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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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Judge ‘Disgusted’ With Convicted NY Shooter’s Continued Denials, Drops The Hammer: Authorities Judge ‘Disgusted’ With Convicted NY Shooter’s Continued Denials, Drops The Hammer: Authorities Judge ‘Disgusted’ With Convicted NY Shooter’s Continued Denials, Drops The Hammer: Authorities
Judge ‘Disgusted’ With Convicted NY Shooter’s Continued Denials, Drops The Hammer: Authorities A Capital Region woman who fired through a car’s trunk and nearly killed a young woman sitting in the backseat was sentenced to prison time Friday, Oct. 16, authorities said. Celanna Smith, 26, of Rensselaer, was sentenced to 16 years in state prison and five years of probation on her attempted murder conviction, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said. Judge Andra Ackerman delivered the sentence and said she was “disgusted” that Smith continued to deny her role in the shooting. Smith, her friends, and another group of people were involved in a confrontation on an Albany street a…

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Facebook Threats, ‘Concerning’ Posts Lead To Capital Region Man’s Conviction: Authorities Facebook Threats, ‘Concerning’ Posts Lead To Capital Region Man’s Conviction: Authorities Facebook Threats, ‘Concerning’ Posts Lead To Capital Region Man’s Conviction: Authorities
Facebook Threats, ‘Concerning’ Posts Lead To Capital Region Man’s Conviction: Authorities A Capital Region man who posted threatening Facebook videos in violation of a protection order is facing jail time, authorities announced Thursday, Oct. 15. Jeremy Roberts, 42, of Duanesburg, was convicted of first-degree criminal contempt on Wednesday, Oct. 7 for violating the protection order, the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s office said. Roberts, who used to live in Troy, was the subject of a protective order when he posted Facebook videos on Sept. 2, 2025, that were “aimed at the protected party,” the DA’s office said. He was arrested the next day following an investigation fr…

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Loaded .45-Caliber Handgun Found At Capital Region Traffic Stop, Two Arrested: Police Loaded .45-Caliber Handgun Found At Capital Region Traffic Stop, Two Arrested: Police Loaded .45-Caliber Handgun Found At Capital Region Traffic Stop, Two Arrested: Police
Loaded .45-Caliber Handgun Found At Capital Region Traffic Stop, Two Arrested: Police A Thruway traffic stop in the Capital Region ended with the driver charged with DWI and his passenger facing felony weapons charges, police said Friday, Oct. 16. Kip E. Asmus, 44, of Schenectady, and Devin Francis Holly, 25, of Cohoes, were arrested after troopers stopped a northbound 2015 GMC pickup on Interstate 87 in Catskill shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, police said. Asmus was initially stopped for traffic violations, but then troopers spotted a loaded .45-caliber handgun in the vehicle and determined it belonged to Holly, investigators said. Holly did not have a permit for t…

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Corvette Tops 150 MPH In Capital Region Chase, Later Found Burning: Police Corvette Tops 150 MPH In Capital Region Chase, Later Found Burning: Police Corvette Tops 150 MPH In Capital Region Chase, Later Found Burning: Police
Corvette Tops 150 MPH In Capital Region Chase, Later Found Burning: Police A Capital Region man hit 150 mph in his Corvette, led police on a high-speed chase, then abandoned the vehicle on fire, authorities said. Logan J. Powers, 28, of Waterford, also proceeded to lie to the investigating state troopers following the chase Monday, Oct. 12, New York State Police said. Law enforcement figured out Powers’ ruse and arrested him Wednesday, Oct. 14, officials said. Powers’ blue Corvette was spotted doing 150 mph southbound on Route 9 through Clifton Park around 10:20 p.m. Monday, and state troopers attempted to pull it over, investigators said. The driver sped off and …

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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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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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World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore
World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore Passengers aboard a Jersey Shore fishing boat got a rare surprise when a massive shark estimated at nearly 30 feet long appeared alongside their vessel nearly 100 miles offshore. The encounter happened Saturday morning, Oct. 10, aboard the Jamaica, a party fishing boat based in Brielle, Capt. Erik Bogan told Daily Voice. The boat had departed Brielle at 6 p.m. Friday for a 22-hour offshore tuna fishing trip, traveling 97 miles to Hudson Canyon before anchoring around 12:30 a.m. The crew spent the night tossing fish into the water to attract tuna, swordfish and other marine life. Just after…

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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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Popular Health-Focused Grocery Launching Second Capital Region Location Popular Health-Focused Grocery Launching Second Capital Region Location Popular Health-Focused Grocery Launching Second Capital Region Location
Popular Health-Focused Grocery Launching Second Capital Region Location A popular health-focused grocery store is expanding in the Capital District, with a grand opening set for Wednesday, Oct. 14. Healthy Living will open its fourth store and second in the region on Wednesday, with a full opening set for Thursday, Oct. 15 in Clifton Park, the company announced. “We knew we wanted more locations in the Capital Region. We looked for over a year,” Healthy Living CEO Eli Lesser-Goldsmith told Daily Voice. “One of our mantras is: Great communities need great grocery shopping.” Lesser-Goldsmith’s mother, Katy Lesser, launched Healthy Living in 1986 in Burlington, V…

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Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade
Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade The woman who oversaw some of Netflix's biggest hits, including "Stranger Things," "Wednesday," and "Squid Game," is leaving the streaming giant after nearly a decade. Bela Bajaria, Netflix's chief content officer, is departing the company, Netflix announced Thursday, Oct. 15. Peter Rice, a former Disney and Fox executive, will replace her beginning Monday, Oct. 26. The shakeup comes one day after Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters told employees on Wednesday, Oct. 14, that the company was cutting about 1,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce, in its largest round of layoffs yet d…

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Uninvited Teen Admits Killing 15-Year-Old At Long Island House Party: Authorities Uninvited Teen Admits Killing 15-Year-Old At Long Island House Party: Authorities Uninvited Teen Admits Killing 15-Year-Old At Long Island House Party: Authorities
Uninvited Teen Admits Killing 15-Year-Old At Long Island House Party: Authorities A Long Island teen who showed up uninvited to a house party admitted to fatally stabbing a 15-year-old boy after being asked to leave, prosecutors said. Aiden Zachary, 18, of Syosset, pleaded guilty Thursday, Oct. 15 to first-degree manslaughter in the killing of Liam Delemo, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Though he was not invited, Zachary showed up at a large house party in West Babylon around 10 p.m. Nov. 3, 2025, prosecutors said. He was 17 at the time. After being asked to leave, Zachary got into an altercation with Delemo, investigators said. As the dispute escal…

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Second Suspect Nabbed In Albany Murder Case, Plotted With First Suspect: Investigators Second Suspect Nabbed In Albany Murder Case, Plotted With First Suspect: Investigators Second Suspect Nabbed In Albany Murder Case, Plotted With First Suspect: Investigators
Second Suspect Nabbed In Albany Murder Case, Plotted With First Suspect: Investigators A second Albany man has been arrested and charged with murder in a deadly shooting, authorities announced Thursday, Oct. 15. Jonathan Rampersad, 24, was indicted for second-degree murder in the killing of Arell Agapito, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said. Rampersad is the second man charged in Agapito’s killing, following the arrest of 23-year-old Khaliq Ibrahim on Monday, Oct. 5, according to authorities. Both Rampersad and Ibrahim pleaded not guilty at their arraignments Thursday, officials said. Ibrahim and Rampersad collaborated to kill Agapito, with Ibrahim firing the f…

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Attacker Escapes After Shooting 15-Year-Old Girl In Capital Region: Police Attacker Escapes After Shooting 15-Year-Old Girl In Capital Region: Police Attacker Escapes After Shooting 15-Year-Old Girl In Capital Region: Police
Attacker Escapes After Shooting 15-Year-Old Girl In Capital Region: Police A 15-year-old girl was shot in the leg in Albany on Wednesday evening, Oct. 14 and is expected to survive, police said. Cops responded to reports of gunfire near Ash Grove Place and Trinity Place around 6:35 p.m. and found the wounded teen nearby, the Albany Police Department said. Albany firefighters and emergency personnel treated the girl at the scene before taking her to Albany Medical Center with injuries that were not life-threatening, police said. Investigators determined the girl was shot at the same intersection where she was found, according to authorities. No suspects have been…

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Romanian 'Bonnie And Clyde' Arrested In Sprawling Jewelry Theft Spree That Reached NY: Feds Romanian 'Bonnie And Clyde' Arrested In Sprawling Jewelry Theft Spree That Reached NY: Feds Romanian 'Bonnie And Clyde' Arrested In Sprawling Jewelry Theft Spree That Reached NY: Feds
Romanian 'Bonnie And Clyde' Arrested In Sprawling Jewelry Theft Spree That Reached NY: Feds A modern-day Bonnie and Clyde traded bank robberies for stolen necklaces, using hugs and sleight of hand to make off with thousands of dollars in jewelry from unsuspecting victims in Maryland and beyond, according to DHS. The Romanian couple, Rudi Lacatusu and Mirabela Lacatusu, have been linked to at least 14 reported jewelry thefts across Maryland, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, prompting federal authorities to compare them to one of America's most notorious criminal duos. "This 'Bonnie and Clyde' illegal alien couple from Romania has been charged with grand larceny after allegedl…

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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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Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get
Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club is offering a Thanksgiving dinner deal for less than $10 per person as rising grocery prices continue putting pressure on American families. The wholesale retailer is selling a full Thanksgiving meal that can feed 16 people for under $160, Sam's Club announced in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 15. The meal includes 11 different types of food and can be prepared in about two hours. The holiday feast features turkey, ham, and many other Thanksgiving favorites. The meal will be available for Sam's Club members starting on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Sam's Club said it spent nea…

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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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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself
These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports
Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports A popular cookie chain has closed dozens of stores nationwide in 2026, including several in the Northeast, amid plunging sales and growing financial problems, according to reports. At least 60 Crumbl locations have permanently closed in 2026 as of Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to the fan-run website Crumbl Cookie Flavors. The closures come as the chain faces declining customer traffic and concerns that more stores could shutter. Crumbl was founded in Utah in 2017 and became the nation's largest cookie chain in 2023. The company has grown to more than 1,000 locations nationwid…

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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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Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get
Sam's Club Rolls Out Huge Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Inflation Rises: What You'll Get Sam's Club is offering a Thanksgiving dinner deal for less than $10 per person as rising grocery prices continue putting pressure on American families. The wholesale retailer is selling a full Thanksgiving meal that can feed 16 people for under $160, Sam's Club announced in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 15. The meal includes 11 different types of food and can be prepared in about two hours. The holiday feast features turkey, ham, and many other Thanksgiving favorites. The meal will be available for Sam's Club members starting on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Sam's Club said it spent nea…

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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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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself
These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports
Crumbl Closes 60 Stores As Cookie Empire Struggles With Plummeting Sales: Reports A popular cookie chain has closed dozens of stores nationwide in 2026, including several in the Northeast, amid plunging sales and growing financial problems, according to reports. At least 60 Crumbl locations have permanently closed in 2026 as of Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to the fan-run website Crumbl Cookie Flavors. The closures come as the chain faces declining customer traffic and concerns that more stores could shutter. Crumbl was founded in Utah in 2017 and became the nation's largest cookie chain in 2023. The company has grown to more than 1,000 locations nationwid…

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Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Turbulent Tenure Of Less Than A Week: Report Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Turbulent Tenure Of Less Than A Week: Report Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Turbulent Tenure Of Less Than A Week: Report
Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Turbulent Tenure Of Less Than A Week: Report A White House appointment billed as a fresh start has ended almost before it began. President Donald Trump fired White House press secretary Katie Zacharia on Friday, Oct. 16, after less than a week in the job, The New York Times reported, citing three people familiar with the matter. Zacharia's appointment to the position was announced Friday, Oct. 9. Trump told reporters earlier in the day that he had encouraged the 41-year-old Zacharia to reconsider remaining in the highly visible position. “Honestly, if I were you, I’d reconsider,” Trump said while recounting their conversation. “Kati…

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Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant
Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating Covid-19 Variant The COVID-19 variant picture is shifting again, with one widely circulating strain drawing attention for an unusual symptom. CDC genomic surveillance identifies SW.2 as the leading US strain. The latest available estimates place it at 21 percent of cases, followed by XFG.1.1 at 16 percent and RW.1.1 at 9 percent, according to a Nebraska Medicine report. XFG, commonly called “Stratus,” has been associated with a hoarse, scratchy, or raspy voice. Patients may also develop a sore throat, dry cough, fever, fatigue, and other familiar COVID-19 symptoms. Wired reported that doctors identified ho…

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'Weaponized Pooping': Women Accuse Men Of Hiding On Toilets To Dodge Chores 'Weaponized Pooping': Women Accuse Men Of Hiding On Toilets To Dodge Chores 'Weaponized Pooping': Women Accuse Men Of Hiding On Toilets To Dodge Chores
'Weaponized Pooping': Women Accuse Men Of Hiding On Toilets To Dodge Chores A woman's essay about men spending too much time on the toilet has sparked a full-blown battle of the sexes, with women sharing horror stories and men firing back over what some see as the last place they can get some peace. Olivia Howell, CEO of Fresh Start Registry, a divorce support network, published a Substack essay titled "We Need to Talk About Weaponized Pooping" in September. In it, Howell recalled waiting at the top of the stairs as a child for her father to finish using the bathroom, long before smartphones existed. Back then, men brought books and magazines into the bathroom…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post 'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post 'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post
'DWTS' Star Almost Went 'Will Smith' On Judge, He Says In Deleted Post "Dancing With the Stars" pro and Bergen County, NJ resident Val Chmerkovskiy has issued a public apology after referencing Will Smith's infamous 2022 Oscars slap in a since-deleted social media post. The day after the show's first-ever "Super Bowl Night," Chmerkovskiy wrote on TikTok, "You almost saw Fresh Prince enter the ballroom last night." The post appeared to be directed at judge Carrie Ann Inaba following a tense exchange with fellow pro Jenna Johnson, who is Chmerkovskiy's wife. Inaba had criticized Johnson's choreography with partner Harry Shum Jr., saying their samba lacked dance…

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New Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie New Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie New Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie
New Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie The story behind legendary designer Bob Mackie’s death has become more complicated than first disclosed. A death certificate obtained by Us Weekly lists a subarachnoid hemorrhage and blunt head trauma as immediate causes of death. Mackie was 87. A subarachnoid hemorrhage occurs when there is bleeding in the space surrounding the brain. The records say Mackie suffered a fall on Friday, Sept. 11, at the home of his longtime design director, Joseph McFate. Mackie had been staying in McFate’s guest house, and a healthcare professional was present when he fell, his representative told the …

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