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Dollar General Overcharged NY Shoppers, AG Finds: Retailer Will Pay $1.875M To Nonprofit Dollar General Overcharged NY Shoppers, AG Finds: Retailer Will Pay $1.875M To Nonprofit Dollar General Overcharged NY Shoppers, AG Finds: Retailer Will Pay $1.875M To Nonprofit
Dollar General Overcharged NY Shoppers, AG Finds: Retailer Will Pay $1.875M To Nonprofit Dollar General has agreed to a $1.875 million settlement after state prosecutors said an investigation discovered they routinely charged customers more than advertised prices, sometimes making it difficult for New York shoppers to even determine how much they paid.  Dollar General has agreed to provide $1.875 million worth of food and personal care products to Foodlink, a New York nonprofit, and overhaul its pricing practices following an investigation by Attorney General Letitia James, her office announced on Thursday, Oct. 15.  The AG's Office said its investigation found widesp…

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Judge ‘Disgusted’ With Convicted NY Shooter’s Continued Denials, Drops The Hammer: Authorities Judge ‘Disgusted’ With Convicted NY Shooter’s Continued Denials, Drops The Hammer: Authorities Judge ‘Disgusted’ With Convicted NY Shooter’s Continued Denials, Drops The Hammer: Authorities
Judge ‘Disgusted’ With Convicted NY Shooter’s Continued Denials, Drops The Hammer: Authorities A Capital Region woman who fired through a car’s trunk and nearly killed a young woman sitting in the backseat was sentenced to prison time Friday, Oct. 16, authorities said. Celanna Smith, 26, of Rensselaer, was sentenced to 16 years in state prison and five years of probation on her attempted murder conviction, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said. Judge Andra Ackerman delivered the sentence and said she was “disgusted” that Smith continued to deny her role in the shooting. Smith, her friends, and another group of people were involved in a confrontation on an Albany street a…

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Facebook Threats, ‘Concerning’ Posts Lead To Capital Region Man’s Conviction: Authorities Facebook Threats, ‘Concerning’ Posts Lead To Capital Region Man’s Conviction: Authorities Facebook Threats, ‘Concerning’ Posts Lead To Capital Region Man’s Conviction: Authorities
Facebook Threats, ‘Concerning’ Posts Lead To Capital Region Man’s Conviction: Authorities A Capital Region man who posted threatening Facebook videos in violation of a protection order is facing jail time, authorities announced Thursday, Oct. 15. Jeremy Roberts, 42, of Duanesburg, was convicted of first-degree criminal contempt on Wednesday, Oct. 7 for violating the protection order, the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s office said. Roberts, who used to live in Troy, was the subject of a protective order when he posted Facebook videos on Sept. 2, 2025, that were “aimed at the protected party,” the DA’s office said. He was arrested the next day following an investigation fr…

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Loaded .45-Caliber Handgun Found At Capital Region Traffic Stop, Two Arrested: Police Loaded .45-Caliber Handgun Found At Capital Region Traffic Stop, Two Arrested: Police Loaded .45-Caliber Handgun Found At Capital Region Traffic Stop, Two Arrested: Police
Loaded .45-Caliber Handgun Found At Capital Region Traffic Stop, Two Arrested: Police A Thruway traffic stop in the Capital Region ended with the driver charged with DWI and his passenger facing felony weapons charges, police said Friday, Oct. 16. Kip E. Asmus, 44, of Schenectady, and Devin Francis Holly, 25, of Cohoes, were arrested after troopers stopped a northbound 2015 GMC pickup on Interstate 87 in Catskill shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, police said. Asmus was initially stopped for traffic violations, but then troopers spotted a loaded .45-caliber handgun in the vehicle and determined it belonged to Holly, investigators said. Holly did not have a permit for t…

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NJ Woman Who Outsmarted Serial Killer, Escaped In Handcuffs Dies At 44 NJ Woman Who Outsmarted Serial Killer, Escaped In Handcuffs Dies At 44 NJ Woman Who Outsmarted Serial Killer, Escaped In Handcuffs Dies At 44
NJ Woman Who Outsmarted Serial Killer, Escaped In Handcuffs Dies At 44 Tiffany Taylor, a New Jersey woman whose testimony helped convict a serial killer she narrowly escaped while handcuffed, has died at age 44. Taylor died in her sleep, according to her mother, Lola Acevedo, who shared the news in a GoFundMe campaign. Raised in Jersey City's housing projects, Taylor eventually turned to sex work and robbing men. In 2016, she met Khalil Wheeler-Weaver through a friend and reportedly robbed him after spending several hours together, NJ Advance Media reports. She later agreed to meet him again at a hotel in Elizabeth, where the encounter took a terrifying t…

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NY ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones NY ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones NY ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones
NY ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones One of the Northeast's wealthiest regions is climbing the ranks of the nation's most expensive places to buy a home, according to a new study. PropertyShark released its 2026 list of the nation's 100 most expensive ZIP codes by median home sale prices. The real estate data website's report showed the New York City metropolitan area claiming a record 25% of the rankings. The NYC region had 31 ZIP codes on the list, tying California's Bay Area for the most ZIP codes in the rankings. New York state had 20 ZIP codes in the rankings, up from 15 in 2025. The Hamptons dominated New York…

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2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New NJ Restaurant 2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New NJ Restaurant 2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New NJ Restaurant
2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New NJ Restaurant Gia Giudice's new restaurant has barely opened its doors, and diners are already divided over everything from the food and prices to a reported no-children policy. UPDATE: Il Vero has broken its silence on receiving 2-star reviews. Il Vero, the new Westwood restaurant from the daughter of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice and Maria Sausa, a catering and special events coordinator, has begun welcoming guests, with early reviews praising its atmosphere while raising complaints about service, pricing and the dining experience. While the Center Avenue restaurant has received …

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Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper
Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper The leaves are changing. Kids are back in school. The calendar is filling up with festive parties, holiday gatherings and game-day get-togethers. And this fall, there’s another reason to celebrate: exciting new ways to save on groceries and everyday essentials. Market 32 and Price Chopper are bringing big value to the season, lowering prices on more than 1,000 items across the store. Whether it’s on the grocery list for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks, that means even more opportunities for customers to shop without stretching their budgets. More savings? Yes, please! Because let’s face …

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World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore
World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore Passengers aboard a Jersey Shore fishing boat got a rare surprise when a massive shark estimated at nearly 30 feet long appeared alongside their vessel nearly 100 miles offshore. The encounter happened Saturday morning, Oct. 10, aboard the Jamaica, a party fishing boat based in Brielle, Capt. Erik Bogan told Daily Voice. The boat had departed Brielle at 6 p.m. Friday for a 22-hour offshore tuna fishing trip, traveling 97 miles to Hudson Canyon before anchoring around 12:30 a.m. The crew spent the night tossing fish into the water to attract tuna, swordfish and other marine life. Just after…

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Popular Health-Focused Grocery Launching Second Capital Region Location Popular Health-Focused Grocery Launching Second Capital Region Location Popular Health-Focused Grocery Launching Second Capital Region Location
Popular Health-Focused Grocery Launching Second Capital Region Location A popular health-focused grocery store is expanding in the Capital District, with a grand opening set for Wednesday, Oct. 14. Healthy Living will open its fourth store and second in the region on Wednesday, with a full opening set for Thursday, Oct. 15 in Clifton Park, the company announced. “We knew we wanted more locations in the Capital Region. We looked for over a year,” Healthy Living CEO Eli Lesser-Goldsmith told Daily Voice. “One of our mantras is: Great communities need great grocery shopping.” Lesser-Goldsmith’s mother, Katy Lesser, launched Healthy Living in 1986 in Burlington, V…

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Yale Cop Fired Shot Through Car Windows To Stop Man's Suicide Attempt: Police Yale Cop Fired Shot Through Car Windows To Stop Man's Suicide Attempt: Police Yale Cop Fired Shot Through Car Windows To Stop Man's Suicide Attempt: Police
Yale Cop Fired Shot Through Car Windows To Stop Man's Suicide Attempt: Police Investigators are releasing new details about a Yale University police officer who fired through a car’s windows as a man inside was attempting to kill himself with a knife.  Officer Ancil Farrier fired into a vehicle parked on Whitney Ave. in New Haven on Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to preliminary findings from Connecticut’s Office of Inspector General. He fired the second shot as other officers entered the car to remove the man. Jose Cubiz, 48, who was in the car, wasn't hit by the gunfire, investigators said. He remains at Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment of stab wounds …

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Woman Poisons Acquaintance's Tea During Meeting Over Missing Money: Prosecutor Woman Poisons Acquaintance's Tea During Meeting Over Missing Money: Prosecutor Woman Poisons Acquaintance's Tea During Meeting Over Missing Money: Prosecutor
Woman Poisons Acquaintance's Tea During Meeting Over Missing Money: Prosecutor A New Jersey woman is accused of poisoning an acquaintance's tea during a meeting at a local restaurant to discuss suspicious activity in the victim's bank accounts, authorities said. Rohweniven Bacani, 52, of Hackensack, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 15, following a weeks-long investigation into the Sept. 8 incident, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The victim had agreed to meet Bacani at the restaurant to discuss unauthorized banking activity she had discovered in financial accounts to which Bacani had shared access, Musella said. When the victim arrived, Bacani was already ther…

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Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade
Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade The woman who oversaw some of Netflix's biggest hits, including "Stranger Things," "Wednesday," and "Squid Game," is leaving the streaming giant after nearly a decade. Bela Bajaria, Netflix's chief content officer, is departing the company, Netflix announced Thursday, Oct. 15. Peter Rice, a former Disney and Fox executive, will replace her beginning Monday, Oct. 26. The shakeup comes one day after Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters told employees on Wednesday, Oct. 14, that the company was cutting about 1,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce, in its largest round of layoffs yet d…

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Corvette Tops 150 MPH In Capital Region Chase, Later Found Burning: Police Corvette Tops 150 MPH In Capital Region Chase, Later Found Burning: Police Corvette Tops 150 MPH In Capital Region Chase, Later Found Burning: Police
Corvette Tops 150 MPH In Capital Region Chase, Later Found Burning: Police A Capital Region man hit 150 mph in his Corvette, led police on a high-speed chase, then abandoned the vehicle on fire, authorities said. Logan J. Powers, 28, of Waterford, also proceeded to lie to the investigating state troopers following the chase Monday, Oct. 12, New York State Police said. Law enforcement figured out Powers’ ruse and arrested him Wednesday, Oct. 14, officials said. Powers’ blue Corvette was spotted doing 150 mph southbound on Route 9 through Clifton Park around 10:20 p.m. Monday, and state troopers attempted to pull it over, investigators said. The driver sped off and …

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Uninvited Teen Admits Killing 15-Year-Old At Long Island House Party: Authorities Uninvited Teen Admits Killing 15-Year-Old At Long Island House Party: Authorities Uninvited Teen Admits Killing 15-Year-Old At Long Island House Party: Authorities
Uninvited Teen Admits Killing 15-Year-Old At Long Island House Party: Authorities A Long Island teen who showed up uninvited to a house party admitted to fatally stabbing a 15-year-old boy after being asked to leave, prosecutors said. Aiden Zachary, 18, of Syosset, pleaded guilty Thursday, Oct. 15 to first-degree manslaughter in the killing of Liam Delemo, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Though he was not invited, Zachary showed up at a large house party in West Babylon around 10 p.m. Nov. 3, 2025, prosecutors said. He was 17 at the time. After being asked to leave, Zachary got into an altercation with Delemo, investigators said. As the dispute escal…

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KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New
KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC is dropping Pepsi from its drink menu after 40 years and switching to Coca-Cola at restaurants across the US. The fried chicken chain announced the new Coca-Cola partnership in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 15. Coca-Cola products will begin replacing Pepsi beverages in January 2027, and the change is expected to be completed at all US locations by the end of March. The switch ends a relationship dating back to 1986, when PepsiCo purchased KFC. The chain continued serving Pepsi products even after PepsiCo spun off KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell into what became Yum! Brands. Some inter…

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Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get
Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club is offering a Thanksgiving dinner deal for less than $10 per person as rising grocery prices continue putting pressure on American families. The wholesale retailer is selling a full Thanksgiving meal that can feed 16 people for under $160, Sam's Club announced in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 15. The meal includes 11 different types of food and can be prepared in about two hours. The holiday feast features turkey, ham, and many other Thanksgiving favorites. The meal will be available for Sam's Club members starting on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Sam's Club said it spent nea…

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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself
These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports
Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports A popular cookie chain has closed dozens of stores nationwide in 2026, including several in the Northeast, amid plunging sales and growing financial problems, according to reports. At least 60 Crumbl locations have permanently closed in 2026 as of Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to the fan-run website Crumbl Cookie Flavors. The closures come as the chain faces declining customer traffic and concerns that more stores could shutter. Crumbl was founded in Utah in 2017 and became the nation's largest cookie chain in 2023. The company has grown to more than 1,000 locations nationwid…

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Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know
Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Nearly 95,000 Hyundai and Genesis cars are being recalled because their power seat motors can overheat and catch fire, even when the vehicles are parked. Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80 sedans, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, Oct. 9. Owners are being urged to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings or other cars until repairs are completed. The problem involves switches that control the front power seats. The switches can become damaged or dislodged if struck hard enough, causing them…

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KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New
KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC is dropping Pepsi from its drink menu after 40 years and switching to Coca-Cola at restaurants across the US. The fried chicken chain announced the new Coca-Cola partnership in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 15. Coca-Cola products will begin replacing Pepsi beverages in January 2027, and the change is expected to be completed at all US locations by the end of March. The switch ends a relationship dating back to 1986, when PepsiCo purchased KFC. The chain continued serving Pepsi products even after PepsiCo spun off KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell into what became Yum! Brands. Some inter…

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Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get
Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club is offering a Thanksgiving dinner deal for less than $10 per person as rising grocery prices continue putting pressure on American families. The wholesale retailer is selling a full Thanksgiving meal that can feed 16 people for under $160, Sam's Club announced in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 15. The meal includes 11 different types of food and can be prepared in about two hours. The holiday feast features turkey, ham, and many other Thanksgiving favorites. The meal will be available for Sam's Club members starting on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Sam's Club said it spent nea…

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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself
These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports
Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports A popular cookie chain has closed dozens of stores nationwide in 2026, including several in the Northeast, amid plunging sales and growing financial problems, according to reports. At least 60 Crumbl locations have permanently closed in 2026 as of Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to the fan-run website Crumbl Cookie Flavors. The closures come as the chain faces declining customer traffic and concerns that more stores could shutter. Crumbl was founded in Utah in 2017 and became the nation's largest cookie chain in 2023. The company has grown to more than 1,000 locations nationwid…

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Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know
Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Nearly 95,000 Hyundai and Genesis cars are being recalled because their power seat motors can overheat and catch fire, even when the vehicles are parked. Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80 sedans, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, Oct. 9. Owners are being urged to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings or other cars until repairs are completed. The problem involves switches that control the front power seats. The switches can become damaged or dislodged if struck hard enough, causing them…

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College Football Player Dies Days After Being Injured During Game College Football Player Dies Days After Being Injured During Game College Football Player Dies Days After Being Injured During Game
College Football Player Dies Days After Being Injured During Game A college football player has died days after suffering a traumatic brain injury during a game. Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old sophomore safety at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma, died Thursday, Oct. 15, after being injured during the team’s game against Ouachita Baptist University on Saturday, Oct. 10, ABC News reported. Southern Nazarene University, an NCAA Division II school about 15 minutes west of downtown Oklahoma City, confirmed Ulrich’s death in a statement. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of our SNU football player, Tyler Ulrich,” the SNU Athletic De…

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Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Less Than A Week On Job Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Less Than A Week On Job Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Less Than A Week On Job
Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Less Than A Week On Job A White House appointment billed as a fresh start has ended almost before it began. President Donald Trump fired White House press secretary Katie Zacharia on Friday, Oct. 16, after less than a week in the job, The New York Times reported, citing three people familiar with the matter. Zacharia's appointment to the position was announced Friday, Oct. 9. Trump told reporters earlier in the day that he had encouraged the 41-year-old Zacharia to reconsider remaining in the highly visible position. “Honestly, if I were you, I’d reconsider,” Trump said while recounting their conversation. “Kati…

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Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant
Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating Covid-19 Variant The COVID-19 variant picture is shifting again, with one widely circulating strain drawing attention for an unusual symptom. CDC genomic surveillance identifies SW.2 as the leading US strain. The latest available estimates place it at 21 percent of cases, followed by XFG.1.1 at 16 percent and RW.1.1 at 9 percent, according to a Nebraska Medicine report. XFG, commonly called “Stratus,” has been associated with a hoarse, scratchy, or raspy voice. Patients may also develop a sore throat, dry cough, fever, fatigue, and other familiar COVID-19 symptoms. Wired reported that doctors identified ho…

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'Weaponized Pooping': Women Accuse Men Of Hiding On Toilets To Dodge Chores 'Weaponized Pooping': Women Accuse Men Of Hiding On Toilets To Dodge Chores 'Weaponized Pooping': Women Accuse Men Of Hiding On Toilets To Dodge Chores
'Weaponized Pooping': Women Accuse Men Of Hiding On Toilets To Dodge Chores A woman's essay about men spending too much time on the toilet has sparked a full-blown battle of the sexes, with women sharing horror stories and men firing back over what some see as the last place they can get some peace. Olivia Howell, CEO of Fresh Start Registry, a divorce support network, published a Substack essay titled "We Need to Talk About Weaponized Pooping" in September. In it, Howell recalled waiting at the top of the stairs as a child for her father to finish using the bathroom, long before smartphones existed. Back then, men brought books and magazines into the bathroom…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post 'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post 'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post
'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post "Dancing With the Stars" pro and Bergen County, NJ resident Val Chmerkovskiy has issued a public apology after referencing Will Smith's infamous 2022 Oscars slap in a since-deleted social media post. The day after the show's first-ever "Super Bowl Night," Chmerkovskiy wrote on TikTok, "You almost saw Fresh Prince enter the ballroom last night." The post appeared to be directed at judge Carrie Ann Inaba following a tense exchange with fellow pro Jenna Johnson, who is Chmerkovskiy's wife. Inaba had criticized Johnson's choreography with partner Harry Shum Jr., saying their samba lacked dance…

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