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NJ Ranked Worst Northeast State For Retirement In New Study: Here's Why NJ Ranked Worst Northeast State For Retirement In New Study: Here's Why
NJ Ranked Worst Northeast State For Retirement In New Study: Here's Why Northeast and mid-Atlantic states had mixed results in a new study on the best states for retirement, balancing affordability challenges with strong quality-of-life and healthcare options. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best and Worst States to Retire on Monday, Jan. 27. Florida claimed the No. 1 spot, followed by Minnesota, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota in the top five. The study ranked every state based on 46 retirement-related factors including affordability, quality of life, and healthcare access. "Retirement is supposed to be relaxing, but it can al…

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Rats Are Taking Over As Cities Get Warmer: New Study Shows Why Rats Are Taking Over As Cities Get Warmer: New Study Shows Why
Rats Are Taking Over As Cities Get Warmer: New Study Shows Why Climate change is fueling a surge in rat populations across major US cities, with Washington, DC, seeing the worst increase over the past two decades, a new study said. The study published by Science Advances on Friday, Jan. 31 analyzed public records from 16 cities worldwide to determine why some urban environments are more infested with rats than others. The researchers found that 11 cities—including Washington, Boston, and New York City—had seen major rat population growth over an average of 12 years. Washington's increase was the most extreme, tripling compared to Bo…

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FDA Approves First Non-Opioid Painkiller In 20+ Years: 'A Historic Milestone' FDA Approves First Non-Opioid Painkiller In 20+ Years: 'A Historic Milestone'
FDA Approves First Non-Opioid Painkiller In 20+ Years: 'A Historic Milestone' The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind non-opioid pain medication, providing a new option for adults experiencing moderate to severe acute pain. Journavx received FDA approval, the agency announced on Thursday, Jan. 30. The drug developed by Boston-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals blocks sodium channels in the peripheral nervous system, preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. The approval marks the first new class of pain medicine in more than two decades and offers a potential non-addictive alternative to opioids. "Today's approval is a historic milestone f…

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The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To NJ After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To NJ After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release
The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To NJ After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release R&B and pop star The Weeknd has announced a massive summer tour that'll stop at several Northeast stadiums after releasing what may be the final album under his iconic persona. The Weeknd released the 2025 tour dates for the continuation of his After Hours til Dawn Tour. The announcement came just hours after the release of his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" on Friday, Jan. 31. Like the new album, The Weeknd's tour completes a trilogy started by 2020's "After Hours" and 2022's "Dawn FM". The tour went across North America in 2022, along with Europe and Latin America in 2023. In the fall of …

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Destructive Flies Hit PA's Mushroom Belt: Here's How The State Is Helping Farmers Destructive Flies Hit PA's Mushroom Belt: Here's How The State Is Helping Farmers
Destructive Flies Hit PA's Mushroom Belt: Here's How The State Is Helping Farmers Pennsylvania is stepping up efforts to protect its $1.1 billion mushroom industry from an invasive insect that's harming crops and frustrating homeowners. Farms in Kennett and New Garden townships have been ordered to steam-treat between crops to stop the spread of phorid flies, the state agriculture department said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 30. The quarantine order requires growers to treat mushroom houses and soil between harvests to kill the flies, larvae, bacteria, and pathogens before they spread. The state is helping farmers fight phorid flies by making $…

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Families Identify Pilots, Flight Attendants Presumed Dead In DC Plane Crash: Reports Families Identify Pilots, Flight Attendants Presumed Dead In DC Plane Crash: Reports
Families Identify Pilots, Flight Attendants Presumed Dead In DC Plane Crash: Reports Relatives and loved ones have identified the four crew members on the American Airlines plane that collided with an Army helicopter over Washington, DC, according to reports. The crew on American Airlines Flight 5342 was based in Charlotte Douglas International Airport, WSOC-TV Channel 9 reported. Among them were Captain Jonathan Campos, First Officer Samuel Lilley, and flight attendants Ian Epstein and Danasia Elder. The plane was also carrying 60 passengers from Wichita, Kansas, when it crashed over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport just before 9 p.m. on Wed…

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Amazon-Sold Crib Poses Deadly Risks To Babies, CPSC Warns Amazon-Sold Crib Poses Deadly Risks To Babies, CPSC Warns
Amazon-Sold Crib Poses Deadly Risks To Babies, Cpsc Warns Federal regulators are warning that a convertible crib sold on Amazon has several serious safety risks to babies, officials said. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned that the Hermixa 6-in-1 Convertible Crib violates multiple federal safety standards, the federal agency said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 30. The product was sold by Zhang Jun of China and manufactured by Shucheng Aidou Trading Co. The crib was available on Amazon from February to August 2024 for about $250. The CPSC said the crib has potential dangers that could lead to entrapment, fal…

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Hartford Yard Goats Add Thunder, Feathers: See Their 2025 Alternate Identity Hartford Yard Goats Add Thunder, Feathers: See Their 2025 Alternate Identity
Hartford Yard Goats Add Thunder, Feathers: See Their 2025 Alternate Identity From pickles to bugs, the Hartford Yard Goats have had quirky alternate names but the newest brand should gobble up some attention. The Hartford Yard Goats will play a game in the 2025 season as the "Hartford Thunder Chickens," the team announced on Thursday, Jan. 30. The minor league club will use the alternate identity at Dunkin' Park against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Thursday, May 29. The name "Thunder Chicken" comes from the loud, rumbling gobble of wild turkeys, which are common in Connecticut. There are an estimated 35,000 wild turkeys in the Constitution State. The new nickna…

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High-End Brands, Low Prices: Nordstrom Rack Expanding With New Long Island Location High-End Brands, Low Prices: Nordstrom Rack Expanding With New Long Island Location
High-End Brands, Low Prices: Nordstrom Rack Expanding With New Long Island Location Suffolk County shoppers will soon have another destination for designer deals. Nordstrom Rack is set to open a new location in Lake Grove in the fall, the Seattle company said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 30. The 25,000-square-foot store will be part of Smith Haven Plaza, a popular shopping center on Route 347 that includes Trader Joe’s, Old Navy, Athleta, Ulta Beauty, and Men's Wearhouse. The plaza is owned by Breslin Realty & Colin Development. "We look forward to being a part of the Lake Grove community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands a…

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Fast-Growing Charcuterie Brand Expands In North Jersey With New Shop Fast-Growing Charcuterie Brand Expands In North Jersey With New Shop
Fast-Growing Charcuterie Brand Expands In North Jersey With New Shop A fast-growing charcuterie brand is bringing its gourmet grazing boards to a new part of Bergen County. Graze Craze, known for its artfully crafted charcuterie spreads, has opened at 160 Terrace Street in Haworth. This is the chain's third New Jersey location and it has more than 60 nationwide and internationally. The shop is owned by Jenny Jee, a restaurant industry veteran who turned her passion for fresh, high-quality food into a full-time venture. "I'm thrilled to offer something new to the community that brings people together to create memories over good food," Jee said. Graze Craze…

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