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Wrestler Collapses In Ring, Dies At One Of Promoter's Last-Ever Matches, 48
Andy Williams, the guitarist for the band "Every Time I Die" who became a professional wrestler known as "The Butcher," has died after collapsing at the end of a match in Pennsylvania, industry organizations confirm. He was 48 years old. Williams collapsed Saturday evening, Sept. 5, during a show at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, located outside of Pittsburgh, according to the promoter, Enjoy Wrestling. The event, reportedly a tag team match alongside his partner, The Blade, against TME, according to TMZ. CPR was administered until the ambulance arrived, Enjoy Wrestling said. All…
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Macklemore Turned Ed Sheeran's MetLife Show Into Pro-Palestinian Rally — Twice, Upset Fans Say
Macklemore turned his opening sets for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium into a platform for his pro-Palestinian message two nights in a row, sparking backlash, calls for refunds, and a petition to remove him from the tour. The “Thrift Shop” rapper, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, was one of multiple opening acts for Sheeran’s LOOP Tour at the 80,000-seat stadium in East Rutherford on Friday, Sept. 4, and Saturday, Sept. 5. But Macklemore’s set went beyond the music, as he addressed the crowd about Gaza and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “I want the people from Gaza to the occ…
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Porch Lights Shine As CT Community Supports Family Of Boy, 11, Killed In Crash With School Bus
A Connecticut town is surrounding the family of sixth-grader Torren O’Grady with love, support, and light after he died in a crash. Torren O’Grady, 11, was killed after he collided with a school bus while riding his bike in North Stonington around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, near Old Colony and Pinecrest roads. The bus driver has not been charged as of Sunday. The loss came five days into the new school year. North Stonington Public Schools dismissed students early Wednesday so children could be with their families after the traumatic incident. The district made counselors, e…
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Duct-Taped Realtor Fired, FBI Eyes Charges For Mid-Air Meltdown That Prompted Divert: Report
The man who was restrained with duct tape by a gun range owner and a retired police officer on a Newark-bound flight has been identified as a longtime Arizona real estate broker whose company cut ties with him after learning of the incident, Daily Voice has learned. Layne Arthur Lundeen, 67, of Tucson, AZ, is charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct in connection with the Thursday, Sept. 3, incident, Maryland court records show. Lundeen was an associate broker, realtor and vice president member of the executive council at Long Realty Company, where his LinkedIn pro…
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Cape Cod Man's Truck Sale Sparks Investigation Over eBay Rules
A Cape Cod man handed over his pickup after eBay said the buyer had paid in full. More than $11,000 of his money was still missing. Keith Mackenzie-Betty sold his 2014 Toyota Tundra on eBay for $23,750, and he had received $11,625 when the online retail giant told him he could release the truck, according to CBS Boston. “I said, ‘Hang on, I’ve only had half my money,’” Mackenzie-Betty told reporters. “Who parts with something when they’ve not been paid in full?” The buyer had sent the full amount. Mackenzie-Betty said eBay confirmed the payment before he handed over the vehicle. The…
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Team USA Triathlete Drowned On Long Island — Then A Warning Sign Went Up: Report
The man who drowned during a morning swim off Long Island was no novice in the water. Spencer M. Korwin, the 38-year-old Manhattan man found dead off Shelter Island on Wednesday, Sept. 2, was a Team USA triathlete who trained for Ironman competitions and built a career around health and fitness, according to his LinkedIn profile. And the waters where Korwin died were not generally considered hazardous for swimmers, Shelter Island Police Chief James Read told The Suffolk Times. Korwin was visiting Shelter Island with his family when he left a dock near Crescent Beach for a swim around 8 a.m…
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Crashed Massachusetts Plane Belonged To Flight School; 2 Dead
A plane that crashed in Western Massachusetts, killing two people and sparking an hours-long overnight search, was part of the fleet of a flight school and rental service, Daily Voice has learned. The aircraft belonged to Plymouth-based Alpha One Flight Services, and the crash was the first fatal one in the business' 38-year history, according to the company. The school's founder, Christopher Hyldburg, released the following statement: "It is with profound sadness we confirm the victims and the aircraft involved in the accident in Ludlow, MA last night was part of Alpha One's a…
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Popular Popcorn Brand Recalled By
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ased Company Over Undeclared Ingredient
A sweet-and-salty snack sold in two states was pulled after a labeling problem left an ingredient off the package. Prospector Popcorn recalled 140 bags of its Belgian Chocolate Toffee-flavored popcorn because they contain undeclared soy, specifically soy lecithin, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The Ridgefield, Connecticut-based company initiated the voluntary recall on Tuesday, April 28. The FDA classified it as a Class II recall on Thursday, May 14. The affected popcorn was distributed in Connecticut and NY. The recall covers 3.5-ounce bags with UPC 850073852125. Affec…
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Southwest Adds Major New Perk As Airlines Compete For Premium Travelers
Southwest Airlines is opening airport lounges for the first time as the carrier continues adding more premium travel options. The Dallas-based airline will launch its first lounge network in late 2027, Southwest announced in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Construction has already started on four locations, and at least seven more are planned over the next several years. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport will be among the first lounges to open in late 2027. The other three locations will be at airports in Austin, Texas; Honolulu, Hawaii; and N…
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Fall Dangers Spark Huge Office Chair Recall: What To Know
More than 15,000 office chairs are being recalled after reports that the backrests detached, creating a fall hazard. Branch issued the recall for about 16,000 of its Ergonomic Chairs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Sept. 3. About 180 additional chairs were sold in Canada. The recall applies to height-adjustable chairs with backrest anchors that were installed incorrectly during manufacturing. The affected chairs were made between Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, and Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Branch, which is based in New York City, has received 11 reports of …
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11 Killed By Banned Air Bag Inflators, Feds Say: What Drivers Should Know
A banned replacement air bag inflator has now been linked to 11 deaths in the US, according to federal safety officials. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the latest death involved a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox in Dallas on Thursday, Aug. 27. It was the first known death involving one of the defective inflators installed in an Equinox. The Chinese-made inflators are marked with the identifier "DTN60DB" and were used as replacements after the original frontal driver's-side air bag inflators were removed. All previous 10 deaths and three severe injuries involved Che…
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Popular Tofu Product Recalled Across 29 States, Including CT, Over Packaging Concern
A popular plant-based food is being pulled from stores and online distribution after the manufacturer discovered a potential problem involving its packaging. Hodo Inc. announced Monday, Aug. 31, that it is voluntarily recalling select lots of its 8-ounce Lightly Fried Chili Crisp Tofu because printing ink from the packaging may have migrated into the food. The Hodo recall notice says the affected product was distributed to wholesalers, retailers, and consumers in 29 states, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Distribution ran fr…
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