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Rigged Game? Jake’s 58 Casino Stole Workers’ Tips, Fired Employee Who Spoke Out, Lawsuit Claims Rigged Game? Jake’s 58 Casino Stole Workers’ Tips, Fired Employee Who Spoke Out, Lawsuit Claims Rigged Game? Jake’s 58 Casino Stole Workers’ Tips, Fired Employee Who Spoke Out, Lawsuit Claims
Rigged Game? Jake’s 58 Casino Stole Workers’ Tips, Fired Employee Who Spoke Out, Lawsuit Claims A new lawsuit claims Jake’s 58 Casino stole tips from hourly workers and passed them up to managers and supervisors, then canned the employee who complained about it. Kevin Guttinger filed the suit Monday, Oct. 26 in federal court, nearly two years after he was fired by the hotel/casino operator, according to the court documents. Guttinger began working as a cashier at Jake’s 58 in Islandia in March 2022 and was making $18 per hour, plus tips, the lawsuit says. The tips were distributed through a general employee pot, which was divided and paid out weekly — frequently topping $50,000, accor…

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Nassau Family Of Seven Loses Home In Destructive House Fire, Fundraiser Launched Nassau Family Of Seven Loses Home In Destructive House Fire, Fundraiser Launched Nassau Family Of Seven Loses Home In Destructive House Fire, Fundraiser Launched
Nassau Family Of Seven Loses Home In Destructive House Fire, Fundraiser Launched A Long Island family of seven lost their home in a devastating house fire over the weekend, and now a fundraiser has been launched to support them. Brian and Lauren Kienle, along with their four children and Lauren’s mother, were all living at the home on Cranberry Lane in Plainview when it caught fire around 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, according to the fundraiser and the Nassau County Fire Marshal. “Fortunately, everyone is OK, but the house is uninhabitable,” organizer Meagan Montalto wrote in the GoFundMe. “They lost nearly all of their clothes, shoes, and other belongings. While the fam…

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LI Teen With Broadway Dreams Dies Of Brain Cancer Just Months After High School Graduation LI Teen With Broadway Dreams Dies Of Brain Cancer Just Months After High School Graduation LI Teen With Broadway Dreams Dies Of Brain Cancer Just Months After High School Graduation
LI Teen With Broadway Dreams Dies Of Brain Cancer Just Months After High School Graduation An 18-year-old Long Island woman who just graduated from high school in the summer has died from brain cancer. Hannah Waller, of Nesconset, was known locally for her love and talent for theater prior to her death Sunday, Nov. 1. “Hannah earned numerous awards and accolades while chasing her dream to be on Broadway,” her mom, Debbie Waller, wrote on Facebook. “Although she passed way too soon, we still get to listen to her beautiful voice through the roles she played. She moved through life with a genuine spirit, a joyful heart, and kindness.” Waller was first diagnosed with cancer three ye…

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Ronald McDonald House Donation Box Robbed On Long Island, Thief On The Loose: Cops Ronald McDonald House Donation Box Robbed On Long Island, Thief On The Loose: Cops Ronald McDonald House Donation Box Robbed On Long Island, Thief On The Loose: Cops
Ronald McDonald House Donation Box Robbed On Long Island, Thief On The Loose: Cops A Ronald McDonald House donation box on Long Island was robbed in October, and cops are looking for the public’s help to find the man who did it. The suspect entered a McDonald’s on Montauk Highway in Blue Point around 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 and broke open the donation box, then removed the cash inside and fled the scene, the Suffolk County Police Department said Monday, Nov. 9. The thief was wearing a backwards fitted ballcap and a camouflage shirt during the robbery, according to images released by police. Law enforcement is offering a cash reward for tips that lead to his arrest. Anyo…

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NY Woman’s Death On Airport Runway Ruled Accidental, Cause Of Death Released: State Police NY Woman’s Death On Airport Runway Ruled Accidental, Cause Of Death Released: State Police NY Woman’s Death On Airport Runway Ruled Accidental, Cause Of Death Released: State Police
NY Woman’s Death On Airport Runway Ruled Accidental, Cause Of Death Released: State Police A New York woman’s shocking death on a private airport runway has been ruled accidental, police said Monday, Nov. 9. Pamela M. Haselton, 67, of Wilmington, was killed Friday, Nov. 6 at Catalano Airfield, according to New York State Police. Haselton’s official cause of death was “hypovolemic shock due to amputations of the arms and severe abdominal laceration injuries resulting from blunt force trauma,” state police said. Her death was ruled an accident. A single-engine, two-seat 1943 Aeronca L3 aircraft piloted by James Catalano, 77, of Wilmington, landed at the private airfield around 3:4…

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NY's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List NY's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List NY's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List
NY's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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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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Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy'
Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Rail union leaders are sharply criticizing Amtrak's plan to let passengers bring guns into train cars under a controversial new policy. The Transport Workers Union (TWU) said the new policy is scheduled to take effect in January 2027, allowing passengers to carry guns in locked cases on about 1,500 additional trains daily nationwide. The change would include Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor, which carries about 750,000 passengers daily on routes between Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC. The TWU, which represents 360 Amtrak onboard service workers, warned that the policy c…

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'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat 'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat 'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat
'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat Republican Rep. Mike Lawler had a striking explanation for his election defeat in the Hudson Valley, suggesting that even Jesus Christ could not have won amid the Democratic wave that swept the country.  "Jesus Christ could have run and would have lost," Lawler told CNN congressional correspondent Manu Raju on Wednesday, Nov. 4, a day after losing his reelection bid to Democrat Cait Conley in New York's 17th Congressional District.  The remark came as Lawler reflected on his defeat in one of the nation's most closely watched House races, which helped Democrats regain control of Co…

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Viral Moment At Nassau Grocery Store Sparks Dream NYC Wedding For Mom Battling Cancer Viral Moment At Nassau Grocery Store Sparks Dream NYC Wedding For Mom Battling Cancer Viral Moment At Nassau Grocery Store Sparks Dream NYC Wedding For Mom Battling Cancer
Viral Moment At Nassau Grocery Store Sparks Dream NYC Wedding For Mom Battling Cancer A chance encounter for a Long Island mom battling stage 4 cancer turned into her dream wedding at Rockefeller Center just two weeks later. Elena Volkova, 42, and her then-fiancé, Peter Napolitano, were shopping at North Shore Farms in their hometown of Port Washington on Sunday, Oct. 18 when they ran into “kindness influencer” Keegan Gordon. Gordon, a 26-year-old from South Africa, was doing one of his bits and offered the couple $500 in cash or five minutes to fill their shopping cart. Napolitano took the $500 cash and explained that he’d just lost his job, then Volkova revealed she’d been…

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Tour Helicopter Crash-Lands On NJ Pier (DEVELOPING) Tour Helicopter Crash-Lands On NJ Pier (DEVELOPING) Tour Helicopter Crash-Lands On NJ Pier (DEVELOPING)
Tour Helicopter Crash-Lands On NJ Pier (Developing) A tour helicopter made a crash landing on a New Jersey pier Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, Eyewitness News ABC7 reports. The FlyNYON Bell 206 helicopter allegedly experienced engine problems prior to the crash at the Port Liberty Container Terminal around 9 a.m., the outlet said.  Two people were reportedly on board and no major injuries were reported. This is a developing news report. Check back for more and click here for more from Eyewitness News ABC7.

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$440K Check To NYC Synagogue Vanishes In Mail, Woman Busted Nearly Four Years Later: Police $440K Check To NYC Synagogue Vanishes In Mail, Woman Busted Nearly Four Years Later: Police $440K Check To NYC Synagogue Vanishes In Mail, Woman Busted Nearly Four Years Later: Police
$440K Check To NYC Synagogue Vanishes In Mail, Woman Busted Nearly Four Years Later: Police A $440,000 check to a Brooklyn synagogue was stolen by a New Hampshire woman, police said. Tasherica Malone, 32, of Nashua, was arrested Monday, Nov. 9 — nearly four years after the theft, the Nassau County Police Department said. A victim sealed and mailed the check to Congregation Tifereth Israel in Park Slope back on Jan. 9, 2023, but the congregation alerted them several weeks later that the check never arrived, according to police. The victim called the cops, but their report led nowhere until Monday morning, when Malone surrendered at Nassau County police headquarters around 9:30 a.m…

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NY State Trooper Shoots Armed, Suicidal Man After Domestic Dispute Turns Violent: NYSP NY State Trooper Shoots Armed, Suicidal Man After Domestic Dispute Turns Violent: NYSP NY State Trooper Shoots Armed, Suicidal Man After Domestic Dispute Turns Violent: NYSP
NY State Trooper Shoots Armed, Suicidal Man After Domestic Dispute Turns Violent: Nysp New York state troopers shot and wounded a potentially suicidal man on Sunday evening, Nov. 8, police said. Troopers were called to Berme Road in the Town of Rochester, near the hamlet of Kerhonkson, for reports of a suicidal man involved in a physical domestic dispute around 4:45 p.m. Sunday, New York State Police said. Reports indicated the man had threatened another individual and multiple children, state police said. When law enforcement arrived, they found the man holding a firearm, behaving erratically, and making suicidal statements, according to state police. The man refused to li…

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Nassau Tenant’s Weapons Stash Discovered After Landlord Hears Gunshot: Police Nassau Tenant’s Weapons Stash Discovered After Landlord Hears Gunshot: Police Nassau Tenant’s Weapons Stash Discovered After Landlord Hears Gunshot: Police
Nassau Tenant’s Weapons Stash Discovered After Landlord Hears Gunshot: Police Several guns were discovered inside a rented Long Island home after the sound of a gunshot on Sunday night, Nov. 8, police said. Sean Nolan, 55, of Roosevelt, was arrested and hospitalized for evaluation and treatment following the incident, the Nassau County Police Department said. Investigators discovered multiple long guns, a revolver, high-capacity magazines, and ammunition inside Nolan’s residence, police said. Cops first responded to the house around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, following a call from the landlord, who said he’d heard a loud bang coming from a tenant’s room, according to authori…

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2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In CT 2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In CT 2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In CT
2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In CT Two New York residents died after their SUV crossed several lanes of traffic on I-95 in Connecticut, left the highway, and slammed into a tree, state police said. Jeffrey Stein, 54, and Jessica Stein, 44, both of Brooklyn, New York, were killed in the crash around 10:15 a.m. Saturday on I-95 north near Exit 32 in Stratford, Connecticut State Police said. Jeffrey was driving a gray Mazda CX-9 with Jessica riding as a passenger when the SUV crossed from the left lane to the right side of the highway, investigators said. The SUV went onto the grass, struck a traffic sign support, and then cra…

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New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works
New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works A new Venmo feature aims to make splitting restaurant bills easier. Venmo unveiled a receipt scanning tool in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The feature automatically lists individual purchases and sends payment requests.  Users can take a photo of a receipt or upload an existing image, then assign each item to whoever ordered it. The app then calculates what everyone owes, including their share of taxes and tips. The feature also allows users to pay certain purchases themselves while splitting the remaining costs among friends. It works across different mobile devices wi…

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Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check
Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Federal food safety officials are warning consumers to check their freezers for certain meat and poultry products sold nationwide. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert on Friday, Nov. 6, after discovering allergens missing from product labels. The frozen products from Betterballen Foods LLC contain sesame that is not declared on their labels. The beef product also contains Worcestershire sauce made with anchovy, a fish allergen that is not declared. Consumers who purchased the affected products should not eat them, FSIS…

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Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise
Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks is revealing five new versions of its wildly popular Bearista cups as part of a holiday-themed mystery box collection. The coffeehouse chain unveiled its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Monday, Nov. 9. The new bear-shaped glasses will go on sale at select Starbucks locations on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for $39.95 each. The collection features five holiday-themed characters, including a rare golden bear. Each hand-blown glass cup comes in a mystery box, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. The five new Bearis…

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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans
Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans A tattoo, real or fake, could score you free Chipotle on Friday the 13th. Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back its "tatted like a Chipotle bag" promotion, the company announced in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The buy-one-get-one deal will be available from 3 to 4 p.m. local time at participating restaurants across the US and Canada on Friday, Nov. 13. Customers who show up in person during the one-hour window with any tattoo can get a free entrée when purchasing another of equal or greater value. That includes permanent ink, temporary tattoos, or even a design drawn o…

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New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works
New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works A new Venmo feature aims to make splitting restaurant bills easier. Venmo unveiled a receipt scanning tool in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The feature automatically lists individual purchases and sends payment requests.  Users can take a photo of a receipt or upload an existing image, then assign each item to whoever ordered it. The app then calculates what everyone owes, including their share of taxes and tips. The feature also allows users to pay certain purchases themselves while splitting the remaining costs among friends. It works across different mobile devices wi…

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Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check
Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Federal food safety officials are warning consumers to check their freezers for certain meat and poultry products sold nationwide. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert on Friday, Nov. 6, after discovering allergens missing from product labels. The frozen products from Betterballen Foods LLC contain sesame that is not declared on their labels. The beef product also contains Worcestershire sauce made with anchovy, a fish allergen that is not declared. Consumers who purchased the affected products should not eat them, FSIS…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise
Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks is revealing five new versions of its wildly popular Bearista cups as part of a holiday-themed mystery box collection. The coffeehouse chain unveiled its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Monday, Nov. 9. The new bear-shaped glasses will go on sale at select Starbucks locations on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for $39.95 each. The collection features five holiday-themed characters, including a rare golden bear. Each hand-blown glass cup comes in a mystery box, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. The five new Bearis…

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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans
Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans A tattoo, real or fake, could score you free Chipotle on Friday the 13th. Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back its "tatted like a Chipotle bag" promotion, the company announced in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The buy-one-get-one deal will be available from 3 to 4 p.m. local time at participating restaurants across the US and Canada on Friday, Nov. 13. Customers who show up in person during the one-hour window with any tattoo can get a free entrée when purchasing another of equal or greater value. That includes permanent ink, temporary tattoos, or even a design drawn o…

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Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State
Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State A disturbing video showing two men engulfed in flames has prompted Ohio State University to suspend a fraternity while investigators examine what happened. The university's student conduct office said it placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon on interim suspension. ABC affiliate WSYX in Columbus, Ohio, reported that police believe the video was filmed Saturday, Nov. 7, in the 1900 block of Indianola Avenue, where the fraternity’s house is located. The footage shows a man whose sweatpants are burning tackle another man, whose clothing then catches fire. Both struggle on the ground as onlookers watch and…

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Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI
Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI A woman’s death aboard a cruise ship departing from a US port has prompted an FBI investigation into a suspected homicide. The MSC Seascape returned to Galveston, Texas, on Monday, Nov. 9, and federal agents responded, according to a statement from the FBI in Houston. The bureau later announced that an individual had been taken into custody in connection with the alleged homicide. It withheld that person’s identity pending notification of the victim’s family, according to its update. ABC News identified the person in custody as Jason Watford, 48, of Tyler, Texas. The outlet reported that h…

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Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners
Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Some money matters never make it into the conversation, even between people who share their lives. A new survey reveals which financial secrets Americans are keeping quiet. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59 percent reported keeping a financial secret from others. TD Bank US commissioned the study. A bad credit score topped the list at 21 percent, followed by significant credit card debt at 16 percent. The findings cover secrets hidden from others generally, while 11 percent specifically reported a bank account their partner did not know about. Meanwhile, 30 percent …

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Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking
Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday bargains can come with a hidden cost, and scammers are counting on the seasonal rush to keep shoppers from looking closely. The FBI and Better Business Bureau warn that fraudulent offers, urgent messages, and convincing impersonators can put money and personal information at risk. The FBI says non-payment and non-delivery scams caused more than $503 million in reported losses in 2025. Those figures cover the full year, not just holiday shopping. In non-delivery scams, buyers pay for merchandise that never arrives. Non-payment scams target sellers who ship goods but never receive pa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button
Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button A familiar iPhone button could disappear from future models, potentially changing how users access some everyday shortcuts. Multiple reports suggest Apple is considering removing the standalone Action Button from new iPhones starting in the second half of 2027.  The coverage traces back to a claim from Weibo tipster Instant Digital, rather than an announcement from Apple. The proposed change would move the Action Button’s customizable functions into Camera Control, according to MacDailyNews. A single press would open the Camera app. Pressing and holding would trigger the user-assigne…

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