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'Breathe!': Virginia Woman Screams Her Way Into $1.73M Lottery Jackpot 'Breathe!': Virginia Woman Screams Her Way Into $1.73M Lottery Jackpot
'Breathe!': Virginia Woman Screams Her Way Into $1.73M Lottery Jackpot Sometimes a scream is bad news. For one Chesterfield woman, it meant she had just become a newly minted millionaire. The anonymous Virginia Lottery player was sitting at her computer one night playing the Lottery's online Banker's Bonus Boost game when everything changed in an instant. "I started screaming!" she told Lottery officials after landing a progressive jackpot worth $1,732,009. The scream was loud enough to send her husband sprinting into the room. He glanced at the computer screen, realized what had happened, and offered perhaps the most sensible advice anyone could in that mo…

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by Zak Failla
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One Windy Day Left Virginia Farm Fighting For Its Future: 'Everything Changed In An Instant' One Windy Day Left Virginia Farm Fighting For Its Future: 'Everything Changed In An Instant'
One Windy Day Left Virginia Farm Fighting For Its Future: 'Everything Changed In An Instant' Fourteen years of planting, growing, and building a dream may have unraveled in a single afternoon. In Virginia, a Clear Brook organic farm that has spent more than a decade supplying vegetables to families across the Shenandoah Valley and the greater Washington, DC region says herbicide drift from a nearby application has devastated its summer crops, forced layoffs, and left its future hanging in the balance. Shenandoah Seasonal says a herbicide application on a particularly windy day drifted onto its certified organic farm, where the chemicals became trapped inside the farm's high tunnels…

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by Zak Failla
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Starbucks Bringing Back Pumpkin Spice Latte With Several New Fall Menu Items Starbucks Bringing Back Pumpkin Spice Latte With Several New Fall Menu Items
Starbucks Bringing Back Pumpkin Spice Latte With Several New Fall Menu Items Starbucks is getting an early start on fall with the return of its most popular seasonal drink, along with a lineup of new beverages and fall foods. The coffeehouse chain announced the comeback date of the Pumpkin Spice Latte on Monday, Aug. 3. The iconic drink will be available once again on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The PSL will return alongside several new pumpkin drinks, banana bread-inspired beverages, pecan-flavored favorites, and a cider-style twist on chai. New pumpkin options include the Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Pumpkin Spice Chai, and Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha.&…

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by Chris Spiker
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Potentially Deadly Contamination Concern Triggers Nationwide Medication Recall Potentially Deadly Contamination Concern Triggers Nationwide Medication Recall
Potentially Deadly Contamination Concern Triggers Nationwide Medication Recall A medication intended to help some of the most vulnerable patients may carry a potentially deadly contamination risk. Sunny Pharmtech Inc. voluntarily recalled three lots of Cyclophosphamide for Injection, USP, nationwide on Friday, July 24. Particulate matter found in the medication was identified as steel, according to the company announcement posted on the US Food and Drug Administration website. Cyclophosphamide is administered intravenously to treat several cancers and other serious conditions. The company warned that patients receiving contaminated medication face a reasonable proba…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Urgent Recall Expanded For Popular Pool Toy Over Serious Injury Risks Urgent Recall Expanded For Popular Pool Toy Over Serious Injury Risks
Urgent Recall Expanded For Popular Pool Toy Over Serious Injury Risks A popular pool toy sold online for years is now part of an expanded recall because it could seriously injure children. Joyin US Corp. widened its recall to include about 404,000 Sloosh dive sticks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 30. The total includes about 254,000 dive sticks recalled in June. The toys violate a federal safety ban and pose an impalement hazard, according to the CPSC. The recalled dive sticks exceed the federal compressibility limit, creating a risk that children could fall or land on them in shallow water and suffer serious piercing…

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by Chris Spiker
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New Nordstrom Rack Store Opening In Rockville: See Where, When New Nordstrom Rack Store Opening In Rockville: See Where, When
New Nordstrom Rack Store Opening In Rockville: See Where, When Nordstrom Rack is growing across the Northeast as the off-price retailer continues its nationwide expansion. The chain has announced opening dates for 25 new stores nationwide on its website. Ten of the opening locations are located in the Northeast. Nordstrom first announced the Northeast locations between November 2025 and July 2026. "We look forward to being a part of the Ramsey community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices," Nordstrom Rack president Gemma Lionello said while announcing a new store in New Jersey. "We're …

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by Chris Spiker
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Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible
Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible People who rented certain apartments across the US may be eligible for money from a nearly $360 million settlement. A federal district court has preliminarily approved 37 settlements totaling $359.925 million in class action litigation involving RealPage's rental pricing software. The lawsuit claims RealPage and several property management companies violated federal and state antitrust laws by conspiring to inflate rents for multifamily housing. The suit also claims renters were overcharged and had fewer housing options available to them. The settlement covers people and business…

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by Chris Spiker
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Important Apple Software Update Arrives Across Devices: What To Know Important Apple Software Update Arrives Across Devices: What To Know
Important Apple Software Update Arrives Across Devices: What To Know Apple’s newest software update may look routine, but the changes beneath the surface reach some of the most sensitive parts of its devices. Apple has just released iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and macOS Tahoe 26.6 with broad security patches, bug fixes, and preparations for its next operating systems. The company’s iOS and iPadOS security notice documents nearly 90 vulnerabilities affecting components including the kernel, WebKit, Wi-Fi, Apple Neural Engine, App Store, Siri, and system permissions. Several flaws could allow an app to access sensitive information, escape its security sandbox, wri…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Baskin-Robbins Wants To Cure Your 'Sunday Scaries' With Charity Fundraiser: Here's How Baskin-Robbins Wants To Cure Your 'Sunday Scaries' With Charity Fundraiser: Here's How
Baskin-Robbins Wants To Cure Your 'Sunday Scaries' With Charity Fundraiser: Here's How If you usually get the "Sunday scaries" before the start of a new week, Baskin-Robbins wants to make the end of your weekend a little sweeter. The ice cream chain is launching a "Sundae Scaries" fundraiser throughout August. Every Sunday, $1 from each sundae sold at participating locations will be donated to the Joy in Childhood Foundation, which supports children and families in local communities. The effort is similar to the annual Iced Coffee Day held by fellow Inspire Brands chain Dunkin', which also raises money for the foundation. "Whether you're easing into a new week, treating…

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by Chris Spiker
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Dunkin's Viral Beverage Buckets Returning With New Upgrade: When To Get One Dunkin's Viral Beverage Buckets Returning With New Upgrade: When To Get One
Dunkin's Viral Beverage Buckets Returning With New Upgrade: When To Get One Dunkin's viral drink buckets are returning for the summer, along with a new solution to a big problem. The 48-ounce Iced Beverage Buckets are returning to participating locations nationwide, Dunkin' announced in a blog post on Wednesday, July 29. The limited-time buckets will be available on Friday, Aug. 7, while supplies last. Customers can buy a bucket for $12.99, filled with their choice of Dunkin' iced coffee or a Refresher. "Whether you're heading to the beach, spending the day by the pool or running weekend errands, our Iced Beverage Buckets make it easy to keep t…

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by Chris Spiker
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15 Injuries Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Stools: What To Know 15 Injuries Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Stools: What To Know
15 Injuries Prompt Huge Recall Of Popular Stools: What To Know A popular kitchen step stool is being recalled after more than a dozen children were injured, officials said. Shenzhen Muqiqu Creative Development issued the recall for about 91,000 Woodure Toddler Kitchen Step Stools, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The stools can collapse or tip over while being used, increasing the risk of serious injury or death. A child's torso can also fit through openings on the front and back sides, creating an entrapment hazard. There have been at least 22 reports of instability or tip-overs, according to the CPSC. Fifteen injurie…

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by Chris Spiker
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Chips Ahoy! Launches First-Ever Mystery Flavor With $25K Prize: How To Win Chips Ahoy! Launches First-Ever Mystery Flavor With $25K Prize: How To Win
Chips Ahoy! Launches First-Ever Mystery Flavor With $25K Prize: How To Win Chips Ahoy! is launching its first-ever mystery flavor and asking fans to figure out what's inside. The cookie brand announced the limited-edition Chips Ahoy Mystery Cookie in a news release on Thursday, July 30. The secret flavor will remain under wraps until Halloween, which falls on Saturday, Oct. 31. The cookies are available in limited quantities through SnackWorks' TikTok Shop storefront before they roll out to stores nationwide on Monday, Aug. 10. "For Gen Z, snacking and gaming aren't just pastimes, but how they connect, recharge and build community," said Mili Laddha, senior direc…

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by Chris Spiker