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MTA Seals $10 Deal For Ex-Superfund Site, Clearing Way For Potential Port Jeff LIRR Expansion MTA Seals $10 Deal For Ex-Superfund Site, Clearing Way For Potential Port Jeff LIRR Expansion MTA Seals $10 Deal For Ex-Superfund Site, Clearing Way For Potential Port Jeff LIRR Expansion
MTA Seals $10 Deal For Ex-Superfund Site, Clearing Way For Potential Port Jeff Lirr Expansion A key step toward potentially upgrading the Long Island Rail Road was reached Wednesday, Sept. 30, as the MTA finally agreed to buy 46 acres of an ex-Superfund site for $10. The MTA had been in talks to buy 46 acres of the former Lawrence Aviation site in Port Jefferson Station and closed the deal Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. In theory, the site could become a rail yard as part of a larger project to electrify and expand service on the busy, diesel-powered Port Jefferson Branch. The deal fell through in June, according to reports, but has since been revived. “We have a new oppor…

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Serial Suffolk Bank Robber With ‘No Funny Business’ Demand Note Going Back To Prison: DA Serial Suffolk Bank Robber With ‘No Funny Business’ Demand Note Going Back To Prison: DA Serial Suffolk Bank Robber With ‘No Funny Business’ Demand Note Going Back To Prison: DA
Serial Suffolk Bank Robber With ‘No Funny Business’ Demand Note Going Back To Prison: DA A serial Long Island bank robber who hit two more banks in December 2025 was sentenced Thursday, Oct. 1 to more prison time, authorities said. Brian Blackford, 52, of Kings Park, got five and a half to 11 years in prison after admitting to the heists, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. The sentence was consistent with his plea deal in August. Blackford’s name, age, hometown, and general appearance match a man who was charged in seven bank robberies and arrested in 2014, according to prior reports. Blackford spent seven years in state prison before his release in November 20…

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One Of Long Island’s ‘Best’ Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants Has Closed One Of Long Island’s ‘Best’ Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants Has Closed One Of Long Island’s ‘Best’ Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants Has Closed
One Of Long Island’s ‘Best’ Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants Has Closed A Korean restaurant on Long Island has closed less than two years after opening. Fly Chick to the Moon in Port Washington announced its shutdown Sunday, Sept. 27 on social media. “It is hard to say goodbye, but we will always fondly remember the time we shared with you,” owners Mason and Julia Kim wrote. “This restaurant began as a dream and, thanks to you, became a place filled with gatherings, celebrations, and memories we will always cherish.” The Kims launched Fly Chick to the Moon in January 2025, offering several fried chicken options along with traditional Korean dishes. Newsday ran…

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Suffolk Trafficker Who Admitted Trading Teen Girl For Crack Cocaine Gets Prison Time Suffolk Trafficker Who Admitted Trading Teen Girl For Crack Cocaine Gets Prison Time Suffolk Trafficker Who Admitted Trading Teen Girl For Crack Cocaine Gets Prison Time
Suffolk Trafficker Who Admitted Trading Teen Girl For Crack Cocaine Gets Prison Time A Long Island woman who sex trafficked a teenage girl in exchange for crack cocaine was sentenced Thursday, Oct. 1 to prison time. Jacquelyn Comiskey, 54, of Bellport, got 12 years behind bars, according to Newsday. The sentence was in line with a plea deal she struck in August. Comiskey’s exchange was part of a 25-day nightmare for the 14-year-old victim, who was kidnapped in December 2024 and found on a yacht docked in Islip on Jan. 3, 2025. One day before the victim was located, Comiskey picked her up from the yacht and drove her to the home of Bunice Knight, according to investigators.…

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Hamptons Town Officials Admit Pocketing Fast-Track Bribes While Others Waited Months: DA Hamptons Town Officials Admit Pocketing Fast-Track Bribes While Others Waited Months: DA Hamptons Town Officials Admit Pocketing Fast-Track Bribes While Others Waited Months: DA
Hamptons Town Officials Admit Pocketing Fast-Track Bribes While Others Waited Months: DA Two Long Island town officials pleaded guilty to bribery charges this week, authorities announced Thursday, Oct. 1. Evelyn Calderon, 47, of Mastic, and Ryan Benitez, 38, of East Hampton, admitted taking bribes to fast-track building permits through the Town of East Hampton, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Building permits in East Hampton could take months for approval, and the office was understaffed and overworked, according to prosecutors and prior reporting from Newsday. But if you knew the right people — namely Calderon and Benitez — you could get permits in days fo…

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NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking
NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking Retirees in several Northeast states face some of the highest costs in the country, according to a new study. Retirement Living released its 2026 list of the most affordable states to retire, comparing all 50 states based on housing costs, everyday expenses, and tax-friendliness. The study looked at median rent for a one-bedroom home, median home sale prices, grocery spending, gas prices, and average Medicare Advantage premiums. Researchers also considered whether states tax Social Security benefits, along with income and property tax rates. "Affordability plays a major role in retire…

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Fire Guts Long Island Family’s New Home Amid Nor’easter: ‘Nearly Everything’ Lost Fire Guts Long Island Family’s New Home Amid Nor’easter: ‘Nearly Everything’ Lost Fire Guts Long Island Family’s New Home Amid Nor’easter: ‘Nearly Everything’ Lost
Fire Guts Long Island Family’s New Home Amid Nor’easter: ‘Nearly Everything’ Lost A devastating house fire amid the weekend nor’easter destroyed a Long Island family’s home and decades of memories, and now they’ve reached out to the community for help. “In a matter of moments, the whole family lost not only the place they called home, but nearly everything [they] had worked so hard for over the past two decades,” organizer Alenthea Jaggernath wrote in a GoFundMe. Jaggernath launched the fundraiser for her mother, Sara, and father, Adi, who just bought the home at 44 Cedar Street in Freeport two years ago. “We are starting this fundraiser on her behalf because we want he…

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LI Theater Director’s Shock Firing Sparks Community Support, Fundraiser Launched LI Theater Director’s Shock Firing Sparks Community Support, Fundraiser Launched LI Theater Director’s Shock Firing Sparks Community Support, Fundraiser Launched
LI Theater Director’s Shock Firing Sparks Community Support, Fundraiser Launched Following the shock firing of a longtime Long Island cinema director, community members have launched a fundraiser and a petition to support him. Dylan Skolnick, director of Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington, was removed as its leader by the theater’s board of directors on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The board initially said Skolnick was removed for “serious misconduct,” which prompted him to speak with Newsday about his dismissal. Skolnick provided the outlet with a “demand letter” that said he was dismissed for running a “competing booking business.” He did not deny the allegations, instead explain…

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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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Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains
Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains A powerful nor'easter uncovered what's believed to be a large piece of a ship that wrecked more than 140 years ago. The storm exposed wooden wreckage along the south shore of Nantucket, Massachusetts, on Saturday, Sept. 26. The remains are believed to be from the Warren Sawyer, a three-masted wooden schooner that sank off the island's coast in December 1884. The discovery was first reported by the Nantucket Current on Saturday, Sept. 26. Jason Graziadei, the newspaper's editor-in-chief, spotted the large wooden beams held together by iron fastenings near Miacomet Beach. …

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Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Gold Scam; More Victims Sought: PA Police Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Gold Scam; More Victims Sought: PA Police Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Gold Scam; More Victims Sought: PA Police
Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Gold Scam; More Victims Sought: PA Police Scammers posing as federal agents have stolen approximately $6.5 million from victims across the country, Pennsylvania State Police said. Investigators have now identified an 87-year-old woman who reported handing over $1.5 million in gold. The newly identified victim, from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, confirmed meeting a suspect traveling in the Honda linked to the investigation on Friday, Aug. 28, according to an update shared on Thursday, Oct. 1. Police announced the $6.5 million nationwide total on Friday, Sept. 25, identifying victims in Maryland and Washington State. The latest update…

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14-Year-Old Suffolk Girl Stopped, Offered $300 By Creep In SUV: Police 14-Year-Old Suffolk Girl Stopped, Offered $300 By Creep In SUV: Police 14-Year-Old Suffolk Girl Stopped, Offered $300 By Creep In SUV: Police
14-Year-Old Suffolk Girl Stopped, Offered $300 By Creep In SUV: Police A 14-year-old Long Island high school student was accosted by a bald man in an SUV, and now police are searching for the man. The female student at Smithtown High School East was walking home Friday, Sept. 11 when she reached Lincoln Avenue and 6th Street in St. James, the Suffolk County Police Department said Thursday, Oct. 1. At the intersection, a bald man between 40 and 50 years old driving a black Audi SUV parked in front of her, made an "inappropriate comment,” and offered her $300, police said. Traffic cameras captured the man’s SUV on video, and he is wanted for child endangerment,…

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Andrew Cuomo Drops Nearly $10 Million On Hamptons Estate — With Surprising Feature Andrew Cuomo Drops Nearly $10 Million On Hamptons Estate — With Surprising Feature Andrew Cuomo Drops Nearly $10 Million On Hamptons Estate — With Surprising Feature
Andrew Cuomo Drops Nearly $10 Million On Hamptons Estate — With Surprising Feature Former New York governor and NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo has purchased a $9.6 million property in the Hamptons, according to multiple reports. The property lies on the western edge of the Hamptons in Remsenburg, the New York Times reported Wednesday, Sept. 30. The transaction closed back on June 23, sources told the paper. Cuomo’s purchase includes four parcels of land, including two homes, according to the New York Post. He’s planning to use it as a summer home and investment property, the Post reported. The ex-governor still maintains an apartment in Manhattan; his living situatio…

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Drunk Suffolk Driver Who Killed Pedestrian After Stealing Car Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities Drunk Suffolk Driver Who Killed Pedestrian After Stealing Car Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities Drunk Suffolk Driver Who Killed Pedestrian After Stealing Car Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities
Drunk Suffolk Driver Who Killed Pedestrian After Stealing Car Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities A young Long Island man who killed a pedestrian while driving drunk in a stolen car took a plea deal Wednesday, Sept. 30, authorities said. Alexander Cerda, 23, of Bay Shore, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter and several more charges in the death of Eric Perez in March 2025, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. In exchange, Cerda is expected to get between six and 18 years in prison at his sentencing hearing on Jan. 8, 2027, according to the DA’s office. “Every decision this defendant made on March 8, 2025, was worse than the next,” District Attorney Ray Tierney s…

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Drunk Driver Slams Utility Pole In The Hamptons, Gets Cuffed: Police Drunk Driver Slams Utility Pole In The Hamptons, Gets Cuffed: Police Drunk Driver Slams Utility Pole In The Hamptons, Gets Cuffed: Police
Drunk Driver Slams Utility Pole In The Hamptons, Gets Cuffed: Police A Long Island drunk driver slammed into a utility pole near East Hampton Airport, leading to his arrest, police said. Fredy Tezen Paredes, 38, of Flanders, was traveling northbound on Daniels Hole Road near Hedges Lane in Wainscott around 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, the East Hampton Town Police Department said. Tezen Paredes’s crash into a utility pole sparked a police response, and officers smelled alcohol on his breath and noticed his eyes were bloodshot and glassy, authorities said. When cops put Tezen Paredes through field sobriety tests, he “performed poorly” on the “horizontal gaze” an…

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Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies
Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Amazon Prime customers could start getting settlement money as millions of additional consumers become eligible for automatic refunds. Amazon began issuing the expanded payments on Thursday, Oct. 1, under the $2.5 billion settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission in September 2025, USA Today reported. The online retailer was required to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and refund up to $1.5 billion to consumers. Amazon was accused of enrolling millions of consumers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and knowingly making it difficult for customers to cancel. More than…

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Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination
Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination A pasta brand sold nationwide is being recalled over a contamination risk that can cause serious illness or death. Gias Foods, based in New York City, is recalling two lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine sold at Walmart, according to the company’s announcement on the FDA website. The frozen pasta may contain Listeria monocytogenes, bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable. The affected pasta comes in a yellow, 22-ounce plastic container. Shoppe…

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Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M+ Grill Brushes Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M+ Grill Brushes Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M+ Grill Brushes
Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M+ Grill Brushes A popular grill brush is being recalled because metal bristles can break off and cause serious internal injuries if swallowed. Walmart recalled about 4.48 million Expert Grill metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to a grill or food. If swallowed, the bristles can cause serious internal injuries that may require surgery. The brushes have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some also have metal scrapers attached. The recall covers five Expert Grill product…

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Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall
Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Nearly 30,000 Cadillac SUVs are being recalled because a power window problem can cause someone to get pinched, federal regulators said. General Motors issued the recall for 29,347 Cadillac OPTIQ electric vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Sept. 24. The recall affects certain 2025 through 2027 models. The issue involves the front windows when they're closed with the key fob's express-up function, according to the NHTSA. The windows may fail to detect an obstruction and automatically reverse during the final 13 millimeters of upwa…

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Starbucks Closes Long Island Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes Long Island Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes Long Island Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List
Starbucks Closes Long Island Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Dozens of Starbucks cafés across the Northeast have closed as the coffee giant moves ahead with a major restructuring plan. StarbucksEverywhere.net, a website tracking the chain's locations, published a list of the roughly 250 locations closing in late September. Starbucks announced plans to shutter the North American cafés on Thursday, Sept. 24. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is focused on improving the customer experience. Starbucks is in the middle of a major remodeling push, upgrading more than 1,000 coffeehouses since late 2025…

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Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies
Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Amazon Prime customers could start getting settlement money as millions of additional consumers become eligible for automatic refunds. Amazon began issuing the expanded payments on Thursday, Oct. 1, under the $2.5 billion settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission in September 2025, USA Today reported. The online retailer was required to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and refund up to $1.5 billion to consumers. Amazon was accused of enrolling millions of consumers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and knowingly making it difficult for customers to cancel. More than…

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Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination
Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination A pasta brand sold nationwide is being recalled over a contamination risk that can cause serious illness or death. Gias Foods, based in New York City, is recalling two lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine sold at Walmart, according to the company’s announcement on the FDA website. The frozen pasta may contain Listeria monocytogenes, bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable. The affected pasta comes in a yellow, 22-ounce plastic container. Shoppe…

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Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M+ Grill Brushes Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M+ Grill Brushes Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M+ Grill Brushes
Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M+ Grill Brushes A popular grill brush is being recalled because metal bristles can break off and cause serious internal injuries if swallowed. Walmart recalled about 4.48 million Expert Grill metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to a grill or food. If swallowed, the bristles can cause serious internal injuries that may require surgery. The brushes have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some also have metal scrapers attached. The recall covers five Expert Grill product…

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Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall
Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Nearly 30,000 Cadillac SUVs are being recalled because a power window problem can cause someone to get pinched, federal regulators said. General Motors issued the recall for 29,347 Cadillac OPTIQ electric vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Sept. 24. The recall affects certain 2025 through 2027 models. The issue involves the front windows when they're closed with the key fob's express-up function, according to the NHTSA. The windows may fail to detect an obstruction and automatically reverse during the final 13 millimeters of upwa…

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Starbucks Closes Long Island Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes Long Island Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes Long Island Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List
Starbucks Closes Long Island Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Dozens of Starbucks cafés across the Northeast have closed as the coffee giant moves ahead with a major restructuring plan. StarbucksEverywhere.net, a website tracking the chain's locations, published a list of the roughly 250 locations closing in late September. Starbucks announced plans to shutter the North American cafés on Thursday, Sept. 24. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is focused on improving the customer experience. Starbucks is in the middle of a major remodeling push, upgrading more than 1,000 coffeehouses since late 2025…

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Ex-Disney Star Names Actor Who Dumped For Not Being 'Famous Enough': 'Hollywood Is Brutal' Ex-Disney Star Names Actor Who Dumped For Not Being 'Famous Enough': 'Hollywood Is Brutal' Ex-Disney Star Names Actor Who Dumped For Not Being 'Famous Enough': 'Hollywood Is Brutal'
Ex-Disney Star Names Actor Who Dumped For Not Being 'Famous Enough': 'Hollywood Is Brutal' Connecticut native Christy Carlson Romano says her teenage romance with a co-star ended after his team decided she "wasn't famous enough" for him.  The Milford-born former Disney star, 42, shared the claim on Instagram on Wednesday, Sept. 30. She has been making several major admissions on social media ahead of her memoir’s Oct. 6 release. The book, “Once Upon a Trainwreck: The Fall and Rise of a Child Star,” explores her childhood fame and struggles with addiction. In one such story, the now 42-year-old Romano said she dated her "Cadet Kelly" co-star Shawn Ashmore when she was 1…

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New Trump Poll Reveals Americans’ Verdict On His Presidency New Trump Poll Reveals Americans’ Verdict On His Presidency New Trump Poll Reveals Americans’ Verdict On His Presidency
New Trump Poll Reveals Americans’ Verdict On His Presidency Americans are giving President Donald Trump a tough report card, with a new national poll revealing dissatisfaction that extends beyond his overall job performance. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll found that 69 percent of US adults disapprove of how Trump is handling the presidency, while 31 percent approve. More than half, 51 percent, strongly disapprove. Another 18 percent somewhat disapprove. The findings also show difficult terrain for Trump on the economy. His handling of the issue draws disapproval from 73 percent of adults, compared with 26 percent …

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McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy
McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald’s is giving its drive-thru a new voice, and customers may notice a change before they reach the pickup window. The chain is testing Archy, an artificial intelligence ordering assistant, as part of a broader technology push, according to multiple reports. The system takes orders in English and Spanish and works with ArchIQ, McDonald’s AI-powered restaurant operating platform. McDonald’s told Moneywise, in a report published by Yahoo Finance, that Archy was getting orders right more than 90 percent of the time. The company said the goal is to give employees more time to help customer…

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Former Football Player Dies Following Heat Stroke During Navy SEAL Prep Former Football Player Dies Following Heat Stroke During Navy SEAL Prep Former Football Player Dies Following Heat Stroke During Navy SEAL Prep
Former Football Player Dies Following Heat Stroke During Navy SEAL Prep A former football player remembered as a campus leader has died after a training emergency left his family holding onto hope for two weeks. Austin Stallman, 21, a Texas A&M University senior and son of Brazoria County Sheriff Bo Stallman, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, after suffering heat stroke in College Station, Texas, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office. Stallman previously played football at Angleton High School. The school said he became ill while trying out for a Navy SEAL preparation program, ABC13 Houston reported. He became disoriented during a 9-mile training run Tue…

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NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart
NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart 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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