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Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger
Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger A 36-year-old Hudson Valley mother was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer while pregnant, forcing her baby boy to be delivered more than three months early — and now their community is making sure she and her husband do not face this crisis alone.  Samantha Knapp, 36, and her husband, Christopher Knapp, are navigating her cancer treatment while their newborn son, Nico, remains in a neonatal intensive care unit, according to family friend Filomena Vasapolli.  The family's ordeal began in mid-August, when Samantha underwent emergency brain surgery to remove a mass tha…

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NY Archdiocese Reaches Nation’s Second-Largest Clergy Abuse Settlement NY Archdiocese Reaches Nation’s Second-Largest Clergy Abuse Settlement NY Archdiocese Reaches Nation’s Second-Largest Clergy Abuse Settlement
NY Archdiocese Reaches Nation’s Second-Largest Clergy Abuse Settlement The Archdiocese of New York has reached a massive $800 million settlement with about 1,300 parishioners who said they were sexually abused by clergy members. Attorneys for the survivors first announced the deal Saturday, Oct. 24, followed by confirmation from Archbishop Ronald Hicks. “The $800 million payout by the Archdiocese of New York is far from a full measure of justice,” said Jeff Anderson, an attorney for more than 1,000 of the victims. “For the horrors inflicted, for decades, it does mark a momentous moment of real reckoning.” Hundreds of civil lawsuits were filed against the Arch…

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Top NY State Police Official Suspended Without Pay As FBI Takes Over Investigation Top NY State Police Official Suspended Without Pay As FBI Takes Over Investigation Top NY State Police Official Suspended Without Pay As FBI Takes Over Investigation
Top NY State Police Official Suspended Without Pay As FBI Takes Over Investigation A top New York State Police leader is now under FBI investigation following concerning posts from his social media account. Lt. Col. Jared Duffy was suspended from duty Sunday, Oct. 25, and the FBI was asked to take over the case, according to New York State Police. Duffy’s brother, Buffalo-based attorney Trevor Duffy, told the Albany Times-Union that Jared Duffy’s X account had gone unused for years before it was hacked and used to promote illicit content related to sexual images of children. Investigators were first spotted at Jared Duffy’s home in Colonie on Tuesday, Oct. 20, according …

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Hudson Valley Firefighter, Navy Veteran Dies At 35: 'Crushing Loss' Hudson Valley Firefighter, Navy Veteran Dies At 35: 'Crushing Loss' Hudson Valley Firefighter, Navy Veteran Dies At 35: 'Crushing Loss'
Hudson Valley Firefighter, Navy Veteran Dies At 35: 'Crushing Loss' A Westchester County firefighter and US Navy veteran who dedicated nearly a decade to protecting his community is being remembered following his death at age 35.    Roberto Rivera Jr., a firefighter assigned to Station 13 in Yonkers, died on Saturday, Oct. 24, according to his obituary. His cause of death was not made public.  Rivera, born April 12, 1991, served in the US Navy before joining the Yonkers Fire Department, where he spent nearly nine years protecting residents.  His death has prompted an outpouring of grief from fellow firefighters, city officials, and love…

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WATCH: 'Grappler' Ends High-Speed Chase, Orange County Duo Arrested After Burglary: Sheriff WATCH: 'Grappler' Ends High-Speed Chase, Orange County Duo Arrested After Burglary: Sheriff WATCH: 'Grappler' Ends High-Speed Chase, Orange County Duo Arrested After Burglary: Sheriff
Watch: 'Grappler' Ends High-Speed Chase, Orange County Duo Arrested After Burglary: Sheriff A high-speed police chase spanning two counties ended with the first successful use of a specialized vehicle-stopping device in Putnam County — and two arrests, authorities said.   Orange County residents Frank V. Commisso, 35, of Newburgh, and Hilary L. Rampe, 39, of Walden, were both arrested following the pursuit on Thursday, Oct. 22, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced. The chase, which lasted more than 30 minutes, began after a reported theft at the Tractor Supply on Route 311 in Patterson just before 6:40 p.m. on Thursday. There, authorities said a man sto…

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Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List
Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List Dozens of streets across the Northeast have been recognized among the nation's best places for trick-or-treating, including one in a town that inspired "The Addams Family." Reese's named East Dudley Avenue in Westfield, New Jersey, as the "Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America" on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Hershey-owned candy brand evaluated 150 popular Halloween destinations across the US, from large cities to small towns. Each street received a "haul score" and a "haunt score." The metrics were based on factors like crowds, decorations, Halloween spirit, and social media …

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Mayor Of Hudson Valley Village Resigns — Here's Why Mayor Of Hudson Valley Village Resigns — Here's Why Mayor Of Hudson Valley Village Resigns — Here's Why
Mayor Of Hudson Valley Village Resigns — Here's Why A Rockland County mayor has announced that he will step down from office later this month.  Village of Hillburn Mayor Joseph P. Tursi announced his resignation in a letter dated Wednesday, Oct. 21, addressed to the Village Board of Trustees and Hillburn residents.  Tursi said his resignation will take effect on Friday, Oct. 30, explaining that an upcoming move to another area has prompted his decision to leave office.  In the letter, Tursi expressed gratitude to residents, village employees, and fellow elected officials for their support throughout his time as mayor.  …

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NY's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings NY's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings NY's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings
NY's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings Thousands of elementary and middle schools across the Northeast have been evaluated in new rankings that highlight the top-performing public schools in each state. U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The 2027 list evaluated about 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools nationwide based on reading and math achievement. The report highlights schools where students performed well on state assessments while accounting for student backgrounds.  U.S. News said its updated methodol…

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Hudson Valley, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Hudson Valley, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Hudson Valley, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Hudson Valley, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, the Hudson Valley is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists from Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland counties are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza plac…

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Pace University Names New President After Nearly Decade Pace University Names New President After Nearly Decade Pace University Names New President After Nearly Decade
Pace University Names New President After Nearly Decade Pace University has named a new president who will take over leadership of its campuses in Westchester County and New York City after nearly a decade under its current leader.  Robert "Bobby" Ahdieh, a legal scholar and higher education administrator who most recently held several leadership positions at Texas A&M University, has been selected as Pace University's ninth president, the university announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20.  Ahdieh will officially take office on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding President Marvin Krislov, who announced earlier this year that he would step down…

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Officer Ran Over By Burglary Suspect In Hudson Valley Who Faces Attempted Murder Charge: Cops Officer Ran Over By Burglary Suspect In Hudson Valley Who Faces Attempted Murder Charge: Cops Officer Ran Over By Burglary Suspect In Hudson Valley Who Faces Attempted Murder Charge: Cops
Officer Ran Over By Burglary Suspect In Hudson Valley Who Faces Attempted Murder Charge: Cops A 24-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after police said he ran over an officer with his vehicle and led authorities on a chase through Rockland County that ended with a crash.  Haverstraw resident Isaac Catedral, 24, was arrested following the incident on Friday, Oct. 23, which left three Haverstraw Police officers injured, according to Haverstraw Police. The incident began around 4:41 p.m. on Friday, when Haverstraw Police responded to a home in the village for a report of a disorderly man attempting to break into a home. Responding officers eventually found a ve…

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by Ben Crnic
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Person Jumps From Tappan Zee Bridge (DEVELOPING) Person Jumps From Tappan Zee Bridge (DEVELOPING) Person Jumps From Tappan Zee Bridge (DEVELOPING)
Person Jumps From Tappan Zee Bridge (Developing) A person jumped from the Tappan Zee Bridge early Monday morning, Oct. 26.  The incident was reported at around 2:20 a.m. on Monday, when police and firefighters were dispatched to a report of a person jumping from the southbound side of the bridge near mile marker 14.1, according to the Piermont Fire Department and New York State Police. Piermont crews provided mutual aid to the Tarrytown Fire Department during the response. The New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team and Unmanned Aircraft System also helped with the search, alongside the US Coast Guard, Rock…

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by Ben Crnic
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CT Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat CT Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat CT Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat
CT Chef Killed In NY Crash Remembered For Talents In Kitchen, On Wrestling Mat Michael Frick brought people together through food and helped young wrestlers grow in the community where he once competed. The New Fairfield chef and former state wrestling champion, 35, died after a vehicle struck him in Patterson, New York, on Oct. 20.  The crash happened around 8:09 p.m. at Route 22 and Route 164, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Frick was walking when the Toyota sedan struck him. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, authorities said. Known as Chef Mike, Frick owned Salt x Thyme, a catering and private chef service …

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Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush
Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush A Philadelphia police officer who was shot 12 times in an attack that killed his partner was released from the hospital Saturday, Oct. 24, receiving a standing ovation from more than 100 fellow officers, medical personnel, and loved ones. Officer Hector Rodriguez III, 33, was wheeled out of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center two weeks after he and Officer Shane Seiber, 40, were shot while responding to a call in West Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 10, as Daily Voice previously reported. Rodriguez placed his hand over his heart as officers, hospital staff, and loved ones applauded his release.…

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Phone-Distracted Trucker Killed New York Dad, 2 Kids On PA Turnpike Phone-Distracted Trucker Killed New York Dad, 2 Kids On PA Turnpike Phone-Distracted Trucker Killed New York Dad, 2 Kids On PA Turnpike
Phone-Distracted Trucker Killed New York Dad, 2 Kids On PA Turnpike A truck driver distracted by his phone when he killed a New York father and his two children on the Pennsylvania Turnpike has been sentenced to state prison, prosecutors announced on Friday, Oct. 23. Santos M. Valentin, 31, of Philadelphia, was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 13, to three years minus three days to 12 years in prison by Judge Todd Brown, the Lancaster County District Attorney said. The crash killed Donnell Hickson, 43, of Baldwin, Long Island his 18-year-old son, Decir Hickson, and his 11-year-old daughter on Sunday, July 21, 2024, as Daily Voice previously reported. A Lancaster Co…

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by Jillian Pikora

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Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs
Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft is offering buyouts to more than a quarter of its workforce as the tech giant looks to slash costs while spending heavily on AI. The company announced a new voluntary exit program for about 60,000 workers worldwide on Monday, Oct. 26. The offer is available to eligible employees in Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the US. The buyouts affect about 27% of Microsoft's 223,000 global employees. Workers who accept the offer will receive financial support and career planning resources to help them leave the company. CNBC reported that eligible employees have until December t…

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Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals
Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen is adding two holiday-inspired Blizzard flavors to its menu, along with some limited-time deals. The chain unveiled its new Peanut Butter Blossom Blizzard Treat in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The dessert, which will be available starting Monday, Nov. 2, features Hershey's Mini Kisses, cookie pieces, and peanut butter topping blended with soft serve. DQ is also bringing back its Peppermint Bark Blizzard Treat, which combines milk and white chocolate layers, crushed peppermint candy cane pieces, and soft serve. Both flavors will be available at part…

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Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When
Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cups. The coffeehouse chain will launch its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Starbucks announced on Monday, Oct. 26. The new collection will feature different bear-shaped glass cups with mystery designs at Starbucks locations nationwide. Starbucks hasn't revealed what the new Bearista characters will look like but said more details will be announced soon. The cups will be available in limited quantities while supplies last. The original Bearista Glass Cold Cup wil…

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Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out
Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back a popular meat option that has previously sold out faster than expected. The fast-casual chain announced the limited-time return of Smoked Brisket in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The brisket will return to menus nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Smoked Brisket is seasoned with smoked serrano and chipotle chili peppers before being smoked over mesquite wood for several hours. "Our Smoked Brisket is defined by the classic culinary techniques that go into every batch," said senior vice president of culinary Nevielle Panthaky. "A signat…

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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …

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Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs
Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft is offering buyouts to more than a quarter of its workforce as the tech giant looks to slash costs while spending heavily on AI. The company announced a new voluntary exit program for about 60,000 workers worldwide on Monday, Oct. 26. The offer is available to eligible employees in Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the US. The buyouts affect about 27% of Microsoft's 223,000 global employees. Workers who accept the offer will receive financial support and career planning resources to help them leave the company. CNBC reported that eligible employees have until December t…

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Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals
Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen is adding two holiday-inspired Blizzard flavors to its menu, along with some limited-time deals. The chain unveiled its new Peanut Butter Blossom Blizzard Treat in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The dessert, which will be available starting Monday, Nov. 2, features Hershey's Mini Kisses, cookie pieces, and peanut butter topping blended with soft serve. DQ is also bringing back its Peppermint Bark Blizzard Treat, which combines milk and white chocolate layers, crushed peppermint candy cane pieces, and soft serve. Both flavors will be available at part…

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by Chris Spiker
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Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When
Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cups. The coffeehouse chain will launch its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Starbucks announced on Monday, Oct. 26. The new collection will feature different bear-shaped glass cups with mystery designs at Starbucks locations nationwide. Starbucks hasn't revealed what the new Bearista characters will look like but said more details will be announced soon. The cups will be available in limited quantities while supplies last. The original Bearista Glass Cold Cup wil…

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Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out
Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back a popular meat option that has previously sold out faster than expected. The fast-casual chain announced the limited-time return of Smoked Brisket in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The brisket will return to menus nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Smoked Brisket is seasoned with smoked serrano and chipotle chili peppers before being smoked over mesquite wood for several hours. "Our Smoked Brisket is defined by the classic culinary techniques that go into every batch," said senior vice president of culinary Nevielle Panthaky. "A signat…

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by Chris Spiker
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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …

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Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek' Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek' Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek'
Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek' Walter Koenig, a “Star Trek” favorite whose career took him far beyond the Enterprise, is dead, according to multiple reports. Koenig died of natural causes Sunday, Oct. 25, at his home in North Hollywood, California, his talent agent told TVLine. He was 90. His daughter and niece were with him. He became known to generations of viewers as Ensign Pavel Chekov, the Russian navigator who joined the original “Star Trek” during its second season in 1967. Koenig returned for all six original-cast movies and also appeared in “Star Trek Generations.” Decades later, he voiced Federation President …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trump’s Dinner With NY Native Bill Maher Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward' Trump’s Dinner With NY Native Bill Maher Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward' Trump’s Dinner With NY Native Bill Maher Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward'
Trump’s Dinner With NY Native Bill Maher Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward' President Donald Trump followed another White House dinner with Bill Maher with a much less cordial invitation: a lengthy public attack on the HBO host. Trump’s Truth Social post, published Sunday night, Oct. 25, ran 1,322 words. Factbase identified it as his longest among nearly 100,000 social media posts dating to 2011. “Let’s talk about this COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSER, Bill Maher,” Trump began. “He’s got a Low Rated Show on equally Low Rated HBO, which was once, long ago, a Network of Quality and Excitement — But that’s all gone. It’s not ‘HOT’ anymore!” The attack followed the Friday, Oc…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Eric Bauza Dies Suddenly At 46: Emmy-Winning Actor Voiced Bugs Bunny, Other Cartoon Favorites Eric Bauza Dies Suddenly At 46: Emmy-Winning Actor Voiced Bugs Bunny, Other Cartoon Favorites Eric Bauza Dies Suddenly At 46: Emmy-Winning Actor Voiced Bugs Bunny, Other Cartoon Favorites
Eric Bauza Dies Suddenly At 46: Emmy-Winning Actor Voiced Bugs Bunny, Other Cartoon Favorites Eric Bauza, whose voice brought some of animation’s most familiar characters to life, has died suddenly, his family announced. The Emmy-winning actor was 46. He died Sunday, Oct. 25, at his Los Angeles home, NBC News reported, citing the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office. His family confirmed his death in a brief Instagram announcement, identifying him as the modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and dozens of other cartoon characters. NBC reported that the medical examiner’s office noted a diagnosis of hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Bauza won three Emmy Awards between …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12 15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12 15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12
15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12 A teenage suspect has been arrested after a college football homecoming weekend was disrupted by gunfire near the stadium. Tallahassee police said detectives arrested a 15-year-old boy on Sunday, Oct. 25, in connection with the shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. He faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent, according to the department’s arrest announcement obtained by Daily Voice. The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, near Perry and Manatee streets. Eleven people suf…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest
Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu season is gaining ground, with new federal figures offering a timely reminder to prepare before activity climbs further. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest report, released on Friday, Oct. 23 and covering the week ending Saturday, Oct. 17, says influenza activity remains low nationally but is increasing in many parts of the country. The agency said early-season activity is higher than typically observed at this time of year. Clinical laboratories reported that 5.7 percent of specimens tested positive for influenza, with 2,918 positive results among 51,490 specimens…

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