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NFL Owner Jerry Jones Fined $250K For 'Accidental' Middle Finger At Jets-Cowboys Game Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been fined $250,000 for giving the middle finger to fans at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Jones received the fine after the Cowboys defeated the New York Jets 37-22 on Sunday, Oct. 5. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero first reported the fine on Tuesday, Oct. 7. A video quickly spread on social media showing Jones pointing toward the crowd from his box before extending his middle finger. According to NFL.com, the 82-year-old is expected to appeal the fine, with a final decision likely by Friday, Oct. 10. During his we…

by Chris Spiker

10/08/2025

National Interest

Flight Delays Grow As Government Shutdown Strains Air Traffic Control Staff Travelers across the Northeast are dealing with growing flight delays as the federal government shutdown increases problems stemming from a nationwide air traffic control staffing crisis. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a dozen facilities reported shortages on Monday, Oct. 6, and a half-dozen on the following day. Airports in Boston, Newark, and Philadelphia were impacted, along with other major hubs like Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and Nashville. During a news conference at Newark Liberty International Airport, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed …

by Chris Spiker

10/08/2025

Arlington, VA

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Rearview Camera Glitches Force Massive Toyota Recall: What To Know Issues with rearview cameras could leave Toyota drivers with a green or black screen instead of a live view, according to officials. Toyota is recalling nearly 394,000 trucks and SUVs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a recall notice from Wednesday, Oct. 1. The recall affects 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid pickups, along with 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid SUVs. A software glitch can cause the backup camera display to go half green, full green, or black when the vehicle is in reverse. According to the NHTSA, the malfunction violates federal rear…

by Chris Spiker

10/08/2025

National Interest

Trump: Some Furloughed Workers 'Don't Deserve' Back Pay Amid Government Shutdown President Donald Trump said that some furloughed federal workers may not receive their guaranteed back pay during the ongoing government shutdown, a move that could reportedly affect hundreds of thousands of employees. Trump made the comments at the White House on Tuesday, Oct. 7, during the seventh day of the first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years. Axios first reported on a drafted White House memo arguing that furloughed workers are not automatically guaranteed compensation. An estimated 750,000 federal employees nationwide could be at risk of missing their bac…

by Chris Spiker

10/07/2025

New Brunswick, NJ

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New Brunswick-Based J&J Ordered To Pay $966M In Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuit: Reports A jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $966 million to the family of a woman who died from mesothelioma, according to reports. The verdict in a Los Angeles court is one of the largest against J&J in ongoing lawsuits claiming the company’s talc-based products cause cancer, Reuters reported. Jurors awarded $16 million in compensatory damages and $950 million in punitive damages on Monday, Oct. 6. The lawsuit was filed by the family of Mae Moore, an 88-year-old California woman who died in 2021. She was diagnosed with mesothelioma after decades of using J&J's ta…

by Chris Spiker

10/07/2025

New Rochelle, NY

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Gold Hits Record High Amid Economic Turmoil: What To Know The price of gold reached a new milestone as investors worry about a weakening US dollar, stubborn inflation, and a domestic labor market in decline. Gold futures surpassed $4,000 per ounce for the first time on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Prices have jumped more than 50% in 2025, CNBC reported. The year is expected to be gold's strongest since 1979, when inflation and geopolitical turmoil drove a similar surge. The US Dollar Index has fallen 10% in 2025, which has pushed central banks and retail investors toward gold. Ryan McIntyre, a senior managing partner at precious…

by Chris Spiker

10/07/2025

National Interest

Olympic Rugby Star, Quinnipiac Grad Ilona Maher Honored With Barbie Doll After leading Team USA to its first-ever Olympic medal in women's rugby, Ilona Maher is being honored with her own Barbie doll. Maher was named one of four professional rugby players to get their own Barbies, Mattel announced on Monday, Oct. 6. The Team Barbie dolls were announced to celebrate the International Day of the Girl, which falls on Saturday, Oct. 11. The 29-year-old native of Burlington, Vermont, helped lead the US to bronze in rugby sevens at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. A Quinnipiac University graduate, Maher has used her stardom to promote body positivity. Maher said sh…

by Chris Spiker

10/07/2025

Hartford, CT

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Starbucks Unveils 2025 Holiday Menu: See What's On It Starbucks is hoping to spark sales by getting an early start on the holiday season. The coffeehouse chain announced what will be on its 2025 holiday menu on Monday, Oct. 6. The festive foods and drinks will be available starting on Thursday, Nov. 6. The lineup includes Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Iced Sugar Cookie Latte, and Iced Gingerbread Chai. The Chestnut Praline Latte and Eggnog Latte will return to the menu later in the season. In the bakery case, customers will find the Snowman Cookie, Cranberry Bliss Bar, and Sugar Plum Cheese Danish. New pastry additions include the P…

by Chris Spiker

10/07/2025

Hartford, CT

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Arby's Creates Steak Nuggets In Twist On Fast-Food 'Chicken Wars' The fast-food chain that says "we have the meats" is getting right to that point with its latest menu item. Arby's officially launched Steak Nuggets on Monday, Oct. 6. The bite-sized pieces of steak are hand-cut, seasoned with garlic and pepper, then seared and smoked. The limited-time steak bits can be eaten with a fork or by hand. "Who doesn't love tender and savory steak?" said chief marketing officer Jeff Baker. "But, until now, it's been inconvenient to eat, particularly on the go. That's why we created this new innovative product. Two of America's favorite foods – nuggets a…

by Chris Spiker

10/06/2025

Arlington, VA

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USPS Raises Rates For 2025 Holiday Season: See What's Increasing The U.S. Postal Service has begun temporary price hikes for the 2025 holiday season. The higher USPS rates officially began on Sunday, Oct. 5. The increases apply to Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select. Increases range from under $1 for lighter packages to as much as $16 for heavier shipments traveling long distances. Flat Rate boxes and envelopes will also see hikes, including a $1.45 jump for Large Flat Rate Boxes and a $2 bump for Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Envelopes. The price hikes will stay in place through Sunday, Jan. 18, 20…

by Chris Spiker

10/06/2025

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