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Stamford Teen Killed After Motorcycle Slams Into SUV An 18-year-old Connecticut motorcyclist was killed this week after crashing into an SUV, authorities said. The crash happened near High Ridge Road and Loveland Road in Stamford shortly before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. Police said the motorcycle was heading north on High Ridge Road.  A Toyota RAV4 driven by a 61-year-old Stamford resident was heading south and tried to turn onto Loveland Road when the motorcycle crashed into it.  The rider was thrown from his bike.  Paramedics took the Stamford teenage motorcyclist to Stamford Hospital, where doctors pronounced him d…

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CT Man Assaulted Motel Clerk At Gunpoint During Violent Robbery: Police CT Man Assaulted Motel Clerk At Gunpoint During Violent Robbery: Police CT Man Assaulted Motel Clerk At Gunpoint During Violent Robbery: Police
CT Man Assaulted Motel Clerk At Gunpoint During Violent Robbery: Police A Connecticut man faces kidnapping and robbery charges after two armed men forced a clerk into an office during a robbery at a Wethersfield motel, police said. Francisco Perez, 45, of Enfield, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 22, in connection with the July 28 robbery at the Motel 6 on Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield police said.  Officers went to the motel around 10:16 p.m. after someone reported that two masked men entered the lobby, jumped the counter, and demanded cash from the clerk, police said.  The men forced the clerk into a back office at gunpoint and assaulted them, autho…

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Texas Man Convicted In $1.4M Drug Scheme Tied To CT: Feds Texas Man Convicted In $1.4M Drug Scheme Tied To CT: Feds Texas Man Convicted In $1.4M Drug Scheme Tied To CT: Feds
Texas Man Convicted In $1.4M Drug Scheme Tied To CT: Feds A Texas man has been convicted in a nationwide prescription drug scheme he ran with a former Glastonbury resident in an operation that sent more than 10,000 parcels to customers and earned them over $1.4 million, prosecutors said. Ryan Fields, 52, of Port Neches, Texas, was found guilty on Friday, Sept. 18, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut. The jury convicted him of two conspiracy charges involving illegal drug sales, smuggling, and money laundering. From September 2021 to June 2023, Fields and Lisa Mahan, who once lived in Glastonbury, sold …

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CT Funeral Director Accused Of Gambling Away 170 People's Money Accepts Prison Deal CT Funeral Director Accused Of Gambling Away 170 People's Money Accepts Prison Deal CT Funeral Director Accused Of Gambling Away 170 People's Money Accepts Prison Deal
CT Funeral Director Accused Of Gambling Away 170 People's Money Accepts Prison Deal A former Connecticut funeral director accused of using families’ prepaid funeral money to bankroll casino trips has agreed to a deal that calls for seven-and-a-half years in prison. Phillip Pietras, 51, accepted the terms Friday, Sept. 18, in Rockville Superior Court before Judge Christopher Griffin. His formal guilty plea is scheduled for Oct. 23, with sentencing set for Jan. 22, authorities said.  The deal calls for a 15-year sentence, suspended after seven-and-a-half years. It covers one count of first-degree larceny and four counts of intent to defraud through a funeral contract. …

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Suspended Officer, Husband Indicted On Child Rape, Physical Abuse Charges Suspended Officer, Husband Indicted On Child Rape, Physical Abuse Charges Suspended Officer, Husband Indicted On Child Rape, Physical Abuse Charges
Suspended Officer, Husband Indicted On Child Rape, Physical Abuse Charges A Plymouth police officer and her husband face new charges after a grand jury indicted both on allegations of child rape late last week.  Samantha Pelrine, 31, and Daniel Forand, 37, remain free on bail following their March arraignments in Plymouth District Court, according to court records. The case stems from a March 17 restraining order request that alleged the couple sexually and physically abused their adopted son.  Pelrine faces three counts of aggravated child rape and two counts of child rape, according to Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz’s office. Forand f…

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 2 CT Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 2 CT Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 2 CT Schools Make Top 100
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 2 CT Schools Make Top 100 Nearly 50 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Massachusetts Institute of Technology took the No. 1 position on the national list, followed by Princeton University and Harvard University. MIT replaced Princeton at the top after the New Jersey university held the No. 1 spot for 15 straight editions beginning in 2012. The 42nd edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges using up to 17 measures of academic quality and success. Student outcomes make up more…

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Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How BDL Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How BDL Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How BDL Fared
Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How BDL Fared The nation's best airports for traveler satisfaction have been revealed in a new ranking. JD Power released its 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The study was based on 24,710 surveys from US and Canadian residents who traveled through at least one airport in either country. The consumer intelligence company ranked airports based on seven factors, including ease of travel, trust, terminal facilities, staff, departure and travel-to-airport experience, food, beverage and retail, and arrival and travel-from-airport experience. "For the better part of t…

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Lost Sculpture Crafted By New England Trailblazer Turns Up In British Home Lost Sculpture Crafted By New England Trailblazer Turns Up In British Home Lost Sculpture Crafted By New England Trailblazer Turns Up In British Home
Lost Sculpture Crafted By New England Trailblazer Turns Up In British Home A rare marble bust found left outside in a British garden designed by renowned artists from Massachusetts more than 170 years ago failed to sell at auction, the BBC reported.  Chorley’s Auctioneers offered the 1854 sculpture for sale in Gloucester on Tuesday, Sept. 15. It was expected to bring $24,000 (£18,000), but no one bought it. The bust shows Daphne, known in Greek mythology as Apollo’s first love. Its Latin inscription reads, "Harriet Hosmer me fecit Romae." That means, "Harriet Hosmer made me in Rome". An undated photo of Harriet Goodhue Hosmer. The acclaimed sculptor l…

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CT Among 15 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why CT Among 15 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why CT Among 15 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why
CT Among 15 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the places with the most diversity in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Most & Least Diverse States in America list on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The study ranked all 50 states using 14 measures across socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, religious, and political diversity. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said diversity goes beyond race and gender. "The most diverse states have above-average variety when it comes to people's ages, birthplaces, languages, jobs, family structures, and more," said Lupo. "Moving to a diverse s…

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Rare 2-Headed Turtle Hatches On Cape Cod — Talk About A Double Take Rare 2-Headed Turtle Hatches On Cape Cod — Talk About A Double Take Rare 2-Headed Turtle Hatches On Cape Cod — Talk About A Double Take
Rare 2-Headed Turtle Hatches On Cape Cod — Talk About A Double Take Wanted: Judo rat to train a pre-teen mutant turtle recently hatched on Cape Cod, but crime-fighting can wait — for now.  Wildlife experts are caring for the diamondback terrapin that hatched with two heads at a protected nesting site in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Both heads are alert and showing interest in food — encouraging signs for the tiny turtle.  “We are monitoring and making sure they’re bright and alert; they’re reactive. We’re making sure that we’re offering food and that both heads are active and looking around and trying to eat. So far they are, which is awesome,” Zak M…

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Woman Charged With Murder After Man Found Dead In Apartment, Surrounded By Signs Of Struggle Woman Charged With Murder After Man Found Dead In Apartment, Surrounded By Signs Of Struggle Woman Charged With Murder After Man Found Dead In Apartment, Surrounded By Signs Of Struggle
Woman Charged With Murder After Man Found Dead In Apartment, Surrounded By Signs Of Struggle A Connecticut woman faces a murder charge after police said they found a man dead inside an apartment with serious injuries and signs of a struggle. Guadalupe Ojeda, 39, of Waterbury, was arrested following the discovery at 13 Cherry Ave. in Waterbury shortly after 8:20 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, police said.  Waterbury officers said they found an unresponsive man on the floor. He was not breathing and had several serious injuries. Emergency medical workers pronounced him dead at the scene. Police described him as an unidentified adult. Investigators identified Ojeda as the main suspe…

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17 Years After CT Police Shooting, State Clears Officers, Blames Missing Report For Delay 17 Years After CT Police Shooting, State Clears Officers, Blames Missing Report For Delay 17 Years After CT Police Shooting, State Clears Officers, Blames Missing Report For Delay
17 Years After CT Police Shooting, State Clears Officers, Blames Missing Report For Delay Connecticut’s inspector general has cleared three officers in a fatal East Hartford shooting, 17 years after the encounter left a family waiting for answers. The report released Tuesday, Sept. 22, finds that East Hartford officers Keith Ledoux and Frederick Paquette and West Hartford officer Eric Rocheleau lawfully used deadly force against Robert Gilbert, 52, on May 24, 2009. Inspector General Eliot D. Prescott concluded that the officers reasonably feared Gilbert would shoot when he pointed a shotgun toward them. But the report also reveals a major failure: State police largely completed…

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Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police
Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police Two brothers-in-law building a business together were killed near Hersheypark by a 17-year-old driver who was high on marijuana and traveling more than 70 mph, police announced following a monthlong investigation. Ronald "Ron" Lindenmuth, 57, of Phoenix, Arizona, and James "Jim" Eyerly, 63, of Harrisburg, were killed in the head-on crash at West Hersheypark Drive and North Hockersville Road on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Harrisburg teen has now been charged as a juvenile with homicide by vehicle while DUI and DUI involving a controlled substance or metabolite, Derry Township police announced in a…

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After 16 Years Apart, CT Son Discovers How Deeply His Norwich Dad Was Loved In His Final Days After 16 Years Apart, CT Son Discovers How Deeply His Norwich Dad Was Loved In His Final Days After 16 Years Apart, CT Son Discovers How Deeply His Norwich Dad Was Loved In His Final Days
After 16 Years Apart, CT Son Discovers How Deeply His Norwich Dad Was Loved In His Final Days Connecticut resident Dylan Sanborn said he gained a much deeper understanding of his father 16 years after they became estranged. Tragically, that understanding came only weeks before Jack Sanborn died following a hit-and-run crash. "Everybody loved Jack," Dylan said. "... I sat in that hospital and saw all walks of life come through that door." Click here for more information on the GoFundMe to pay for Jack Sanborn's funeral Jack was on his way home from the store in Norwich after buying milk on Aug. 21 when a driver struck his e-bike, sending him headfirst onto the pavement. The impact…

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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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Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu
Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen is getting into the Halloween spirit early with several spooky treats, including a new Blizzard flavor. The chain announced its first Halloween-themed lineup in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The limited-time Spellbound Series will launch on Monday, Sept. 28, and be available through Sunday, Nov. 1. The new Enchanted Oreo Blizzard Treat combines Oreo cookies with a sweet ube-flavored base and purple shimmer blended into DQ soft serve. Dairy Queen is also adding the Bubble Brew DQ Sparkler, which bubbles and foams more as it is stirred. The drink is made wit…

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Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels
Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels A nationwide meat recall has federal officials warning consumers to check what’s in their refrigerators and freezers. Star Meat Delivery Inc., of Lucama, North Carolina, is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products produced without federal inspection, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Tuesday, Sept. 22. The products carried labels with a false USDA inspection mark. Any product bearing the false establishment number “EST. 1363” should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat, according to the USDA recall notice. The meat was shipped …

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Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers
Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers Stop & Shop is brewing up a new freebie, giving shoppers a limited window to claim a seasonal pick-me-up. The supermarket chain will offer a free 48-ounce bottle of its ready-to-drink cold brew coffee from Friday, Sept. 25, through Thursday, Oct. 1, while supplies last, the company announced. No purchase is necessary. However, customers must check in at an in-store Savings Station kiosk using a GO Rewards account to activate the offer. Checking in automatically adds a digital coupon to the shopper’s account. Customers without an account can create one at the kiosk. The giveaway is lim…

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Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify
Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions of iPhone buyers can now file claims from a $250 million settlement over claims of misleading advertising from Apple. The claims process has opened for consumers who bought certain iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models between Monday, June 10, 2024, and Saturday, March 29, 2025, according to the settlement website. The settlement follows a class action lawsuit accusing Apple of misleading customers with ads for new AI-powered features, including an enhanced Siri personal digital assistant, that weren't available as expected. Apple denied wrongdoing but agreed in May to pay $250 million t…

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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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Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu
Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen is getting into the Halloween spirit early with several spooky treats, including a new Blizzard flavor. The chain announced its first Halloween-themed lineup in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The limited-time Spellbound Series will launch on Monday, Sept. 28, and be available through Sunday, Nov. 1. The new Enchanted Oreo Blizzard Treat combines Oreo cookies with a sweet ube-flavored base and purple shimmer blended into DQ soft serve. Dairy Queen is also adding the Bubble Brew DQ Sparkler, which bubbles and foams more as it is stirred. The drink is made wit…

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Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels
Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels A nationwide meat recall has federal officials warning consumers to check what’s in their refrigerators and freezers. Star Meat Delivery Inc., of Lucama, North Carolina, is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products produced without federal inspection, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Tuesday, Sept. 22. The products carried labels with a false USDA inspection mark. Any product bearing the false establishment number “EST. 1363” should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat, according to the USDA recall notice. The meat was shipped …

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Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers
Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers Stop & Shop is brewing up a new freebie, giving shoppers a limited window to claim a seasonal pick-me-up. The supermarket chain will offer a free 48-ounce bottle of its ready-to-drink cold brew coffee from Friday, Sept. 25, through Thursday, Oct. 1, while supplies last, the company announced. No purchase is necessary. However, customers must check in at an in-store Savings Station kiosk using a GO Rewards account to activate the offer. Checking in automatically adds a digital coupon to the shopper’s account. Customers without an account can create one at the kiosk. The giveaway is lim…

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Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify
Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions of iPhone buyers can now file claims from a $250 million settlement over claims of misleading advertising from Apple. The claims process has opened for consumers who bought certain iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models between Monday, June 10, 2024, and Saturday, March 29, 2025, according to the settlement website. The settlement follows a class action lawsuit accusing Apple of misleading customers with ads for new AI-powered features, including an enhanced Siri personal digital assistant, that weren't available as expected. Apple denied wrongdoing but agreed in May to pay $250 million t…

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Dolly Parton Estate Dispute Puts Family Insider In Spotlight Dolly Parton Estate Dispute Puts Family Insider In Spotlight Dolly Parton Estate Dispute Puts Family Insider In Spotlight
Dolly Parton Estate Dispute Puts Family Insider In Spotlight A decision inside Dolly Parton’s inner circle is fueling a highly public dispute. Bryan Seaver, Parton’s nephew and longtime head of security, said he and his companies were removed from all of her properties through a termination notice dated Wednesday, Sept. 16. Seaver, the son of Parton’s sister Cassie, announced the country icon’s death at age 80 in an Instagram video Tuesday, Aug. 25. The termination notice ended the security arrangement for Parton’s Nashville home, museum, warehouse, and downtown residence, according to People. New security personnel replaced Seaver’s team. Parton’s…

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Jet Fuel Cost Spike Prompts Airlines To Cut Flights: What To Know Jet Fuel Cost Spike Prompts Airlines To Cut Flights: What To Know Jet Fuel Cost Spike Prompts Airlines To Cut Flights: What To Know
Jet Fuel Cost Spike Prompts Airlines To Cut Flights: What To Know The hunt for cheap airfare could get more difficult as airlines pare back some of their least-profitable flights. Multiple reports say higher jet fuel costs are prompting major carriers to reconsider parts of their schedules. Jet fuel averaged $4.56 per gallon on Thursday, Sept. 17, according to Argus Research data cited by CNN. The price increase has added billions of dollars to airline fuel bills as the war involving Iran continues to disrupt energy markets. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines have all signaled they may cut capacity or pull flights from schedules. …

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Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In CT, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In CT, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In CT, New Research Reveals
Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In CT, New Research Reveals America is divided over what belongs in the breakfast bowl, but one colorful contender has left its rivals eating dust. CSP Global analyzed Google Trends data to identify the most-searched cereal in every state and Washington, DC, from January 2025 through January 2026. The findings measure relative search interest, not purchases or consumption. Froot Loops took the cereal crown, finishing first in 13 states. It dominated searches across much of the South, including Florida, Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina. Froot Loops generated the most search interest nationwide, leading in 13…

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$167.5 Million Visa, Mastercard Settlement Could Mean Money For You: What To Know $167.5 Million Visa, Mastercard Settlement Could Mean Money For You: What To Know $167.5 Million Visa, Mastercard Settlement Could Mean Money For You: What To Know
$167.5 Million Visa, Mastercard Settlement Could Mean Money For You: What To Know A multimillion-dollar settlement involving two of the world's biggest payment networks could put money back in consumers' pockets. Visa and Mastercard have agreed to a proposed $167.5 million class-action settlement covering certain ATM transactions dating back nearly two decades, according to the court-authorized settlement website. The case involves people who paid an access fee to withdraw cash from an independent ATM between Oct. 24, 2007, and Aug. 14, 2026, and were not fully reimbursed by their bank. Independent ATMs are machines not owned by Visa, Mastercard, a bank, or another fina…

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Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers
Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers A university community is mourning as investigators seek answers about two student deaths. The University of Mississippi, known as Ole Miss, confirmed the deaths Tuesday, Sept. 22. The students’ identities have not been publicly released, and authorities have not confirmed either cause of death. The Lafayette County Coroner’s Office said both students died Monday, Sept. 21, according to WTVA. The university said its police department remains in contact with local and state law enforcement. “The university is heartbroken by the loss of two students and extends our condolences to their famil…

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