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CVS Launching Pharmacy-Only Stores Amid Industry Changes: What To Know CVS Launching Pharmacy-Only Stores Amid Industry Changes: What To Know
CVS Launching Pharmacy-Only Stores Amid Industry Changes: What To Know CVS is opening smaller, pharmacy-only stores nationwide as it tries to change how people access medications and in-person care. The Rhode Island-based company is planning to open nearly 20 of the new locations in 2026, according to a news release on Monday, March 30. The announcement also included the unveiling of a pharmacy-only store in Chicago. The roughly 3,000-square-foot locations are designed to focus entirely on medical care through full prescription services, immunizations, and pharmacist support. Unlike most CVS stores, pharmacy-only locations won't have s…
Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC
Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC Jimmy Kimmel is reportedly ready to cut ties with ABC for good as tensions over his on-air remarks and the network’s response escalate into a full-blown late‑night crisis. ABC pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from its schedule indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17, after major affiliate owner Nexstar said it would preempt the show “for the foreseeable future” over Kimmel’s comments about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.  The flap stems from Kimmel’s Monday, Sept. 15, monologue, when he said, “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang trying to characterize t…
Just Eight Nights In Two Cities: Ariana Grande’s Only Northeast Shows In 2026 Just Eight Nights In Two Cities: Ariana Grande’s Only Northeast Shows In 2026
Just Eight Nights In Two Cities: Ariana Grande’s Only Northeast Shows In 2026 Eight nights. Two cities. One Ariana Grande. Brooklyn and Boston are the only places to catch the Eternal Sunshine Tour in the Northeast, and tickets are flying like whistle notes. If you want to hear “No Tears Left to Cry” or “Into You” live, now’s the time to lock in your seats before they’re gone. Here’s when you can catch Ariana Grande lighting up the stage: July 12, 2026 – Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY July 13, 2026 – Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY July 16, 2026 – Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY July 18, 2026 – Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY July 19, 2026 – Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY J…
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Show Pulled Indefinitely By ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments In Monologue 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Show Pulled Indefinitely By ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments In Monologue
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Show Pulled Indefinitely By ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments In Monologue ABC has taken “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off its schedule indefinitely after Nexstar Media Group said it would preempt the show across its ABC-affiliated stations in response to the host’s remarks about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Click here for a new, updated story: Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC Nexstar said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that its owned and partner ABC stations “will preempt ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ for the foreseeable future, beginning with tonight’s show,” adding that it “strongly objects” to Kimmel’s recent comments and will …
Holocaust Survivor Bludgeoned To Death At NYC Nursing Home By Dementia Patient, Police Say Holocaust Survivor Bludgeoned To Death At NYC Nursing Home By Dementia Patient, Police Say
Holocaust Survivor Bludgeoned To Death At NYC Nursing Home By Dementia Patient, Police Say A 95-year-old woman has been charged with murder after allegedly beating a fellow resident and Holocaust survivor to death inside a Brooklyn nursing home. Galina Smirnova, 95, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 16, and charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the death of 89-year-old Nina Kravtsov, an NYPD spokesperson told Daily Voice. Both women lived at the Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Coney Island. Officers responded to the West 29th Street facility around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, following reports that Kravtsov had been foun…
MD Businesses Ranked Among Nation's Fastest-Growing Companies: See Full List MD Businesses Ranked Among Nation's Fastest-Growing Companies: See Full List
MD Businesses Ranked Among Nation's Fastest-Growing Companies: See Full List From healthcare innovators to artificial intelligence startups, more than two dozen Northeast companies were honored among the 100 fastest-growing private companies in the US. Twenty-nine Northeast companies were named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list. The ranking determines the country's fastest-growing privately held companies based on revenue growth from 2021 to 2024.  Companies on the 2025 list generated $300 billion in 2024, according to the business magazine. To qualify for the list, the private companies must be for-profit, US-based, and independent, with at least …
Here's Every MD Pizzeria Headed To Dave Portnoy's 'One Bite' Pizza Fest This Weekend Here's Every MD Pizzeria Headed To Dave Portnoy's 'One Bite' Pizza Fest This Weekend
Here's Every MD Pizzeria Headed To Dave Portnoy's 'One Bite' Pizza Fest This Weekend Just One Bite? This weekend, it's all you can eat. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is turning New York City into the pizza capital of the world this Saturday, Sept. 13, when his One Bite Pizza Festival takes over Randall’s Island Park. With more than 40 of Portnoy’s highest-rated pizzerias dishing out slices from noon until night, expect New York–style, Neapolitan, Sicilian, tomato pies, grandma slices, and bar pies, all in one place. Here’s the full lineup of pizza royalty coming to NYC, organized by state: NEW YORK Di Fara Pizza – Brooklyn (9.4) John’s of Bleecker St. – Manhattan…
Suspects Hundreds Of Miles From Home Linked To Violent Armed CVS Robbery In Maryland: Police Suspects Hundreds Of Miles From Home Linked To Violent Armed CVS Robbery In Maryland: Police
Suspects Hundreds Of Miles From Home Linked To Violent Armed CVS Robbery In Maryland: Police Two out-of-state men are accused of driving hundreds of miles from their hometowns to Maryland, where they held up a CVS location during a violent robbery, police say. Shakir Dequan Jude, 31, of Cary, North Carolina, and Justin Thomas Whitaker, 32, of Brooklyn, are both facing charges in connection with a May armed robbery in Potomac, the Montgomery County Department of Police announced on Wednesday, Sept. 3.  At around 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, May 25, the masked duo entered the CVS in the 7900 block of Tuckerman Lane wearing gloves and armed with handguns.  Police said they forced t…
Mark Knoller, Longtime CBS News White House Reporter, Dies In DC Mark Knoller, Longtime CBS News White House Reporter, Dies In DC
Mark Knoller, Longtime CBS News White House Reporter, Dies In DC Mark Knoller, the longtime CBS News correspondent and a mainstay of the White House press corps, has died. The 73-year-old Knoller's death came in  Washington, DC, on Saturday, Aug. 30, after a period of declining health. CBS News confirmed his death and noted that he had been battling diabetes for years. A New York City native, he was born in Brooklyn in 1952, and graduated from New York University before launching a journalism career that spanned five decades. He began at the Associated Press in 1975, then joined CBS News in 1988, where he became a fixture in presidential coverage. …
Claire's Closing Seven MD Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's Closing Seven MD Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones
Claire's Closing Seven MD Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's has revealed nearly 300 of its stores that will be closing as the popular mall brand navigates bankruptcy. The well-known children's jewelry and ear-piercing retailer released a list of the 291 locations that are shuttering in a bankruptcy court filing on Monday, Aug. 25. That includes 71 Claire's and Icing stores across the Northeast. The closures add to the financial pressure facing the mall chain, which filed for bankruptcy earlier in August. Claire's is working to restructure nearly $500 million in debt by December 2026, Bloomberg reported. Columbia, Maryland-based Ames W…
NY Man Racked Up 67 Charges In Multi-Stop Wawa Fraud Scheme In DMV, Sheriff Says NY Man Racked Up 67 Charges In Multi-Stop Wawa Fraud Scheme In DMV, Sheriff Says
NY Man Racked Up 67 Charges In Multi-Stop Wawa Fraud Scheme In DMV, Sheriff Says A New York man racked up more than 60 charges after deputies busted him in a multi-stop fraud scheme at Wawa convenience stores in Virginia, authorities said. On Sunday, Aug. 24, at 9:14 p.m., deputies received a report from a California victim whose credit card was being used without permission at the Wawa at 105 Garrisonville Road, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said surveillance cameras showed the suspect making 11 unauthorized transactions and leaving in a black Nissan. Deputies began canvassing other Wawa stores and learned the same suspect had made a…
DC’s 2Amys Named One Of The 25 Best Pizza Places In America DC’s 2Amys Named One Of The 25 Best Pizza Places In America
DC’s 2Amys Named One Of The 25 Best Pizza Places In America The Infatuation has released its list of the 25 best pizza places in America, and the East Coast made a strong showing — from a Jersey City wood-fired favorite to a New Haven icon that’s been serving pies for nearly a century. The 2025 ranking, published Thursday, Aug. 21, spans coast to coast, featuring classics like Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, CT, and newcomers like Miami Slice in Florida.  Pizzerias were judged on crust quality, sauce balance, topping freshness, and overall consistency, with styles ranging from New York slices to Detroit-style pan pies and New Haven…
99-Cent No More? AriZona Iced Tea Could Finally Cave To Trump Tariffs 99-Cent No More? AriZona Iced Tea Could Finally Cave To Trump Tariffs
99-Cent No More? AriZona Iced Tea Could Finally Cave To Trump Tariffs For the first time in more than 30 years, AriZona iced tea’s sacred 99-cent price tag may be on the chopping block. The company’s Brooklyn-born founder Don Vultaggio told The New York Times that President Donald Trump’s 50% steel and aluminum tariffs, enacted in June, are hitting the brand where it hurts: the can.  AriZona’s headquarters sit on Long Island in Woodbury, with a massive production plant, AriZonaLand, in Keasbey, NJ, churning out the iconic tallboys that have stayed the same price since 1997. AriZona burns through more than 100 million pounds of aluminum every year, 20% o…
25 Northeast High Schools Among Top 100 Nationally In New List: How MD Ranks 25 Northeast High Schools Among Top 100 Nationally In New List: How MD Ranks
25 Northeast High Schools Among Top 100 Nationally In New List: How MD Ranks More than two dozen high schools across the Northeast have been recognized among the top 100 in the US, according to a new ranking. The U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best High School Rankings on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The 2025 list evaluated more than 24,000 public high schools nationwide based on test scores, college-level coursework, and graduation rates. The report highlights schools where students outperformed expectations in math, reading, and science, passed college-level exams, and graduated on time. U.S. News said its goal is to recognize high achievers while…
Breast Milk Ice Cream Praised By NBA Star From MD: 'It's Actually Very Fire' (POLL) Breast Milk Ice Cream Praised By NBA Star From MD: 'It's Actually Very Fire' (POLL)
Breast Milk Ice Cream Praised By NBA Star From MD: 'It's Actually Very Fire' (Poll) A New York Knicks star is savoring a flavor that he once got roasted online for enjoying: breast milk. Knicks guard Josh Hart teamed up with Frida to promote its breast milk ice cream. The baby-products brand announced the controversial flavor in late March and began selling pints in August. Hart, a 2016 national champion at Villanova, became the butt of many "NBA Twitter" jokes when he floated a very polarizing question. "Have yall ever tasted yall significant others breast milk?" he tweeted. "Asking for a friend." Hart's tweet was in late May 2023. A few weeks earlier, his wife Shannon …
$2K Tequila Purchase Gets Brooklyn Trio Busted With Stolen Credit Cards In DMV: Sheriff $2K Tequila Purchase Gets Brooklyn Trio Busted With Stolen Credit Cards In DMV: Sheriff
$2K Tequila Purchase Gets Brooklyn Trio Busted With Stolen Credit Cards In DMV: Sheriff A shopping spree for tequila in Stafford County ended with more than 60 warrants for three men from Brooklyn, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies said the crew sparked suspicion after allegedly dropping nearly $2,000 on tequila at the ABC store on Publix Way around 6 p.m. on Saturdayi, Aug. 2, before driving off in what staff described as a “white school bus minivan.” When deputies ran the plate, it came back to a yellow Ford — not the one they were driving. A deputy found the minivan nearby on Courthouse Road and pulled it over, authorities said. The driver’s license was suspended…
Anne Burrell’s Cause Of Death Revealed Weeks After Food Network Star Was Laid To Rest Anne Burrell’s Cause Of Death Revealed Weeks After Food Network Star Was Laid To Rest
Anne Burrell’s Cause Of Death Revealed Weeks After Food Network Star Was Laid To Rest The mystery surrounding celebrity chef Anne Burrell’s unexpected death has taken a devastating turn. Burrell died by suicide, the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to Daily Voice on Thursday, July 24. Burrell, 55, was found unresponsive in the shower of her Brooklyn apartment on the morning of Tuesday, June 17. Police responded to a 911 call around 7:50 a.m. for a possible cardiac arrest and found her surrounded by approximately 100 assorted pills, according to an internal NYPD report cited by The New York Times. The Medical Examiner’s Office determined Burrell died from “a…
Luigi Mangione's Attorney Says DA Used Fake Subpoena To Get His Medical Records Luigi Mangione's Attorney Says DA Used Fake Subpoena To Get His Medical Records
Luigi Mangione's Attorney Says DA Used Fake Subpoena To Get His Medical Records In a dramatic escalation of the high-profile murder case, the defense for Luigi Mangione is accusing Manhattan prosecutors of using a fraudulent subpoena with a fake court date to secretly obtain the 27-year-old’s confidential medical records. Mangione’s attorney calls this a “blatant abuse of process” and a violation of federal privacy laws. Mangione, a Maryland native, is awaiting trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.  Prosecutors allege Mangione fatally shot Thompson outside a midtow…
Who Is Pete DeJoy: Co-Founder Taking Over AI Firm Following Coldplay Kiss Cam Cuddle Fallout Who Is Pete DeJoy: Co-Founder Taking Over AI Firm Following Coldplay Kiss Cam Cuddle Fallout
Who Is Pete DeJoy: Co-Founder Taking Over AI Firm Following Coldplay Kiss Cam Cuddle Fallout Astronomer has appointed Pete DeJoy, the company’s cofounder, as interim CEO after the AI firm’s former leader was caught in an affair exposed by a "Kiss Cam" at a Coldplay concert, according to multiple media reports. The AI company has been in damage control since former CEO Andy Byron was spotted cuddling with the company's human resources officer, Kristin Cabot, on Wednesday, July 16, on the Jumbotron of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Both are married — but not to each other. The company announced on X that DeJoy would step in as interim CEO on Friday after Byron said h…
Sean Combs Found Guilty On 2 Of 5 Counts In Sex Trafficking Trial Sean Combs Found Guilty On 2 Of 5 Counts In Sex Trafficking Trial
Sean Combs Found Guilty On 2 Of 5 Counts In Sex Trafficking Trial Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found guilty on two of the five charges the embattled worldwide superstar faced following a federal trial in New York. The 55-year-old music mogul was found guilty of sex trafficking and transportation for the purpose of prostitution but not guilty of the more serious charges against him.  The jury announced its decision on Wednesday morning, July 2. Here is a rundown of the charges and each verdict: Count 1: Racketeering conspiracy: Not guilty (maximum sentence: life) Count 2: Sex trafficking through force, fraud, or coercion (Victim 1): Not guilty Count…
Jury Reaches Verdict On 4 Of 5 Counts In Sean Combs Trial Jury Reaches Verdict On 4 Of 5 Counts In Sean Combs Trial
Jury Reaches Verdict On 4 Of 5 Counts In Sean Combs Trial They reached four verdicts, but left the biggest one hanging. Click here for a new, updated story - Sean Combs Found Guilty On 2 Of 5 Counts In NY Sex Trafficking Trial Jurors in the federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs told the court in New York they have reached decisions on four of the five charges facing the embattled music mogul, who remains detained in Brooklyn on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The holdout count is Count 1: racketeering conspiracy, the most serious of the charges and the one that could carry a life sentence if Combs is convicted. Combs, age 55, has …
CT Rep's Son Arrested In Underage Girl's Disappearance, Dad 'Disappointed' CT Rep's Son Arrested In Underage Girl's Disappearance, Dad 'Disappointed'
CT Rep's Son Arrested In Underage Girl's Disappearance, Dad 'Disappointed' A Connecticut lawmaker’s son is facing charges after police say he drove off with a 15-year-old girl and ducked officers for three days. Christopher M. Aniskovich, 22, of Clinton — who appears to have welcomed a baby girl in February — is accused of picking the teen up outside her home Saturday night, June 21, said police in West Haven, where the girl was from. Christopher Aniskovitch Christopher Aniskovitch Her mother called the police right away, sparking a search that stretched across state lines, according to WSFB.  An email to West Haven police for more informati…
Anne Burrell Was Surrounded By Pills, Report Says; Official Cause Of Death Still Pending Anne Burrell Was Surrounded By Pills, Report Says; Official Cause Of Death Still Pending
Anne Burrell Was Surrounded By Pills, Report Says; Official Cause Of Death Still Pending The death of celebrity chef Anne Burrell is being investigated as a possible drug overdose, according to internal documents reviewed by The New York Times. Burrell, 55, was found unresponsive in the shower of her Brooklyn apartment on the morning of Tuesday, June 17, as Daily Voice reported. Emergency responders arrived after a 911 call reporting a possible cardiac arrest and pronounced her dead at the scene. The NYPD confirmed officers responded to her home around 7:50 a.m., where she was discovered “unconscious and unresponsive.” The internal police document stated that Burrell was found …
WNBA Rookies Outearning NBA Prospects On Social Media, Study Finds: Here's Why WNBA Rookies Outearning NBA Prospects On Social Media, Study Finds: Here's Why
WNBA Rookies Outearning NBA Prospects On Social Media, Study Finds: Here's Why Women's basketball rookies may be making less money on the court, but they're beating their male counterparts online. Doc's Sports Service, a sports betting news outlet, ranked the top 50 NBA and WNBA draft prospects in 2025 by their estimated online income. The results show that many WNBA players are supplementing their dramatically lower base salaries with endorsements and other advertising deals. Former UConn star Paige Bueckers, drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings, could bring in more than $1 million per year from her Instagram and TikTok accounts. That's four times more…
Popular Jewish Camp Director Sexually Abused Minor For Years, Bombshell Lawsuit Alleges Popular Jewish Camp Director Sexually Abused Minor For Years, Bombshell Lawsuit Alleges
Popular Jewish Camp Director Sexually Abused Minor For Years, Bombshell Lawsuit Alleges A well-known Jewish summer camp for boys in Pennsylvania and several members of its leadership are being sued by a former attendee who alleges he was sexually abused by a senior staff member for years at the camp. The civil complaint, filed in Pennsylvania state court Monday, June 16, names Camp Dora Golding in East Stroudsburg, its executive director Alexander Gold, and former assistant director Binyamin Daiches. The plaintiff, identified anonymously as “John Doe,” is represented by attorneys from Stark & Stark, P.C. According to the suit, the alleged abuse occurred over multiple summe…
Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dies At 55: 'A Remarkable Person And Culinary Talent' Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dies At 55: 'A Remarkable Person And Culinary Talent'
Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dies At 55: 'A Remarkable Person And Culinary Talent' The culinary world is reeling from the sudden loss of celebrity chef Anne Burrell, the fiery Food Network favorite known for her bold flavors, big hair, and even bigger personality. Burrell, a New York native from Madison County, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, June 17, at the age of 55, according to a statement from the Food Network. Medics found her unresponsive in her Brooklyn home Tuesday morning and pronounced her dead at the scene, TMZ reports. The New York City Medical Examiner’s office will determine an official cause of death. Best known to millions as the animated, no-nonsens…
'Pretty Boy' Cellmate Goes Viral After Spilling On Life Behind Bars With Luigi Mangione 'Pretty Boy' Cellmate Goes Viral After Spilling On Life Behind Bars With Luigi Mangione
'Pretty Boy' Cellmate Goes Viral After Spilling On Life Behind Bars With Luigi Mangione He might be facing the death penalty — but accused killer Luigi Mangione is apparently thriving behind bars, according to a fellow inmate who’s now going viral… for his looks. Michael Daddea, who shared a cell with Mangione at Brooklyn’s MDC, dished on their jailhouse interactions in a since-deleted video posted to X, which was later salvaged by TikTok account @luigiprosper. The Tampa native was locked up on ghost gun charges and spent two nights in MDC’s 4G unit before bonding out for $250,000, according to the NY Post. Before his placement, Daddea said he joked with jail staff, asking to …
Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List
Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List Rite Aid will shut down more than 100 additional stores nationwide as the struggling pharmacy chain moves deeper into bankruptcy. The closings were disclosed in a recent bankruptcy court filing, less than a month after Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 on Monday, May 5. The Philadelphia-based chain is working to sell off its pharmacies, inventory, and other assets to several potential buyers. Rite Aid said it has secured $1.94 billion in new financing to keep locations open during the bankruptcy process. Pharmacy services and immunizations will continue in-store and online. The lates…
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifts Into Northeast Triggering Air Quality Alerts Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifts Into Northeast Triggering Air Quality Alerts
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifts Into Northeast Triggering Air Quality Alerts With summer-like heat moving in, health officials have issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for much of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and the Philadelphia metro area on Wednesday, June 4 (scroll down to check your town's air quality index). The alerts, in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., warn that ground-level ozone pollution could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, and those with heart or lung disease, authorities in each state said. Click here to see today's air quality forecast. In New Jersey, the Department of Environmental Protection iss…
10-Month Manhunt Ends In Brooklyn For Teen Accused Of Maryland Mall Murder: Police 10-Month Manhunt Ends In Brooklyn For Teen Accused Of Maryland Mall Murder: Police
10-Month Manhunt Ends In Brooklyn For Teen Accused Of Maryland Mall Murder: Police The 10-month manhunt for a Maryland teen accused of gunning down a high school student at a shopping mall has come to an end — in Brooklyn. William “Junior” Marshall III, 18, was arrested without incident early Thursday morning, May 29, at a New York residence, according to police in Howard County, who worked with the US Marshals, and NYPD to track him down after a tip surfaced on social media. William Thomas Marshall III Howard County Police Marshall is wanted for the July 2024 murder of 17-year-old Angelo Little, who was shot and killed inside the Mall in Columbia — one of the…
Walgreens Announces Dozens Of Upcoming Store Closures, Including MD Location Walgreens Announces Dozens Of Upcoming Store Closures, Including MD Location
Walgreens Announces Dozens Of Upcoming Store Closures, Including MD Location Walgreens announced this past fall that it will close about 1,200 stores over three years amid a decline in prescription drug payments and a rise in online competition. About 500 of those closures will be in 2025. Now, the locations of some of the specific stores slated to go out of business are emerging and being posted at walgreens.com. Connecticut East Hartford, 922 Silver Lane: Permanently closing on Tuesday, May 20. East Haven, 157 Main Street: Permanently closing on Thursday, May 22. New Britain, 1350 Stanley Street: Permanently closing on Monday, May 19. New Milford, 173 Danbury R…