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Bari Weiss Named CBS News Chief, Paramount Skydance Buys The Free Press Bari Weiss Named CBS News Chief, Paramount Skydance Buys The Free Press Bari Weiss Named CBS News Chief, Paramount Skydance Buys The Free Press
Bari Weiss Named CBS News Chief, Paramount Skydance Buys The Free Press Controversial political journalist Bari Weiss is the new leader of CBS News as Paramount Skydance officially buys her online news company The Free Press. Weiss officially announced her new role as editor-in-chief at CBS News in a post on The Free Press on Monday, Oct. 6. Paramount Skydance has also purchased The Free Press for about $150 million in cash and Paramount stock, two sources told The New York Times. The 41-year-old Pittsburgh native has no experience working in broadcast TV. Weiss is known for her polarizing views as an opinion writer and podcaster, including her strong supp…

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Hartford, CT
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Rite Aid Closes All Stores As Pharmacy Chain Collapses After 63 Years Rite Aid Closes All Stores As Pharmacy Chain Collapses After 63 Years Rite Aid Closes All Stores As Pharmacy Chain Collapses After 63 Years
Rite Aid Closes All Stores As Pharmacy Chain Collapses After 63 Years Rite Aid has shut down all of its remaining stores after more than six decades as one of the nation's largest pharmacy chains. A message on the Philadelphia-based company's website quietly announced the closures. Founded in 1962, Rite Aid had declared bankruptcy twice in less than two years. Rite Aid's website only directs former customers to transfer prescriptions and request pharmacy records. "All Rite Aid stores have now closed," the website said. "We thank our loyal customers for their many years of support." Rite Aid had just 89 stores still open at the end of September, accordi…

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Hartford, CT
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McDonald's Brings Back Spooky Tradition With New Halloween Designs McDonald's Brings Back Spooky Tradition With New Halloween Designs McDonald's Brings Back Spooky Tradition With New Halloween Designs
McDonald's Brings Back Spooky Tradition With New Halloween Designs McDonald's iconic Boo Buckets are back for Halloween with two new designs joining the lineup. The limited-edition Happy Meal pails hit participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The 2025 collection includes the returning favorites of Ghost, Pumpkin, and Goblin alongside new characters Cat and Zombie. Each bucket features its own Halloween-themed expression, and kids can decorate them further with included sticker sheets. The Boo Buckets, first introduced in the 1980s, have become a seasonal tradition for many families. McDonald’s said the pails are “creepy, kooky …

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Massachusetts Ranked Healthiest State In US, Study Finds: Here's Why Massachusetts Ranked Healthiest State In US, Study Finds: Here's Why Massachusetts Ranked Healthiest State In US, Study Finds: Here's Why
Massachusetts Ranked Healthiest State In US, Study Finds: Here's Why Several Northeast states rank among the nation’s healthiest, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2025 list of Best States for Health & Wellness on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The study analyzed all 50 states across 23 metrics, including access to doctors, public health funding, obesity rates, and opportunities for outdoor activity. The findings looked at how states support healthier lifestyles beyond just hospital visits. "Chronic health issues like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes continue to affect millions of Americans, driven in part by smoking, alcohol use, and fast food con…

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Hartford, CT
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Burger King Gets Spooky For Halloween With New 'Monster Menu' Burger King Gets Spooky For Halloween With New 'Monster Menu' Burger King Gets Spooky For Halloween With New 'Monster Menu'
Burger King Gets Spooky For Halloween With New 'Monster Menu' Burger King is serving up a spooky new lineup for Halloween with its first-ever Monster Menu. The limited-time offerings hit participating Burger King restaurants across the US on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The menu is highlighted by the Jack-O-Lantern Whopper, served on an orange bun topped with black sesame seeds. Other items include Vampire Nuggets shaped like fangs and bats, along with Mummy Mozzarella Fries. The Franken-Candy Sundae comes with Oreo crumbles, candy syrup, and popping candy. Burger King said the Monster Menu is designed to bring extra fun and flavor to Halloween.…

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Bethesda, MD
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Nearly 100K Kids' Toys Recalled For Violating Lead Regulations, CPSC Says Nearly 100K Kids' Toys Recalled For Violating Lead Regulations, CPSC Says Nearly 100K Kids' Toys Recalled For Violating Lead Regulations, CPSC Says
Nearly 100K Kids' Toys Recalled For Violating Lead Regulations, Cpsc Says A popular children's toy has been pulled from stores nationwide because it violates federal lead regulations, officials said. In Motion Design is recalling about 98,350 Evermore Surprise Eggs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. Toy airplanes inside the gold-colored eggs were found to contain lead levels that exceed the federal limit. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The eggs were sold in yellow, pink, and green wrappers. They included sev…

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National Interest
US Mint Considers Putting Trump On Coin To Celebrate Nation's 250th Birthday US Mint Considers Putting Trump On Coin To Celebrate Nation's 250th Birthday US Mint Considers Putting Trump On Coin To Celebrate Nation's 250th Birthday
US Mint Considers Putting Trump On Coin To Celebrate Nation's 250th Birthday The Treasury Department is considering whether to mint a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump in a move that would appear to be illegal. In a social media post, US Treasurer Brandon Beach confirmed the authenticity of the coin's first drafts on Friday, Oct. 3. The coin would be released to commemorate the nation's 250th birthday in 2026. Early drawings show Trump's side profile on one side of the coin. The other side depicts him with a clenched fist before an American flag, stamped with the words: "FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT."  The coin's reverse side appears to be a refere…

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Apple Pulls ICE-Tracking Apps After Trump Administration Pressure Apple Pulls ICE-Tracking Apps After Trump Administration Pressure Apple Pulls ICE-Tracking Apps After Trump Administration Pressure
Apple Pulls Ice-tracking Apps After Trump Administration Pressure Apple has removed ICEBlock and other similar apps that allowed users to anonymously report Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. ICEBlock was pulled from the App Store on Thursday, Oct. 2. The removal came at the request of Attorney General Pam Bondi, who claimed the app's crowdsourced alerts endangered ICE agents, Fox News reported. Apple confirmed the decision, citing safety concerns. "We created the App Store to be a safe and trusted place to discover apps," an Apple spokesperson told Fox News. "Based on information we've received from law enforcement about the safety risks…

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Arlington, VA
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USPS Launches New App To Track Packages, Preview Mail USPS Launches New App To Track Packages, Preview Mail USPS Launches New App To Track Packages, Preview Mail
USPS Launches New App To Track Packages, Preview Mail The U.S. Postal Service has released a new smartphone app that lets customers preview incoming mail and track packages directly from their phones. The USPS launched its Informed Delivery Mobile app on Thursday, Oct. 2. The app expands access to its free service that allows customers to preview letter-size mail and manage packages digitally. The app provides push notifications for updates on incoming mail and deliveries. It also includes an optional biometric login for added security and quick access. USPS said the app enhances package-tracking capabilities, allowing customers to …

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Government Shutdown Delays Paychecks, Cuts Services: How You're Impacted Government Shutdown Delays Paychecks, Cuts Services: How You're Impacted Government Shutdown Delays Paychecks, Cuts Services: How You're Impacted
Government Shutdown Delays Paychecks, Cuts Services: How You're Impacted Families across the Northeast are facing uncertainty as the first federal government shutdown in six years triggers furloughs for hundreds of thousands of workers and cuts back important services. The shutdown officially began at midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 1, after Congressional Republicans and Democrats failed to pass a short-term deal to keep the federal government funded. The last shutdown began in December 2018 and lasted 34 days, marking the longest in US history. Senate Democrats opposed a House-passed stopgap bill, pushing for an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies,…

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