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Mario Cuomo Bridge Crackdown Leads To 39 Vehicles Impounded, Nearly 300 Tickets: Police Mario Cuomo Bridge Crackdown Leads To 39 Vehicles Impounded, Nearly 300 Tickets: Police Mario Cuomo Bridge Crackdown Leads To 39 Vehicles Impounded, Nearly 300 Tickets: Police
Mario Cuomo Bridge Crackdown Leads To 39 Vehicles Impounded, Nearly 300 Tickets: Police Dozens of vehicles were impounded and nearly 300 tickets were issued during a crackdown on ghost plates and toll evasion on the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, police said.  The enforcement detail was conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 22, as part of New York State Police Troop T's ongoing effort to target drivers using missing, altered, or obscured license plates to avoid tolls and traffic cameras, State Police announced on Wednesday, Sept. 23.  Troopers said they issued 287 tickets during the operation for violations that included suspended and unregistered vehicles, unlicensed driving, sp…

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Westchester Diner Used For 'Law & Order: SVU' Filming: Report Westchester Diner Used For 'Law & Order: SVU' Filming: Report Westchester Diner Used For 'Law & Order: SVU' Filming: Report
Westchester Diner Used For 'Law & Order: SVU' Filming: Report A Westchester County diner will be in the television spotlight after a hit NBC crime drama came to town to film a milestone episode.  “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” filmed at the Pleasantville Diner and around Memorial Plaza on Tuesday, Sept. 22, LoHud reported.  Ahead of the production, the Village of Pleasantville advised residents that a TV show would be filming around Memorial Plaza and the diner from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday.  It turned out that this was for the long-running series' 600th episode, and star Mariska Hargitay was reportedly at the Pleasant…

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Popular Catskills Resort Closes Temporarily After Electrical Service Interruption Popular Catskills Resort Closes Temporarily After Electrical Service Interruption Popular Catskills Resort Closes Temporarily After Electrical Service Interruption
Popular Catskills Resort Closes Temporarily After Electrical Service Interruption A well-known Sullivan County resort in the Catskills has temporarily closed after losing electrical service, with management now announcing when it expects to welcome guests back.  Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon is temporarily closed and is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to an announcement from the resort.  The closure comes amid an interruption of electrical service that forced guests and timeshare owners to leave the property, according to a statement from Villa Roma management.  “We sincerely apologize to our hotel guests, timeshare owners, employees,…

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Bruce Blakeman’s Ex-Wife Gave $18K To Hochul Campaign In 2025: Records Bruce Blakeman’s Ex-Wife Gave $18K To Hochul Campaign In 2025: Records Bruce Blakeman’s Ex-Wife Gave $18K To Hochul Campaign In 2025: Records
Bruce Blakeman’s Ex-Wife Gave $18K To Hochul Campaign In 2025: Records Bruce Blakeman’s ex-wife donated $18,000 to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s reelection campaign. Nancy Shevell, now married to Paul McCartney, made the donation back in May 2025, nearly seven months before her ex-husband announced his own campaign against Hochul, according to New York State Board of Elections records. She hasn’t made any donations since. Shevell and Blakeman were married for 23 years before they divorced in 2008, and she married the Beatles singer-songwriter in 2011. Blakeman has since also remarried, to Judge Segal Magori Blakeman, in 2015. Blakeman said Wednesday, Sept. 23 that he …

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Dog Found Tied Tightly To Tree After Days Of Screaming In Westchester — Now Up For Adoption Dog Found Tied Tightly To Tree After Days Of Screaming In Westchester — Now Up For Adoption Dog Found Tied Tightly To Tree After Days Of Screaming In Westchester — Now Up For Adoption
Dog Found Tied Tightly To Tree After Days Of Screaming In Westchester — Now Up For Adoption An 8-month-old dog is recovering after she was found severely neglected and tied so tightly to a tree behind a billboard in Westchester County that she could not even turn around.  The dog was found near South Fulton and East 5th Avenues in Mount Vernon after being left there for two days, the Humane Society of Westchester at New Rochelle said on Wednesday, Sept. 23.  According to the organization, the dog had been heard screaming for two days before someone contacted Mount Vernon Police. The Humane Society said she was tied tightly around the tree in an area behind a billboa…

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Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of'
Hilary Duff Adds NY Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff is giving fans another reason to ask Why Not? — the pop star has dramatically expanded her comeback concert tour with 32 new dates around the world. Duff announced the new dates for "the lucky me tour" on Wednesday, Sept. 23, extending her first full-scale global headlining tour in nearly two decades into late 2027. And for fans who grew up with "Lizzie McGuire," Come Clean, So Yesterday, and Fly, the expansion may be exactly What Dreams Are Made Of. The new dates span Europe, Latin America, and the United States, with the new US leg kicking off in Sunrise, Florida, on Friday, …

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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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Lazy River Turns Into Intense Training Ground For First Responders In Westchester — Here's Why Lazy River Turns Into Intense Training Ground For First Responders In Westchester — Here's Why Lazy River Turns Into Intense Training Ground For First Responders In Westchester — Here's Why
Lazy River Turns Into Intense Training Ground For First Responders In Westchester — Here's Why A lazy river at a popular Westchester County park recently became anything but relaxing.  Instead of swimmers floating along at Tibbetts Brook Park, the Yonkers attraction was filled with emergency responders using its moving water to practice potentially lifesaving flood and swift-water rescues, Westchester County Police said in a post on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The weeklong training was hosted by the Westchester County Police Emergency Services Unit and Yonkers Police ESU, with support from Westchester County Parks. Photos shared by Westchester County Police show dozens of first resp…

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$4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC $4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC $4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC
$4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC A $4 million Mega Millions prize from a ticket sold in Orange County has officially been claimed.  Blue Pegasus Holdings Limited Liability Company (LLC) of New Windsor claimed the second prize from the June 9 drawing, the New York Lottery announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The winning ticket matched the first five numbers drawn: 09, 30, 36, 38, and 40, missing only the Mega Ball, which was 03.  Although the standard Mega Millions second prize is $1 million, the ticket came with a randomly generated 4X Multiplier, quadrupling the prize to $4 million, according to the Lottery.  …

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Former Brewery Property Sold In Westchester — New Owner Plans Redevelopment Former Brewery Property Sold In Westchester — New Owner Plans Redevelopment Former Brewery Property Sold In Westchester — New Owner Plans Redevelopment
Former Brewery Property Sold In Westchester — New Owner Plans Redevelopment The former home of a popular Westchester County brewery has been sold, and its new owner is now planning to redevelop the prominent property near the Hudson River.   The former Peekskill Brewery building at 47 South Water St. has been purchased by SFP Peekskill, Houlihan Lawrence Commercial announced on Thursday, Sept. 17.  The 14,000-square-foot, four-story property is located within Peekskill's waterfront district. It is near both the Metro-North station and the Hudson River.   The building once housed the Peekskill Brewery, which closed in November 2023, as prev…

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Drunk Driver Crashes, Tries Running — Then Stopped By Cops, Civilians In NY, Sheriff Says Drunk Driver Crashes, Tries Running — Then Stopped By Cops, Civilians In NY, Sheriff Says Drunk Driver Crashes, Tries Running — Then Stopped By Cops, Civilians In NY, Sheriff Says
Drunk Driver Crashes, Tries Running — Then Stopped By Cops, Civilians In NY, Sheriff Says A 19-year-old driver accused of trying to flee a Putnam County crash first by car and then on foot was taken into custody with help from off-duty officers and several civilians, authorities said. Esdras R. Cardona Ovalle, 19, of Carmel, was arrested following a crash at Fair Street and Gleneida Avenue in Carmel on Friday, Sept. 11, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, Sept. 23.   Deputies said they were dispatched to the intersection at around 11:30 p.m. after a reported crash. While they were responding, Putnam County 911 received word that one of the driver…

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Investigator To Review Officers' Handling Of Former Police Chief's Wife's Crash In Westchester Investigator To Review Officers' Handling Of Former Police Chief's Wife's Crash In Westchester Investigator To Review Officers' Handling Of Former Police Chief's Wife's Crash In Westchester
Investigator To Review Officers' Handling Of Former Police Chief's Wife's Crash In Westchester An outside investigator will review whether officers violated department rules in their handling of a Westchester County crash involving the wife of the village's former police chief, authorities said.  The Village of Tuckahoe has chosen an external independent investigator to conduct a disciplinary review following the Westchester County District Attorney's Office's investigation into the police response to the Friday, Aug. 14 incident, Tuckahoe Police Chief Lawrence Rotta said in a statement on Wednesday, Sept. 23.  The move comes a day after the DA's Office released its finding…

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Man Admits Fatally Shooting Fleeing Driver After Struggle In Hudson Valley: DA Man Admits Fatally Shooting Fleeing Driver After Struggle In Hudson Valley: DA Man Admits Fatally Shooting Fleeing Driver After Struggle In Hudson Valley: DA
Man Admits Fatally Shooting Fleeing Driver After Struggle In Hudson Valley: DA A man who fled to South Carolina after fatally shooting a victim as he tried to drive away following a short struggle in Rockland County has pleaded guilty and is set to spend two decades in prison, prosecutors said. Yandie Martinez, 20, of Garnerville, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in Rockland County Court on Wednesday, Sept. 23, before Judge Kevin F. Russo, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced.  The plea stems from the July 1, 2024 killing of Christian Alvarado in Haverstraw. At around 4 p.m. that day, Haverstraw Police responded to reports of gunfir…

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Teenage Duo Robs Man Of Watch — Then Caught Minutes Later In Hudson Valley, Cops Say Teenage Duo Robs Man Of Watch — Then Caught Minutes Later In Hudson Valley, Cops Say Teenage Duo Robs Man Of Watch — Then Caught Minutes Later In Hudson Valley, Cops Say
Teenage Duo Robs Man Of Watch — Then Caught Minutes Later In Hudson Valley, Cops Say Two teenagers accused of assaulting a man and forcibly taking a watch from his wrist in Sullivan County were caught within six minutes of the reported robbery, police said.   The incident happened in the Academy Street area of Liberty at around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, the Village of Liberty Police Department announced on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Responding officers spoke with the victim, who said two males approached him and demanded his property. A physical altercation then followed, during which the victim was assaulted and a silver-colored watch was forcibly taken from his…

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Not Black, No Palestinian Heritage: Teacher Admits Lying For Years 'I Hid The Truth' Not Black, No Palestinian Heritage: Teacher Admits Lying For Years 'I Hid The Truth' Not Black, No Palestinian Heritage: Teacher Admits Lying For Years 'I Hid The Truth'
Not Black, No Palestinian Heritage: Teacher Admits Lying For Years 'I Hid The Truth' A veteran public school teacher and activist has admitted she lied for years about being Black and Palestinian, prompting two organizations she worked with to permanently cut ties with her. Hannah Gann, a teacher at The Workshop School in Philadelphia, publicly acknowledged the deception after members of Philly Educators for Palestine and the Racial Justice Organizing Committee confronted her about her background, the organizations said in a joint statement. "Members met with Hannah and questioned her about her background on Thursday and after an hour of discussion, Hannah finally admitt…

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CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify
CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify Many CVS customers could get payouts in a class action settlement after the pharmacy giant was accused of sharing customer data with third parties. The settlement comes from a lawsuit claiming CVS illegally shared user data from its website and app with advertising company Criteo and other technology providers. Anyone who accessed CVS.com, CVSHealth.com, or the CVS mobile app in the US before Monday, July 27, 2026, may be eligible for a payment, according to the settlement website. Eligible customers can get up to $10 with proof showing they used CVS' websites or the Rhode Island…

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Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including Northeast Locations: Reports Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including Northeast Locations: Reports Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including Northeast Locations: Reports
Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including Northeast Locations: Reports Chili's is preparing for a major expansion after years of surging sales, according to reports. The casual dining chain plans to open about 20 to 30 new restaurants per year through fiscal 2029, Restaurant Dive reported. Parent company Brinker International is targeting annual restaurant growth of 2% to 3% after Chili's same-store sales jumped 71% over the past five years. The company has identified as many as 300 potential sites across the US, chief financial officer Mika Ware said during Brinker's 2026 Investor Day. Chili's had more than 1,200 restaurants nationwide as of late July, a…

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Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New
Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks is updating the looks of thousands of cafés as the coffee giant expands its yearslong turnaround plan. The Seattle-based company has redesigned more than 1,000 coffeehouses across the US and Canada since late 2025, Starbucks announced on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The chain plans to complete at least 1,500 upgrades by the end of the 2026 fiscal year before increasing the effort further in 2027. The renovations are part of the company's "Back to Starbucks" plan, which launched in September 2024. The turnaround strategy has focused on improving operations and making cafés feel m…

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Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide
Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide A prescription medication used by thousands of Americans is the focus of a newly reported nationwide recall. The FDA’s recall report lists 13,567 bottles of Chlorthalidone Tablets USP, 25 mg, under recall nationwide. Inventia Healthcare Limited initiated the recall Wednesday, Sept. 3. The FDA listed the recall Wednesday, Sept. 16. According to the FDA report, the medication failed dissolution specifications. Dissolution testing measures whether a tablet breaks down as intended so the body can absorb its active ingredient. Chlorthalidone is a prescription diuretic commonly used to treat hi…

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McDonald's Spending Billions On Major New Growth Plan: See What's Changing McDonald's Spending Billions On Major New Growth Plan: See What's Changing McDonald's Spending Billions On Major New Growth Plan: See What's Changing
McDonald's Spending Billions On Major New Growth Plan: See What's Changing McDonald's is launching a major new plan to attract more customers as the fast-food giant navigates lower traffic and high inflation. The company released significant updates on its McDonald's > NEXT strategy in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The plan focuses on menu growth, restaurant improvements, efficiency, technology, and customer service. McDonald's said it hopes to gain 1.5 percentage points of market share in both chicken and beverages by 2030 while maintaining its leadership position in beef. "McDonald's has the unmatched scale, customer insights, brand loyalt…

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CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify
CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify Many CVS customers could get payouts in a class action settlement after the pharmacy giant was accused of sharing customer data with third parties. The settlement comes from a lawsuit claiming CVS illegally shared user data from its website and app with advertising company Criteo and other technology providers. Anyone who accessed CVS.com, CVSHealth.com, or the CVS mobile app in the US before Monday, July 27, 2026, may be eligible for a payment, according to the settlement website. Eligible customers can get up to $10 with proof showing they used CVS' websites or the Rhode Island…

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Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including Northeast Locations: Reports Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including Northeast Locations: Reports Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including Northeast Locations: Reports
Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including Northeast Locations: Reports Chili's is preparing for a major expansion after years of surging sales, according to reports. The casual dining chain plans to open about 20 to 30 new restaurants per year through fiscal 2029, Restaurant Dive reported. Parent company Brinker International is targeting annual restaurant growth of 2% to 3% after Chili's same-store sales jumped 71% over the past five years. The company has identified as many as 300 potential sites across the US, chief financial officer Mika Ware said during Brinker's 2026 Investor Day. Chili's had more than 1,200 restaurants nationwide as of late July, a…

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Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New
Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks is updating the looks of thousands of cafés as the coffee giant expands its yearslong turnaround plan. The Seattle-based company has redesigned more than 1,000 coffeehouses across the US and Canada since late 2025, Starbucks announced on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The chain plans to complete at least 1,500 upgrades by the end of the 2026 fiscal year before increasing the effort further in 2027. The renovations are part of the company's "Back to Starbucks" plan, which launched in September 2024. The turnaround strategy has focused on improving operations and making cafés feel m…

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Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide
Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide A prescription medication used by thousands of Americans is the focus of a newly reported nationwide recall. The FDA’s recall report lists 13,567 bottles of Chlorthalidone Tablets USP, 25 mg, under recall nationwide. Inventia Healthcare Limited initiated the recall Wednesday, Sept. 3. The FDA listed the recall Wednesday, Sept. 16. According to the FDA report, the medication failed dissolution specifications. Dissolution testing measures whether a tablet breaks down as intended so the body can absorb its active ingredient. Chlorthalidone is a prescription diuretic commonly used to treat hi…

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McDonald's Spending Billions On Major New Growth Plan: See What's Changing McDonald's Spending Billions On Major New Growth Plan: See What's Changing McDonald's Spending Billions On Major New Growth Plan: See What's Changing
McDonald's Spending Billions On Major New Growth Plan: See What's Changing McDonald's is launching a major new plan to attract more customers as the fast-food giant navigates lower traffic and high inflation. The company released significant updates on its McDonald's > NEXT strategy in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The plan focuses on menu growth, restaurant improvements, efficiency, technology, and customer service. McDonald's said it hopes to gain 1.5 percentage points of market share in both chicken and beverages by 2030 while maintaining its leadership position in beef. "McDonald's has the unmatched scale, customer insights, brand loyalt…

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New Rochelle Super Bowl Champ Had Nearly 3X Legal BAC Behind Wheel: Police New Rochelle Super Bowl Champ Had Nearly 3X Legal BAC Behind Wheel: Police New Rochelle Super Bowl Champ Had Nearly 3X Legal BAC Behind Wheel: Police
New Rochelle Super Bowl Champ Had Nearly 3X Legal BAC Behind Wheel: Police A Super Bowl champion who went from starring at Penn State to the NFL before returning to coach the Nittany Lions has been charged with DUI after police say he was found passed out behind the wheel in downtown State College with a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit. Jordan Gerard Lucas, 33, Penn State's assistant cornerbacks coach, was charged with two misdemeanor counts of DUI and three summary traffic offenses on Tuesday, Sept. 22, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice and Penn State's current football staff directory. The case stems from shortly be…

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Dolly Parton Estate Family Feud Puts Nephew Who Announced Her Death In Spotlight Dolly Parton Estate Family Feud Puts Nephew Who Announced Her Death In Spotlight Dolly Parton Estate Family Feud Puts Nephew Who Announced Her Death In Spotlight
Dolly Parton Estate Family Feud Puts Nephew Who Announced Her Death 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 NY, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In NY, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In NY, New Research Reveals
Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In NY, 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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