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SWAT Responds To Mental Health Crisis In Dumont, Chief Says SWAT Responds To Mental Health Crisis In Dumont, Chief Says SWAT Responds To Mental Health Crisis In Dumont, Chief Says
SWAT Responds To Mental Health Crisis In Dumont, Chief Says A SWAT response in Dumont Friday morning, Oct. 2, involved a person experiencing a mental health crisis, authorities said. Members of the Bergen County Regional SWAT Team responded to a residence on First Street, Dumont Police Chief Luke Totten told Daily Voice. The individual left the home before SWAT members entered the home, Totten said. The person was transported for an evaluation, according to the chief. Photos shared on Facebook by Mike Haggerty show members of the Bergen County Regional SWAT Team at the scene.

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Video: Driver Gets Out After SUV Strikes Pedestrian In Bergen County, Then Flees, Police Say Video: Driver Gets Out After SUV Strikes Pedestrian In Bergen County, Then Flees, Police Say Video: Driver Gets Out After SUV Strikes Pedestrian In Bergen County, Then Flees, Police Say
Video: Driver Gets Out After SUV Strikes Pedestrian In Bergen County, Then Flees, Police Say Police in Bergen County are seeking a driver who they say got out of her SUV after striking and seriously injuring a pedestrian, spoke to him briefly, then fled. The pedestrian was crossing Passaic Avenue near 343 Passaic Ave. in Lodi around 2:13 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, when he was struck by a dark-colored SUV traveling north, Lodi police said. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries, police said.  Video released by police shows the female driver getting out of the SUV and appearing to speak briefly with the victim before leaving the scene, authorities said. Lodi…

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$5.8K In Lululemon-Style Gear, Apple Accessories Stolen At Garden State Plaza: Police $5.8K In Lululemon-Style Gear, Apple Accessories Stolen At Garden State Plaza: Police $5.8K In Lululemon-Style Gear, Apple Accessories Stolen At Garden State Plaza: Police
$5.8K In Lululemon-Style Gear, Apple Accessories Stolen At Garden State Plaza: Police Two Queens men were arrested after police say they stole nearly $5,900 in merchandise from two stores at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus. Fabian Andres Suarez Garcia, 44, of Queens, and Jordan A. Vasquez, 45, of Flushing, Queens, were arrested Wednesday, Sept. 30, following an organized retail theft investigation, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. Detective Sgt. Matt McGuire of the Crime Suppression Unit spotted a white Ford Explorer with North Carolina plates parked at the mall around 6:38 p.m., Guidetti said. The SUV matched the description of a vehicle believed to h…

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Bergen County Woman Sentenced For Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During 2024 Election Bergen County Woman Sentenced For Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During 2024 Election Bergen County Woman Sentenced For Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During 2024 Election
Bergen County Woman Sentenced For Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During 2024 Election A Philadelphia woman who admitted casting ballots in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania during the 2024 presidential election has been sentenced, bringing the second of two federal election fraud cases announced by prosecutors in 2025 to a close. Miya Pack, 40, was sentenced Thursday, Oct. 1, to three years of probation and 75 hours of community service by U.S. District Judge Joshua D. Wolson after pleading guilty in June to one count of voting more than once in a federal election, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Pack was charged by indictment…

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Worker's Hands Crushed In Industrial Press In Hackensack, Firefighters Say Worker's Hands Crushed In Industrial Press In Hackensack, Firefighters Say Worker's Hands Crushed In Industrial Press In Hackensack, Firefighters Say
Worker's Hands Crushed In Industrial Press In Hackensack, Firefighters Say A worker suffered severe blood loss after both hands were crushed in an industrial press in Hackensack, firefighters said. Hackensack firefighters were called to South Newman Street for a "man in machine" emergency around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, the department said. Crews arrived in less than four minutes and found that the worker had been able to free himself from the machine but was experiencing a large amount of blood loss, firefighters said. Employees at the site provided initial medical treatment before first responders arrived, according to the department. Two tourniquets were …

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Your Guide To Voting In NJ: Check If You're Registered, When To Vote, What To Know Your Guide To Voting In NJ: Check If You're Registered, When To Vote, What To Know Your Guide To Voting In NJ: Check If You're Registered, When To Vote, What To Know
Your Guide To Voting In NJ: Check If You're Registered, When To Vote, What To Know New Jersey voters have less than two weeks to register for the 2026 General Election, with several other key deadlines approaching before Election Day. The voter registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 13, according to the New Jersey Division of Elections. Residents can register online or submit a paper voter registration application.  Voters can also check their registration status through the state's online Voter Search by entering their first and last names and date of birth. Register to vote in New Jersey Check your voter registration status New Jersey voters have three ways to …

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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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What's Being Filmed On Bergen County Street? Signs Offer Clues What's Being Filmed On Bergen County Street? Signs Offer Clues What's Being Filmed On Bergen County Street? Signs Offer Clues
What's Being Filmed On Bergen County Street? Signs Offer Clues A film production took over a Bergen County street Wednesday, Sept. 30, leaving locals guessing as to what was being filmed. Signs posted in the area of Anderson Avenue in Cliffside Park identified Wandering in Rome Productions LLC, the same production company recently tied to filming of Netflix's upcoming limited series "Enigma Variations" elsewhere in New Jersey. Earlier this month, Wandering in Rome Productions was filming the eight-episode series at Brookdale Park in Essex County, Montclair Local reported at the time. The show was also reportedly spotted filming in Hoboken. It was…

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These NJ Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These NJ Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These NJ Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study
These NJ 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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Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains
Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains A powerful nor'easter uncovered what's believed to be a large piece of a ship that wrecked more than 140 years ago. The storm exposed wooden wreckage along the south shore of Nantucket, Massachusetts, on Saturday, Sept. 26. The remains are believed to be from the Warren Sawyer, a three-masted wooden schooner that sank off the island's coast in December 1884. The discovery was first reported by the Nantucket Current on Saturday, Sept. 26. Jason Graziadei, the newspaper's editor-in-chief, spotted the large wooden beams held together by iron fastenings near Miacomet Beach. …

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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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Tax Preparer From Lodi Admits To Nearly $6M Fraud Scheme, Filing False Returns: Feds Tax Preparer From Lodi Admits To Nearly $6M Fraud Scheme, Filing False Returns: Feds Tax Preparer From Lodi Admits To Nearly $6M Fraud Scheme, Filing False Returns: Feds
Tax Preparer From Lodi Admits To Nearly $6M Fraud Scheme, Filing False Returns: Feds A tax preparer from New Jersey has admitted to orchestrating a nearly $6 million fraud scheme through his Westchester County, NY businesses that involved filing thousands of returns containing fabricated deductions and credits, federal prosecutors said.   Bergen County resident Joseph Clay, age 52, of Lodi, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false and fraudulent federal income tax return, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. Federal officials said that from 2019 through 2024, Clay…

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Accident In Mexico Leaves Bergen County Man Hospitalized, Mayor Says Accident In Mexico Leaves Bergen County Man Hospitalized, Mayor Says Accident In Mexico Leaves Bergen County Man Hospitalized, Mayor Says
Accident In Mexico Leaves Bergen County Man Hospitalized, Mayor Says A North Jersey man is receiving treatment at a hospital in Mexico after an accident prompted a social media effort to locate his family, his town's mayor said. Bergenfield learned of the situation involving Phillip Sang and immediately notified the Bergenfield Police Department, asking officers to contact his address and family members, Mayor Arvin Amatorio said on Thursday, Oct. 1. A social media post seeking Sang's family said he and four others were seriously injured in a crash on the Mexico-Tuxpan Highway and taken to Huauchinango General Hospital. Police confirmed that Sang'…

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Serial Groper Charged In Bergen County Burglary Serial Groper Charged In Bergen County Burglary Serial Groper Charged In Bergen County Burglary
Serial Groper Charged In Bergen County Burglary A Bergen County man previously accused of groping women and later exposing himself outside a restaurant is facing new charges after police say he stole a 24-pack of beer from a Fairview liquor store. Eric Humberto Soria, 29, of Cliffside Park, first entered American Classic Liquors at 157 Anderson Ave. and purchased an item around 9:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Fairview Deputy Police Chief John Pierotti Jr. said. After leaving the store, Soria noticed open cellar doors near the rear of the building and entered the basement storage area, Pierotti said. Soria took a 24-pack of Stella beer a…

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Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Gold Scam; More Victims Sought: PA Police Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Gold Scam; More Victims Sought: PA Police Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Gold Scam; More Victims Sought: PA Police
Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Gold Scam; More Victims Sought: PA Police Scammers posing as federal agents have stolen approximately $6.5 million from victims across the country, Pennsylvania State Police said. Investigators have now identified an 87-year-old woman who reported handing over $1.5 million in gold. The newly identified victim, from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, confirmed meeting a suspect traveling in the Honda linked to the investigation on Friday, Aug. 28, according to an update shared on Thursday, Oct. 1. Police announced the $6.5 million nationwide total on Friday, Sept. 25, identifying victims in Maryland and Washington State. The latest update…

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New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes
New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes Paramount Skydance Corporation has revealed a new corporate name as it prepares to close its controversial $111 billion megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The combined company will be called Skydance after the deal closes, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison announced in a social media post on Friday, Oct. 2. The merger is expected to be completed on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Paramount and Warner Bros. will keep their individual studio names and identities under the new corporate structure. "What once was the peak, is now just the beginning," Ellison wrote. "Paramount and Warner Bros. sh…

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Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies
Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Amazon Prime customers could start getting settlement money as millions of additional consumers become eligible for automatic refunds. Amazon began issuing the expanded payments on Thursday, Oct. 1, under the $2.5 billion settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission in September 2025, USA Today reported. The online retailer was required to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and refund up to $1.5 billion to consumers. Amazon was accused of enrolling millions of consumers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and knowingly making it difficult for customers to cancel. More than…

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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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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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Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination
Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination A pasta brand sold nationwide is being recalled over a contamination risk that can cause serious illness or death. Gias Foods, based in New York City, is recalling two lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine sold at Walmart, according to the company’s announcement on the FDA website. The frozen pasta may contain Listeria monocytogenes, bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable. The affected pasta comes in a yellow, 22-ounce plastic container. Shoppe…

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New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes
New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes Paramount Skydance Corporation has revealed a new corporate name as it prepares to close its controversial $111 billion megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The combined company will be called Skydance after the deal closes, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison announced in a social media post on Friday, Oct. 2. The merger is expected to be completed on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Paramount and Warner Bros. will keep their individual studio names and identities under the new corporate structure. "What once was the peak, is now just the beginning," Ellison wrote. "Paramount and Warner Bros. sh…

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Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies
Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Amazon Prime customers could start getting settlement money as millions of additional consumers become eligible for automatic refunds. Amazon began issuing the expanded payments on Thursday, Oct. 1, under the $2.5 billion settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission in September 2025, USA Today reported. The online retailer was required to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and refund up to $1.5 billion to consumers. Amazon was accused of enrolling millions of consumers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and knowingly making it difficult for customers to cancel. More than…

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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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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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Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination
Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination A pasta brand sold nationwide is being recalled over a contamination risk that can cause serious illness or death. Gias Foods, based in New York City, is recalling two lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine sold at Walmart, according to the company’s announcement on the FDA website. The frozen pasta may contain Listeria monocytogenes, bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable. The affected pasta comes in a yellow, 22-ounce plastic container. Shoppe…

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Tony Romo, CBS Sports 'Part Ways' After DUI Arrest: Reports Tony Romo, CBS Sports 'Part Ways' After DUI Arrest: Reports Tony Romo, CBS Sports 'Part Ways' After DUI Arrest: Reports
Tony Romo, CBS Sports 'Part Ways' After DUI Arrest: Reports Tony Romo won't return as lead analyst of "NFL on CBS" after his drunk-driving arrest in Wisconsin, according to reports. CBS Sports and the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback agreed to part ways, ESPN reported on Friday, Oct. 2. Romo had been on leave from CBS before the 2026 NFL season began after he was arrested during a traffic stop in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 23. Former Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt will continue in Romo's former role alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz. "CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to …

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Trump Administration Starts Sending $500 Refunds: Here's Who Qualifies Trump Administration Starts Sending $500 Refunds: Here's Who Qualifies Trump Administration Starts Sending $500 Refunds: Here's Who Qualifies
Trump Administration Starts Sending $500 Refunds: Here's Who Qualifies The Trump administration has begun sending $500 refund payments to nearly one million Americans across 30 states, but where you live is only part of the eligibility equation. The payments target people who purchased Affordable Care Act coverage through the federal exchange without receiving premium assistance, according to a White House fact sheet. New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia are excluded. Those states operate their own health insurance marketplaces instead of using the federal HealthCare.gov platform covered by the refund program. The Treasury D…

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Backstage Mishap Keeps Joy Behar Off 'The View': Here's What Happened Backstage Mishap Keeps Joy Behar Off 'The View': Here's What Happened Backstage Mishap Keeps Joy Behar Off 'The View': Here's What Happened
Backstage Mishap Keeps Joy Behar Off 'The View': Here's What Happened A backstage mishap kept Joy Behar away from ABC's “The View,” leaving her co-hosts to explain an unexpected empty seat. Behar, 83, missed the Thursday, Oct. 1, broadcast after dislocating her shoulder, Sunny Hostin announced at the start of the show. The program shared the update in a clip posted on its official X account. We're sending our Joy Behar well wishes after a shoulder injury! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/cOm2MAo74O — The View (@TheView) October 1, 2026 “She is recovering and will be back soon,” Hostin told viewers. Behar caught her heel backstage, her representative told Page Six. Th…

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Profanity-Laced Text Messages Sent To Trump By Republican Senator Revealed In New Report Profanity-Laced Text Messages Sent To Trump By Republican Senator Revealed In New Report Profanity-Laced Text Messages Sent To Trump By Republican Senator Revealed In New Report
Profanity-Laced Text Messages Sent To Trump By Republican Senator Revealed In New Report A Republican senator privately unleashed a profanity-laced rebuke of President Donald Trump, according to newly reported text messages. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina challenged the president in messages obtained by Politico’s Playbook and reported Friday, Oct. 2. The texts will appear in his upcoming book, “How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents,” the outlet reported. The messages describe a senator who wanted to help Trump succeed but refused to back down under intimidation. They also show Tillis disputing that the president had directly threatened him with a primary challenge.…

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NBA Team Fires Broadcaster Hours After Announcing His Hiring NBA Team Fires Broadcaster Hours After Announcing His Hiring NBA Team Fires Broadcaster Hours After Announcing His Hiring
NBA Team Fires Broadcaster Hours After Announcing His Hiring An NBA team’s welcome for its new television voice turned into a firing and an apology within hours. The Portland Trail Blazers dismissed Braiden Bell, 29, on Thursday, Oct. 1, after racist and misogynistic social media posts surfaced from his teenage years. Reporter Devon Haskins uncovered the posts from 2012 and 2013, when Bell was around 15. The station contacted the franchise Thursday afternoon. Several hours later, the organization responded that Bell had been fired. The posts included anti-Asian remarks and derogatory language directed at women, NBC Portland affiliate KGW reported.&n…

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