'He Was Always There': Family Mourns Taunton Native Killed In Florida Motorcycle Crash 'He Was Always There': Family Mourns Taunton Native Killed In Florida Motorcycle Crash 'He Was Always There': Family Mourns Taunton Native Killed In Florida Motorcycle Crash
'He Was Always There': Family Mourns Taunton Native Killed In Florida Motorcycle Crash Whether someone needed a motorcycle fixed, a shoulder to cry on, or just a friend to talk to, Ralph Cox was always there to help, his loved ones said. Now, his family is asking for that same kindness after a crash took the Massachusetts native's life. Cox, 57, a Taunton native living in Melbourne, Florida, died after his Harley-Davidson left the road and struck a fence and street sign early Saturday, Nov. 7, police there said. Melbourne police responded to the crash around 12:14 a.m. First responders tried to save Cox before rushing him to a hospital, where he died from his injurie…

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Serious Burns Spark Massive Recall Of 265K Fire Pits: What To Know About 265,000 tabletop fire pits sold at major retailers nationwide are being recalled after four people suffered serious burns. Allstar Marketing Group issued the recall for Sharper Image Tabletop Fire Pits and Tabletop Infinity Fire Pits, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 12. The pits can allow burning fuel to escape or cause flames to shoot out of containers, creating serious fire and burn hazards. Allstar has received four reports of burning fuel escaping from the fire pits during use, resulting in four injuries. The injuries included third- and fou…
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Nvidia CEO Resigns As Chinese Spy Scandal, Affair Accusations Grow Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned from the AI chipmaker he co-founded more than three decades ago amid a growing scandal involving at least two reported affairs. Huang's immediate resignation as president, CEO, and a member of the company's board of directors was announced in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 12. Chief financial officer Colette Kress has been named interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement. Kress joined Nvidia in September 2013 after spending nearly 25 years in finance roles at major tech companies, including Cisco and Microsoft. "Nvidia's s…
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Cheddar Cheese Recall Expands: Check These Packages A cheddar cheese recall has widened following a new contamination concern, giving shoppers another reason to check packages they may have kept. Family Farmstead Dairy is recalling its Raw Mild Cheddar and Raw Sharp Cheddar because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA. The recall covers plastic-wrapped, 8-ounce packages with all lot codes dated 10/16/27 or earlier. Other dairy products are excluded unless the company specifically identifies them. The Worcester, New York, company previously recalled a single lot of raw mild…

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MA's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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Viral Video Shows Blue-Haired Woman's Skateboard Attack On NYC Carriage Driver A viral video shared by the Transport Workers Union shows a Philadelphia animal advocate attacking a horse-drawn carriage driver with her skateboard and punching another individual at the scene, the NYPD confirmed. Abigail Holbrook, 27, who also has ties to Ambler in Montgomery County, was arrested following the confrontation on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the NYPD said. Officers responded to a 911 call around 11:08 a.m. near West 59th Street and West Drive, where two 45-year-old men had been involved in a verbal dispute with Holbrook, police said. During the argument, Holbrook struck one man in the…

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JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching a new first-class experience on several routes at Northeast airports as the carrier competes for premium travelers and navigates rising costs due to the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline unveiled its new "BlueFirst" seating option at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The premium service will begin rolling out in December, with more routes being added through early 2027. BlueFirst will feature wider reclining seats with up to seven inches of extra legroom and five inches of recline. Passengers will also g…

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Randall England Dies: Versatile Performer Played Villains, President Bill Clinton Randall England, whose acting career took him from soap-opera villainy to portraying a US president onstage, has died at 75. England died surrounded by family, according to his obituary from Alternative Cremation & Funeral Service. E! News reported that he had esophageal cancer. His death on Friday, Sept. 25, was announced on Thursday, Nov. 11. Television viewers knew him as Jack Slater, the killer and jewel thief he portrayed on ABC’s “General Hospital” from November 1984 through June 1985. The role was one chapter in a career that crossed television, film, theater, modeling, and musi…