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US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning
US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning In a significant move to safeguard American travelers, the US Department of State has updated its travel advisory system, identifying 23 nations where heightened caution is urged.  The advisory system evaluates a range of risks, including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health threats, and natural disasters. The State Department reviews Level 1 and 2 advisories annually, while Level 3 and 4 warnings are reassessed every six months.  According to a department statement, "A Travel Advisory will also be updated anytime there is a change in US government posture, normally as it relat…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Westchester County Hospital, 12 Others In NY Ranked Among Nation's Best: See The Full List Westchester County Hospital, 12 Others In NY Ranked Among Nation's Best: See The Full List
Westchester County Hospital, 12 Others In NY Ranked Among Nation's Best: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Saturday, March 8 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $320M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, March 8 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $320M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, March 8 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $320M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, March 8 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $320 million with a $150.2 million cash option after being recently reset. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, March 10 when the jackpot will approach $335 million.. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 02-04-16-23-63 with a Powerball of 13 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all fiv…

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by Zak Failla
Business
$3.25M USAA Data Breach Settlement: Here's How To Learn If You Could Get Payout $3.25M USAA Data Breach Settlement: Here's How To Learn If You Could Get Payout
$3.25M Usaa Data Breach Settlement: Here's How To Learn If You Could Get Payout Those affected by a major data breach could get a part of a  settlement worth $3.25 million. If your personal information was compromised, you may be eligible for a payout, but you need to act fast to secure your claim before the deadline. The United Services Automobile Association (USAA), a financial services company dedicated to serving military members, veterans, and their families, has agreed to the nationwide class action lawsuit settlement.  This follows allegations that the company failed to adequately protect personal information during a data breach that occurred in May …

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by Joe Lombardi
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NY Ranked Among Top States For Women, New Study Says: Here's Why NY Ranked Among Top States For Women, New Study Says: Here's Why
NY Ranked Among Top States For Women, New Study Says: Here's Why Women in several Northeast states have some of the best opportunities in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Women on Monday, Mar. 3. The study's release also ties into International Women's Day, which is on Saturday, Mar. 8. All 50 states and Washington, DC, were rated across 25 key metrics. The statistics measured economic opportunities, healthcare quality, and safety for women. The findings highlight stark disparities nationwide, with some states offering significantly better conditions for women than othe…

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by Chris Spiker
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US Cracking Down On Egg Smuggling From Mexico As Prices Soar US Cracking Down On Egg Smuggling From Mexico As Prices Soar
US Cracking Down On Egg Smuggling From Mexico As Prices Soar With egg prices at record highs, authorities are seeing a sharp increase in smuggling operations attempting to bring eggs across the US-Mexico border. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported a surge in egg seizures, as rising costs drive some travelers to attempt sneaking in eggs despite strict import bans. The San Diego Field Office said Thursday, Feb. 27, that egg interceptions have increased 158 percent since the start of the 2024 fiscal year. The main culprit behind soaring egg prices? A devastating avian flu outbreak that has affected 166 million birds in the US since …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Alert Issued For USPS Scam Text: Here's What To Know Alert Issued For USPS Scam Text: Here's What To Know
Alert Issued For USPS Scam Text: Here's What To Know A new scam is targeting people with fraudulent text messages pretending to be from the United States Postal Service (USPS)—and officials are urging caution. The US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is warning customers about a rise in phishing and smishing attacks, where fraudsters send fake texts and emails that appear to come from USPS. The messages often claim that a package is delayed or that a payment is due, directing recipients to click a link that steals personal information. How To Identify A Fake USPS Message Postal inspectors say these scams are becoming more advanced, but ther…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Friday, March 7 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $233M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, March 7 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $233M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, March 7 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $233M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, March 7 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $233 million with a $108.8 million cash option. The winning numbers were 08-20-48-58-60 with a Mega Ball of 07 and a Megaplier of 3X. MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll to $181 million until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials…

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by Zak Failla
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What Is Hantavirus? Gene Hackman's Wife Died From Rodent-Transmitted Disease, Officials Say What Is Hantavirus? Gene Hackman's Wife Died From Rodent-Transmitted Disease, Officials Say
What Is Hantavirus? Gene Hackman's Wife Died From Rodent-Transmitted Disease, Officials Say A rare but serious virus linked to rodents claimed the life of Betsy Arakawa, the wife of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, health officials said. Arakawa, 65, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome on Tuesday, Feb. 11, a full week before the 95-year-old Hackman died from cardiovascular disease and advanced Alzheimer’s, New Mexico’s chief medical examiner revealed at a press conference Friday, March 7. The couple of more than 35 years–along with one of their three dogs–was found dead inside their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, as Daily Voice reported. Hantavirus is …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Person Of Interest Wanted In Connection To Shooting In Westchester: Police Person Of Interest Wanted In Connection To Shooting In Westchester: Police
Person Of Interest Wanted In Connection To Shooting In Westchester: Police Authorities in Yonkers are searching for a person of interest in connection with a shooting incident that took place on Tuesday, March 4, police said.  Detectives are looking to speak with 23-year-old Keymel Washington, a Yonkers resident, who investigators believe may have important information related to the case. Police are urging Washington to come forward and are also asking the public for help in locating him.  Anyone with information on Washington’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Yonkers Police Detective Division at 914-377-7725 or send an anonymous tip by textin…

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by Ben Crnic
Sports
NY Teen Dies Week After Suffering Cardiac Arrest During Volleyball Tournament: 'Is With God' NY Teen Dies Week After Suffering Cardiac Arrest During Volleyball Tournament: 'Is With God'
NY Teen Dies Week After Suffering Cardiac Arrest During Volleyball Tournament: 'Is With God' A New York teen died a week after going into cardiac arrest during a volleyball tournament. The Albany-area athlete, a member of the Capital Region Sliders Volleyball Club, was playing in the Boston Volleyball Festival when he collapsed inside the Boston Convention Center on Friday night, Feb. 21, as Daily Voice reported. In an update Friday, Feb. 28, family friend Odette Fung announced that the boy had died. “On behalf of the family, it is with the heaviest of hearts that I inform you that their son is with God,” Fung wrote on a GoFundMe campaign. “With or without knowing you, the family …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Teen Stabbed On Bee-Line Bus: Man Charged In Connection To Westchester Incident, Police Say Teen Stabbed On Bee-Line Bus: Man Charged In Connection To Westchester Incident, Police Say
Teen Stabbed On Bee-Line Bus: Man Charged In Connection To Westchester Incident, Police Say A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an incident on a Bee-Line bus in Westchester that left a teenager stabbed, police announced.  Eric Dickerson of Yonkers was taken into custody at 8:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, at his home, Westchester County Police announced on Friday, March 7.  According to police, Dickerson was part of a group of men who confronted the teenage victim on Wednesday, March 5, around 5:10 p.m., while riding a Bee-Line bus on Elm Street in Yonkers. The confrontation escalated, leading to the teen being stabbed before the suspects fled at the co…

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by Ben Crnic