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Woman Stabs Man Multiple Times With Kitchen Knife During Nassau County Motel Fight: Police Woman Stabs Man Multiple Times With Kitchen Knife During Nassau County Motel Fight: Police Woman Stabs Man Multiple Times With Kitchen Knife During Nassau County Motel Fight: Police
Woman Stabs Man Multiple Times With Kitchen Knife During Nassau County Motel Fight: Police A 57-year-old woman stabbed a man multiple times with a kitchen knife during an argument inside a Long Island motel room, sending him fleeing to the front desk for help, police said. Tammy Taylor was arrested following the stabbing, which occurred in Nassau County around 11:06 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, according to Nassau County Police Department Second Squad detectives. Officers responded to the motel after receiving a report of a disturbance involving Taylor and a 47-year-old man, investigators said. The two had been arguing inside one of the motel rooms when the confrontation turned phys…

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Long Island Mortgage Company Owner, 55, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Into Parked Jeep Long Island Mortgage Company Owner, 55, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Into Parked Jeep Long Island Mortgage Company Owner, 55, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Into Parked Jeep
Long Island Mortgage Company Owner, 55, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Into Parked Jeep A 55-year-old Long Island businessman who spent decades working in mortgage lending and real estate financing was killed when his motorcycle struck a parked Jeep on Monday afternoon, Oct. 12, police said. Robert Haufler, of Holbrook, was riding a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle southbound on William Floyd Parkway near Ridgewood Drive in Shirley when he lost control around 1:20 p.m., according to Suffolk County Police. The motorcycle struck the driver's side of a parked 2016 Jeep, throwing Haufler from his bike, police said. He was rushed to NYU Langone Hospital–Suffolk in Patchogue, where he was pr…

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Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals
Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals Northwell Health has launched a new initiative connecting services across its 28 hospitals to help older adults maintain their health, independence and quality of life as they age. The Northwell Institute for Healthy Aging brings together hospital services, physician practices, outpatient programs, research facilities, and community resources to better coordinate care for aging adults and their families. According to Northwell Health, the initiative focuses on preventing illness, addressing changing healthcare needs and supporting caregivers who help older adults manage their health. The i…

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Firefighter's Wife, 81, Killed In NY House Fire; Husband Of 62 Years Loses Home Firefighter's Wife, 81, Killed In NY House Fire; Husband Of 62 Years Loses Home Firefighter's Wife, 81, Killed In NY House Fire; Husband Of 62 Years Loses Home
Firefighter's Wife, 81, Killed In NY House Fire; Husband Of 62 Years Loses Home A former pediatric nurse, foster mother, and longtime fire department auxiliary member has been identified as the woman killed in a Capital Region house fire that also left her husband of 62 years, a lifelong firefighter, without a home. Donna A. (Baker) Stewart, 81, died Friday, Oct. 9, after a fire broke out at her home on Old River Road in Niskayuna, according to her obituary published by Bowen & Parker Bros. Funeral Home. Her husband, Robert N. "Rocky" Stewart, a longtime member of the Verdoy Volunteer Fire Department, is now mourning his wife while facing the loss of the home they …

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Nassau County Car Thefts: Brooklyn Teen Arrested After Stolen Kia Found With Swapped Plates Nassau County Car Thefts: Brooklyn Teen Arrested After Stolen Kia Found With Swapped Plates Nassau County Car Thefts: Brooklyn Teen Arrested After Stolen Kia Found With Swapped Plates
Nassau County Car Thefts: Brooklyn Teen Arrested After Stolen Kia Found With Swapped Plates A 19-year-old Brooklyn man has been arrested in connection with two vehicle thefts on Long Island, including one in which a stolen car was recovered with license plates taken from another vehicle, Nassau County police announced Monday, Oct. 12. The suspect, Sebastian Bedoya, of East Rockefeller Street in Brooklyn, was arrested Sunday, Oct. 11, following an investigation into the September thefts in Elmont, according to Nassau County Police Department Fifth Squad detectives. The first theft was reported Thursday, Sept. 10, when officers responded to an Elmont home after a victim discovered a…

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Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age'
Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' A Massachusetts ice cream shop owner is going viral for a profanity-filled post calling out a customer for yelling at a teen employee. David Forgit, co-owner of Coldstuff Ice Cream in Blackstone, posted the angry Facebook message on Sunday, Oct. 4. The outburst came after Forgit said a customer was upset when a sundae cost about 20 cents more than expected. The Facebook post exploded in popularity, receiving more than 295,000 likes and 23,000 comments as of press time. "I swear to God. STOP YELLING AT MY F***ING EMPLOYEES," Forgit wrote. "They are children. This job, for m…

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Tide Turns To Freedom For Two Humpback Whales Stranded Off LI Coast Tide Turns To Freedom For Two Humpback Whales Stranded Off LI Coast Tide Turns To Freedom For Two Humpback Whales Stranded Off LI Coast
Tide Turns To Freedom For Two Humpback Whales Stranded Off LI Coast Two whales that became stranded off the Long Island coast Wednesday, Oct. 7 have made their way back out to sea on their own, officials said. The two juvenile humpback whales found themselves stranded on sandbars off Saltaire and Ocean Bay beaches on Wednesday morning, the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society said. Witness reports sparked a large conservation response that included the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Park Service, and numerous state and local agencies, according to the environmental group. “The early reports from members of the public and the Village of Saltaire about the s…

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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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Top-Prize-Winning Lottery Tickets Worth Thousands Sold On Long Island, Hudson Valley Top-Prize-Winning Lottery Tickets Worth Thousands Sold On Long Island, Hudson Valley Top-Prize-Winning Lottery Tickets Worth Thousands Sold On Long Island, Hudson Valley
Top-Prize-Winning Lottery Tickets Worth Thousands Sold On Long Island, Hudson Valley Three lucky lottery players in Hudson Valley and on Long Island are each holding tickets worth more than $8,000.  The New York Lottery announced that top-prize tickets worth $8,393 each were sold in Yonkers, Congers, and Miller Place for the Saturday, Oct. 3 evening drawing.  In Westchester County, one winning ticket was purchased at the Royal Petroleum location at 619 Tuckahoe Rd. in Yonkers.   Another was sold in Rockland County at Conger's Little Food Market at 13 North Route 303 in Congers. On Long Island, a third winning ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven at 365 Rou…

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Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From LI Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From LI Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From LI Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities
Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From LI Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities A Long Island husband and wife were hit with animal cruelty charges after their dog was found severely emaciated, weighing nearly half his expected weight, authorities said. Michael O’Brien, 39, and Jenecia O’Brien, 37, both of Sound Beach, failed to provide enough food, water, and veterinary care for their dog, Kobe, from early this year into October, the Suffolk County SPCA said Tuesday, Oct. 13. Kobe, a 5-year-old Coonhound-Boxer mix, weighed just 37 pounds when he was brought for veterinary care, well below the expected 65 to 67 pounds for a dog of his breed and age, the SPCA said. Kob…

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Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights: What To Know Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights: What To Know Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights: What To Know
Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights: What To Know A futuristic aircraft concept imagines a faster, more luxurious trip across the Atlantic, but travelers are a long way from booking a seat. The Sky OV, created by Barcelona-based industrial designer Oscar Viñals, envisions carrying about 200 passengers between New York and London in less than five hours. It remains a design concept. Its proposed speed, propulsion systems, and passenger experience have not been demonstrated in a manufactured commercial aircraft. Viñals presents the project through his OVI Design portfolio, with renderings showing a broad, swept aircraft body and a silhouett…

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Selma Blair Seen In Court, Lawyer Provides Apparent Reason For Flight Arrest: Reports Selma Blair Seen In Court, Lawyer Provides Apparent Reason For Flight Arrest: Reports Selma Blair Seen In Court, Lawyer Provides Apparent Reason For Flight Arrest: Reports
Selma Blair Seen In Court, Lawyer Provides Apparent Reason For Flight Arrest: Reports New details are coming to light in the arrest of actress Selma Blair following an apparently bloody flight from Los Angeles to JFK Airport on Sunday, Oct. 11. The "Hellboy" and "Cruel Intentions" actress has been charged with two counts of assault for kicking a Port Authority Police Department officer following what was described as a bloody altercation on a flight from Los Angeles to JFK Airport on Sunday, Oct. 11, ABC News reports. Blair, 54, missed several doses of a "powerful" medication and hit her head before the ordeal, the New York Post reports citing the actress' lawyers. One attor…

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Second Cornell Gang Rape Case Defendant Seeks To Remove NY AG Letitia James From Case: Report Second Cornell Gang Rape Case Defendant Seeks To Remove NY AG Letitia James From Case: Report Second Cornell Gang Rape Case Defendant Seeks To Remove NY AG Letitia James From Case: Report
Second Cornell Gang Rape Case Defendant Seeks To Remove NY AG Letitia James From Case: Report A second man accused in a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit involving Cornell University is seeking to remove New York Attorney General Letitia James from the criminal investigation, arguing that her public comments about the accuser raise questions about her impartiality as special prosecutor.  Winston Lee, one of seven former fraternity members named in the lawsuit, filed a motion in Tompkins County criminal court on Friday, Oct. 9, asking a judge to bar James from overseeing the investigation and participating in any future grand jury proceedings, NBC News reported. The filing com…

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Man Who Killed Ex's Boyfriend, Held Her, 4 Kids Hostage Dies After Shooting Self: Police Man Who Killed Ex's Boyfriend, Held Her, 4 Kids Hostage Dies After Shooting Self: Police Man Who Killed Ex's Boyfriend, Held Her, 4 Kids Hostage Dies After Shooting Self: Police
Man Who Killed Ex's Boyfriend, Held Her, 4 Kids Hostage Dies After Shooting Self: Police A 29-year-old Pennsylvania man who shot and killed his ex-girlfriend's current boyfriend, held her and her four children hostage, then shot himself in the head following a multi-county police chase has died, authorities announced Monday, Oct. 12. Tobias John-Allen Click, of Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, was pronounced dead at approximately 8:25 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, by the Cumberland County Coroner's Office, according to an update from East Lampeter Township Police. Click died from injuries sustained from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, police said. His death came one d…

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Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback
Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme is baking up dozens of new restaurants across the New York City region as the doughnut chain works to recover from financial struggles. The Charlotte, North Carolina, company announced plans to open 33 new shops across the metropolitan area over the next five years in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The expansion will also include communities surrounding the city, including on Long Island and in New Jersey. Krispy Kreme signed a franchise development agreement with Original Entrepreneurs LLC, a longtime partner that already operates 12 Krispy Kreme shops.  "We lo…

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Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident
Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Websites for Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, and several other major grocery chains went offline on Monday, Oct. 12, after their parent company reported a cybersecurity incident affecting its network. Ahold Delhaize, the Netherlands-based grocery giant that operates thousands of stores across the United States, confirmed the security issue in a statement issued Monday. The company said it had taken some systems offline as a precaution while investigating the incident. "Our teams are taking steps to assess and mitigate the issue," the company said. "This includes taking some systems offl…

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Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report
Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks is considering a massive takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill in what could become the largest restaurant acquisition in history, according to a report. The coffeehouse giant has worked with advisers for months on a possible purchase of Chipotle, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, Oct. 8. The potential deal would bring together two of the nation's biggest restaurant chains. It's unclear whether Starbucks has made a formal offer to Chipotle, which has a market value of about $41 billion. People familiar with the discussions told FT that a deal could face ma…

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Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall
Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall More than 110,000 swing seats are being recalled after dozens of people fell, including some who suffered broken bones and head injuries. Pacearth Direct recalled about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. The swing seats, metal connectors, or straps can break, posing a risk of serious injuries from falls. The company has received at least 30 reports of falls involving the swings, according to the CPSC. There have been at least nine reported injuries, including fractures, head injuries, and bruising. The recall i…

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Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit
Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's put a new warning on its pumpkin-shaped candies after a false-advertising lawsuit claimed they weren't very spooky. The Hershey Company has added a disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging that reads, "Carving not on actual product," according to the candy's website listing. The warning appears beneath a picture of the chocolate pumpkin with eyes and a mouth resembling a jack-o'-lantern, even though the actual candy doesn't have a carved face. The new warning replaces an earlier disclaimer that read, "Decorating Suggestion." Hershey hasn't explained why the wordin…

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Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback
Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme is baking up dozens of new restaurants across the New York City region as the doughnut chain works to recover from financial struggles. The Charlotte, North Carolina, company announced plans to open 33 new shops across the metropolitan area over the next five years in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The expansion will also include communities surrounding the city, including on Long Island and in New Jersey. Krispy Kreme signed a franchise development agreement with Original Entrepreneurs LLC, a longtime partner that already operates 12 Krispy Kreme shops.  "We lo…

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Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident
Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Websites for Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, and several other major grocery chains went offline on Monday, Oct. 12, after their parent company reported a cybersecurity incident affecting its network. Ahold Delhaize, the Netherlands-based grocery giant that operates thousands of stores across the United States, confirmed the security issue in a statement issued Monday. The company said it had taken some systems offline as a precaution while investigating the incident. "Our teams are taking steps to assess and mitigate the issue," the company said. "This includes taking some systems offl…

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Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report
Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks is considering a massive takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill in what could become the largest restaurant acquisition in history, according to a report. The coffeehouse giant has worked with advisers for months on a possible purchase of Chipotle, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, Oct. 8. The potential deal would bring together two of the nation's biggest restaurant chains. It's unclear whether Starbucks has made a formal offer to Chipotle, which has a market value of about $41 billion. People familiar with the discussions told FT that a deal could face ma…

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Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall
Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall More than 110,000 swing seats are being recalled after dozens of people fell, including some who suffered broken bones and head injuries. Pacearth Direct recalled about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. The swing seats, metal connectors, or straps can break, posing a risk of serious injuries from falls. The company has received at least 30 reports of falls involving the swings, according to the CPSC. There have been at least nine reported injuries, including fractures, head injuries, and bruising. The recall i…

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Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit
Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's put a new warning on its pumpkin-shaped candies after a false-advertising lawsuit claimed they weren't very spooky. The Hershey Company has added a disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging that reads, "Carving not on actual product," according to the candy's website listing. The warning appears beneath a picture of the chocolate pumpkin with eyes and a mouth resembling a jack-o'-lantern, even though the actual candy doesn't have a carved face. The new warning replaces an earlier disclaimer that read, "Decorating Suggestion." Hershey hasn't explained why the wordin…

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Fatal Wildlife Park Tiger Attack Update: Victim’s Identity Revealed Fatal Wildlife Park Tiger Attack Update: Victim’s Identity Revealed Fatal Wildlife Park Tiger Attack Update: Victim’s Identity Revealed
Fatal Wildlife Park Tiger Attack Update: Victim’s Identity Revealed The man killed after entering a tiger enclosure at a wildlife park has been identified as investigators examine how he reached the animal. William Chapman died at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, England, on Saturday, Oct. 10, according to the BBC, whose report includes his photograph. Eyewitnesses described him as being in his 20s; the report did not provide an exact age. South Yorkshire Police said officers received reports of a man entering the enclosure around 1:35 p.m. local time. He was pronounced dead at the scene despite medical personnel’s efforts. Police confirmed Chapman …

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Bryan Cranston Speaks Out After Death Of Actor RJ Mitte, Who Played His Son On 'Breaking Bad' Bryan Cranston Speaks Out After Death Of Actor RJ Mitte, Who Played His Son On 'Breaking Bad' Bryan Cranston Speaks Out After Death Of Actor RJ Mitte, Who Played His Son On 'Breaking Bad'
Bryan Cranston Speaks Out After Death Of Actor RJ Mitte, Who Played His Son On 'Breaking Bad' Bryan Cranston is mourning the actor who played his son on “Breaking Bad,” sharing memories of a bond that continued long after the cameras stopped rolling. Cranston’s Instagram tribute follows the death of RJ Mitte, on Monday, Oct. 12, in Texas at 34. “I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight,” Cranston’s post began. “RJ Mitte, my sweet son on ‘Breaking Bad’ has died. “I met him when he was only 14 years old when he was cast as Walter White Jr., a part he played with such joy and enthusiasm. “Born with Cerebral Palsy, he never - ever - allowed that challenge to be an excuse for anythi…

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Cause Of Death Released For RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Actor Who Played Walter White Jr. Cause Of Death Released For RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Actor Who Played Walter White Jr. Cause Of Death Released For RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Actor Who Played Walter White Jr.
Cause Of Death Released For RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Actor Who Played Walter White Jr. New details have emerged about the death of RJ Mitte, the “Breaking Bad” actor whose work extended beyond television into disability advocacy. Click here for a new, updated story: Bryan Cranston Speaks Out After Death Of Actor RJ Mitte, Who Played His Son On 'Breaking Bad' Mitte died by suicide, his representative confirmed to People. The actor died Monday, Oct. 12, in Texas. He was 34. The confirmation follows Daily Voice’s original report, when the cause of death had not been released. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and …

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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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Rock Singer Reveals Serious Diagnosis, Shares Emotional Message Rock Singer Reveals Serious Diagnosis, Shares Emotional Message Rock Singer Reveals Serious Diagnosis, Shares Emotional Message
Rock Singer Reveals Serious Diagnosis, Shares Emotional Message A familiar voice in rock and metal has shared a heartbreaking health update, explaining the difficult weeks behind her silence. Amanda Somerville, 47, revealed an inoperable brain tumor in an Instagram announcement on Sunday, Oct. 11. “My dear Somervillains,” Somerville began. “I owe you a personal word. Many of you have heard by now - the news has been traveling faster than I have - and I'm sorry it's taken me this long to speak to you directly. "These past weeks have been a blur of hospitals, scans, biopsies and difficult conversations, and I needed time to understand what we're facing b…

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