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NY Cocaine Ring Used 'Pizza,' 'Pies' As Drug Codes In Hudson Valley: AG James NY Cocaine Ring Used 'Pizza,' 'Pies' As Drug Codes In Hudson Valley: AG James NY Cocaine Ring Used 'Pizza,' 'Pies' As Drug Codes In Hudson Valley: AG James
NY Cocaine Ring Used 'Pizza,' 'Pies' As Drug Codes In Hudson Valley: AG James Ten people have been charged in a cocaine trafficking operation that authorities say supplied drugs throughout Orange and Ulster counties, sometimes using terms such as “pizza,” “pies,” and “water” as code for narcotics. The ten defendants face a combined 153 charges following an investigation led by the New York Attorney General's Organized Crime Task Force, Attorney General Letitia James announced on Wednesday, Sept. 30.  Investigators found more than one kilogram of cocaine with an estimated street value of $30,000, along with more than $12,500 in drug proceeds, according to the Att…

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12-, 15-Year-Olds Force Way Into Cake, Coffee Shops In Hudson Valley, Steal Property: Police 12-, 15-Year-Olds Force Way Into Cake, Coffee Shops In Hudson Valley, Steal Property: Police 12-, 15-Year-Olds Force Way Into Cake, Coffee Shops In Hudson Valley, Steal Property: Police
12-, 15-Year-Olds Force Way Into Cake, Coffee Shops In Hudson Valley, Steal Property: Police Two children have been arrested in connection with a burglary that targeted two businesses operating out of the same building in Orange County, police said.  The 12- and 15-year-old Newburgh residents were arrested on Thursday, Sept. 24, in connection with the burglary of Hudson Valley Cheesecake and Triple Shot Coffee at 257 Liberty St. in Newburgh, the city's police department announced on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The break-in happened during the night of Sept. 8, according to police. Officers were called to the building at around 11 a.m. the following morning and learned that two p…

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Man Hits Patrol Car, Injures Officer During NY Arrest — Then Tries Biting Police, Cops Say Man Hits Patrol Car, Injures Officer During NY Arrest — Then Tries Biting Police, Cops Say Man Hits Patrol Car, Injures Officer During NY Arrest — Then Tries Biting Police, Cops Say
Man Hits Patrol Car, Injures Officer During NY Arrest — Then Tries Biting Police, Cops Say A man is facing several charges after police say he fled a traffic stop in Orange County and then injured an officer while resisting arrest — and later tried to spit at and bite officers at the station.  Bronx resident Omar Overstreet, 28, was arrested following the incident on Tuesday morning, Sept. 29, the City of Newburgh Police Department announced on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The incident began at around 1:11 a.m., when a sergeant saw a red Dodge on South William Street with its driver's-side brake light out, according to police. When the sergeant tried to stop the Dodge, the departme…

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Duo Left Victim With Brain Injuries After NY Motel Beating: Here's Their Fates Duo Left Victim With Brain Injuries After NY Motel Beating: Here's Their Fates Duo Left Victim With Brain Injuries After NY Motel Beating: Here's Their Fates
Duo Left Victim With Brain Injuries After NY Motel Beating: Here's Their Fates Two men convicted in a brutal beating at a Sullivan County motel that left a victim with a fractured face and bleeding in his brain have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms.  Richard Olsen, 40, of Liberty, was sentenced to 15 years in prison, while Jonathan Nipitella, 45, of Kiamesha Lake, received 14 years, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced on Tuesday, Sept. 29.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, the case stemmed from an attack on Dylan Pascariello at the Knights Inn in Liberty on March 28, 2025.  Prosecutors said Olsen and Nipitella took p…

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Car Slams Into Business, Driver Arrested On DWI Suspicion In Rockland County Car Slams Into Business, Driver Arrested On DWI Suspicion In Rockland County Car Slams Into Business, Driver Arrested On DWI Suspicion In Rockland County
Car Slams Into Business, Driver Arrested On DWI Suspicion In Rockland County A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing into a Rockland County restaurant, village officials said.  The crash happened at 88 Orange Ave. in Suffern, next to the Tequila Sal Y Limon Mexican restaurant, around 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to Suffern Mayor Michael Curley.  Suffern Police and firefighters responded immediately and secured the scene, Curley said. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the mayor. The driver's name was not released.  No residents were injured, and the …

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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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$270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials $270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials $270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials
$270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials A major project aimed at protecting Metro-North's Hudson Line from flooding, mudslides, and other extreme weather is moving forward, with nearly $20 million awarded to begin designing the improvements.  The MTA announced this week that it awarded a $19.7 million design contract for work along the Hudson Line between Spuyten Duyvil in the Bronx and Hastings-on-Hudson.  The project is part of a broader $800 million resiliency effort included in the MTA's 2025-2029 Capital Plan, MTA officials said. The specific project moving into design is expected to cost $270 million and will…

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Bicyclist, 18, Faces Facial Reconstruction After Being Hit By Truck In Hudson Valley Bicyclist, 18, Faces Facial Reconstruction After Being Hit By Truck In Hudson Valley Bicyclist, 18, Faces Facial Reconstruction After Being Hit By Truck In Hudson Valley
Bicyclist, 18, Faces Facial Reconstruction After Being Hit By Truck In Hudson Valley An 18-year-old woman who was airlifted to a hospital after being struck by a pickup truck while riding her bicycle in Orange County is now facing extensive surgery and a long recovery.  The victim, whom friends identified only as Alyse, 18, was riding her bicycle on Route 209 in Deerpark on her way home when she was struck on Saturday, Sept. 19.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, New York State Police said the crash happened at around 8:51 p.m. A 54-year-old Port Jervis resident was driving a Chevrolet pickup north on Route 209 when he struck Alyse, who was riding south in th…

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College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa: Reports College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa: Reports College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa: Reports
College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa: Reports A 21-year-old college student miraculously survived an eight-story fall out of her apartment window, which happened while dancing on a couch near the window, NBC News reports. Kristin Sargent, a McLean, VA native and senior at the University of Georgia, fell at approximately 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, from an open window at the Rambler Athens Apartments in Athens, GA, landing on the pool deck below, Athens-Clarke County police told the outlet. First responders found Sargent on the ground near the pool and determined she likely struck a metal bench when she fell, as the armrest had broke…

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No Stabbing At NY High School, Police Say — Here's What Really Happened No Stabbing At NY High School, Police Say — Here's What Really Happened No Stabbing At NY High School, Police Say — Here's What Really Happened
No Stabbing At NY High School, Police Say — Here's What Really Happened Police said an incident that left a student injured at a Westchester County high school was not a stabbing despite rumors that spread over social media.  The incident happened at Sleepy Hollow High School at around 11:57 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to the Village of Sleepy Hollow Police Department.  A student reached into a friend's backpack and accidentally cut their hand on an item inside the bag, police said. After learning about the incident, police investigated by taking a look at school surveillance footage and speaking with a witness.  That investigation…

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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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Yonkers Man Charged With Murder Of His Father: Police Yonkers Man Charged With Murder Of His Father: Police Yonkers Man Charged With Murder Of His Father: Police
Yonkers Man Charged With Murder Of His Father: Police A Yonkers man has been charged with murder after police say he fatally stabbed his 61-year-old father inside a home before fleeing. Rami Ahmad, 31, was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Hekmat Ahmad, Yonkers police said. Officers responded to 102 Smart Ave. in Yonkers around 7:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, on a report of a stabbing, police said. They found Hekmat Ahmad suffering from apparent stab wounds. Officers and medical personnel performed CPR before he was taken to Westchester Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said. Investigators determined Hekmat…

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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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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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National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing
National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing Cafés, restaurants, and retailers are celebrating National Coffee Day with plenty of freebies and deals! National Coffee Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The annual holiday celebrates one of the most popular drinks in the US. The earliest credible evidence of coffee drinking dates to the middle of the 15th century at Sufi monasteries around Mokha in Yemen, according to National Day Calendar. Monks roasted coffee seeds and brewed coffee using methods similar to those used today. Yemeni traders brought coffee from Ethiopia and began cultivating it in Yemen. Coffee later spread to Euro…

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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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National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing
National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing Cafés, restaurants, and retailers are celebrating National Coffee Day with plenty of freebies and deals! National Coffee Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The annual holiday celebrates one of the most popular drinks in the US. The earliest credible evidence of coffee drinking dates to the middle of the 15th century at Sufi monasteries around Mokha in Yemen, according to National Day Calendar. Monks roasted coffee seeds and brewed coffee using methods similar to those used today. Yemeni traders brought coffee from Ethiopia and began cultivating it in Yemen. Coffee later spread to Euro…

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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: This MLB Team Receives Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win Papal Pep Talk: This MLB Team Receives Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win Papal Pep Talk: This MLB Team Receives Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win
Papal Pep Talk: This 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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