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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
National Interest
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…
Hartford, CT
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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…
Hartford, CT
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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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