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Rutgers Grad, Snowboard Racer Alex Borgo Dies Suddenly At 31 Rutgers Grad, Snowboard Racer Alex Borgo Dies Suddenly At 31 Rutgers Grad, Snowboard Racer Alex Borgo Dies Suddenly At 31
Rutgers Grad, Snowboard Racer Alex Borgo Dies Suddenly At 31 A North Jersey contractor, former competitive snowboard racer and Rutgers University graduate died unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 2. Alessandro “Alex” Borgo, of Montclair, was 31, according to his obituary on the Caggiano Memorial-Home website. Born in Brazil, Borgo moved to the United States at 5 years old and graduated from Rutgers in 2018, his obituary reads. He worked with his father, Valdeci, at Borgo Construction and raced snowboards while at Rutgers. Off the slopes, Borgo enjoyed fishing, paddleboarding, tanning by the water and listening to country music. Borgo is survived by his pare…

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Dad Gunned Down Wife, Daughter In NJ Before Turning Gun On Himself In NJ Mansion: Prosecutor Dad Gunned Down Wife, Daughter In NJ Before Turning Gun On Himself In NJ Mansion: Prosecutor Dad Gunned Down Wife, Daughter In NJ Before Turning Gun On Himself In NJ Mansion: Prosecutor
Dad Gunned Down Wife, Daughter In NJ Before Turning Gun On Himself In NJ Mansion: Prosecutor The Grodnick family has been identified as the victims of a double murder suicide in Somerset County, authorities announced Tuesday, Oct. 6. David Grodnick, 61, killed his wife, Lora, 62, and daughter, Sloane, 24 before killing himself, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Montgomery Township Chief of Police Silvio Bet said. On Thursday, Oct. 1, Montgomery Township police conducted a welfare check on the residence, but were unable to contact the residents, authorities said. On Friday, Oct.…

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Viral Video Shows Armless Man's Arrest Following Apparent Predator Sting In NJ Viral Video Shows Armless Man's Arrest Following Apparent Predator Sting In NJ Viral Video Shows Armless Man's Arrest Following Apparent Predator Sting In NJ
Viral Video Shows Armless Man's Arrest Following Apparent Predator Sting In NJ A viral video shows an online predator-hunting group helping police arrest an armless man accused of trying to meet an underage decoy in New Jersey. Footage of Carlos Simon-Vega's 5 arrest on Sunday, Oct. 5, was shared by self-proclaimed child predator catchers EDPWatch, which said it carried out the sting. "We’re in North Bergen, New Jersey with Carlos Simon," a member of the group told the camera as officers searched him in an apartment. "As you guys can see, he has no arms. He came over here to meet a 15-year-old girl. He wanted to do some very bad things to her and he is under arrest." …

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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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VIDEO: 4 Students Hurt In Railing Collapse After Bergen Catholic-Don Bosco Thriller VIDEO: 4 Students Hurt In Railing Collapse After Bergen Catholic-Don Bosco Thriller VIDEO: 4 Students Hurt In Railing Collapse After Bergen Catholic-Don Bosco Thriller
Video: 4 Students Hurt In Railing Collapse After Bergen Catholic-Don Bosco Thriller Four students suffered minor injuries when a railing collapsed at Bergen Catholic High School following the Crusaders' football win over Don Bosco Prep over the weekend, the school's president said. Video shared by Perry Sook, a sports reporter for WPIX, shows a crowd of Bergen Catholic fans toppling onto the track after the railing gave way at the conclusion of the game on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Oradell school. Bergen Catholic, ranked No. 2 in the NJ.com Top 20, came back from trailing 24-0 to beat No. 1 Don Bosco Prep 34-30 in the rivals' 84th meeting, NJ Advance Media reports. A portio…

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NJ Town Mourns 14-Year-Old Following Deadly Skateboarding Accident NJ Town Mourns 14-Year-Old Following Deadly Skateboarding Accident NJ Town Mourns 14-Year-Old Following Deadly Skateboarding Accident
NJ Town Mourns 14-Year-Old Following Deadly Skateboarding Accident More than $82,000 has been raised for a New Jersey family following the death of a 14-year-old boy in a skateboarding accident. The GoFundMe, launched by Jennifer Pinto, initially identified the Pequannock teen and included his photo, but both were later removed out of respect for the family’s privacy. The boy was skateboarding home in Pequannock Township on Friday, Oct. 2, when he fell, suffering a fatal injury, Pinto wrote Emergency crews responded to Hopper Avenue and Woodland Court at 5:46 p.m. and found Charlie suffering from a head injury, Pequannock Township police said. He had fall…

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Netflix Movie Transforms NJ College Campus Into UCLA Netflix Movie Transforms NJ College Campus Into UCLA Netflix Movie Transforms NJ College Campus Into UCLA
Netflix Movie Transforms NJ College Campus Into UCLA A North Jersey university got a Hollywood makeover, transforming into UCLA for a new Netflix movie. Montclair State University's 252-acre campus was used to film scenes for “Best of the Best,” which debuted on Netflix Friday, Sept. 18. Images shared by the university show familiar campus locations standing in for UCLA, including the Center for Environmental & Life Sciences, Feliciano School of Business, and amphitheater. Montclair State's Spanish Mission Revival architecture bears similarities to UCLA's Northern Italian Romanesque Revival style, with both campuses featuring red-tiled…

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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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Small Town NJ Teen With Photographic Memory Gets Big Break In Scarlett Johansson Movie Small Town NJ Teen With Photographic Memory Gets Big Break In Scarlett Johansson Movie Small Town NJ Teen With Photographic Memory Gets Big Break In Scarlett Johansson Movie
Small Town NJ Teen With Photographic Memory Gets Big Break In Scarlett Johansson Movie Most high schoolers don't have Scarlett Johansson waiting for them to finish tutoring. Most high schoolers are not Roman Engel. It was June 2025, and the then-16-year-old was wrapping up his junior year at Steinert High School while filming James Gray's "Paper Tiger" alongside Johansson, Adam Driver, and Miles Teller. Even as the school year wound down, required on-set tutoring would often pull Roman away from where he most wanted to be: in front of the camera. "I'd be in super deep conversations on set and they’d be like, 'Roman, you gotta go to school,'" Engel told Daily Voice. But som…

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NJ Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie NJ Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie NJ Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie
NJ Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie A new movie starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler is looking for people with law enforcement experience to play police officers during filming in New Jersey. Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking background actors for "Freefall," a Universal Pictures feature film set in the 1980s, according to a casting notice. Filming is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 16 in Wayne, and Monday, Oct. 26 in Newark. Another shoot is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30 in Brooklyn. The SAG rate is $241 for eight hours. A fitting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6 or Wednesday, Oct. 7 in …

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Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated
Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Lancaster County residents who died during Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak have been identified, and none was unvaccinated because of their religious beliefs. The victims — Ivan S. Miller, Mary S. Stoltzfus, and Katie L. Lapp — were two infants too young to receive the measles vaccine and a 20-year-old woman whose leukemia treatment left her unable to get it. Their obituaries were published by Shivery Family Funeral Homes. Lapp was the unvaccinated Lancaster County resident whose death was announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Health on Wednesday, Sept. 30, as the state’s…

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Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Abroad: Feds Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Abroad: Feds Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Abroad: Feds
Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Abroad: Feds A convicted Massachusetts felon has admitted to importing plutonium from Russia and mailing the highly radioactive material to dozens of buyers through a business he ran from a South Hadley home, authorities said. Police also found child sexual abuse material at his home. Jacob D. Miller, 44, of Hadley, pleaded guilty to possession of ammunition and explosives, importing nuclear material without authorization, mailing hazardous materials, and possessing child sexual abuse material, the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts said on Monday, Oct. 5. Miller has remained in fed…

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PA Measles Outbreak Tops 1,000, Highest In US, 4 Vaccinated Residents Among Infected PA Measles Outbreak Tops 1,000, Highest In US, 4 Vaccinated Residents Among Infected PA Measles Outbreak Tops 1,000, Highest In US, 4 Vaccinated Residents Among Infected
PA Measles Outbreak Tops 1,000, Highest In US, 4 Vaccinated Residents Among Infected Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases and now includes five deaths, state health officials announced Monday, Oct. 5. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,004 cases across 39 counties so far in 2026 — up 27 cases since Friday, Oct. 2. There have been 198 hospitalizations tied to the outbreak, according to the department. Nearly 20 percent of people identified by the state with measles have been hospitalized. The new numbers come less than a month after the statewide total stood at 676 cases in 37 counties, with 124 hospitalizations and two measles-a…

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DWI Reckless NY Driver Had Phony License Plates: Denville PD DWI Reckless NY Driver Had Phony License Plates: Denville PD DWI Reckless NY Driver Had Phony License Plates: Denville PD
DWI Reckless NY Driver Had Phony License Plates: Denville PD A 35-year-old New York man was hit with a slew of charges after he drove drunk in Denville, authorities said. At 3:15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, officers received a report of a vehicle driving with fictitious license plates, police said. The vehicle was located on Route 10 East and the driver, Ahmed Sekou Sow displayed signs of possible impairment, Denville police said. Sow was arrested following field sobriety testing, police said. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, careless driving, driving with a suspended license, driving an unregistered vehicle, reckless driving and fictitio…

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SUV Struck By School Bus After Failing To Stop In Warren County: NJSP SUV Struck By School Bus After Failing To Stop In Warren County: NJSP SUV Struck By School Bus After Failing To Stop In Warren County: NJSP
SUV Struck By School Bus After Failing To Stop In Warren County: Njsp One person was injured after a Jeep SUV was struck by a school bus in Warren County on Saturday, Oct. 3, authorities said. At 4:01 p.m., a Jeep SUV failed to stop at a sign stop at Route 519 and Titman Road in White Township, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.  The Jeep traveled into the intersection and was struck by a Blue Bird school bus, Marchan said. The driver of the Jeep sustained non-life threating injuries and was transported to an nearby hospital, Marchan said. The crash remains under investigation, Marchan said.

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Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know
Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know More than 41,000 Ford SUVs and trucks are being recalled because a headlight problem can cause several exterior lights to dim or stop working. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 41,748 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The affected vehicles include certain 2025 through 2027 Expedition SUVs and F-Series Super Duty trucks. The headlight assemblies may contain LED chips that were contaminated at a supplier's manufacturing facility. Depending on the vehicle and headlight type, the problem can caus…

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Wawa Falls In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Wawa Falls In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Wawa Falls In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned
Wawa Falls In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz and Wawa have slipped in the rankings of the nation's best convenience stores for customer satisfaction, according to a new study. The American Customer Satisfaction Index released its 2026 Convenience Store Study on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Midwest-based chain Meijer ranked No. 1 nationwide with a score of 82 out of 100, up 5% from 2025. Sheetz and Wawa finished in a three-way tie with QuikTrip with scores of 80. Sheetz and Wawa each fell 2% from 2025, when they both scored 82. Kwik Trip, which led the industry in 2025 with a score of 84, dropped 6% to 79. Murphy USA, a gas stati…

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Paramount Completes $111B Warner Bros. Megamerger: See What's Changing Paramount Completes $111B Warner Bros. Megamerger: See What's Changing Paramount Completes $111B Warner Bros. Megamerger: See What's Changing
Paramount Completes $111B Warner Bros. Megamerger: See What's Changing Skydance has officially completed its controversial $111 billion megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery, creating one of the world's largest media companies. The deal closed on Tuesday, Oct. 6, after receiving all required regulatory approvals, the company announced in a news release. The combined company will operate under the Skydance name. Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders received about $31.02 per share in cash. WBD shares stopped trading on Nasdaq on Tuesday, while Skydance Class B shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "SKYD." The merger brings …

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New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check
New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check Your freezer may hold products covered by an expanding food recall, giving shoppers another reason to check before taking a bite. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., based in San Carlos, Chile, has expanded its recall of frozen organic berries over potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The expansion covers additional lots of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend and Organic Blueberries, both in 10-ounce packages, plus one lot of Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend in 12-ounce packages. The affected Great Value products …

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Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming
Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks is bringing back several festive favorites while adding new drinks, food, and merchandise for the holiday season. The coffee chain unveiled its 2026 holiday menu on Monday, Oct. 5. The seasonal lineup, which includes popular items like Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte, and Gingerbread Chai, will return on Thursday, Nov. 5. The holiday launch comes as Starbucks makes major changes. The company recently closed about 250 cafés, including nearly 50 across the Northeast, as part of its ongoing "Back to Starbucks" restructuring plan. Starbucks h…

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Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know
Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know More than 41,000 Ford SUVs and trucks are being recalled because a headlight problem can cause several exterior lights to dim or stop working. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 41,748 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The affected vehicles include certain 2025 through 2027 Expedition SUVs and F-Series Super Duty trucks. The headlight assemblies may contain LED chips that were contaminated at a supplier's manufacturing facility. Depending on the vehicle and headlight type, the problem can caus…

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Wawa Falls In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Wawa Falls In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Wawa Falls In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned
Wawa Falls In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz and Wawa have slipped in the rankings of the nation's best convenience stores for customer satisfaction, according to a new study. The American Customer Satisfaction Index released its 2026 Convenience Store Study on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Midwest-based chain Meijer ranked No. 1 nationwide with a score of 82 out of 100, up 5% from 2025. Sheetz and Wawa finished in a three-way tie with QuikTrip with scores of 80. Sheetz and Wawa each fell 2% from 2025, when they both scored 82. Kwik Trip, which led the industry in 2025 with a score of 84, dropped 6% to 79. Murphy USA, a gas stati…

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Paramount Completes $111B Warner Bros. Megamerger: See What's Changing Paramount Completes $111B Warner Bros. Megamerger: See What's Changing Paramount Completes $111B Warner Bros. Megamerger: See What's Changing
Paramount Completes $111B Warner Bros. Megamerger: See What's Changing Skydance has officially completed its controversial $111 billion megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery, creating one of the world's largest media companies. The deal closed on Tuesday, Oct. 6, after receiving all required regulatory approvals, the company announced in a news release. The combined company will operate under the Skydance name. Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders received about $31.02 per share in cash. WBD shares stopped trading on Nasdaq on Tuesday, while Skydance Class B shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "SKYD." The merger brings …

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New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check
New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check Your freezer may hold products covered by an expanding food recall, giving shoppers another reason to check before taking a bite. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., based in San Carlos, Chile, has expanded its recall of frozen organic berries over potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The expansion covers additional lots of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend and Organic Blueberries, both in 10-ounce packages, plus one lot of Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend in 12-ounce packages. The affected Great Value products …

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Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming
Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks is bringing back several festive favorites while adding new drinks, food, and merchandise for the holiday season. The coffee chain unveiled its 2026 holiday menu on Monday, Oct. 5. The seasonal lineup, which includes popular items like Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte, and Gingerbread Chai, will return on Thursday, Nov. 5. The holiday launch comes as Starbucks makes major changes. The company recently closed about 250 cafés, including nearly 50 across the Northeast, as part of its ongoing "Back to Starbucks" restructuring plan. Starbucks h…

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IDs Released For 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Crash In Atlantic IDs Released For 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Crash In Atlantic IDs Released For 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Crash In Atlantic
IDs Released For 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Crash In Atlantic The desperate search for a missing medical flight has ended with a devastating update for six families. Authorities released the identities Monday, Oct. 5, of the six people presumed dead after a Gulfstream G100 air ambulance crashed in the Atlantic Ocean off Nantucket, Massachusetts. The US Coast Guard suspended its active search Sunday, Oct. 4, after crews searched for 66 hours across more than 4,400 square miles of water. The agency found a debris field confirmed to be from the aircraft and shifted to a recovery operation.  The people aboard were identified by the Coast Guard as Ca…

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Jim Bakker Dies: Televangelist’s Rise, Fall Captivated America Jim Bakker Dies: Televangelist’s Rise, Fall Captivated America Jim Bakker Dies: Televangelist’s Rise, Fall Captivated America
Jim Bakker Dies: Televangelist’s Rise, Fall Captivated America Jim Bakker turned television preaching into a multimillion-dollar empire before a spectacular downfall made him a household name for very different reasons. The televangelist died Monday, Oct. 5, at 86. His wife, Lori, announced his death. A cause was not disclosed. Bakker and his first wife, Tammy Faye, rose to national prominence through “The PTL Club,” blending faith, music, and celebrity interviews with appeals for donations. Their ambitions stretched beyond the television screen. They built Heritage USA, a Christian vacation destination in Fort Mill, South Carolina, featuring a hotel …

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Gatorade Recall Spans 37 States, Including NJ: Check Your Bottles Gatorade Recall Spans 37 States, Including NJ: Check Your Bottles Gatorade Recall Spans 37 States, Including NJ: Check Your Bottles
Gatorade Recall Spans 37 States, Including NJ: Check Your Bottles More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade are being recalled, giving shoppers across dozens of states a reason to check their bottles. PepsiCo Inc. is recalling 122,021 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade because they contain undeclared Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6, according to the FDA enforcement report. The New York-based company is located in Purchase, in Westchester County. The recall covers four varieties: Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange, and Gatorade Orange Zero. The drinks were distributed in 37 states, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Cal…

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Broadcaster Breaks Silence After NBA Hiring Ends In Same-Day Firing Broadcaster Breaks Silence After NBA Hiring Ends In Same-Day Firing Broadcaster Breaks Silence After NBA Hiring Ends In Same-Day Firing
Broadcaster Breaks Silence After NBA Hiring Ends In Same-Day Firing A broadcaster whose NBA job disappeared hours after his hiring was announced has broken his silence with a public apology. Braiden Bell, 29, responded after the Portland Trail Blazers dismissed him Thursday, Oct. 1, when racist and misogynistic posts from his teenage years surfaced, as Daily Voice previously reported. In a statement posted on X, Bell apologized for his language and said the posts did not reflect who he is today. “I am deeply sorry for the language that I used on Twitter," Bell wrote. "These tweets, while wrong, were written by me 14 years ago while I was only 15 years old …

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McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy
McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald’s is giving its drive-thru a new voice, and customers may notice a change before they reach the pickup window. The chain is testing Archy, an artificial intelligence ordering assistant, as part of a broader technology push, according to multiple reports. The system takes orders in English and Spanish and works with ArchIQ, McDonald’s AI-powered restaurant operating platform. McDonald’s told Moneywise, in a report published by Yahoo Finance, that Archy was getting orders right more than 90 percent of the time. The company said the goal is to give employees more time to help customer…

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