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Vehicle Flips In Route 17 Crash, One Hurt One person was injured when a Subaru overturned in a two-vehicle crash on Route 17 in Bergen County Friday morning, Oct. 9, incident photographer Boyd A. Loving reports. The crash happened on Route 17 southbound near Midland Avenue in Paramus, where the victim suffered a non-life-threatening upper-body injury and was taken by Paramus EMS to Hackensack University Medical Center, Loving said. A tow truck equipped with a hydraulic lift was used to turn the four-door Subaru sedan upright before it was removed from the scene. The other vehicle, a four-door Toyota sedan, did not need…

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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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Weapon Scare Sparks Lockdown At Bergen County High School For Third Time This Year Weapon Scare Sparks Lockdown At Bergen County High School For Third Time This Year Weapon Scare Sparks Lockdown At Bergen County High School For Third Time This Year
Weapon Scare Sparks Lockdown At Bergen County High School For Third Time This Year A report of a student possibly carrying a knife sent a Bergen County high school into lockdown Friday morning, Oct. 9, prompting a response from six police departments, marking the third lockdown at the school in 2026 but first for this school year, authorities said. Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan was placed on lockdown around 10:29 a.m. after a student reported that another student inside the building might have a knife, Old Tappan Police Chief Kathryn J. Weaver said. Officers from Old Tappan, Northvale, Norwood, Harrington Park, Closter and River Vale responded to secu…

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American Dream Heist: Woman Swipes Nearly $1K In Merchandise From Alo, Cops Say American Dream Heist: Woman Swipes Nearly $1K In Merchandise From Alo, Cops Say American Dream Heist: Woman Swipes Nearly $1K In Merchandise From Alo, Cops Say
American Dream Heist: Woman Swipes Nearly $1K In Merchandise From Alo, Cops Say A woman has been arrested after nearly $1,000 worth of merchandise was stolen from a New Jersey mall's Alo store, authorities said. Tazyha Walker, 33, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 8, in connection with the Sept. 8 theft at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey State Police Trooper II Christopher Postorino said. Troopers responding to the store found approximately $968 worth of merchandise had been stolen, Postorino said. A search of the area came up empty, but surveillance footage showed the suspects entering and leaving the mall in a Chevrolet passenger vehicle, police…

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Man Climbs Through Ex-GF's Hackensack Window, Chokes Her: Police Man Climbs Through Ex-GF's Hackensack Window, Chokes Her: Police Man Climbs Through Ex-GF's Hackensack Window, Chokes Her: Police
Man Climbs Through Ex-GF's Hackensack Window, Chokes Her: Police A Newark man climbed through his ex-girlfriend's kitchen window in Hackensack, grabbed her by the neck and squeezed until she became dizzy, authorities said. Ruben P. Vera, 33, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 8, more than seven months after the alleged attack, Hackensack Police Detective Captain Darrin DeWitt said. The woman told police Vera entered her apartment through a kitchen window about 30 minutes before she called authorities at 12:32 a.m. Sunday, March 1, DeWitt said. Vera approached her, wrapped both hands around her neck and applied pressure until she became dizzy, police said. Whe…

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Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age'
Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' A Massachusetts ice cream shop owner is going viral for a profanity-filled post calling out a customer for yelling at a teen employee. David Forgit, co-owner of Coldstuff Ice Cream in Blackstone, posted the angry Facebook message on Sunday, Oct. 4. The outburst came after Forgit said a customer was upset when a sundae cost about 20 cents more than expected. The Facebook post exploded in popularity, receiving more than 295,000 likes and 23,000 comments as of press time. "I swear to God. STOP YELLING AT MY F***ING EMPLOYEES," Forgit wrote. "They are children. This job, for m…

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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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Former Bergen County Apple Orchard Transformed Into Massive 370-Home Luxury Community Former Bergen County Apple Orchard Transformed Into Massive 370-Home Luxury Community Former Bergen County Apple Orchard Transformed Into Massive 370-Home Luxury Community
Former Bergen County 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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$14.5M Deal Seals Fate Of Longtime Bergen County Nursery $14.5M Deal Seals Fate Of Longtime Bergen County Nursery $14.5M Deal Seals Fate Of Longtime Bergen County Nursery
$14.5M Deal Seals Fate Of Longtime Bergen County Nursery A longtime Bergen County nursery that closed after 80 years has sold for $14.5 million, Daily Voice has learned. Eisele’s Nursery & Garden Center, which sits on six acres at 232 Oradell Ave., closed Sept. 9. The buyer has not been identified. Glenn Bartlett of Coldwell Banker Realty represented both the buyer and seller in the $14.5 million deal. Residential housing is planned for the property, Bartlett confirmed. However, he said it was not immediately clear whether the development would include affordable housing. The sale comes months after Eisele’s announced it would not reopen fo…

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Nordstrom Rack Opening New Bergen County Store Nordstrom Rack Opening New Bergen County Store Nordstrom Rack Opening New Bergen County Store
Nordstrom Rack Opening New Bergen County Store New Jersey shoppers will have two new places to hunt for designer deals beginning Thursday, Oct. 8. Nordstrom Rack is opening stores in Ramsey and Marlton on the same day as part of a nationwide expansion by the off-price retailer. The Ramsey store is opening at 225 Interstate Shopping Center, according to Nordstrom Rack's website. The Marlton store is opening at Willow Ridge Plaza. The two stores are among 25 new Nordstrom Rack stores announced nationwide, including 10 in the Northeast. "We look forward to being a part of the Ramsey community and serving our customers with an amazing off…

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‘Boy Meets World’ Star Will Friedle Rushed To Hospital After He Began Peeing Blood ‘Boy Meets World’ Star Will Friedle Rushed To Hospital After He Began Peeing Blood ‘Boy Meets World’ Star Will Friedle Rushed To Hospital After He Began Peeing Blood
‘Boy Meets World’ Star Will Friedle Rushed To Hospital After He Began Peeing Blood "Boy Meets World" star Will Friedle opened up about a recent health scare after he began urinating blood and his face turned a ghostly white color.  The Hartford-born actor, who played Eric Matthews, older brother to Cory, shared his account on the “Pod Meets World” podcast Thursday, Oct. 8. Doctors diagnosed him with a kidney stone. Friedle, 50, said he first spotted the blood during a bathroom trip in the middle of the night. He and his wife, Susan Martens, decided to go to the hospital after she noticed his pale face, according to Page Six. He was still dealing with the stone when …

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Hearing Set On Bid To Remove Special Prosecutor From Cornell Gang Rape Investigation: Report Hearing Set On Bid To Remove Special Prosecutor From Cornell Gang Rape Investigation: Report Hearing Set On Bid To Remove Special Prosecutor From Cornell Gang Rape Investigation: Report
Hearing Set On Bid To Remove Special Prosecutor From Cornell Gang Rape Investigation: Report A judge has scheduled a hearing to consider whether New York Attorney General Letitia James should be removed from the investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University after one of the accused men challenged her appointment as special prosecutor, according to reports.  The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. in Monticello, Los Angeles Magazine reported on Friday, Oct. 9.  The legal challenge was filed by Gillio Lopes, one of seven men accused in a civil lawsuit of sexually assaulting a former Cornell student at the university's Chi Phi fraternity hou…

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'Black Tax' Extortion, Naked Assaults: HS Football Players, Coach Charged In Hazing 'Black Tax' Extortion, Naked Assaults: HS Football Players, Coach Charged In Hazing 'Black Tax' Extortion, Naked Assaults: HS Football Players, Coach Charged In Hazing
'Black Tax' Extortion, Naked Assaults: HS Football Players, Coach Charged In Hazing A so-called "Black tax," a makeshift "gas chamber," and repeated sexual humiliation inside a high school football locker room have led to criminal charges against three students and a former teacher and assistant football coach, prosecutors announced on Friday, Oct. 9. The alleged abuse took place during school hours at Manheim Central High School in Pennsylvania this past April, when several teenage boys were subjected to racist harassment, physical assaults, extortion, and indecent exposure, Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams said. Former social studies teacher and assistant…

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Police Officer Was 'Extremely Intoxicated' Before Fatal Strangling At Family Gathering: Docs Police Officer Was 'Extremely Intoxicated' Before Fatal Strangling At Family Gathering: Docs Police Officer Was 'Extremely Intoxicated' Before Fatal Strangling At Family Gathering: Docs
Police Officer Was 'Extremely Intoxicated' Before Fatal Strangling At Family Gathering: Docs A police officer was held down and strangled after becoming heavily intoxicated during a family gathering at a cabin, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Friday, Oct. 9. Michael McGeehan, 44, a Middlesex Township Pennsylvania police officer and Shippensburg father of five, was found unresponsive on the front porch of a cabin at 7190 Dam Run Road in Cummings Township during the early morning hours of July 11, investigators wrote in the affidavit of probable cause. Paden Edward Frey, 25, of Cogan Station, has since been charged with third-degree murder, strangulation, inv…

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Explosive Lawsuit By Ex-Jets VP Claims Team Fired Him, Smeared Him In Sex Harassment Fallout Explosive Lawsuit By Ex-Jets VP Claims Team Fired Him, Smeared Him In Sex Harassment Fallout Explosive Lawsuit By Ex-Jets VP Claims Team Fired Him, Smeared Him In Sex Harassment Fallout
Explosive Lawsuit By Ex-Jets VP Claims Team Fired Him, Smeared Him In Sex Harassment Fallout A former New York Jets executive is suing the team, claiming he was fired for speaking up about alleged sexual harassment by team president Hymie Elhai, then publicly smeared in an effort to destroy his reputation. Larry Fitzpatrick, who served as the Jets' vice president of ticket sales and services for more than 16 years, filed the lawsuit Friday, Oct. 2, in Bergen County Superior Court against the team, Elhai and team executive Eric Gelfand. The Jersey City resident claims he was fired Friday, July 25, 2025, just one day after meeting with team investigators about allegations involving E…

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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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Mike Ditka Dies: Football Icon Became Larger-Than-Life Cultural Figure Mike Ditka Dies: Football Icon Became Larger-Than-Life Cultural Figure Mike Ditka Dies: Football Icon Became Larger-Than-Life Cultural Figure
Mike Ditka Dies: Football Icon Became Larger-Than-Life Cultural Figure Mike Ditka made his name winning football championships, then became a personality recognizable far beyond the game. The Hall of Fame tight end and Super Bowl-winning coach died Friday, Oct. 9, at 86, his family announced through Jarrett Payton, whose father, Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, played under Ditka in Chicago. “It’s with a heavy heart that I’m sharing the Ditka family has announced the passing of Mike Ditka this morning," Payton stated. "Da Coach. Hall of Famer. The heartbeat of the ’85 Bears and a Super Bowl champion. Chicago won’t be the same. Prayers to Diana and the …

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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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Salmonella Fears Spark Nationwide Vegetable Product Recall Salmonella Fears Spark Nationwide Vegetable Product Recall Salmonella Fears Spark Nationwide Vegetable Product Recall
Salmonella Fears Spark Nationwide Vegetable Product Recall Salmonella concerns have triggered a nationwide recall of a vegetable product, with buyers urged to toss it and seek refunds. EAK Distribution LLC, based in Casper, Wyoming, is recalling Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, in 8-ounce packages, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The seeds were sold through Amazon to consumers nationwide between Thursday, Aug. 20, and Friday, Sept. 18. The recalled product comes in a cream-colored pouch with UPC 850056627443. Production lot code AUG172026 is embossed on the top seal. Home Grown…

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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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Firing Squad Execution Of Fort Hood Shooter Will Be First In US History To Be Broadcast Firing Squad Execution Of Fort Hood Shooter Will Be First In US History To Be Broadcast Firing Squad Execution Of Fort Hood Shooter Will Be First In US History To Be Broadcast
Firing Squad Execution Of Fort Hood Shooter Will Be First In US History To Be Broadcast The planned execution of the Fort Hood shooter is taking an extraordinary turn, with the Pentagon outlining a way for the public to watch. Former Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, 56, is scheduled to be executed by firing squad Thursday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. Central Time at Fort Hood, Texas, according to an Army announcement. The Pentagon now says the execution will be livestreamed, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. If carried out, the execution would be the military’s first since 1961 and its first by firing squad since World War II, according to the Death Penalty…

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