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ESPN Star Michael Wilbon Taking Indefinite Break Amid 'Worrisome' Health Concerns ESPN Star Michael Wilbon Taking Indefinite Break Amid 'Worrisome' Health Concerns ESPN Star Michael Wilbon Taking Indefinite Break Amid 'Worrisome' Health Concerns
ESPN Star Michael Wilbon Taking Indefinite Break Amid 'Worrisome' Health Concerns One of ESPN's most recognizable voices is stepping away indefinitely after struggling with several health problems. Veteran sports journalist Michael Wilbon announced in an Instagram post on Monday, Nov. 2, that he's taking an indefinite leave of absence from co-hosting ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption." The 67-year-old also contributes to ESPN and ABC's coverage of the NBA. Wilbon said his family, doctors, and longtime co-host Tony Kornheiser urged him to take a break after noticing "worrisome signs" over the past several years. "This isn't retirement, but it is a trip…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win
$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win Aldi is giving away $10,000 in free groceries to a lucky shopper with impressive holiday decorating skills. The discount supermarket chain announced its new "Aldi Deck-Out" contest in a news release on Monday, Nov. 2. The nationwide competition challenges shoppers to transform their homes into elaborate holiday displays with "Aldi-inspired flair." Participants can decorate Christmas trees, front porches, staircases, and other home spaces with Aldi-themed decorations. "When it comes to showing their love for Aldi, our fans never hold back," said Aldi communications director Bridget Koz…

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Hartford, CT
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Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How
Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Krispy Kreme is offering something on Election Day that people across the political spectrum can agree on: free doughnuts. The doughnut chain will give away one free Original Glazed doughnut who tell employees they voted or show an "I Voted" sticker at participating shops nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Krispy Kreme announced the Election Day giveaway on Monday, Nov. 2. The freebie is limited to one doughnut per person while supplies last, and no purchase is necessary. "Showing up for our communities – whether by voting or volunteering at the polls – is worth celebrating," said chief b…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
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Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get
Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl is offering a special Thanksgiving meal deal as families navigate higher grocery prices before the holiday. The discount supermarket chain will offer a Thanksgiving dinner for up to 10 people for $34.40. The promotion will run from Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Wednesday, Nov. 25. The meal includes a 14-pound turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and other Thanksgiving dinner staples. "Thanksgiving is about bringing people together, and we believe families deserve more to value — more food, more savings, and more confidence in the prices they pay," chief customer offic…

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Hartford, CT
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Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise
Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco is offering a complete Thanksgiving dinner for eight people at a discounted price as families navigate rising costs before the holidays. The warehouse retailer is selling its Fortune Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for $199.99, down from its regular price of $269.99. The online-only meal includes about 30 pounds of food, with shipping included. The $70 discount is available through Monday, Nov. 30, while supplies last. "We've made Thanksgiving much easier for you and your family with this bundle," Costco said on its website. "You'll get a turkey breast that is pre-brined and read…

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Bethesda, MD
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Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys
Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Federal regulators are warning about more than 100,000 children's toys that could cause serious injuries or death if their powerful magnets are swallowed. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the urgent warning for about 101,282 CHE-US Magnetic Robot Stick Figure Toys on Thursday, Oct. 29. The toys violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard because their arms and legs can release loose high-powered magnets. If swallowed, the magnets can attract each other or other metal objects inside the body and become lodged in the digestive system. This can cause intestinal perforations,…

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National Interest
Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First
Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV has voted in the 2026 midterm elections after the US-born leader of the Catholic Church publicly denounced some of President Donald Trump's policies. The Vatican confirmed on Friday, Oct. 30, that the pope submitted a mail-in ballot in Illinois ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The 71-year-old pontiff, born Robert Francis Prevost, remains a registered voter in his home state despite living at the Vatican. Leo is the first known sitting pope to cast a vote in a US election. "Pope Leo XIV has exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen, whenever he was el…

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Hartford, CT
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Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake
Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Several Chili's Grill & Bar customers suffered chemical burns after an employee accidentally used a cleaning chemical instead of sugar to make margaritas. The incident happened at a Chili's restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina, the Foothills Health District said in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 29. Three customers and two employees experienced chemical burns or similar symptoms after consuming the substance on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Health officials said the mistake began on Monday, Oct. 26, when an employee received a granulated degreasing chemical from a contractor powe…

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Hartford, CT
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Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist
Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist North Korea-linked hackers have reportedly attacked the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange in what could become the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. Binance temporarily suspended withdrawals after a security breach, the company said in an update on Friday, Oct. 30. Blockchain security company TRM Labs estimated $6.36 billion in digital currencies was stolen on Thursday, Oct. 29, with most of the cryptocurrency taken in about 20 minutes. TRM Labs said it had "high confidence" that TraderTraitor was behind the cyberattack. The hacking group backed by North Kor…

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National Interest
Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses
Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter who questioned his decision to cancel several campaign rallies, which have since been reinstated, as Republicans increasingly fear losing control of Congress in the midterm elections. Trump erupted at Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage after returning to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Thursday, Oct. 29. Trump had just attended a campaign rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, as Republicans scramble to protect their majorities in the House and Senate. Bogage asked Trump whether he wanted to cancel a planned rally to support Kansas Sen. Roger M…

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