Sam's Club announced in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 15. The meal includes 11 different types of food and can be prepared in about two hours. The holiday feast features turkey, ham, and many other Thanksgiving favorites. The meal will be available for Sam's Club members starting on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Sam's Club said it spent nea…

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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself
These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports
Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports A popular cookie chain has closed dozens of stores nationwide in 2026, including several in the Northeast, amid plunging sales and growing financial problems, according to reports. At least 60 Crumbl locations have permanently closed in 2026 as of Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to the fan-run website Crumbl Cookie Flavors. The closures come as the chain faces declining customer traffic and concerns that more stores could shutter. Crumbl was founded in Utah in 2017 and became the nation's largest cookie chain in 2023. The company has grown to more than 1,000 locations nationwid…

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Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Turbulent Tenure Of Less Than A Week: Report Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Turbulent Tenure Of Less Than A Week: Report Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Turbulent Tenure Of Less Than A Week: Report
Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Turbulent Tenure Of Less Than A Week: Report A White House appointment billed as a fresh start has ended almost before it began. President Donald Trump fired White House press secretary Katie Zacharia on Friday, Oct. 16, after less than a week in the job, The New York Times reported, citing three people familiar with the matter. Zacharia's appointment to the position was announced Friday, Oct. 9. Trump told reporters earlier in the day that he had encouraged the 41-year-old Zacharia to reconsider remaining in the highly visible position. “Honestly, if I were you, I’d reconsider,” Trump said while recounting their conversation. “Kati…

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Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant
Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating Covid-19 Variant The COVID-19 variant picture is shifting again, with one widely circulating strain drawing attention for an unusual symptom. CDC genomic surveillance identifies SW.2 as the leading US strain. The latest available estimates place it at 21 percent of cases, followed by XFG.1.1 at 16 percent and RW.1.1 at 9 percent, according to a Nebraska Medicine report. XFG, commonly called “Stratus,” has been associated with a hoarse, scratchy, or raspy voice. Patients may also develop a sore throat, dry cough, fever, fatigue, and other familiar COVID-19 symptoms. Wired reported that doctors identified ho…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Weaponized Pooping': Women Accuse Men Of Hiding On Toilets To Dodge Chores 'Weaponized Pooping': Women Accuse Men Of Hiding On Toilets To Dodge Chores 'Weaponized Pooping': Women Accuse Men Of Hiding On Toilets To Dodge Chores
'Weaponized Pooping': Women Accuse Men Of Hiding On Toilets To Dodge Chores A woman's essay about men spending too much time on the toilet has sparked a full-blown battle of the sexes, with women sharing horror stories and men firing back over what some see as the last place they can get some peace. Olivia Howell, CEO of Fresh Start Registry, a divorce support network, published a Substack essay titled "We Need to Talk About Weaponized Pooping" in September. In it, Howell recalled waiting at the top of the stairs as a child for her father to finish using the bathroom, long before smartphones existed. Back then, men brought books and magazines into the bathroom…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post 'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post 'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post
'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post "Dancing With the Stars" pro and Bergen County, NJ resident Val Chmerkovskiy has issued a public apology after referencing Will Smith's infamous 2022 Oscars slap in a since-deleted social media post. The day after the show's first-ever "Super Bowl Night," Chmerkovskiy wrote on TikTok, "You almost saw Fresh Prince enter the ballroom last night." The post appeared to be directed at judge Carrie Ann Inaba following a tense exchange with fellow pro Jenna Johnson, who is Chmerkovskiy's wife. Inaba had criticized Johnson's choreography with partner Harry Shum Jr., saying their samba lacked dance…

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by Cecilia Levine
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New Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie New Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie New Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie
New Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie The story behind legendary designer Bob Mackie’s death has become more complicated than first disclosed. A death certificate obtained by Us Weekly lists a subarachnoid hemorrhage and blunt head trauma as immediate causes of death. Mackie was 87. A subarachnoid hemorrhage occurs when there is bleeding in the space surrounding the brain. The records say Mackie suffered a fall on Friday, Sept. 11, at the home of his longtime design director, Joseph McFate. Mackie had been staying in McFate’s guest house, and a healthcare professional was present when he fell, his representative told the …

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by Joe Lombardi