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Smalltown NJ Teen With Photographic Memory Gets Big Break In Scarlett Johansson Movie Smalltown NJ Teen With Photographic Memory Gets Big Break In Scarlett Johansson Movie Smalltown NJ Teen With Photographic Memory Gets Big Break In Scarlett Johansson Movie
Smalltown NJ Teen With Photographic Memory Gets Big Break In Scarlett Johansson Movie Most high schoolers don't have Scarlett Johansson waiting for them to finish tutoring. Most high schoolers are not Roman Engel. It was June 2025, and the then-16-year-old was wrapping up his junior year at Steinert High School while filming James Gray's "Paper Tiger" alongside Johansson, Adam Driver, and Miles Teller. Even as the school year wound down, required on-set tutoring would often pull Roman away from where he most wanted to be: in front of the camera. "I'd be in super deep conversations on set and they’d be like, 'Roman, you gotta go to school,'" Roman told Daily Voice in an int…

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Possible Murder-Suicide: 3 Dead In NJ Home, Prosecutor Says Authorities have launched an investigation after three people were found shot dead in a New Jersey home, including one person who was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said. The three bodies were discovered at a home on Wild Azalea Lane at approximately 5:52 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. The investigation began a day earlier, when Montgomery Township police received a request to check on the occupants of the home just before 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, McDonald said. Officers responded but were unable to contact the occupants and…

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Victim Found Dead Inside South Jersey Home A victim was found dead inside a South Jersey home after a fire brought crews from several departments to the scene, officials said. Cedarville firefighters and mutual aid crews were dispatched to a home on Iron Bridge Road for a reported dwelling fire, according to Cedarville Fire Department Chief Kevin Scarlato. Lawrence Township EMS BLS 38, which was returning from another call, arrived and confirmed a working fire, the chief said. The response was upgraded, bringing firefighters from Millville, Bridgeton, Gouldtown, Rosenhayn and Upper Deerfield to the scene. Cedarville crews stre…

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NJ Men Shot, 1 Killed At NYE Party Ends In Guilty Plea After 2 Convictions Overturned In PA NJ Men Shot, 1 Killed At NYE Party Ends In Guilty Plea After 2 Convictions Overturned In PA NJ Men Shot, 1 Killed At NYE Party Ends In Guilty Plea After 2 Convictions Overturned In PA
NJ Men Shot, 1 Killed At NYE Party Ends In Guilty Plea After 2 Convictions Overturned In PA Two men from New Jersey were shot at a New Year’s Eve party in Pennsylvania; one was seriously wounded, and another was killed  — the double shooting has now ended with a guilty plea after nearly nine years and two overturned convictions. Vyante Green, 31, of Allentown, pleaded guilty Friday to third-degree murder and aggravated assault before Lehigh County Judge Robert L. Steinberg, according to District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan’s office. Green has been jailed since his 2018 arrest.  The case stems from the shooting death of Kenyatta Eutsey, 23, of Bethlehem, originall…

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Officer Shoots, Kills Dog During Attack In South Brunswick: Prosecutor Officer Shoots, Kills Dog During Attack In South Brunswick: Prosecutor Officer Shoots, Kills Dog During Attack In South Brunswick: Prosecutor
Officer Shoots, Kills Dog During Attack In South Brunswick: Prosecutor A police officer shot and killed a dog after being attacked while responding to reports of escaped livestock in Middlesex County, authorities said. The South Brunswick Police Department received calls from two passing motorists reporting livestock had escaped and were near the roadway on Thursday, Oct. 1, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera said. An officer responded and walked up the driveway of the property while attempting to contact the homeowner, authorities said. A dog on the property attacked the officer, prompting him to fire his gun to prevent further attack, according to …

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NJ Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking NJ Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking NJ Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking
NJ Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking Retirees in several Northeast states face some of the highest costs in the country, according to a new study. Retirement Living released its 2026 list of the most affordable states to retire, comparing all 50 states based on housing costs, everyday expenses, and tax-friendliness. The study looked at median rent for a one-bedroom home, median home sale prices, grocery spending, gas prices, and average Medicare Advantage premiums. Researchers also considered whether states tax Social Security benefits, along with income and property tax rates. "Affordability plays a major role in retire…

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NJ Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie NJ Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie NJ Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie
NJ Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie A new movie starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler is looking for people with law enforcement experience to play police officers during filming in New Jersey. Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking background actors for "Freefall," a Universal Pictures feature film set in the 1980s, according to a casting notice. Filming is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 16 in Wayne, and Monday, Oct. 26 in Newark. Another shoot is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30 in Brooklyn. The SAG rate is $241 for eight hours. A fitting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6 or Wednesday, Oct. 7 in …

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Woman Sentenced For Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During The 2024 Election Woman Sentenced For Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During The 2024 Election Woman Sentenced For Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During The 2024 Election
Woman Sentenced For Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During The 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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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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Kings-Anchored NJ Shopping Center Sold To New Owner Kings-Anchored NJ Shopping Center Sold To New Owner Kings-Anchored NJ Shopping Center Sold To New Owner
Kings-Anchored NJ Shopping Center Sold To New Owner A fully leased Somerset County shopping center anchored by Kings Food Markets and CVS has been sold to a new owner. Asana Partners acquired The Hills Village Center, a 110,000-square-foot retail property at 550 Hills Drive in Bedminster, JLL Capital Markets announced Thursday, Oct. 1. JLL represented the seller, Lena Centers, a subsidiary of Longpoint Partners. The sale price was not disclosed. The shopping center sits near Hills Drive and Route 206 and includes Starbucks, PNC Bank, Peapack Gladstone Bank, restaurants and service businesses, according to JLL. Nearly 60,000 people live wit…

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Fashion CEO, Wife Found Shot Dead Outside California Residence Fashion CEO, Wife Found Shot Dead Outside California Residence Fashion CEO, Wife Found Shot Dead Outside California Residence
Fashion CEO, Wife Found Shot Dead Outside California Residence A fashion company CEO and his wife were found shot dead outside their California home, according to multiple reports. Neighbors identified the couple as Bryan and Michelle Walker, who built the women’s clothing brand, Bryn Walker.  They were found outside their home on Panoramic Way in Oakland, California, on Friday, Oct. 2, The Berkeley Scanner reported. Police had not publicly released their names when the Scanner published its report. Michelle was 63. Reports differed on Bryan’s age. A neighbor who heard gunfire discovered the couple around 10:45 a.m., according to the Scanner, ci…

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Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In National Fraud; Victims Didn't Know They Were Scammed Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In National Fraud; Victims Didn't Know They Were Scammed Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In National Fraud; Victims Didn't Know They Were Scammed
Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In National Fraud; Victims Didn't Know They Were Scammed Two more victims of a nationwide gold scam involving fake federal agents had no idea they had been swindled until troopers contacted them, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 2. The scheme has been linked to approximately $6.5 million in losses across the country, with victims identified in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Washington State, according to police. The releases do not say whether the newly detailed losses are already included in that figure. “There are victims that are completely unaware that they are even victims,” Trooper Lauren Lesher wrote in an email to Daily Vo…

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Former Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Dies At 52 After Lengthy Illness Former Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Dies At 52 After Lengthy Illness Former Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Dies At 52 After Lengthy Illness
Former Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Dies At 52 After Lengthy Illness Tony Reno, the coach who guided Yale football to five Ivy League championships, has died at 52, the university’s athletic director announced on Friday, Oct. 2.  Reno stepped down for health reasons in February. He had been living with a neurodegenerative disease since August 2025.  Even as his health declined, Reno coached the Bulldogs through every game of the 2025 season. Yale won another Ivy League title and reached the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. His loss reaches beyond the sidelines in New Haven. His son, Dante, serves as Yale’s starting quarterback. Re…

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2 Men Avoid Prison After Setting Off Blast Inside Harvard Medical School 2 Men Avoid Prison After Setting Off Blast Inside Harvard Medical School 2 Men Avoid Prison After Setting Off Blast Inside Harvard Medical School
2 Men Avoid Prison After Setting Off Blast Inside Harvard Medical School Two Massachusetts men received probation after admitting to setting off an explosion inside a Harvard Medical School research lab.  Logan David Patterson, 19, of Plymouth, and Dominick Frank Cardoza, 21, of Bourne, set off a large commercial firework that triggered a fire alarm at the school’s Goldenson Building in Boston around 2:45 a.m. on Nov. 1, 2025, federal prosecutors said. US District Judge Angel Kelley sentenced each man to three years of probation. She also ordered them to pay $28,517 in restitution to the medical school. Both men pleaded guilty in April 2026 to conspir…

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NJ Man, NY Accomplice Busted In $18K Heroin Deal: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says NJ Man, NY Accomplice Busted In $18K Heroin Deal: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says NJ Man, NY Accomplice Busted In $18K Heroin Deal: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says
NJ Man, NY Accomplice Busted In $18K Heroin Deal: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says Two men, including a New Jersey resident, have been indicted on top-level felony drug charges after arranging an $18,000 deal involving about half a kilogram of heroin in Rockland County, prosecutors said.  Orange County resident Marvin Jeanty, age 42, also known as “Cream,” of Monroe, and Passaic County resident Jordan Miranda, age 23, of Paterson, New Jersey, were indicted following an investigation by the Rockland County Drug Task Force into heroin distribution in Airmont, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Oct. 2.  Prosecutors allege that on Ma…

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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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Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes
Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes A popular grill brush is being recalled because metal bristles can break off and cause serious internal injuries if swallowed. Walmart recalled about 4.48 million Expert Grill metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to a grill or food. If swallowed, the bristles can cause serious internal injuries that may require surgery. The brushes have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some also have metal scrapers attached. The recall covers five Expert Grill product…

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National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals
National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals Several major restaurant chains are offering special deals on a huge day for taco lovers. National Taco Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The holiday was permanently moved to the first Tuesday of October in 2024 to always line up with "Taco Tuesday." The holiday itself began in San Antonio in the 1960s, according to National Day Calendar. Many companies revived the celebration in 2009. The history of tacos dates back centuries to Indigenous people in ancient Mexico. The first "taco feast" documented by Europeans was hosted by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. The modern word "taco" …

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Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify
Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions of Americans who paid fees to withdraw cash from certain ATMs could qualify for payouts in a $167.5 million Mastercard and Visa settlement. The credit card companies agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the payment networks of violating antitrust laws by preventing independent ATM operators from charging lower fees when transactions could be processed through cheaper competing networks. Consumers may qualify if they paid an ATM surcharge or access fee to withdraw cash from a deposit account at an independent ATM in the US between Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, and …

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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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Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes
Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes A popular grill brush is being recalled because metal bristles can break off and cause serious internal injuries if swallowed. Walmart recalled about 4.48 million Expert Grill metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to a grill or food. If swallowed, the bristles can cause serious internal injuries that may require surgery. The brushes have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some also have metal scrapers attached. The recall covers five Expert Grill product…

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National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals
National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals Several major restaurant chains are offering special deals on a huge day for taco lovers. National Taco Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The holiday was permanently moved to the first Tuesday of October in 2024 to always line up with "Taco Tuesday." The holiday itself began in San Antonio in the 1960s, according to National Day Calendar. Many companies revived the celebration in 2009. The history of tacos dates back centuries to Indigenous people in ancient Mexico. The first "taco feast" documented by Europeans was hosted by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. The modern word "taco" …

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Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify
Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions of Americans who paid fees to withdraw cash from certain ATMs could qualify for payouts in a $167.5 million Mastercard and Visa settlement. The credit card companies agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the payment networks of violating antitrust laws by preventing independent ATM operators from charging lower fees when transactions could be processed through cheaper competing networks. Consumers may qualify if they paid an ATM surcharge or access fee to withdraw cash from a deposit account at an independent ATM in the US between Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, and …

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Plane Vanishes During Northeast-Bound Flight Plane Vanishes During Northeast-Bound Flight Plane Vanishes During Northeast-Bound Flight
Plane Vanishes During Northeast-Bound Flight A jet bound for the Northeast vanished after leaving Bermuda, triggering a Coast Guard search in the Atlantic. The Gulfstream G100 was carrying six people toward Boston when it lost contact with flight controllers early Saturday, Oct. 3, NBC News reported. The US Coast Guard launched air and surface crews to search for the missing aircraft. Its Northeast District identified the search area as waters off Nantucket, Massachusetts, according to NBC News. The report did not identify those aboard or explain what caused the loss of contact. It also did not report that the aircraft had been locat…

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Cyclospora Outbreak Findings Released: What Investigators Discovered Cyclospora Outbreak Findings Released: What Investigators Discovered Cyclospora Outbreak Findings Released: What Investigators Discovered
Cyclospora Outbreak Findings Released: What Investigators Discovered Federal investigators have uncovered new evidence in a Cyclospora outbreak that sickened nearly 13,000 people, but a key question remains unanswered. The Food and Drug Administration said Friday, Oct. 2, that two environmental samples tested positive for the parasite during its investigation into recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. One came from a tank holding outgoing wastewater from the company’s processing facility. The other came from a drainage ditch at a lettuce grower identified through the agency’s traceback investigation. The findings strengthen the link between …

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McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy
McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald’s is giving its drive-thru a new voice, and customers may notice a change before they reach the pickup window. The chain is testing Archy, an artificial intelligence ordering assistant, as part of a broader technology push, according to multiple reports. The system takes orders in English and Spanish and works with ArchIQ, McDonald’s AI-powered restaurant operating platform. McDonald’s told Moneywise, in a report published by Yahoo Finance, that Archy was getting orders right more than 90 percent of the time. The company said the goal is to give employees more time to help customer…

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Social Security Changes Clear Congress: What To Know Social Security Changes Clear Congress: What To Know Social Security Changes Clear Congress: What To Know
Social Security Changes Clear Congress: What To Know A change could be coming to how Americans navigate one of retirement’s biggest decisions: when to start collecting Social Security. Congress has passed the bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act, which would rename key claiming-age benchmarks to clarify their financial consequences. The legislation would leave eligibility ages and benefit formulas unchanged. Reps. Lloyd Smucker, a Pennsylvania Republican, and Don Beyer, a Virginia Democrat, announced Wednesday, Sept. 30, that their bill had cleared the Senate and was headed to President Donald Trump for his signature. The Senate approved the …

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This Brief Routine May Lift Your Spirits, Sharpen Focus: Study This Brief Routine May Lift Your Spirits, Sharpen Focus: Study This Brief Routine May Lift Your Spirits, Sharpen Focus: Study
This Brief Routine May Lift Your Spirits, Sharpen Focus: Study A better mood may be closer than you think, with a small study suggesting that 10 minutes could make a difference. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan found that a brief session of very slow running improved mood and performance on a mental task compared with sitting quietly. The findings, published in Imaging Neuroscience, suggest that even gentle running may offer immediate benefits for healthy young adults.  Researchers recruited 24 participants: 13 men and 11 women. All were healthy, right-handed, and had no history of neurological or psychiatric conditions. Each pa…

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