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NBA Prank Backfires: Viral Fake Fan Shot Costs Wizards In April Fools' Day Gone Wrong NBA Prank Backfires: Viral Fake Fan Shot Costs Wizards In April Fools' Day Gone Wrong
NBA Prank Backfires: Viral Fake Fan Shot Costs Wizards In April Fools' Day Gone Wrong The Washington Wizards lost twice on Wednesday: Once to the 76ers and again in the court of public opinion. An April Fools' "skit" on Wednesday went wrong for the NBA team, which had an actor who was in on it all blindfolded at half-court. The actor, who they called Jackson and presented as an unassuming fan, hurled the ball toward the basket — an airball.  Everyone on the court cheered and presented the "fan" (the actor) with a $10,000 check.  With mascots, "Jackson," and the crowd going wild, they ran back the shot, which had actually soared over the backboard. Clips o…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Erika Kirk's Town Hall Flops In Ratings Despite Heavy CBS Promotion Erika Kirk's Town Hall Flops In Ratings Despite Heavy CBS Promotion
Erika Kirk's Town Hall Flops In Ratings Despite Heavy CBS Promotion A primetime town hall with the widow of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk tanked in the ratings after critics blasted CBS News for hosting the discussion amid the network's conservative shift. According to Nielsen data, "A Town Hall With Erika Kirk" drew about 1.867 million viewers on Saturday, Dec. 13. The hourlong special was down 11% in total viewership compared to CBS's usual programming in the same time slot year to date, The Independent reported. The drop was far steeper among adults ages 25 to 54, where viewership fell 41% in the demographic most desired by ad…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Trump's Chief Of Staff Breaks Silence In Rare Inside Look At Second Term Trump's Chief Of Staff Breaks Silence In Rare Inside Look At Second Term
Trump's Chief Of Staff Breaks Silence In Rare Inside Look At Second Term The White House Chief of Staff made stunningly candid public comments about President Donald Trump's first year back in office during a wide-ranging series of interviews. Vanity Fair published an extensive, two-part profile of Susie Wiles on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Wiles is notably the daughter of Pat Summerall, an iconic NFL play-by-play announcer who called games alongside John Madden on CBS and Fox for more than two decades. Over months of conversations with author and documentarian Chris Whipple, Wiles gave an unfiltered, inside look at Trump's 2024 campaign and the most controversial decisio…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Longtime NY EMT, Domestic Violence Advocate Faces Cancer Battle: Community Stepping Up Longtime NY EMT, Domestic Violence Advocate Faces Cancer Battle: Community Stepping Up
Longtime NY EMT, Domestic Violence Advocate Faces Cancer Battle: Community Stepping Up The Dutchess County community is rallying around a longtime EMT and volunteer leader who is now facing a devastating cancer diagnosis.  Deborah Cortes, a dedicated first responder and community organizer from Beacon, was recently diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.  Cortes, a proud mother and spouse, has worked in healthcare for nearly 30 years and served as an EMT across multiple agencies, including Empress Ambulance, Vassar College EMS, and, most recently, Marbletown First Aid.  For 17 years, she has also volunteered with the Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps, where…

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by Ben Crnic
News
NY Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At Coldplay Show NY Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At Coldplay Show
NY Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At Coldplay Show It's been far from "Paradise" for Astronomer after the company's CEO and human resources chief were spotted having a suspected affair at a Coldplay concert. Searches for the word "Astronomer" exploded in the aftermath of the scandalous moment caught on camera at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. According to Google Trends, the term saw very little traffic until interest surged on the morning of Thursday, July 17. The New York artificial intelligence firm's CEO, Andy Byron, and chief people officer, Kristin Cabot, appeared on the "kiss cam" during Coldplay's show on Wednesday, July…

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by Chris Spiker
Readers Choice
Best Marketing Firm In The Hudson Valley In 2024: GMG Public Relations, Inc. Best Marketing Firm In The Hudson Valley In 2024: GMG Public Relations, Inc.
Best Marketing Firm In The Hudson Valley In 2024: GMG Public Relations, Inc. We are thrilled to announce that GMG Public Relations, Inc. has been named Best Marketing Firm in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, GMG Public Relations is an award-winning public relations and marketing agency. Established in 1991, per its website, GMG is known for its creativity, tenacity, integrity, and hands-on support, helping clients increase their visibility for over three decades. Risa B. Hoag, president of GMG Public Relations, Inc. Photo supplied by GMG Public Relations, Inc. President Risa B. Hoag expressed her gr…

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