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Nearly 6 million French press coffee makers are being recalled. Here are the affected products and why they're being removed from retailers' websites. thetowntalk.com/story/money/…
5.9 million French press coffee makers recalled. See affected items

5.9 million French press coffee makers recalled. See affected items

Nearly 6 million French press coffee makers are being recalled. Here are the affected products and why they're being removed from retailers' websites.

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The 2026 NYC Marathon features a star-studded roster of runners. See who’s racing, where to watch in person and how to tune in. thetowntalk.com/story/entert…
NYC Marathon 2026: See the celebrities running

NYC Marathon 2026: See the celebrities running

The 2026 NYC Marathon features a star-studded roster of runners. See who’s racing, where to watch in person and how to tune in.

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Proposed amendment could impact local Louisiana property tax rates thetowntalk.com/story/news/p…
Proposed amendment could impact local Louisiana property tax rates

Proposed amendment could impact local Louisiana property tax rates

A proposed amendment to the Louisiana Constitution could impact your property taxes.

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The FTC is investigating whether nine major companies use personal data to charge customers different prices or determine gig workers' pay. thetowntalk.com/story/money/…
FTC probing whether these companies are using your data to set prices

FTC probing whether these companies are using your data to set prices

The FTC is investigating whether nine major companies use personal data to charge customers different prices or determine gig workers' pay.

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A simple exercise that requires no equipment done once or twice a week may help maintain lower blood pressure, a new study found. thetowntalk.com/story/life/h…
This exercise may help lower your blood pressure. You just need a wall

This exercise may help lower your blood pressure. You just need a wall

A simple exercise that requires no equipment done once or twice a week may help maintain lower blood pressure, a new study found.

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Since 2024, DoorDash has owned more than two-thirds of the food delivery market in the U.S. Here's how its latest acquisition will affect customers. thetowntalk.com/story/money/…
DoorDash buys Instacart for $17 billion. What it means for users

DoorDash buys Instacart for $17 billion. What it means for users

Since 2024, DoorDash has owned more than two-thirds of the food delivery market in the U.S. Here's how its latest acquisition will affect customers.

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A new WalletHub study ranks the best and worst U.S. states for job opportunities based on unemployment, job growth, salaries, benefits and more. thetowntalk.com/story/money/…
These are the best and worst states for finding a job, study finds

These are the best and worst states for finding a job, study finds

A new WalletHub study ranks the best and worst U.S. states for job opportunities based on unemployment, job growth, salaries, benefits and more.

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Michael Jackson comes to life on Alexandria stage thetowntalk.com/story/news/2…
Michael Jackson comes to life on Alexandria stage

Michael Jackson comes to life on Alexandria stage

The audience was treated to some of Michael Jackson's biggest hits at the Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center on Wednesday.

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Meloni will play Danny Roarke, fictional head coach of the Cleveland Browns. thetowntalk.com/story/entert…
Christopher Meloni to star in new sports drama on Hulu, Disney+

Christopher Meloni to star in new sports drama on Hulu, Disney+

Meloni will play Danny Roarke, fictional head coach of the Cleveland Browns.

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Louisiana treasurer calls for tax cuts after bond rating upgrade thetowntalk.com/story/news/2…
Louisiana treasurer calls for tax cuts after bond rating upgrade

Louisiana treasurer calls for tax cuts after bond rating upgrade

Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming says the state should advance tax cuts after bond rating upgrade.

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See video of 'Michael Jackson HIStory Show' in Alexandria thetowntalk.com/videos/news/…
See video of 'Michael Jackson HIStory Show' in Alexandria

See video of 'Michael Jackson HIStory Show' in Alexandria

The music and legacy of the King of Pop came to life Wednesday with a full-scale tribute of “Michael Jackson HIStory Show” starring Garth Field.

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Check your ticket. The winning numbers for the drawing on Oct. 28 have been released. thetowntalk.com/story/money/…
Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot last night?

Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot last night?

Check your ticket. The winning numbers for the drawing on Oct. 28 have been released.

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See video of kids having a spooktacular time at PHS's Track or Treat thetowntalk.com/videos/news/…
See video of kids having a spooktacular time at PHS's Track or Treat

See video of kids having a spooktacular time at PHS's Track or Treat

Pineville High School held their Track-or-Treat Tuesday at D.C. "Bill" Bates Stadium. Children played games to win prizes and candy from booths located around the track.

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The "19 Kids and Counting" alum announced that she and her husband Ben Seewald are expecting their seventh child. thetowntalk.com/story/entert…
Jessa Seewald reveals she, her husband are expecting baby No. 7

Jessa Seewald reveals she, her husband are expecting baby No. 7

The "19 Kids and Counting" alum announced that she and her husband Ben Seewald are expecting their seventh child.

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If you purchased pork products in these states between June 2014 and June 2018, you could be entitled to a cash settlement. thetowntalk.com/story/money/…
Bought pork? Deadline to claim money in $117M settlement nears

Bought pork? Deadline to claim money in $117M settlement nears

If you purchased pork products in these states between June 2014 and June 2018, you could be entitled to a cash settlement.

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Get into the Halloween spirit at these Central Louisiana events thetowntalk.com/story/news/2…
Get into the Halloween spirit at these Central Louisiana events

Get into the Halloween spirit at these Central Louisiana events

Central Louisiana is hosting several Halloween and fall festivals this week starting Thursday.

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See Alexandria historian share about Lyle Saxon's books thetowntalk.com/videos/news/…
See Alexandria historian share about Lyle Saxon's books

See Alexandria historian share about Lyle Saxon's books

LSU posthumously bestowed an honorary degree the late Louisiana author Lyle Saxon, thanks to historian and author Michael Wynne of Alexandria.

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Free Families, clergy host prayer walk to Alexandria Staging Center thetowntalk.com/story/news/2…
Free Families, clergy host prayer walk to Alexandria Staging Center

Free Families, clergy host prayer walk to Alexandria Staging Center

Faith leaders gathered at England Airpark to protest the expansion of family and child migrant facilities.

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See video of kids having a spooktacular time at PHS's Track or Treat thetowntalk.com/videos/news/…
See video of kids having a spooktacular time at PHS's Track or Treat

See video of kids having a spooktacular time at PHS's Track or Treat

Pineville High School held their Track-or-Treat Tuesday at D.C. "Bill" Bates Stadium. Children played games to win prizes and candy from booths located around the track.

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Dunkin's 2026 holiday packaging will appear on cups and boxes starting next week. thetowntalk.com/story/money/…
Dunkin' brings holiday cheer with new packaging, seasonal drinks

Dunkin' brings holiday cheer with new packaging, seasonal drinks

Dunkin's 2026 holiday packaging will appear on cups and boxes starting next week.

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