Family Mourns Dorchester Girl, 4, After Fentanyl Death: ‘So Much Life Ahead Of Her’ Family Mourns Dorchester Girl, 4, After Fentanyl Death: ‘So Much Life Ahead Of Her’ Family Mourns Dorchester Girl, 4, After Fentanyl Death: ‘So Much Life Ahead Of Her’
Family Mourns Dorchester Girl, 4, After Fentanyl Death: ‘So Much Life Ahead Of Her’ Liyanna Bautista Familia should have been playing, laughing, and learning. Instead, the 4-year-old Massachusetts girl’s family is raising money for her funeral after she died from fentanyl poisoning while under her mother's care, according to authorities. “Liyanna was such a beautiful little girl with so much life ahead of her,” the Dorchester girl's aunt wrote on GoFundMe. Liyanna's mother, Dayanna Familia, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and multiple other charges on Monday, Oct. 26, the Boston Globe reported.  Police responded to a Dorchester home shortly before 9 p.m. on Aug. 1…

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Dangerous Seat Problem Forces Major Toyota Recall: What To Know More than 228,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled because their second-row seat backs could come loose during a crash. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 228,367 Sienna Hybrid minivans, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The seven-passenger minivans are from the 2022 through 2026 model years. The problem involves the reclining mechanisms that hold the second-row seat backs in place. During some front-end crashes, the seat belt systems could cause the mechanisms to unlock, allowing the seat backs to move o…
Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why
Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why A popular restaurant chain has landed on the political menu as Barack Obama and Donald Trump trade barbs over the White House’s new look. The Cheesecake Factory became an unlikely campaign talking point ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 3, midterm elections after Obama compared Trump’s decorating choices to the chain’s ornate interiors. “He's got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory,” Obama said at a rally in Cleveland, Ohio. “It's just gold everywhere.” The former president also suggested Trump belonged on HGTV, criticizing his focus on renovations. Trump serv…
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Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (Video) A mother was accused of leaving her four children home alone for several days while she traveled to Las Vegas for work, authorities said. Irene Miller, 50, was arrested at Orlando International Airport after returning from Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 23, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. The Kissimmee, Florida, woman faces four counts of child neglect without great bodily harm. Miller left her four kids, ages 14, 12, 11, and 9, at their home when she traveled to Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 18, deputies said. She told investigators that a babysitter from Tampa…
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Susan Saint James Dies: Beloved TV Star Had Deep New England Ties Susan Saint James, whose wit and warmth helped make two television favorites enduring hits, has died, according to multiple reports. The Emmy-winning actress died Monday, Oct. 26, at 80 from pancreatic cancer, according to People and Entertainment Weekly. Saint James played Sally McMillan opposite Rock Hudson in “McMillan & Wife,” then found another signature role as divorced mother Kate McArdle alongside Jane Curtin in “Kate & Allie.” Her breakthrough came as Peggy Maxwell in “The Name of the Game.” That performance earned her a 1969 Emmy, according to the Television Academy, whic…

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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush A Philadelphia police officer who was shot 12 times in an attack that killed his partner was released from the hospital Saturday, Oct. 24, receiving a standing ovation from more than 100 fellow officers, medical personnel, and loved ones. Officer Hector Rodriguez III, 33, was wheeled out of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center two weeks after he and Officer Shane Seiber, 40, were shot while responding to a call in West Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 10, as Daily Voice previously reported. Rodriguez placed his hand over his heart as officers, hospital staff, and loved ones applauded his release.…

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Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks is bringing back one of its most popular holiday traditions. The coffeehouse giant announced the return date for Red Cup Day in an Instagram post on Monday, Oct. 26. The annual giveaway will be celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Customers who buy a holiday beverage will receive a limited-edition reusable holiday cup. "Red Cup Day returns Nov. 17! ❤️," the chain posted. "Get ready for one of Starbucks' most beloved traditions." Starbucks hasn't revealed the design of this year's red cup or announced which holiday drinks will qualify for the promotion. …

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Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks is bringing back one of its most popular holiday traditions. The coffeehouse giant announced the return date for Red Cup Day in an Instagram post on Monday, Oct. 26. The annual giveaway will be celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Customers who buy a holiday beverage will receive a limited-edition reusable holiday cup. "Red Cup Day returns Nov. 17! ❤️," the chain posted. "Get ready for one of Starbucks' most beloved traditions." Starbucks hasn't revealed the design of this year's red cup or announced which holiday drinks will qualify for the promotion. …

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Woman, Twin Brothers Admit To $9M Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans Woman, Twin Brothers Admit To $9M Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans Woman, Twin Brothers Admit To $9M Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans
Woman, Twin Brothers Admit To $9M Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans An American woman and twin brothers from Ghana have admitted to their roles in an international romance scam that stole more than $9 million from victims, authorities said. Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie, 53, of Kula, Hawaii, and 22-year-olds Jamal and Kamal Abubakari all pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud earlier in October. The US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced their pleas in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The three were previously arrested in Virginia for their roles in a criminal network that targeted mostly older Americans. The victims lived …