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Fake FBI 'Election Security' Agent Brought Glock-Looking Air Pistol To Virginia Polls: Feds Fake FBI 'Election Security' Agent Brought Glock-Looking Air Pistol To Virginia Polls: Feds Fake FBI 'Election Security' Agent Brought Glock-Looking Air Pistol To Virginia Polls: Feds
Fake FBI 'Election Security' Agent Brought Glock-Looking Air Pistol To Virginia Polls: Feds This was one Election Day assignment that never came from headquarters. A Virginia man admitted on Friday, Sept. 25, that he dressed the part, flashed fake credentials and posed as an FBI agent while voters were casting ballots at a Falls Church elementary school during the 2024 federal election, according to federal prosecutors. Alex Chieu Nguyen, 44, of Annandale, pleaded guilty to impersonating a federal officer and possessing imitation federal law enforcement credentials. And prosecutors say he went all-in on the act. On Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024, Nguyen rolled up to Timber Lane Elem…

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'We'll Take It From Here': Maryland Fire, Flight Paramedic Legend John Hassler Dies 'We'll Take It From Here': Maryland Fire, Flight Paramedic Legend John Hassler Dies 'We'll Take It From Here': Maryland Fire, Flight Paramedic Legend John Hassler Dies
'We'll Take It From Here': Maryland Fire, Flight Paramedic Legend John Hassler Dies John Hassler spent a lifetime answering the call, on the ground and in the air. The longtime Maryland first responder, founding member of the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company and former Maryland State Police flight paramedic died on Thursday, Sept. 24, the department announced.  For decades, Hassler's name was tied to emergency service across Calvert County and Southern Maryland. The 84-year-old was a founding and life member of St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue, where he went on to serve as president and deputy chief. His impact stretched well beyond Company …

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Firefighters Rush Into Maryland Basement To Rescue Unconscious Woman From Blaze: Officials Firefighters Rush Into Maryland Basement To Rescue Unconscious Woman From Blaze: Officials Firefighters Rush Into Maryland Basement To Rescue Unconscious Woman From Blaze: Officials
Firefighters Rush Into Maryland Basement To Rescue Unconscious Woman From Blaze: Officials Firefighters raced through a burning Maryland home and found an unconscious woman in the basement Saturday morning. The fire broke out around 8:35 a.m. on Sept. 26 in the 3800 block of Woodridge Avenue in North Kensington, according to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson. Crews arrived to find fire and smoke showing from the home, with the blaze concentrated in the basement. Firefighters quickly made their way inside, where they located the woman unconscious and pulled her to safety. Paramedics evaluated and treated her at the scene before rushing her to a burn unit w…

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How'd It Get There? Car Crosses Tracks, Smashes Signal At Maryland MARC Station How'd It Get There? Car Crosses Tracks, Smashes Signal At Maryland MARC Station How'd It Get There? Car Crosses Tracks, Smashes Signal At Maryland MARC Station
How'd It Get There? Car Crosses Tracks, Smashes Signal At Maryland MARC Station A driver took an unexpected detour through a Maryland MARC station on Saturday morning, smashing into railroad equipment before winding up on the other side of the tracks. The unusual crash happened at the Garrett Park station near Rokeby Avenue and Waverly Street on Sept. 26, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. The vehicle struck a signal tower at a railroad crossing that is primarily used by pedestrians, then continued across the railroad right of way. By the time crews arrived, the damaged vehicle was on the other side and sitting close to the trac…

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Four Shot After Virginia House Party Dispute Sends Gunman Running: Police (DEVELOPING) Four Shot After Virginia House Party Dispute Sends Gunman Running: Police (DEVELOPING) Four Shot After Virginia House Party Dispute Sends Gunman Running: Police (DEVELOPING)
Four Shot After Virginia House Party Dispute Sends Gunman Running: Police (Developing) Four people were hospitalized after gunfire tore through a Virginia house party overnight. The shooting broke out in the 1600 block of 10th Street South in Arlington, where police say a dispute at the party preceded the violence early Saturday, Sept. 26. Three victims were taken from the scene to an area hospital before a fourth later arrived on their own seeking treatment, according to Arlington County Police. Two men and two women were shot. Police have not released their names, ages, or conditions. The shooter didn't stick around. Police say the suspect took off on foot after the shoo…

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Truck Clipped SUV, Kept Going Before Head-On Crash Killed Maryland Police Chief (UPDATED) Truck Clipped SUV, Kept Going Before Head-On Crash Killed Maryland Police Chief (UPDATED) Truck Clipped SUV, Kept Going Before Head-On Crash Killed Maryland Police Chief (UPDATED)
Truck Clipped SUV, Kept Going Before Head-On Crash Killed Maryland Police Chief (Updated) Maryland is mourning a police chief who spent more than three decades leading his department. Denton Police Chief George Bacorn, 62, was killed in a head-on crash shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 in Talbot County, according to Maryland State Police. Bacorn was driving a Chevrolet Tahoe east on MD 331 near Dover Neck Road when a westbound Ford Transit delivery truck crossed the double-yellow line for unknown reasons, investigators said. The truck first struck the side mirror of an eastbound Chevrolet Silverado before continuing across the road and crashing head-on into Bacorn's…

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Going Against The Online Grain: New Virginia Shop Opens With One-Of-A-Kind Finds Going Against The Online Grain: New Virginia Shop Opens With One-Of-A-Kind Finds Going Against The Online Grain: New Virginia Shop Opens With One-Of-A-Kind Finds
Going Against The Online Grain: New Virginia Shop Opens With One-Of-a-kind Finds Who needs the machine? Some treasures are better found in person. A new Virginia shop is betting there are still plenty of people who would rather wander through a store, stumble across something unexpected, and take it home than add another item to an online cart. The Painter's Cottage has opened its first brick-and-mortar location at 23 N. King St., Suite 125 in Leesburg, bringing its collection of artisan, antique and vintage home décor under one roof. The Painter's Cottage In Leesburg The Painter's Cottage In Leesburg via Facebook The shop celebrated its grand opening with a ri…

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No Way In: Maryland's State Park Nobody Could Visit For Nearly 30 Years May Finally Open No Way In: Maryland's State Park Nobody Could Visit For Nearly 30 Years May Finally Open No Way In: Maryland's State Park Nobody Could Visit For Nearly 30 Years May Finally Open
No Way In: Maryland's State Park Nobody Could Visit For Nearly 30 Years May Finally Open Maryland has spent nearly three decades sitting on a state park with one fairly significant problem. Nobody could get into it. That may finally be changing at Wills Mountain State Park, where officials are taking the next steps toward opening more than 800 acres overlooking Cumberland to the public after decades of waiting. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that more than $750,000 is being put toward planning the future of the long-promised park, including a $521,684 federal grant awarded to Frostburg State University. And "long-promised" might be putting it mildly. …

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Maryland Soldier Lost In Pearl Harbor's West Loch Disaster Comes Home 82 Years Later Maryland Soldier Lost In Pearl Harbor's West Loch Disaster Comes Home 82 Years Later Maryland Soldier Lost In Pearl Harbor's West Loch Disaster Comes Home 82 Years Later
Maryland Soldier Lost In Pearl Harbor's West Loch Disaster Comes Home 82 Years Later More than 82 years after he was killed half a world away, a Maryland soldier is finally home. Pfc. Owen M. Norris, a 26-year-old Marriottsville native, returned to his home state on Thursday, Sept. 24, when his flag-draped casket arrived at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport as family members, service members, first responders, and airport workers gathered to welcome him. On Saturday morning, they will finish a journey that began in 1944. Norris will be buried at West Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery in Marriottsville, two months after military officials finally identified remains that …

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Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of'
Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert 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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Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy
Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy A defining voice from the MTV-era new wave boom has gone silent. Naked Eyes announced Wednesday, Sept. 23, that Pete Byrne, the singer and songwriter for the British synth-pop group, had died at age 74. Byrne died peacefully in Los Angeles, California, on Monday, Sept. 14, following a brief illness, according to the announcement posted on the band’s website. He was best known as half of Naked Eyes, the duo he formed with musical partner Rob Fisher in 1982. The pair scored one of the era’s most enduring pop hits with their synth-pop version of Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s “Always Somethin…

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Inside $6M Car Theft Ring That Used Stolen IDs, Key Fobs, Tow Trucks To Swipe Vehicles Inside $6M Car Theft Ring That Used Stolen IDs, Key Fobs, Tow Trucks To Swipe Vehicles Inside $6M Car Theft Ring That Used Stolen IDs, Key Fobs, Tow Trucks To Swipe Vehicles
Inside $6M Car Theft Ring That Used Stolen IDs, Key Fobs, Tow Trucks To Swipe Vehicles A $6 million car theft operation had more than one way to make a vehicle disappear, federal prosecutors say. Maryland resident Deonte Holden, 30, of Hyattsville, and Clifford Flemming Smith Jr., 38, of Columbus, Ohio, were convicted by a federal jury in Virginia on Thursday, Sept. 24, for their roles in a sprawling multi-state scheme involving more than 150 stolen vehicles. And according to prosecutors, the operation went well beyond simply stealing cars off the street. Members of the conspiracy used the identities of real people without their knowledge to buy or attempt to buy new and use…

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Maryland Drug Crew Used Teen Dealers, Smashed Phones During Takedown, Feds Say Maryland Drug Crew Used Teen Dealers, Smashed Phones During Takedown, Feds Say Maryland Drug Crew Used Teen Dealers, Smashed Phones During Takedown, Feds Say
Maryland Drug Crew Used Teen Dealers, Smashed Phones During Takedown, Feds Say The stash houses had been found. The street shop had been spotted. Then came the smashed cell phones. Two Maryland men accused of running a large-scale Baltimore drug operation were indicted on Friday, Sept. 25, days after federal agents swept through locations tied to the organization and allegedly recovered kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine and several guns. Charles “Bok” Byers, 48, and Darryl “DJ” Hairston Jr., 48, both of Baltimore, are accused of running an operation that moved drugs from a Northeast Baltimore stash house to multiple locations, including an open-air drug market on Druid H…

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Teen Charged As Adult After Dispute Led To Shooting On Maryland College Campus (UPDATED) Teen Charged As Adult After Dispute Led To Shooting On Maryland College Campus (UPDATED) Teen Charged As Adult After Dispute Led To Shooting On Maryland College Campus (UPDATED)
Teen Charged As Adult After Dispute Led To Shooting On Maryland College Campus (Updated) A 16-year-old is facing attempted murder charges as an adult following a shooting on a Maryland college campus. The Upper Marlboro teen was arrested Friday night after Prince George's County Police say he shot a 15-year-old during a dispute a day earlier at Prince George's Community College in Largo. The teen has since been released from the hospital. His injuries were not considered life-threatening. Police say the two had gotten into a dispute earlier Thursday before the situation escalated and the victim was shot on campus. He didn't wait around for an ambulance. At around 11:40 a.m.,…

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'Wedding Crashers': Firefighters Make Surprise Appearance At Virginia Couple's Big Day 'Wedding Crashers': Firefighters Make Surprise Appearance At Virginia Couple's Big Day 'Wedding Crashers': Firefighters Make Surprise Appearance At Virginia Couple's Big Day
'Wedding Crashers': Firefighters Make Surprise Appearance At Virginia Couple's Big Day A Virginia couple had already invited everyone they wanted at their wedding. Loudoun County firefighters apparently didn’t get the memo. Crews from Kirkpatrick Farms Fire Station 27 were called to a fire alarm during a recent wedding celebration, briefly putting the festivities on hold and bringing some unexpected guests to the big day. Fortunately, there was no wedding-day disaster waiting for the responding B-shift crew. Instead, firefighters got a chance to meet the newlyweds, who were still dressed for the occasion, and pose for a memorable photo in front of an engine with its emergen…

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Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports
Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports Crocs is stepping into a legal battle with Five Below after accusing the discount retailer of selling knockoff versions of its famous foam clogs, according to reports. A lawsuit was filed by Crocs and its subsidiary, Jibbitz Charms, against Philadelphia-based Five Below in US District Court in Colorado, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The lawsuit takes aim at Five Below's $7 "Juniors Charm Clog," which Crocs said copies distinct elements of its Classic Clog. Crocs claims the Five Below shoes have a similar arrangement of holes, trapezoid-shaped openings, and a textured band. T…

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Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test
Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test A familiar supermarket staple is being recalled after a food safety test raised concerns. The FDA posted Wakefern Food Corp.’s recall of select Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The company said routine FDA testing found elevated patulin levels in the product. Patulin is a substance produced by molds that can grow on damaged or bruised apples. It can also turn up in foods made from affected fruit. The recall covers 23-ounce plastic jars with UPC code 04119005677 and a best-by date of June 16, 2027. The apple sauce was distributed through ShopRite, Price…

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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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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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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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Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports
Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports Crocs is stepping into a legal battle with Five Below after accusing the discount retailer of selling knockoff versions of its famous foam clogs, according to reports. A lawsuit was filed by Crocs and its subsidiary, Jibbitz Charms, against Philadelphia-based Five Below in US District Court in Colorado, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The lawsuit takes aim at Five Below's $7 "Juniors Charm Clog," which Crocs said copies distinct elements of its Classic Clog. Crocs claims the Five Below shoes have a similar arrangement of holes, trapezoid-shaped openings, and a textured band. T…

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Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test
Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test A familiar supermarket staple is being recalled after a food safety test raised concerns. The FDA posted Wakefern Food Corp.’s recall of select Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The company said routine FDA testing found elevated patulin levels in the product. Patulin is a substance produced by molds that can grow on damaged or bruised apples. It can also turn up in foods made from affected fruit. The recall covers 23-ounce plastic jars with UPC code 04119005677 and a best-by date of June 16, 2027. The apple sauce was distributed through ShopRite, Price…

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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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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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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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American Family Of 4 Killed Near Iconic World Landmark American Family Of 4 Killed Near Iconic World Landmark American Family Of 4 Killed Near Iconic World Landmark
American Family Of 4 Killed Near Iconic World Landmark A pre-dawn disaster in one of Athens’ most visited neighborhoods has left families on two continents grieving. Four Americans were among six people killed when an explosion caused a residential building to collapse in the Plaka district, near the Acropolis, according to the Hellenic Fire Service in Greece. The blast happened at dawn Friday, Sept. 25. The four Americans were a couple, their son, and his girlfriend, according to Kathimerini. They were staying in a first-floor short-term rental. Neither their identities or places of residence in the US have been replaced as of Saturday, S…

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Canada Prepped For Possible US Invasion, Prime Minister Says Canada Prepped For Possible US Invasion, Prime Minister Says Canada Prepped For Possible US Invasion, Prime Minister Says
Canada Prepped For Possible US Invasion, Prime Minister Says Canada’s leader says his government has considered a scenario few neighbors would want on their planning list. In an interview this week with The New York Times, Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada has prepared for the remote possibility of a US military invasion, describing it as an “extreme tail risk.” He framed the exercise as contingency planning, not an outcome his government expects. “That’s just risk management,” Carney told The Times. “That’s not a base case, but it would be irresponsible not to” prepare. The comments followed President Donald Trump’s repeated re…

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New Rankings Reveal Nation's Highest-Taxed States New Rankings Reveal Nation's Highest-Taxed States New Rankings Reveal Nation's Highest-Taxed States
New Rankings Reveal Nation's Highest-Taxed States New rankings reveal the nation’s highest-taxing states, with a sizable gap separating the leader from the pack. New York and its local governments collected more taxes per person than any other state, according to the Citizens Budget Commission’s “Top of the Charts 4” analysis. They also ranked second in spending per person, behind Alaska. The report uses fiscal year 2024 data, the latest available, to compare combined state and local finances. New York’s tax collections per person exceeded the national average by 71 percent and California, in second place, by 22 percent. The top 10 states…

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Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss
Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss Two grieving families have allowed Ole Miss to identify the students at the center of an ongoing death investigation. The University of Mississippi has Friday, Sept. 25, that Aidan Hamilton, 18, a freshman from Englewood, Colorado, and Robert Strang, 20, a junior from Atlanta, as the students who died Monday, Sept. 21. Hamilton was found unresponsive on campus and later died after CPR attempts, while Strang died off campus, according to The Daily Mississippian, the university’s student newspaper. Original report - Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answer…

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Alina Habba Set To Marry Turkish Billionaire Turhan Mildon: Reports Alina Habba Set To Marry Turkish Billionaire Turhan Mildon: Reports Alina Habba Set To Marry Turkish Billionaire Turhan Mildon: Reports
Alina Habba Set To Marry Turkish Billionaire Turhan Mildon: Reports Alina Habba, Former Acting U.S. Attorney and former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, is set to marry Turkish billionaire Turhan Mildon, this weekend, The Correspondent reports. Mildon, 29, will be the third husband of Habba, 42, a Summit, NJ native. Habba has two children with her first husband, Matthew Eyet. The two divorced in 2019.  Habba went on to remarry Gregg Reuben and the two settled in Bernardsville, NJ. Habba and Reuben divorced in February, and has since reportedly moved to Palm Beach, FL, near Trump's Mar-a-Lago club. The Daily Beast also rep…

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