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Dead Dog, New Tricks: Virginia Politician Raises Hell Over Biscuit's Voting Rights A Virginia dog who has been dead for five years apparently has a new lease on political life. Her name was Biscuit. She was a beagle-hound mix. And according to paperwork bearing the governor's signature, the state apparently believed she was a convicted felon whose civil rights needed restoring. Now, a Virginia lawmaker is demanding answers about how a deceased family pet wound up at the center of a voting-rights controversy just days before Election Day. Del. Tom Garrett, a Republican representing parts of central Virginia, brought the unusual case to light after a constituent recei…

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Maryland Motorcyclist, 30, Killed In Sunday Afternoon Collision With SUV, Sheriff Says A Sunday afternoon motorcycle ride turned fatal for a 30-year-old Maryland man following a collision with an SUV. Millersville resident AJ Travis Watson died after the crash at the intersection of Route 4 and St. Leonard Road shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 1, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office. Investigators say Watson was riding north on his motorcycle when he collided with a Honda SUV driven by 64-year-old Lusby native Carloe Anne Hamel. Deputies and emergency medical personnel attempted to save Watson, who was rushed to CalvertHealth Medical Center, where he was pronounc…

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Man Fighting For His Life After Police Divers Pull Him From Water Near Key Bridge (VIDEO) Man Fighting For His Life After Police Divers Pull Him From Water Near Key Bridge (VIDEO) Man Fighting For His Life After Police Divers Pull Him From Water Near Key Bridge (VIDEO)
Man Fighting For His Life After Police Divers Pull Him From Water Near Key Bridge (Video) A man is fighting for his life after being pulled from the water near Key Bridge on Sunday. DC Fire and EMS crews were called on Nov. 1 to rescue a person near the 3300 block of Water Street NW, officials confirmed. With emergency boats on the scene, divers from the Metropolitan Police Department rescued the man near the bridge, officials said. Water Rescue: 3300 Block of Water Street NW@dcfireems responded for the report of one person in the water. @DCPoliceDept divers rescued one adult male from the water in the area of Key Bridge.Patient transported in critical condition. pic.twitte…

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Baby Killed In Virginia Crash Witnessed By 3-Year-Old Sister: 'Our Hearts Are Shattered' Baby Killed In Virginia Crash Witnessed By 3-Year-Old Sister: 'Our Hearts Are Shattered' Baby Killed In Virginia Crash Witnessed By 3-Year-Old Sister: 'Our Hearts Are Shattered'
Baby Killed In Virginia Crash Witnessed By 3-Year-Old Sister: 'Our Hearts Are Shattered' A Virginia family was supposed to be planning a first birthday party this December. Instead, they're planning a funeral. Nayilah Anamiko Butler was just 10 months old when she died following a crash on Spring Run Road in Chesterfield County on Wednesday, Oct. 28, leaving behind a grieving family and a 3-year-old sister who witnessed the tragedy. Four people were hospitalized following the collision, according to CBS 6. For Nayilah's grandmother, Constance Butler, the tragedy has brought an unimaginable responsibility: arranging a funeral for her granddaughter while seeking support for the …

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Armed, Dangerous Suspect Captured Following Virginia Search Sparked By 911 Call (UPDATED) Armed, Dangerous Suspect Captured Following Virginia Search Sparked By 911 Call (UPDATED) Armed, Dangerous Suspect Captured Following Virginia Search Sparked By 911 Call (UPDATED)
Armed, Dangerous Suspect Captured Following Virginia Search Sparked By 911 Call (Updated) A frantic 911 call with a woman screaming in the background sparked a massive search for an armed-and-dangerous suspect in Virginia who is now behind bars, authorities announced. Christian De Jesus Santiago, 30, of Manassas, was arrested Sunday evening, Nov. 1, following an alleged domestic assault that prompted an extensive search in the area of Conejo Way and Northstar Boulevard in Aldie, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were initially called to the 41000 block of Conejo Way around 11:55 a.m. after receiving a 911 hang-up call during which a woman could be heard …

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One Final Pint: Guinness Brewery In Maryland Set To Close After Eight Years One Final Pint: Guinness Brewery In Maryland Set To Close After Eight Years One Final Pint: Guinness Brewery In Maryland Set To Close After Eight Years
One Final Pint: Guinness Brewery In Maryland Set To Close After Eight Years Last call is coming for beer lovers in Maryland. After more than eight years, millions of visitors, and hundreds of beers, Guinness Open Gate Brewery is preparing to pour its final pints on Sunday, Nov. 1. That leaves customers just one more day to visit the popular brewery at 5001 Washington Blvd. in Halethorpe before it closes its doors for good. The closure marks the end of an experiment that brought one of Ireland's most recognizable brands to the heart of Maryland's craft brewing scene. Guinness opened the Baltimore County brewery in 2018, transforming the former Calvert distillery s…

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Massive Amazon Facility Along Virginia's I-95 Corridor Sold, But Retail Giant Isn't Leaving Massive Amazon Facility Along Virginia's I-95 Corridor Sold, But Retail Giant Isn't Leaving Massive Amazon Facility Along Virginia's I-95 Corridor Sold, But Retail Giant Isn't Leaving
Massive Amazon Facility Along Virginia's I-95 Corridor Sold, But Retail Giant Isn't Leaving A massive Amazon distribution center along Virginia's I-95 corridor has changed hands, but the online retail giant isn't going anywhere. The 629,018-square-foot facility at 220 Centreport Parkway in Stafford has been sold by Peterson Companies in a deal arranged by commercial real estate firm JLL, which announced the transaction on Thursday, Oct. 29. JLL did not disclose the purchase price or identify the buyer, though the company confirmed that it also arranged financing for the acquisition. Amazon leases the entire facility, which was completed in 2022 on approximately 81.8 acres near I-…

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VA City Among 10 Best Places For Retirement In New Rankings: See Full List VA City Among 10 Best Places For Retirement In New Rankings: See Full List VA City Among 10 Best Places For Retirement In New Rankings: See Full List
VA City Among 10 Best Places For Retirement In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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55 Virginia Residents Can't Return Home After Firefighters Make Dangerous Discovery: DEVELOPING 55 Virginia Residents Can't Return Home After Firefighters Make Dangerous Discovery: DEVELOPING 55 Virginia Residents Can't Return Home After Firefighters Make Dangerous Discovery: DEVELOPING
55 Virginia Residents Can't Return Home After Firefighters Make Dangerous Discovery: Developing What started as a routine call for firefighters in Virginia ended with nearly five dozen people being forced from their homes. It wasn't a fire that drove them out, either. Approximately 55 residents at the Purcellville East Apartments in Loudoun County have been displaced after firefighters discovered damaged staircases that ultimately led inspectors to declare 24 apartments unsafe. The trouble began Sunday, Oct. 25, when Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews were called to one of the buildings on North 16th Street for an unrelated service call. While they were there, something caught the…

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Firefighter Hospitalized As Raging Inferno Tears Through Maryland Property (PHOTOS) Firefighter Hospitalized As Raging Inferno Tears Through Maryland Property (PHOTOS) Firefighter Hospitalized As Raging Inferno Tears Through Maryland Property (PHOTOS)
Firefighter Hospitalized As Raging Inferno Tears Through Maryland Property (Photos) A firefighter was hospitalized after a massive blaze ripped through a Maryland property, sending flames shooting through the roof as crews from four counties rushed to contain the inferno. Howard County Fire and Rescue crews were called early on Monday, Nov. 2, following reports of a barn fire that quickly became a major operation.  The intensity of the blaze prompted a response that extended well beyond Howard County, with firefighters from Montgomery, Carroll, and Frederick counties joining the effort to bring the flames under control. Howard County Fire and Rescue During the resp…

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Killer At Large After Man Stabbed To Death In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING) Killer At Large After Man Stabbed To Death In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING) Killer At Large After Man Stabbed To Death In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING)
Killer At Large After Man Stabbed To Death In Maryland: Police (Developing) A man was stabbed to death in Maryland in the middle of the night, and his killer remains on the loose, police say. Montgomery County Police officers responded to the 11300 block of Elkin Street in Wheaton shortly after midnight on Monday, Nov. 2, where they found a man suffering from an apparent stab wound. Officers immediately began lifesaving efforts, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the department. As of Monday morning, no arrests had been made, and police had not released any information about a possible suspect. The victim's identity is being withheld pe…

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Two Killed In Halloween Night Maryland Crash, Teen Airlifted As Police Probe Speed (DEVELOPING) Two Killed In Halloween Night Maryland Crash, Teen Airlifted As Police Probe Speed (DEVELOPING) Two Killed In Halloween Night Maryland Crash, Teen Airlifted As Police Probe Speed (DEVELOPING)
Two Killed In Halloween Night Maryland Crash, Teen Airlifted As Police Probe Speed (Developing) Halloween night turned deadly on a Maryland roadway, where two people riding together were killed in a crash that sent a teenage driver to a trauma center by helicopter. Kimberly Anne Miller, 60, and Brian Walter Miller, 61, both of Fallston, died at the scene of the Saturday, Oct. 31 collision in Harford County, according to Maryland State Police. A third person, 19-year-old Matthew Thomson Howard Waylett, of Monkton, survived the crash and was flown to a trauma center by a Maryland State Police helicopter.  Authorities have not provided an update on his condition. Now, investigator…

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Rutgers Frat House Assault Among 2 Attacks On Halloween Night, Campus Police Say Rutgers Frat House Assault Among 2 Attacks On Halloween Night, Campus Police Say Rutgers Frat House Assault Among 2 Attacks On Halloween Night, Campus Police Say
Rutgers Frat House Assault Among 2 Attacks On Halloween Night, Campus Police Say Two people affiliated with Rutgers University were hospitalized following separate assaults near the College Avenue campus in New Brunswick early Sunday, Nov. 1, including one involving an edged weapon, authorities said. The attacks happened between midnight and 1:30 a.m., according to Rutgers University Police Chief Kenneth Cop. In the first incident, a victim was walking along Stone Street when he got into a verbal exchange with a group of unidentified men, police said. The argument turned physical, and the victim was punched and struck with an edged object before the attackers fled …

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Firefighter Hospitalized As Flames Rip Through Roof Of Virginia Home (PHOTOS) Firefighter Hospitalized As Flames Rip Through Roof Of Virginia Home (PHOTOS) Firefighter Hospitalized As Flames Rip Through Roof Of Virginia Home (PHOTOS)
Firefighter Hospitalized As Flames Rip Through Roof Of Virginia Home (Photos) A raging house fire in Virginia sent flames shooting through the roof and a firefighter to the hospital. Shortly after 2:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, firefighters were dispatched to a two-story home on Basalt Drive near Stafford Village Parkway, according to Stafford County Fire and Rescue officials. By the time the first crews arrived, heavy flames and smoke were pouring from both the front and rear of the house. Photos released by the department show flames shooting high above the roofline as thick, black smoke billowed into the sky. Firefighters immediately launched an aggressive attack…

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$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win
$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win Aldi is giving away $10,000 in free groceries to a lucky shopper with impressive holiday decorating skills. The discount supermarket chain announced its new "Aldi Deck-Out" contest in a news release on Monday, Nov. 2. The nationwide competition challenges shoppers to transform their homes into elaborate holiday displays with "Aldi-inspired flair." Participants can decorate Christmas trees, front porches, staircases, and other home spaces with Aldi-themed decorations. "When it comes to showing their love for Aldi, our fans never hold back," said Aldi communications director Bridget Koz…

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Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Krispy Kreme is offering something on Election Day that people across the political spectrum can agree on: free doughnuts. The doughnut chain will give away one free Original Glazed doughnut who tell employees they voted or show an "I Voted" sticker at participating shops nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Krispy Kreme announced the Election Day giveaway on Monday, Nov. 2. The freebie is limited to one doughnut per person while supplies last, and no purchase is necessary. "Showing up for our communities – whether by voting or volunteering at the polls – is worth celebrating," said chief b…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check
Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination, prompting consumers to check their bottles before taking another capsule. Vitality Works Inc., of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, according to its company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall covers 120-count white plastic bottles bearing lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028. Both identifiers are printed on the bottom of the bottle. The listed UPC is 9948252099. Consumers…

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Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning
Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled over possible lead contamination, prompting shoppers to check their pantry shelves. New York-based SLR Food Distribution Inc., headquartered in Hicksville on Long Island, is voluntarily recalling Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall followed testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, which found elevated lead levels in a product sample. No illnesses had been reported when the company announced the recall Thursday, Oct. 29. Consumers should stop using the recalle…

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Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get
Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl is offering a special Thanksgiving meal deal as families navigate higher grocery prices before the holiday. The discount supermarket chain will offer a Thanksgiving dinner for up to 10 people for $34.40. The promotion will run from Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Wednesday, Nov. 25. The meal includes a 14-pound turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and other Thanksgiving dinner staples. "Thanksgiving is about bringing people together, and we believe families deserve more to value — more food, more savings, and more confidence in the prices they pay," chief customer offic…

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$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win
$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win Aldi is giving away $10,000 in free groceries to a lucky shopper with impressive holiday decorating skills. The discount supermarket chain announced its new "Aldi Deck-Out" contest in a news release on Monday, Nov. 2. The nationwide competition challenges shoppers to transform their homes into elaborate holiday displays with "Aldi-inspired flair." Participants can decorate Christmas trees, front porches, staircases, and other home spaces with Aldi-themed decorations. "When it comes to showing their love for Aldi, our fans never hold back," said Aldi communications director Bridget Koz…

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Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How
Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Krispy Kreme is offering something on Election Day that people across the political spectrum can agree on: free doughnuts. The doughnut chain will give away one free Original Glazed doughnut who tell employees they voted or show an "I Voted" sticker at participating shops nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Krispy Kreme announced the Election Day giveaway on Monday, Nov. 2. The freebie is limited to one doughnut per person while supplies last, and no purchase is necessary. "Showing up for our communities – whether by voting or volunteering at the polls – is worth celebrating," said chief b…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check
Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination, prompting consumers to check their bottles before taking another capsule. Vitality Works Inc., of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, according to its company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall covers 120-count white plastic bottles bearing lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028. Both identifiers are printed on the bottom of the bottle. The listed UPC is 9948252099. Consumers…

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Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning
Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled over possible lead contamination, prompting shoppers to check their pantry shelves. New York-based SLR Food Distribution Inc., headquartered in Hicksville on Long Island, is voluntarily recalling Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall followed testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, which found elevated lead levels in a product sample. No illnesses had been reported when the company announced the recall Thursday, Oct. 29. Consumers should stop using the recalle…

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Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get
Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl is offering a special Thanksgiving meal deal as families navigate higher grocery prices before the holiday. The discount supermarket chain will offer a Thanksgiving dinner for up to 10 people for $34.40. The promotion will run from Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Wednesday, Nov. 25. The meal includes a 14-pound turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and other Thanksgiving dinner staples. "Thanksgiving is about bringing people together, and we believe families deserve more to value — more food, more savings, and more confidence in the prices they pay," chief customer offic…

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20-Year-Old Pilot ID'd As One Of 9 Victims In Florida Jet Crash 20-Year-Old Pilot ID'd As One Of 9 Victims In Florida Jet Crash 20-Year-Old Pilot ID'd As One Of 9 Victims In Florida Jet Crash
20-Year-Old Pilot ID'd As One Of 9 Victims In Florida Jet Crash Before she was old enough to drive, a young South Florida student had already earned a distinction few teenagers can claim. Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, 20, also known as Nathalia Gadelha, has been identified by multiple reports as the co-pilot killed in a Learjet 60 crash that left all nine people aboard dead. The FAA, NTSB, and local officials had not publicly released the names of the other victims. Gadelha earned her private pilot’s license in October 2023, at age 17, before receiving her driver’s license, WPEC CBS 12 in Boca Raton reported, sharing an interview it did with her whe…

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Steve Ellis Dies: Singer Behind Enduring Pop Classic 'Everlasting Love' Steve Ellis Dies: Singer Behind Enduring Pop Classic 'Everlasting Love' Steve Ellis Dies: Singer Behind Enduring Pop Classic 'Everlasting Love'
Steve Ellis Dies: Singer Behind Enduring Pop Classic 'Everlasting Love' Music lovers are mourning the loss of a singer whose signature song has endured for decades. Steve Ellis, the teenage frontman for London band Love Affair, died Friday, Oct. 30, at age 76 after complications from a chronic illness, according to an announcement posted to his official Facebook page. Ellis died peacefully Friday evening with loved ones present, the announcement said. He is survived by his wife, Val. Love Affair reached No. 1 on the UK singles chart in 1967 with its cover of "Everlasting Love," knocking the Beatles’ "Hello, Goodbye" from the top spot. The band also hit No. 1 w…

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Martha Stewart Issues Apology After Deleting Post, Saying She 'Really Screwed Up' Martha Stewart Issues Apology After Deleting Post, Saying She 'Really Screwed Up' Martha Stewart Issues Apology After Deleting Post, Saying She 'Really Screwed Up'
Martha Stewart Issues Apology After Deleting Post, Saying She 'Really Screwed Up' Martha Stewart has delivered a blunt apology after a deleted holiday post landed the lifestyle mogul in hot water. Stewart, 85, acknowledged on Instagram that her first response to criticism of her Halloween costume had fallen short. “It’s hard to admit when you’ve really screwed up,” Stewart wrote. “My earlier statement didn’t go far enough. I know many people are suffering economically. Wearing a costume like I did was insensitive and not funny. I am very sorry.” The controversy began on Halloween with a photo posted on Saturday, Oct. 31, showing Stewart dressed as a person experiencing …

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Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report
Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report A famous vacation destination can come with a premium price, but a new comparison identifies alternatives that could deliver a similar getaway for considerably less. Duel.com’s October report compared 16 well-known destinations with lower-cost counterparts and estimated daily spending for one adult. Maiori, Italy, led the comparison by percentage savings. Breckenridge, Colorado, offered the largest dollar reduction among the destination pairs. The analysis priced well-reviewed three- or four-star hotels on identical dates within each pair. Food and drink estimates used a fixed basket of me…

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America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small Village Is Top Choice
America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small Village Is Top Choice A small village with a big habit of helping others has earned a national honor for making kindness part of everyday life. Liverpool, New York, about 5 miles north of Syracuse, is Reader’s Digest’s Nicest Place in America for 2026. The magazine’s winning profile highlights residents whose generosity reaches well beyond their own streets. Liverpool (marked in red) is located just north of Syracuse in central New York. It sits beside Onondaga Lake. Google Maps The annual contest, launched in 2017, begins with reader nominations. Reader’s Digest’s editorial team vets the submissions and…

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