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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Motorcade Seen On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Reports Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Motorcade Seen On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Reports Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Motorcade Seen On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Reports
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Motorcade Seen On Thruway In Hudson Valley: Reports Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's heavily escorted motorcade was spotted traveling through the Hudson Valley on Thursday morning, Sept. 24, after he landed at New York Stewart International Airport ahead of an address to the United Nations, according to reports.  Netanyahu's motorcade was seen traveling on the New York State Thruway near Monsey in Rockland County on Thursday, Sept. 24, accompanied by multiple New York State Police vehicles, The Monsey Scoop reported.  The trip followed Netanyahu's arrival at New York Stewart International Airport in Orange County earlier…

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Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes
Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes A longtime Route 23 Asian restaurant is closing its doors after nearly 14 years — but its owners are already hinting at what's next. Blossom Asian Bistro announced that Saturday, Sept. 26 will be its final day of business after the restaurant was unable to reach an agreement with its landlord. "We are truly grateful for your support and friendship over the years. It has been our pleasure to serve you, and we sincerely thank you for being part of our journey," the restaurant said. Blossom Asian Bistro has been serving customers since 2012, according to its website. The restaurant specialize…

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Inside Vermella Paramus: New Luxury Apartments Feature Pool, Speakeasy, Private Theater Inside Vermella Paramus: New Luxury Apartments Feature Pool, Speakeasy, Private Theater Inside Vermella Paramus: New Luxury Apartments Feature Pool, Speakeasy, Private Theater
Inside Vermella Paramus: New Luxury Apartments Feature Pool, Speakeasy, Private Theater A new luxury apartment community promising resort-style living has opened in Paramus, with amenities ranging from a speakeasy-inspired lounge to poolside food delivery. Vermella Paramus, Russo Development's newest residential community, began welcoming residents in May and was leasing at what the developer described as an "exceptional pace" as of September. The complex features a resort-style pool where residents can have lunch from neighboring Stew Leonard's delivered to their lounge chairs. Free grocery delivery to apartments is also available, according to Russo Development. Other a…

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NJ Town Tax Collector Found Dead In Town Hall By Cleaning Crew, Police Say NJ Town Tax Collector Found Dead In Town Hall By Cleaning Crew, Police Say NJ Town Tax Collector Found Dead In Town Hall By Cleaning Crew, Police Say
NJ Town Tax Collector Found Dead In Town Hall By Cleaning Crew, Police Say A New Jersey town's 59-year-old tax collector was found dead inside an office at Town Hall late Wednesday night, Sept. 23, authorities said. Police were called to 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, the location of Parsippany Town Hall, around 10:30 p.m. Sept. 23 on a report of an unresponsive man, Parsippany Detective Lt. Brian Conover said. The 911 caller was an employee of the cleaning service contracted by Town Hall, according to Conover. Responding officers found Terrence "Terry" Whalen unresponsive inside an office, police said. Whalen was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Members of th…

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Verizon Visit Ends With Wild Dash Across Route 3: Police Verizon Visit Ends With Wild Dash Across Route 3: Police Verizon Visit Ends With Wild Dash Across Route 3: Police
Verizon Visit Ends With Wild Dash Across Route 3: Police A visit to a Clifton Verizon store ended with a wild foot chase across Route 3 after a man accused of posing as a customer bolted from police, authorities said. Brandon Duncan, 32, of Newark, was inside the Verizon store on Route 3 west in Clifton around 5:37 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, impersonating an account holder and attempting to make unauthorized transactions, Clifton Police D/Lt. Robert Anderson said. Officers Eric Allmendinger and Billy Ramirez responded and approached Duncan after store employees pointed him out, Anderson said. Duncan initially gave the officers a fake name befor…

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Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of'
Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff is giving fans another reason to ask Why Not? — the pop star has dramatically expanded her comeback concert tour with 32 new dates around the world. Duff announced the new dates for "the lucky me tour" on Wednesday, Sept. 23, extending her first full-scale global headlining tour in nearly two decades into late 2027. And for fans who grew up with "Lizzie McGuire," Come Clean, So Yesterday, and Fly, the expansion may be exactly What Dreams Are Made Of. The new dates span Europe, Latin America, and the United States, with the new US leg kicking off in Sunrise, Florida, on Friday, …

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Bergen County Building Sells For $1.7M, Bringing New Business From Nearby Town Bergen County Building Sells For $1.7M, Bringing New Business From Nearby Town Bergen County Building Sells For $1.7M, Bringing New Business From Nearby Town
Bergen County Building Sells For $1.7M, Bringing New Business From Nearby Town A mixed-use building in Bergen County has sold for $1.7 million to a fire protection company relocating from a nearby town, a commercial real estate firm announced. DMJ Fire Protection Plus, which is relocating from Little Ferry, purchased the 12,000-square-foot building at 210 South Washington Ave., in Bergenfield, from Millan Properties, LLC, NAI James E. Hanson announced Wednesday, Sept. 23. NAI Hanson Vice President Anthony Cassano represented the seller in the transaction. DMJ Fire Protection Plus provides installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, repair and emergency s…

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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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2-Bedroom Bergen County Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record 2-Bedroom Bergen County Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record 2-Bedroom Bergen County Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record
2-Bedroom Bergen County Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record A two-bedroom Bergen County home sold for $111,000 over asking after just nine days on the market, setting a new record for the borough, according to the listing agent. The renovated ranch at 14 Morrow Rd., in Midland Park, was listed for $799,000 on July 8 by listing agents Max Stokes, Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Keller Williams, and Jason Pierce of NJ Proper, Sotheby’s International Realty, Stokes said. Nine days later, the home was under contract. It ultimately closed for $910,000, nearly 14% above asking, Stokes said. At $910,000, it was the highest recorded sale price for…

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Popular Bergen County Cafe Closing After 7 Years: 'Difficult Decision' Popular Bergen County Cafe Closing After 7 Years: 'Difficult Decision' Popular Bergen County Cafe Closing After 7 Years: 'Difficult Decision'
Popular Bergen County Cafe Closing After 7 Years: 'Difficult Decision' A Bergen County family-run café known for cold-pressed juices, smoothies and healthy eats is closing after seven years in business. Rockin Roots on Hillsdale Avenue in Hillsdale will serve customers for the final time on Saturday, Sept. 26, owners Michael and Diana Merida announced. “After 7 beautiful years in Hillsdale, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors at Rockin Roots,” reads a statement shared to Facebook. The couple opened Rockin Roots with a goal of serving healthy, chef-created food at a fair price in the community where they live. Over the years, the café becam…

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NJ Corrections Officer Took 14-Year-Old Son To Park For Fight: Prosecutor NJ Corrections Officer Took 14-Year-Old Son To Park For Fight: Prosecutor NJ Corrections Officer Took 14-Year-Old Son To Park For Fight: Prosecutor
NJ Corrections Officer Took 14-Year-Old Son To Park For Fight: Prosecutor A New Jersey corrections officer was arrested and charged after he took his 14-year-old son to a park to fight another child, authorities announced Thursday, Sept. 24. Anthony Sanchez, a 19-year veteran corrections officer at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated assault and employing a juvenile to commit a criminal offense, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. In July, Sanchez took his 14-year-old son to a park to fight another child, giving his son detailed fighting instructions during the altercation…

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Armed Crew Stalked Victims Before Bergen County Home Invasion, Prosecutor Says Armed Crew Stalked Victims Before Bergen County Home Invasion, Prosecutor Says Armed Crew Stalked Victims Before Bergen County Home Invasion, Prosecutor Says
Armed Crew Stalked Victims Before Bergen County Home Invasion, Prosecutor Says Seven people from four states have been charged in an armed Bergen County home invasion after investigators say members of the group stalked the victims before the robbery. The Lyndhurst victims arrived at their Milton Avenue home around 9:30 p.m. June 6 and pulled into their garage when multiple people dressed in dark clothing approached them with guns, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The suspects pointed firearms at the victims and stole valuables and other personal property. At the same time, another suspect grabbed an unrelated juvenile who happened to be nearby from behind …

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Manhattan Nightclub Kidnapping: Victim Beaten, Dumped Bloodied In NJ, Feds Say Manhattan Nightclub Kidnapping: Victim Beaten, Dumped Bloodied In NJ, Feds Say Manhattan Nightclub Kidnapping: Victim Beaten, Dumped Bloodied In NJ, Feds Say
Manhattan Nightclub Kidnapping: Victim Beaten, Dumped Bloodied In NJ, Feds Say A man was lured into a car outside a Midtown Manhattan club, beaten and robbed as he was driven through the Lincoln Tunnel, then abandoned bloodied in New Jersey, federal prosecutors said. Dani Amanuel, 28, of New York City, Kenny Fetiere, 26, of West Orange, and Kibret Meles, 28, of Livingston, were charged in connection with the June 11-12 kidnapping, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced Thursday, Sept. 24. The victim was outside a club in Midtown Manhattan when the defendants and others allegedly lured him into a vehicle under the false pretense that…

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Man Survives Blast From Explosive Device Around His Neck During Boston Police Encounter Man Survives Blast From Explosive Device Around His Neck During Boston Police Encounter Man Survives Blast From Explosive Device Around His Neck During Boston Police Encounter
Man Survives Blast From Explosive Device Around His Neck During Boston Police Encounter A man in Boston set off an explosive device he was wearing around his neck while speaking with police about conspiracy theories.  Boston police confronted the emotionally distressed man around 1 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, near Mishawum and Main streets. The unnamed man told officers he did not feel well.  Officers noticed a wired device wrapped around his neck. He told them it was a bomb, according to a police report obtained by WCVB. Police attempted to calm him down, but he continued "rambling about the illegal and wrongful persecution of witches, many conspiracy the…

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4 Charged In Bergen County Burglary, 2 Remain At Large: Police 4 Charged In Bergen County Burglary, 2 Remain At Large: Police 4 Charged In Bergen County Burglary, 2 Remain At Large: Police
4 Charged In Bergen County Burglary, 2 Remain At Large: Police Four people have been charged in a burglary at a Bergen County business, with two arrested and two still at large, authorities said. The burglary happened at 800 Kinderkamack Road, an office building in Oradell, around 9 p.m. Sunday, June 21, according to Oradell Police Chief David Gangemi. Multiple items were taken after the property was unlawfully entered, the chief said. Detectives determined multiple suspects allegedly worked together to plan and carry out the burglary, authorities said. Divinete Jefferies, 32, of Newark, and Taliyah Chavers-Simmons, 26, of Newark, were arrested on Sep…

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New Taco Bell Baja Blast Flavor Celebrates Olivia Rodrigo As Tour Launches In Northeast New Taco Bell Baja Blast Flavor Celebrates Olivia Rodrigo As Tour Launches In Northeast New Taco Bell Baja Blast Flavor Celebrates Olivia Rodrigo As Tour Launches In Northeast
New Taco Bell Baja Blast Flavor Celebrates Olivia Rodrigo As Tour Launches In Northeast Taco Bell is hoping you'll be "Obsessed" with its latest Baja Blast flavor as the chain teams up with Olivia Rodrigo before the pop star's tour begins in the Northeast. The limited-time You Seem Pretty Pink for a Baja Blast launched nationwide on Thursday, Sept. 24. The drink is the first-ever pink version of Mountain Dew Baja Blast, blending the signature tropical lime flavor with pink lemonade. The drink's name is inspired by Rodrigo's latest album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love," which was released in June. "One of my favorite drinks ever is a Mountain Dew Baja Bl…

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Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up
Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks is closing about 250 cafés across North America while moving ahead with a major remodeling effort for hundreds of other locations. Chief operating officer Mike Grams told employees about the closures in a message on Thursday, Sept. 24. Starbucks will close approximately 1% of its more than 18,000 North American coffeehouses. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is also focused on upgrading stores and improving the customer experience. "We have carefully reviewed our North America coffeehouse portfolio and identified locations where …

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Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay
Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+ and Hulu subscribers are facing another round of price hikes, marking the streaming platforms' fourth increase in four years. Hulu Premium and Disney+ Premium, the ad-free standalone plans, are both rising 13% from $18.99 to $21.49 per month. The ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu standalone monthly rates are also increasing from $11.99 to $12.49. The Disney+ and Hulu Premium bundle climbs $2 from $19.99 to $21.99 per month. The Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select bundle with ads is also rising $2 to $21.99, while the ad-free version increases $3 to $32.99. Customers with Hulu + Live TV…

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USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts
USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts The US Postal Service has announced its recommended holiday shipping deadlines for anyone hoping to get cards and packages delivered before Christmas. The USPS released its mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The agency is urging customers to plan ahead and send packages early to help ensure they arrive by Friday, Dec. 25. For the contiguous US, including the Northeast, the recommended deadlines are: USPS Ground Advantage - Thursday, Dec. 17 First-Class Mail - Thursday, Dec. 17 Priority Mail - Friday, Dec. 18 Priority Mail Express -&…

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Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide
Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide A prescription medication used by thousands of Americans is the focus of a newly reported nationwide recall. The FDA’s recall report lists 13,567 bottles of Chlorthalidone Tablets USP, 25 mg, under recall nationwide. Inventia Healthcare Limited initiated the recall Wednesday, Sept. 3. The FDA listed the recall Wednesday, Sept. 16. According to the FDA report, the medication failed dissolution specifications. Dissolution testing measures whether a tablet breaks down as intended so the body can absorb its active ingredient. Chlorthalidone is a prescription diuretic commonly used to treat hi…

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New Taco Bell Baja Blast Flavor Celebrates Olivia Rodrigo As Tour Launches In Northeast New Taco Bell Baja Blast Flavor Celebrates Olivia Rodrigo As Tour Launches In Northeast New Taco Bell Baja Blast Flavor Celebrates Olivia Rodrigo As Tour Launches In Northeast
New Taco Bell Baja Blast Flavor Celebrates Olivia Rodrigo As Tour Launches In Northeast Taco Bell is hoping you'll be "Obsessed" with its latest Baja Blast flavor as the chain teams up with Olivia Rodrigo before the pop star's tour begins in the Northeast. The limited-time You Seem Pretty Pink for a Baja Blast launched nationwide on Thursday, Sept. 24. The drink is the first-ever pink version of Mountain Dew Baja Blast, blending the signature tropical lime flavor with pink lemonade. The drink's name is inspired by Rodrigo's latest album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love," which was released in June. "One of my favorite drinks ever is a Mountain Dew Baja Bl…

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Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up
Starbucks To Close 250 Locations In Major Coffeehouse Shake-Up Starbucks is closing about 250 cafés across North America while moving ahead with a major remodeling effort for hundreds of other locations. Chief operating officer Mike Grams told employees about the closures in a message on Thursday, Sept. 24. Starbucks will close approximately 1% of its more than 18,000 North American coffeehouses. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is also focused on upgrading stores and improving the customer experience. "We have carefully reviewed our North America coffeehouse portfolio and identified locations where …

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Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay
Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+ and Hulu subscribers are facing another round of price hikes, marking the streaming platforms' fourth increase in four years. Hulu Premium and Disney+ Premium, the ad-free standalone plans, are both rising 13% from $18.99 to $21.49 per month. The ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu standalone monthly rates are also increasing from $11.99 to $12.49. The Disney+ and Hulu Premium bundle climbs $2 from $19.99 to $21.99 per month. The Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select bundle with ads is also rising $2 to $21.99, while the ad-free version increases $3 to $32.99. Customers with Hulu + Live TV…

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USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts
USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts The US Postal Service has announced its recommended holiday shipping deadlines for anyone hoping to get cards and packages delivered before Christmas. The USPS released its mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The agency is urging customers to plan ahead and send packages early to help ensure they arrive by Friday, Dec. 25. For the contiguous US, including the Northeast, the recommended deadlines are: USPS Ground Advantage - Thursday, Dec. 17 First-Class Mail - Thursday, Dec. 17 Priority Mail - Friday, Dec. 18 Priority Mail Express -&…

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Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide
Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide A prescription medication used by thousands of Americans is the focus of a newly reported nationwide recall. The FDA’s recall report lists 13,567 bottles of Chlorthalidone Tablets USP, 25 mg, under recall nationwide. Inventia Healthcare Limited initiated the recall Wednesday, Sept. 3. The FDA listed the recall Wednesday, Sept. 16. According to the FDA report, the medication failed dissolution specifications. Dissolution testing measures whether a tablet breaks down as intended so the body can absorb its active ingredient. Chlorthalidone is a prescription diuretic commonly used to treat hi…

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Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports
Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Eight Navy personnel serving with the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a deployment that set a modern record for time at sea, according to reports. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed the number in a letter to New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, CNN reported. The attempts involved sailors across several ships and units traveling with the Lincoln, not only those aboard the aircraft carrier. More than 6,000 sailors were deployed across roughly a half-dozen ships in the strike group. "Since the beginning of Lincoln's deployment, there have been a…

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NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia
NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip In Russia The father of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has died after being attacked by a bear during a fishing trip in southern Siberia, according to Russian media and the NHL. Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was fishing with a group in Russia's Tuva Republic when a bear emerged from nearby woods and attacked him, Russian outlet REN TV reported. The attack happened along the Bolshoy Yenisei River on Wednesday, Sept. 23, according to Russian reports. Kuzmenko's companions managed to drive the bear away, provided first aid, and used a satellite phone to call for help. The group then faced a leng…

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Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47 Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47 Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47
Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47 College basketball is mourning a TV analyst whose ties to the game stretched far beyond the broadcast booth. ESPN announced that Chris Spatola, 47, died unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 21. The former Duke staff member was the son-in-law of legendary coach Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski. No cause of death has been publicly disclosed. Spatola worked under his father-in-law as an assistant at Duke from 2007 to 2012, helping the Blue Devils win the 2010 NCAA championship. According to Duke, he started as a graduate assistant/head team manager before becoming director of basketball operations in 2008.…

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NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart
NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart New rankings reveal the nation’s highest-taxing states, with a sizable gap separating the leader from the pack. New York and its local governments collected more taxes per person than any other state, according to the Citizens Budget Commission’s “Top of the Charts 4” analysis. They also ranked second in spending per person, behind Alaska. The report uses fiscal year 2024 data, the latest available, to compare combined state and local finances. New York’s tax collections per person exceeded the national average by 71 percent and California, in second place, by 22 percent. The top 10 states…

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FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees
FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees The FBI is investigating a hacking group’s sweeping claim that sensitive information about its workforce has been stolen. The bureau acknowledged the allegations Wednesday, Sept. 23, but said investigators had not determined whether the breach originated with a third-party provider or the FBI’s own systems. ShinyHunters claims it obtained data on all FBI employees and applicants, according to 404 Media, which communicated directly with a representative of the group. That sweeping claim remains unconfirmed by the FBI. The bureau’s full statement reads: “The FBI is aware of a cybercriminal…

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