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4-Year-Old Hillsborough Boy Died At Daycare, Now Grieving Mom Is Demanding Answers 4-Year-Old Hillsborough Boy Died At Daycare, Now Grieving Mom Is Demanding Answers 4-Year-Old Hillsborough Boy Died At Daycare, Now Grieving Mom Is Demanding Answers
4-Year-Old Hillsborough Boy Died At Daycare, Now Grieving Mom Is Demanding Answers A New Jersey mother is demanding answers after her 4-year-old son died after becoming unresponsive at daycare. Shanya Robins, 28, of Hillsborough, said her only child, Yasmir, became unresponsive while in the care of Blooming Hearts Child Development Center on Aug. 14. Yasmir had cerebral palsy and had been attending the Triangle Road childcare center since he was four months old. He was healthy, happy, and loved. The day he died had started like any other, Robins said. "He was smiling and laughing," the grieving mother told Daily Voice on a call Thursday, Oct. 8. The daycare director cal…

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4 Men Stormed Bergen County Home, Repeatedly Struck Man With Knife: Prosecutor 4 Men Stormed Bergen County Home, Repeatedly Struck Man With Knife: Prosecutor 4 Men Stormed Bergen County Home, Repeatedly Struck Man With Knife: Prosecutor
4 Men Stormed Bergen County Home, Repeatedly Struck Man With Knife: Prosecutor Four Bergen County men have been charged in a Dumont home invasion that left a man injured after he was repeatedly struck in the head with a knife, authorities said. Andrew Baik, 31, of Cliffside Park; Christian I. Curatola, 31, of Bergenfield; Brendan J. Hayes, 31, of Bergenfield; and Kerby W. Santillan, 31, of Bergenfield were arrested following a months-long investigation, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The incident began following a dispute among acquaintances early Sunday, Jan. 4, when two vehicles arrived at a home on Larch Avenue, Musella said. Multiple people force…

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Howell Schools Shelter In Place After Swatting: Police Howell Schools Shelter In Place After Swatting: Police Howell Schools Shelter In Place After Swatting: Police
Howell Schools Shelter In Place After Swatting: Police Schools in Howell Township were forced to shelter in place Wednesday, Oct. 7 after a swatting call, authorities announced. The schools received suspicious phone calls and were directed to enter into a shelter in place, Howell police said. Police in the school initiated the shelter in place and officers arrived at the affected schools within two minutes, law enforcement said. There was a heavy police presence at all schools to ensure safety of students and staff while investigation into the calls took place, officers said. The suspicious calls were received by multiple jurisdictions creatin…

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NJ Airman Learns Fate For Possessing Child Porn On Military Base: Feds NJ Airman Learns Fate For Possessing Child Porn On Military Base: Feds NJ Airman Learns Fate For Possessing Child Porn On Military Base: Feds
NJ Airman Learns Fate For Possessing Child Porn On Military Base: Feds A 35-year-old Ocean County airman was sentenced to a decade in prison after he possessed child porn on a military base, authorities announced Wednesday, Oct. 7. Christian Keilberg had previously pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer said. From November 2020 through November 2022, while Keilberg was an enlisted active-duty airman with the Air Force, living and working on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, he used online chat applications and social media to communicate with minor victims located within and outside of New Jersey, Frazer said. Keilberg exch…

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NJ Transit Bus Slams Into Bergen County Home NJ Transit Bus Slams Into Bergen County Home NJ Transit Bus Slams Into Bergen County Home
NJ Transit Bus Slams Into Bergen County Home An NJ Transit bus crashed into a home near Route 4 in Englewood early Thursday morning, Oct. 8, sending the driver to the hospital, officials said. The Route 166 bus had just left the Oradell garage and was heading to Van Nostrand Avenue and Grand Avenue to begin its route when it struck the home around 5:45 a.m., according to NJ Transit. No passengers were aboard the bus. The driver was taken to a local hospital. The extent of the driver's injuries was not immediately known. Englewood police are leading the investigation. Video from a neighbor shows the bus losing control before…

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$14.5M Deal Seals Fate Of Longtime Bergen County Nursery $14.5M Deal Seals Fate Of Longtime Bergen County Nursery $14.5M Deal Seals Fate Of Longtime Bergen County Nursery
$14.5M Deal Seals Fate Of Longtime Bergen County Nursery A longtime Bergen County nursery that closed after 80 years has sold for $14.5 million, Daily Voice has learned. Eisele’s Nursery & Garden Center, which sits on six acres at 232 Oradell Ave., closed Sept. 9. The buyer has not been identified. Glenn Bartlett of Coldwell Banker Realty represented both the buyer and seller in the $14.5 million deal. Residential housing is planned for the property, Bartlett confirmed. However, he said it was not immediately clear whether the development would include affordable housing. The sale comes months after Eisele’s announced it would not reopen fo…

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2 Nordstrom Rack Stores Opening In New Jersey Amid Expansion 2 Nordstrom Rack Stores Opening In New Jersey Amid Expansion 2 Nordstrom Rack Stores Opening In New Jersey Amid Expansion
2 Nordstrom Rack Stores Opening In New Jersey Amid Expansion New Jersey shoppers will have two new places to hunt for designer deals beginning Thursday, Oct. 8. Nordstrom Rack is opening stores in Ramsey and Marlton on the same day as part of a nationwide expansion by the off-price retailer. The Ramsey store is opening at 225 Interstate Shopping Center, according to Nordstrom Rack's website. The Marlton store is opening at Willow Ridge Plaza. The two stores are among 25 new Nordstrom Rack stores announced nationwide, including 10 in the Northeast. "We look forward to being a part of the Ramsey community and serving our customers with an amazing off…

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NJ Pasta Restaurant Named #1 In US NJ Pasta Restaurant Named #1 In US NJ Pasta Restaurant Named #1 In US
NJ Pasta Restaurant Named #1 In US The best place to get pasta is right here in Morris County. The Pasta Shop at 13 First Ave. in Denville was named #1 on Yelp's Top 100 Pasta Places in the U.S.  View this post on Instagram The executive chef and co-owner of the restaurant is Denville native Tommy Pollio, who developed a passion for cooking as a teenager and worked at kitchens throughout the country including in San Francisco and Chicago. Co-owner Sergio Sciancalepore grew up in an Italian household in Secaucus and grew up working in specialty stores throughout the Garden…

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RUSSIAN SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS HONORS NEW JERSEY STUDENTS RUSSIAN SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS HONORS NEW JERSEY STUDENTS RUSSIAN SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS HONORS NEW JERSEY STUDENTS
Russian School OF Mathematics Honors NEW Jersey Students Annual ceremony recognizes 320 students for achievement and growth as education focuses increasingly on reasoning skills The Russian School of Mathematics (RSM) brought together more than 1,300 students, parents, and teachers across New Jersey, including 320 award winners for its Annual Award Ceremony, recognizing student achievement in mathematics and participation in national and international competitions. Click here to view the list of award winners. The event highlighted both academic excellence and the school’s broader educational focus on developing reasoning, communication, and pro…

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Parking Cameras Are Popping Up Across NJ: Here's Who Decides If You're Ticketed Parking Cameras Are Popping Up Across NJ: Here's Who Decides If You're Ticketed Parking Cameras Are Popping Up Across NJ: Here's Who Decides If You're Ticketed
Parking Cameras Are Popping Up Across NJ: Here's Who Decides If You're Ticketed Drivers who make a habit of stopping “just for a minute” where they shouldn’t may soon want to think twice. A growing number of New Jersey towns are turning to SafetySticks, solar-powered devices from Municipal Parking Services (MPS) that use cameras, artificial intelligence, and license plate recognition to detect and document illegal parking. The gray SafetySticks could easily be mistaken for ordinary poles, making their cameras easy to miss. The pole-mounted devices are designed for places where one illegally parked car can create a bigger problem, including crosswalks, bus stops, bike …

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Anti-Aging Injection Killed 27-Year-Old, Now Unlicensed NJ Doc Indicted For Murder: DA Anti-Aging Injection Killed 27-Year-Old, Now Unlicensed NJ Doc Indicted For Murder: DA Anti-Aging Injection Killed 27-Year-Old, Now Unlicensed NJ Doc Indicted For Murder: DA
Anti-Aging Injection Killed 27-Year-Old, Now Unlicensed NJ Doc Indicted For Murder: DA A New Jersey man accused of practicing medicine without a New York license has been indicted for murder after a 27-year-old woman died about an hour after he gave her an IV injection during an "anti-aging procedure" at a Bronx wellness center, authorities said. Elizabeth Baron received what the New York Daily News described as an anti-aging injection at Bereshit Lifestyle Center in Riverdale. She was rushed unconscious and unresponsive to New York-Presbyterian Allen Hospital, the outlet reports. Luis Rojas Cabrera, 56, allegedly administered the NAD+ intravenous injection to Baron at the bu…

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Maxed Out: Child Porn Predator Gets Harshest Prison Term After Newark Airport Phone Search Maxed Out: Child Porn Predator Gets Harshest Prison Term After Newark Airport Phone Search Maxed Out: Child Porn Predator Gets Harshest Prison Term After Newark Airport Phone Search
Maxed Out: Child Porn Predator Gets Harshest Prison Term After Newark Airport Phone Search A child pornography offender caught with hundreds of images and videos on his phone after an international flight landed at Newark Liberty International Airport has been hit with the stiffest sentence allowed by law. Jayson Setera, 51, of Newberg, OR, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after investigators found approximately 170 photos and eight videos depicting child sexual abuse material on his phone, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer said. Setera returned from an international trip aboard a flight that landed at Newark Liberty International Airport on Jan. 22, 2024, prosecutors said.&…

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Police Officer, Father Of 5 Strangled To Death During Fight, Investigators Say Police Officer, Father Of 5 Strangled To Death During Fight, Investigators Say Police Officer, Father Of 5 Strangled To Death During Fight, Investigators Say
Police Officer, Father Of 5 Strangled To Death During Fight, Investigators Say A Pennsylvania police officer whose death was initially described as a “sudden medical emergency” was strangled to death during a fight, investigators now say. Michael “Mike” McGeehan, 44, a longtime Middlesex Township police officer and father of five, died following an altercation with 25-year-old Paden Edward Frey on July 11, according to the Lycoming Regional Police Department. Frey, of Cogan Station, was arrested at his home without incident early Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 7, with assistance from the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office, police said. He has been charged with murder, stran…

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Video Shows Drunk Woman Masturbating On American Airlines Flight: Reports Video Shows Drunk Woman Masturbating On American Airlines Flight: Reports Video Shows Drunk Woman Masturbating On American Airlines Flight: Reports
Video Shows Drunk Woman Masturbating On American Airlines Flight: Reports Graphic video shared by TMZ apparently shows a 46-year-old woman accused of masturbating on an American Airlines flight from Baltimore to Miami, according to published reports. Edgewater, MD resident Katy Inzer was identified in an incident report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office obtained by The Smoking Gun, which detailed the inappropriate actions aboard a Sept. 11 American Airlines flight. Approximately 20 minutes after taking off from Baltimore, a passenger alerted the flight crew, who reported witnessing the 46-year-old woman remove her pants and begin masturbating while making…

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Apartment Dispute Becomes Knife Attack In Bergen County, Man Seriously Hurt: Prosecutor Apartment Dispute Becomes Knife Attack In Bergen County, Man Seriously Hurt: Prosecutor Apartment Dispute Becomes Knife Attack In Bergen County, Man Seriously Hurt: Prosecutor
Apartment Dispute Becomes Knife Attack In Bergen County, Man Seriously Hurt: Prosecutor An apartment dispute in Bergen County escalated into a knife attack that left a man hospitalized with serious injuries while two juveniles were inside the residence, authorities said. Ahmed S. Mohamed, 60, of Englewood, was arrested following the Sunday, Sept. 27 incident at a multi-dwelling apartment building on Grand Avenue, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Englewood police responded at approximately 3:30 p.m. and found an adult man with severe lacerations to his upper abdomen and arm, Musella said. Mohamed was also at the scene with a head laceration and broken nose, authorit…

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Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit
Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's put a new warning on its pumpkin-shaped candies after a false-advertising lawsuit claimed they weren't very spooky. The Hershey Company has added a disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging that reads, "Carving not on actual product," according to the candy's website listing. The warning appears beneath a picture of the chocolate pumpkin with eyes and a mouth resembling a jack-o'-lantern, even though the actual candy doesn't have a carved face. The new warning replaces an earlier disclaimer that read, "Decorating Suggestion." Hershey hasn't explained why the wordin…

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Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices
Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon is replacing its budget-friendly Fire tablet lineup with more expensive devices featuring AI and several major upgrades. The online retail giant unveiled three new Alexa Tablets on Thursday, Oct. 8. The devices will go on sale and be shipped beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14, with prices starting at $229.99. The new Alexa Tablets feature aluminum designs, faster processors, higher-resolution screens, and built-in Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded AI assistant. They also run Google's Android operating system and offer full access to the Google Play Store, unlike Fire tablets that relied on Amazon'…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure
Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled after testing found a substance that could raise blood pressure and cause serious heart problems. Leader Formulas LLC, based in Tomball, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of RAPTURE Preworkout powder, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. FDA testing detected 1,3-dimethylamylamine, commonly called DMAA, in the product. The announcement warns that using DMAA can elevate blood pressure and could lead to cardiovascular problems, including a heart attack, shortness of breath, and chest tightening. Consumers…

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You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies
You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies Millions of Americans could get cash payments from a $100 million Equifax settlement after the credit reporting company was accused of misreporting credit scores. The settlement comes from a class-action lawsuit accusing Equifax of sending inaccurate credit scores and other credit information to lenders in 2022. People whose credit information was affected by the error between Thursday, March 17, and Friday, April 8, 2022, may be eligible for a payment. The payouts are expected to be between $95 and $280, but the final amount could change depending on how many valid claims are fil…

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CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know
CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS is opening its first pharmacy-only stores in the Northeast as it tries to change how people access medications and in-person care. The Rhode Island-based company announced the opening of a new pharmacy-focused location in Boston on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The store is located at 32 Warren Street in the Roxbury neighborhood. The roughly 3,000-square-foot store focuses on prescription medications, immunizations, and pharmacist support. It also carries a limited selection of over-the-counter products, along with a disposal bin for unwanted or expired medications and a collection …

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Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit
Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's put a new warning on its pumpkin-shaped candies after a false-advertising lawsuit claimed they weren't very spooky. The Hershey Company has added a disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging that reads, "Carving not on actual product," according to the candy's website listing. The warning appears beneath a picture of the chocolate pumpkin with eyes and a mouth resembling a jack-o'-lantern, even though the actual candy doesn't have a carved face. The new warning replaces an earlier disclaimer that read, "Decorating Suggestion." Hershey hasn't explained why the wordin…

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Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices
Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon is replacing its budget-friendly Fire tablet lineup with more expensive devices featuring AI and several major upgrades. The online retail giant unveiled three new Alexa Tablets on Thursday, Oct. 8. The devices will go on sale and be shipped beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14, with prices starting at $229.99. The new Alexa Tablets feature aluminum designs, faster processors, higher-resolution screens, and built-in Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded AI assistant. They also run Google's Android operating system and offer full access to the Google Play Store, unlike Fire tablets that relied on Amazon'…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure
Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled after testing found a substance that could raise blood pressure and cause serious heart problems. Leader Formulas LLC, based in Tomball, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of RAPTURE Preworkout powder, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. FDA testing detected 1,3-dimethylamylamine, commonly called DMAA, in the product. The announcement warns that using DMAA can elevate blood pressure and could lead to cardiovascular problems, including a heart attack, shortness of breath, and chest tightening. Consumers…

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You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies
You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies Millions of Americans could get cash payments from a $100 million Equifax settlement after the credit reporting company was accused of misreporting credit scores. The settlement comes from a class-action lawsuit accusing Equifax of sending inaccurate credit scores and other credit information to lenders in 2022. People whose credit information was affected by the error between Thursday, March 17, and Friday, April 8, 2022, may be eligible for a payment. The payouts are expected to be between $95 and $280, but the final amount could change depending on how many valid claims are fil…

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CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know
CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS is opening its first pharmacy-only stores in the Northeast as it tries to change how people access medications and in-person care. The Rhode Island-based company announced the opening of a new pharmacy-focused location in Boston on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The store is located at 32 Warren Street in the Roxbury neighborhood. The roughly 3,000-square-foot store focuses on prescription medications, immunizations, and pharmacist support. It also carries a limited selection of over-the-counter products, along with a disposal bin for unwanted or expired medications and a collection …

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Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning
Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Salmonella concerns have triggered a nationwide recall of a vegetable-growing product, with buyers urged to toss it and seek refunds. EAK Distribution LLC, based in Casper, Wyoming, is recalling Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, in 8-ounce packages, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The seeds were sold through Amazon to consumers nationwide between Thursday, Aug. 20, and Friday, Sept. 18. The recalled product comes in a cream-colored pouch with UPC 850056627443. Production lot code AUG172026 is embossed on the top seal. Consumers…

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This Popular Snack May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals This Popular Snack May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals This Popular Snack May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals
This Popular Snack May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals A familiar snack is drawing scientific interest for what it might offer beyond a satisfying crunch: better sleep. Pistachios contain a combination of nutrients and plant compounds that could support sleep, according to a review published in Nutrition Research Reviews. Researchers from Augusta University, Columbia University, and Spain’s Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition examined existing evidence. Their conclusion is promising but preliminary: Trials directly testing whether eating pistachios improves human sleep are still needed. The review highlights vitamin B6, magnesi…

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'Saved By The Bell' Star’s Cause Of Death: New Details Revealed 'Saved By The Bell' Star’s Cause Of Death: New Details Revealed 'Saved By The Bell' Star’s Cause Of Death: New Details Revealed
'Saved By The Bell' Star’s Cause Of Death: New Details Revealed New details have emerged about the death of Dennis Haskins, the actor generations of viewers knew as Bayside High’s long-suffering principal. The “Saved by the Bell” star died from Parkinson’s disease, according to TMZ, which obtained his death certificate from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. He was 75. The document lists Parkinson’s disease as the immediate cause of death. It also identifies irritable bowel syndrome, depression, hypertension, and benign prostatic hyperplasia as other significant conditions, TMZ reported. A cause had not been released when Daily Voice f…

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CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death
CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death A laboratory worker’s unexplained death has prompted a CDC response, with a critical question still unresolved: what caused her illness? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday, Oct. 6, that it is monitoring reports from Russia. The agency emphasized there is no indication of a broader threat to the US. In its statement, the CDC said it is “aware of and closely monitoring reports of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in the Irkutsk region of Russia that resulted in a death. We are working across the U.S. government to assess developments as additional information becom…

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Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US
Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Flu activity is picking up as fall gets underway, putting this year’s protection timing in focus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu activity remains low nationally but is increasing. Its FluView report for the week ending Saturday, Sept. 26, provides a snapshot of that trend. Clinical laboratories reported that 3.4 percent of tested respiratory specimens were positive for influenza. Flu diagnoses accounted for 0.4 percent of emergency department visits in a separate surveillance system. Those figures show flu is circulating, but they do not establish that a widespread…

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