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Wrong Way Driver Busted After Route 9 Multi-Car Crash: Manalapan PD Wrong Way Driver Busted After Route 9 Multi-Car Crash: Manalapan PD Wrong Way Driver Busted After Route 9 Multi-Car Crash: Manalapan PD
Wrong Way Driver Busted After Route 9 Multi-Car Crash: Manalapan PD A 34-year-old Fair Haven resident was arrested and charged with driving while drugged following a crash in Manalapan, authorities announced Wednesday, Nov. 11. At 12:15 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 1, officers responded to Route 9 near Franklin Lane after a vehicle crashed into multiple cars while driving south in the northbound lanes, Manalapan police said. The driver, Patrick Trevor, was found to be operating his vehicle while under the influence of drugs, police said. Trevor was issued summonses for operating under the influence of drugs, driving the wrong way, careless driving, reckl…

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Allentown Man Killed In Trenton Shooting, Suspect Captured Near Train Station: Prosecutor Allentown Man Killed In Trenton Shooting, Suspect Captured Near Train Station: Prosecutor Allentown Man Killed In Trenton Shooting, Suspect Captured Near Train Station: Prosecutor
Allentown Man Killed In Trenton Shooting, Suspect Captured Near Train Station: Prosecutor A 41-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday night, Nov. 10, authorities said. At 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of East State Street and found Anthony Harden with a gunshot wound to his lower chest, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said. Harden was rushed to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in extremely critical condition and was pronounced dead the next day, authorities said. A witness saw the suspected shooter, Leon DeShields III, a 43-year-old Camden resident, leave the scene and head toward the Trenton Train Station, authorities said. The witness …

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Legendary Jersey Shore Bar Mourns Former Owner David Bassinger, 79 Legendary Jersey Shore Bar Mourns Former Owner David Bassinger, 79 Legendary Jersey Shore Bar Mourns Former Owner David Bassinger, 79
Legendary Jersey Shore Bar Mourns Former Owner David Bassinger, 79 Dave Bassinder, the longtime former owner of Martell's Tiki Bar, died on Monday, Nov. 9, according to his obituary from the O'Brien Funeral Home website. Bassinder purchased the Point Pleasant bar in the 1980s after owning numerous arcades on the Jersey Shore, his obituary reads. He ran the bar until 2009, watching it blossom into one of the most popular destinations on the Jersey Shore, before selling it to his son, Scott, his obituary reads. Martell's Tiki Bar has become a Jersey Shore landmark, and is known for its tropical bars and restaurants, including its Beach Bar, Pier Bar, Raw Bar…

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Cheddar Cheese Recall Expands: Check These Packages Cheddar Cheese Recall Expands: Check These Packages Cheddar Cheese Recall Expands: Check These Packages
Cheddar Cheese Recall Expands: Check These Packages A cheddar cheese recall has widened following a new contamination concern, giving shoppers another reason to check packages they may have kept. Family Farmstead Dairy is recalling its Raw Mild Cheddar and Raw Sharp Cheddar because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA. The recall covers plastic-wrapped, 8-ounce packages with all lot codes dated 10/16/27 or earlier. Other dairy products are excluded unless the company specifically identifies them. The Worcester, New York, company previously recalled a single lot of raw mild…

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Randall England Dies: Versatile Performer Played Villains, President Bill Clinton Randall England Dies: Versatile Performer Played Villains, President Bill Clinton Randall England Dies: Versatile Performer Played Villains, President Bill Clinton
Randall England Dies: Versatile Performer Played Villains, President Bill Clinton Randall England, whose acting career took him from soap-opera villainy to portraying a US president onstage, has died at 75. England died surrounded by family, according to his obituary from Alternative Cremation & Funeral Service. E! News reported that he had esophageal cancer. His death on Friday, Sept. 25, was announced on Thursday, Nov. 11. Television viewers knew him as Jack Slater, the killer and jewel thief he portrayed on ABC’s “General Hospital” from November 1984 through June 1985. The role was one chapter in a career that crossed television, film, theater, modeling, and musi…

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NJ's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List NJ's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List NJ's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List
NJ's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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NJ Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why NJ Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why NJ Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why
NJ Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the least wasteful in the US, according to a new study. Laundry detergent company HeySunday updated its "Most Wasteful States in America in 2026" rankings for November 2026. The study ranked all 50 states based on how much waste their landfills received per resident in 2022, using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, Census Bureau, and The Recycling Partnership. Connecticut ranked as the least wasteful state in the country, with its landfills receiving just 0.05 tons of waste per resident. The Constitution State's residential recycling …

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Shelter Dog Overlooked For 1,300 Days Wins Over Reluctant New Owners In 5 Minutes Shelter Dog Overlooked For 1,300 Days Wins Over Reluctant New Owners In 5 Minutes Shelter Dog Overlooked For 1,300 Days Wins Over Reluctant New Owners In 5 Minutes
Shelter Dog Overlooked For 1,300 Days Wins Over Reluctant New Owners In 5 Minutes Will and Shannon Merrick weren't looking for a dog. The Clifton couple had lost their beloved bulldog just six months earlier, and Shannon wasn't ready to bring another one home. "I said to him, I don’t want to get another dog," Shannon told Daily Voice. But Will persuaded her to visit the Bergen County Animal Shelter, just to see who was there. They met Legend, a pit bull mix who had been waiting for a home since March 2023, when he was surrendered because he wasn't getting along with a Yorkie. "In five minutes, he had us by the heartstrings," Shannon said. Legend was just under a year…

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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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Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy'
Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Rail union leaders are sharply criticizing Amtrak's plan to let passengers bring guns into train cars under a controversial new policy. The Transport Workers Union (TWU) said the new policy is scheduled to take effect in January 2027, allowing passengers to carry guns in locked cases on about 1,500 additional trains daily nationwide. The change would include Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor, which carries about 750,000 passengers daily on routes between Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC. The TWU, which represents 360 Amtrak onboard service workers, warned that the policy c…

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Viral Video Shows Blue-Haired Woman's Skateboard Attack On NYC Carriage Driver Viral Video Shows Blue-Haired Woman's Skateboard Attack On NYC Carriage Driver Viral Video Shows Blue-Haired Woman's Skateboard Attack On NYC Carriage Driver
Viral Video Shows Blue-Haired Woman's Skateboard Attack On NYC Carriage Driver A viral video shared by the Transport Workers Union shows a Philadelphia animal advocate attacking a horse-drawn carriage driver with her skateboard and punching another individual at the scene, the NYPD confirmed. Abigail Holbrook, 27, who also has ties to Ambler in Montgomery County, was arrested following the confrontation on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the NYPD said. Officers responded to a 911 call around 11:08 a.m. near West 59th Street and West Drive, where two 45-year-old men had been involved in a verbal dispute with Holbrook, police said. During the argument, Holbrook struck one man in the…

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ICE Arrests Owner Of 'P'Nut The Squirrel,' Viral Pet Decapitated By NY State Officials: Report ICE Arrests Owner Of 'P'Nut The Squirrel,' Viral Pet Decapitated By NY State Officials: Report ICE Arrests Owner Of 'P'Nut The Squirrel,' Viral Pet Decapitated By NY State Officials: Report
ICE Arrests Owner Of 'P'Nut The Squirrel,' Viral Pet Decapitated By NY State Officials: Report Daniela Bittner, the former owner of viral animal sensation “P’Nut the Squirrel,” is being held in ICE custody over what her husband called “a paperwork issue.” Daniela Bittner, a German native, and Mark Longo went viral in 2024 with their pet squirrel named “P’nut” — but then someone called New York state authorities, who decapitated P’nut for a rabies test. But now, Bittner has been locked up in immigration jails across the country for nearly a month, Longo told the New York Post on Wednesday, Nov. 11. “I really don’t have the words to put together for this caption. [Four] years of marri…

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One Dead, One Missing After Scaffolding Collapse Sends Two NY Bridge Workers Into Water: SP One Dead, One Missing After Scaffolding Collapse Sends Two NY Bridge Workers Into Water: SP One Dead, One Missing After Scaffolding Collapse Sends Two NY Bridge Workers Into Water: SP
One Dead, One Missing After Scaffolding Collapse Sends Two NY Bridge Workers Into Water: SP One person was killed and another remains unaccounted for after a scaffolding collapse sent two construction workers plummeting into chilly waters off the coast of Long Island on Nov. 11, state police said. The workers were part of a construction crew operating on the Loop Parkway bridge above Reynolds Channel near Lido Beach and Point Lookout, New York State Police said. Six other people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the incident and did not fall into the water, investigators said. The scaffolding collapsed around 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, New York State Police said. The crew…

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E-Dirt Bike Rider Injured In Crash: Howell PD E-Dirt Bike Rider Injured In Crash: Howell PD E-Dirt Bike Rider Injured In Crash: Howell PD
E-Dirt Bike Rider Injured In Crash: Howell PD A 21-year-old Howell man riding an electric dirt bike was injured in a crash Tuesday, Nov. 10, authorities said. At 5:25 p.m., officers responded to West Farms Road and Fort Plains Road after a 2023 Kia Forte driven by a 52-year-old Howell man collided with a 2025 “79B” electric dirt bike, Howell police said. The driver of the moped was transported to a local area hospital with serious injuries, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.

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Driver Airlifted In Multi-Car Crash: Berkeley Township PD Driver Airlifted In Multi-Car Crash: Berkeley Township PD Driver Airlifted In Multi-Car Crash: Berkeley Township PD
Driver Airlifted In Multi-Car Crash: Berkeley Township PD Two people were injured in a crash in Berkley Township Sunday, Nov. 9 authorities said. At 4:54 p.m., officers responded to Forest Hills Parkway and Grand Central Parkway after a Ford Escape driving westbound on Forest Hills Parkway struck a Subaru Crosstrek while it was making a left turn onto Grand Central Parkway, Berkeley Township police said. As a result of the initial crash, the Subaru rotated and struck a Ford Fusion which was stopped at the traffic signal in the eastbound lane of Forest Hills Parkway, police said. The driver of the Subaru Crosstrek was transported to a nearby hospi…

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JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know
JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching a new first-class experience on several routes at Northeast airports as the carrier competes for premium travelers and navigates rising costs due to the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline unveiled its new "BlueFirst" seating option at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The premium service will begin rolling out in December, with more routes being added through early 2027. BlueFirst will feature wider reclining seats with up to seven inches of extra legroom and five inches of recline. Passengers will also g…

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Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras
Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras More than 635,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled because a software problem can cause drivers to suddenly lose power steering assistance. American Honda Motor Co. issued the recall for 635,808 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Oct. 29. The recall affects certain 2021 through 2025 Acura TLX, 2022 through 2024 Acura MDX, and 2023 through 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The issue involves an error in the electric power steering software that can cause the system to shut off power steering assistance under certain driving co…

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New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know
New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know A hacking tool marketed to cybercriminals promises a disturbing prize: access to private Gmail messages that supposedly survives a password change. Cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock is investigating Remus Stealer, whose developers advertise a mailbox-access feature through a $1,000 monthly subscription. The feature targets accounts accessed through infected devices. Screenshots supplied to researchers show a searchable inbox displaying messages, senders, and timestamps. The seller also advertises the ability to intercept email verification codes and share mailbox access with other operators. …

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Popular Thanksgiving Desserts Inspire Newest Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: When To Try Popular Thanksgiving Desserts Inspire Newest Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: When To Try Popular Thanksgiving Desserts Inspire Newest Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: When To Try
Popular Thanksgiving Desserts Inspire Newest Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: When To Try Krispy Kreme is serving up several new seasonal doughnuts to sweeten up Thanksgiving. The doughnut chain unveiled its limited-time Thanksgiving Collection in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The treats will debut at participating shops nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 12, and remain available through Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 26. The collection features three brand-new doughnuts and one returning favorite, which Krispy Kreme says can be alternatives to traditional Thanksgiving desserts. "Thanksgiving is one of the biggest sharing moments of the year, and sharing is what Kris…

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Toyota Revives Scion Brand After 10 Years With Surprising New Vehicle Toyota Revives Scion Brand After 10 Years With Surprising New Vehicle Toyota Revives Scion Brand After 10 Years With Surprising New Vehicle
Toyota Revives Scion Brand After 10 Years With Surprising New Vehicle Toyota is bringing back its Scion brand after a decade off the market with a tiny new pickup truck. The Japanese automaker announced Scion's return in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Toyota unveiled a compact utility truck called the KEI-01, which will be manufactured in Indiana starting in the second half of 2027. The truck is based on Japan's popular "kei" vehicles, which are much smaller than traditional American pickups. At just over 11 feet long and less than five feet wide, the KEI-01 will be smaller than a modern Mini Cooper, Road & Track reported. Despite its small siz…

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JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know
JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching a new first-class experience on several routes at Northeast airports as the carrier competes for premium travelers and navigates rising costs due to the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline unveiled its new "BlueFirst" seating option at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The premium service will begin rolling out in December, with more routes being added through early 2027. BlueFirst will feature wider reclining seats with up to seven inches of extra legroom and five inches of recline. Passengers will also g…

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Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras
Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras More than 635,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled because a software problem can cause drivers to suddenly lose power steering assistance. American Honda Motor Co. issued the recall for 635,808 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Oct. 29. The recall affects certain 2021 through 2025 Acura TLX, 2022 through 2024 Acura MDX, and 2023 through 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The issue involves an error in the electric power steering software that can cause the system to shut off power steering assistance under certain driving co…

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New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know
New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know A hacking tool marketed to cybercriminals promises a disturbing prize: access to private Gmail messages that supposedly survives a password change. Cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock is investigating Remus Stealer, whose developers advertise a mailbox-access feature through a $1,000 monthly subscription. The feature targets accounts accessed through infected devices. Screenshots supplied to researchers show a searchable inbox displaying messages, senders, and timestamps. The seller also advertises the ability to intercept email verification codes and share mailbox access with other operators. …

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Popular Thanksgiving Desserts Inspire Newest Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: When To Try Popular Thanksgiving Desserts Inspire Newest Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: When To Try Popular Thanksgiving Desserts Inspire Newest Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: When To Try
Popular Thanksgiving Desserts Inspire Newest Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: When To Try Krispy Kreme is serving up several new seasonal doughnuts to sweeten up Thanksgiving. The doughnut chain unveiled its limited-time Thanksgiving Collection in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The treats will debut at participating shops nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 12, and remain available through Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 26. The collection features three brand-new doughnuts and one returning favorite, which Krispy Kreme says can be alternatives to traditional Thanksgiving desserts. "Thanksgiving is one of the biggest sharing moments of the year, and sharing is what Kris…

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Toyota Revives Scion Brand After 10 Years With Surprising New Vehicle Toyota Revives Scion Brand After 10 Years With Surprising New Vehicle Toyota Revives Scion Brand After 10 Years With Surprising New Vehicle
Toyota Revives Scion Brand After 10 Years With Surprising New Vehicle Toyota is bringing back its Scion brand after a decade off the market with a tiny new pickup truck. The Japanese automaker announced Scion's return in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Toyota unveiled a compact utility truck called the KEI-01, which will be manufactured in Indiana starting in the second half of 2027. The truck is based on Japan's popular "kei" vehicles, which are much smaller than traditional American pickups. At just over 11 feet long and less than five feet wide, the KEI-01 will be smaller than a modern Mini Cooper, Road & Track reported. Despite its small siz…

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Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check
Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check A routine Google search could take a costly turn before you realize anything is wrong. Scammers buy search ads that impersonate legitimate businesses, then send users to convincing fake websites, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Those pages can steal login credentials and financial information, enabling account theft. The trap starts with something ordinary: searching for a familiar company and choosing a prominent result. Criminals can copy a business’s website and use a nearly identical address, making the destination look trustworthy. The consequences can extend b…

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Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button
Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button A familiar iPhone button could disappear from future models, potentially changing how users access some everyday shortcuts. Multiple reports suggest Apple is considering removing the standalone Action Button from new iPhones starting in the second half of 2027.  The coverage traces back to a claim from Weibo tipster Instant Digital, rather than an announcement from Apple. The proposed change would move the Action Button’s customizable functions into Camera Control, according to MacDailyNews. A single press would open the Camera app. Pressing and holding would trigger the user-assigne…

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Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know
Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple has released an update that addresses problems users would rather never encounter, including threats to private conversations and sensitive information. The company released iOS 27.2.1 on Monday, Nov. 9, for iPhone 11 and later models, according to Apple’s security advisory. The update patches vulnerabilities affecting Messages, Bluetooth, AirPlay, and other system components. Among the fixes are two involving iMessage group conversations. One vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to join a group chat and receive its messages. A separate flaw could let someone added to a group …

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Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners
Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Some money matters never make it into the conversation, even between people who share their lives. A new survey reveals which financial secrets Americans are keeping quiet. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59 percent reported keeping a financial secret from others. TD Bank US commissioned the study. A bad credit score topped the list at 21 percent, followed by significant credit card debt at 16 percent. The findings cover secrets hidden from others generally, while 11 percent specifically reported a bank account their partner did not know about. Meanwhile, 30 percent …

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Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking
Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday bargains can come with a hidden cost, and scammers are counting on the seasonal rush to keep shoppers from looking closely. The FBI and Better Business Bureau warn that fraudulent offers, urgent messages, and convincing impersonators can put money and personal information at risk. The FBI says non-payment and non-delivery scams caused more than $503 million in reported losses in 2025. Those figures cover the full year, not just holiday shopping. In non-delivery scams, buyers pay for merchandise that never arrives. Non-payment scams target sellers who ship goods but never receive pa…

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