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You Can Audition For 'American Idol' Virtually — As Long As You Were Born Between These Dates You Can Audition For 'American Idol' Virtually — As Long As You Were Born Between These Dates
You Can Audition For 'American Idol' Virtually — As Long As You Were Born Between These Dates Are you the next "American Idol?" The popular ABC singing competition is holding virtual auditions for the upcoming season this month and next. As long as you are of a certain age (scroll down for audition dates). According to the "American Idol" casting application website, contestants must be born between June 2, 1995 and Feb. 15, 2010.  Additionally, contestants must be legal U.S. residents authorized to participate in the entire competition. Auditions for residents in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania via Zoom will be Wednesday, Aug. 21.  Virginia re…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$1.5M Con: Ex-Employee Admits Defrauding CT Insurance Company $1.5M Con: Ex-Employee Admits Defrauding CT Insurance Company
$1.5M Con: Ex-Employee Admits Defrauding CT Insurance Company A former employee from Pennsylvania admitted to defrauding a Connecticut insurance company to the tune of $1.5 million. James Keating, age 52, of Paoli, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in New Haven federal court on Tuesday, July 30. Prosecutors said Keating – who served as assistant vice president and a surety bond claims handler at Hartford County-based Allied World Insurance Company in Farmington – created a shell company to bill Allied World for unnecessary claims work that was never performed. Between 2017 and 2021, he also solicited and received kickbacks from Allied World…

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by Michael Mashburn
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FDA Recalls Ground Cinnamon Over Lead Contamination FDA Recalls Ground Cinnamon Over Lead Contamination
FDA Recalls Ground Cinnamon Over Lead Contamination The FDA is recalling two brands of ground Cinnamon shipped out to several states due to elevated levels of lead. Both Advance Food International, Inc. of Maspeth, NY, and American Spices, LLC. of Ozone Park, NY, recalled the products Shahzada's Cinnamon powder was distributed to retailers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts between Jan. 1 and May 24. AFI's powder was distributed across the NYC area between Dec. 1, 2023 and May 15. ALB-USA Enterprises Recalls ALB Flavor Ground Cinnamon Because of Possible Health Risk https://t.co/FkvWx4vA9R pic.twitter.com/pG…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Vegetables, Bagged Salads Sold In 18 States Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns Vegetables, Bagged Salads Sold In 18 States Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns
Vegetables, Bagged Salads Sold In 18 States Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns A recall for a brand of vegetables and bagged salads has been expanded to 18 states due to possible Listeria contamination. Ohio-based Wiers Farm began its investigation in response to the Michigan Department of Agriculture's original findings, which led to the expansion.  Products in the expanded recall were packed between Friday, July through Friday, July 12. Vegetables that are part of the recall include cucumbers, green bell and jalapeno peppers, green beans, and cilantro. They were sold in a variety of different stores, including Walmart. For a full list of products, click…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Delco Girl Murdered By Accused Serial Killer Buried In Unmarked Grave, Fund Says Delco Girl Murdered By Accused Serial Killer Buried In Unmarked Grave, Fund Says
Delco Girl Murdered By Accused Serial Killer Buried In Unmarked Grave, Fund Says Jane Althoff was just 8 years old when she was killed at a Chester area carnival more than 70 years ago by an infamous alleged serial killer, according to organizers on GoFundMe.  Althoff went to the traveling fair in Trainer with her two brothers on April 25, 1951. Her brothers reported her missing when it was time to leave and they could not find her.  Hours later, police discovered her body in the cab of a carnival truck in a secluded area of the five-acre fairgrounds, organizers said. She had been choked or smothered to death some five hours previously, likely while …

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by Mac Bullock
Business
L.L. Bean Hiring For New Store In Central PA L.L. Bean Hiring For New Store In Central PA
L.L. Bean Hiring For New Store In Central PA Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Finally, Central Pennsylvania fans of L.L. Bean will be able to shop and work at the iconic outdoor gear company.  L.L. Bean announced on June 24, that it is slated to open one of its three new locations in the Mechanicsburg area in the Silver Springs Plaza in the fall of 2024.  This will be the four L.L. Bean in Pennsylvania, as the company already has stores in Center Valley, King of Prussia, and Pittsburgh.  The Maine-based chain is also opening its first location in Indiana and a branch in Connecticut this fall.  The century-old bus…

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by Jillian Pikora