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HS Grad Applies For 200+ Scholarships To Make Ivy League Education Affordable HS Grad Applies For 200+ Scholarships To Make Ivy League Education Affordable
HS Grad Applies For 200+ Scholarships To Make Ivy League Education Affordable A Florida high school graduate is Ivy League-bound after applying for more than 200 scholarships to make her college education more affordable. Adeola Adeyemo said she was awarded about 40 scholarships to help her attend Princeton University, Spectrum Bay News 9 reported. She recently graduated from Armwood High School, about 12 miles west of Tampa. Adeyemo spent months applying for outside scholarships, including between classes, at lunch, or while hanging out with her friends. "Price was my number one constraint, period," she said. "When you're picking colleges, they tell you t…

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by Chris Spiker
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Hayden Panettiere's Ex Speaks After Hudson Valley Actress' Tragic Death Hayden Panettiere's Ex Speaks After Hudson Valley Actress' Tragic Death
Hayden Panettiere's Ex Speaks After Hudson Valley Actress' Tragic Death Wladimir Klitschko, the ex-fiancé of Hayden Panettiere, made his first public comments since the actress' tragic death. "Our family is going through a time of profound shock and grief," Klitschko, a former champion boxer, wrote on social media. "The announcement of Hayden’s tragic death saddens me deeply. She left this world far too soon. She built an incredible career through immense talent, while also facing the darker sides of a very demanding industry. Nothing will erase the times we shared or the place she had in our lives." Panettiere, a Rockland County native, known for her…

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by Sam Barron
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NY Sports Bar Has Liquor License Suspended After Over 60 Minors Found Inside: Officials NY Sports Bar Has Liquor License Suspended After Over 60 Minors Found Inside: Officials
NY Sports Bar Has Liquor License Suspended After Over 60 Minors Found Inside: Officials A Rockland County sports bar has had its liquor license immediately suspended after state investigators said they found widespread underage drinking — followed one night later by a 16-year-old being hospitalized after becoming severely intoxicated at the establishment.   The New York State Liquor Authority summarily suspended the liquor license of Hudson West Sports Bar LLC at 50 East Central Ave. in Pearl River on Friday, Aug. 14, meaning alcohol can no longer be sold or consumed there while the suspension is in effect, according to the agency. The emergency action followed a joi…

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by Ben Crnic
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WATCH: Dog Trapped In Storm Drain Rescued By Officer In Hudson Valley WATCH: Dog Trapped In Storm Drain Rescued By Officer In Hudson Valley
Watch: Dog Trapped In Storm Drain Rescued By Officer In Hudson Valley A police officer climbed into a storm drain in Dutchess County and endured a few nips to the hand while rescuing a trapped dog before reuniting the animal with its owner, police said.  The rescue happened on Saturday, Aug. 15, after Town of Hyde Park Police Officers Wolf-Davidson and Fein responded to a report of a dog trapped inside a storm drain, the department said on Monday, Aug. 17.  After arriving, the officers located the dog and could hear him barking from inside the drain, police said. The department also released body camera footage of the rescue, showing Wolf-Davidson …

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by Ben Crnic
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Possible Health Risk Triggers Recall Of Grocery Staple Sold At Walmart Possible Health Risk Triggers Recall Of Grocery Staple Sold At Walmart
Possible Health Risk Triggers Recall Of Grocery Staple Sold At Walmart A refrigerated grocery item sold exclusively at a major retailer is being pulled after routine testing raised a serious food-safety concern. Kettle Cuisine LLC of Savage, Maryland, is recalling 3,240 packages of Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to a company announcement posted on the Food and Drug Administration website. The 14-ounce soup kits were sold only at select Walmart stores. The affected packages bear UPC 194346474004 and a use-by date of Saturday, Aug. 22. The product comes in a wrapped tray containing tomat…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate
New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate A new website is helping drivers see whether their license plate has been searched in Flock Safety's controversial surveillance system. HaveIBeenFlocked.com says it has compiled data on nearly 242 million unique searches involving more than 4.6 million plates. The records range between December 2021 and July 2026. According to the website, the data comes from audit logs released through Freedom of Information Act requests and Flock-provided transparency portals. "The dataset is incomplete," the website says on its FAQ page. "Few governments provide easy access to these …

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by Chris Spiker
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Endless Shrimp Returns To Red Lobster After Successful Comeback Endless Shrimp Returns To Red Lobster After Successful Comeback
Endless Shrimp Returns To Red Lobster After Successful Comeback Red Lobster is bringing back one of its most popular promotions after its post-bankruptcy comeback was a success. The Orlando, Florida-based seafood chain announced the limited-time return of Endless Shrimp in a news release on Monday, Aug. 17. The dine-in-only promotion at participating locations features five shrimp options that guests can mix and match throughout the meal. CEO Damola Adamolekun said the promotion's return exceeded Red Lobster's expectations. "Our guests were thrilled to have Endless Shrimp back this spring and made it clear they wanted more — so we listen…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Short Daily Routine Can Drastically Cut Cancer Risk, New Study Reveals Short Daily Routine Can Drastically Cut Cancer Risk, New Study Reveals
Short Daily Routine Can Drastically Cut Cancer Risk, New Study Reveals A potentially protective health habit may require less time than brewing coffee or scrolling through a few social media posts. Adding just three minutes of vigorous physical activity each day was associated with a four percent lower risk of developing 13 cancers linked to inactivity, according to a study published in BMC Medicine in July. Vigorous activity can include brief bursts of fast stair climbing, running, cycling, or other activities that sharply raise heart rate. Researchers analyzed data from 59,218 UK adults who wore wrist activity monitors for seven days. Participants were, on …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Krispy Kreme's Newest Doughnuts Celebrate 30 Years Of Pokémon: How To Catch 'Em All Krispy Kreme's Newest Doughnuts Celebrate 30 Years Of Pokémon: How To Catch 'Em All
Krispy Kreme's Newest Doughnuts Celebrate 30 Years Of Pokémon: How To Catch 'Em All Krispy Kreme, I choose you! The popular chain officially launched its Pokémon Doughnut Collection on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The treats celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Japanese video game franchise that rapidly became a global phenomenon. The lineup includes five Pokémon-inspired doughnuts, along with a Poké Ball treat. "We had so much fun bringing the world of Pokémon to life through doughnuts in a way only Krispy Kreme can," said chief brand and product officer Alison Holder. "From Pokémon-inspired creations and playful flavors to themed cups, special packaging, and fan surprises, t…

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by Chris Spiker
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$2K Federal Government Tariff Dividend Checks Headed For You? What's True, What's Not $2K Federal Government Tariff Dividend Checks Headed For You? What's True, What's Not
$2K Federal Government Tariff Dividend Checks Headed For You? What's True, What's Not A widely shared promise of money back from Washington is generating fresh questions about who qualifies and when payments could arrive. The short answer is that the federal government has not approved general $2,000 tariff dividend checks for consumers. President Donald Trump promoted the idea of using tariff revenue to provide payments to many Americans. However, the proposal would require federal action before money could be distributed, according to CNBC Select. A separate proposal, the American Worker Rebate Act of 2025, would provide individual rebates using tariff proceeds. The measu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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These Airlines, Airports Offer Best Deals For Travelers: New Rankings These Airlines, Airports Offer Best Deals For Travelers: New Rankings
These Airlines, Airports Offer Best Deals For Travelers: New Rankings With airfares climbing throughout 2026, a new ranking reveals which airports and airlines are offering travelers the best flight deals. Travel app Going released its 2026 list of Top Airports and Airlines for Flight Deals on Monday, Aug. 17. The company analyzed more than 45,000 routes and deals sent to members from July 2025 through June 2026. Going said its airport rankings were based on average price, deal savings, and how often deals appeared. "A single cheap fare doesn't tell the whole story," Going flight expert Willis Orlando said. "With most travel headlines featuring affordab…

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by Chris Spiker
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NY Pagan Religious Leader Admits Disgusting Sex Abuse Of Underage Boys, Authorities Say NY Pagan Religious Leader Admits Disgusting Sex Abuse Of Underage Boys, Authorities Say
NY Pagan Religious Leader Admits Disgusting Sex Abuse Of Underage Boys, Authorities Say A pagan religious leader in New York admitted Monday, Aug. 17 that he traveled to the Capital District to sexually abuse two underage boys, authorities said. James Yerdon, 56, pleaded guilty to first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child and faces 20 years in prison, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said. Yerdon, of Adams Center (Jefferson County), also pleaded guilty to possession of child porn in federal court earlier this year and could be looking at several decades behind bars, according to authorities. In the state case, Yerdon was accused of sexually assaulting …

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by Joe Wilkinson