Lynn Man Stabbed Ex In Chest After Nearly 2 Years Of Stalking, Death Threats: DA Lynn Man Stabbed Ex In Chest After Nearly 2 Years Of Stalking, Death Threats: DA Lynn Man Stabbed Ex In Chest After Nearly 2 Years Of Stalking, Death Threats: DA
Lynn Man Stabbed Ex In Chest After Nearly 2 Years Of Stalking, Death Threats: DA A Massachusetts woman spent nearly two years living in fear as her ex-boyfriend stalked her, threatened to kill her, and attacked her before stabbing her in the chest during a nighttime ambush, authorities said. Dioris Delossantos Medina, 43, of Lynn, was sentenced to eight to 10 years in state prison on Thursday, Nov. 12, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker's office announced Friday.  The stabbing happened in Lynn on Oct. 3, 2025. Prosecutors said Delossantos Medina laid in wait for his ex-girlfriend before attacking her with a knife in an ambush.  But the violence beg…

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Mass Man, 24, Killed After Car Plunges Into River; Family Faces 'Unimaginable Heartbreak' Mass Man, 24, Killed After Car Plunges Into River; Family Faces 'Unimaginable Heartbreak' Mass Man, 24, Killed After Car Plunges Into River; Family Faces 'Unimaginable Heartbreak'
Mass Man, 24, Killed After Car Plunges Into River; Family Faces 'Unimaginable Heartbreak' A Massachusetts family is mourning a 24-year-old man who died after a car plunged into the Threemile River in Taunton, killing two people. Now their community is rallying around the man's family as police work to identify the second victim.  Alec Ardita was found dead inside a submerged white Nissan Maxima following the crash late Monday, Nov. 9, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. Police received a 911 call around 10:15 p.m. reporting a speeding car near North Walker and Winthrop streets. The vehicle struck a utility pole and guardrail before leaving the road a…
Family Dollar To Pay $63M After Shoppers Charged More Than Advertised Family Dollar To Pay $63M After Shoppers Charged More Than Advertised Family Dollar To Pay $63M After Shoppers Charged More Than Advertised
Family Dollar To Pay $63M After Shoppers Charged More Than Advertised Family Dollar has reached a $63 million settlement after it was accused of routinely charging customers more at checkout than the prices advertised in stores. The Federal Trade Commission announced the agreement with the discount retailer in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 12. The agency and 17 states, including Pennsylvania, accused Family Dollar of overcharging shoppers at thousands of stores nationwide.  Federal regulators said Family Dollar failed to fix the problems despite repeated warnings, customer complaints, and regulatory inspections. Many of the overcha…
From Elmo To KPop Demon Hunters: 10 Toys Topping Christmas Wish Lists From Elmo To KPop Demon Hunters: 10 Toys Topping Christmas Wish Lists From Elmo To KPop Demon Hunters: 10 Toys Topping Christmas Wish Lists
From Elmo To KPop Demon Hunters: 10 Toys Topping Christmas Wish Lists Santa's got some serious shopping to do this year! From a giggling blast from the past to singing KPop Demon Hunters dolls, the hottest toys of Christmas 2026 mix familiar favorites with new technology, creative play, and plenty of surprises. The Toy Insider's annual holiday guide features nearly 400 toys, with almost half priced under $25. Amazon has also unveiled its Top 100+ Toys list, highlighting everything from collectibles to interactive playsets. Here are 10 gifts worth checking out before Christmas: 1. Tickle Me Elmo Giggle Max — $29.99 Elmo is back! The 18-inch Sesame Street f…
Home Sales Plunge To 16-Year Low Amid Housing Affordability Crisis: 'Punch In The Gut' Home Sales Plunge To 16-Year Low Amid Housing Affordability Crisis: 'Punch In The Gut' Home Sales Plunge To 16-Year Low Amid Housing Affordability Crisis: 'Punch In The Gut'
Home Sales Plunge To 16-Year Low Amid Housing Affordability Crisis: 'Punch In The Gut' Home sales nationwide have sunk to their lowest level since 2010 as high mortgage rates and rising prices continue to squeeze buyers. Existing-home sales dropped 5.5% from September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.75 million in October, the National Association of REALTORS said in a report released on Thursday, Nov. 12. Sales were also down 8.8% from October 2025, reaching their lowest level since August 2010. The sharp decline comes as the national median existing-home price climbed for the 40th consecutive month to $416,700, up 0.4% from October 2025. "Home buying is diffi…

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Wealthy NJ Town Elects 'Real Housewives' Newcomer To School Board Wealthy NJ Town Elects 'Real Housewives' Newcomer To School Board Wealthy NJ Town Elects 'Real Housewives' Newcomer To School Board
Wealthy NJ Town Elects 'Real Housewives' Newcomer To School Board Vanessa Barrera hasn't even made her "Real Housewives of New Jersey" debut yet, but she's already won a seat at a very different table: the Alpine Board of Education. Barrera, who joins Season 15 of the Bravo reality series as a friend of the cast, secured one of two open seats in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. Described by Bravo as Alpine's "Social Mayor," Barrera received 272 votes, or 36.12%, finishing just 12 votes behind incumbent Maria DiBiase, who led the race with 284 votes, or 37.72%, according to the election results provided to Daily Voice. Anthony Fasano finished third with …

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Husband Of 'Top Chef' Star Dies The husband of "Top Chef" star Leah Cohen and co-founder of a popular New York City restaurant has died at 44 years old, leaving behind his wife and their two young sons. Ben Byruch, who records show lived with Cohen in Union City, NJ, died Monday, Nov. 10, according to a Maplewood, NJ-based GoFundMe campaign launched by Lonny Sweet and Cassandre Pallas to support his family.  Byruch was the creative force behind Pig & Khao, the Southeast Asian restaurant he built alongside Cohen, who finished sixth on Season 5 of Bravo's "Top Chef," which aired from 2008 to 2009. The couple …

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Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get Stop & Shop is offering a special Thanksgiving meal deal for less than $40 as families look to save money amid rising grocery costs. The supermarket chain announced its Thanksgiving dinner package for eight people in a news release on Friday, Nov. 13. The promotion runs through Thursday, Nov. 26, and includes a frozen turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, and other holiday favorites. The meal costs less than $5 per person and includes enough ingredients to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. "For more than a century, Stop & Shop has been proud to help families celeb…

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Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get Stop & Shop is offering a special Thanksgiving meal deal for less than $40 as families look to save money amid rising grocery costs. The supermarket chain announced its Thanksgiving dinner package for eight people in a news release on Friday, Nov. 13. The promotion runs through Thursday, Nov. 26, and includes a frozen turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, and other holiday favorites. The meal costs less than $5 per person and includes enough ingredients to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. "For more than a century, Stop & Shop has been proud to help families celeb…

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Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop'
Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins, a former child actor whose screen career unfolded alongside his identical twin, has died at 43, his brother announced. Cousins was known for sharing the role of Dominic in the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger comedy “Kindergarten Cop” with his twin brother, Joseph. They also played Bobby Ewing on the television drama “Knots Landing.” Their brother, Jonas Roeser, shared the news in an Instagram tribute, remembering Christian’s personality and the childhood performances that introduced him to audiences. Roeser said Christian had been seriously ill with liver disease. His announc…