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Stabbed In The Back, Literally: Man Charged With Knifing Victim During LI Dispute Stabbed In The Back, Literally: Man Charged With Knifing Victim During LI Dispute Stabbed In The Back, Literally: Man Charged With Knifing Victim During LI Dispute
Stabbed In The Back, Literally: Man Charged With Knifing Victim During LI Dispute A 63-year-old man was stabbed in the back and slashed across the face during an argument at a Long Island home, police said. Sanjay Sean Singh, 38, of Baldwin, was arrested following the attack at a residence in Baldwin around 3:50 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Nassau County Police said. Officers responding to a disturbance found that Singh had been arguing with the victim when the dispute turned violent, detectives said. Singh allegedly stabbed the man in the back with a knife, slashed his face and fled. Officers located Singh nearby and arrested him without incident. The victim was tak…

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October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance
October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance One of autumn’s signature meteor showers is approaching its peak, but catching its brightest moments will take more than a quick glance outside. The Orionids peak overnight Wednesday, Oct. 21, into Thursday, Oct. 22, NASA says. Known for their speed and brightness, the meteors can leave glowing trails and occasionally produce brilliant fireballs. The shower typically delivers about 10 to 20 meteors per hour under dark skies. This year, however, moonlight will make some of the fainter streaks harder to spot. A waxing gibbous moon will brighten the sky during part of the peak night, accordin…

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Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study
Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Halloween candy prices have skyrocketed over the last several years as stubborn inflation continues driving up costs for American families, according to a study. The average price of a 100-piece bag of Halloween candy has climbed 71% since 2021, according to a new FinanceBuzz study. That's more than triple the national inflation rate of 22% during the same period. The personal finance website found that a 100-piece bag of assorted Halloween candy costs an average of $16.96 in 2026, compared with $9.91 in 2021. FinanceBuzz analyzed prices at Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Albert…

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Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall
Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall More than 30,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled because a software problem could cause them to suddenly lose power while driving on highways. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 30,978 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid SUVs from the 2026 model year, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The RAV4s were built between Tuesday, July 22, 2025, and Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. The problem involves software that controls the SUVs' electric motors. The system may not start properly, causing the vehicles to have trouble maintai…

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NJ Attorney Among 2 DUI Drivers Charged In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Nurse: Report NJ Attorney Among 2 DUI Drivers Charged In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Nurse: Report NJ Attorney Among 2 DUI Drivers Charged In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Nurse: Report
NJ Attorney Among 2 DUI Drivers Charged In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Nurse: Report Two New Jersey women, including a 36-year-old attorney, have been charged with drunk driving following a three-vehicle crash on Staten Island that killed a 66-year-old woman, authorities said. Shannon Theodore, 36, of Somerset, who was identified as a lawyer by Staten Island Advance, was driving a 2019 Range Rover Velar northbound in the southbound lanes of the West Shore Expressway when she collided head-on with a 2025 Kia Seltos around 5:36 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, the New York Police Department said. The Kia's driver, Duck Park, 66, of Staten Island, was pronounced dead at the sc…

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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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Bus Driver Loses Job Over Roadside Rescue, PETA Just Joined Push To Help Her Get It Back Bus Driver Loses Job Over Roadside Rescue, PETA Just Joined Push To Help Her Get It Back Bus Driver Loses Job Over Roadside Rescue, PETA Just Joined Push To Help Her Get It Back
Bus Driver Loses Job Over Roadside Rescue, PETA Just Joined Push To Help Her Get It Back Helping an injured kitten on the side of a Maryland road has cost a longtime school bus driver her livelihood. Now, thousands of people are fighting to get her back behind the wheel. Cynthia Morgan, 67, spent 11 years transporting students in Harford County. This month, she was removed from her position along the North Harford Elementary School route after allowing a 10-year-old boy to rescue a kitten along Heaps School Road in Pylesville. The incident has drawn national attention, with nearly 12,000 people signing a petition demanding her reinstatement. A GoFundMe is helping offset he…

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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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Dutchess County Girl Undergoes 9 Brain Surgeries In 7 Months: Here's How To Help Her Family Dutchess County Girl Undergoes 9 Brain Surgeries In 7 Months: Here's How To Help Her Family Dutchess County Girl Undergoes 9 Brain Surgeries In 7 Months: Here's How To Help Her Family
Dutchess County Girl Undergoes 9 Brain Surgeries In 7 Months: Here's How To Help Her Family A Dutchess County family is receiving an outpouring of support as their 4-year-old daughter battles serious medical complications that have required nine brain surgeries in just seven months. Libby Keefe of Poughkeepsie underwent her latest brain surgery on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Boston Children's Hospital, where she remains hospitalized following complications, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched Friday, Oct. 9.  In the wake of Libby's medical struggles, IAEP Local 20 and IAFF Local 2623 have organized the campaign to support Libby's parents, Debbie and Ryan Keefe, w…

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'Lynching' Halloween Display Draws Outrage In Pennsylvania Town 'Lynching' Halloween Display Draws Outrage In Pennsylvania Town 'Lynching' Halloween Display Draws Outrage In Pennsylvania Town
'Lynching' Halloween Display Draws Outrage In Pennsylvania Town A Pennsylvania homeowner's Halloween display featuring tombstones and bodies wrapped in bags hanging from a tree with nooses around their necks has sparked outrage from the NAACP and local residents. The display at Cleveland Street and Farragut Avenue in Bristol Borough, Bucks County, has drawn criticism over its resemblance to lynching, with the NAACP calling the imagery deeply harmful. Residents raised concerns about the decorations during a borough council meeting earlier in the week, as reported by Lower Bucks Source. One resident called the display offensive. In response, Council Pres…

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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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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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Employee Pockets Over $4K In Customer Payments In Dutchess County, Police Say Employee Pockets Over $4K In Customer Payments In Dutchess County, Police Say Employee Pockets Over $4K In Customer Payments In Dutchess County, Police Say
Employee Pockets Over $4K In Customer Payments In Dutchess County, Police Say A woman is facing charges after police said she collected thousands of dollars in customer payments through her personal account instead of turning the money over to the Dutchess County business where she worked. Poughkeepsie resident Shakeema L. Winters, 38, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 13, following an investigation into thefts at a private business in East Fishkill, New York State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 16. The investigation began in May 2026, when the business received multiple complaints from customers who said they had paid for services but the company had no record of rece…

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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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Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check
Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check A nationwide meat and poultry recall has prompted federal food safety officials to warn consumers to check their refrigerators before their next meal. Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat products because they may have been stored at improper temperatures, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The recalled products were shipped to retail and foodservice locations nationwide and in Hong Kong. They were produced approximately between Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, Oct. 7. Consumers who have the…

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Several Fires Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Laminating Machines Several Fires Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Laminating Machines Several Fires Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Laminating Machines
Several Fires Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Laminating Machines More than 53,000 laminating machines are being recalled after several caught fire. 3M Company recalled about 53,634 Scotch Thermal Laminators, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 15. The machines can overheat, posing a fire hazard and a risk of serious injury or death. The recall involves Scotch Thermal Laminators with model number TL1302Z. The machines are light gray or white with gray accents, have "Scotch" printed on the front, and feature a 13-inch-wide laminating slot and a carrying handle on the right side. The company has received 63 reports of the lam…

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Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life' Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life' Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life'
Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life' Two women, including one from Massachusetts, are suing Trader Joe's after claiming they were hospitalized with E. coli infections from eating chicken salad wraps sold at the grocery chain. Meaghan Egan Bright of Somerville, Massachusetts, and Gayle Gottlieb of Pembroke, North Carolina, filed the lawsuit in federal court in California. The women claim they became sick after eating Tarragon Chicken Salad Wraps purchased at Trader Joe's stores in Massachusetts and South Carolina in late August. Bright bought one of the wraps at a Trader Joe's in Boston's Allston neighborhood on Monda…

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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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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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Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check
Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check A nationwide meat and poultry recall has prompted federal food safety officials to warn consumers to check their refrigerators before their next meal. Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat products because they may have been stored at improper temperatures, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The recalled products were shipped to retail and foodservice locations nationwide and in Hong Kong. They were produced approximately between Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, Oct. 7. Consumers who have the…

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Several Fires Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Laminating Machines Several Fires Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Laminating Machines Several Fires Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Laminating Machines
Several Fires Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Laminating Machines More than 53,000 laminating machines are being recalled after several caught fire. 3M Company recalled about 53,634 Scotch Thermal Laminators, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 15. The machines can overheat, posing a fire hazard and a risk of serious injury or death. The recall involves Scotch Thermal Laminators with model number TL1302Z. The machines are light gray or white with gray accents, have "Scotch" printed on the front, and feature a 13-inch-wide laminating slot and a carrying handle on the right side. The company has received 63 reports of the lam…

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Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life' Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life' Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life'
Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life' Two women, including one from Massachusetts, are suing Trader Joe's after claiming they were hospitalized with E. coli infections from eating chicken salad wraps sold at the grocery chain. Meaghan Egan Bright of Somerville, Massachusetts, and Gayle Gottlieb of Pembroke, North Carolina, filed the lawsuit in federal court in California. The women claim they became sick after eating Tarragon Chicken Salad Wraps purchased at Trader Joe's stores in Massachusetts and South Carolina in late August. Bright bought one of the wraps at a Trader Joe's in Boston's Allston neighborhood on Monda…

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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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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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Mass Casualty Incident: Truck Plows Through Youth Soccer Fields In Kansas Mass Casualty Incident: Truck Plows Through Youth Soccer Fields In Kansas Mass Casualty Incident: Truck Plows Through Youth Soccer Fields In Kansas
Mass Casualty Incident: Truck Plows Through Youth Soccer Fields In Kansas A pickup truck drove through youth soccer fields, turning an afternoon of games into a deadly emergency, according to multiple reports. A child and an adult were killed, and multiple others were injured at the Stryker Sports Complex in northeast Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, Oct. 17. A suspect is in custody, according to CNN. Emergency crews responded around 3:25 p.m. after reports that a vehicle had driven through an active youth soccer game, according to NBC affiliate KSN-TV in Wichita. Wichita police described the emergency as a mass casualty incident involving a vehicle and said there …

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by Joe Lombardi
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USPS Flags Possible Delivery Disruptions Affecting Parts Of Hudson Valley: What To Know USPS Flags Possible Delivery Disruptions Affecting Parts Of Hudson Valley: What To Know USPS Flags Possible Delivery Disruptions Affecting Parts Of Hudson Valley: What To Know
USPS Flags Possible Delivery Disruptions Affecting Parts Of Hudson Valley: What To Know Waiting for something important in the mail? The US Postal Service warns that some deliveries could take longer to reach your doorstep. The agency’s service alerts, updated Saturday, Oct. 17, flag weather-related disruptions that could delay mail processing, transportation, and delivery in several parts of the country. The warnings cover affected areas in Hawaii, the Gulf Coast, the Southeast, the West, and the Mariana Islands. USPS also maintains state-by-state notices about local post office closures and service changes. For Northeast customers, the distinction matters: a suspension at a…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Pistachios May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals Pistachios May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals Pistachios May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals
Pistachios May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals A familiar snack is drawing scientific interest for what it might offer beyond a satisfying crunch: better sleep. Pistachios contain a combination of nutrients and plant compounds that could support sleep, according to a review published in Nutrition Research Reviews. Researchers from Augusta University, Columbia University, and Spain’s Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition examined existing evidence. Their conclusion is promising but preliminary: Trials directly testing whether eating pistachios improves human sleep are still needed. The review highlights vitamin B6, magnesi…

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New College Rankings Spotlight Career Success: Cornell, Columbia, Colgate Top NY Picks New College Rankings Spotlight Career Success: Cornell, Columbia, Colgate Top NY Picks New College Rankings Spotlight Career Success: Cornell, Columbia, Colgate Top NY Picks
New College Rankings Spotlight Career Success: Cornell, Columbia, Colgate Top NY Picks Northeast colleges are making a strong showing in a ranking focused on what happens after students leave campus. Seven of the top 10 schools in LinkedIn’s 2026 Top Colleges ranking are in the Northeast, with Princeton University taking the top spot. The second annual list identifies 50 US colleges whose graduates achieve strong career outcomes, based on LinkedIn’s alumni data. Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology give Massachusetts two places among the top four. Other Northeast schools in the top 10 include Dartmouth College, the University of Pennsylvania, Corn…

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by Joe Lombardi
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America's Richest Households Share This Trait, Survey Finds America's Richest Households Share This Trait, Survey Finds America's Richest Households Share This Trait, Survey Finds
America's Richest Households Share This Trait, Survey Finds The Americans leading the household wealth rankings share a trait that a paycheck alone cannot explain. Families headed by someone 75 or older had the highest median net worth of any age group in 2025, according to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances. Their median net worth reached $504,900, up 37 percent from 2022 after adjusting for inflation. That put the oldest families ahead of those approaching retirement or in its earlier stages. Net worth means assets minus debts. The median is the midpoint: Half of families in a group have more, and half have less. Families headed b…

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