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Oregon child attacked by coyote during game of hide-and-seek in backyard, state officials sound alarm

A 9-year-old child in Oregon was bitten by a coyote while playing hide-and-seek in a Portland neighborhood, prompting state wildlife officials to warn parents to closely supervise children outdoors and to scare off any coyotes that appear.

According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), the incident occurred Thursday evening around 6:15 p.m. in Portland’s Alameda neighborhood. Two children, ages 9 and 3, were playing outside when a coyote approached the older child and grabbed their foot. The child, who was wearing socks but no shoes, managed to shake free and run away while the coyote gave chase.

The child’s father shouted from the porch, causing the animal to flee. The 9-year-old was taken to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries.

In response, ODFW staff immediately launched an investigation, canvassed the neighborhood, and posted flyers warning residents. Officials have continued to monitor the area and are working with city, state, and federal partners to determine appropriate next steps.

Residents are urged to supervise young children, keep pets leashed or indoors, remove food attractants such as garbage and pet food, and use loud noises or thrown objects to scare away bold coyotes.

“Under no circumstances should people provide food to coyotes or other predators,” ODFW emphasized. “Feeding by humans is frequently associated with attacks and aggressive behavior.”

Coyotes are common throughout Oregon, including in Portland neighborhoods, and typically feed on rodents, fruit, and nuts.

For more information and safety tips, residents are encouraged to stay informed and cautious when spending time outdoors.
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Blue Jays bounce back against Dodgers to even World Series after extra-inning marathon

The best-of-seven World Series is all even at two games apiece after the Toronto Blue Jays bounced back from Monday’s epic 18-inning marathon to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4 on Tuesday night.

Both teams were running on fumes following the nearly seven-hour showdown, but Toronto’s offense came alive behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. The Dodgers took an early lead on a sacrifice fly from Enrique Hernández, but Guerrero Jr.’s two-run homer in the third inning put the Blue Jays ahead for good.

The Blue Jays’ victory came just hours after country music star Brad Paisley declared himself “Mr. More Baseball.” Paisley performed the national anthem before the marathon Game 3, which the Dodgers won 6-5 on Freddie Freeman’s homer that ended the game nearly seven hours after Paisley’s performance.

Shohei Ohtani, one of the Dodgers’ heroes this postseason, started Game 4 for Los Angeles. He pitched six innings, allowing four earned runs and striking out six. Ohtani made history just one night earlier, becoming the first player since 1906 to record four extra-base hits in a World Series game and reaching base nine times, tying a Series record.

For the Blue Jays, Bo Bichette delivered a two-RBI single in the seventh inning to extend the lead. Shane Bieber earned the win, pitching 5⅓ innings and allowing just one run. Ohtani was charged with the loss.

After Ohtani’s exit, the Dodgers used only three relievers, while the Blue Jays relied on four pitchers in total to close out the nine-inning win.

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Twelve NJ Democrat Mayors Break Ranks to Endorse Republican Jack Ciattarelli [WATCH]

Republican New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has announced that he has received endorsements from at least 12 Democratic mayors across the state as early voting gets underway.

During an appearance, Ciattarelli said, “When Democratic mayors are endorsing the Republican nominee, it tells you how badly people want change. We’ve raked up at least 12 Democratic mayors that have endorsed me.”

According to Newsweek, the Democratic mayors who have publicly backed Ciattarelli include North Bergen Mayor Nick Sacco, Branchville Mayor Anthony Frato, and Garfield Mayor Everett Garnto Jr. Notably, Garnto also announced that he is leaving the Democratic Party entirely following his endorsement of Ciattarelli.

Sacco, a longtime critic of Democratic Governor Phil Murphy, formally endorsed Ciattarelli two weeks ago, citing dissatisfaction with what he described as years of state funding cuts affecting local communities.

“North Bergen has faced significant challenges in recent years, losing critical state funding and aid despite our ongoing appeals for support,” Sacco wrote in a post on Instagram. “Jack has been consistently responsive and pledged to stand with North Bergen and ensure that our community—and others like it across New Jersey—receive the resources and attention they deserve.”

He continued, “I have full confidence in his leadership and his commitment to doing what’s right for our residents and for the future of our state. The welfare and well-being of our North Bergen residents are more important than party lines.”

These endorsements mark a significant development in the closely watched gubernatorial race, which has drawn national attention as early voting begins.

Ciattarelli’s campaign has focused heavily on cost-of-living issues, state tax rates, and education funding. Meanwhile, his Democratic opponent, Mikie Sherrill, has emphasized maintaining state programs implemented under Governor Murphy.

In addition to support from New Jersey mayors, Ciattarelli has received backing from the New Era Democrats, a Brooklyn-based political organization that describes itself as a working-class advocacy group.

“We are proud to endorse Jack Ciattarelli for Governor of New Jersey,” said the group’s president, Celia Lervasi. “As life continues to become unaffordable for the working class and New Jersey continues to be one of the highest taxed states in the country, Jack is the right person needed to make life more affordable for the residents of the Garden State.”

Ciattarelli’s campaign has sought to expand its appeal beyond the Republican base, highlighting bipartisan endorsements as evidence of dissatisfaction with the state’s current leadership.

The New Jersey gubernatorial race has become one of the most competitive statewide contests in the country, with both parties viewing it as a potential bellwether ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

A Rutgers University-Eagleton poll released Thursday shows Sherrill holding a narrow lead, with 50 percent of likely voters supporting her compared to 45 percent for Ciattarelli. The same survey found that nearly one in ten voters remain undecided, a margin that could prove decisive as early voting continues through next week.

Ciattarelli, a former state assemblyman and the 2021 Republican nominee, has emphasized fiscal reform and education accountability as the cornerstones of his campaign. He has pledged to lower state property taxes, expand small-business incentives, and address concerns about classroom curriculum transparency.

Sherrill, a former U.S. Representative, has campaigned on maintaining social service funding, preserving state healthcare programs, and continuing climate initiatives launched during Murphy’s administration.

Both campaigns have increased statewide outreach in the final stretch before Election Day, with early voting expected to drive record turnout levels.
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/10/twelve-nj-democrat-mayors-break-ranks-to-endorse-republican-jack-ciattarelli-watch/