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Fate Of Notorious LI Psych Ward Tower, Empty For 30 Years, Remains Up In Air Fate Of Notorious LI Psych Ward Tower, Empty For 30 Years, Remains Up In Air Fate Of Notorious LI Psych Ward Tower, Empty For 30 Years, Remains Up In Air
Fate Of Notorious LI Psych Ward Tower, Empty For 30 Years, Remains Up In Air The fate of a 13-story former psychiatric center on Long Island will remain undecided at least until next year — and cost nearly $3 million to figure out, officials said Friday, Oct. 16. The infamous Building 93 in Nissequogue River State Park could be torn down following the analysis by D&B Engineers and Architects, the state’s Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation said Friday. Building 93 and its various smaller centers have gone unused since 1996, when Kings Park Psychiatric Center closed. The complex’s largest structure, Building 93 served as the infirmary but it now…

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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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'Forever Chemicals' Detected In Long Island Waterways: Here's Where 'Forever Chemicals' Detected In Long Island Waterways: Here's Where 'Forever Chemicals' Detected In Long Island Waterways: Here's Where
'Forever Chemicals' Detected In Long Island Waterways: Here's Where Toxic “forever chemicals” have been found in at least 13 bodies of water across Long Island, according to a national analysis released Tuesday, Oct. 13. All 13 sites sampled for PFAS between 2022 and 2024 tested positive for the chemicals, which earned their “forever” nickname because they break down so slowly in the environment, according to the report from the Environment America Research & Policy Center. Across New York, 93.3% of all testing sites revealed PFAS in the water, the report says. That was even higher than the national average of 83% in more than 1,600 locations. Of the 1…

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LI Girl Approached By ‘Suspicious’ Man While Walking Home From School: Cops LI Girl Approached By ‘Suspicious’ Man While Walking Home From School: Cops LI Girl Approached By ‘Suspicious’ Man While Walking Home From School: Cops
LI Girl Approached By ‘Suspicious’ Man While Walking Home From School: Cops A Long Island girl was approached by a “suspicious” man while walking home from school earlier this week, police said. The girl was in the area of Merrick Road and Lynbrook Avenue around 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 when she was approached, the Lynbrook Police Department said Thursday, Oct. 15. The man was driving a baby blue Mercedes-Benz sedan and asked the girl to come over to his vehicle, police said. The girl refused multiple times, walked away, and contacted her parents to report the incident, cops said. Authorities said the man was between 50 and 70 years old with gray/white hair. P…

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23 Minutes Of Glory: LI Bank Robber Busted Almost Immediately After Theft, Police Say 23 Minutes Of Glory: LI Bank Robber Busted Almost Immediately After Theft, Police Say 23 Minutes Of Glory: LI Bank Robber Busted Almost Immediately After Theft, Police Say
23 Minutes Of Glory: LI Bank Robber Busted Almost Immediately After Theft, Police Say A repeat Long Island bank robber was arrested just 23 minutes after his latest caper Friday, Oct. 16, police said. Raymond Peruggi, 36, walked into a TD Bank on Montauk Highway in Bay Shore and handed the teller a note demanding cash, then fled on foot at 10:24 a.m., the Suffolk County Police Department said. Cops spotted a man matching the suspect description on East Main Street in Bay Shore at 10:47 a.m. and arrested Peruggi at that scene, police said. Peruggi, who is homeless, was charged with third-degree robbery and also faces three outstanding misdemeanor warrants, authorities said. …

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Long Island ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones Long Island ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones Long Island ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones
Long Island 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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Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals
Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals Northwell Health has launched a new initiative connecting services across its 28 hospitals to help older adults maintain their health, independence and quality of life as they age. The Northwell Institute for Healthy Aging brings together hospital services, physician practices, outpatient programs, research facilities, and community resources to better coordinate care for aging adults and their families. According to Northwell Health, the initiative focuses on preventing illness, addressing changing healthcare needs and supporting caregivers who help older adults manage their health. The i…

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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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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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Woman Poisons Acquaintance's Tea During Meeting Over Missing Money: Prosecutor Woman Poisons Acquaintance's Tea During Meeting Over Missing Money: Prosecutor Woman Poisons Acquaintance's Tea During Meeting Over Missing Money: Prosecutor
Woman Poisons Acquaintance's Tea During Meeting Over Missing Money: Prosecutor A New Jersey woman is accused of poisoning an acquaintance's tea during a meeting at a local restaurant to discuss suspicious activity in the victim's bank accounts, authorities said. Rohweniven Bacani, 52, of Hackensack, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 15, following a weeks-long investigation into the Sept. 8 incident, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The victim had agreed to meet Bacani at the restaurant to discuss unauthorized banking activity she had discovered in financial accounts to which Bacani had shared access, Musella said. When the victim arrived, Bacani was already ther…

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Cocaine, Billy Club Found On LI Driver Passed Out Behind The Wheel: Police Cocaine, Billy Club Found On LI Driver Passed Out Behind The Wheel: Police Cocaine, Billy Club Found On LI Driver Passed Out Behind The Wheel: Police
Cocaine, Billy Club Found On LI Driver Passed Out Behind The Wheel: Police A Long Island man found slumped over his steering wheel at a gas station Friday, Oct. 16 is now facing several charges, police said. Thomas R. Piacentine, 37, of East Hampton, was impaired behind the wheel, had cocaine in his vehicle, and possessed a “Billy club,” the Southampton Town Police Department said. Cops arrived near 500 County Road 39 in Southampton, a Sunoco gas station, on Friday and found an unconscious man in a vehicle and identified him as Piacentine, authorities said. Officers then observed the drugs and the weapon, police said. Piacentine was charged with third-degree weap…

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PTA Mom Admits Stealing $50K From LI Group For Tickets, Hotels, And Amazon: Authorities PTA Mom Admits Stealing $50K From LI Group For Tickets, Hotels, And Amazon: Authorities PTA Mom Admits Stealing $50K From LI Group For Tickets, Hotels, And Amazon: Authorities
PTA Mom Admits Stealing $50K From LI Group For Tickets, Hotels, And Amazon: Authorities A Long Island PTA mom admitted stealing more than $50,000 from the organization and spending it on herself, authorities said. Jodi Scarlatos, 44, of Centereach, pleaded guilty to second-degree grand larceny on Thursday, Oct. 15, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Scarlatos was treasurer of the Jericho Elementary School PTA from July 2020 through September 2023, giving her access to the group’s bank account and a debit card meant only for PTA expenses, investigators said. Instead, she spent the money at restaurants, Best Buy, Ticketmaster, Amazon, and Verizon, along with ho…

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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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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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Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know
Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Nearly 95,000 Hyundai and Genesis cars are being recalled because their power seat motors can overheat and catch fire, even when the vehicles are parked. Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80 sedans, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, Oct. 9. Owners are being urged to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings or other cars until repairs are completed. The problem involves switches that control the front power seats. The switches can become damaged or dislodged if struck hard enough, causing them…

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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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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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Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know
Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Nearly 95,000 Hyundai and Genesis cars are being recalled because their power seat motors can overheat and catch fire, even when the vehicles are parked. Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80 sedans, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, Oct. 9. Owners are being urged to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings or other cars until repairs are completed. The problem involves switches that control the front power seats. The switches can become damaged or dislodged if struck hard enough, causing them…

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College Football Player Dies Days After Being Injured During Game College Football Player Dies Days After Being Injured During Game College Football Player Dies Days After Being Injured During Game
College Football Player Dies Days After Being Injured During Game A college football player has died days after suffering a traumatic brain injury during a game. Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old sophomore safety at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma, died Thursday, Oct. 15, after being injured during the team’s game against Ouachita Baptist University on Saturday, Oct. 10, ABC News reported. Southern Nazarene University, an NCAA Division II school about 15 minutes west of downtown Oklahoma City, confirmed Ulrich’s death in a statement. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of our SNU football player, Tyler Ulrich,” the SNU Athletic De…

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Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Less Than A Week On Job Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Less Than A Week On Job Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Less Than A Week On Job
Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Less Than A Week On Job 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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'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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