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‘Little Voice’ That Told Maryland Man To Turn Around At Wawa Lands Him $50K Jackpot ‘Little Voice’ That Told Maryland Man To Turn Around At Wawa Lands Him $50K Jackpot ‘Little Voice’ That Told Maryland Man To Turn Around At Wawa Lands Him $50K Jackpot
‘Little Voice’ That Told Maryland Man To Turn Around At Wawa Lands Him $50K Jackpot Sometimes, it pays to listen to that little voice in your head. For one Maryland man, it paid $50,000. The Charles County electrician had lunch in hand and was already leaving a Wawa in Suitland when something kept nagging at him: Go back. He had no particular reason to. He'd already bought his Pick 5 tickets that morning. He was hungry. Lunch was getting cold. There was a job site to get back to. But there was also one set of numbers he hadn't played. That was enough. “I couldn’t stop thinking about it, because there was one of my favorite combinations that I didn’t play,” the longtim…

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160+ Golf Carts Torched As Fire Rips Through Maryland Repair Business (PHOTOS) 160+ Golf Carts Torched As Fire Rips Through Maryland Repair Business (PHOTOS) 160+ Golf Carts Torched As Fire Rips Through Maryland Repair Business (PHOTOS)
160+ Golf Carts Torched As Fire Rips Through Maryland Repair Business (Photos) A sea of golf carts was left scorched and twisted after an early morning fire tore through a Maryland business. Firefighters were called to the 15200 block of Crain Highway in Brandywine around 6:33 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, where flames had broken out at a commercial golf cart repair business, according to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department. Several golf carts were already burning when crews arrived, and the flames had begun spreading to an office building on the property. By the time firefighters got the blaze under control, the damage stretched far beyond those first few c…

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20-Year-Old Who Drove To Virginia To Help Friend During Beach Week Remembered After Fatal Crash 20-Year-Old Who Drove To Virginia To Help Friend During Beach Week Remembered After Fatal Crash 20-Year-Old Who Drove To Virginia To Help Friend During Beach Week Remembered After Fatal Crash
20-Year-Old Who Drove To Virginia To Help Friend During Beach Week Remembered After Fatal Crash Frankie Negron had a way of being there for his loved ones. The 20-year-old killed after being ejected from a vehicle during an early-morning crash in Prince George's County is now being remembered as "a lively and bright person" whose life was cut short too soon. "(He) carried so much care and positive energy wherever he went. He was always proud to celebrate the accomplishments of those close to him, no matter how big or small," Negron's family said through a friend. "He had a way of making the people around him feel supported and cared for, and he was always willing to show up for t…

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Motorcyclist Dies After Car Turns Across His Path On Maryland Road: Police Motorcyclist Dies After Car Turns Across His Path On Maryland Road: Police Motorcyclist Dies After Car Turns Across His Path On Maryland Road: Police
Motorcyclist Dies After Car Turns Across His Path On Maryland Road: Police A motorcyclist has died from injuries suffered in a weekend crash in Maryland. Elias Crespo Tejada, 42, of Glen Burnie, died after his motorcycle collided with a turning vehicle shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20 in Linthicum, according to Anne Arundel County Police. Investigators say Tejada was riding a 2026 Yamaha south on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard when a 2017 Nissan traveling in the opposite direction attempted to turn left onto westbound East Maple Road. As the Nissan crossed the southbound lanes, Tejada's motorcycle struck the passenger side of the vehicle, police said. …

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Gunman Who Killed McDonald's Worker Building Happy Meal Boxes Learns Prison Fate Gunman Who Killed McDonald's Worker Building Happy Meal Boxes Learns Prison Fate Gunman Who Killed McDonald's Worker Building Happy Meal Boxes Learns Prison Fate
Gunman Who Killed McDonald's Worker Building Happy Meal Boxes Learns Prison Fate He was building Happy Meal boxes when the gunman walked up to the drive-thru window. More than four years after 23-year-old Britrain Marcelus Gray was shot to death during an overnight shift at a Maryland McDonald's, the man convicted of killing him will spend life plus 20 years in prison. Ja'Quan Dontremique Green, 25, of Middle River, was sentenced on Wednesday, Sept. 23 in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court for the May 2022 murder at the McDonald's on Route 3 South in Gambrills. Gray, an Odenton resident, was working inside the restaurant's cash booth shortly before 5 a.m. on May 13 when…

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Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of'
Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff is giving fans another reason to ask Why Not? — the pop star has dramatically expanded her comeback concert tour with 32 new dates around the world. Duff announced the new dates for "the lucky me tour" on Wednesday, Sept. 23, extending her first full-scale global headlining tour in nearly two decades into late 2027. And for fans who grew up with "Lizzie McGuire," Come Clean, So Yesterday, and Fly, the expansion may be exactly What Dreams Are Made Of. The new dates span Europe, Latin America, and the United States, with the new US leg kicking off in Sunrise, Florida, on Friday, …

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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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From Farmers Market To Forever Home: Virginia Chocolatier Opens Downtown Shop In Leesburg From Farmers Market To Forever Home: Virginia Chocolatier Opens Downtown Shop In Leesburg From Farmers Market To Forever Home: Virginia Chocolatier Opens Downtown Shop In Leesburg
From Farmers Market To Forever Home: Virginia Chocolatier Opens Downtown Shop In Leesburg No more packing up when the season ends for one Virginia chocolatier who spent years waiting for a kitchen to call her own. The Chocolate Palette has officially opened its permanent home at 212A Loudoun St. SE in downtown Leesburg, where owner Cheryl June is serving up European-style sipping chocolates, handcrafted desserts and the Danish pancakes that helped launch her business eight years ago. The town celebrated the opening with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Sept. 17. For June, getting there took a much longer route. A military wife and mother, June developed her love of baking while l…

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Virginia Congressman Wants FAA To Ground New AI System Around DC Airports: 'Guinea Pigs' Virginia Congressman Wants FAA To Ground New AI System Around DC Airports: 'Guinea Pigs' Virginia Congressman Wants FAA To Ground New AI System Around DC Airports: 'Guinea Pigs'
Virginia Congressman Wants FAA To Ground New AI System Around DC Airports: 'Guinea Pigs' A new artificial intelligence system is taking flight over Virginia, and one congressman wants it grounded. Rep. Don Beyer called on the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday, Sept. 21, to immediately suspend SMART, a new AI-supported air traffic management system that began limited operations that day in the airspace around Washington, DC. “The FAA should not use my constituents as guinea pigs for an unproven AI air traffic control system,” Beyer said. The Northern Virginia Democrat, whose district includes Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, raised the alarm as federal transpo…

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New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 3 VA Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 3 VA Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 3 VA Schools Make Top 100
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 3 VA Schools Make Top 100 Nearly 50 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Massachusetts Institute of Technology took the No. 1 position on the national list, followed by Princeton University and Harvard University. MIT replaced Princeton at the top after the New Jersey university held the No. 1 spot for 15 straight editions beginning in 2012. The 42nd edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges using up to 17 measures of academic quality and success. Student outcomes make up more…

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$17M Cocaine Bust: Maryland Police Help Take Down Mexican Cartel-Linked Philly Operation $17M Cocaine Bust: Maryland Police Help Take Down Mexican Cartel-Linked Philly Operation $17M Cocaine Bust: Maryland Police Help Take Down Mexican Cartel-Linked Philly Operation
$17M Cocaine Bust: Maryland Police Help Take Down Mexican Cartel-Linked Philly Operation A major Philadelphia drug trafficking organization moved hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from Mexico and pushed up to $10 million worth of the drug onto city streets each month, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday, Sept. 23. Ten people have been indicted in the takedown of the Jones-Basley Drug Trafficking Organization, which coordinated with a Mexican drug cartel to transport cocaine into Philadelphia, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. More than $8 million worth of cocaine and multiple firearms were seized locally, while seizures connected…

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Escapee At Large After Cutting Off Ankle Monitor, Fleeing In Maryland: Sheriff Escapee At Large After Cutting Off Ankle Monitor, Fleeing In Maryland: Sheriff Escapee At Large After Cutting Off Ankle Monitor, Fleeing In Maryland: Sheriff
Escapee At Large After Cutting Off Ankle Monitor, Fleeing In Maryland: Sheriff A court-ordered GPS monitor wasn't going to keep one Maryland woman from disappearing, authorities say. Melissa Irene Richards, 34, of Mechanicsville, remains wanted after deputies responding to a tampering alert on Sept. 9 found her monitoring device cut off and discarded in a tree line along Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. Richards was on pre-trial release at the time, and investigators say she hasn't been found since the monitor was discovered. Deputies were called to the 28000 block of Point Lookout Road after receiving the alert …

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Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown To Avoid Prison With Plea Deal In Miami Attempted Murder Case: Lawyer Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown To Avoid Prison With Plea Deal In Miami Attempted Murder Case: Lawyer Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown To Avoid Prison With Plea Deal In Miami Attempted Murder Case: Lawyer
Ex-nfl Star Antonio Brown To Avoid Prison With Plea Deal In Miami Attempted Murder Case: Lawyer Former NFL star Antonio Brown could receive probation instead of prison in a Miami shooting case under a plea deal his lawyer says Brown plans to accept. Brown, 38, is due in a Miami court on Sept. 30, and his attorney, Mark Eiglarsh, said prosecutors offered to reduce the second-degree attempted murder charge, CBS News Miami reported. Brown has not yet accepted the deal in court. The charge stems from gunfire after a celebrity boxing match in Miami on May 16, 2025. If convicted, Brown could have faced up to 30 years in prison, including a mandatory 20-year term.  Eiglarsh said the of…

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Virginia Fugitive Shoves Maryland Deputy, Takes Wheel Before Fatal 5-Mile Chase (VIDEO) Virginia Fugitive Shoves Maryland Deputy, Takes Wheel Before Fatal 5-Mile Chase (VIDEO) Virginia Fugitive Shoves Maryland Deputy, Takes Wheel Before Fatal 5-Mile Chase (VIDEO)
Virginia Fugitive Shoves Maryland Deputy, Takes Wheel Before Fatal 5-Mile Chase (Video) A wanted passenger made her move the moment the driver's seat opened up during a traffic stop in Maryland. Newly released video shows the woman climbing across the center console of a stopped Toyota in Charles County, shoving a sheriff's officer away from the open driver's door and taking off with another passenger still in the back seat. Five miles later, that passenger was gravely injured in a wrong-way crash that ultimately claimed her life. The dramatic sequence unfolded shortly after 10:20 a.m. on Aug. 25 near Leonardtown Road and Lakewood Drive in Waldorf, where Charles County Sherif…

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US Park Police Officer Injured In Crash That Shut Down Route 50 In Loudoun County (UPDATED) US Park Police Officer Injured In Crash That Shut Down Route 50 In Loudoun County (UPDATED) US Park Police Officer Injured In Crash That Shut Down Route 50 In Loudoun County (UPDATED)
US Park Police Officer Injured In Crash That Shut Down Route 50 In Loudoun County (Updated) A US Park Police officer was seriously injured in the crash that shut down a major Virginia highway in both directions for hours on Wednesday afternoon. The on-duty officer was involved in a collision with another vehicle at approximately 1:43 p.m. on Sept. 23 at Route 50 and Loudoun County Parkway in Loudoun County, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. The officer suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The occupants of the other vehicle were not injured and were released from the scene, investigators said. The crash brought traffic to a st…

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Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay
Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+ and Hulu subscribers are facing another round of price hikes, marking the streaming platforms' fourth increase in four years. Hulu Premium and Disney+ Premium, the ad-free standalone plans, are both rising 13% from $18.99 to $21.49 per month. The ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu standalone monthly rates are also increasing from $11.99 to $12.49. The Disney+ and Hulu Premium bundle climbs $2 from $19.99 to $21.99 per month. The Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select bundle with ads is also rising $2 to $21.99, while the ad-free version increases $3 to $32.99. Customers with Hulu + Live TV…

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USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts
USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts The US Postal Service has announced its recommended holiday shipping deadlines for anyone hoping to get cards and packages delivered before Christmas. The USPS released its mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The agency is urging customers to plan ahead and send packages early to help ensure they arrive by Friday, Dec. 25. For the contiguous US, including the Northeast, the recommended deadlines are: USPS Ground Advantage - Thursday, Dec. 17 First-Class Mail - Thursday, Dec. 17 Priority Mail - Friday, Dec. 18 Priority Mail Express -&…

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Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New
Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks is updating the looks of thousands of cafés as the coffee giant expands its yearslong turnaround plan. The Seattle-based company has redesigned more than 1,000 coffeehouses across the US and Canada since late 2025, Starbucks announced on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The chain plans to complete at least 1,500 upgrades by the end of the 2026 fiscal year before increasing the effort further in 2027. The renovations are part of the company's "Back to Starbucks" plan, which launched in September 2024. The turnaround strategy has focused on improving operations and making cafés feel m…

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Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide
Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide A prescription medication used by thousands of Americans is the focus of a newly reported nationwide recall. The FDA’s recall report lists 13,567 bottles of Chlorthalidone Tablets USP, 25 mg, under recall nationwide. Inventia Healthcare Limited initiated the recall Wednesday, Sept. 3. The FDA listed the recall Wednesday, Sept. 16. According to the FDA report, the medication failed dissolution specifications. Dissolution testing measures whether a tablet breaks down as intended so the body can absorb its active ingredient. Chlorthalidone is a prescription diuretic commonly used to treat hi…

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CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify
CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify Many CVS customers could get payouts in a class action settlement after the pharmacy giant was accused of sharing customer data with third parties. The settlement comes from a lawsuit claiming CVS illegally shared user data from its website and app with advertising company Criteo and other technology providers. Anyone who accessed CVS.com, CVSHealth.com, or the CVS mobile app in the US before Monday, July 27, 2026, may be eligible for a payment, according to the settlement website. Eligible customers can get up to $10 with proof showing they used CVS' websites or the Rhode Island…

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Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay
Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+ and Hulu subscribers are facing another round of price hikes, marking the streaming platforms' fourth increase in four years. Hulu Premium and Disney+ Premium, the ad-free standalone plans, are both rising 13% from $18.99 to $21.49 per month. The ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu standalone monthly rates are also increasing from $11.99 to $12.49. The Disney+ and Hulu Premium bundle climbs $2 from $19.99 to $21.99 per month. The Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select bundle with ads is also rising $2 to $21.99, while the ad-free version increases $3 to $32.99. Customers with Hulu + Live TV…

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USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts
USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts The US Postal Service has announced its recommended holiday shipping deadlines for anyone hoping to get cards and packages delivered before Christmas. The USPS released its mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The agency is urging customers to plan ahead and send packages early to help ensure they arrive by Friday, Dec. 25. For the contiguous US, including the Northeast, the recommended deadlines are: USPS Ground Advantage - Thursday, Dec. 17 First-Class Mail - Thursday, Dec. 17 Priority Mail - Friday, Dec. 18 Priority Mail Express -&…

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Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New
Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks is updating the looks of thousands of cafés as the coffee giant expands its yearslong turnaround plan. The Seattle-based company has redesigned more than 1,000 coffeehouses across the US and Canada since late 2025, Starbucks announced on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The chain plans to complete at least 1,500 upgrades by the end of the 2026 fiscal year before increasing the effort further in 2027. The renovations are part of the company's "Back to Starbucks" plan, which launched in September 2024. The turnaround strategy has focused on improving operations and making cafés feel m…

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Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide
Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide A prescription medication used by thousands of Americans is the focus of a newly reported nationwide recall. The FDA’s recall report lists 13,567 bottles of Chlorthalidone Tablets USP, 25 mg, under recall nationwide. Inventia Healthcare Limited initiated the recall Wednesday, Sept. 3. The FDA listed the recall Wednesday, Sept. 16. According to the FDA report, the medication failed dissolution specifications. Dissolution testing measures whether a tablet breaks down as intended so the body can absorb its active ingredient. Chlorthalidone is a prescription diuretic commonly used to treat hi…

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CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify
CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify Many CVS customers could get payouts in a class action settlement after the pharmacy giant was accused of sharing customer data with third parties. The settlement comes from a lawsuit claiming CVS illegally shared user data from its website and app with advertising company Criteo and other technology providers. Anyone who accessed CVS.com, CVSHealth.com, or the CVS mobile app in the US before Monday, July 27, 2026, may be eligible for a payment, according to the settlement website. Eligible customers can get up to $10 with proof showing they used CVS' websites or the Rhode Island…

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Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47 Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47 Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47
Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly: ESPN Analyst, Coach K’s Son-In-Law Was 47 College basketball is mourning a TV analyst whose ties to the game stretched far beyond the broadcast booth. ESPN announced that Chris Spatola, 47, died unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 21. The former Duke staff member was the son-in-law of legendary coach Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski. No cause of death has been publicly disclosed. Spatola worked under his father-in-law as an assistant at Duke from 2007 to 2012, helping the Blue Devils win the 2010 NCAA championship. According to Duke, he started as a graduate assistant/head team manager before becoming director of basketball operations in 2008.…

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New Rankings Reveal Nation's Highest-Taxed States New Rankings Reveal Nation's Highest-Taxed States New Rankings Reveal Nation's Highest-Taxed States
New Rankings Reveal Nation's Highest-Taxed States New rankings reveal the nation’s highest-taxing states, with a sizable gap separating the leader from the pack. New York and its local governments collected more taxes per person than any other state, according to the Citizens Budget Commission’s “Top of the Charts 4” analysis. They also ranked second in spending per person, behind Alaska. The report uses fiscal year 2024 data, the latest available, to compare combined state and local finances. New York’s tax collections per person exceeded the national average by 71 percent and California, in second place, by 22 percent. The top 10 states…

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FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees
FBI 'Aggressively Investigating' After Hackers Claim To Have Stolen Data On All Its Employees The FBI is investigating a hacking group’s sweeping claim that sensitive information about its workforce has been stolen. The bureau acknowledged the allegations Wednesday, Sept. 23, but said investigators had not determined whether the breach originated with a third-party provider or the FBI’s own systems. ShinyHunters claims it obtained data on all FBI employees and applicants, according to 404 Media, which communicated directly with a representative of the group. That sweeping claim remains unconfirmed by the FBI. The bureau’s full statement reads: “The FBI is aware of a cybercriminal…

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Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In VA, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In VA, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In VA, New Research Reveals
Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In VA, New Research Reveals America is divided over what belongs in the breakfast bowl, but one colorful contender has left its rivals eating dust. CSP Global analyzed Google Trends data to identify the most-searched cereal in every state and Washington, DC, from January 2025 through January 2026. The findings measure relative search interest, not purchases or consumption. Froot Loops took the cereal crown, finishing first in 13 states. It dominated searches across much of the South, including Florida, Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina. Froot Loops generated the most search interest nationwide, leading in 13…

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Airlines Scale Back Flights Amid Soaring Jet Fuel Prices: What To Know Airlines Scale Back Flights Amid Soaring Jet Fuel Prices: What To Know Airlines Scale Back Flights Amid Soaring Jet Fuel Prices: What To Know
Airlines Scale Back Flights Amid Soaring Jet Fuel Prices: What To Know The hunt for cheap airfare could get more difficult as airlines pare back some of their least-profitable flights. Multiple reports say higher jet fuel costs are prompting major carriers to reconsider parts of their schedules. Jet fuel averaged $4.56 per gallon on Thursday, Sept. 17, according to Argus Research data cited by CNN. The price increase has added billions of dollars to airline fuel bills as the war involving Iran continues to disrupt energy markets. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines have all signaled they may cut capacity or pull flights from schedules. …

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