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Viral CT Walmart Rampage: Man Accused Of Spitting On Customer, Hurling Slurs, Damaging Cars Viral CT Walmart Rampage: Man Accused Of Spitting On Customer, Hurling Slurs, Damaging Cars Viral CT Walmart Rampage: Man Accused Of Spitting On Customer, Hurling Slurs, Damaging Cars
Viral CT Walmart Rampage: Man Accused Of Spitting On Customer, Hurling Slurs, Damaging Cars A 32-year-old Connecticut man is facing a string of charges after police say he went on a rampage at a Walmart, tossing merchandise, spitting in a customer's face, shouting hateful slurs, and damaging cars before speeding away from officers.  Matthew Colby, 32, of Kent, allegedly caused the chaos on Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Walmart at 235 Queen St. in Southington, police said Monday, Nov. 9. Police were called to the store just before 11:30 a.m. after a customer reported a man had spit on him and called him a slur. Video from the incident shows a man throwing merchandise and shoutin…

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DUI Wilton Driver Charged In New Canaan Parking Mishap, Cops Say DUI Wilton Driver Charged In New Canaan Parking Mishap, Cops Say DUI Wilton Driver Charged In New Canaan Parking Mishap, Cops Say
DUI Wilton Driver Charged In New Canaan Parking Mishap, Cops Say A 66-year-old intoxicated Connecticut driver has been charged after police say she struck six vehicles while backing out of a parking space in a downtown area last week. Liana Dickman, of Wilton, was behind the wheel when the crash happened around 4:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the 30 block of Elm Street, according to New Canaan Police. According to previous news reports, this is not her first driving while intoxicated charge.  The impact pushed one vehicle onto the sidewalk. Another damaged vehicle was shoved into the roadway, police said. No one was injured, but multiple cars…

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2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In CT 2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In CT 2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In CT
2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In CT Two New York residents died after their SUV crossed several lanes of traffic on I-95 in Connecticut, left the highway, and slammed into a tree, state police said. Jeffrey Stein, 54, and Jessica Stein, 44, both of Brooklyn, New York, were killed in the crash around 10:15 a.m. Saturday on I-95 north near Exit 32 in Stratford, Connecticut State Police said. Jeffrey was driving a gray Mazda CX-9 with Jessica riding as a passenger when the SUV crossed from the left lane to the right side of the highway, investigators said. The SUV went onto the grass, struck a traffic sign support, and then cra…

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Nvidia CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation Nvidia CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation Nvidia CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation
Nvidia CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing an investigation into whether he was targeted by Chinese intelligence after admitting to an affair with a woman suspected of spying for Beijing. The AI chipmaker's board announced an independent investigation in a news release on Sunday, Nov. 8. The announcement followed reports that Huang had a relationship with a Chinese businesswoman identified by US intelligence officials as a suspected spy. Nvidia shares plunged more than 5% on Monday, Nov. 9, after falling as much as 8% earlier in the day, Reuters reported. The selloff threatened to erase mo…

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Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns
Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns Ford is recalling nearly 79,000 vehicles in the latest wave of safety concerns for the US automaker, federal regulators said. Ford Motor Company issued three recalls affecting 78,740 vehicles, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports filed on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The affected vehicles include certain 2025 through 2027 Lincoln SUVs and 2026 through 2027 Ford pickup trucks. The largest recall affects 36,994 Lincoln Navigator SUVs from the 2025 through 2027 model years. The front passenger seat can unexpectedly slide forward, backward, or recline without anyone touching…

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These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says
These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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Fairfield County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Fairfield County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Fairfield County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Fairfield County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Fairfield County is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradesperson, or a mus…

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Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote
Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote After 91 years of keeping the booze out, one New Jersey town is finally ready to let the drinks flow. Voters in Collingswood, a suburb within Camden County, approved a referendum Tuesday, Nov. 3, opening the door for restaurants and other businesses to serve alcohol for the first time since 1935. The measure passed with 3,506 votes in favor and 2,322 against, according to unofficial election results. That's about 60% of voters giving alcohol sales the green light. Behind the push was a group fittingly named Booze on the Ballot, which rallied residents to support ending the borough's decade…

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Teen's AC/DC 'Thunderstruck' Marimba Performance Goes Viral, Draws Millions Of Views Teen's AC/DC 'Thunderstruck' Marimba Performance Goes Viral, Draws Millions Of Views Teen's AC/DC 'Thunderstruck' Marimba Performance Goes Viral, Draws Millions Of Views
Teen's AC/DC 'Thunderstruck' Marimba Performance Goes Viral, Draws Millions Of Views A teenager has left millions of people thunderstruck after a video of her playing an AC/DC classic on a marimba resurfaced more than a year after the performance — and even caught the attention of an NFL superstar. Layla Clark, 17, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School in Jefferson Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, has become an internet sensation for her performance of AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" with the school's Jaguar Marching Band during the 2025 football season. The video shows Clark rapidly striking the wooden bars of her marimba, recreating the song's iconic opening guitar riff …

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Child, 6, Drowns In Manure Pit After Climbing Fence At Farm: Coroner Child, 6, Drowns In Manure Pit After Climbing Fence At Farm: Coroner Child, 6, Drowns In Manure Pit After Climbing Fence At Farm: Coroner
Child, 6, Drowns In Manure Pit After Climbing Fence At Farm: Coroner A 6-year-old child drowned after apparently climbing a fence and falling into a manure pit on a Lancaster County farm on Sunday, Nov. 8, according to the county coroner. Emergency crews were called to the 6200 block of Meadville Road near Churchtown Road in Salisbury Township around 4:04 p.m. for a report of someone falling into a manure pit, according to county emergency dispatchers, as first reported by CBS 21. Pennsylvania State Police responded to the farm and are investigating the incident, according to dispatch, the outlet explained. The Lancaster County Coroner's Office also respond…

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Trap Queen No More: Rapper Fetty Wap Ties Knot At Lavish NJ Castle (PHOTOS) Trap Queen No More: Rapper Fetty Wap Ties Knot At Lavish NJ Castle (PHOTOS) Trap Queen No More: Rapper Fetty Wap Ties Knot At Lavish NJ Castle (PHOTOS)
Trap Queen No More: Rapper Fetty Wap Ties Knot At Lavish NJ Castle (Photos) Fetty Wap has married his very own "Trap Queen" in a lavish New Jersey wedding fit for royalty. The Paterson rapper tied the knot with Alexis Hill in a wedding reportedly held at The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains on Thursday, Nov. 5, The Shade Room reports. The couple's photography company, Stanlo Photography, shared photos on Instagram, as did Hill. Fetty Wap & his wife at their wedding 💍 pic.twitter.com/EyWPCmplSa — ًWave Checkers (@wavecheckers) November 7, 2026 Fetty Wap, whose real name is Willie Maxwell II, proposed to Hill in July. Between 90 and 100 guests…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$26M Vanishes From NJ Town, Mayor Waits Until After Election Day To Inform Residents $26M Vanishes From NJ Town, Mayor Waits Until After Election Day To Inform Residents $26M Vanishes From NJ Town, Mayor Waits Until After Election Day To Inform Residents
$26M Vanishes From NJ Town, Mayor Waits Until After Election Day To Inform Residents A New Jersey town lost approximately $26 million intended for affordable housing in a massive wire transfer theft more than five weeks before Election Day, but residents weren't publicly informed until three days after voters went to the polls. The money was stolen from Cranbury Township on Monday, Sept. 28, and had been set aside to purchase property to help the Middlesex County municipality meet its affordable housing obligations, Mayor Lisa Knierim said in a statement issued Friday, Nov. 6. Knierim, a Democrat, is serving a term that ends in December 2028. Investigators have since froze…

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Range Rover Crashes Into 4 Cars In Downtown New Canaan; See The Aftermath Range Rover Crashes Into 4 Cars In Downtown New Canaan; See The Aftermath Range Rover Crashes Into 4 Cars In Downtown New Canaan; See The Aftermath
Range Rover Crashes Into 4 Cars In Downtown New Canaan; See The Aftermath A driver backing out of a parking space on a busy downtown Connecticut street set off a chain-reaction crash that damaged four parked cars and sent one onto the sidewalk, police said. The crash happened around 4:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, near 35 Elm Street in New Canaan, between Main Street and South Avenue.  View this post on Instagram According to New Canaan Police, the driver backed into a parked car. The impact pushed another parked vehicle onto the sidewalk. But the crash did not stop there. “The vehicle then struck two other parked …

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FDA To Require GLP-1 Safety Warnings: What Users Should Know FDA To Require GLP-1 Safety Warnings: What Users Should Know FDA To Require GLP-1 Safety Warnings: What Users Should Know
FDA To Require Glp-1 Safety Warnings: What Users Should Know Popular diabetes and weight-loss medications are getting a safety warning that users should know about. The US Food and Drug Administration is requiring updated labeling across the GLP-1 drug class because of a potential increased risk of a rare eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss, the agency announced on Monday, Nov. 9. The requirement covers medications including Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, according to the FDA’s drug safety communication. Manufacturers must add the information to the Warnings and Precautions section of prescribing information. The c…

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Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans
Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans A tattoo, real or fake, could score you free Chipotle on Friday the 13th. Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back its "tatted like a Chipotle bag" promotion, the company announced in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The buy-one-get-one deal will be available from 3 to 4 p.m. local time at participating restaurants across the US and Canada on Friday, Nov. 13. Customers who show up in person during the one-hour window with any tattoo can get a free entrée when purchasing another of equal or greater value. That includes permanent ink, temporary tattoos, or even a design drawn o…

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Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise
Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks is revealing five new versions of its wildly popular Bearista cups as part of a holiday-themed mystery box collection. The coffeehouse chain unveiled its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Monday, Nov. 9. The new bear-shaped glasses will go on sale at select Starbucks locations on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for $39.95 each. The collection features five holiday-themed characters, including a rare golden bear. Each hand-blown glass cup comes in a mystery box, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. The five new Bearis…

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Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check
Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Federal food safety officials are warning consumers to check their freezers for certain meat and poultry products sold nationwide. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert on Friday, Nov. 6, after discovering allergens missing from product labels. The frozen products from Betterballen Foods LLC contain sesame that is not declared on their labels. The beef product also contains Worcestershire sauce made with anchovy, a fish allergen that is not declared. Consumers who purchased the affected products should not eat them, FSIS…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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FDA To Require GLP-1 Safety Warnings: What Users Should Know FDA To Require GLP-1 Safety Warnings: What Users Should Know FDA To Require GLP-1 Safety Warnings: What Users Should Know
FDA To Require Glp-1 Safety Warnings: What Users Should Know Popular diabetes and weight-loss medications are getting a safety warning that users should know about. The US Food and Drug Administration is requiring updated labeling across the GLP-1 drug class because of a potential increased risk of a rare eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss, the agency announced on Monday, Nov. 9. The requirement covers medications including Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, according to the FDA’s drug safety communication. Manufacturers must add the information to the Warnings and Precautions section of prescribing information. The c…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans
Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans A tattoo, real or fake, could score you free Chipotle on Friday the 13th. Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back its "tatted like a Chipotle bag" promotion, the company announced in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The buy-one-get-one deal will be available from 3 to 4 p.m. local time at participating restaurants across the US and Canada on Friday, Nov. 13. Customers who show up in person during the one-hour window with any tattoo can get a free entrée when purchasing another of equal or greater value. That includes permanent ink, temporary tattoos, or even a design drawn o…

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by Chris Spiker
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Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise
Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks is revealing five new versions of its wildly popular Bearista cups as part of a holiday-themed mystery box collection. The coffeehouse chain unveiled its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Monday, Nov. 9. The new bear-shaped glasses will go on sale at select Starbucks locations on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for $39.95 each. The collection features five holiday-themed characters, including a rare golden bear. Each hand-blown glass cup comes in a mystery box, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. The five new Bearis…

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by Chris Spiker
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Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check
Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Federal food safety officials are warning consumers to check their freezers for certain meat and poultry products sold nationwide. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert on Friday, Nov. 6, after discovering allergens missing from product labels. The frozen products from Betterballen Foods LLC contain sesame that is not declared on their labels. The beef product also contains Worcestershire sauce made with anchovy, a fish allergen that is not declared. Consumers who purchased the affected products should not eat them, FSIS…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check
Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check A routine Google search could take a costly turn before you realize anything is wrong. Scammers buy search ads that impersonate legitimate businesses, then send users to convincing fake websites, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Those pages can steal login credentials and financial information, enabling account theft. The trap starts with something ordinary: searching for a familiar company and choosing a prominent result. Criminals can copy a business’s website and use a nearly identical address, making the destination look trustworthy. The consequences can extend b…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button
Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button A familiar iPhone button could disappear from future models, potentially changing how users access some everyday shortcuts. Multiple reports suggest Apple is considering removing the standalone Action Button from new iPhones starting in the second half of 2027.  The coverage traces back to a claim from Weibo tipster Instant Digital, rather than an announcement from Apple. The proposed change would move the Action Button’s customizable functions into Camera Control, according to MacDailyNews. A single press would open the Camera app. Pressing and holding would trigger the user-assigne…

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Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking
Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday bargains can come with a hidden cost, and scammers are counting on the seasonal rush to keep shoppers from looking closely. The FBI and Better Business Bureau warn that fraudulent offers, urgent messages, and convincing impersonators can put money and personal information at risk. The FBI says non-payment and non-delivery scams caused more than $503 million in reported losses in 2025. Those figures cover the full year, not just holiday shopping. In non-delivery scams, buyers pay for merchandise that never arrives. Non-payment scams target sellers who ship goods but never receive pa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners
Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Some money matters never make it into the conversation, even between people who share their lives. A new survey reveals which financial secrets Americans are keeping quiet. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59 percent reported keeping a financial secret from others. TD Bank US commissioned the study. A bad credit score topped the list at 21 percent, followed by significant credit card debt at 16 percent. The findings cover secrets hidden from others generally, while 11 percent specifically reported a bank account their partner did not know about. Meanwhile, 30 percent …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Druski Makes 'SNL' History, But Critics Aren't Laughing Druski Makes 'SNL' History, But Critics Aren't Laughing Druski Makes 'SNL' History, But Critics Aren't Laughing
Druski Makes 'SNL' History, But Critics Aren't Laughing From Instagram livestreams to the "Saturday Night Live" stage, Druski has come a long way — but his history-making debut has critics divided. The 32-year-old comedian, whose real name is Drew Desbordes, became the show's first content creator to host when he took the stage Saturday, Nov. 7. Born in Columbia, MD, Druski brought his signature characters, celebrity connections, and plenty of surprises to the NBC sketch comedy show. Among them was Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone, who made an unexpected appearance during his opening monologue. The two recently worked together on "The Catch…

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by Cecilia Levine