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This Westchester School District Ranks In Top 15 In America, New Report Says This Westchester School District Ranks In Top 15 In America, New Report Says
This Westchester School District Ranks In Top 15 In America, New Report Says A school district in Westchester has been recognized as one of the best in the entire country, according to new rankings.  The Scarsdale Union Free School District has placed No. 11 in America, according to Niche's new 2023 rankings of the top school districts in the country.  According to Niche, the organization uses "a series of steps to ensure statistical rigor and useful guidance in the school choice experience," according to its website. A detailed explanation of the criteria used to rank the school districts can be read by clicking here.  In addition to ranking as one …

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Here's Percentage Of Parents Who Fear Their Kids Are Becoming ‘Internet Zombies,' Survey Says Here's Percentage Of Parents Who Fear Their Kids Are Becoming ‘Internet Zombies,' Survey Says
Here's Percentage Of Parents Who Fear Their Kids Are Becoming ‘Internet Zombies,' Survey Says A large majority of parents in America are concerned that their children’s time spent mindlessly scrolling through social media, playing games, and bingeing streaming services are turning them into “Internet zombies.” A new survey polling 2,000 parents of school-aged children found that 64 percent are concerned about the amount of screen time their kids spend on the Internet, while two-thirds believe that their overall behavior has been altered due to the amount of time spent online. The poll from studyfinds.org said that while 71 percent of parents trust their children to peruse the Inter…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
No Freedom From High Gas Prices For Fourth Of July Travelers, AAA Says No Freedom From High Gas Prices For Fourth Of July Travelers, AAA Says
No Freedom From High Gas Prices For Fourth Of July Travelers, AAA Says With America on the mend from the COVID-19 pandemic, millions are expected to hit the road for the holiday weekend, though there will be no relief at the pump as gas prices remain sky-high. Approximately 47.7 million Americans are expected to travel between Thursday, July 1, and Monday, July 5 - a dramatic upturn from a year ago - with more than 43 million expected to travel by car, despite elevated gas prices. As of Wednesday, June 30, the average price per gallon at the pump nationally has hit $3.12 cents, up from $3.07 a week ago, $3.04 a month ago, and up nearly a dollar from $2.18 a ye…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Survey Reveals Americans' Favorite Vegetables By State Survey Reveals Americans' Favorite Vegetables By State
Survey Reveals Americans' Favorite Vegetables By State Sorry President George H.W. Bush, who once famously said, "I do not like broccoli," it is America's favorite vegetable according to a survey by vegetable guru Green Giant. The company released the findings on Monday, June 14, from its annual survey of what veggies Americans are eating and in what part of the country. Broccoli secured the No. 1 spot, yet again, as America's favorite vegetable, followed by carrots and corn.  Broccoli came in as America's favorite veggie once again.Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash During the survey, Green Giant polled over 5,000 Americans in an open-ende…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
COVID-19: CDC Director Warns Of 'Impending Doom,' As US Cases Rise; Biden Takes New Action COVID-19: CDC Director Warns Of 'Impending Doom,' As US Cases Rise; Biden Takes New Action
Covid-19: CDC Director Warns Of 'Impending Doom,' As US Cases Rise; Biden Takes New Action Alarm bells are ringing and red flags are flying for Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as she senses “impending doom” as the number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise amid a possible fourth wave, as the White House announced new actions. An emotional Walensky's voice broke during a briefing on Monday, March 29 as she cautioned Americans not to get complacent as a new wave of the virus could hit the country. “I’m (going to) lose the script and I’m going to reflect on the recurring feeling I have of impending doom,” she said from the W…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: CDC Director Warns Of 'Avoidable Rise In Cases,' Says US Is At Fork In Road COVID-19: CDC Director Warns Of 'Avoidable Rise In Cases,' Says US Is At Fork In Road
Covid-19: CDC Director Warns Of 'Avoidable Rise In Cases,' Says US Is At Fork In Road Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky is urging Americans to remain vigilant so the country doesn’t see an “avoidable rise in cases." Walensky warned on Monday, March 22 that another surge similar to what happened in the winter is “avoidable” as the federal government ramps up production and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. “I get it. We all want to return to our everyday activities and spend time with our friends, family, and loved ones,” she said. “But we must find the fortitude to hang in there just a bit longer. "We are at a critical point in this …

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: One-Dose, Easy-To-Store New Vaccine Gets FDA Approval, Nears OK For Emergency Use COVID-19: One-Dose, Easy-To-Store New Vaccine Gets FDA Approval, Nears OK For Emergency Use
Covid-19: One-Dose, Easy-To-Store New Vaccine Gets FDA Approval, Nears OK For Emergency Use The Food and Drug Administration's staff has endorsed Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, paving the way for the one-dose shot to receive its final approval for emergency use in America by a final committee. This week, the FDA announced it supported the approval of the vaccine, which is easier to store and would represent a third vaccination option for those looking to get inoculated as the country combats the virus. The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee is expected to meet on Friday, Feb. 26 to determine whether the new vaccine is via…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Shocking New Survey Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Say Political Violence May Be Necessary Shocking New Survey Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Say Political Violence May Be Necessary
Shocking New Survey Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Say Political Violence May Be Necessary A significant number of Americans believe that violence may be necessary to improve national politics and policies, according to a new study. On Thursday, Feb. 10, the American Survey Center revealed that nearly one-third of Americans (29 percent) agreed with the statement “If elected leaders will not protect America, the people must do it themselves even if it requires taking violent actions.” Nearly 70 percent of Americans rejected violence as a means to political ends, according to the survey. The American Perspectives Survey, January 2021, took the nation’s pulse on a variety of topics…

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by Kristin Palpini
Lifestyle
Money Buys Happiness: Here's How Much You Need To Find Joy, Study Says Money Buys Happiness: Here's How Much You Need To Find Joy, Study Says
Money Buys Happiness: Here's How Much You Need To Find Joy, Study Says People who think money can’t buy happiness are woefully mistaken, according to a new study. A University of Pennsylvania study recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that people who earn $85,000 or more per year are happier than those who earn less. And the more money you earn, the happier you are. This contradicts common knowledge and refutes an earlier study that found there is a cap on how much happiness money can buy. Once a person earns at least $75,000 per year additional money won’t buy additional happiness, according to a 2010 Princeton Uni…

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by Kristin Palpini
News
COVID-19: CDC Expected To Shorten Quarantine Period For Virus COVID-19: CDC Expected To Shorten Quarantine Period For Virus
Covid-19: CDC Expected To Shorten Quarantine Period For Virus The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may be altering its guidance on how long someone exposed to COVID-19 should quarantine to avoid the spread of the virus. Currently, federal health officials are recommending that anyone who comes into contact with someone infected with COVID-19 quarantine for a minimum of 14 days. However, despite a new spike in COVID-19 cases across the country, officials are in the process of reducing that period to between seven and 10 days, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The logic behind the switch, according to the CDC, comes in…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Photos: They Love A Parade - Cuomo Marches With Clintons On Memorial Day In New Castle Photos: They Love A Parade - Cuomo Marches With Clintons On Memorial Day In New Castle
Photos: They Love A Parade - Cuomo Marches With Clintons On Memorial Day In New Castle Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo marched alongside fellow New Castle residents, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in the town's annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. "As we spend time with our loved ones this Memorial Day, let us pause to remember and honor all the New Yorkers who gave their lives while defending our country, our freedom and our democracy,” Cuomo said. “The men and women in our nation's armed services have made unimaginable sacrifices while answering the call to serve, and it is because of their courage that America remains a true beaco…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Honda Recalls 232,000 Vehicles Due To Malfunctioning Software Honda Recalls 232,000 Vehicles Due To Malfunctioning Software
Honda Recalls 232,000 Vehicles Due To Malfunctioning Software Back it up! But look twice. Honda announced it is recalling 232,000 2019 and 2019 Accord and Insight hybrid cars in America due to malfunctioning software involving the vehicles’ rear camera display. An additional 23,000 are being recalled in Canada and overseas. According to Honda, the rear camera display on the impacted vehicles do not show proper images when the driver shifts into reverse, which can pose certain threats and does not comply with regulations. The company said the software will be updated free of charge. There have been no reports of injuries or incidents involving any mal…

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by Zak Failla