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Officers In Bergen County Town Save 2nd Life In 3 Weeks After Bicyclist Collapses Officers In Bergen County Town Save 2nd Life In 3 Weeks After Bicyclist Collapses Officers In Bergen County Town Save 2nd Life In 3 Weeks After Bicyclist Collapses
Officers In Bergen County Town Save 2nd Life In 3 Weeks After Bicyclist Collapses Police officers in a Bergen County town helped save a second life in just three weeks after a 76-year-old bicyclist collapsed near a country club on Saturday, Oct. 10, authorities said. Haworth police were called to the area of White Beeches Country Club after the bicyclist collapsed and became unresponsive, Lt. Justin Fox said. When Fox and Officer Andrew Soltes arrived, three motorists who had stopped to help were already performing CPR on the man, who had no detectable pulse. The officers and Haworth Ambulance Corps EMT Andy Reithmayr took over, continuing chest compressions, using …

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Councilman's Mission To Bring Back Powerful Fading Message In Bergen County Councilman's Mission To Bring Back Powerful Fading Message In Bergen County Councilman's Mission To Bring Back Powerful Fading Message In Bergen County
Councilman's Mission To Bring Back Powerful Fading Message In Bergen County A powerful message appeared in a Teaneck parking lot five years ago. "Sí Se Puede!" read the red, white, and blue words painted in the parking lot at the Richard Rodda Community Center. Spanning 36 by 28 feet, the mural was impossible to miss. And Teaneck Councilman Michael Pagan hoped its message would be, too. The Spanish phrase, which translates to "Yes, we can," was meant to inspire generations of children to dream big, regardless of their backgrounds. The message was especially meaningful to Teaneck's Latino community, but was intended for everyone, Pagan said. "For all of our yo…

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NJ Police Chief Fired Over Homophobic Slur After Judges Rule Punishment Was Too Light NJ Police Chief Fired Over Homophobic Slur After Judges Rule Punishment Was Too Light NJ Police Chief Fired Over Homophobic Slur After Judges Rule Punishment Was Too Light
NJ Police Chief Fired Over Homophobic Slur After Judges Rule Punishment Was Too Light A police chief in New Jersey was removed from duty Friday, Oct. 9, after a New Jersey appeals court upheld his firing over repeated use of a homophobic slur in the workplace, borough officials said. Roselle Police Chief Stacey Williams was removed the same morning a two-judge panel reversed a state decision that had ordered his reinstatement following a 30-day suspension. The case stemmed from a March 2024 disciplinary complaint alleging Williams used a homophobic slur while telling a story to subordinate officers at police headquarters. An openly gay lieutenant, Delmonte Pryor, overhe…

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Prostitution Sting In Bergen County Nets 2 Women, One Wanted By Multiple Agencies Prostitution Sting In Bergen County Nets 2 Women, One Wanted By Multiple Agencies Prostitution Sting In Bergen County Nets 2 Women, One Wanted By Multiple Agencies
Prostitution Sting In Bergen County Nets 2 Women, One Wanted By Multiple Agencies Two women were arrested in a prostitution operation in Bergen County, including a Connecticut woman wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies, authorities said. Deanna Smedick Hale, 40, as among those arrested during an operation conducted by the Carlstadt Police Department's Detective Bureau, Detective Kyle Torres tells Daily Voice. Records show that Smedick Hale is from Rocky Hill, CT. Both women were accused of prostitution, but Smedickhale also faced charges of possessing or selling hypodermic syringes for drug use and failing to turn over a controlled dangerous substance to police, c…

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VIDEO: Saddle Brook Officer Struck By Hit-Run Driver Gets Emotional Sendoff From Hospital VIDEO: Saddle Brook Officer Struck By Hit-Run Driver Gets Emotional Sendoff From Hospital VIDEO: Saddle Brook Officer Struck By Hit-Run Driver Gets Emotional Sendoff From Hospital
Video: Saddle Brook Officer Struck By Hit-Run Driver Gets Emotional Sendoff From Hospital The Saddle Brook police officer seriously injured when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver during a traffic stop has been released from the hospital in an emotional sendoff (scroll for video). Officer Nicholas Genuario was greeted by law enforcement officers from across the region on Friday, Oct. 9, as he was wheeled out of Hackensack Meridian Health University Medical Center while leaving the hospital following an extended stay. Officers from municipal, county and state agencies gathered to give Genuario a "clap-out," applauding him as he took the next step in his recovery.…

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NJ Shopping Plaza Sells For $14.5M After Bidding War NJ Shopping Plaza Sells For $14.5M After Bidding War NJ Shopping Plaza Sells For $14.5M After Bidding War
NJ Shopping Plaza Sells For $14.5M After Bidding War A fully occupied shopping plaza in Central Jersey has sold for $14.5 million following a competitive bidding process that drew more than 22 approved bidders, a commercial real estate firm announced. Veronica Plaza, a 33,608-square-foot retail center at Route 27 and Veronica Avenue in Somerset, fetched the second-highest price per square foot for a retail center sale in Somerset County, according to Cushman & Wakefield, which arranged the deal. The shopping center sits on approximately five acres and is home to 18 tenants, including restaurants, medical offices, financial services and ot…

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Sydney Sweeney Spotted Filming At NJ College Sydney Sweeney Spotted Filming At NJ College Sydney Sweeney Spotted Filming At NJ College
Sydney Sweeney Spotted Filming At NJ College Sydney Sweeney is back in the Garden State. The 29-year-old actress was spotted filming at William Paterson University in Wayne, according to the school's student newspaper, The Beacon. Student reporter Michael Mendez confirmed with crew members that filming was underway for "The Housemaid's Secret," the sequel to "The Housemaid." The thriller, slated for release in 2027, also stars Paul Anthony Kelly, Brittany Snow, and Kirsten Dunst, according to IMDb. Paul Feig is directing.  The movie follows Millie, who takes a housekeeping job working for a woman she is forbidden from seeing. A…

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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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Meet Bergen County's Teacher Of The Year Meet Bergen County's Teacher Of The Year Meet Bergen County's Teacher Of The Year
Meet Bergen County's Teacher Of The Year New Jersey's top teachers are getting their moment in the spotlight, with 19 educators earning countywide honors and one dance teacher taking home the state's top prize. The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) announced its 2026-27 County Teachers of the Year on Thursday, Oct. 1, recognizing educators for their impact on students, leadership and dedication to public education (scroll down for the full list of best teacher in each New Jersey county). Hannah Olmo, a dance teacher at Dover High School, was named New Jersey State Teacher of the Year on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Olmo, who has …

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Former Woodcliff Lake Apple Orchard Transformed Into Massive 370-Home Luxury Community Former Woodcliff Lake Apple Orchard Transformed Into Massive 370-Home Luxury Community Former Woodcliff Lake Apple Orchard Transformed Into Massive 370-Home Luxury Community
Former Woodcliff Lake Apple Orchard Transformed Into Massive 370-Home Luxury Community A massive new luxury community with 370 homes, retail space, rooftop pools and a public park is officially underway in Bergen County. Russo Development and Woodmont Properties have broken ground on Orchard House by Vermella, a 21-acre mixed-use development at 300 Chestnut Ridge Road in Woodcliff Lake, the companies announced Thursday, Oct. 8. The project will include 297 apartments, 47 townhomes and 26 supportive housing units. Of the 370 residences, 74 will be designated as affordable housing. More than 9,000 square feet of retail space is also planned, with restaurants, medical offices, …

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9 Dead, Including 2 Children, In Mass Shooting; Gunman Kills Himself: Police 9 Dead, Including 2 Children, In Mass Shooting; Gunman Kills Himself: Police 9 Dead, Including 2 Children, In Mass Shooting; Gunman Kills Himself: Police
9 Dead, Including 2 Children, In Mass Shooting; Gunman Kills Himself: Police Eight people, including two children, were killed when a gunman opened fire inside and outside a Pennsylvania home before barricading himself inside and taking his own life, authorities said. The mass shooting unfolded around 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, near East Seventh and Perry streets in Erie, where police responding to multiple 911 calls discovered two women dead outside a residence and several more victims inside, according to Erie police. Investigators believe the gunman shot the two women outside before entering the home and opening fire on additional victims. The shooter then barric…

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Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber, Father Of 2, Killed; Second Officer Shot 12 Times Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber, Father Of 2, Killed; Second Officer Shot 12 Times Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber, Father Of 2, Killed; Second Officer Shot 12 Times
Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber, Father Of 2, Killed; Second Officer Shot 12 Times A Philadelphia police officer and father of two young children was killed when a gunman ambushed officers responding to a report of a man with a gun on a porch in West Philadelphia early Saturday, Oct. 10, authorities said. Shane Seiber, 40, a 10-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department, died at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center after being shot three times, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said. Seiber's wife and other family members were able to be by his side before he died, according to Bethel. He leaves behind a 7-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter. A second officer, 33,…

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October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance
October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance One of autumn’s signature meteor showers is approaching its peak, but catching its brightest moments will take more than a quick glance outside. The Orionids peak overnight Wednesday, Oct. 21, into Thursday, Oct. 22, NASA says. Known for their speed and brightness, the meteors can leave glowing trails and occasionally produce brilliant fireballs. The shower typically delivers about 10 to 20 meteors per hour under dark skies. This year, however, moonlight will make some of the fainter streaks harder to spot. A waxing gibbous moon will brighten the sky during part of the peak night, accordin…

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Viral ICE Arrest Leaves Children Crying On NJ Street, 2 Under Investigation: Report Viral ICE Arrest Leaves Children Crying On NJ Street, 2 Under Investigation: Report Viral ICE Arrest Leaves Children Crying On NJ Street, 2 Under Investigation: Report
Viral ICE Arrest Leaves Children Crying On NJ Street, 2 Under Investigation: Report Two people are under investigation for allegedly interfering with an ICE arrest in New Jersey that was captured on video as children cried and clung to a woman being detained, NJ Advance Media reports. The arrest happened in Harrison on Wednesday, Oct. 7, and was captured in a now-viral video shared on Facebook by EllaBella Garcia. The clip, just under one minutes and 30 seconds, shows several children crying and clinging to a woman as immigration agents attempt to take her into custody. The video has drawn widespread attention, with approximately 8,500 reactions, 1,800 comments and 3,…

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Apparent Swanky NYC Nightclub Manager Accused Of Groping Shopper At Bergen County ShopRite Apparent Swanky NYC Nightclub Manager Accused Of Groping Shopper At Bergen County ShopRite Apparent Swanky NYC Nightclub Manager Accused Of Groping Shopper At Bergen County ShopRite
Apparent Swanky NYC Nightclub Manager Accused Of Groping Shopper At Bergen County ShopRite A 37-year-old New Jersey man who identifies himself on Facebook as a manager at an upscale New York City members-only club has been arrested after police say he used a fake bug scare to grope a shopper at a local ShopRite. Victor M. Torres, of Rutherford, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 8, following an investigation into a Sept. 29 incident at the ShopRite in Lyndhurst, according to Deputy Police Chief Paul F. Haggerty. The victim was shopping near the courtesy counter around 2 p.m. when a stranger, later identified as Torres, approached and said, "You have something on your back," police said.…

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Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report
Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks is considering a massive takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill in what could become the largest restaurant acquisition in history, according to a report. The coffeehouse giant has worked with advisers for months on a possible purchase of Chipotle, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, Oct. 8. The potential deal would bring together two of the nation's biggest restaurant chains. It's unclear whether Starbucks has made a formal offer to Chipotle, which has a market value of about $41 billion. People familiar with the discussions told FT that a deal could face ma…

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Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall
Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall More than 110,000 swing seats are being recalled after dozens of people fell, including some who suffered broken bones and head injuries. Pacearth Direct recalled about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. The swing seats, metal connectors, or straps can break, posing a risk of serious injuries from falls. The company has received at least 30 reports of falls involving the swings, according to the CPSC. There have been at least nine reported injuries, including fractures, head injuries, and bruising. The recall i…

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Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit
Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's put a new warning on its pumpkin-shaped candies after a false-advertising lawsuit claimed they weren't very spooky. The Hershey Company has added a disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging that reads, "Carving not on actual product," according to the candy's website listing. The warning appears beneath a picture of the chocolate pumpkin with eyes and a mouth resembling a jack-o'-lantern, even though the actual candy doesn't have a carved face. The new warning replaces an earlier disclaimer that read, "Decorating Suggestion." Hershey hasn't explained why the wordin…

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Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices
Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon is replacing its budget-friendly Fire tablet lineup with more expensive devices featuring AI and several major upgrades. The online retail giant unveiled three new Alexa Tablets on Thursday, Oct. 8. The devices will go on sale and be shipped beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14, with prices starting at $229.99. The new Alexa Tablets feature aluminum designs, faster processors, higher-resolution screens, and built-in Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded AI assistant. They also run Google's Android operating system and offer full access to the Google Play Store, unlike Fire tablets that relied on Amazon'…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure
Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled after testing found a substance that could raise blood pressure and cause serious heart problems. Leader Formulas LLC, based in Tomball, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of RAPTURE Preworkout powder, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. FDA testing detected 1,3-dimethylamylamine, commonly called DMAA, in the product. The announcement warns that using DMAA can elevate blood pressure and could lead to cardiovascular problems, including a heart attack, shortness of breath, and chest tightening. Consumers…

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Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report
Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks is considering a massive takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill in what could become the largest restaurant acquisition in history, according to a report. The coffeehouse giant has worked with advisers for months on a possible purchase of Chipotle, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, Oct. 8. The potential deal would bring together two of the nation's biggest restaurant chains. It's unclear whether Starbucks has made a formal offer to Chipotle, which has a market value of about $41 billion. People familiar with the discussions told FT that a deal could face ma…

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Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall
Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall More than 110,000 swing seats are being recalled after dozens of people fell, including some who suffered broken bones and head injuries. Pacearth Direct recalled about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. The swing seats, metal connectors, or straps can break, posing a risk of serious injuries from falls. The company has received at least 30 reports of falls involving the swings, according to the CPSC. There have been at least nine reported injuries, including fractures, head injuries, and bruising. The recall i…

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Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit
Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's put a new warning on its pumpkin-shaped candies after a false-advertising lawsuit claimed they weren't very spooky. The Hershey Company has added a disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging that reads, "Carving not on actual product," according to the candy's website listing. The warning appears beneath a picture of the chocolate pumpkin with eyes and a mouth resembling a jack-o'-lantern, even though the actual candy doesn't have a carved face. The new warning replaces an earlier disclaimer that read, "Decorating Suggestion." Hershey hasn't explained why the wordin…

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Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices
Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon is replacing its budget-friendly Fire tablet lineup with more expensive devices featuring AI and several major upgrades. The online retail giant unveiled three new Alexa Tablets on Thursday, Oct. 8. The devices will go on sale and be shipped beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14, with prices starting at $229.99. The new Alexa Tablets feature aluminum designs, faster processors, higher-resolution screens, and built-in Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded AI assistant. They also run Google's Android operating system and offer full access to the Google Play Store, unlike Fire tablets that relied on Amazon'…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure
Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled after testing found a substance that could raise blood pressure and cause serious heart problems. Leader Formulas LLC, based in Tomball, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of RAPTURE Preworkout powder, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. FDA testing detected 1,3-dimethylamylamine, commonly called DMAA, in the product. The announcement warns that using DMAA can elevate blood pressure and could lead to cardiovascular problems, including a heart attack, shortness of breath, and chest tightening. Consumers…

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Showtime Scare: Security Threat Prompts Singer Ella Langley To Cancel Sold-Out Concert Showtime Scare: Security Threat Prompts Singer Ella Langley To Cancel Sold-Out Concert Showtime Scare: Security Threat Prompts Singer Ella Langley To Cancel Sold-Out Concert
Showtime Scare: Security Threat Prompts Singer Ella Langley To Cancel Sold-Out Concert A serious security scare brought music star Ella Langley’s sold-out concert plans to a sudden halt just hours before showtime. The 27-year-old singer canceled her Dandelion Tour performance at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Friday, Oct. 9, after a caller threatened gunfire and bombs, according to ABC News. Tulsa police said officers searched the arena with bomb-detection dogs before the threatening call and returned for additional searches afterward. They found no credible threat. Police said they did not direct the cancellation. Langley’s team made that decision after being told th…

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Keegan Allen Violently Attacked: Popular TV Star Describes Armed Robbery, Shares Video Keegan Allen Violently Attacked: Popular TV Star Describes Armed Robbery, Shares Video Keegan Allen Violently Attacked: Popular TV Star Describes Armed Robbery, Shares Video
Keegan Allen Violently Attacked: Popular TV Star Describes Armed Robbery, Shares Video Actor Keegan Allen says a grocery store stop turned into a violent confrontation that left him bloodied and fearing for his life. The 37-year-old “Pretty Little Liars” star said two armed men attacked him outside Laurel Supply in West Hollywood, California, on Thursday, Oct. 8, taking his Rolex watch. Allen shared his account and what appears to be surveillance footage in an Instagram post to his eight million followers that can be viewed here, showing the aftermath. “West Hollywood is not safe anymore,” Allen wrote in the post. “Robbed at gunpoint and knifepoint by two young men that thre…

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New Trump Poll Offers Midterm Clues: Where His Approval Now Stands New Trump Poll Offers Midterm Clues: Where His Approval Now Stands New Trump Poll Offers Midterm Clues: Where His Approval Now Stands
New Trump Poll Offers Midterm Clues: Where His Approval Now Stands A new poll offers a fresh measure of President Donald Trump’s political standing as the midterm elections approach. Just 30 percent of US adults approve of his job performance, while 68 percent disapprove, according to a Pew Research Center report released Thursday, Oct. 8. The survey was conducted from Monday, Sept. 28, through Sunday, Oct. 4. Trump’s approval is now comparable to his first-term low of 29 percent, recorded near the end of his presidency in January 2021, Pew said. The erosion extends into the coalition that returned him to the White House. Among people who voted for Trum…

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Michael Kearns Dies: TV Roles Including 'Cheers,' 'Beverly Hills 90210' Spanned Decades Michael Kearns Dies: TV Roles Including 'Cheers,' 'Beverly Hills 90210' Spanned Decades Michael Kearns Dies: TV Roles Including 'Cheers,' 'Beverly Hills 90210' Spanned Decades
Michael Kearns Dies: TV Roles Including 'Cheers,' 'Beverly Hills 90210' Spanned Decades Michael Kearns, whose television appearances brought him into American living rooms while his offscreen work challenged Hollywood, has died. The actor and playwright died Monday, Oct. 5, at 76, according to multiple reports. No cause of death has been released, the Los Angeles Blade reported. His screen credits included “Cheers,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “The Waltons,” and Brian De Palma’s thriller “Body Double." But Kearns’ influence extended beyond guest appearances. He was openly gay early in his career and became a prominent advocate for people living with HIV and AIDS. He publicly dis…

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Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US
Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Flu activity is picking up as fall gets underway, putting this year’s protection timing in focus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu activity remains low nationally but is increasing. Its FluView report for the week ending Saturday, Sept. 26, provides a snapshot of that trend. Clinical laboratories reported that 3.4 percent of tested respiratory specimens were positive for influenza. Flu diagnoses accounted for 0.4 percent of emergency department visits in a separate surveillance system. Those figures show flu is circulating, but they do not establish that a widespread…

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