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National Interest
$167.5 Million Visa, Mastercard Settlement Could Mean Money For You: What To Know
A multimillion-dollar settlement involving two of the world's biggest payment networks could put money back in consumers' pockets. Visa and Mastercard have agreed to a proposed $167.5 million class-action settlement covering certain ATM transactions dating back nearly two decades, according to the court-authorized settlement website. The case involves people who paid an access fee to withdraw cash from an independent ATM between Oct. 24, 2007, and Aug. 14, 2026, and were not fully reimbursed by their bank. Independent ATMs are machines not owned by Visa, Mastercard, a bank, or another fina…
Ronkonkoma, NY
Breaking News
Bohemia Woman Swallowed By Hidden 8-Foot Backyard Hole Thought She Was Going To Die: Reports
A Long Island woman was rescued by neighbors she'd never met after falling into an 8-foot hole in her backyard that she never knew was there last week (scroll down for video). Danielle Tammone told CBS News that she thought she was going to die when she fell in and couldn't get out. She began screaming for help. It happened last Thursday, Sept. 17, Tammone's 47th birthday. Tammone tells 1010 Wins she was walking in her backyard when her feet sank into the ground, and seconds later, she was swallowed into the earth. Once she realized what had happened, panic set in. "Wow, I could die t…
Seaside Heights-Seaside Park, NJ
Breaking News
Fire Chief's Wife Killed By 93-Year-Old Driver Plowing Through Lavallette Restaurant: Report
The 56-year-old wife of a New Jersey fire chief died when a 93-year-old driver crashed through a popular restaurant this weekend, officials have confirmed. The Lavallette driver was attempting to park her 2014 Buick Encore in front of Meg's Grill at 1401 Grand Central Ave. in Lavallette around 11:12 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, when the vehicle rapidly accelerated into the outdoor dining area and building, Lavallette police said. The driver apparently pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, police said. Seven restaurant patrons were injured and taken to the hospital with various inju…
Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
Breaking News
Cops Pull Driver From Sinking Car With Minutes To Spare In Manchester (
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Police officers pulled a driver from a sinking car moments before it became fully submerged in a body of water in Ocean County early Sunday morning, Sept. 20, authorities said. Emergency crews were called to the Renaissance development in Manchester around 4:54 a.m. for a vehicle in the water, Whiting Fire Company Station 33 said. (more photos here). Before firefighters arrived, Manchester police removed the sole occupant from the vehicle before it completely submerged, firefighters said Whiting Fire's Water Rescue & Recovery Team responded and sent divers into the water in fully …
Edgewater Park-Beverly, NJ
Breaking News
51-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed On Route 130 In Edgewater Park: Police
A 51-year-old Willingboro man was struck and killed on Route 130 in Burlington County early Sunday morning, Sept. 20, authorities said. Welther Briggs was struck by a vehicle traveling south on Route 130 at the intersection of Pennypacker Drive in Edgewater Park, Edgewater Park Township police said. Briggs was pronounced dead, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.
Watertown, CT
Your Community
Lost Sculpture Crafted By New England Trailblazer Turns Up In British Home
A rare marble bust found left outside in a British garden designed by renowned artists from Massachusetts more than 170 years ago failed to sell at auction, the BBC reported. Chorley’s Auctioneers offered the 1854 sculpture for sale in Gloucester on Tuesday, Sept. 15. It was expected to bring $24,000 (£18,000), but no one bought it. The bust shows Daphne, known in Greek mythology as Apollo’s first love. Its Latin inscription reads, "Harriet Hosmer me fecit Romae." That means, "Harriet Hosmer made me in Rome". An undated photo of Harriet Goodhue Hosmer. The acclaimed sculptor l…
National Interest
State Department Issues Sweeping New Travel Warning: What To Know Now
A major new US travel alert is putting Americans on notice. The US State Department issued the security warning Saturday, Sept. 19, for Americans in or traveling through the Middle East as regional tensions continue to raise concerns. “Due to tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation,” the department stated. The alert urges Americans already in the region to remain especially alert as conditions evolve. “Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance and be aware of potential flight cance…
East Hampton, NY
Weather
New Atlantic Tropical Storm Forms: What Fay’s Forecast Shows
A new named storm has emerged in the Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center said Sunday, Sept. 20, that Tropical Storm Fay formed in the northern Atlantic Ocean about 450 miles southwest of the Azores. Fay had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and was moving north-northeast at 5 mph. No coastal watches or warnings were in effect. The storm is the sixth named system of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Fay could gain a little strength during the next day or so. The forecast then calls for an abrupt turn toward the southwest early to midweek, keeping the compact system over open water. …
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Breaking News
Loaded .40-Caliber Handgun With Laser, High-Capacity Mags Found During EHT Traffic Stop: Police
A traffic stop in Atlantic County turned into a weapons arrest after police said they found a loaded handgun with a laser attachment, hollow-point ammunition and high-capacity magazines. At 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, officers stopped a vehicle for several motor vehicle violations on Old Egg Harbor Road in Egg Harbor Township, Egg Harbor Township police said. A search of the vehicle led to a loaded .40-caliber handgun with a laser attachment, boxes of ammunition that included hollow-point rounds and high-capacity magazines being seized, police said. Bashir Robertson, a 40-yea…
New Cumberland-Lemoyne, PA
Breaking News
Classmate, Teacher Help Expose Child Rape: PA Attorney General
A pre-teen’s disclosure to a classmate and teacher helped uncover a child rape case that sent a man to prison, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Sunday, Sept. 14. Elias Dominguez was sentenced to 21¾ to 43½ years in prison after his conviction last year for rape and related offenses involving an 11-year-old child, the attorney general said. The abuse happened at a Hazleton home in 2019, according to the release. The child told a classmate about the abuse, and the classmate alerted a teacher. The teacher then reported the allegations to ChildLine, launching the investigati…
Frederick, MD
Obituaries
Philip Kulo Got 10 More Years With A New Heart And Made Every One Of Them Count
A second chance at life gave a Maryland man 10 more years. Philip Kulo made them count. Kulo, a former James Hubert Blake High School football player in Silver Spring, died in September, prompting an outpouring of tributes from family and friends who remembered a dreamer, writer, and creative who seemed most fulfilled when helping others find their way. His family knew how easily his medical journey could become the story of his life. They also knew that wasn't the story they wanted told. Kulo was diagnosed with heart failure as a teenager and spent months living with a ventricular assist…
Poolesville, MD
Breaking News
Pedestrian Killed Outside Poolesville McDonald's By Wanted Hit-Run Driver: Police (
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A 27-year-old man is dead, and a driver is at large after an overnight hit-run under investigation in Maryland. Officers were called to Fisher Avenue and Milford Mill Road in the area of McDonald's in Pooleville shortly after 1:50 a.m. on Sunday morning, where there were reports of a pedestrian who had been struck, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. The man was struck outside the fast food restaurant, investigators say, and the driver took off westbound on Fisher Avenue toward Elgin Road. MCPD 1D officers and @MCFRS on scene of a pedestrian struck in the 19600 block o…
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
Breaking News
Update
: Saddle Brook Officer Seriously Hurt By Hit-Run Driver On Route 80, Police Say
A Saddle Brook police officer suffered serious injuries when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver during a traffic stop on Route 80 early Sunday morning, Sept. 20, authorities said. The officer had stopped a gray Nissan Maxima in the deceleration lane of Route 80 eastbound at milepost 62.4 around 4:34 a.m., New Jersey State Police said. While the officer was outside the vehicle, an unknown vehicle traveling east struck the left side of the Nissan and the officer before fleeing the scene, state police said. The officer suffered serious injuries, while all three occupants of the Nissan …
National Interest
Carrot Top Accused Of Sexual Exploitation Prior To Apparent Suicide Attempt: Reports
A new court declaration involving Carrot Top surfaced days before the comedian was hospitalized in Las Vegas following a reported apparent suicide attempt. Orlando Weekly reported that Zachary Defazio, 25, filed the declaration on Monday, Sept. 14, in support of an existing lawsuit against the 61-year-old comedian, whose legal name is Scott Christopher Thompson. Defazio’s declaration alleges Thompson sexually exploited him in Winter Park, Florida, in 2021. Defazio also alleged that Thompson supplied him with alcohol while he was underage and engaged in nonconsensual sexual conduct when Defa…
Southampton, NY
Weather
Storm’s Wettest Stretch Arrives: Timing For Heavy Rainfall
A soaking Sunday will set the tone for a damp, cooler stretch that could keep parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic unsettled through much of the week. The National Weather Service says rain will spread across the region Sunday, Sept. 20, with the steadiest and heaviest downpours expected from the afternoon into the evening. The system will move through faster than earlier forecasts suggested, limiting the flash flood threat in many areas. Around New York City, Long Island, northern New Jersey, Connecticut, and parts of southeastern New York, rain will continue through early Sunday aftern…
Manheim, PA
Breaking News
PA, NJ Ren Faire Performer From Manheim Honored After Death At 43
A woman whose childhood dream of performing at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire became reality — and later took her to Renaissance stages across Pennsylvania and New Jersey — was honored Saturday, Sept. 19, at the place she said captured her heart when she was just 5 years old. Shannon Maria Jones, 43, also known to fairegoers as Lady Amanda Chase and online as Shannon’s Sunflowers, died in early August while on an Alaskan cruise with her mother, Tamara Sweitzer. Jones had been living with four incurable diseases that damaged her lungs, her mother wrote in announcing her death. “She pass…
Chambersburg, PA
Breaking News
Man ID’d After Fatal Head-On Route 30 Crash With Tractor-Trailer: PSP Chambersburg
The man killed in a head-on crash with a tractor-trailer on Route 30 has been identified, Pennsylvania State Police announced Saturday, Sept. 19. Robert F. Stevens, 77, of Glen Rock, York County, died in the crash near 9823 Lincoln Way West in St. Thomas Township, Franklin County, at 4:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, according to state police in Chambersburg. Stevens was driving a 2013 Dodge Caravan east when he crossed the double yellow line into the westbound lane for an unknown reason, police said. His minivan struck a westbound 1996 Peterbilt 379 tractor-trailer head-on, according to the rel…
National Interest
Antibiotic Study Raises Death Risk Concerns: What You Should Know
A widely used hospital antibiotic is drawing renewed scrutiny after a major research review raised concerns about patients’ survival. The drug is cefepime, used to treat serious bacterial infections. A study published in JAMA Network Open examined 110 randomized trials involving 22,608 adults and children and compared it with other antibiotics in the beta-lactam family. Across those trials, 6.6 percent of cefepime-treated patients died, compared with 6.2 percent of patients receiving alternatives. Researchers examined deaths from any cause, generally at 30 days or the closest available foll…
National Interest
Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In NY, 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…
Windsor Locks, CT
Your Community
Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How BDL Fared
The nation's best airports for traveler satisfaction have been revealed in a new ranking. JD Power released its 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The study was based on 24,710 surveys from US and Canadian residents who traveled through at least one airport in either country. The consumer intelligence company ranked airports based on seven factors, including ease of travel, trust, terminal facilities, staff, departure and travel-to-airport experience, food, beverage and retail, and arrival and travel-from-airport experience. "For the better part of t…
Atlantic City, NJ
On Your Side
This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says
An overlooked calculation could leave workers with less money each payday or an unwelcome surprise when they file their taxes. The IRS recommends checking federal income tax withholding at least once a year. Its free online Tax Withholding Estimator helps employees determine whether their employers are taking the right amount from their pay. Withhold too little, and a worker could face an additional tax bill and possibly penalties. Withhold too much, and take-home pay shrinks while more money goes toward a potential refund. The agency’s withholding guidance highlights several situations th…
Bethesda, MD
On Your Side
Deadly Choking Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of 276K Toys
A popular toddler toy sold online is being recalled because of a potentially deadly choking hazard. Esjay US recalled about 276,000 Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 17. The recalled busy boards are designed for children younger than 3 and have red knobs that can detach. The loose pieces violate the federal small parts ban and can pose a risk of serious injury or death from choking. The toys are made of blue felt and have carrying handles, elastic cords, and button closures. Cartoon dinosaurs are printed on the front, wh…
Hartford, CT
Your Community
CT Among 15 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why
Several Northeast states are among the places with the most diversity in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Most & Least Diverse States in America list on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The study ranked all 50 states using 14 measures across socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, religious, and political diversity. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said diversity goes beyond race and gender. "The most diverse states have above-average variety when it comes to people's ages, birthplaces, languages, jobs, family structures, and more," said Lupo. "Moving to a diverse s…
Hempstead, NY
Breaking News
Man Critically Injured In Early-Morning South Hempstead Robbery: Police
A man was hospitalized in critical condition after suffering head injuries during an early-morning robbery on Long Island, police said. The robbery happened near May Street and Grand Avenue in South Hempstead at approximately 5:27 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers responding to reports of a robbery that had just occurred found the male victim suffering from head injuries, detectives said. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he remained listed in critical condition as of Saturday. Nassau County Police's Homicide Squad is investig…
Five Towns, NY
Breaking News
Drugged Driver Strikes Bicyclist In Five Towns: Police
A stationary bicyclist was critically injured when a Subaru struck him in a suspected drug-impaired crash on Long Island, police announced Saturday, Sept. 19. The 31-year-old man was stopped on his bicycle near Nassau Expressway and Burnside Avenue in Inwood when he was hit at 10:11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, according to Nassau County Police. A 2018 Subaru traveling east on Burnside Avenue struck the bicyclist, investigators said. The driver remained at the scene, police said. Michael Mayosky, 51, of East Meadow, was arrested without incident. The bicyclist was taken to an area hospital, wh…
Farmingdale, NY
Breaking News
More Victims Feared After CNA Forcibly Touched Disabled Patient, Nassau County Police Say
Police are searching for more potential victims after a certified nursing assistant forcibly touched a disabled woman twice at a New York rehabilitation center, authorities announced Saturday, Sept. 19. The incidents happened on Long Island at Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing, located at 49 Oakcrest Ave. in Middle Island, on Thursday, Sept. 3, and Friday, Sept. 4, according to Suffolk County Police. The 32-year-old patient told another certified nursing assistant what had happened, police said. That employee called 911. The patient was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for an evalua…
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Breaking News
'Confused' Bus Driver Crashes Into 3 Vehicles During Apparent Medical Episode In Fairview
A bus driver and one passenger were hospitalized after the driver crashed into multiple vehicles while suffering an apparent medical episode Saturday, Sept. 19, in Fairview, Daily Voice has learned (scroll for video). The crash happened at Walker Street and Anderson Avenue. The bus was carrying six people, and the parked vehicle had one person in it. Sources at the scene said the driver seemed confused while talking with police. View this post on Instagram The driver was taken to Hackensack Meridian University Medical Center for evaluat…
Arlington, VA
Breaking News
DC Man Freed After 20 Years For Assaulting Woman Murdered Her Months Later: Feds
A second chance for a DC man who spent more than 20 years behind bars for assaulting a woman ended nine months later with that same woman dead. Michael Garrett, 70, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the 2021 murder of Sylvia Matthews, a woman he had a long history of assaulting and threatening, federal prosecutors announced. Garrett had been released from prison on compassionate release in March 2021 after serving more than two decades in a case involving Matthews. That case also involved Garrett breaking into her home. Prosecutors opposed his release, specifically citing his previo…
Annapolis, MD
Breaking News
'When They Will Come Home': Wes Moore Goes After Trump For Barring White House Reporters
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is accusing President Donald Trump of shutting reporters out of the White House rather than answering questions about the war, deployed service members and rising costs. Moore weighed in on Friday, Sept. 18, hours after Trump announced that CNN, MS NOW and Politico were being banned from the White House, effective immediately. “Trump cannot give service members’ families answers on when they will come home…” Moore wrote on X. “…or tell the American people how this war will end and when they can afford gas and groceries again. “So instead, he is barring the repo…
Southampton, NY
Weather
Localized Flooding Possible As Drenching Downpours Approach: Latest Timing
A new storm system will deliver an uneven soaking across the Northeast, with some communities facing heavier downpours and a greater chance of localized flooding. Click here for a new, updated story - Storm’s Wettest Stretch Arrives: Timing For Heavy Rainfall The National Weather Service expects widespread rain early Sunday, Sept. 20, into Sunday night. Its Saturday, Sept. 19, update lowered the flood threat around New York City as projected rainfall totals declined. Most locations in its forecast area should receive about 2 inches or less. Locally higher amounts could develop…
Lexington Park, MD
Breaking News
Hunter Kills Woman After Mistaking Her For Deer In Front Of Kids: Police
A hunter is facing charges after police say he shot and killed a woman walking through a field with a man and two children after mistaking her for a deer in Delaware. Walter Moorhead, 74, of Salisbury, MD, was identified as the hunter in the tragic accident, while the victim has been identified as 39-year-old Santos Maria Chilel Soto, from Georgetown, DE, Delaware State Police said. was charged with manslaughter and other offenses after he fatally shot a woman on Friday night in Ellendale while he was hunting from a ground blind, according to Delaware State Police. Shortly after 7:30 …
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