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Downed Wires Smolder On Road In Hudson Valley, Cause Closure Downed Wires Smolder On Road In Hudson Valley, Cause Closure Downed Wires Smolder On Road In Hudson Valley, Cause Closure
Downed Wires Smolder On Road In Hudson Valley, Cause Closure A street in Putnam County was shut down after smoldering electrical wires fell into the roadway.  The closure affected Sprout Brook Road between Strang Lane and Lakeview Road in the Garrison area as of 2:45 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, according to the Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department.  A photo of the scene shared by the department showed a fallen wire lying across the roadway with smoke rising.   Utility crews are working to make repairs, and the road will remain closed until the work is completed, fire officials said. Drivers are being asked to find alter…

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$86.7M I-95 Overhaul In Westchester Nearly Complete: Here's What Project Entailed $86.7M I-95 Overhaul In Westchester Nearly Complete: Here's What Project Entailed $86.7M I-95 Overhaul In Westchester Nearly Complete: Here's What Project Entailed
$86.7M I-95 Overhaul In Westchester Nearly Complete: Here's What Project Entailed Drivers traveling along one of Westchester County's busiest highways can expect a smoother ride now that major roadwork on a nearly five-mile stretch of I-95 has wrapped up, state officials announced.  The $86.7 million improvement project on Interstate 95 between Exit 15 in Pelham Manor and Exit 18A in Mamaroneck is now substantially complete, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The project covered around 30 lane miles of highway in both directions, along a corridor used by roughly 120,000 vehicles every day, officials said. In addition to resurfacing the roadwa…

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12 Westchester Companies Named To Prestigious Inc. 5000: See Who Made List 12 Westchester Companies Named To Prestigious Inc. 5000: See Who Made List 12 Westchester Companies Named To Prestigious Inc. 5000: See Who Made List
12 Westchester Companies Named To Prestigious Inc. 5000: See Who Made List A dozen businesses across Westchester County have earned national recognition for their rapid growth, with one local company ranking among the top 100 fastest-growing privately held businesses in the country.  The 12 Westchester-based companies were named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, which ranks America's fastest-growing privately held companies.  The businesses, based in communities ranging from Yonkers and New Rochelle to South Salem and Mount Kisco, were recently honored by the Westchester County Office of Economic Development and the Westchester County Industrial Development Ag…

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Special Prosecutors Appointed In 2 NY Political Cases Involving Ballot Fraud, Stolen Sign Special Prosecutors Appointed In 2 NY Political Cases Involving Ballot Fraud, Stolen Sign Special Prosecutors Appointed In 2 NY Political Cases Involving Ballot Fraud, Stolen Sign
Special Prosecutors Appointed In 2 NY Political Cases Involving Ballot Fraud, Stolen Sign Special prosecutors have been appointed to handle two separate criminal cases involving political figures from opposing parties in Rockland County, including a Republican accused of ballot fraud and a Democrat accused of stealing a campaign sign.  The appointments were announced by the Rockland County District Attorney's Office on Friday, Nov. 6, following requests from District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II.  According to the office, Judge James A. McCarty, supervising judge of the Superior Criminal Courts for the Ninth Judicial District, appointed Julia D. Cornachio as special dis…

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Vintage Plane Kills Woman Moving Camera Tripod In Airfield: NY State Police Vintage Plane Kills Woman Moving Camera Tripod In Airfield: NY State Police Vintage Plane Kills Woman Moving Camera Tripod In Airfield: NY State Police
Vintage Plane Kills Woman Moving Camera Tripod In Airfield: NY State Police A woman photographing a vintage airplane was struck and killed while trying to move her camera tripod out of its path at a privately owned New York airfield, state police announced on Friday, Nov. 6. Pamela M. Haselton, 67, of Wilmington, was killed at Catalano Airfield on Hazelton Road in the town of Wilmington, Essex County, according to New York State Police. The incident was reported at approximately 3:47 p.m. Friday, police said. Investigators determined that a 1943 Aeronca L3, a single-engine, two-seat aircraft operated by James J. Catalano, 77, of Wilmington, had successfully landed…

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Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy'
Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Rail union leaders are sharply criticizing Amtrak's plan to let passengers bring guns into train cars under a controversial new policy. The Transport Workers Union (TWU) said the new policy is scheduled to take effect in January 2027, allowing passengers to carry guns in locked cases on about 1,500 additional trains daily nationwide. The change would include Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor, which carries about 750,000 passengers daily on routes between Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC. The TWU, which represents 360 Amtrak onboard service workers, warned that the policy c…

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'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat 'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat 'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat
'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat Republican Rep. Mike Lawler had a striking explanation for his election defeat in the Hudson Valley, suggesting that even Jesus Christ could not have won amid the Democratic wave that swept the country.  "Jesus Christ could have run and would have lost," Lawler told CNN congressional correspondent Manu Raju on Wednesday, Nov. 4, a day after losing his reelection bid to Democrat Cait Conley in New York's 17th Congressional District.  The remark came as Lawler reflected on his defeat in one of the nation's most closely watched House races, which helped Democrats regain control of Co…

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Amazon Prime Thriller Films In Hudson Valley, Causes Road Closures Amazon Prime Thriller Films In Hudson Valley, Causes Road Closures Amazon Prime Thriller Films In Hudson Valley, Causes Road Closures
Amazon Prime Thriller Films In Hudson Valley, Causes Road Closures A Putnam County town will be featured in scenes filmed for an upcoming Amazon Prime Video thriller starring two well-known actors.   The movie, "One Night Out," filmed in Kent on both Wednesday, Nov. 4, and Thursday, Nov. 5, Town Supervisor Jaime McGlasson confirmed to Daily Voice.  The production has prompted several road closures, with Kent Police warning motorists to expect delays while crews work in the area. According to the department, intermittent closures occurred along Farmers Mills Road between Miller Hill Road and Meads Court on Wednesday, and are expected to …

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Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote
Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote After 91 years of keeping the booze out, one New Jersey town is finally ready to let the drinks flow. Voters in Collingswood, a suburb within Camden County, approved a referendum Tuesday, Nov. 3, opening the door for restaurants and other businesses to serve alcohol for the first time since 1935. The measure passed with 3,506 votes in favor and 2,322 against, according to unofficial election results. That's about 60% of voters giving alcohol sales the green light. Behind the push was a group fittingly named Booze on the Ballot, which rallied residents to support ending the borough's decade…

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Former NFL Star Antonio Brown Avoids Prison In Shooting Case After Guilty Plea Former NFL Star Antonio Brown Avoids Prison In Shooting Case After Guilty Plea Former NFL Star Antonio Brown Avoids Prison In Shooting Case After Guilty Plea
Former NFL Star Antonio Brown Avoids Prison In Shooting Case After Guilty Plea Former Pittsburgh Steelers star and Albany Empire owner Antonio Brown has avoided prison after pleading guilty to a felony assault charge stemming from a shooting outside a celebrity boxing event in Miami. Brown, 38, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a firearm on Friday, Nov. 6, and was sentenced to three years of probation by Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez. The former NFL wide receiver must attend weekly counseling sessions and is prohibited from possessing firearms while on probation, among other conditions imposed by the court. The plea resolves an attempted murd…

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Sen. Chris Murphy Released From Hospital After Stroke, Faces Weeks Of Recovery Sen. Chris Murphy Released From Hospital After Stroke, Faces Weeks Of Recovery Sen. Chris Murphy Released From Hospital After Stroke, Faces Weeks Of Recovery
Sen. Chris Murphy Released From Hospital After Stroke, Faces Weeks Of Recovery US Sen. Chris Murphy has been released from the hospital after suffering a minor stroke, but the Connecticut Democrat will spend several weeks recovering before he can return to his duties on Capitol Hill. Doctors expect the 53-year-old, three-term senator to make a full recovery. Murphy announced his release from Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on Friday, Nov. 6. He will now enter a rehabilitation center, where he is expected to spend weeks and miss several Senate votes as he heals.  The health scare began Saturday, Oct. 31, while Murphy was watching his son's hockey game. He no…

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Car Rolls Over, Ends Up In Woods On Side Of Hudson Valley Road Car Rolls Over, Ends Up In Woods On Side Of Hudson Valley Road Car Rolls Over, Ends Up In Woods On Side Of Hudson Valley Road
Car Rolls Over, Ends Up In Woods On Side Of Hudson Valley Road A Putnam County road was temporarily closed after a rollover crash that left a car perched on its side against trees.  The crash happened just before 5:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, Nov. 5, when a car flipped on its side on Kirk Lake Drive in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. The driver reportedly refused medical transport, firefighters said. The road was closed for around a half hour so the car could be removed. The cause of the crash was not immediately available. 

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Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say
Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say An emaciated and infected dog has been rescued from a Long Island home, authorities announced Friday, Nov. 6. The suffering dog was discovered at residence in Islip on Sunday, Oct. 25, the Suffolk County SPCA said. It was “suffering from severe emaciation, a severe chronic skin infection, and serious infections in both ears,” the SPCA said. Rescuers immediately transported the dog to a veterinarian for emergency care, according to the group. The SPCA will provide additional details about the rescue operation and the dog’s condition at a press conference Monday, Nov. 9, the organization sai…

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'Ratchet,' 'Stacks' Caught With Crack In Sudden Raid At Hudson Valley Apartments: Sheriff 'Ratchet,' 'Stacks' Caught With Crack In Sudden Raid At Hudson Valley Apartments: Sheriff 'Ratchet,' 'Stacks' Caught With Crack In Sudden Raid At Hudson Valley Apartments: Sheriff
'Ratchet,' 'Stacks' Caught With Crack In Sudden Raid At Hudson Valley Apartments: Sheriff Two men were arrested after authorities raided separate apartments at a Sullivan County housing complex at the same time — and one suspect tried to throw drugs out a window as officers broke through his door, police said.  The raids happened at the Sleepy Hollow Housing Development on Forestburgh Road in Monticello shortly after 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office said on Friday, Nov. 6. Authorities said the operation followed a two-month investigation into suspected drug activity at the complex, which has also been the scene of several shootings over the pa…

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Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs
Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs An email dressed up as an Amazon payment warning could turn a routine account check into a costly mistake. The phishing message provided to Daily Voice claims the retailer can't verify the recipient’s payment method because of a billing issue.  It asks the recipient to follow a link and update payment information to prevent a service interruption. This phishing email impersonates Amazon customer service and asks recipients to update payment details through a link to avoid a supposed service interruption. Daily Voice The screenshot shows an Amazon logo, a generic customer greet…

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Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales
Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla appears to be ending production of its widely criticized Cybertruck after years of plunging sales, political backlash, and ongoing safety concerns surrounding the controversial electric pickup. CEO Elon Musk announced plans to wind down Cybertruck production in a post on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday, Nov. 6. The billionaire said manufacturing of the maligned EVs will end at Tesla's Gigafactory Texas plant "around the middle" of 2027. Tesla plans to use the factory's capacity to increase production of its new self-driving Cybercab. "The C…

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CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance
CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS is planning to split its pharmacies and health insurance businesses into two separate companies. The Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based company announced the planned breakup in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The separation is expected to be completed in the first half of 2028. The spinoff would create two independent companies called CVS Pharmacy and CVS Health. One would be focused on retail pharmacies, while the other would handle health insurance and other healthcare services. CVS Pharmacy would operate the chain's roughly 9,000 retail pharmacies nationwide. It would also man…

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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them
Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Bread is challenging Starbucks' wildly popular Bearista cup with its own collectible drinkware for the holidays. The fast-casual chain unveiled its limited-edition glass Snowman Cups in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 5. Panera's cups will come in two versions: a "naughty" winking snowman with a red straw and a "nice" snowman with a regular smile and a powder blue straw. Panera's Snowman Cups will come in mystery boxes, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. "The holidays are about coming together, enjoying great food and making …

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Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs
Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs An email dressed up as an Amazon payment warning could turn a routine account check into a costly mistake. The phishing message provided to Daily Voice claims the retailer can't verify the recipient’s payment method because of a billing issue.  It asks the recipient to follow a link and update payment information to prevent a service interruption. This phishing email impersonates Amazon customer service and asks recipients to update payment details through a link to avoid a supposed service interruption. Daily Voice The screenshot shows an Amazon logo, a generic customer greet…

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Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales
Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla appears to be ending production of its widely criticized Cybertruck after years of plunging sales, political backlash, and ongoing safety concerns surrounding the controversial electric pickup. CEO Elon Musk announced plans to wind down Cybertruck production in a post on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday, Nov. 6. The billionaire said manufacturing of the maligned EVs will end at Tesla's Gigafactory Texas plant "around the middle" of 2027. Tesla plans to use the factory's capacity to increase production of its new self-driving Cybercab. "The C…

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by Chris Spiker
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CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance
CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS is planning to split its pharmacies and health insurance businesses into two separate companies. The Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based company announced the planned breakup in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The separation is expected to be completed in the first half of 2028. The spinoff would create two independent companies called CVS Pharmacy and CVS Health. One would be focused on retail pharmacies, while the other would handle health insurance and other healthcare services. CVS Pharmacy would operate the chain's roughly 9,000 retail pharmacies nationwide. It would also man…

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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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by Chris Spiker
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Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them
Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Bread is challenging Starbucks' wildly popular Bearista cup with its own collectible drinkware for the holidays. The fast-casual chain unveiled its limited-edition glass Snowman Cups in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 5. Panera's cups will come in two versions: a "naughty" winking snowman with a red straw and a "nice" snowman with a regular smile and a powder blue straw. Panera's Snowman Cups will come in mystery boxes, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. "The holidays are about coming together, enjoying great food and making …

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Trump Threat: Armed Suspect Apprehended Near White House Trump Threat: Armed Suspect Apprehended Near White House Trump Threat: Armed Suspect Apprehended Near White House
Trump Threat: Armed Suspect Apprehended Near White House A suspicious encounter near the White House ended with an armed man under arrest and an alleged threat against President Donald Trump, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Secret Service officers approached Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos, 31, on Thursday evening, Nov. 5, after noticing suspicious behavior inside a car parked on Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, the DHS said. Chrinos allegedly told officers he heard voices directing him to travel to Washington and kill Trump. Officers discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen, and Chrinos acknowledged having weapons in…

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by Joe Lombardi
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MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone' MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone' MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone'
MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone' A Major League Baseball star is facing backlash for sharing anti-Muslim videos on social media after the midterm elections. Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander shared two offensive videos on his Instagram story on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The posts criticized Muslims and Islam, drawing criticism from fans before they were removed. One video claimed "America voted for Sharia Last Night!" and featured an image of Abdul El-Sayed, who will become the first Muslim US senator after winning his election in Michigan. The video also claimed that Muslims want Islami…

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by Chris Spiker
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Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now As Federal Agencies Sound Alarm Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now As Federal Agencies Sound Alarm Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now As Federal Agencies Sound Alarm
Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now As Federal Agencies Sound Alarm Hackers are targeting refrigeration systems, prompting a federal warning about threats that could extend far beyond computer screens. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, and three other federal departments issued a joint warning on Thursday, Nov. 5, urging organizations to secure industrial refrigeration and cold-chain monitoring systems. The warning concerns equipment that protects temperature-sensitive products in grocery stores, cold-storage facilities, and other critical infrastructure. Attackers worldwide are exploiting weaknesses in electronic temperature and c…

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Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking
Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday bargains can come with a hidden cost, and scammers are counting on the seasonal rush to keep shoppers from looking closely. The FBI and Better Business Bureau warn that fraudulent offers, urgent messages, and convincing impersonators can put money and personal information at risk. The FBI says non-payment and non-delivery scams caused more than $503 million in reported losses in 2025. Those figures cover the full year, not just holiday shopping. In non-delivery scams, buyers pay for merchandise that never arrives. Non-payment scams target sellers who ship goods but never receive pa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NY Native Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor NY Native Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor NY Native Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor
NY Native Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor Jay Rockefeller, an heir to one of America’s most famous fortunes who built a political legacy far from his New York roots, has died. The former West Virginia governor and five-term US senator died Friday, Nov. 6, at his home in Washington, DC. He was 89. The Washington Post, which first reported his death, said his family did not disclose a cause. Born in Manhattan, John Davison Rockefeller IV was a great-grandson of John D. Rockefeller Sr., the industrialist whose Standard Oil empire dominated the oil industry and made him one of the world’s richest people. His family’s political connect…

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