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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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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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Juvenile Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Monmouth County Parking Lot: NJSP Juvenile Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Monmouth County Parking Lot: NJSP Juvenile Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Monmouth County Parking Lot: NJSP
Juvenile Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Monmouth County Parking Lot: Njsp A juvenile was struck and killed by a vehicle in a parking lot in Monmouth County Saturday, Oct. 3, authorities said. At 11:07 a.m., a 66-year-old Roselle Park woman and a juvenile were exiting a parking lot on Emleys Hills Road in Upper Freehold Twp and when they were struck by a Chrysler SUV exiting a parking space in reverse, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The juvenile was pronounced dead at the scene while the woman was transported to a nearby hospital, Marchan said. The crash remains under investigation, Marchan said.

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$4.5M Sale Of NJ Industrial Building Marks Full-Circle Deal $4.5M Sale Of NJ Industrial Building Marks Full-Circle Deal $4.5M Sale Of NJ Industrial Building Marks Full-Circle Deal
$4.5M Sale Of NJ Industrial Building Marks Full-Circle Deal A Central Jersey industrial property has sold for $4.5 million, 32 years after the same broker last handled its sale. The 18,000-square-foot building at 12 Elkins Rd., in East Brunswick, was sold by No Tilt Realty LLC to Twelve Trinity LLC, doing business as Hanna Mechanical Contractors, NAI DiLeo-Bram & Co. announced Monday, Oct. 5. NAIDB Executive Vice President Marc Shein represented the seller and secured the buyer. Shein originally sold the building to No Tilt Realty, doing business as Alpha Omega Amusements, 32 years ago. The industrial building sits on approximately two acre…

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$1.5M Crab Leg, TV, Dime Cargo Theft Ring Hit PA, NJ Trucks; Members Sentenced $1.5M Crab Leg, TV, Dime Cargo Theft Ring Hit PA, NJ Trucks; Members Sentenced $1.5M Crab Leg, TV, Dime Cargo Theft Ring Hit PA, NJ Trucks; Members Sentenced
$1.5M Crab Leg, TV, Dime Cargo Theft Ring Hit PA, NJ Trucks; Members Sentenced A cargo theft ring accused of targeting tractor-trailers across Pennsylvania and New Jersey stole everything from frozen crab legs and televisions to more than $230,000 in U.S. dimes — with some of the stolen coins later turning up in Maryland — and multiple Philadelphia men tied to the sprawling operation have now been sentenced to federal prison. The bizarre series of thefts stretches back to 2023, when thieves targeted tractor-trailers around Philadelphia, often breaking into them with bolt cutters while drivers were asleep or the trucks were left unattended overnight, federal prosec…

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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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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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Woman Sentenced For Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During The 2024 Election Woman Sentenced For Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During The 2024 Election Woman Sentenced For Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During The 2024 Election
Woman Sentenced For Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During The 2024 Election A Philadelphia woman who admitted casting ballots in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania during the 2024 presidential election has been sentenced, bringing the second of two federal election fraud cases announced by prosecutors in 2025 to a close. Miya Pack, 40, was sentenced Thursday, Oct. 1, to three years of probation and 75 hours of community service by U.S. District Judge Joshua D. Wolson after pleading guilty in June to one count of voting more than once in a federal election, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Pack was charged by indictment…

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Dead Passengers, Fake Drivers: NJ Woman, Colombian Lover's $13M Scheme Unravels Dead Passengers, Fake Drivers: NJ Woman, Colombian Lover's $13M Scheme Unravels Dead Passengers, Fake Drivers: NJ Woman, Colombian Lover's $13M Scheme Unravels
Dead Passengers, Fake Drivers: NJ Woman, Colombian Lover's $13M Scheme Unravels Some of the passengers were dead. Some of the drivers had never driven a car. But a New Jersey woman and her Colombian lover apparently had no trouble taking taxpayers for a ride. For years, prosecutors say, Jael Watts, 45, of Alloway, operated Pearl Transit Corporation, a New Jersey-based company that purported to have drivers scattered across the country giving rides to elderly and disabled people while also conducting outreach for homeless Americans. Watts and Luis Pino-Copete, 42, of Bogota, Colombia, were convicted following a multi-week federal trial in Utica of orchestrating a spraw…

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Man Charged In NJ Arson That Killed 2 Pets, Displaced 15: Prosecutor Man Charged In NJ Arson That Killed 2 Pets, Displaced 15: Prosecutor Man Charged In NJ Arson That Killed 2 Pets, Displaced 15: Prosecutor
Man Charged In NJ Arson That Killed 2 Pets, Displaced 15: Prosecutor A 56-year-old New Brunswick man seen carrying a container toward a Somerset County apartment building shortly before it went up in flames has been charged with arson in a fire that killed two pets and displaced 15 people on Friday, Oct. 2 authorities said. Perfecto Quintana, was arrested in connection with the fire on Home Street in Franklin Township, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald said. At 3:45 p.m., firefighters and police responded to the apartment building for an active fire, which was eventually extinguished, McDonald said. Three families, 11 adults and four children, we…

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Fashion CEO, Wife Found Shot Dead Outside California Residence Fashion CEO, Wife Found Shot Dead Outside California Residence Fashion CEO, Wife Found Shot Dead Outside California Residence
Fashion CEO, Wife Found Shot Dead Outside California Residence A fashion company CEO and his wife were found shot dead outside their California home, according to multiple reports. Neighbors identified the couple as Bryan and Michelle Walker, who built the women’s clothing brand, Bryn Walker.  They were found outside their home on Panoramic Way in Oakland, California, on Friday, Oct. 2, The Berkeley Scanner reported. Police had not publicly released their names when the Scanner published its report. Michelle was 63. Reports differed on Bryan’s age. A neighbor who heard gunfire discovered the couple around 10:45 a.m., according to the Scanner, ci…

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Possible Murder-Suicide: 3 Found Dead In NJ Mansion, Prosecutor Says Possible Murder-Suicide: 3 Found Dead In NJ Mansion, Prosecutor Says Possible Murder-Suicide: 3 Found Dead In NJ Mansion, Prosecutor Says
Possible Murder-Suicide: 3 Found Dead In NJ Mansion, Prosecutor Says Three people were found shot dead in a New Jersey home, including one person who was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Friday, Oct. 2,  officials said. At 5:52 p.m., the three bodies were discovered at a home on Wild Azalea Lane, in Skillman, Somerset County Prosecutor John  McDonald said. Caution tape was seen outside of the mansion 39 Wild Azalea Ln., as published by The Montgomery News. The investigation began a day earlier, when Montgomery Township police received a request to check on the occupants of the home just before 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, McDonald said.&nb…

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Victim Found Dead Inside South Jersey Home Victim Found Dead Inside South Jersey Home Victim Found Dead Inside South Jersey Home
Victim Found Dead Inside South Jersey Home A victim was found dead inside a South Jersey home following a fire on Friday, Oct. 2, authorities said. Firefighters responded to a home on Iron Bridge Road and confirmed a working fire, Cedarville Fire Department Chief Kevin Scarlato said. Cedarville fire crews, along with mutual responders, stretched two lines and began attacking the flames, Scarlato said. The victim, who was not identified, was found dead following a search of the home, Scarlato said. The cause and origin of the fire are being investigated by the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety and the Cumberland County Fire Ma…

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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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Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming
Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper and 7UP are adding new twists to some familiar flavors. Keurig Dr Pepper announced Dr Pepper Ice Cream Float and 7UP Miami Vice in a news release on Monday, Oct. 5. The company unveiled its upcoming beverage lineup one day before the start of the 2026 National Association of Convenience Stores Show in Las Vegas. Dr Pepper Ice Cream Float blends the soda's signature 23 flavors with a vanilla ice cream flavor and notes of caramel and butterscotch. The new flavor will launch nationwide as a permanent offering in February 2027. The beverage will be available in regular…

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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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Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween
Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Superheroes, Toy Story characters, and video game favorites are expected to be among the most popular Halloween costumes in 2026. Spirit Halloween released its annual costume trends on Thursday, Oct. 1. The Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey-based retailer said it follows trends throughout the year to see what will be the most popular costumes. The company especially looks at pop-culture categories like TV, movies, gaming, social media, and nostalgia. "People often ask how we predict Halloween trends," executive vice president Kym Sarkos said in a news release. "The realit…

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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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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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Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming
Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper and 7UP are adding new twists to some familiar flavors. Keurig Dr Pepper announced Dr Pepper Ice Cream Float and 7UP Miami Vice in a news release on Monday, Oct. 5. The company unveiled its upcoming beverage lineup one day before the start of the 2026 National Association of Convenience Stores Show in Las Vegas. Dr Pepper Ice Cream Float blends the soda's signature 23 flavors with a vanilla ice cream flavor and notes of caramel and butterscotch. The new flavor will launch nationwide as a permanent offering in February 2027. The beverage will be available in regular…

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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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Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween
Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Superheroes, Toy Story characters, and video game favorites are expected to be among the most popular Halloween costumes in 2026. Spirit Halloween released its annual costume trends on Thursday, Oct. 1. The Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey-based retailer said it follows trends throughout the year to see what will be the most popular costumes. The company especially looks at pop-culture categories like TV, movies, gaming, social media, and nostalgia. "People often ask how we predict Halloween trends," executive vice president Kym Sarkos said in a news release. "The realit…

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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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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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Karoline Leavitt Lands New Fox News Role After Leaving Trump's White House Karoline Leavitt Lands New Fox News Role After Leaving Trump's White House Karoline Leavitt Lands New Fox News Role After Leaving Trump's White House
Karoline Leavitt Lands New Fox News Role After Leaving Trump's White House Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has revealed her next major role after leaving President Donald Trump's administration. Leavitt will join Fox News as an on-air contributor, The New York Times reported on Monday, Oct. 5. The 29-year-old is expected to appear on programs across the conservative network, including both news and opinion shows. The Atkinson, New Hampshire, native is expected to begin her Fox News tenure on Sunday, Nov. 1. "Karoline's firsthand experience in the White House and on the presidential campaign trail gives her a distinct understanding of…

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Dennis Hastert Dies: Record Speakership Overshadowed By Teen Sexual Abuse Scandal Dennis Hastert Dies: Record Speakership Overshadowed By Teen Sexual Abuse Scandal Dennis Hastert Dies: Record Speakership Overshadowed By Teen Sexual Abuse Scandal
Dennis Hastert Dies: Record Speakership Overshadowed By Teen Sexual Abuse Scandal A former House speaker whose Washington career ended in disgrace has died, leaving a legacy overshadowed by the secrets he tried to bury. Dennis Hastert was 84. Authorities in Kendall County, Illinois, confirmed Monday, Oct. 5, that he died at home over the weekend from natural causes. The Illinois Republican served as speaker from 1999 to 2007, becoming the longest-serving Republican in the role. His criminal downfall came years after he left Congress. Hastert pleaded guilty in 2015 to illegally structuring cash withdrawals to evade federal reporting requirements. US District Judge Thoma…

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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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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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