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Woman Killed In Waretown Fire Caused By Smoking: Prosecutor Woman Killed In Waretown Fire Caused By Smoking: Prosecutor
Woman Killed In Waretown Fire Caused By Smoking: Prosecutor A 71-year-old woman was killed in a fire in Waretown on Thursday, April 2, authorities said. At 3 p.m., Ocean Township police and Waretown Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Route 9 and found a 71-year-old woman dead in a first-floor bedroom in the northwest corner of the structure, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Ocean Township Police Chief Michal Rogalski The woman has not been identified. An investigation determined the fire originated on the floor of the first floor bedroom of the residence, and that cause of the fire was accidental due to smok…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Where Americans Draw The Line: New Survey Reveals Unacceptable Behaviors Where Americans Draw The Line: New Survey Reveals Unacceptable Behaviors
Where Americans Draw The Line: New Survey Reveals Unacceptable Behaviors It’s no secret many Americans think public behavior has slipped. But when it comes to drawing the line between what’s fine and what’s foul, a national survey shows some clear boundaries. The Pew Research Center study asked US adults about eight common situations people encounter in public, from smoking to swearing to snapping photos.  The results highlight which behaviors most people consider off-limits and how views vary across age and income groups. At the top of the list, 77 percent of adults said it’s rarely or never acceptable to smoke around others, while 74 percent said the sam…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals
These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals A new nationwide analysis is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to a major public health challenge, and the results show striking geographic patterns. The report from U.S. News reveals which states are most affected by obesity and which are faring better — a factor that plays a critical role in overall health rankings. The data is part of the 2025 Best States rankings. It is based on self-reported obesity rates from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments. Obesi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tobacco Costs NJ Smokers $4.4M Over Lifetimes, Lose Third-Most Income In U.S.: Study Tobacco Costs NJ Smokers $4.4M Over Lifetimes, Lose Third-Most Income In U.S.: Study
Tobacco Costs NJ Smokers $4.4M Over Lifetimes, Lose Third-Most Income In U.S.: Study Northeast and mid-Atlantic states are among the most expensive in the U.S. for smoking tobacco, according to a new study. New York topped the 2025 list from WalletHub called "The Real Cost of Smoking by State", with residents losing an estimated $5.4 million over their lifetime. Washington, D.C., Maryland, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island were also ranked in the top five. The study calculated smoking-related costs by combining out-of-pocket expenses, lost income, increased insurance premiums, and missed financial opportunities, such as investing in the stock market instead of …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
No Coffee, No Bathroom: Starbucks Ends Open-Door Policy For Non-Customers No Coffee, No Bathroom: Starbucks Ends Open-Door Policy For Non-Customers
No Coffee, No Bathroom: Starbucks Ends Open-Door Policy For Non-Customers Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, prioritizing access for paying customers and employees. The coffeehouse chain will no longer allow just anyone to hang out in its cafes or use its bathrooms. Starbucks has created a new Coffeehouse Code of Conduct, requiring people to buy something to use the cafe, patio, or restrooms. Starbucks said it hopes the change will improve the overall coffeehouse experience. "We want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable in our stores," company spokesperson Sam Jefferies said in a statement to Daily Voice. "Implementing a Coffeehouse Code of Conduct i…

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by Chris Spiker