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LI PTA Leader Sentenced For $15K Theft For Personal Shopping Sprees: Authorities LI PTA Leader Sentenced For $15K Theft For Personal Shopping Sprees: Authorities LI PTA Leader Sentenced For $15K Theft For Personal Shopping Sprees: Authorities
LI PTA Leader Sentenced For $15K Theft For Personal Shopping Sprees: Authorities A Long Island PTA leader who stole nearly $15,000 from her organization was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 6. Hope Livingston, 50, of Sag Harbor, got five years of probation for her theft, and she was ordered to repay the money she stole, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Livingston’s sentence was in line with a plea deal she took on Tuesday, Aug. 4, according to authorities. She owes a total of $14,487 in restitution. From July 2021 to June 2024, Livingston served in leadership roles with the Sag Harbor Elementary School PTA, investigators said. This gave her access to the grou…

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Nassau Sex Offender Hit With 18 Charges After Cellphone Discovery At Probation Meeting: Police Nassau Sex Offender Hit With 18 Charges After Cellphone Discovery At Probation Meeting: Police Nassau Sex Offender Hit With 18 Charges After Cellphone Discovery At Probation Meeting: Police
Nassau Sex Offender Hit With 18 Charges After Cellphone Discovery At Probation Meeting: Police A registered sex offender on Long Island was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 6 on numerous child pornography charges, police said. Steven Klauer, 26, of Bethpage, was cuffed following an investigation that stemmed from a regularly scheduled meeting with the Nassau County Probation Office, the county police department said. Klauer met with probation officers on Tuesday, July 7 to fulfill his requirements as a level one sex offender in the state, Nassau County police said. At that meeting, investigators found a cellphone they believed Klauer to be using for “sexual purposes,” according to authorities.…

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Stun Gun Discovered, Charges Pile Up At Routine LI Traffic Stop: Police Stun Gun Discovered, Charges Pile Up At Routine LI Traffic Stop: Police Stun Gun Discovered, Charges Pile Up At Routine LI Traffic Stop: Police
Stun Gun Discovered, Charges Pile Up At Routine LI Traffic Stop: Police An illegal stun gun was found during a routine traffic stop Monday, Oct. 5 on Long Island, police said. Erica K. Paul, 28, of Jamaica, Queens, was driving through Water Mill when officers pulled her over around 11 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Montauk Highway and Rose Hill Road, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Investigators discovered Paul’s vehicle registration sticker was forged, she was in possession of an electric stun gun device, and she was driving with a suspended license, police said. Paul was charged with third-degree possession of a forged instrument, fourth-d…

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Top-Prize-Winning Lottery Tickets Worth Thousands Sold On Long Island, Hudson Valley Top-Prize-Winning Lottery Tickets Worth Thousands Sold On Long Island, Hudson Valley Top-Prize-Winning Lottery Tickets Worth Thousands Sold On Long Island, Hudson Valley
Top-Prize-Winning Lottery Tickets Worth Thousands Sold On Long Island, Hudson Valley Three lucky lottery players in Hudson Valley and on Long Island are each holding tickets worth more than $8,000.  The New York Lottery announced that top-prize tickets worth $8,393 each were sold in Yonkers, Congers, and Miller Place for the Saturday, Oct. 3 evening drawing.  In Westchester County, one winning ticket was purchased at the Royal Petroleum location at 619 Tuckahoe Rd. in Yonkers.   Another was sold in Rockland County at Conger's Little Food Market at 13 North Route 303 in Congers. On Long Island, a third winning ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven at 365 Rou…

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LI Man Drowns In Backyard Pool As Family Member Makes Tragic Discovery: Police LI Man Drowns In Backyard Pool As Family Member Makes Tragic Discovery: Police LI Man Drowns In Backyard Pool As Family Member Makes Tragic Discovery: Police
LI Man Drowns In Backyard Pool As Family Member Makes Tragic Discovery: Police A Long Island man drowned in his backyard pool Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, police said. David Astarita, 60, of Babylon, was reported unresponsive around 6:40 a.m. Tuesday at his home on Bacon Lane, the Suffolk County Police Department said. A family member had called 911 after finding Astarita unconscious in an above-ground pool, police said. First responders arrived at the scene and pronounced him dead. Astarita’s death is believed to be “non-criminal,” Suffolk County police said. Details about Astarita's life were not immediately available. His loved ones are invited to share information, …

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NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking
NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking Retirees in several Northeast states face some of the highest costs in the country, according to a new study. Retirement Living released its 2026 list of the most affordable states to retire, comparing all 50 states based on housing costs, everyday expenses, and tax-friendliness. The study looked at median rent for a one-bedroom home, median home sale prices, grocery spending, gas prices, and average Medicare Advantage premiums. Researchers also considered whether states tax Social Security benefits, along with income and property tax rates. "Affordability plays a major role in retire…

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Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie
Cops Needed For Paid Roles In Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler Movie A new movie starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler is looking for people with law enforcement experience to play police officers during filming in New Jersey. Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking background actors for "Freefall," a Universal Pictures feature film set in the 1980s, according to a casting notice. Filming is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 16 in Wayne, and Monday, Oct. 26 in Newark. Another shoot is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30 in Brooklyn. The SAG rate is $241 for eight hours. A fitting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6 or Wednesday, Oct. 7 in …

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Fallen State Trooper Honored With Bridge Dedication In Nassau County Fallen State Trooper Honored With Bridge Dedication In Nassau County Fallen State Trooper Honored With Bridge Dedication In Nassau County
Fallen State Trooper Honored With Bridge Dedication In Nassau County A Long Island bridge has been dedicated in honor of a state trooper killed in the area nearly 100 years ago. James M. MacLarnon was honored Friday, Oct. 2 at the ceremony in Wantagh, New York State Police said. The Wantagh State Parkway bridge over the Southern State Parkway is now dedicated to Trooper MacLarnon’s memory, officials announced. New York State Police MacLarnon was on patrol at the intersection of the two roads on Jan. 19, 1931, according to state police history. After parking his motorcycle on the highway shoulder and walking toward a fixed post, he was struck by a vehicle …

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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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Fourth Long Island High School Cancels Football Season After Injuries Pile Up Fourth Long Island High School Cancels Football Season After Injuries Pile Up Fourth Long Island High School Cancels Football Season After Injuries Pile Up
Fourth Long Island High School Cancels Football Season After Injuries Pile Up A fourth Long Island high school has canceled its football season in 2026. Jericho High School shut down the program after three games due to injuries, News 12 Long Island reported. School leaders said they no longer had enough players to safely field a team. Team leaders “tried hard to make it happen and unfortunately, season ending injuries such as torn ACLs, concussions and others caused safety concerns,” one injured player’s parent wrote on Facebook. Jericho went 0-3 in its three games and celebrated homecoming on Friday, Sept. 25. The school district shared an upbeat post focused on t…

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Two Nurses Attacked By Patient At Nassau County Hospital: Police Two Nurses Attacked By Patient At Nassau County Hospital: Police Two Nurses Attacked By Patient At Nassau County Hospital: Police
Two Nurses Attacked By Patient At Nassau County Hospital: Police A New York City man being treated at a Long Island hospital punched two nurses who were caring for him Monday, Oct. 5, police said. Oshane Bernard, 36, of Queens, was arrested at the scene at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, the Nassau County Police Department said. Cops responded to an assault report inside the hospital around 3:30 p.m. Monday, authorities said. Inside, they learned Bernard became agitated and struck two nurses with a closed fist, according to police. The two injured nurses, both 29-year-old women, were evaluated by hospital staff at the scene, cops said. Ber…

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Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated
Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Lancaster County residents who died during Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak have been identified, and none was unvaccinated because of their religious beliefs. The victims — Ivan S. Miller, Mary S. Stoltzfus, and Katie L. Lapp — were two infants too young to receive the measles vaccine and a 20-year-old woman whose leukemia treatment left her unable to get it. Their obituaries were published by Shivery Family Funeral Homes. Lapp was the unvaccinated Lancaster County resident whose death was announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Health on Wednesday, Sept. 30, as the state’s…

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Man Hit With Hammer After Intervening In McDonald's Fight, Nassau County Police Say Man Hit With Hammer After Intervening In McDonald's Fight, Nassau County Police Say Man Hit With Hammer After Intervening In McDonald's Fight, Nassau County Police Say
Man Hit With Hammer After Intervening In McDonald's Fight, Nassau County Police Say A 59-year-old man was repeatedly struck with a hammer after stepping in during a fight at a Long Island McDonald's, police said. The assault happened at the McDonald's at 1420 Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont at 6:34 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators said a man began acting erratically inside the restaurant before getting into a physical altercation with an 18-year-old man. When the 59-year-old intervened, the man turned on him, striking him multiple times with a hammer, police said. The older victim suffered injuries to his head and hand. Officers arriving…

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Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Abroad: Feds Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Abroad: Feds Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Abroad: Feds
Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Abroad: Feds A convicted Massachusetts felon has admitted to importing plutonium from Russia and mailing the highly radioactive material to dozens of buyers through a business he ran from a South Hadley home, authorities said. Police also found child sexual abuse material at his home. Jacob D. Miller, 44, of Hadley, pleaded guilty to possession of ammunition and explosives, importing nuclear material without authorization, mailing hazardous materials, and possessing child sexual abuse material, the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts said on Monday, Oct. 5. Miller has remained in fed…

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Hammer Attack At Nassau County McDonald’s Sends Two To Hospital, One To Jail: Police Hammer Attack At Nassau County McDonald’s Sends Two To Hospital, One To Jail: Police Hammer Attack At Nassau County McDonald’s Sends Two To Hospital, One To Jail: Police
Hammer Attack At Nassau County McDonald’s Sends Two To Hospital, One To Jail: Police A Long Island man attacked a teen and used a hammer on a bystander inside a McDonald’s on Monday morning, Oct. 5, police said. Javier Antonio Lopez, 45, of Floral Park, was behaving erratically inside the fast food restaurant on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont around 6:30 a.m. Monday, the Nassau County Police Department said. Lopez got into a physical altercation with an 18-year-old man, then a 59-year-old man intervened, cops said. In response, Lopez struck the older man multiple times with a hammer, injuring the victim’s head and hand, authorities said. Officers arrived on scene and arreste…

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Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know
Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know More than 41,000 Ford SUVs and trucks are being recalled because a headlight problem can cause several exterior lights to dim or stop working. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 41,748 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The affected vehicles include certain 2025 through 2027 Expedition SUVs and F-Series Super Duty trucks. The headlight assemblies may contain LED chips that were contaminated at a supplier's manufacturing facility. Depending on the vehicle and headlight type, the problem can caus…

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New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip
New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip 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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Paramount Completes $111B Warner Bros. Megamerger: See What's Changing Paramount Completes $111B Warner Bros. Megamerger: See What's Changing Paramount Completes $111B Warner Bros. Megamerger: See What's Changing
Paramount Completes $111B Warner Bros. Megamerger: See What's Changing Skydance has officially completed its controversial $111 billion megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery, creating one of the world's largest media companies. The deal closed on Tuesday, Oct. 6, after receiving all required regulatory approvals, the company announced in a news release. The combined company will operate under the Skydance name. Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders received about $31.02 per share in cash. WBD shares stopped trading on Nasdaq on Tuesday, while Skydance Class B shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "SKYD." The merger brings …

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New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check
New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check Your freezer may hold products covered by an expanding food recall, giving shoppers another reason to check before taking a bite. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., based in San Carlos, Chile, has expanded its recall of frozen organic berries over potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The expansion covers additional lots of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend and Organic Blueberries, both in 10-ounce packages, plus one lot of Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend in 12-ounce packages. The affected Great Value products …

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National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals
National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals Several major restaurant chains are offering special deals on a huge day for taco lovers. National Taco Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The holiday was permanently moved to the first Tuesday of October in 2024 to always line up with "Taco Tuesday." The holiday itself began in San Antonio in the 1960s, according to National Day Calendar. Many companies revived the celebration in 2009. The history of tacos dates back centuries to Indigenous people in ancient Mexico. The first "taco feast" documented by Europeans was hosted by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. The modern word "taco" …

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Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know
Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know More than 41,000 Ford SUVs and trucks are being recalled because a headlight problem can cause several exterior lights to dim or stop working. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 41,748 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The affected vehicles include certain 2025 through 2027 Expedition SUVs and F-Series Super Duty trucks. The headlight assemblies may contain LED chips that were contaminated at a supplier's manufacturing facility. Depending on the vehicle and headlight type, the problem can caus…

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New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip
New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip 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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Paramount Completes $111B Warner Bros. Megamerger: See What's Changing Paramount Completes $111B Warner Bros. Megamerger: See What's Changing Paramount Completes $111B Warner Bros. Megamerger: See What's Changing
Paramount Completes $111B Warner Bros. Megamerger: See What's Changing Skydance has officially completed its controversial $111 billion megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery, creating one of the world's largest media companies. The deal closed on Tuesday, Oct. 6, after receiving all required regulatory approvals, the company announced in a news release. The combined company will operate under the Skydance name. Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders received about $31.02 per share in cash. WBD shares stopped trading on Nasdaq on Tuesday, while Skydance Class B shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "SKYD." The merger brings …

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New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check
New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check Your freezer may hold products covered by an expanding food recall, giving shoppers another reason to check before taking a bite. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., based in San Carlos, Chile, has expanded its recall of frozen organic berries over potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The expansion covers additional lots of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend and Organic Blueberries, both in 10-ounce packages, plus one lot of Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend in 12-ounce packages. The affected Great Value products …

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National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals
National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals Several major restaurant chains are offering special deals on a huge day for taco lovers. National Taco Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The holiday was permanently moved to the first Tuesday of October in 2024 to always line up with "Taco Tuesday." The holiday itself began in San Antonio in the 1960s, according to National Day Calendar. Many companies revived the celebration in 2009. The history of tacos dates back centuries to Indigenous people in ancient Mexico. The first "taco feast" documented by Europeans was hosted by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. The modern word "taco" …

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IDs Released For 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Crash Near Nantucket IDs Released For 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Crash Near Nantucket IDs Released For 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Crash Near Nantucket
IDs Released For 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Crash Near Nantucket The desperate search for a missing medical flight has ended with a devastating update for six families. Authorities released the identities Monday, Oct. 5, of the six people presumed dead after a Gulfstream G100 air ambulance crashed in the Atlantic Ocean off Nantucket, Massachusetts. The US Coast Guard suspended its active search Sunday, Oct. 4, after crews searched for 66 hours across more than 4,400 square miles of water. The agency found a debris field confirmed to be from the aircraft and shifted to a recovery operation.  The people aboard were identified by the Coast Guard as Ca…

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Jim Bakker Dies: Televangelist’s Rise, Fall Captivated America Jim Bakker Dies: Televangelist’s Rise, Fall Captivated America Jim Bakker Dies: Televangelist’s Rise, Fall Captivated America
Jim Bakker Dies: Televangelist’s Rise, Fall Captivated America Jim Bakker turned television preaching into a multimillion-dollar empire before a spectacular downfall made him a household name for very different reasons. The televangelist died Monday, Oct. 5, at 86. His wife, Lori, announced his death. A cause was not disclosed. Bakker and his first wife, Tammy Faye, rose to national prominence through “The PTL Club,” blending faith, music, and celebrity interviews with appeals for donations. Their ambitions stretched beyond the television screen. They built Heritage USA, a Christian vacation destination in Fort Mill, South Carolina, featuring a hotel …

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Gatorade Recall: Specific Flavors, Bottle Codes Flagged By NY-Based Pepsico Gatorade Recall: Specific Flavors, Bottle Codes Flagged By NY-Based Pepsico Gatorade Recall: Specific Flavors, Bottle Codes Flagged By NY-Based Pepsico
Gatorade Recall: Specific Flavors, Bottle Codes Flagged By Ny-based Pepsico More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade are being recalled, giving shoppers across dozens of states a reason to check their bottles. PepsiCo Inc. is recalling 122,021 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade because they contain undeclared Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6, according to the FDA enforcement report. The New York-based company is located in Purchase, in Westchester County. The recall covers four varieties: Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange, and Gatorade Orange Zero. The drinks were distributed in 37 states, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Cal…

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Broadcaster Breaks Silence After NBA Hiring Ends In Same-Day Firing Broadcaster Breaks Silence After NBA Hiring Ends In Same-Day Firing Broadcaster Breaks Silence After NBA Hiring Ends In Same-Day Firing
Broadcaster Breaks Silence After NBA Hiring Ends In Same-Day Firing A broadcaster whose NBA job disappeared hours after his hiring was announced has broken his silence with a public apology. Braiden Bell, 29, responded after the Portland Trail Blazers dismissed him Thursday, Oct. 1, when racist and misogynistic posts from his teenage years surfaced, as Daily Voice previously reported. In a statement posted on X, Bell apologized for his language and said the posts did not reflect who he is today. “I am deeply sorry for the language that I used on Twitter," Bell wrote. "These tweets, while wrong, were written by me 14 years ago while I was only 15 years old …

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McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy
McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald’s is giving its drive-thru a new voice, and customers may notice a change before they reach the pickup window. The chain is testing Archy, an artificial intelligence ordering assistant, as part of a broader technology push, according to multiple reports. The system takes orders in English and Spanish and works with ArchIQ, McDonald’s AI-powered restaurant operating platform. McDonald’s told Moneywise, in a report published by Yahoo Finance, that Archy was getting orders right more than 90 percent of the time. The company said the goal is to give employees more time to help customer…

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