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Got Old Lego? New Dedicated Virginia Brick Shop Will Buy It, Then Sell You More That tub of LEGO collecting dust in a Virginia basement might have another build left in it. Bricks & Minifigs has opened at 210-B Fort Evans Road in Leesburg, giving Loudoun County its first store dedicated to LEGO sets and collectibles and a new home for everything from forgotten bricks to hard-to-find treasures. And yes, they'll take some of that old LEGO off your hands. The locally owned shop buys, sells and trades new and pre-owned sets, minifigures and bulk bricks, allowing customers to bring in collections for an evaluation and written offer before choosing cash or store credit.…

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Accused Killer Was Shot In Same Maryland Gunfire That Killed 12-Year-Old Girl: Policel Accused Killer Was Shot In Same Maryland Gunfire That Killed 12-Year-Old Girl: Policel Accused Killer Was Shot In Same Maryland Gunfire That Killed 12-Year-Old Girl: Policel
Accused Killer Was Shot In Same Maryland Gunfire That Killed 12-Year-Old Girl: Policel The 23-year-old Baltimore man now charged with murdering 12-year-old Khloe Ishway was also wounded during the Maryland shooting that killed her and left several others injured, authorities confirmed after his arrest. Tyree Reynolds was taken into custody without incident on Tuesday, Oct. 6, three days after the shooting on North Franklintown Road and charged with first-degree murder, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Khloe was killed shortly after 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, when shots rang out in Northwest Baltimore. A 25-year-old woman was wounded at the scene, while Khl…

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Loaded 9mm Found As Deputies Stop 5 Fleeing Maryland Home Invasion: Sheriff Loaded 9mm Found As Deputies Stop 5 Fleeing Maryland Home Invasion: Sheriff Loaded 9mm Found As Deputies Stop 5 Fleeing Maryland Home Invasion: Sheriff
Loaded 9mm Found As Deputies Stop 5 Fleeing Maryland Home Invasion: Sheriff They were already on their way out when deputies rolled in. A white GMC Yukon was spotted pulling away from a Maryland home early on Tuesday, just as sheriff's deputies arrived to investigate reports of an assault and shots fired. That proved to be a problem for everyone inside. The SUV was stopped near the Mount Airy home shortly after 12:20 a.m. on Oct. 6, and deputies found five people inside, along with a loaded 9mm handgun on the rear passenger-side floorboard, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. Loose rounds matching the weapon were also recovered from the pocket of …

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Family Pleads For Help As Massive Search For Missing UMD Student Dilan Ashar Comes Up Empty Family Pleads For Help As Massive Search For Missing UMD Student Dilan Ashar Comes Up Empty Family Pleads For Help As Massive Search For Missing UMD Student Dilan Ashar Comes Up Empty
Family Pleads For Help As Massive Search For Missing UMD Student Dilan Ashar Comes Up Empty A Maryland family just wants their son home. The search for 22-year-old University of Maryland student Dilan Shaan Ashar intensified on Saturday, Oct. 3, after campus police released new surveillance images that dramatically changed the timeline of his disappearance. Ashar was last seen on camera at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Terrapin Trail Garage on the UMD campus in College Park, according to the University of Maryland Police Department. Dilan Shaan Ashar. University of Maryland Police Police have classified Ashar as a critical missing student and are askin…

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Crews Dig Through Basement Wall To Save Worker Buried For 3 Hours In Maryland (Updated) For more than three hours, a construction worker was buried in Maryland with rescuers digging toward him from two directions. The race to free him finally ended around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, when crews pulled the worker from a collapsed trench outside a home on Falls Bridge Lane in Potomac. Getting him out took more than 65 rescuers, a vacuum truck, buckets and shovels, a hole punched through a basement wall, and a painstaking operation designed to make sure the ground did not come crashing down again. The technical rescue in Montgomery County. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO The worker h…

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Trump's Baltimore County Visit Could Snarl Tuesday Commute For Maryland Riders, MTA Warns Trump's Baltimore County Visit Could Snarl Tuesday Commute For Maryland Riders, MTA Warns Trump's Baltimore County Visit Could Snarl Tuesday Commute For Maryland Riders, MTA Warns
Trump's Baltimore County Visit Could Snarl Tuesday Commute For Maryland Riders, MTA Warns Maryland commuters could face delays and detours on Tuesday as President Donald Trump heads to Baltimore County. The Maryland Transit Administration issued a service advisory on Monday, Oct. 5, warning riders on Commuter Bus Route 411T to prepare for increased security and traffic around Tradepoint Atlantic during Trump's visit. Customers could see delays and possible route diversions throughout Tuesday, Oct. 6, according to the agency. The 411T connects Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point with Essex, Golden Ring and White Marsh. MTA encouraged riders to allow extra travel time and chec…

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Michelin-Recognized DC Restaurant Damaged By Fire Gets Helping Hand From Neighborhood Michelin-Recognized DC Restaurant Damaged By Fire Gets Helping Hand From Neighborhood Michelin-Recognized DC Restaurant Damaged By Fire Gets Helping Hand From Neighborhood
Michelin-Recognized DC Restaurant Damaged By Fire Gets Helping Hand From Neighborhood The flames are out, but one of DC's most popular neighborhood restaurants is getting some help from the community while its doors remain closed. More than $2,500 has been raised for employees of The Royal in LeDroit Park after an accidental fire broke out above the Michelin-recognized restaurant on Wednesday, Sept. 30, forcing it to temporarily shut down. DC Fire and EMS crews were called to the 500 block of Florida Avenue NW at around 10 p.m. that night, where they arrived to find fire showing from the roof of the two-story mixed-use building. The fire at The Royal. Twitter/@d…

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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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Rabid Kitten Found Near Maryland Park Prompts Warning For Residents, Pet Owners Rabid Kitten Found Near Maryland Park Prompts Warning For Residents, Pet Owners Rabid Kitten Found Near Maryland Park Prompts Warning For Residents, Pet Owners
Rabid Kitten Found Near Maryland Park Prompts Warning For Residents, Pet Owners A tiny stray kitten is behind a big health warning in Maryland. A 6- to 7-week-old kitten found near Loys Station Park in Rocky Ridge tested positive for rabies on Friday, Oct. 2, prompting Frederick County health officials to search for anyone who may have come into contact with it. The black-and-white tuxedo kitten, which had a white mark on its head, was collected by Frederick County Animal Control on Thursday, Oct. 1. It had been showing aggressive behavior, a common symptom of rabies in cats, health officials said. Now, officials want to hear from anyone who may have had contact with…

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Maryland's Bridges, Tunnels, BWI Have A New Top Cop: Meet Col. Nicholas Augustine Maryland's Bridges, Tunnels, BWI Have A New Top Cop: Meet Col. Nicholas Augustine Maryland's Bridges, Tunnels, BWI Have A New Top Cop: Meet Col. Nicholas Augustine
Maryland's Bridges, Tunnels, BWI Have A New Top Cop: Meet Col. Nicholas Augustine A longtime Maryland law enforcement veteran has officially started a new chapter at the top. Col. Nicholas Augustine was formally sworn in as chief of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police during a small ceremony at the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County on Friday morning, Oct. 2, the agency announced. The ceremony came after Augustine wrapped up a 24-year career with the Montgomery County Department of Police, where he rose through the ranks to assistant chief before leaving the department this week. Augustine began his law enforcement career with the Maryland-National Capital P…

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'Justice For Khloe': Suspect Captured Hours After Maryland March For Murdered 12-Year-Old The signs demanded justice for Khloe. Less than 24 hours after family, friends and neighbors filled a Maryland street calling for answers in the murder of 12-year-old Khloe Ishway, detectives made an arrest. Baltimore Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6 that 23-year-old Tyree Reynolds had been taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting that killed Khloe and wounded four others on Friday, Oct. 3. Hours after Baltimore walked for 12-year-old Khloe Ishway, police arrested a suspect in her murder. Baltimore Police Department via Facebook The arrest came hours after member…

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93-Year-Old Man Dies Days After Crash Injuries Were Downgraded: Police 93-Year-Old Man Dies Days After Crash Injuries Were Downgraded: Police 93-Year-Old Man Dies Days After Crash Injuries Were Downgraded: Police
93-Year-Old Man Dies Days After Crash Injuries Were Downgraded: Police A 93-year-old Virginia man has died days after being hospitalized with what were initially believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. Springfield resident Gerald Brook has been identified by investigators with the Fairfax County Police Department as the victim in a two-vehicle crash over the weekend in Burke. Investigators say that shortly before 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, Brook was a passenger in a 2010 Nissan Altima heading north on Fairfax County Parkway approaching Burke Lake Road when the Nissan was struck by a 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Brook was initially taken to an area hospital wi…

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Man In Maryland Jail Orchestrated Bloody Babysitting Kidnapping Plot, Feds Say Man In Maryland Jail Orchestrated Bloody Babysitting Kidnapping Plot, Feds Say Man In Maryland Jail Orchestrated Bloody Babysitting Kidnapping Plot, Feds Say
Man In Maryland Jail Orchestrated Bloody Babysitting Kidnapping Plot, Feds Say The babysitting job never existed. It was bait, federal prosecutors say, used to lure two women into a DC basement where they were stabbed, bound with duct tape, and kidnapped in a plot designed to keep one of them from testifying in a rape case against Cierra Charity Lee's boyfriend. Now, the 21-year-old District resident will spend more than eight years in federal prison for her role in the October 2025 attack. Lee was sentenced on Tuesday, Oct. 6, to 102 months behind bars after pleading guilty to kidnapping and armed robbery, according to the US Attorney's Office. The setup started wi…

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Hit-Run Driver Apprehended After Maryland Coach, Ump Left To Die In Crosswalk, Police Say Hit-Run Driver Apprehended After Maryland Coach, Ump Left To Die In Crosswalk, Police Say Hit-Run Driver Apprehended After Maryland Coach, Ump Left To Die In Crosswalk, Police Say
Hit-Run Driver Apprehended After Maryland Coach, Ump Left To Die In Crosswalk, Police Say The search for the driver who left a beloved Maryland coach and umpire dying in a crosswalk has ended with an arrest. Michael Garner Hilliard, 56, of Severna Park, has been identified as the suspect in the fatal hit-and-run that killed 54-year-old Steven Joseph Reynolds over the weekend, Anne Arundel County Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Hilliard is being held without bail, according to the department. The arrest comes three days after Reynolds was struck at approximately 10:25 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, while crossing northbound Ritchie Highway at Magothy Bridge Road in Severna Park.…

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WATCH: Rescuers Race To Free Worker Buried In Maryland Trench Collapse (DEVELOPING) WATCH: Rescuers Race To Free Worker Buried In Maryland Trench Collapse (DEVELOPING) WATCH: Rescuers Race To Free Worker Buried In Maryland Trench Collapse (DEVELOPING)
Watch: Rescuers Race To Free Worker Buried In Maryland Trench Collapse (Developing) A painstaking rescue is unfolding in Maryland after a worker was swallowed by collapsing dirt while working beside a home. More than 65 rescue workers were called to Falls Bridge Lane in Potomac on Tuesday, Oct. 6, working to free the trapped worker after the trench collapsed at approximately 3:20 p.m., according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer. The worker had been waterproofing a single-family home when the dirt suddenly gave way, initially burying him up to his armpits. His coworkers called 911 and managed to clear some of the dirt away from hi…

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Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors
Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese is moving into the ramen aisle for the first time. The brand will launch Kraft Mac & Cheese Cheesy Ramen nationwide in early 2027, Kraft Heinz announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 6. This will be the popular macaroni and cheese brand's first expansion into a new food category in nearly 20 years. The lineup will combine Kraft's cheese flavor with three typical ramen tastes: spicy, chicken, and pork. The company said the ramen products are made without artificial flavors, preservatives, or dyes. According to market research firm Circana, the …

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Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming
Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper and 7UP are adding new twists to some familiar flavors. Keurig Dr Pepper announced Dr Pepper Ice Cream Float and 7UP Miami Vice in a news release on Monday, Oct. 5. The company unveiled its upcoming beverage lineup one day before the start of the 2026 National Association of Convenience Stores Show in Las Vegas. Dr Pepper Ice Cream Float blends the soda's signature 23 flavors with a vanilla ice cream flavor and notes of caramel and butterscotch. The new flavor will launch nationwide as a permanent offering in February 2027. The beverage will be available in regular…

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Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned
Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz and Wawa have slipped in the rankings of the nation's best convenience stores for customer satisfaction, according to a new study. The American Customer Satisfaction Index released its 2026 Convenience Store Study on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Midwest-based chain Meijer ranked No. 1 nationwide with a score of 82 out of 100, up 5% from 2025. Sheetz and Wawa finished in a three-way tie with QuikTrip with scores of 80. Sheetz and Wawa each fell 2% from 2025, when they both scored 82. Kwik Trip, which led the industry in 2025 with a score of 84, dropped 6% to 79. Murphy USA, a gas stati…

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Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites
Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Looney Tunes for a new Halloween collection featuring the classic cartoon characters. The doughnut chain unveiled the limited-time Looney Tunes Halloween Collection in a news release on Monday, Oct. 5. The treats will debut at participating shops nationwide on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The lineup marks the first time the iconic animation franchise has appeared on Krispy Kreme doughnuts. "Looney Tunes characters have entertained generations of fans with their fun, laughter, and mischief, making them a perfect match for Krispy Kreme this Halloween," said…

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AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get
AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T customers could soon start receiving money from a $177 million settlement over two massive data breaches. A federal judge granted final approval to the agreement on Friday, Oct. 2, according to the settlement's website. The deal resolves class-action lawsuits over breaches that exposed personal information belonging to millions of current and former AT&T customers. US District Judge Sidney Fitzwater in Dallas also approved $59 million in legal fees for attorneys who negotiated the deal, Reuters reported. The court's final approval order said nearly 5 million clai…

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Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors
Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese is moving into the ramen aisle for the first time. The brand will launch Kraft Mac & Cheese Cheesy Ramen nationwide in early 2027, Kraft Heinz announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 6. This will be the popular macaroni and cheese brand's first expansion into a new food category in nearly 20 years. The lineup will combine Kraft's cheese flavor with three typical ramen tastes: spicy, chicken, and pork. The company said the ramen products are made without artificial flavors, preservatives, or dyes. According to market research firm Circana, the …

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Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming
Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper and 7UP are adding new twists to some familiar flavors. Keurig Dr Pepper announced Dr Pepper Ice Cream Float and 7UP Miami Vice in a news release on Monday, Oct. 5. The company unveiled its upcoming beverage lineup one day before the start of the 2026 National Association of Convenience Stores Show in Las Vegas. Dr Pepper Ice Cream Float blends the soda's signature 23 flavors with a vanilla ice cream flavor and notes of caramel and butterscotch. The new flavor will launch nationwide as a permanent offering in February 2027. The beverage will be available in regular…

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Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned
Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz and Wawa have slipped in the rankings of the nation's best convenience stores for customer satisfaction, according to a new study. The American Customer Satisfaction Index released its 2026 Convenience Store Study on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Midwest-based chain Meijer ranked No. 1 nationwide with a score of 82 out of 100, up 5% from 2025. Sheetz and Wawa finished in a three-way tie with QuikTrip with scores of 80. Sheetz and Wawa each fell 2% from 2025, when they both scored 82. Kwik Trip, which led the industry in 2025 with a score of 84, dropped 6% to 79. Murphy USA, a gas stati…

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Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites
Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Looney Tunes for a new Halloween collection featuring the classic cartoon characters. The doughnut chain unveiled the limited-time Looney Tunes Halloween Collection in a news release on Monday, Oct. 5. The treats will debut at participating shops nationwide on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The lineup marks the first time the iconic animation franchise has appeared on Krispy Kreme doughnuts. "Looney Tunes characters have entertained generations of fans with their fun, laughter, and mischief, making them a perfect match for Krispy Kreme this Halloween," said…

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AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get
AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T customers could soon start receiving money from a $177 million settlement over two massive data breaches. A federal judge granted final approval to the agreement on Friday, Oct. 2, according to the settlement's website. The deal resolves class-action lawsuits over breaches that exposed personal information belonging to millions of current and former AT&T customers. US District Judge Sidney Fitzwater in Dallas also approved $59 million in legal fees for attorneys who negotiated the deal, Reuters reported. The court's final approval order said nearly 5 million clai…

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Want To Win $1 Million? Survivor Casting Opens For 2027 Season 53: Apply Now Want To Win $1 Million? Survivor Casting Opens For 2027 Season 53: Apply Now Want To Win $1 Million? Survivor Casting Opens For 2027 Season 53: Apply Now
Want To Win $1 Million? Survivor Casting Opens For 2027 Season 53: Apply Now Think you have what it takes to outwit, outplay, and outlast everyone else for $1 million? CBS is looking for contestants to compete on a future season of "Survivor," with casting underway for Season 53, according to the show's official casting website. Applications are open to superfans, first-time applicants, and "everyone in between," casting officials said. "We are actively casting so please apply today if you want a chance to be on season 53!" the casting website states. Season 53 is expected to tape from mid-April through mid-May 2027. Applicants can submit an application online th…

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CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death
CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death A laboratory worker’s unexplained death has prompted a CDC response, with a critical question still unresolved: what caused her illness? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday, Oct. 6, that it is monitoring reports from Russia. The agency emphasized there is no indication of a broader threat to the US. In its statement, the CDC said it is “aware of and closely monitoring reports of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in the Irkutsk region of Russia that resulted in a death. We are working across the U.S. government to assess developments as additional information becom…

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Starbucks Drink Labels Spark Lawsuit: What Customers Allege Starbucks is facing a legal challenge over what its drink names promise and what customers actually get. A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges eight protein beverages marketed with “Sugar-Free” in their names contain between 13 and 21 grams of sugar, according to Hagens Berman, a law firm representing the consumers. The lawsuit was filed Friday, Oct. 2, in the US District Court for the Western District of Washington. Starbucks disputes the claims. “This is a case about false and misleading product names,” the lawsuit states. “Federal law prohibits their use on a beverage containing more …

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Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning
Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Salmonella concerns have triggered a nationwide recall of a vegetable-growing product, with buyers urged to toss it and seek refunds. EAK Distribution LLC, based in Casper, Wyoming, is recalling Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, in 8-ounce packages, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The seeds were sold through Amazon to consumers nationwide between Thursday, Aug. 20, and Friday, Sept. 18. The recalled product comes in a cream-colored pouch with UPC 850056627443. Production lot code AUG172026 is embossed on the top seal. Consumers…

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'Saved By The Bell' Star’s Cause Of Death: New Details Revealed 'Saved By The Bell' Star’s Cause Of Death: New Details Revealed 'Saved By The Bell' Star’s Cause Of Death: New Details Revealed
'Saved By The Bell' Star’s Cause Of Death: New Details Revealed New details have emerged about the death of Dennis Haskins, the actor generations of viewers knew as Bayside High’s long-suffering principal. The “Saved by the Bell” star died from Parkinson’s disease, according to TMZ, which obtained his death certificate from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. He was 75. The document lists Parkinson’s disease as the immediate cause of death. It also identifies irritable bowel syndrome, depression, hypertension, and benign prostatic hyperplasia as other significant conditions, TMZ reported. A cause had not been released when Daily Voice f…

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