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Krispy Kreme Unveils St. Patrick's Day Treats, Giveaways: How To Get Free Doughnuts Krispy Kreme Unveils St. Patrick's Day Treats, Giveaways: How To Get Free Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme Unveils St. Patrick's Day Treats, Giveaways: How To Get Free Doughnuts Krispy Kreme is rolling out festive treats and lucky giveaways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The chain's limited-time St. Patrick's Day Doughnut Collection is available nationwide from Tuesday, March 10, through Tuesday, March 17. The seasonal lineup includes four themed doughnuts inspired by the holiday. The St. Patrick's specials come after recent promotions for Krispy Kreme, including a Valentine's Day collection, Oreo-flavored doughnuts, and free dozens for the day after the start of Daylight Saving Time. "We're not just bringing delicious doughnuts to St. Patrick's Day celebrations …

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
Former PTA VP Stole $10K From Long Island School Group, DA Says Former PTA VP Stole $10K From Long Island School Group, DA Says
Former PTA VP Stole $10K From Long Island School Group, DA Says A former Long Island elementary school PTA vice president is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from the organization while serving in a leadership role, Suffolk County prosecutors said. Hope Livingston, 50, of Sag Harbor, was arrested and arraigned Tuesday, March 3, on a charge of felony grand larceny, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. Prosecutors allege Livingston unlawfully used PTA funds for personal expenses during her time as co-treasurer and later vice president of the Sag Harbor Elementary School PTA. Livingston served as PTA co-treasurer from July 2021 to June 2022 a…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Daylight Saving Time Is Coming: When To 'Spring Ahead' Daylight Saving Time Is Coming: When To 'Spring Ahead'
Daylight Saving Time Is Coming: When To 'Spring Ahead' If your mornings already feel too early, brace yourself. Daylight Saving Time is back next month, and it will bring later sunsets, darker early mornings, and the annual ritual of wondering whether your microwave clock is worth fixing. Americans will “spring ahead” on Sunday, March 8, when clocks jump forward one hour. The shift happens at 2 a.m., when the time immediately becomes 3 a.m., meaning most people lose an hour of sleep overnight. Daylight Saving Time is observed in much of the US and begins every year on the second Sunday in March. It is designed to provide more daylight in the ev…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Food Pyramid Flipped: Trump Admin. Elevates Red Meat, Dairy In New Guidelines Food Pyramid Flipped: Trump Admin. Elevates Red Meat, Dairy In New Guidelines
Food Pyramid Flipped: Trump Admin. Elevates Red Meat, Dairy In New Guidelines The Trump administration unveiled a sweeping rewrite of the federal government's dietary guidelines, urging Americans to eat more protein, embrace full-fat dairy, and avoid highly processed foods. Federal officials released the new "Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030" on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The guidelines reverse years of advice warning against red meat and high-fat foods, elevating steak, cheese, and whole milk to prominent roles in what the Trump administration considers a healthy diet. As the federal government's official nutrition guidance, the dietary guidel…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Ted Cruz Pushing To Raise Pilot Retirement Age: Here's Why Ted Cruz Pushing To Raise Pilot Retirement Age: Here's Why
Ted Cruz Pushing To Raise Pilot Retirement Age: Here's Why Sen. Ted Cruz is urging President Donald Trump to support raising the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots to 67, which a major union has condemned. Cruz, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, sent a letter to Trump, Reuters reported. The request comes right as the United Nations holds an important aviation meeting in Montreal. The Texas Republican is asking the Trump administration to support a proposal from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to raise the global pilot retirement age. "America should lead on the international stage in support of raising, or …

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Former Yankees Star, World Series Champ Mark Teixeira Running For Congress Former Yankees Star, World Series Champ Mark Teixeira Running For Congress
Former Yankees Star, World Series Champ Mark Teixeira Running For Congress A former Major League Baseball star is taking a crack at politics. Mark Teixeira, a World Series champion with the New York Yankees, is running for Congress, launching a campaign in Texas’ 21st Congressional District, which includes portions of San Antonio, as a Republican. The seat opened after Rep. Chip Roy, a Republican, departed to campaign for Texas attorney general. The district is considered solidly Republican. “Big news: I’m ready to go!” Teixeira (pronounced tuh-SHARE-uh) wrote in a post on X announcing his bid on Thursday, Aug. 28. “As a lifelong conservative who loves this …

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by Joe Lombardi