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Bergen County Burglar Steals Cash From Clifton Synagogue: Police Bergen County Burglar Steals Cash From Clifton Synagogue: Police Bergen County Burglar Steals Cash From Clifton Synagogue: Police
Bergen County Burglar Steals Cash From Clifton Synagogue: Police A 21-year-old man used a hammer to break into a Clifton synagogue before stealing cash and fleeing before dawn, police said. Eliyahu Davidovici, of Bergenfield, was charged following the Thursday, Sept. 24 burglary at Kehillas Beis Sholom Synagogue on Passaic Avenue, Clifton Detective Lt. Robert Anderson said. Officers responded at approximately 4:38 a.m. after a nearby resident reported hearing loud noises from the building and seeing a man running away, Anderson said. Police found signs of forced entry at the rear of the synagogue and searched the building and surrounding area with help …

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SWAT Standoff Ends With Murder Discovery In NJ Home: Prosecutor SWAT Standoff Ends With Murder Discovery In NJ Home: Prosecutor SWAT Standoff Ends With Murder Discovery In NJ Home: Prosecutor
SWAT Standoff Ends With Murder Discovery In NJ Home: Prosecutor A 60-year-old man was charged with murder after he barricaded himself inside a New Jersey home with a knife, charged at SWAT officers and was subdued before police found a woman stabbed to death inside, authorities said. Craig Montgomery, a Somerset resident, was charged with first-degree murder and  possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose on Wednesday, Oct. 7, Somerset County Prosecutor John  McDonald said. At 10:11 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, police were first called to a home on Majesty Lane in Franklin Township for a welfare check after someone reported hearing loud arguin…

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NJ Pasta Restaurant Named #1 In US NJ Pasta Restaurant Named #1 In US NJ Pasta Restaurant Named #1 In US
NJ Pasta Restaurant Named #1 In US The best place to get pasta is right here in Morris County. The Pasta Shop at 13 First Ave. in Denville was named #1 on Yelp's Top 100 Pasta Places in the U.S.  View this post on Instagram The executive chef and co-owner of the restaurant is Denville native Tommy Pollio, who developed a passion for cooking as a teenager and worked at kitchens throughout the country including in San Francisco and Chicago. Co-owner Sergio Sciancalepore grew up in an Italian household in Secaucus and grew up working in specialty stores throughout the Garden…

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Bloody Man With Machete Near Bergen County School Triggers Shelter-In-Place: Police Bloody Man With Machete Near Bergen County School Triggers Shelter-In-Place: Police Bloody Man With Machete Near Bergen County School Triggers Shelter-In-Place: Police
Bloody Man With Machete Near Bergen County School Triggers Shelter-In-Place: Police A bleeding man carrying a machete near a Bergen County elementary school prompted a shelter-in-place Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, authorities said. A passerby called 911 around 11:15 a.m. after spotting a man with a knife walking on Teaneck Road near Grant Elementary School in Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield Park Police Capt. Justin Tress said. The caller also reported that the man appeared to be bleeding from his head. Grant Elementary School was immediately placed into a shelter-in-place while police gathered more information, Tress said. Sgt. Madan, who was conducting a security check at …

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NJ Corrections Officer Admits To Sex With Inmate Who May Have Impregnated Her: Feds NJ Corrections Officer Admits To Sex With Inmate Who May Have Impregnated Her: Feds NJ Corrections Officer Admits To Sex With Inmate Who May Have Impregnated Her: Feds
NJ Corrections Officer Admits To Sex With Inmate Who May Have Impregnated Her: Feds A 27-year-old corrections officer at Fort Dix admitted to having sex with an inmate, authorities announced Wednesday, Oct. 7. Jordan Pensak had a consensual sexual relationship at the prison, where they also exchanged sexually explicit photographs and messages over social media and apps, facilitated by the inmate’s use of two contraband cell phones while in custody at Fort Dix, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer said. Pensak admitted to having a sexual relationship with the inmate in text messages sent to multiple individuals, including family members of the inmate, Frazer said. In one of tho…

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Major Industrial Project Moving Forward In Bergen County Major Industrial Project Moving Forward In Bergen County Major Industrial Project Moving Forward In Bergen County
Major Industrial Project Moving Forward In Bergen County A new 41,115-square-foot industrial facility is moving forward in Bergen County after developers secured construction financing, JLL announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The Class A warehouse is planned for 9 Porete Ave. in North Arlington, within the borough's 25-acre Porete Avenue Redevelopment Area in the Meadowlands, JLL said. JLL Capital Markets arranged the financing from Glacier Credit Strategies on behalf of developer The Hampshire Companies LLC. The amount of the loan was not disclosed. The facility will have 40-foot ceilings, nine loading dock doors, one drive-in door, a 135-foot truck …

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Popular Bergen County Supermarket To Close: Report Popular Bergen County Supermarket To Close: Report Popular Bergen County Supermarket To Close: Report
Popular Bergen County Supermarket To Close: Report A popular Bergen County supermarket is slated to close in early 2027, according to multiple news reports. Kings Food Market in Hillsdale has plans to close no later than Jan. 2, 2027, NJ Advance Media reports. A WARN notice filed with the state says 122 employees could lose their jobs. Kings was acquired by Acme Markets for $96.4 million after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2020.

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Parking Cameras Are Popping Up Across Bergen County: Here's Who Decides If You're Ticketed Parking Cameras Are Popping Up Across Bergen County: Here's Who Decides If You're Ticketed Parking Cameras Are Popping Up Across Bergen County: Here's Who Decides If You're Ticketed
Parking Cameras Are Popping Up Across Bergen County: Here's Who Decides If You're Ticketed Drivers who make a habit of stopping “just for a minute” where they shouldn’t may soon want to think twice. A growing number of New Jersey towns are turning to SafetySticks, solar-powered devices from Municipal Parking Services (MPS) that use cameras, artificial intelligence, and license plate recognition to detect and document illegal parking. The gray SafetySticks could easily be mistaken for ordinary poles, making their cameras easy to miss. The pole-mounted devices are designed for places where one illegally parked car can create a bigger problem, including crosswalks, bus stops, bike …

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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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Netflix Movie Transforms NJ College Campus Into UCLA Netflix Movie Transforms NJ College Campus Into UCLA Netflix Movie Transforms NJ College Campus Into UCLA
Netflix Movie Transforms NJ College Campus Into UCLA A North Jersey university got a Hollywood makeover, transforming into UCLA for a new Netflix movie. Montclair State University's 252-acre campus was used to film scenes for “Best of the Best,” which debuted on Netflix Friday, Sept. 18. Images shared by the university show familiar campus locations standing in for UCLA, including the Center for Environmental & Life Sciences, Feliciano School of Business, and amphitheater. Montclair State's Spanish Mission Revival architecture bears similarities to UCLA's Northern Italian Romanesque Revival style, with both campuses featuring red-tiled…

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Stranded Humpback Whales Spotted On Long Island Beach, Rescue Effort Launched Stranded Humpback Whales Spotted On Long Island Beach, Rescue Effort Launched Stranded Humpback Whales Spotted On Long Island Beach, Rescue Effort Launched
Stranded Humpback Whales Spotted On Long Island Beach, Rescue Effort Launched Two juvenile humpback whales were stranded on a Long Island beach Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, officials said. The whales were spotted off Fire Island National Seashore, the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society said. Experts believe the whales became stranded during the morning’s low tide, according to AMCS. As of Wednesday afternoon, conservationists were monitoring the situation to see if the animals would refloat on their own during the high tide. “We are continuing to monitor the whales and assess all available options, while considering the safety of the whales and the response teams,” …

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Paramus BJ's Bust: 146 Cases Of Red Bull, Blank EBT Cards Seized, Police Say Paramus BJ's Bust: 146 Cases Of Red Bull, Blank EBT Cards Seized, Police Say Paramus BJ's Bust: 146 Cases Of Red Bull, Blank EBT Cards Seized, Police Say
Paramus BJ's Bust: 146 Cases Of Red Bull, Blank EBT Cards Seized, Police Say More than 140 cases of Red Bull, blank EBT cards and a credit card re-encoding device were seized in an alleged organized retail theft scheme at a Paramus BJ's Wholesale Club, authorities said. Paramus police responded to the BJ's at 30 Route 17 North on Tuesday, Oct. 6, after receiving a report of suspicious people in a U-Haul van who were believed to be creating fraudulent credit cards, Deputy Police Chief Frank S. Scott IV said. Officers found Tavonte McClary, 26, inside the van before spotting Shaheim Scarborough, 22, walking toward it with a shopping cart filled with cases of Red Bull,…

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Undercover Prostitution Sting At Rochelle Park Salon Nets 2 Arrests: Police Undercover Prostitution Sting At Rochelle Park Salon Nets 2 Arrests: Police Undercover Prostitution Sting At Rochelle Park Salon Nets 2 Arrests: Police
Undercover Prostitution Sting At Rochelle Park Salon Nets 2 Arrests: Police An undercover prostitution investigation at a Bergen County salon led to two arrests and the seizure of about $2,000, authorities said. The investigation was conducted at Fuji Salon, 53 Woodland Ave., in Rochelle Park, on Friday, Oct. 2, after police received tips from members of the public who suspected and reported prostitution-related activity, Rochelle Park Police Capt. James DePreta said. Sumi Ray, 72, of Flushing, NY, was charged with promotion of prostitution and possession of property derived from criminal activity, DePreta said. Mihwa Choi, 55, of Suwon, Korea, was charged with lo…

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FBI Claims Professor Sent 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address FBI Claims Professor Sent 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address FBI Claims Professor Sent 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address
FBI Claims Professor Sent 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address A Haverford College religion professor used anonymous social media accounts to bombard a Jewish man and his family with roughly 50 antisemitic messages, repeatedly posted the family's home address, referenced the victim's minor son, and warned that security cameras would not protect them, federal prosecutors say. Guangtian Ha, an assistant professor of religion at the Delaware County college, was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 6, and charged with one federal count of cyberstalking, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. The indictment alleges the campaign ran from Oct. 9, 2025, throu…

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2-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Hasbrouck Heights Home 2-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Hasbrouck Heights Home 2-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Hasbrouck Heights Home
2-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Hasbrouck Heights Home A two-alarm fire broke out at a Hasbrouck Heights home Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, developing reports show. The blaze broke out just after 8:10 a.m. at 215 Madison Ave. and was confined to the attic, Hrg News & Resources reports. Hasbrouck Heights and Hackensack firefighters quickly knocked down the flames, the outlet said. Sources at the scene said the fire appeared to be electrical in nature, though the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department was continuing to investigate the cause, according to Hrg News & Resources. Firefighters from Wood-Ridge also responded, while the County Wide Em…

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Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey
Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey More than half of Americans fear inflation could "ruin Christmas" as shoppers prepare for another tight holiday season, according to a new survey. About 52% of Americans said inflation is going to ruin Christmas, according to a WalletHub survey released on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The personal finance website's findings come as some shoppers get an early start on holiday gift buying. The survey also arrives as inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.4% as of August, well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. A major factor behind inflation is soaring gasoline and energy prices due to&nb…

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CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know
CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS is opening its first pharmacy-only stores in the Northeast as it tries to change how people access medications and in-person care. The Rhode Island-based company announced the opening of a new pharmacy-focused location in Boston on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The store is located at 32 Warren Street in the Roxbury neighborhood. The roughly 3,000-square-foot store focuses on prescription medications, immunizations, and pharmacist support. It also carries a limited selection of over-the-counter products, along with a disposal bin for unwanted or expired medications and a collection …

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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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You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies
You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies Millions of Americans could get cash payments from a $100 million Equifax settlement after the credit reporting company was accused of misreporting credit scores. The settlement comes from a class-action lawsuit accusing Equifax of sending inaccurate credit scores and other credit information to lenders in 2022. People whose credit information was affected by the error between Thursday, March 17, and Friday, April 8, 2022, may be eligible for a payment. The payouts are expected to be between $95 and $280, but the final amount could change depending on how many valid claims are fil…

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Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors
Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese is moving into the ramen aisle for the first time. The brand will launch Kraft Mac & Cheese Cheesy Ramen nationwide in early 2027, Kraft Heinz announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 6. This will be the popular macaroni and cheese brand's first expansion into a new food category in nearly 20 years. The lineup will combine Kraft's cheese flavor with three typical ramen tastes: spicy, chicken, and pork. The company said the ramen products are made without artificial flavors, preservatives, or dyes. According to market research firm Circana, the …

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Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey
Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey More than half of Americans fear inflation could "ruin Christmas" as shoppers prepare for another tight holiday season, according to a new survey. About 52% of Americans said inflation is going to ruin Christmas, according to a WalletHub survey released on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The personal finance website's findings come as some shoppers get an early start on holiday gift buying. The survey also arrives as inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.4% as of August, well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. A major factor behind inflation is soaring gasoline and energy prices due to&nb…

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CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know
CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS is opening its first pharmacy-only stores in the Northeast as it tries to change how people access medications and in-person care. The Rhode Island-based company announced the opening of a new pharmacy-focused location in Boston on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The store is located at 32 Warren Street in the Roxbury neighborhood. The roughly 3,000-square-foot store focuses on prescription medications, immunizations, and pharmacist support. It also carries a limited selection of over-the-counter products, along with a disposal bin for unwanted or expired medications and a collection …

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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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You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies
You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies Millions of Americans could get cash payments from a $100 million Equifax settlement after the credit reporting company was accused of misreporting credit scores. The settlement comes from a class-action lawsuit accusing Equifax of sending inaccurate credit scores and other credit information to lenders in 2022. People whose credit information was affected by the error between Thursday, March 17, and Friday, April 8, 2022, may be eligible for a payment. The payouts are expected to be between $95 and $280, but the final amount could change depending on how many valid claims are fil…

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Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors
Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese is moving into the ramen aisle for the first time. The brand will launch Kraft Mac & Cheese Cheesy Ramen nationwide in early 2027, Kraft Heinz announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 6. This will be the popular macaroni and cheese brand's first expansion into a new food category in nearly 20 years. The lineup will combine Kraft's cheese flavor with three typical ramen tastes: spicy, chicken, and pork. The company said the ramen products are made without artificial flavors, preservatives, or dyes. According to market research firm Circana, the …

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5-Year-Old Found Naked In Road; PA Grandma In Viral Zip-Tie Child Case Faces New Charges 5-Year-Old Found Naked In Road; PA Grandma In Viral Zip-Tie Child Case Faces New Charges 5-Year-Old Found Naked In Road; PA Grandma In Viral Zip-Tie Child Case Faces New Charges
5-Year-Old Found Naked In Road; PA Grandma In Viral Zip-Tie Child Case Faces New Charges A Pennsylvania grandmother whose old Facebook post about escaping zip ties resurfaced after her 5-year-old autistic grandson was found naked on a road has been hit with new felony charges — and two more family members are now accused in the case, authorities announced Wednesday, Oct. 7. Stephanie Ann Schaffner, 42, and the child's mother, Jade Destiny Shuey, 21, have each been charged with felony conspiracy to obstruct a child abuse case, Pennsylvania State Police and the Lebanon County Detective Bureau announced. Scott Schaffner, 59, and Cathy Schaffner, 62, have also been charged with fel…

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Man Steals Aircraft Tug, Crashes Near Gate In Wild Airport Scene: Reports Man Steals Aircraft Tug, Crashes Near Gate In Wild Airport Scene: Reports Man Steals Aircraft Tug, Crashes Near Gate In Wild Airport Scene: Reports
Man Steals Aircraft Tug, Crashes Near Gate In Wild Airport Scene: Reports A Delta Air Lines passenger was accused of breaching airport security, crashing a stolen aircraft tug, and trying to take a second truck, according to reports. Jay Barr, 26, was charged with vehicle theft, trespassing, and vandalism, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department in California. He was arrested after the incident at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana at around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, ABC7 Eyewitness News in Los Angeles reported. Barr was scheduled to fly from Orange County to Seattle when he went through an access door at Gate 12, CNN reported. He…

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$30 Painting Nearly Thrown Away Sells For $1.3M+ At Auction $30 Painting Nearly Thrown Away Sells For $1.3M+ At Auction $30 Painting Nearly Thrown Away Sells For $1.3M+ At Auction
$30 Painting Nearly Thrown Away Sells For $1.3M+ At Auction A painting bought for just $30 at an estate sale has sold for more than $1.35 million after nearly ending up in the trash. A private collector bought "Alderman Merriam's Shells" for $1,352,600 through Freeman's Auctions on Thursday, Oct. 1, according to the auction listing. The small 1951 oil painting was created by Gertrude Abercrombie, a surrealist painter from Chicago who died in 1977. The sale set a new auction record for Abercrombie, surpassing the $1.02 million paid for her painting "Message for Mercy" at Sotheby's last year, The New York Times reported. The painting's unlikely path …

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Want To Win $1 Million? Survivor Casting Opens For 2027 Season 53: Apply Now Want To Win $1 Million? Survivor Casting Opens For 2027 Season 53: Apply Now Want To Win $1 Million? Survivor Casting Opens For 2027 Season 53: Apply Now
Want To Win $1 Million? Survivor Casting Opens For 2027 Season 53: Apply Now Think you have what it takes to outwit, outplay, and outlast everyone else for $1 million? CBS is looking for contestants to compete on a future season of "Survivor," with casting underway for Season 53, according to the show's official casting website. Applications are open to superfans, first-time applicants, and "everyone in between," casting officials said. "We are actively casting so please apply today if you want a chance to be on season 53!" the casting website states. Season 53 is expected to tape from mid-April through mid-May 2027. Applicants can submit an application online th…

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CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death
CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death A laboratory worker’s unexplained death has prompted a CDC response, with a critical question still unresolved: what caused her illness? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday, Oct. 6, that it is monitoring reports from Russia. The agency emphasized there is no indication of a broader threat to the US. In its statement, the CDC said it is “aware of and closely monitoring reports of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in the Irkutsk region of Russia that resulted in a death. We are working across the U.S. government to assess developments as additional information becom…

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