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Second Suspect Caught After Three-Person Crew Boosts AC Units In Capital Region: Police Second Suspect Caught After Three-Person Crew Boosts AC Units In Capital Region: Police Second Suspect Caught After Three-Person Crew Boosts AC Units In Capital Region: Police
Second Suspect Caught After Three-Person Crew Boosts AC Units In Capital Region: Police A second suspect has been arrested after a three-person crew stole air conditioners from a Capital Region building, police said. Donald J. Gendron III, 40, of Troy, was captured Friday, Sept. 25, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office said. Gendron conspired with two other people to steal the air conditioning units from a building on Corporate Drive in Halfmoon on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the sheriff’s office said. The crew also damaged another building during their unorthodox heist, investigators said. The air conditioners were worth more than $3,000, and the property damage cost exceeded $1,500,…

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Florida Woman Rams State Police Vehicle After 20-Mile Chase Through Capital Region: Troopers Florida Woman Rams State Police Vehicle After 20-Mile Chase Through Capital Region: Troopers Florida Woman Rams State Police Vehicle After 20-Mile Chase Through Capital Region: Troopers
Florida Woman Rams State Police Vehicle After 20-Mile Chase Through Capital Region: Troopers A Florida woman high on drugs led police on a 20-mile car chase through the Capital District before she was finally captured, authorities said. Angelina J. Lopez, 50, of Lake Wales, FL, was traveling on State Route 9H through Kinderhook in a 2024 Volkswagen when state troopers attempted to pull her over around 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, New York State Police said. But Lopez fled the traffic stop and continued south on Route 9H, police said. The pursuit lasted until she reached the intersection of U.S. Route 9 and County Road 19 in Livingston, authorities said. Lopez came to a brief stop …

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Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall
Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Nearly 30,000 Cadillac SUVs are being recalled because a power window problem can cause someone to get pinched, federal regulators said. General Motors issued the recall for 29,347 Cadillac OPTIQ electric vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Sept. 24. The recall affects certain 2025 through 2027 models. The issue involves the front windows when they're closed with the key fob's express-up function, according to the NHTSA. The windows may fail to detect an obstruction and automatically reverse during the final 13 millimeters of upwa…

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TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports
TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports Transportation Security Administration agents checking boarding passes and identification won't be allowed to sit while working at checkpoints nationwide, according to reports. TSA is removing chairs from travel document checker podiums at airport security entrances, CNN reported on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The change has already started at most commercial airports, according to the American Federation of Government Employees, which represents TSA screeners. The union said it learned about the decision from its members and criticized the move as a "disregard for workers' rights and safe…

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NJ Rep Intentionally Got Pregnant Despite Facing 17 Years In Prison NJ Rep Intentionally Got Pregnant Despite Facing 17 Years In Prison NJ Rep Intentionally Got Pregnant Despite Facing 17 Years In Prison
NJ Rep Intentionally Got Pregnant Despite Facing 17 Years In Prison New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver isn't putting her life on hold. The Newark Democrat says she made the decision to get pregnant despite facing federal charges that could carry up to 17 years in prison if convicted. “People might find it crazy that even though I’m facing 17 years in prison, I made the decision to get pregnant," she said on X this week. "But, at the end of the day, this is something I couldn’t let be consumed by this administration. I refuse to let them take my joy or my future.” McIver's second child with husband Khalif Thomas comes as she continues fighting a three-count fe…

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These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study
These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study Several Northeast communities are among the best small cities to live in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best Small Cities in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The list compared 1,318 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 using 45 measures of livability. The personal finance website based its rankings on five main categories: affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and safety. Each category accounted for 20 points in a city's overall score. The Boston suburb of Lexington, Massachusetts, took the top spot nat…

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Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains
Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains A powerful nor'easter uncovered what's believed to be a large piece of a ship that wrecked more than 140 years ago. The storm exposed wooden wreckage along the south shore of Nantucket, Massachusetts, on Saturday, Sept. 26. The remains are believed to be from the Warren Sawyer, a three-masted wooden schooner that sank off the island's coast in December 1884. The discovery was first reported by the Nantucket Current on Saturday, Sept. 26. Jason Graziadei, the newspaper's editor-in-chief, spotted the large wooden beams held together by iron fastenings near Miacomet Beach. …

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Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper
Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper The leaves are changing. Kids are back in school. The calendar is filling up with festive parties, holiday gatherings and game-day get-togethers. And this fall, there’s another reason to celebrate: exciting new ways to save on groceries and everyday essentials. Market 32 and Price Chopper are bringing big value to the season, lowering prices on more than 1,000 items across the store. Whether it’s on the grocery list for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks, that means even more opportunities for customers to shop without stretching their budgets. More savings? Yes, please! Because let’s face …

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College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa A 21-year-old University of Georgia senior survived a fall from an eighth-floor apartment window after apparently striking a metal bench on the way down, police said. Kristen Sargent fell at Rambler Athens Apartments at 558 W. Broad St. around 7:37 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, according to an Athens-Clarke County Police Department field case report.  The incident happened just after the Georgia Bulldogs had won a game against the Oklahoma Sooners, Sargent's father, Richard Sargent, told WSB-TV. Richard said he later heard his daughter talking to one of her friends: “Hey, I'm alive. I…

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Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure
Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target is cutting prices on nearly 2,000 items as families continue tightening their budgets amid stubborn inflation and economic stress. The retailer announced the latest round of price reductions in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The cuts cover clothing and shoes for women, men, infants, and toddlers, along with bedding and other home products. Some items are now priced at least 20% lower than in the fall of 2025, according to Target. "Guests are looking for great products at an incredible value, and that's an important part of what we aim to deliver every day," said chief me…

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Bronx-Raised Attorney, Long Island Husband Among 4 Americans Killed In Greece Blast Bronx-Raised Attorney, Long Island Husband Among 4 Americans Killed In Greece Blast Bronx-Raised Attorney, Long Island Husband Among 4 Americans Killed In Greece Blast
Bronx-Raised Attorney, Long Island Husband Among 4 Americans Killed In Greece Blast A Bronx-raised attorney and her husband, a Long Island native, were among four American tourists killed in an explosion near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Florida Hoxha grew up in the Bronx and was a senior attorney at the New York Legal Assistance Group, according to ABC News. Her husband, Ian Alexander Kirkpatrick, was from Huntington and attended Huntington High School from 2003 to 2007, according to his LinkedIn profile. Hoxha and Kirkpatrick were killed alongside Hoxha’s brother, Florin Hoxha, and his wife, Erisa Cani, on Friday, Sept. 25, when an early-morning explosion destroyed a…

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Stolen Car Flagged By License Plate Reader In Capital Region, Duo Busted Inside: Police Stolen Car Flagged By License Plate Reader In Capital Region, Duo Busted Inside: Police Stolen Car Flagged By License Plate Reader In Capital Region, Duo Busted Inside: Police
Stolen Car Flagged By License Plate Reader In Capital Region, Duo Busted Inside: Police A Capital Region man and woman were arrested after they were pulled over in a stolen car early Tuesday, Sept. 29, police said. Anthony W. Beddow, 38, and Tiffany N. Almy, 35, both of Ballston Spa, were stopped just before 2 a.m. Tuesday in Clifton Park, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office said. An automated license plate reader scanned the car Beddow and Almy were in and alerted police about a stolen vehicle, authorities said. After they were pulled over, Beddow and Almy were charged with fourth-degree possession of stolen property, cops said. Beddow and Almy had the vehicle with “intent …

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Two Children Killed In Amish Buggy Crash In New York, Several More Hurt: Police Two Children Killed In Amish Buggy Crash In New York, Several More Hurt: Police Two Children Killed In Amish Buggy Crash In New York, Several More Hurt: Police
Two Children Killed In Amish Buggy Crash In New York, Several More Hurt: Police The two Amish children were killed on their way to school when a Dodge slammed into their horse-drawn buggy in New York, authorities said. Anna J. Hershberger, 13, and Moses J. Hershberger, 7, were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash Friday, Sept. 25 in Richland, New York State Police said Monday, Sept. 28. The two Hershberger children were among nine children inside the two destroyed buggies, investigators said. A 9-year-old girl was hospitalized in critical condition at Upstate University Hospital and was upgraded to stable by Monday, police said. A 47-year-old Sandy Creek woman wa…

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Starbucks Closes NY Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes NY Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes NY Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List
Starbucks Closes NY Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Dozens of Starbucks cafés across the Northeast have closed as the coffee giant moves ahead with a major restructuring plan. StarbucksEverywhere.net, a website tracking the chain's locations, published a list of the roughly 250 locations closing in late September. Starbucks announced plans to shutter the North American cafés on Thursday, Sept. 24. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is focused on improving the customer experience. Starbucks is in the middle of a major remodeling push, upgrading more than 1,000 coffeehouses since late 2025…

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Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu
Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' is getting into the Halloween spirit with a new lineup of spooky drinks. The coffee chain launched its Halloween menu on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The limited-time lineup is available nationwide at participating Dunkin' locations while supplies last. The menu is led by the new Green Apple Dunkin' Zero, a zero-sugar energy drink made with green apple flavor and sparkling water. Dunkin' is also using the drink as the base for three other new options: Midnight Apple Dunkin' Zero with blackberry flavor, Candy Kiss Dunkin' Zero with mango flavor, and Orchard Twist Dunkin' Zero with peach…

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Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report
Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts is ending its controversial BuzzBallz collaboration over concerns that the canned cocktails could appeal to children, according to a report. Parent company Mars Inc. has canceled all planned marketing for the limited-edition Pop-Tarts BuzzBallz, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Mars also confirmed that the drinks are no longer being produced. BuzzBallz, owned by Sazerac Co., is known for premixed cocktails sold in brightly colored, ball-shaped cans. The Pop-Tarts versions featured blue branding similar to the pastry's packaging. The drinks contained 15% alc…

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New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products
New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products A packaged food product distributed across several states is now the focus of a federal recall, prompting consumers to check their pantries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday, Sept. 25, that Sempio Food Services Inc. is recalling about 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew imported from the Republic of Korea without receiving required import reinspection. The recall involves 31.75-ounce pouches, packaged in cardboard boxes, of “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Classic” and “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Rich.” The products wer…

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Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans
Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is combining two of its signature menu items in a new sandwich with a sweet twist. The chain announced the new Honey Chicken Biscuit in a news release on Monday, Sept. 28. The sandwich is available nationwide at participating restaurants. The $5 sandwich features Popeyes chicken served on a larger version of the chain's buttermilk biscuit with two packets of honey sauce. "At Popeyes, quality and bold flavor guide everything we do, and we're always looking for new ways to bring our most iconic items together," said chief marketing officer Matt Rubin. "The Honey Chi…

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Starbucks Closes NY Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes NY Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes NY Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List
Starbucks Closes NY Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Dozens of Starbucks cafés across the Northeast have closed as the coffee giant moves ahead with a major restructuring plan. StarbucksEverywhere.net, a website tracking the chain's locations, published a list of the roughly 250 locations closing in late September. Starbucks announced plans to shutter the North American cafés on Thursday, Sept. 24. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is focused on improving the customer experience. Starbucks is in the middle of a major remodeling push, upgrading more than 1,000 coffeehouses since late 2025…

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Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu
Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' is getting into the Halloween spirit with a new lineup of spooky drinks. The coffee chain launched its Halloween menu on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The limited-time lineup is available nationwide at participating Dunkin' locations while supplies last. The menu is led by the new Green Apple Dunkin' Zero, a zero-sugar energy drink made with green apple flavor and sparkling water. Dunkin' is also using the drink as the base for three other new options: Midnight Apple Dunkin' Zero with blackberry flavor, Candy Kiss Dunkin' Zero with mango flavor, and Orchard Twist Dunkin' Zero with peach…

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Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report
Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts is ending its controversial BuzzBallz collaboration over concerns that the canned cocktails could appeal to children, according to a report. Parent company Mars Inc. has canceled all planned marketing for the limited-edition Pop-Tarts BuzzBallz, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Mars also confirmed that the drinks are no longer being produced. BuzzBallz, owned by Sazerac Co., is known for premixed cocktails sold in brightly colored, ball-shaped cans. The Pop-Tarts versions featured blue branding similar to the pastry's packaging. The drinks contained 15% alc…

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New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products
New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products A packaged food product distributed across several states is now the focus of a federal recall, prompting consumers to check their pantries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday, Sept. 25, that Sempio Food Services Inc. is recalling about 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew imported from the Republic of Korea without receiving required import reinspection. The recall involves 31.75-ounce pouches, packaged in cardboard boxes, of “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Classic” and “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Rich.” The products wer…

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Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans
Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is combining two of its signature menu items in a new sandwich with a sweet twist. The chain announced the new Honey Chicken Biscuit in a news release on Monday, Sept. 28. The sandwich is available nationwide at participating restaurants. The $5 sandwich features Popeyes chicken served on a larger version of the chain's buttermilk biscuit with two packets of honey sauce. "At Popeyes, quality and bold flavor guide everything we do, and we're always looking for new ways to bring our most iconic items together," said chief marketing officer Matt Rubin. "The Honey Chi…

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College Hockey Player On Life Support As Teammates Flag Workout Safety Concerns College Hockey Player On Life Support As Teammates Flag Workout Safety Concerns College Hockey Player On Life Support As Teammates Flag Workout Safety Concerns
College Hockey Player On Life Support As Teammates Flag Workout Safety Concerns A college hockey player is on life support after collapsing during a team workout, and teammates are challenging the school’s account of what happened, according to multiple reports. Matthew Mayich, 21, collapsed Thursday, Aug. 20, at Arizona State University’s Sun Angel Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.  His family’s attorney, Rob Carey, said he suffered exertional heatstroke and is unlikely to recover, KJZZ in Tempe reported. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound sophomore defenseman from Stoney Creek, Ontario, was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the sixth round of the 2023 NHL draft. Seven teammate…

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Papal Pep Talk: MLB Team Receives Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win Papal Pep Talk: MLB Team Receives Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win Papal Pep Talk: MLB Team Receives Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win
Papal Pep Talk: MLB Team Receives Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win A Major League Baseball team received rare encouragement from the Vatican before opening the playoffs with a win. Pope Leo XIV’s letter to Chicago White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf arrived Tuesday, Sept. 29, ahead of the team’s postseason opener, according to the club. The White Sox then defeated the Houston Astros, 6-3, in Game 1 of their American League wild-card series. The Chicago-born pontiff is a lifelong White Sox fan. His message, however, focused on something bigger than the scoreboard. The letter acknowledged the team’s tribute at Rate Field on Tuesday, Aug. 11, when a sold-out…

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New Details Emerge In Sudden Deaths Of 2 College Students At Ole Miss New Details Emerge In Sudden Deaths Of 2 College Students At Ole Miss New Details Emerge In Sudden Deaths Of 2 College Students At Ole Miss
New Details Emerge In Sudden Deaths Of 2 College Students At Ole Miss New information has been released after the sudden deaths of two Ole Miss students, though investigators are still working to determine what killed them. Aidan Hamilton, 18, and Robert Strang, 20, died Monday, Sept. 21. Hamilton was a freshman from Englewood, Colorado, and Strang was a junior from Atlanta, as Daily Voice previously reported. Hamilton was found unresponsive on campus, while Strang died off campus. Related report: Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss Court records describe pills recovered from both locations and purchases inve…

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US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When
US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When A familiar federal task that can require paperwork, photos, appointments, and long waits is slated for a digital overhaul. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday, Sept. 29, that the Trump administration plans to launch an online system for first-time US passport applications through newly launched America.gov. Rubio announced a December 2026 target time for the digital passport application. The planned service is expected to let applicants upload photos, submit applications, and follow their progress in real time. "A passport is more than just a travel document," Rubio said.…

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International Arrest Raises New Questions In FBI Hack Case International Arrest Raises New Questions In FBI Hack Case International Arrest Raises New Questions In FBI Hack Case
International Arrest Raises New Questions In FBI Hack Case An international investigation into claims involving sensitive federal data has taken a major turn. The FBI and Dutch National Police arrested an alleged leader of the hacking group ShinyHunters on Tuesday, Sept. 29. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the arrest and said investigators were pursuing follow-up leads worldwide. "As we speak, FBI teams are actively working with partners to obtain and execute more leads in the ongoing investigation based on this arrest," Patel stated on Tuesday morning. The arrest comes days after ShinyHunters claimed it breached the FBIJobs.gov portal and obta…

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