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Monmouth Tops NJ County Deer Crash Rankings, AAA Says Monmouth Tops NJ County Deer Crash Rankings, AAA Says Monmouth Tops NJ County Deer Crash Rankings, AAA Says
Monmouth Tops NJ County Deer Crash Rankings, AAA Says New Jersey drivers are hitting deer at record rates, and the most dangerous time of year is here. A record 11,692 deer-related crashes were reported across the Garden State in 2025, up nearly 2% from the previous record set in 2024, according to AAA Northeast, citing state crash data from Numetric. With deer mating season peaking in October and November, AAA is warning motorists to stay alert, particularly around dawn and dusk, when deer are most active. Between 2020 and 2025, New Jersey recorded 64,780 deer-related crashes, including more than 4,252 involving injuries and 15 involving…

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NJ Man Learns Fate In Crash That Killed Construction Worker: Prosecutor A 52-year-old Lakehurst man was sentenced to nine years in prison after admitting to driving drunk and killing a 50-year-old construction worker in Toms River, authorities announced Monday, Oct. 26. Douglas Smith previously pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide in the death of Allen Adams, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. On Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 1 a.m., Toms River police responded to Lakewood Road and Raymond Avenue and found Adams lying in the roadway with serious injuries, Billhimer said. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, Billhimer said. …

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Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Brick: Prosecutor Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Brick: Prosecutor Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Brick: Prosecutor
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Brick: Prosecutor A 24-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Brick Saturday, Oct. 24, authorities said. At 11:30 p.m., Brick police responded to Brick Boulevard and North Lake Shore Drive after a pedestrian was struck by Ford Taurus traveling southbound, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The pedestrian, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, Billhimer said. The driver of the Taurus continued traveling a short distance on Brick Boulevard before pulling over and walking back to the scene of the crash, Billhimer said. The crash remains under investigation, police s…

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Neptune Man Charged In Home Invasion That Left One Injured: Lakewood PD Neptune Man Charged In Home Invasion That Left One Injured: Lakewood PD Neptune Man Charged In Home Invasion That Left One Injured: Lakewood PD
Neptune Man Charged In Home Invasion That Left One Injured: Lakewood PD A 46-year-old Neptune man was arrested and charged after he broke into a home in Lakewood Saturday, Oct. 24, authorities said. At 7:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of a home invasion in an apartment in John Street, Lakewood police said.  One of the occupants sustained injuries during the incident and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. Gregory Jones was identified as the suspect and was charged with home invasion, two counts of robbery, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon,…

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GoFundMe Launched After Home Engulfed In Flames In Somerville GoFundMe Launched After Home Engulfed In Flames In Somerville GoFundMe Launched After Home Engulfed In Flames In Somerville
GoFundMe Launched After Home Engulfed In Flames In Somerville A home burned down in Somerville Saturday, Oct. 24 and now the community is coming together to help. At 6:30 a.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire at Catherine and North Gaston Avenue, Somerville Fire Department said. Unfavorable conditions made battling the blaze difficult as firefighters cut the roof for ventilation, firefighters said. The fire was declared under control at 7:55 a.m., firefighters said. A GoFundMe has been launched by Angel Songalia for his grandparents who were impacted by the fire.  "My grandparents lost everything, their clothes, their shoes, family he…

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This NJ Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why This NJ Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why This NJ Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why
This NJ Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why Dozens of streets across the Northeast have been recognized among the nation's best places for trick-or-treating, including one in a town that inspired "The Addams Family." Reese's named East Dudley Avenue in Westfield, New Jersey, as the "Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America" on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Hershey-owned candy brand evaluated 150 popular Halloween destinations across the US, from large cities to small towns. Each street received a "haul score" and a "haunt score." The metrics were based on factors like crowds, decorations, Halloween spirit, and social media …

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NJ's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings NJ's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings NJ's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings
NJ's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings Thousands of elementary and middle schools across the Northeast have been evaluated in new rankings that highlight the top-performing public schools in each state. U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The 2027 list evaluated about 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools nationwide based on reading and math achievement. The report highlights schools where students performed well on state assessments while accounting for student backgrounds.  U.S. News said its updated methodol…

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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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Sorority Sister Killed In Garden State Parkway Crash Mourned Sorority Sister Killed In Garden State Parkway Crash Mourned Sorority Sister Killed In Garden State Parkway Crash Mourned
Sorority Sister Killed In Garden State Parkway Crash Mourned Caryn Coon, a 22-year-old Forked River resident, was one of two women killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County, Saturday night, Oct. 24, authorities said. Coon was working toward a degree in kinesiology and health sciences at The College of New Jersey, according to a GoFundMe set up to support her family. While at TCNJ, she was a sorority sister at Delta Phi Epsilon. "Caryn was such a fun, energetic, and loving person. She was a shoulder for everyone to lean on, and if you were having a bad day, she could instantly cheer you up," Jillian Bonavia, who …

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Philly Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush Philly Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush Philly Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush
Philly Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush A Philadelphia police officer who was shot 12 times in an attack that killed his partner was released from the hospital Saturday, Oct. 24, receiving a standing ovation from more than 100 fellow officers, medical personnel, and loved ones. Officer Hector Rodriguez III, 33, was wheeled out of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center two weeks after he and Officer Shane Seiber, 40, were shot while responding to a call in West Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 10, as Daily Voice previously reported. Rodriguez placed his hand over his heart as officers, hospital staff, and loved ones applauded his release.…

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2 Dead, 1 Seriously Hurt In Garden State Parkway Crash 2 Dead, 1 Seriously Hurt In Garden State Parkway Crash 2 Dead, 1 Seriously Hurt In Garden State Parkway Crash
2 Dead, 1 Seriously Hurt In Garden State Parkway Crash Two women were killed and two others injured in a crash involving a tractor-trailer and two vehicles on the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County Saturday night, Oct. 24, New Jersey State Police confirmed. At 9:42 p.m., Caryn J. Coon, a 22-year-old Forked River resident, and Lauren Maturo, a 32-year-old Syosset, NY, were pronounced dead following the crash in Toms River,  Christopher Postorino said, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. An investigation found that a Genesis was disabled in the center northbound lane, with a Freightliner tractor-trailer stopped behind it, Pos…

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Phone-Distracted Philly Trucker Killed New York Dad, 2 Kids On PA Turnpike Phone-Distracted Philly Trucker Killed New York Dad, 2 Kids On PA Turnpike Phone-Distracted Philly Trucker Killed New York Dad, 2 Kids On PA Turnpike
Phone-Distracted Philly Trucker Killed New York Dad, 2 Kids On PA Turnpike A truck driver distracted by his phone when he killed a New York father and his two children on the Pennsylvania Turnpike has been sentenced to state prison, prosecutors announced on Friday, Oct. 23. Santos M. Valentin, 31, of Philadelphia, was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 13, to three years minus three days to 12 years in prison by Judge Todd Brown, the Lancaster County District Attorney said. The crash killed Donnell Hickson, 43, of Baldwin, Long Island his 18-year-old son, Decir Hickson, and his 11-year-old daughter on Sunday, July 21, 2024, as Daily Voice previously reported. A Lancaster Co…

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Worker Killed By Commercial Vehicle In Somerset County Business Parking Lot: Police Worker Killed By Commercial Vehicle In Somerset County Business Parking Lot: Police Worker Killed By Commercial Vehicle In Somerset County Business Parking Lot: Police
Worker Killed By Commercial Vehicle In Somerset County Business Parking Lot: Police An employee was struck and killed by a commercial vehicle in the parking lot of a Somerset County business on Friday, Oct. 23,  authorities said. The crash happened on Commerce Drive in Franklin Township at 6:18 p.m,  Public Safety Director Lloyd N. Fredericks said. A preliminary investigation found that the employee was struck while the vehicle was being driven through the company's parking lot, police said. The victim's identity and the name of the business were not released. The investigation is ongoing, police said.

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Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs
Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft is offering buyouts to more than a quarter of its workforce as the tech giant looks to slash costs while spending heavily on AI. The company announced a new voluntary exit program for about 60,000 workers worldwide on Monday, Oct. 26. The offer is available to eligible employees in Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the US. The buyouts affect about 27% of Microsoft's 223,000 global employees. Workers who accept the offer will receive financial support and career planning resources to help them leave the company. CNBC reported that eligible employees have until December t…

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Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals
Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen is adding two holiday-inspired Blizzard flavors to its menu, along with some limited-time deals. The chain unveiled its new Peanut Butter Blossom Blizzard Treat in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The dessert, which will be available starting Monday, Nov. 2, features Hershey's Mini Kisses, cookie pieces, and peanut butter topping blended with soft serve. DQ is also bringing back its Peppermint Bark Blizzard Treat, which combines milk and white chocolate layers, crushed peppermint candy cane pieces, and soft serve. Both flavors will be available at part…

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Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When
Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cups. The coffeehouse chain will launch its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Starbucks announced on Monday, Oct. 26. The new collection will feature different bear-shaped glass cups with mystery designs at Starbucks locations nationwide. Starbucks hasn't revealed what the new Bearista characters will look like but said more details will be announced soon. The cups will be available in limited quantities while supplies last. The original Bearista Glass Cold Cup wil…

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Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out
Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back a popular meat option that has previously sold out faster than expected. The fast-casual chain announced the limited-time return of Smoked Brisket in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The brisket will return to menus nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Smoked Brisket is seasoned with smoked serrano and chipotle chili peppers before being smoked over mesquite wood for several hours. "Our Smoked Brisket is defined by the classic culinary techniques that go into every batch," said senior vice president of culinary Nevielle Panthaky. "A signat…

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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …

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Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs
Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft is offering buyouts to more than a quarter of its workforce as the tech giant looks to slash costs while spending heavily on AI. The company announced a new voluntary exit program for about 60,000 workers worldwide on Monday, Oct. 26. The offer is available to eligible employees in Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the US. The buyouts affect about 27% of Microsoft's 223,000 global employees. Workers who accept the offer will receive financial support and career planning resources to help them leave the company. CNBC reported that eligible employees have until December t…

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Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals
Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen is adding two holiday-inspired Blizzard flavors to its menu, along with some limited-time deals. The chain unveiled its new Peanut Butter Blossom Blizzard Treat in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The dessert, which will be available starting Monday, Nov. 2, features Hershey's Mini Kisses, cookie pieces, and peanut butter topping blended with soft serve. DQ is also bringing back its Peppermint Bark Blizzard Treat, which combines milk and white chocolate layers, crushed peppermint candy cane pieces, and soft serve. Both flavors will be available at part…

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Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When
Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cups. The coffeehouse chain will launch its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Starbucks announced on Monday, Oct. 26. The new collection will feature different bear-shaped glass cups with mystery designs at Starbucks locations nationwide. Starbucks hasn't revealed what the new Bearista characters will look like but said more details will be announced soon. The cups will be available in limited quantities while supplies last. The original Bearista Glass Cold Cup wil…

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Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out
Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back a popular meat option that has previously sold out faster than expected. The fast-casual chain announced the limited-time return of Smoked Brisket in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The brisket will return to menus nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Smoked Brisket is seasoned with smoked serrano and chipotle chili peppers before being smoked over mesquite wood for several hours. "Our Smoked Brisket is defined by the classic culinary techniques that go into every batch," said senior vice president of culinary Nevielle Panthaky. "A signat…

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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …

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Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek' Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek' Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek'
Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek' Walter Koenig, a “Star Trek” favorite whose career took him far beyond the Enterprise, is dead, according to multiple reports. Koenig died of natural causes Sunday, Oct. 25, at his home in North Hollywood, California, his talent agent told TVLine. He was 90. His daughter and niece were with him. He became known to generations of viewers as Ensign Pavel Chekov, the Russian navigator who joined the original “Star Trek” during its second season in 1967. Koenig returned for all six original-cast movies and also appeared in “Star Trek Generations.” Decades later, he voiced Federation President …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trump’s Dinner With NJ's Own Bill Maher Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward' Trump’s Dinner With NJ's Own Bill Maher Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward' Trump’s Dinner With NJ's Own Bill Maher Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward'
Trump’s Dinner With NJ's Own Bill Maher Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward' President Donald Trump followed another White House dinner with Bill Maher with a much less cordial invitation: a lengthy public attack on the HBO host. Trump’s Truth Social post, published Sunday night, Oct. 25, ran 1,322 words. Factbase identified it as his longest among nearly 100,000 social media posts dating to 2011. “Let’s talk about this COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSER, Bill Maher,” Trump began. “He’s got a Low Rated Show on equally Low Rated HBO, which was once, long ago, a Network of Quality and Excitement — But that’s all gone. It’s not ‘HOT’ anymore!” The attack followed the Friday, Oc…

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Eric Bauza Dies Suddenly At 46: Emmy-Winning Actor Voiced Bugs Bunny, Other Cartoon Favorites Eric Bauza Dies Suddenly At 46: Emmy-Winning Actor Voiced Bugs Bunny, Other Cartoon Favorites Eric Bauza Dies Suddenly At 46: Emmy-Winning Actor Voiced Bugs Bunny, Other Cartoon Favorites
Eric Bauza Dies Suddenly At 46: Emmy-Winning Actor Voiced Bugs Bunny, Other Cartoon Favorites Eric Bauza, whose voice brought some of animation’s most familiar characters to life, has died suddenly, his family announced. The Emmy-winning actor was 46. He died Sunday, Oct. 25, at his Los Angeles home, NBC News reported, citing the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office. His family confirmed his death in a brief Instagram announcement, identifying him as the modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and dozens of other cartoon characters. NBC reported that the medical examiner’s office noted a diagnosis of hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Bauza won three Emmy Awards between …

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15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12 15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12 15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12
15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12 A teenage suspect has been arrested after a college football homecoming weekend was disrupted by gunfire near the stadium. Tallahassee police said detectives arrested a 15-year-old boy on Sunday, Oct. 25, in connection with the shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. He faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent, according to the department’s arrest announcement obtained by Daily Voice. The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, near Perry and Manatee streets. Eleven people suf…

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Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First
Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla’s humanoid robots are getting closer to customers, but the company’s latest update includes an important distinction about who could get them first. Tesla said in its third-quarter update, released Wednesday, Oct. 21, that Optimus production has begun at its Fremont, California, factory. The company described the robots coming off those lines as its first production-quality units. CEO Elon Musk said shipments to outside companies could begin by the end of 2027, according to The Wall Street Journal. That target concerns commercial customers. It does not establish a release date for sh…

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