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Tech Trends Get a “Terminator” Vibe, Says Actor

March 25, 2026

Actor Robert Patrick, famous for playing the tough villain in a classic sci‑fi movie, recently shared his worries about how fast gadgets are evolving. He pointed out that today’s smart devices, flying drones and chat‑bots look a lot like the machines from his film. Patrick believes that each new

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Local stars who caught the heart of Bergen County

March 25, 2026

Folks around Bergen County seem to have a soft spot for people who made it big but still feel like neighbors. Many grew up here or spent time in the area before fame knocked. Their careers cover music, comedy, acting, and more—but what ties them together is how they stayed relatable even after reach

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Health Panel Stalled: Senators Call on RFK Jr. to Act

March 24, 2026

Nineteen senators wrote a letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , asking him to stop blocking the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force from doing its job. The Task Force meets three times a year and decides which preventive services, like mammograms or diabetes checks, must be covered by

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Lakers’ Bench Star: The Story Behind Jarred Vanderbilt

March 23, 2026

Jarred Vanderbilt joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023 after a trade that brought him from Minnesota. The team saw his potential early and offered a four‑year, $48 million extension in September of the same year. He is known for grabbing rebounds and playing hard on defense, even though his average

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Celebrity Flag Football Showdown Draws Pop Icons

March 22, 2026

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic turned a small field into a celebrity hotspot, with no tackles and plenty of star power. The afternoon was dominated by NFL legends and former pros, but the real buzz came from the crowd that looked like a red‑carpet event. Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey w

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Red Sox Face Big Test: New Deals, Old Pressure

March 22, 2026

The Boston Red Sox just ended a three‑year wait to reach the playoffs. Now, getting into October is the bare minimum goal for 2026. Fans expect more – a deeper run in the postseason. Coach Alex Cora and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow are under fire. Breslow rebuilt the pitching lineup, giving

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A Rough Road: How Mentors Shaped a Controversial Legacy

March 22, 2026

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. grew up in the shadow of tragedy and chaos, a young boy who lost his father to assassination and later his wife in 2013. He turned to drugs at fourteen, was expelled from boarding schools, and drifted toward a life of public scrutiny. Yet his path was not walked alone; three ke

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The quiet leader who shaped U. S. justice

March 22, 2026

Robert Mueller spent decades as a prosecutor and FBI director, earning respect for his steady, methodical approach. Born into a well-off family near Philadelphia, he joined the Marines after college and served in Vietnam, where he was wounded and decorated for bravery. After law school, he climbed t

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A New Voice for Autism Research in Washington

March 21, 2026

The Independent Autism Coordinating Committee, or I‑ACC, met for the first time in Washington, D. C. , offering a fresh take on autism science after recent changes to the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee. The I‑ACC was formed quickly by researchers and advocates who felt the officia

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Hungary Calls Out Russian Ex‑Interpreter in Election Watch

March 20, 2026

The Hungarian Helsinki Committee (HHC) has warned the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) that a former interpreter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Daria Boyarskaya, should be removed from its election observation team in Hungary. The move comes ahead of a critical vote o