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Target Shoppers May Have Been Exposed To Measles In Pennsylvania, Health Officials Warn Target Shoppers May Have Been Exposed To Measles In Pennsylvania, Health Officials Warn Target Shoppers May Have Been Exposed To Measles In Pennsylvania, Health Officials Warn
Target Shoppers May Have Been Exposed To Measles In Pennsylvania, Health Officials Warn Shoppers at a Pennsylvania Target may have been exposed to measles, and unvaccinated people face the greatest risk of infection, state health officials warned. A person who tested positive for the highly contagious virus visited the Target at 1745 Quentin Road in Lebanon County on Friday, Oct. 23, potentially exposing others between 5 and 8 p.m., the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced Wednesday, Oct. 28. Anyone who was at the store during that window should check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms, health officials said. The infected person was instructed to isolate…

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Stolen Car Slams Into 7-Eleven After Hitting Police Cruiser In Pennsylvania: Police Stolen Car Slams Into 7-Eleven After Hitting Police Cruiser In Pennsylvania: Police Stolen Car Slams Into 7-Eleven After Hitting Police Cruiser In Pennsylvania: Police
Stolen Car Slams Into 7-Eleven After Hitting Police Cruiser In Pennsylvania: Police A stolen car slammed into a 7-Eleven after striking a police cruiser and another vehicle while fleeing officers in Bucks County, police announced on Thursday, Oct. 29. The crash happened at the 7-Eleven at Street Road and Brookwood Drive in Bensalem Township, according to a release issued by Bensalem Township Police at 3:56 p.m. The vehicle had previously been reported stolen out of Philadelphia when Bensalem officers attempted to pull it over, police said. Instead of stopping, the driver struck a Bensalem police vehicle and an unrelated vehicle before speeding away, according to investiga…

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Fatal Motorcycle Crash Shuts Route 30 In Pennsylvania Fatal Motorcycle Crash Shuts Route 30 In Pennsylvania Fatal Motorcycle Crash Shuts Route 30 In Pennsylvania
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Shuts Route 30 In Pennsylvania A deadly crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan shut down both directions of Route 30 in Pennsylvania early Thursday, Oct. 29, emergency dispatchers said. The vehicles collided on Lincoln Highway/Route 30 near Simmontown Road in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, around 3:53 a.m., dispatchers said. The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office confirmed it responded to the scene just before 4 a.m. Route 30 was closed between Mount Vernon Road and White Horse Road as several emergency units responded. The roadway has since reopened, according to 511PA. The identity of the person killed and de…

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Woman Struck By Vehicle In Pennsylvania Dies 8 Days Later, Coroner Says Woman Struck By Vehicle In Pennsylvania Dies 8 Days Later, Coroner Says Woman Struck By Vehicle In Pennsylvania Dies 8 Days Later, Coroner Says
Woman Struck By Vehicle In Pennsylvania Dies 8 Days Later, Coroner Says A woman died eight days after she was struck by a vehicle in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Mary A. Pavlik, 81 of Lehighton, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest at 11:05 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, according to the Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. Pavlik was a pedestrian when she was struck at the intersection of Iron and South Third streets in Lehighton Borough, Carbon County, at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, Buglio said. Her cause of death was complications of multiple blunt force injuries, and the manner was ruled an acci…

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Man Takes Officer’s TASER, Grabs For Gun In PA Trail Struggle: Police Man Takes Officer’s TASER, Grabs For Gun In PA Trail Struggle: Police Man Takes Officer’s TASER, Grabs For Gun In PA Trail Struggle: Police
Man Takes Officer’s TASER, Grabs For Gun In PA Trail Struggle: Police A man took an officer’s TASER and tried to pull a service pistol from its holster during a struggle that injured two officers on a Pennsylvania trail, police announced Monday, Oct. 26. Dallas Whitt Anderson-James was taken into custody on the Montgomery County Cross County Trail near Barnes & Noble in Plymouth Township on Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to township police. The encounter came hours after officers were called to the 2000 block of Chemical Road at approximately 4:54 p.m. for a report that Anderson-James was repeatedly contacting a woman despite a valid protection from abuse …

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PA City Among 10 Best Places For Retirement In New Rankings: See Full List PA City Among 10 Best Places For Retirement In New Rankings: See Full List PA City Among 10 Best Places For Retirement In New Rankings: See Full List
PA City Among 10 Best Places For Retirement In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Patrick Stewart Dead At 86: English Actor Leaves Behind Decades Of Iconic Performances Patrick Stewart Dead At 86: English Actor Leaves Behind Decades Of Iconic Performances Patrick Stewart Dead At 86: English Actor Leaves Behind Decades Of Iconic Performances
Patrick Stewart Dead At 86: English Actor Leaves Behind Decades Of Iconic Performances Patrick Stewart, the iconic British stage actor who became a familiar face in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the "X-Men" films, has died at 86, his representatives announced.  Stewart died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, longtime spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak told The Hollywood Reporter Thursday.  His family shared a statement on social media that he died following “a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.” He is survived by two adult children and his wife, singer Sunny Ozell.  Bush Novak told THR that loved ones gathere…

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Ex-'Real Housewives' Editor Gives Philly Its Own Franchise With A Deadly Twist Ex-'Real Housewives' Editor Gives Philly Its Own Franchise With A Deadly Twist Ex-'Real Housewives' Editor Gives Philly Its Own Franchise With A Deadly Twist
Ex-'Real Housewives' Editor Gives Philly Its Own Franchise With A Deadly Twist An award-winning writer who spent nearly a decade working on some of the biggest fights on Bravo's "Real Housewives" franchises has found a new way to deal with the drama: killing off the housewives. Fictionally, of course. Timothy Hedden, a longtime reality television editor who worked on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," "Atlanta," and "Potomac," has released his debut novel, "Dead Housewives of Philadelphia," a murder mystery inspired by his 25 years behind the scenes. After watching thousands of hours of reality TV footage, Hedden decided writing a novel in which housewives get murd…

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Striking CTE Rate Among Former NFL Players Who Died Revealed In New Study Striking CTE Rate Among Former NFL Players Who Died Revealed In New Study Striking CTE Rate Among Former NFL Players Who Died Revealed In New Study
Striking CTE Rate Among Former NFL Players Who Died Revealed In New Study A new study offers a sobering estimate of how common a degenerative brain disease was among former NFL players who died over a 16-year period. Researchers estimated that 74.5 percent of former players who died between January 2008 and December 2023 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, according to the study published Wednesday, Oct. 28, in JAMA Network Open. The finding estimates how many had CTE when they died. It does not establish that CTE caused their deaths. CTE is associated with repeated head impacts and can currently be definitively diagnosed only through examination of br…

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Pennsylvania Woman Arrested In Long Island Massage Parlor Raid Pennsylvania Woman Arrested In Long Island Massage Parlor Raid Pennsylvania Woman Arrested In Long Island Massage Parlor Raid
Pennsylvania Woman Arrested In Long Island Massage Parlor Raid A Pennsylvania woman and a New York woman were arrested during a Long Island massage parlor raid prompted by community complaints on Wednesday, Oct. 28, Suffolk County police said. Xiaoqin Xu, 48, of Ambler, Montgomery County, and Cuiping Zhu, 42, of Flushing, Queens, were identified as the two employees arrested at the business at 294 East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station, according to police. Second Precinct Crime Section officers investigated the massage parlor alongside the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and Ordinance Inspector after receiving complaints from the community, polic…

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Man Killed In PA Motorcycle Crash, Police Say Man Killed In PA Motorcycle Crash, Police Say Man Killed In PA Motorcycle Crash, Police Say
Man Killed In PA Motorcycle Crash, Police Say A man was killed and a motorcyclist was hospitalized after a crash in Philadelphia on Wednesday evening, Oct. 28, police said. A 2020 dark gray Suzuki Hayabusa was traveling south on East Roosevelt Boulevard when it struck a man attempting to cross Bustleton Avenue at approximately 6:10 p.m., according to the preliminary investigation. Philadelphia Fire Department medics rushed the pedestrian to Albert Einstein Medical Center with severe injuries. Doctors pronounced him dead at approximately 6:46 p.m., police said. The man's identity remained unknown when police issued the release Wednesda…

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Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get
Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl is offering a special Thanksgiving meal deal as families navigate higher grocery prices before the holiday. The discount supermarket chain will offer a Thanksgiving dinner for up to 10 people for $34.40. The promotion will run from Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Wednesday, Nov. 25. The meal includes a 14-pound turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and other Thanksgiving dinner staples. "Thanksgiving is about bringing people together, and we believe families deserve more to value — more food, more savings, and more confidence in the prices they pay," chief customer offic…

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17 Fires Prompt Urgent Recall Of Space Heaters Sold At Major Retailers 17 Fires Prompt Urgent Recall Of Space Heaters Sold At Major Retailers 17 Fires Prompt Urgent Recall Of Space Heaters Sold At Major Retailers
17 Fires Prompt Urgent Recall Of Space Heaters Sold At Major Retailers About 375,000 space heaters sold across North America are being recalled after more than a dozen caught fire. DREO issued the recall for its DR-HSH015 electric space heaters, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 29. About 338,800 heaters were sold in the US, with another 36,300 sold in Canada. The heaters can overheat and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards. DREO received 17 reports of heaters catching fire, including three incidents involving property damage and one burn injury to a person's hand, according to the CPSC. The black ceramic heaters …

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Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning
Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning A seafood recall is prompting an urgent warning for shoppers: The fish could pose a life-threatening risk even if it looks and smells normal. Haifa Smoked Fish, based in Queens, New York, is recalling approximately 560 pounds of cold smoked sprats because of potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, according to its announcement posted by the FDA. The bacterium can cause botulism, a potentially fatal illness. The recall includes all lots, and the company initiated it Tuesday, Oct. 27. The fish went to retailers, restaurants, wholesalers, and food service customers in New York, Ne…

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Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey
Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey A new survey from Campbell's reveals which side dishes are the nation's favorites as Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. The Camden, New Jersey-based food company released its annual State of the Sides Report on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The survey found that Americans are planning to serve more Thanksgiving side dishes in 2026, with many preferring them over turkey. According to Campbell's, the five most popular Thanksgiving side dishes are: Green bean casserole Mac & cheese Yams or sweet potatoes Mashed potatoes Stuffing or dressing Green bean casserole remains a holiday favorite, …

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Hundreds Of Fire, Overheating Reports Spark Portable Charger Recall: What To Know Hundreds Of Fire, Overheating Reports Spark Portable Charger Recall: What To Know Hundreds Of Fire, Overheating Reports Spark Portable Charger Recall: What To Know
Hundreds Of Fire, Overheating Reports Spark Portable Charger Recall: What To Know Portable chargers sold on Amazon are being recalled after hundreds of reports of fires and overheating, including several burn injuries. The recall affects about 11,000 HAIARA W5 PRO power banks sold by Mitrytech, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 29. The devices have lithium batteries that can explode and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards. The black chargers have "20W" printed on the front and "Model: W5 PRO" printed on the side. Only devices without an eight-digit date code printed on the side are affected. Mitrytech has received 600 report…

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Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get
Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl is offering a special Thanksgiving meal deal as families navigate higher grocery prices before the holiday. The discount supermarket chain will offer a Thanksgiving dinner for up to 10 people for $34.40. The promotion will run from Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Wednesday, Nov. 25. The meal includes a 14-pound turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and other Thanksgiving dinner staples. "Thanksgiving is about bringing people together, and we believe families deserve more to value — more food, more savings, and more confidence in the prices they pay," chief customer offic…

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17 Fires Prompt Urgent Recall Of Space Heaters Sold At Major Retailers 17 Fires Prompt Urgent Recall Of Space Heaters Sold At Major Retailers 17 Fires Prompt Urgent Recall Of Space Heaters Sold At Major Retailers
17 Fires Prompt Urgent Recall Of Space Heaters Sold At Major Retailers About 375,000 space heaters sold across North America are being recalled after more than a dozen caught fire. DREO issued the recall for its DR-HSH015 electric space heaters, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 29. About 338,800 heaters were sold in the US, with another 36,300 sold in Canada. The heaters can overheat and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards. DREO received 17 reports of heaters catching fire, including three incidents involving property damage and one burn injury to a person's hand, according to the CPSC. The black ceramic heaters …

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Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning
Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning A seafood recall is prompting an urgent warning for shoppers: The fish could pose a life-threatening risk even if it looks and smells normal. Haifa Smoked Fish, based in Queens, New York, is recalling approximately 560 pounds of cold smoked sprats because of potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, according to its announcement posted by the FDA. The bacterium can cause botulism, a potentially fatal illness. The recall includes all lots, and the company initiated it Tuesday, Oct. 27. The fish went to retailers, restaurants, wholesalers, and food service customers in New York, Ne…

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Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey
Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey A new survey from Campbell's reveals which side dishes are the nation's favorites as Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. The Camden, New Jersey-based food company released its annual State of the Sides Report on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The survey found that Americans are planning to serve more Thanksgiving side dishes in 2026, with many preferring them over turkey. According to Campbell's, the five most popular Thanksgiving side dishes are: Green bean casserole Mac & cheese Yams or sweet potatoes Mashed potatoes Stuffing or dressing Green bean casserole remains a holiday favorite, …

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Hundreds Of Fire, Overheating Reports Spark Portable Charger Recall: What To Know Hundreds Of Fire, Overheating Reports Spark Portable Charger Recall: What To Know Hundreds Of Fire, Overheating Reports Spark Portable Charger Recall: What To Know
Hundreds Of Fire, Overheating Reports Spark Portable Charger Recall: What To Know Portable chargers sold on Amazon are being recalled after hundreds of reports of fires and overheating, including several burn injuries. The recall affects about 11,000 HAIARA W5 PRO power banks sold by Mitrytech, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 29. The devices have lithium batteries that can explode and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards. The black chargers have "20W" printed on the front and "Model: W5 PRO" printed on the side. Only devices without an eight-digit date code printed on the side are affected. Mitrytech has received 600 report…

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Daylight Saving Time Nears: How The Switch Changes Your Day Daylight Saving Time Nears: How The Switch Changes Your Day Daylight Saving Time Nears: How The Switch Changes Your Day
Daylight Saving Time Nears: How The Switch Changes Your Day The clock change is almost here, and familiar routines could suddenly look very different outside your window. Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks across most of the US turn back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. local time, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Both sunrise and sunset will shift about an hour earlier by the clock. That brings more morning light, but less daylight for errands, outdoor activities, and the trip home from work. AccuWeather says New York City, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and Seattle will all see sunset before 5 p.m. Sunday. F…

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Actress Elke Sommer Dies: Golden Globe Winner Charmed Hollywood Actress Elke Sommer Dies: Golden Globe Winner Charmed Hollywood Actress Elke Sommer Dies: Golden Globe Winner Charmed Hollywood
Actress Elke Sommer Dies: Golden Globe Winner Charmed Hollywood Elke Sommer, the international screen star who brought glamour and comedy to the “Pink Panther” film series, has died, according to multiple reports. The Golden Globe winner died Wednesday, Oct. 28, at her home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles after an extended period of declining health. She was 85. The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline reported her death. Sommer starred opposite Peter Sellers in “A Shot in the Dark,” the 1964 sequel to “The Pink Panther.” The role became one of her best-known performances in a career that spanned American and European cinema. She also appeared al…

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How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research Losing a paycheck could leave many workers facing a financial squeeze before they find a suitable replacement job, new Monster research suggests. Only 39 percent of employed adults surveyed said they could maintain their current standard of living for at least three months after losing their primary source of income. The findings come from the Monster Research Institute’s Q3 Monster Livelihood Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of their financial resilience and career options. The survey also found that fewer than half, 48 percent, felt confident they could find another job meeting…

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Longtime Zookeeper Killed In Leopard Attack At Safari Park Longtime Zookeeper Killed In Leopard Attack At Safari Park Longtime Zookeeper Killed In Leopard Attack At Safari Park
Longtime Zookeeper Killed In Leopard Attack At Safari Park A zookeeper has died after being attacked by a leopard at a safari park where she worked for nearly 40 years. The woman died on Tuesday, Oct. 27, after suffering serious injuries at Beekse Bergen Safari Park in Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands, the park announced in an Instagram post. The attack happened on Saturday, Oct. 24, while she was working inside an enclosure with two male Persian leopards. The unidentified zookeeper was alone when she suffered severe injuries to her head and neck, Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported. Despite her injuries, she managed to alert coworkers using a walk…

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Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report
Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report A famous vacation destination can come with a premium price, but a new comparison identifies alternatives that could deliver a similar getaway for considerably less. Duel.com’s October report compared 16 well-known destinations with lower-cost counterparts and estimated daily spending for one adult. Maiori, Italy, led the comparison by percentage savings. Breckenridge, Colorado, offered the largest dollar reduction among the destination pairs. The analysis priced well-reviewed three- or four-star hotels on identical dates within each pair. Food and drink estimates used a fixed basket of me…

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