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Duo Busted In $18K Heroin Deal In Hudson Valley: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says Duo Busted In $18K Heroin Deal In Hudson Valley: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says Duo Busted In $18K Heroin Deal In Hudson Valley: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says
Duo Busted In $18K Heroin Deal In Hudson Valley: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says Two men, including a New Jersey resident, have been indicted on top-level felony drug charges after arranging an $18,000 deal involving about half a kilogram of heroin in Rockland County, prosecutors said.  Orange County resident Marvin Jeanty, age 42, also known as “Cream,” of Monroe, and Passaic County resident Jordan Miranda, age 23, of Paterson, New Jersey, were indicted following an investigation by the Rockland County Drug Task Force into heroin distribution in Airmont, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Oct. 2.  Prosecutors allege that on Ma…

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Taconic Crackdown: Almost 400 Tickets Issued In 2 Days Across Hudson Valley Taconic Crackdown: Almost 400 Tickets Issued In 2 Days Across Hudson Valley Taconic Crackdown: Almost 400 Tickets Issued In 2 Days Across Hudson Valley
Taconic Crackdown: Almost 400 Tickets Issued In 2 Days Across Hudson Valley Nearly 400 tickets were issued during a two-day enforcement detail targeting commercial and other restricted vehicles on the Taconic State Parkway in four Hudson Valley counties, police said. Troopers conducted the commercial vehicle enforcement detail on Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 1, along the parkway in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, and Columbia counties, New York State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 2.  During the operation, troopers said they issued 376 traffic tickets. Of those, 198 were issued for violations of parkway rules prohibiting certain restricted typ…

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Westchester Moped Rider Hits NYPD Officer, Then Arrested In Bronx, Police Say Westchester Moped Rider Hits NYPD Officer, Then Arrested In Bronx, Police Say Westchester Moped Rider Hits NYPD Officer, Then Arrested In Bronx, Police Say
Westchester Moped Rider Hits Nypd Officer, Then Arrested In Bronx, Police Say A Westchester County man was arrested after running a red light on a moped and hitting an NYPD officer who was crossing the street to respond to a fight, police said.  The incident happened in the Bronx near East 228th Street and White Plains Road at around 6:13 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, according to the NYPD.  An officer on duty saw a physical fight across the street and began crossing while he had the right of way, the department said. However, as the officer crossed, a man riding a moped allegedly disobeyed a traffic light and hit him.  The officer suffered minor inj…

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NY Man Caught With Child Sexual Exploitation Images, Faces 11 Felony Counts, Police Say NY Man Caught With Child Sexual Exploitation Images, Faces 11 Felony Counts, Police Say NY Man Caught With Child Sexual Exploitation Images, Faces 11 Felony Counts, Police Say
NY Man Caught With Child Sexual Exploitation Images, Faces 11 Felony Counts, Police Say A Dutchess County man faces 11 felony charges after police said he was caught with images depicting the sexual exploitation of children. Beekman resident Anderson Merard, 35, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 30, following an investigation, New York State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 2. The investigation began in June 2025 after State Police received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, according to police. Investigators found that Merard possessed digital images consistent with child sexual exploitation material, the agency said. Mer…

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Man Who Fled Cops, Tossed Bag Of Fentanyl During Chase In Hudson Valley Is Convicted Man Who Fled Cops, Tossed Bag Of Fentanyl During Chase In Hudson Valley Is Convicted Man Who Fled Cops, Tossed Bag Of Fentanyl During Chase In Hudson Valley Is Convicted
Man Who Fled Cops, Tossed Bag Of Fentanyl During Chase In Hudson Valley Is Convicted A man faces years in prison after being convicted of drug charges stemming from a police chase in Orange County earlier this year, prosecutors said. Newburgh resident Eric Williams, 53, was convicted on all counts following a jury trial in Orange County Court on Friday, Oct. 2, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced on Friday, Oct. 2. The case began on Wednesday, April 15, at around 2 p.m., when state troopers saw a vehicle speeding near Washington Street in Newburgh, according to evidence presented at trial. When troopers activated their lights and sirens to pull the …

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NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking
NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking Retirees in several Northeast states face some of the highest costs in the country, according to a new study. Retirement Living released its 2026 list of the most affordable states to retire, comparing all 50 states based on housing costs, everyday expenses, and tax-friendliness. The study looked at median rent for a one-bedroom home, median home sale prices, grocery spending, gas prices, and average Medicare Advantage premiums. Researchers also considered whether states tax Social Security benefits, along with income and property tax rates. "Affordability plays a major role in retire…

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Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie
Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie A new movie starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler is looking for people with law enforcement experience to play police officers during filming in New Jersey. Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking background actors for "Freefall," a Universal Pictures feature film set in the 1980s, according to a casting notice. Filming is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 16 in Wayne, and Monday, Oct. 26 in Newark. Another shoot is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30 in Brooklyn. The SAG rate is $241 for eight hours. A fitting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6 or Wednesday, Oct. 7 in …

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Pizza Guru Portnoy Raves About 3 Hudson Valley Eateries: Here Are His Scores Pizza Guru Portnoy Raves About 3 Hudson Valley Eateries: Here Are His Scores Pizza Guru Portnoy Raves About 3 Hudson Valley Eateries: Here Are His Scores
Pizza Guru Portnoy Raves About 3 Hudson Valley Eateries: Here Are His Scores Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy took his famous “One Bite” pizza reviews to Dutchess County, stopping at three local shops — and one local pie broke into the 8s. Portnoy reviewed Mommò Pizza Shop at 19 Robinson St. in Fishkill, Hudson & Packard at 29 Academy St. in Poughkeepsie, and Pipinelli's Pizza Parlor at 256 Hooker Ave. in Poughkeepsie in videos posted to his YouTube One Bite Pizza Reviews channel between Tuesday, Sept. 29, and Thursday, Oct. 1.  'So Light, So Flavorful' His highest score of the three went to Mommò Pizza Shop, which earned an 8.2 out of 10 in a review po…

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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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These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study
These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study Several Northeast communities are among the best small cities to live in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best Small Cities in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The list compared 1,318 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 using 45 measures of livability. The personal finance website based its rankings on five main categories: affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and safety. Each category accounted for 20 points in a city's overall score. The Boston suburb of Lexington, Massachusetts, took the top spot nat…

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Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In National Fraud; Victims Didn't Know They Were Scammed Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In National Fraud; Victims Didn't Know They Were Scammed Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In National Fraud; Victims Didn't Know They Were Scammed
Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In National Fraud; Victims Didn't Know They Were Scammed Two more victims of a nationwide gold scam involving fake federal agents had no idea they had been swindled until troopers contacted them, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 2. The scheme has been linked to approximately $6.5 million in losses across the country, with victims identified in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Washington State, according to police. The releases do not say whether the newly detailed losses are already included in that figure. “There are victims that are completely unaware that they are even victims,” Trooper Lauren Lesher wrote in an email to Daily Vo…

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Former Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Dies At 52 After Lengthy Illness Former Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Dies At 52 After Lengthy Illness Former Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Dies At 52 After Lengthy Illness
Former Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Dies At 52 After Lengthy Illness Tony Reno, the coach who guided Yale football to five Ivy League championships, has died at 52, the university’s athletic director announced on Friday, Oct. 2.  Reno stepped down for health reasons in February. He had been living with a neurodegenerative disease since August 2025.  Even as his health declined, Reno coached the Bulldogs through every game of the 2025 season. Yale won another Ivy League title and reached the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. His loss reaches beyond the sidelines in New Haven. His son, Dante, serves as Yale’s starting quarterback. Re…

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2 Men Avoid Prison After Setting Off Blast Inside Harvard Medical School 2 Men Avoid Prison After Setting Off Blast Inside Harvard Medical School 2 Men Avoid Prison After Setting Off Blast Inside Harvard Medical School
2 Men Avoid Prison After Setting Off Blast Inside Harvard Medical School Two Massachusetts men received probation after admitting to setting off an explosion inside a Harvard Medical School research lab.  Logan David Patterson, 19, of Plymouth, and Dominick Frank Cardoza, 21, of Bourne, set off a large commercial firework that triggered a fire alarm at the school’s Goldenson Building in Boston around 2:45 a.m. on Nov. 1, 2025, federal prosecutors said. US District Judge Angel Kelley sentenced each man to three years of probation. She also ordered them to pay $28,517 in restitution to the medical school. Both men pleaded guilty in April 2026 to conspir…

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Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser
Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser After a father of four was stabbed to death in a random attack on the New York City subway, his children have launched a fundraiser to honor his life. Mesias Lojano, 59, of Jamaica, Queens, was killed while riding the J train near Woodhaven Boulevard on Wednesday, Sept. 30. “He was a devoted father to four children, a cherished member of our family, and a friend to so many,” the Lojano children wrote in a GoFundMe. “We are his children, William, Laura, Darwin, and Edwin, and we are heartbroken.” Jyrell Thomas, 25, of the Bronx, was arrested and charged with murder in Lojano’s death, WABC r…

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Special Prosecutor Named In Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Investigation Special Prosecutor Named In Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Investigation Special Prosecutor Named In Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Investigation
Special Prosecutor Named In Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Investigation New York Attorney General Letitia James is taking over the criminal investigation after members of a Cornell University fraternity were accused of a gang rape. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the move in an executive order on Thursday, Oct. 1. The woman, identified as Jane Doe in a civil lawsuit, accused seven current and former members of the Chi Phi fraternity of drugging, sexually assaulting, and gang raping her in October 2024. Hochul said newly released information raised "serious questions" about the Cornell University Police Department's investigation and Tompkins Cou…

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Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands
Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands More than 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers are being recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire. Kobayashi Consumer Products recalled about 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers, while Gobi Heat recalled about 5,500 of its rechargeable hand warmers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. About 47 additional Gobi Heat warmers were sold in Canada. The lithium-ion batteries and electrical components in both products can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. The recalled HotHands warmers are white with orange accents…

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Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes
Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes A popular grill brush is being recalled because metal bristles can break off and cause serious internal injuries if swallowed. Walmart recalled about 4.48 million Expert Grill metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to a grill or food. If swallowed, the bristles can cause serious internal injuries that may require surgery. The brushes have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some also have metal scrapers attached. The recall covers five Expert Grill product…

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IRS Launches New Tool To Help Taxpayers: How It Works IRS Launches New Tool To Help Taxpayers: How It Works IRS Launches New Tool To Help Taxpayers: How It Works
IRS Launches New Tool To Help Taxpayers: How It Works The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new app to give taxpayers more ways to manage their accounts. The agency has replaced its longtime IRS2Go app with a new IRS app that includes expanded access to refunds, payments, notices, tax records, and other account information. The app launched on Friday, Sept. 25. Taxpayers can use it to check the status of refunds and amended returns, view balances, make payments, and review payment activity. They can also access certain notices, letters, tax records, and transcripts. Users can also manage some profile and communication settings and …

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Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify
Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions of Americans who paid fees to withdraw cash from certain ATMs could qualify for payouts in a $167.5 million Mastercard and Visa settlement. The credit card companies agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the payment networks of violating antitrust laws by preventing independent ATM operators from charging lower fees when transactions could be processed through cheaper competing networks. Consumers may qualify if they paid an ATM surcharge or access fee to withdraw cash from a deposit account at an independent ATM in the US between Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, and …

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National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals
National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals Several major restaurant chains are offering special deals on a huge day for taco lovers. National Taco Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The holiday was permanently moved to the first Tuesday of October in 2024 to always line up with "Taco Tuesday." The holiday itself began in San Antonio in the 1960s, according to National Day Calendar. Many companies revived the celebration in 2009. The history of tacos dates back centuries to Indigenous people in ancient Mexico. The first "taco feast" documented by Europeans was hosted by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. The modern word "taco" …

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Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands
Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands More than 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers are being recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire. Kobayashi Consumer Products recalled about 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers, while Gobi Heat recalled about 5,500 of its rechargeable hand warmers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. About 47 additional Gobi Heat warmers were sold in Canada. The lithium-ion batteries and electrical components in both products can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. The recalled HotHands warmers are white with orange accents…

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Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes
Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes A popular grill brush is being recalled because metal bristles can break off and cause serious internal injuries if swallowed. Walmart recalled about 4.48 million Expert Grill metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to a grill or food. If swallowed, the bristles can cause serious internal injuries that may require surgery. The brushes have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some also have metal scrapers attached. The recall covers five Expert Grill product…

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IRS Launches New Tool To Help Taxpayers: How It Works IRS Launches New Tool To Help Taxpayers: How It Works IRS Launches New Tool To Help Taxpayers: How It Works
IRS Launches New Tool To Help Taxpayers: How It Works The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new app to give taxpayers more ways to manage their accounts. The agency has replaced its longtime IRS2Go app with a new IRS app that includes expanded access to refunds, payments, notices, tax records, and other account information. The app launched on Friday, Sept. 25. Taxpayers can use it to check the status of refunds and amended returns, view balances, make payments, and review payment activity. They can also access certain notices, letters, tax records, and transcripts. Users can also manage some profile and communication settings and …

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Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify
Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions of Americans who paid fees to withdraw cash from certain ATMs could qualify for payouts in a $167.5 million Mastercard and Visa settlement. The credit card companies agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the payment networks of violating antitrust laws by preventing independent ATM operators from charging lower fees when transactions could be processed through cheaper competing networks. Consumers may qualify if they paid an ATM surcharge or access fee to withdraw cash from a deposit account at an independent ATM in the US between Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, and …

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National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals
National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals Several major restaurant chains are offering special deals on a huge day for taco lovers. National Taco Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The holiday was permanently moved to the first Tuesday of October in 2024 to always line up with "Taco Tuesday." The holiday itself began in San Antonio in the 1960s, according to National Day Calendar. Many companies revived the celebration in 2009. The history of tacos dates back centuries to Indigenous people in ancient Mexico. The first "taco feast" documented by Europeans was hosted by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. The modern word "taco" …

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Cyclospora Outbreak Findings Released: What Investigators Discovered Cyclospora Outbreak Findings Released: What Investigators Discovered Cyclospora Outbreak Findings Released: What Investigators Discovered
Cyclospora Outbreak Findings Released: What Investigators Discovered Federal investigators have uncovered new evidence in a Cyclospora outbreak that sickened nearly 13,000 people, but a key question remains unanswered. The Food and Drug Administration said Friday, Oct. 2, that two environmental samples tested positive for the parasite during its investigation into recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. One came from a tank holding outgoing wastewater from the company’s processing facility. The other came from a drainage ditch at a lettuce grower identified through the agency’s traceback investigation. The findings strengthen the link between …

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by Joe Lombardi
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McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy
McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald’s is giving its drive-thru a new voice, and customers may notice a change before they reach the pickup window. The chain is testing Archy, an artificial intelligence ordering assistant, as part of a broader technology push, according to multiple reports. The system takes orders in English and Spanish and works with ArchIQ, McDonald’s AI-powered restaurant operating platform. McDonald’s told Moneywise, in a report published by Yahoo Finance, that Archy was getting orders right more than 90 percent of the time. The company said the goal is to give employees more time to help customer…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Clocks 'Fall Back' Soon: Here’s When The Switch Happens Clocks 'Fall Back' Soon: Here’s When The Switch Happens Clocks 'Fall Back' Soon: Here’s When The Switch Happens
Clocks 'Fall Back' Soon: Here’s When The Switch Happens An extra hour is waiting in the wings, but it comes with a trade-off for anyone who enjoys daylight after work. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1. Clocks across most of the US will turn back to 1 a.m., according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The return to standard time means lighter mornings and earlier evening darkness by the clock. It also adds an extra hour that night, potentially giving you more time to sleep. The switch follows Halloween. Before going to bed on Saturday, Oct. 31, move manual clocks back one hour. Remember bedside…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Social Security Changes Clear Congress: What To Know Social Security Changes Clear Congress: What To Know Social Security Changes Clear Congress: What To Know
Social Security Changes Clear Congress: What To Know A change could be coming to how Americans navigate one of retirement’s biggest decisions: when to start collecting Social Security. Congress has passed the bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act, which would rename key claiming-age benchmarks to clarify their financial consequences. The legislation would leave eligibility ages and benefit formulas unchanged. Reps. Lloyd Smucker, a Pennsylvania Republican, and Don Beyer, a Virginia Democrat, announced Wednesday, Sept. 30, that their bill had cleared the Senate and was headed to President Donald Trump for his signature. The Senate approved the …

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by Joe Lombardi
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This Brief Routine May Lift Your Spirits, Sharpen Focus: Study This Brief Routine May Lift Your Spirits, Sharpen Focus: Study This Brief Routine May Lift Your Spirits, Sharpen Focus: Study
This Brief Routine May Lift Your Spirits, Sharpen Focus: Study A better mood may be closer than you think, with a small study suggesting that 10 minutes could make a difference. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan found that a brief session of very slow running improved mood and performance on a mental task compared with sitting quietly. The findings, published in Imaging Neuroscience, suggest that even gentle running may offer immediate benefits for healthy young adults.  Researchers recruited 24 participants: 13 men and 11 women. All were healthy, right-handed, and had no history of neurological or psychiatric conditions. Each pa…

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