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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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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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Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation, Lockdown At Cape May County Zoo Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation, Lockdown At Cape May County Zoo Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation, Lockdown At Cape May County Zoo
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation, Lockdown At Cape May County Zoo A bomb threat forced an evacuation and lockdown at the Cape May County Park & Zoo on Monday afternoon, Oct. 5, county officials said. The threat was reported to 911 just after 4 p.m., prompting visitors and staff to evacuate while the animals were secured, according to Cape May County officials. The Cape May County Sheriff’s Office and Middle Township Police investigated as four bomb-sniffing dogs searched the zoo and park. No threat was found, and the grounds were deemed safe, officials said. Another sweep was planned for Tuesday morning, Oct. 6. “The safety of our visitors, our …

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Fleeing Keansburg Driver Charged In Crash That Critically Hurt Infant, 2 Adults: Officials Fleeing Keansburg Driver Charged In Crash That Critically Hurt Infant, 2 Adults: Officials Fleeing Keansburg Driver Charged In Crash That Critically Hurt Infant, 2 Adults: Officials
Fleeing Keansburg Driver Charged In Crash That Critically Hurt Infant, 2 Adults: Officials A driver has been charged after authorities say he sped into oncoming traffic while eluding police, causing a head-on crash that critically injured a 3-month-old baby and two adults in Linden. Darryl Petlock, 48, of Keansburg, was charged with two counts of second-degree eluding, five counts of second-degree aggravated assault while eluding and three counts of fourth-degree assault by auto following the Monday, Oct. 5 crash, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Linden Police Chief David Hart announced Tuesday, Oct. 6. As previously reported by Daily Voice, the crash happened on the…

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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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$79M Sale Of Luxury Apartments In NJ Brings New Name, Owner $79M Sale Of Luxury Apartments In NJ Brings New Name, Owner $79M Sale Of Luxury Apartments In NJ Brings New Name, Owner
$79M Sale Of Luxury Apartments In NJ Brings New Name, Owner A 232-unit luxury apartment complex steps from a New Jersey train station has sold for $79 million and been renamed, according to the real estate firm that represented the sellers. Avenue & Green, at 10 Green St., in Woodbridge, was sold by Prism Capital Partners and Northwestern Mutual to Pantzer and renamed The Point Woodbridge. The sale marks Pantzer's second acquisition in the tri-state area this year, following its July purchase of the 641-unit The Point Stamford in Connecticut. Completed in 2021, the Woodbridge property includes 232 apartments and 10,000 square feet of fully …

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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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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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NJ Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking NJ Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking NJ Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking
NJ Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking Retirees in several Northeast states face some of the highest costs in the country, according to a new study. Retirement Living released its 2026 list of the most affordable states to retire, comparing all 50 states based on housing costs, everyday expenses, and tax-friendliness. The study looked at median rent for a one-bedroom home, median home sale prices, grocery spending, gas prices, and average Medicare Advantage premiums. Researchers also considered whether states tax Social Security benefits, along with income and property tax rates. "Affordability plays a major role in retire…

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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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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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Fifth Measles Death Reported In US As Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases Fifth Measles Death Reported In US As Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases Fifth Measles Death Reported In US As Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases
Fifth Measles Death Reported In US As Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases A fifth measles-associated death has been confirmed in Pennsylvania as the Commonwealth’s outbreak surpassed 1,000 cases across 39 counties, health officials said. An unvaccinated Lancaster County resident with confirmed measles died, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced Wednesday, Sept. 30. The department did not release the person’s age, sex, or other identifying details. The death is the fifth Pennsylvania resident to meet the state’s measles-associated death definition this year, officials said. As of Monday, Oct. 5, Pennsylvania had confirmed 1,004 measles cases and 198 hos…

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Bald Eagle Killed By New Bird At Bergen County Zoo Amid Leadership Change, Sources Say Bald Eagle Killed By New Bird At Bergen County Zoo Amid Leadership Change, Sources Say Bald Eagle Killed By New Bird At Bergen County Zoo Amid Leadership Change, Sources Say
Bald Eagle Killed By New Bird At Bergen County Zoo Amid Leadership Change, Sources Say The Friends of the Bergen County Zoo excitedly announced in June that the county-run zoo in Paramus' Van Saun County Park was getting a new bald eagle. Her name was Betsy, the newsletter said, and she would be joining Contact, a male bald eagle who had lived at the zoo for more than 20 years. The two birds were being introduced "behind the scenes," the zoo said. Weeks later, Contact — whose name came from an apparent collision with a plane that left him injured — was dead. Multiple sources have told Daily Voice that in the days leading up to the death, the new bird had Contact in aggr…

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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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National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals
National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals Several major restaurant chains are offering special deals on a huge day for taco lovers. National Taco Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The holiday was permanently moved to the first Tuesday of October in 2024 to always line up with "Taco Tuesday." The holiday itself began in San Antonio in the 1960s, according to National Day Calendar. Many companies revived the celebration in 2009. The history of tacos dates back centuries to Indigenous people in ancient Mexico. The first "taco feast" documented by Europeans was hosted by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. The modern word "taco" …

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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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National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals
National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals Several major restaurant chains are offering special deals on a huge day for taco lovers. National Taco Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The holiday was permanently moved to the first Tuesday of October in 2024 to always line up with "Taco Tuesday." The holiday itself began in San Antonio in the 1960s, according to National Day Calendar. Many companies revived the celebration in 2009. The history of tacos dates back centuries to Indigenous people in ancient Mexico. The first "taco feast" documented by Europeans was hosted by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. The modern word "taco" …

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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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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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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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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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$500 Refund Checks Being Sent To Some Americans: Here's Who Qualifies $500 Refund Checks Being Sent To Some Americans: Here's Who Qualifies $500 Refund Checks Being Sent To Some Americans: Here's Who Qualifies
$500 Refund Checks Being Sent To Some Americans: Here's Who Qualifies The Trump administration has begun sending $500 refund payments to nearly one million Americans across 30 states, but where you live is only part of the eligibility equation. The payments target people who purchased Affordable Care Act coverage through the federal exchange without receiving premium assistance, according to a White House fact sheet. New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia are excluded. Those states operate their own health insurance marketplaces instead of using the federal HealthCare.gov platform covered by the refund program. The Treasury D…

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