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No Way In: Maryland's State Park Nobody Could Visit For Nearly 30 Years May Finally Open No Way In: Maryland's State Park Nobody Could Visit For Nearly 30 Years May Finally Open No Way In: Maryland's State Park Nobody Could Visit For Nearly 30 Years May Finally Open
No Way In: Maryland's State Park Nobody Could Visit For Nearly 30 Years May Finally Open Maryland has spent nearly three decades sitting on a state park with one fairly significant problem. Nobody could get into it. That may finally be changing at Wills Mountain State Park, where officials are taking the next steps toward opening more than 800 acres overlooking Cumberland to the public after decades of waiting. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that more than $750,000 is being put toward planning the future of the long-promised park, including a $521,684 federal grant awarded to Frostburg State University. And "long-promised" might be putting it mildly. …

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Maryland Soldier Lost In Pearl Harbor's West Loch Disaster Comes Home 82 Years Later Maryland Soldier Lost In Pearl Harbor's West Loch Disaster Comes Home 82 Years Later Maryland Soldier Lost In Pearl Harbor's West Loch Disaster Comes Home 82 Years Later
Maryland Soldier Lost In Pearl Harbor's West Loch Disaster Comes Home 82 Years Later More than 82 years after he was killed half a world away, a Maryland soldier is finally home. Pfc. Owen M. Norris, a 26-year-old Marriottsville native, returned to his home state on Thursday, Sept. 24, when his flag-draped casket arrived at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport as family members, service members, first responders, and airport workers gathered to welcome him. On Saturday morning, they will finish a journey that began in 1944. Norris will be buried at West Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery in Marriottsville, two months after military officials finally identified remains that …

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Farmhands Race To Save Maryland Farm As Smoke Rises From Towering Hay Stacks Farmhands Race To Save Maryland Farm As Smoke Rises From Towering Hay Stacks Farmhands Race To Save Maryland Farm As Smoke Rises From Towering Hay Stacks
Farmhands Race To Save Maryland Farm As Smoke Rises From Towering Hay Stacks A quick decision may have saved a Maryland farm from a far more expensive disaster. Smoke was spotted among towering stacks of hay at Deere Valley Farm in Dickerson at around 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, prompting the owner and farmhands to call 911 and get to work before firefighters even finished arriving. They started moving the massive bales out. The fire at Deere Valley Farms in Dickerson. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO About 50 Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service firefighters ultimately responded to the farm on Dickerson Road near Mouth of Monocacy Road, where hay was smolderin…

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Maryland Schools Official Doctored Amazon Receipts To Hide $118K Theft: Prosecutors Maryland Schools Official Doctored Amazon Receipts To Hide $118K Theft: Prosecutors Maryland Schools Official Doctored Amazon Receipts To Hide $118K Theft: Prosecutors
Maryland Schools Official Doctored Amazon Receipts To Hide $118K Theft: Prosecutors A six-figure Amazon shopping spree is sending a former Maryland school administrator to prison. Denise R. Shorts, the former chief academic officer and assistant superintendent for Worcester County Public Schools, admitted on Wednesday, Sept. 23 that she used a district credit card to make $118,741.89 in personal purchases while working for the school system. And she wasn't stocking classrooms. According to prosecutors, Shorts used the card to buy clothing, shoes, makeup and beauty supplies, along with pool and exercise equipment for her home. She also bought supplies and technology for a…

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Maryland Father Who ‘Showed Up For The People Around Him’ Dies Suddenly At 38 Maryland Father Who ‘Showed Up For The People Around Him’ Dies Suddenly At 38 Maryland Father Who ‘Showed Up For The People Around Him’ Dies Suddenly At 38
Maryland Father Who ‘Showed Up For The People Around Him’ Dies Suddenly At 38 Johnathan Speed was the kind of person who showed up. For his family. For his friends. And, most importantly, for the two boys who knew him simply as Dad. Now, a Maryland family is mourning the sudden loss of the 38-year-old father of two, who died after suffering a heart attack earlier this month, according to his family. Speed died at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore earlier this month, leaving his loved ones stunned by a loss they never saw coming, his cousin Daryl Graham said. At the center of Speed's life were his sons, Jovanni and Jeremiah. Photos shared by the family capture that part …

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Hilary Duff Adds MD Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds MD Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds MD Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of'
Hilary Duff Adds MD Show To Comeback 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 Up Downtown Shop From Farmers Market To Forever Home: Virginia Chocolatier Opens Up Downtown Shop From Farmers Market To Forever Home: Virginia Chocolatier Opens Up Downtown Shop
From Farmers Market To Forever Home: Virginia Chocolatier Opens Up Downtown Shop 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: 2 MD Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 2 MD Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 2 MD Schools Make Top 100
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 2 MD 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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Accused Penn State Cocaine Ringleader Pushes For Later Trial Date: Court Docs Accused Penn State Cocaine Ringleader Pushes For Later Trial Date: Court Docs Accused Penn State Cocaine Ringleader Pushes For Later Trial Date: Court Docs
Accused Penn State Cocaine Ringleader Pushes For Later Trial Date: Court Docs The accused leader of a cocaine trafficking operation tied to Penn State students and two fraternity houses is pushing to take his case before a Centre County jury in December after being held for court, court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Sept. 22 show. Agostino Abbatiello, 24, of Westbury, previously of Carle Place, New York, was held for further proceedings following a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 2, according to a motion filed by his attorney, Philip M. Masorti. His formal arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30, but Abbatiello intends to waive that a…

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Firefighters Forced To Retreat As Burning Virginia Home Partially Collapses (VIDEO) Firefighters Forced To Retreat As Burning Virginia Home Partially Collapses (VIDEO) Firefighters Forced To Retreat As Burning Virginia Home Partially Collapses (VIDEO)
Firefighters Forced To Retreat As Burning Virginia Home Partially Collapses (Video) The house was already burning on both floors when part of it started coming down. Firefighters battling a raging two-alarm Virginia house fire late Thursday, Sept. 24, were forced to retreat and attack the flames from outside after part of the home collapsed, officials said. Crews were called to Fordson Road and Douglas Street in the Mount Vernon area of Fairfax County at 11:27 p.m. after multiple 911 callers reported heavy fire, black smoke and flames shooting through the roof. When firefighters arrived, they found a two-story home engulfed in heavy fire on both levels. Crews initiall…

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Investigation Details NJ Lt. Gov's Troubling Conduct, Sherrill Calls For Resignation Investigation Details NJ Lt. Gov's Troubling Conduct, Sherrill Calls For Resignation Investigation Details NJ Lt. Gov's Troubling Conduct, Sherrill Calls For Resignation
Investigation Details NJ Lt. Gov's Troubling Conduct, Sherrill Calls For Resignation Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called on her handpicked Lt. Gov Dale Caldwell to resign after a 61-page report detailed his inappropriate behavior with women. Caldwell is accused of making sexual remark to a female staffer, requesting staff help him find a "first lady," and a comment that having two female staffers "one on each arm" made him look good, according to the report, released on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Caldwell improperly brought personal guests to ticketed events and sought a promotion for a state employee with whom he was romantically involved, the report details. The investigation b…

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Young CEO's Company Explodes After Sydney Sweeney Strips Down Young CEO's Company Explodes After Sydney Sweeney Strips Down Young CEO's Company Explodes After Sydney Sweeney Strips Down
Young CEO's Company Explodes After Sydney Sweeney Strips Down A provocative Sydney Sweeney ad took Novig from a lesser-known sports trading platform to a household name almost overnight. Behind it all is 28-year-old Westchester native Jacob Fortinsky, who earlier this month found himself at the helm of a company now at the center of a sports-world firestorm. Confirmed: Sydney Sweeney knows ball. pic.twitter.com/EXQ4PzVZsi — Novig (@Novig) September 9, 2026 Fortinsky is the CEO and co-founder of Novig, the company behind the viral ad featuring the blonde actress naked alongside sports equipment. The commercial dropped Tuesday, Sept. 9, with a…

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140 Kilos Of Cocaine, 10 Kilos Of Fentanyl Seized In Massive Maryland Drug Bust: DOJ 140 Kilos Of Cocaine, 10 Kilos Of Fentanyl Seized In Massive Maryland Drug Bust: DOJ 140 Kilos Of Cocaine, 10 Kilos Of Fentanyl Seized In Massive Maryland Drug Bust: DOJ
140 Kilos Of Cocaine, 10 Kilos Of Fentanyl Seized In Massive Maryland Drug Bust: DOJ The drugs were hiding in plain sight. A massive Maryland trafficking operation moved cocaine into Baltimore inside steel structures hauled on flatbed trailers, then used the same hidden compartments to ship drug money back out, federal prosecutors allege. Six people were indicted in the case announced on Thursday, Sept. 24, including 58-year-old George Robinson, whom investigators came to suspect was a major Baltimore cocaine supplier. And the numbers behind the alleged operation were staggering. Federal investigators ultimately seized more than 140 kilograms of cocaine, roughly 10 kilogr…

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Hidden Valley's New Halloween Ranch Comes With Spooky Twist Hidden Valley's New Halloween Ranch Comes With Spooky Twist Hidden Valley's New Halloween Ranch Comes With Spooky Twist
Hidden Valley's New Halloween Ranch Comes With Spooky Twist Hidden Valley is getting into the Halloween spirit with a spooky twist on its classic ranch dressing. The company announced its new limited-edition Spooky Ranch on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Halloween-themed dressing keeps Hidden Valley's usual zesty and tangy blend of buttermilk, herbs, and spices but comes in an all-black color. The limited-edition dressing is available exclusively at Walmart while supplies last. A bottle costs about $4, USA Today reported. View this post on Instagram The black color comes from fruit juice and cocoa powde…

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Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including DMV Locations: Reports Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including DMV Locations: Reports Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including DMV Locations: Reports
Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including DMV Locations: Reports Chili's is preparing for a major expansion after years of surging sales, according to reports. The casual dining chain plans to open about 20 to 30 new restaurants per year through fiscal 2029, Restaurant Dive reported. Parent company Brinker International is targeting annual restaurant growth of 2% to 3% after Chili's same-store sales jumped 71% over the past five years. The company has identified as many as 300 potential sites across the US, chief financial officer Mika Ware said during Brinker's 2026 Investor Day. Chili's had more than 1,200 restaurants nationwide as of late July, a…

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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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MD Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know MD Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know MD Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know
MD Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know A looming financial deadline could turn a familiar monthly deposit into a much smaller lifeline for millions of older Americans. Connecticut retirees would face the nation’s largest average monthly reduction under one projection of Social Security insolvency, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The group’s analysis estimates a $556 monthly cut for Connecticut beneficiaries if the retirement program were forced to reduce benefits by 24 percent in late 2032, when the program's retirement trust fund is projected to exhaust its reserves. New Jersey ranked second, with …

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Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect
Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect That package sitting in your tracking app might take a little longer to reach your doorstep as a powerful nor'easter impacts the East Coast. The US Postal Service is already warning that the storm may delay the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages across Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. And USPS isn't the only delivery service keeping an eye on the weather. Amazon, UPS, and FedEx all have procedures for severe weather that can result in packages being delayed, routes being changed, or deliveries being…

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Hidden Valley's New Halloween Ranch Comes With Spooky Twist Hidden Valley's New Halloween Ranch Comes With Spooky Twist Hidden Valley's New Halloween Ranch Comes With Spooky Twist
Hidden Valley's New Halloween Ranch Comes With Spooky Twist Hidden Valley is getting into the Halloween spirit with a spooky twist on its classic ranch dressing. The company announced its new limited-edition Spooky Ranch on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Halloween-themed dressing keeps Hidden Valley's usual zesty and tangy blend of buttermilk, herbs, and spices but comes in an all-black color. The limited-edition dressing is available exclusively at Walmart while supplies last. A bottle costs about $4, USA Today reported. View this post on Instagram The black color comes from fruit juice and cocoa powde…

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Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including DMV Locations: Reports Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including DMV Locations: Reports Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including DMV Locations: Reports
Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including DMV Locations: Reports Chili's is preparing for a major expansion after years of surging sales, according to reports. The casual dining chain plans to open about 20 to 30 new restaurants per year through fiscal 2029, Restaurant Dive reported. Parent company Brinker International is targeting annual restaurant growth of 2% to 3% after Chili's same-store sales jumped 71% over the past five years. The company has identified as many as 300 potential sites across the US, chief financial officer Mika Ware said during Brinker's 2026 Investor Day. Chili's had more than 1,200 restaurants nationwide as of late July, a…

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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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MD Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know MD Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know MD Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know
MD Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know A looming financial deadline could turn a familiar monthly deposit into a much smaller lifeline for millions of older Americans. Connecticut retirees would face the nation’s largest average monthly reduction under one projection of Social Security insolvency, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The group’s analysis estimates a $556 monthly cut for Connecticut beneficiaries if the retirement program were forced to reduce benefits by 24 percent in late 2032, when the program's retirement trust fund is projected to exhaust its reserves. New Jersey ranked second, with …

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Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect
Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect That package sitting in your tracking app might take a little longer to reach your doorstep as a powerful nor'easter impacts the East Coast. The US Postal Service is already warning that the storm may delay the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages across Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. And USPS isn't the only delivery service keeping an eye on the weather. Amazon, UPS, and FedEx all have procedures for severe weather that can result in packages being delayed, routes being changed, or deliveries being…

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Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss
Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss Two grieving families have allowed Ole Miss to identify the students at the center of an ongoing death investigation. The University of Mississippi has Friday, Sept. 25, that Aidan Hamilton, 18, a freshman from Englewood, Colorado, and Robert Strang, 20, a junior from Atlanta, as the students who died Monday, Sept. 21. Hamilton was found unresponsive on campus and later died after CPR attempts, while Strang died off campus, according to The Daily Mississippian, the university’s student newspaper. Original report - Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answer…

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Stunning Scenario: Canada Prepped For Possible US Invasion, Prime Minister Says Stunning Scenario: Canada Prepped For Possible US Invasion, Prime Minister Says Stunning Scenario: Canada Prepped For Possible US Invasion, Prime Minister Says
Stunning Scenario: Canada Prepped For Possible US Invasion, Prime Minister Says Canada’s leader says his government has considered a scenario few neighbors would want on their planning list. In an interview this week with The New York Times, Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada has prepared for the remote possibility of a US military invasion, describing it as an “extreme tail risk.” He framed the exercise as contingency planning, not an outcome his government expects. “That’s just risk management,” Carney told The Times. “That’s not a base case, but it would be irresponsible not to” prepare. The comments followed President Donald Trump’s repeated re…

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Alina Habba Set To Marry Turkish Billionaire Turhan Mildon: Reports Alina Habba Set To Marry Turkish Billionaire Turhan Mildon: Reports Alina Habba Set To Marry Turkish Billionaire Turhan Mildon: Reports
Alina Habba Set To Marry Turkish Billionaire Turhan Mildon: Reports Alina Habba, Former Acting U.S. Attorney and former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, is set to marry Turkish billionaire Turhan Mildon, this weekend, The Correspondent reports. Mildon, 29, will be the third husband of Habba, 42, a Summit, NJ native. Habba has two children with her first husband, Matthew Eyet. The two divorced in 2019.  Habba went on to remarry Gregg Reuben and the two settled in Bernardsville, NJ. Habba and Reuben divorced in February, and has since reportedly moved to Palm Beach, FL, near Trump's Mar-a-Lago club. The Daily Beast also rep…

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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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Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In MD, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In MD, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In MD, New Research Reveals
Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In MD, 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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