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New Barnes & Noble Opening In Hudson Valley: Here's When Book lovers in Orange County will soon have a major bookstore to browse again, as Barnes & Noble prepares to open in a popular shopping center.  The new Barnes & Noble at the Galleria at Crystal Run in Middletown will officially open on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m., the company announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The store was first revealed earlier this year.   Located at 1 Galleria Drive, Suite D110, the bookstore will occupy a 20,000-square-foot space on the mall's lower level, next to Macy's. Borders Books previously operated in the same location before closing…

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Watch: Highland Cow Chase Body Camera Footage Released By Police In Hudson Valley A 700-pound runaway cow gave police in Putnam County an unusual pursuit, and now the department has released body camera footage of the chase.  The four-legged fugitive, a Scottish Highland cow named Maggie, escaped from her new home at Little Cabin's Farm in Carmel on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 24, according to Carmel Police. Rather than sticking around the farm, Maggie decided to explore the neighborhood, making her way along Route 301. Her unexpected outing prompted a quick response from Carmel Police officers, who found themselves playing the role of cowboys.  The dep…

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Man Violates Stay-Away Order Again, Arrested Third Time In 2 Weeks In Hudson Valley: Cops Man Violates Stay-Away Order Again, Arrested Third Time In 2 Weeks In Hudson Valley: Cops Man Violates Stay-Away Order Again, Arrested Third Time In 2 Weeks In Hudson Valley: Cops
Man Violates Stay-Away Order Again, Arrested Third Time In 2 Weeks In Hudson Valley: Cops A 21-year-old man charged last month after police said he repeatedly punched his partner in front of an officer has been arrested for a third time in just over two weeks after again violating a court order meant to protect the victim, authorities said.  Liberty resident Marion Black, 21, was arrested again on Thursday, Oct. 15, after police said they saw him with the same woman he had previously been ordered to stay away from, the Village of Liberty Police Department announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28. According to police, officers were patrolling the village around 2:14 p.m. when they sa…

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NY Police Chief's Son Killed In Motorcycle Crash After 12-Hour NJ Transit Shift NY Police Chief's Son Killed In Motorcycle Crash After 12-Hour NJ Transit Shift NY Police Chief's Son Killed In Motorcycle Crash After 12-Hour NJ Transit Shift
NY Police Chief's Son Killed In Motorcycle Crash After 12-Hour NJ Transit Shift The 36-year-old son of a New York police chief has been identified as the victim of a Wayne, NJ, motorcycle crash last week. Brian Philip Post, of Ringwood, died Friday, Oct. 23, in a crash involving his motorcycle, a Ford Transit van, and a Jeep Wrangler near Hamburg Turnpike and Black Oak Ridge Road around 7:14 a.m., authorities said. Post, who worked in maintenance for NJ Transit in Paterson, was the son of Town of Goshen Police Chief James Post, according to a GoFundMe launched to support his family.  The Town of Goshen Police Department said Brian was heading home after finishing…

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Ex-NYPD Sergeant Who Drove Drunk In Fatal Hudson Valley Crash Gets Prison Time Ex-NYPD Sergeant Who Drove Drunk In Fatal Hudson Valley Crash Gets Prison Time Ex-NYPD Sergeant Who Drove Drunk In Fatal Hudson Valley Crash Gets Prison Time
Ex-nypd Sergeant Who Drove Drunk In Fatal Hudson Valley Crash Gets Prison Time A former NYPD sergeant from Orange County will spend time in prison for driving drunk in the wrong direction on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County, killing a 61-year-old doorman who was heading home from work.   Warwick resident Tiffany Howell, 48, was sentenced to four to 12 years in state prison on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in connection with the death of Manuel Boitel, 61, of Peekskill, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced. Howell, who was an off-duty NYPD sergeant at the time of the crash, previously pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and secon…

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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List
Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Maternal Immunizations As you may know, there is a lot of different information on immunizations (vaccines) out there. Unfortunately, vaccine misinformation is leading some people to not get vaccinated, putting themselves and their pregnancies at risk. In this article, we are going to focus on which vaccines you should get if you are pregnant so you will have the information you need to keep yourself and your pregnancy safe. If I am pregnant, which vaccines should I get? Anyone who is pregnant should get the Tdap (tetanus toxoid, diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis) vaccine when they are 27 to 36 weeks p…

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Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List
Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List 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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‘Ugh They Are Black’: Realtor’s Text Stuns Couple Arriving To Tour NYC Home ‘Ugh They Are Black’: Realtor’s Text Stuns Couple Arriving To Tour NYC Home ‘Ugh They Are Black’: Realtor’s Text Stuns Couple Arriving To Tour NYC Home
‘Ugh They Are Black’: Realtor’s Text Stuns Couple Arriving To Tour NYC Home A Black couple searching for a house in New York City received a stunning message from their realtor as they pulled up to see a home. “Ugh they are black," read the message that Lisa Renee Olaso and her fiancé, Cyril Christopher, said they received while arriving at a home in Flushing, Queens, on June 20. They were checking out a potential new home and were just stepping out of their car when the message from their real estate agent flashed across their phone, Olaso said. “I have never in my life had tears come out of my eyes so fast,” Olaso told Daily Voice. “I have never cried like …

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NYC’s ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Obama Speechwriter Kevin Bleyer Killed In PA Crash NYC’s ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Obama Speechwriter Kevin Bleyer Killed In PA Crash NYC’s ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Obama Speechwriter Kevin Bleyer Killed In PA Crash
NYC’s ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Obama Speechwriter Kevin Bleyer Killed In PA Crash A four-time Emmy-winning “Daily Show” writer who also penned jokes for former President Barack Obama was killed in a Pennsylvania car crash, his family announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Kevin Bleyer, 54, was driving on a rural road in Millrift, Pike County, where he had a home, when the crash happened on Sunday, Oct. 25, his publicist told The Hollywood Reporter. No one else was hurt. His wife, Nella Vera, remembered him as her “soulmate” and “partner in crime” in a heartbreaking tribute shared on his Facebook page. “He had many public accomplishments and awards throughout his long and succes…

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Woman Found Slain In NY Home, Suspect Dies After Police Chase 200 Miles Away: NYSP Woman Found Slain In NY Home, Suspect Dies After Police Chase 200 Miles Away: NYSP Woman Found Slain In NY Home, Suspect Dies After Police Chase 200 Miles Away: NYSP
Woman Found Slain In NY Home, Suspect Dies After Police Chase 200 Miles Away: Nysp A woman was found shot to death inside a New York home, and a suspect in the case died later the same day about 200 miles away after a police chase, authorities said. Mellissa K. Pelc-Lohr, 50, of Brushton, was found dead around 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at a residence in Moira, New York State Police said. Investigators quickly identified Norman E. Lohr Jr., 50, of Michigan, as a suspect in the case and searched for a red 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, according to state police. The vehicle was located around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Lyons, about 200 miles southwest of Moira, according to authorit…

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Conservative NY Influencer Charged In Minnesota Voting Stunt Conservative NY Influencer Charged In Minnesota Voting Stunt Conservative NY Influencer Charged In Minnesota Voting Stunt
Conservative NY Influencer Charged In Minnesota Voting Stunt Two conservative influencers said they were putting Minnesota's voter vouching law to an extreme test when they dressed in Muslim-style clothing, adopted fake accents, and filmed themselves at polling places. But after reviewing videos of the stunt, prosecutors said the pair had violated state election laws and charged both with felonies. James Edward O'Keefe, 42, who grew up in Westwood, NJ, and Cam Higby, 26, of Gouverneur, NY, were each charged with felony unlawful voting and identity theft on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced. The charges stem from the …

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Banging Noises Lead Cops To Suspect In Attempted Burglary Spree In Hudson Valley: NYSP Banging Noises Lead Cops To Suspect In Attempted Burglary Spree In Hudson Valley: NYSP Banging Noises Lead Cops To Suspect In Attempted Burglary Spree In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Banging Noises Lead Cops To Suspect In Attempted Burglary Spree In Hudson Valley: Nysp A burglary alarm and banging noises led troopers to a 22-year-old man now accused of trying to break into several businesses and vehicles in Orange County, authorities said.  Middletown resident Kevin A. Rodriguez Palacios, 22, was arrested after troopers responded to a burglary alarm at a Mobil gas station on Route 17K in Crawford at around 4 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28.  When troopers arrived, they found damage to the gas station's front door. Soon after, they also heard loud banging coming from a nearby self-storage facili…

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NY Grocery Chain Offering Thanksgiving Meal For Under $40 Amid Rising Prices NY Grocery Chain Offering Thanksgiving Meal For Under $40 Amid Rising Prices NY Grocery Chain Offering Thanksgiving Meal For Under $40 Amid Rising Prices
NY Grocery Chain Offering Thanksgiving Meal For Under $40 Amid Rising Prices Price Chopper is bringing back its Thanksgiving meal deal as families navigate inflation and rising grocery prices. Market 32 and Price Chopper supermarkets will offer a complete Thanksgiving feast for 10 people for less than $40, the Schenectady, New York-based company said in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 29. The promotion will run from Sunday, Nov. 1, through Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 26. The meal costs less than $4 per person and includes a turkey, potatoes, stuffing, and other Thanksgiving dinner staples. "We know how much it means to bring loved ones together fo…

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iPhone Security Warning: Apple Expands Protection After Targeted Attack Report Apple’s warning about a highly sophisticated attack is bringing fresh attention to a security step iPhone users should check. The company released iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11 on Monday, Oct. 26, extending protection against a security flaw to older devices, including the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, according to Apple’s security advisory. Apple says it is aware of a report that the flaw may have been exploited in an “extremely sophisticated attack” targeting specific individuals using versions of iOS before iOS 27. That wording matters: The advisory describes a potentially targeted attack…

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Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States
Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States A butter product is under recall, giving shoppers a reason to check what is tucked inside their refrigerators and freezers. The recall covers Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter, according to an FDA enforcement report. The agency lists yeast, mold, and E. coli as the reason. Prosperity Organic Foods Inc., based in Boise, Idaho, voluntarily initiated the recall Friday, Sept. 11. The FDA classified it as Class II on Friday, Oct. 23, and lists its status as ongoing. The affected product was distributed in 10 states: Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana,…

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Dream Job Offers $112 An Hour To Play GTA 6 Ahead Of Highly Anticipated Launch Dream Job Offers $112 An Hour To Play GTA 6 Ahead Of Highly Anticipated Launch Dream Job Offers $112 An Hour To Play GTA 6 Ahead Of Highly Anticipated Launch
Dream Job Offers $112 An Hour To Play GTA 6 Ahead Of Highly Anticipated Launch If you've been desperately waiting to get back to Vice City, a new dream job could actually pay you to roam around Leonida. Virgin Media Ireland is looking for one lucky gamer to play the highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto VI" for eight hours and share their thoughts on the video game. The company is offering 100 euros (about $112) per hour, for a total of nearly $900. The game will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S for $79.99 on Thursday, Nov. 19. "GTA 6 is the biggest game launch in years, maybe ever," a Virgin Media spokesperson said. "Gamers all over the…

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Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify
Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify Millions of Americans who purchased certain generic prescription drugs could qualify for payouts from more than $530 million in settlements. Several major drug manufacturers agreed to settle class-action lawsuits accusing them of violating antitrust and consumer protection laws by working together to raise prescription drug prices. The settlements involve Apotex and Heritage, Sandoz, and Sun/Taro, USA Today reported. Consumers and third-party payers may qualify if they purchased certain generic medications in the US between Friday, May 1, 2009, and Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. The set…

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NY Grocery Chain Offering Thanksgiving Meal For Under $40 Amid Rising Prices NY Grocery Chain Offering Thanksgiving Meal For Under $40 Amid Rising Prices NY Grocery Chain Offering Thanksgiving Meal For Under $40 Amid Rising Prices
NY Grocery Chain Offering Thanksgiving Meal For Under $40 Amid Rising Prices Price Chopper is bringing back its Thanksgiving meal deal as families navigate inflation and rising grocery prices. Market 32 and Price Chopper supermarkets will offer a complete Thanksgiving feast for 10 people for less than $40, the Schenectady, New York-based company said in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 29. The promotion will run from Sunday, Nov. 1, through Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 26. The meal costs less than $4 per person and includes a turkey, potatoes, stuffing, and other Thanksgiving dinner staples. "We know how much it means to bring loved ones together fo…

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iPhone Security Warning: Apple Expands Protection After Targeted Attack Report iPhone Security Warning: Apple Expands Protection After Targeted Attack Report iPhone Security Warning: Apple Expands Protection After Targeted Attack Report
iPhone Security Warning: Apple Expands Protection After Targeted Attack Report Apple’s warning about a highly sophisticated attack is bringing fresh attention to a security step iPhone users should check. The company released iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11 on Monday, Oct. 26, extending protection against a security flaw to older devices, including the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, according to Apple’s security advisory. Apple says it is aware of a report that the flaw may have been exploited in an “extremely sophisticated attack” targeting specific individuals using versions of iOS before iOS 27. That wording matters: The advisory describes a potentially targeted attack…

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Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States
Popular Butter Brand Faces Recall Across 10 States A butter product is under recall, giving shoppers a reason to check what is tucked inside their refrigerators and freezers. The recall covers Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter, according to an FDA enforcement report. The agency lists yeast, mold, and E. coli as the reason. Prosperity Organic Foods Inc., based in Boise, Idaho, voluntarily initiated the recall Friday, Sept. 11. The FDA classified it as Class II on Friday, Oct. 23, and lists its status as ongoing. The affected product was distributed in 10 states: Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana,…

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Dream Job Offers $112 An Hour To Play GTA 6 Ahead Of Highly Anticipated Launch Dream Job Offers $112 An Hour To Play GTA 6 Ahead Of Highly Anticipated Launch Dream Job Offers $112 An Hour To Play GTA 6 Ahead Of Highly Anticipated Launch
Dream Job Offers $112 An Hour To Play GTA 6 Ahead Of Highly Anticipated Launch If you've been desperately waiting to get back to Vice City, a new dream job could actually pay you to roam around Leonida. Virgin Media Ireland is looking for one lucky gamer to play the highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto VI" for eight hours and share their thoughts on the video game. The company is offering 100 euros (about $112) per hour, for a total of nearly $900. The game will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S for $79.99 on Thursday, Nov. 19. "GTA 6 is the biggest game launch in years, maybe ever," a Virgin Media spokesperson said. "Gamers all over the…

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Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify
Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify Millions of Americans who purchased certain generic prescription drugs could qualify for payouts from more than $530 million in settlements. Several major drug manufacturers agreed to settle class-action lawsuits accusing them of violating antitrust and consumer protection laws by working together to raise prescription drug prices. The settlements involve Apotex and Heritage, Sandoz, and Sun/Taro, USA Today reported. Consumers and third-party payers may qualify if they purchased certain generic medications in the US between Friday, May 1, 2009, and Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. The set…

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Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak
Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak The Taurid meteor shower is approaching a peak that could give skywatchers a bright reason to stay up late. The Southern Taurids’ November peak falls overnight Wednesday, Nov. 4, into Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the American Meteor Society’s calendar. The following night, Thursday into Friday, Nov. 6, also offers a viewing opportunity. Skywatchers across the Northeastern US should look around midnight and into the early morning hours, weather permitting. That is when Taurus, the constellation from which the meteors appear to originate, sits high in the sky. The attraction is brightness …

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2 Missing College Students, Including NYer, Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip 2 Missing College Students, Including NYer, Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip 2 Missing College Students, Including NYer, Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip
2 Missing College Students, Including NYer, Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip Two college students who vanished during a mountain hiking trip have been found dead, ending a search that stretched across snow-covered terrain. Jackson Donlon, 20, and Kaden Matsuda, 19, were discovered near each other in a basin of West Apostle Mountain in Colorado’s Chaffee County around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, authorities said. Authorities identified Donlon as being from New York but have not released his hometown or specified where in the state he lived. Both attended Colorado Mountain College’s Leadville campus, according to ABC affiliate Denver7. Matsuda was studying to becom…

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Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak
Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Flu’s early rise is putting the timing of this season’s peak in focus, but the calendar offers clues rather than guarantees. US influenza activity most often peaks between December and February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  That means December falls at the beginning of the typical peak window, though the agency’s historical summary does not predict when this season will reach its highest point. February was the most common peak month in the CDC’s historical tally, followed by December. Some seasons peaked in March. An early increase alone does not est…

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Americans Among Victims In High-Speed Spain Train Collision Killing At Least 69 Americans Among Victims In High-Speed Spain Train Collision Killing At Least 69 Americans Among Victims In High-Speed Spain Train Collision Killing At Least 69
Americans Among Victims In High-Speed Spain Train Collision Killing At Least 69 Americans are among the victims of a high-speed train collision in Spain, as investigators examine how a journey along a major high-speed route ended in disaster. The catastrophic crash occurred near Urda in Toledo province on Wednesday, Oct. 28. At least 69 people died, according to Madrid-based media outlet El País. Multiple reports say about 100 others were injured. Toledo is located about 45 miles south of Madrid. The US State Department confirmed that several Americans were injured and said it was working with local authorities to assist them, ABC News reported. The department ha…

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CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know
CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know Germs that can outsmart lifesaving medicines are posing a growing threat, and the CDC’s latest assessment identifies which ones warrant the greatest concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new “Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report” identifies 19 threats responsible for an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths annually in the US. Infections associated with hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings account for more than 42,000 of those deaths and nearly $12 billion in medical costs, according to the CDC report. Antimicrobial resistance develops…

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