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Man Killed In CT Police Shooting Remembered As Devoted Dad, Advocate For Fellow Veterans Man Killed In CT Police Shooting Remembered As Devoted Dad, Advocate For Fellow Veterans Man Killed In CT Police Shooting Remembered As Devoted Dad, Advocate For Fellow Veterans
Man Killed In CT Police Shooting Remembered As Devoted Dad, Advocate For Fellow Veterans A 43-year-old Connecticut father of two young boys who survived combat in Afghanistan before dedicating his life to helping wounded veterans is being mourned for his compassion and hard work.  Friends and loved ones are now rallying to support his sons after he was shot and killed by police in October.  Jakub “Jake” Dziemaszkiewicz died Friday, Oct. 16, after Bristol police were called for a welfare check at his Woodbridge Road home in the Chippens Hill neighborhood. Two friends who called 911 said they were worried about his safety but warned police he was armed and "would not go…

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Woman, 67, Fighting For Life After Being Crossing CT Street: Police Woman, 67, Fighting For Life After Being Crossing CT Street: Police Woman, 67, Fighting For Life After Being Crossing CT Street: Police
Woman, 67, Fighting For Life After Being Crossing CT Street: Police A 67-year-old woman is fighting for her life after a vehicle struck her while she was crossing a busy Connecticut street outside of a crosswalk, police said. The crash happened around 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, near 200 Orange Street in New Haven, authorities said.  New Haven police arrived to find the woman lying in the road with serious injuries. Emergency crews rushed her to Yale New Haven Hospital, where she was being treated for life-threatening injuries, authorities said. Statement regarding the pedestrian struck last night. pic.twitter.com/vSRNJAVeN2 — New Haven Police Departme…

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Intoxicated Driver Clocked At 102 MPH After Tailgating CT State Trooper: Police Intoxicated Driver Clocked At 102 MPH After Tailgating CT State Trooper: Police Intoxicated Driver Clocked At 102 MPH After Tailgating CT State Trooper: Police
Intoxicated Driver Clocked At 102 MPH After Tailgating CT State Trooper: Police A Connecticut woman faces OUI and reckless driving charges after police say she tailgated a state trooper, drifted out of her lane, and sped past his cruiser at 102 mph. Kristine Kriksciun, 58, of Killingworth, was behind the wheel of the Acura when the incident unfolded around 4:34 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, on Route 9 southbound near Exit 2 in Old Saybrook, according to Connecticut State Police. A trooper was driving in the left lane when a dark-colored Acura TLX pulled dangerously close behind his cruiser. The vehicle was so close that the trooper could no longer see its headlights, police sa…

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Man Found Dead Outside CT School Offices Hours Before Election Day Voting Man Found Dead Outside CT School Offices Hours Before Election Day Voting Man Found Dead Outside CT School Offices Hours Before Election Day Voting
Man Found Dead Outside CT School Offices Hours Before Election Day Voting A man was found dead inside a vehicle outside of a Connecticut school district's central office just before the building was set to open for Election Day voting, police said.  Troopers responded to the school district's Killingly Public Schools Central Administration Office at 79 Westfield Avenue around 5:17 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, after someone reported an unconscious person inside a vehicle. Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released his name.  The discovery came less than an hour before voters were expected to begin casting ballots at the…

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Police ID 38-Year-Old Man Killed In Bridgeport Shooting As Several Detained Police ID 38-Year-Old Man Killed In Bridgeport Shooting As Several Detained Police ID 38-Year-Old Man Killed In Bridgeport Shooting As Several Detained
Police ID 38-Year-Old Man Killed In Bridgeport Shooting As Several Detained Multiple people have been detained after a 38-year-old man was gunned down on a Connecticut street.  Bernard Fludd, 38, was found suffering from a gunshot wound on Mill Hill Avenue near Barnum Avenue in Bridgeport around 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, after police received reports of gunfire. Bridgeport police received a ShotSpotter alert and a 911 call about the shooting.  Fludd was unresponsive when police arrived. Responders rushed him to Bridgeport Hospital, where he died of his injuries.  The investigation soon led police to a nearby home. Witnesses told officers they saw …

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Popular Indoor Ropes Course At NY Mall Announces Closure Popular Indoor Ropes Course At NY Mall Announces Closure Popular Indoor Ropes Course At NY Mall Announces Closure
Popular Indoor Ropes Course At NY Mall Announces Closure A popular Rockland County attraction that has challenged visitors to climb more than 100 feet above the ground for nearly 14 years is closing its doors, though its owners say there may still be hope for a comeback. Palisades Climb Adventure, located inside the Palisades Center mall in West Nyack, announced on Thursday, Oct. 29, that it will eventually be closing.  The attraction has welcomed families and thrill-seekers since December 2012 and describes itself as the world's largest indoor ropes course. It boasts challenging climbing obstacles and ziplines, with visitors able …

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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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Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion
Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has listed her family's historic Victorian estate is for nearly $3.5 million after moving into the state's designated governor's mansion, Drumthwacket, over the summer. The home at 176 S. Mountain Ave., in Montclair is listed for $3,499,000, according to Zillow. The property is listed by Kathryn Scandalios of Stanton Company. Built in 1865, the Empire Victorian sits on 1.1 acres and features six bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and one half-bath. Inside, the home boasts soaring ceilings, intricate moldings, refinished hardwood floors, oversized windows, an…

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NJ Congressman Who Switched From Democrat To Republican Concedes Seat NJ Congressman Who Switched From Democrat To Republican Concedes Seat NJ Congressman Who Switched From Democrat To Republican Concedes Seat
NJ Congressman Who Switched From Democrat To Republican Concedes Seat Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew has conceded to Democrat Zack Mullock in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District Mullock, the mayor of Cape May, unseated the four-term incumbent in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. The race has not been called by any major outlets.  The victory marks a political shift in a district that the Cook Political Report had rated "Likely Republican." Van Drew was first elected to Congress as a Democrat in 2018 before switching to the Republican Party in 2019 during President Donald Trump's first impeachment. The 2nd Congressional District includes Atlantic, C…

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Democrats Flip Senate: DDHQ Democrats Flip Senate: DDHQ Democrats Flip Senate: DDHQ
Democrats Flip Senate: Ddhq Democrats have won back control of the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects. Democrats have already flipped six Senate seats: North Carolina, South Carolina, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, and Texas, Decision Desk HQ projects, with toss-up seats remaining in Alaska and Maine.  In Kansas, Adam Hamilton defeated Sen. Roger Marshall, the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in the Sunflower State in 94 years, while Annie Andrews upset Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina. In Texas, James Talarico defeated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the first time Democrats won a statewide race in the Lone Star…

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Dems Win Kansas Senate Seat For First Time In Nearly 100 Years Dems Win Kansas Senate Seat For First Time In Nearly 100 Years Dems Win Kansas Senate Seat For First Time In Nearly 100 Years
Dems Win Kansas Senate Seat For First Time In Nearly 100 Years Democrat Adam Hamilton is projected to win a Senate seat in Kansas, according to DecisionDesk HQ Hamilton, who defeated Sen. Roger Marshall, is the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in Kansas since 1932. Marshall, an obstetrician who was running for a second term, was plagued by a New York Times story that he sued more than 700 patients for unpaid medical debt. In a state that relies heavily on agriculture, Kansans were also hit hard by the high price of diesel.  This is a developing news article. Check back for more.

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Dems Projected To Flip Texas, SC In Historic Election Night Upsets Dems Projected To Flip Texas, SC In Historic Election Night Upsets Dems Projected To Flip Texas, SC In Historic Election Night Upsets
Dems Projected To Flip Texas, SC In Historic Election Night Upsets Democrats are projected to flip U.S. Senate seats in Texas and South Carolina on Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to Decision Desk HQ, which would end decades-long losing streaks in both states. In Texas, Democrat James Talarico was projected to defeat Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton to become the first Democrat to win a statewide race since 1994 and a U.S. Senate seat since 1988. Paxton, who defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican primary, had the backing of President Donald Trump and hundreds of millions of dollars in support from Elon Musk, but faced controversy over his pr…

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Democrats Flip 3 PA House Seats: Ex-TV Anchor Ousts Perry, Stock-Trading Rep Loses Democrats Flip 3 PA House Seats: Ex-TV Anchor Ousts Perry, Stock-Trading Rep Loses Democrats Flip 3 PA House Seats: Ex-TV Anchor Ousts Perry, Stock-Trading Rep Loses
Democrats Flip 3 PA House Seats: Ex-TV Anchor Ousts Perry, Stock-Trading Rep Loses A former television news anchor, a Scranton mayor, and a retired firefighter are projected to unseat three Republican members of Congress in Pennsylvania as Democrats make major gains in the U.S. House on Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Democrats Janelle Stelson, Paige Cognetti, and Bob Brooks are projected to defeat Republican U.S. Reps. Scott Perry, Rob Bresnahan Jr., and Ryan Mackenzie, respectively, flipping three congressional districts, according to NBC News. A fourth Republican incumbent, U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, was trailing Democratic Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie by mo…

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CEO Reveals How Hackers Stole $6.3B In Historic Cryptocurrency Heist CEO Reveals How Hackers Stole $6.3B In Historic Cryptocurrency Heist CEO Reveals How Hackers Stole $6.3B In Historic Cryptocurrency Heist
CEO Reveals How Hackers Stole $6.3B In Historic Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers used fake job interviews, malicious software, and compromised AI tools to steal more than $6 billion from the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. Binance co-CEO Richard Teng revealed new details about the massive cyberattack during an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The company lost about $6.34 billion in digital currencies on Thursday, Oct. 29, in what could be the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. The hackers spent months preparing for the attack by tricking Binance employees into downloading malicious software. "In June, they set up a fake version of a develo…

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Blood Pressure Medicine Recalled After Failing Quality Tests, FDA Says Blood Pressure Medicine Recalled After Failing Quality Tests, FDA Says Blood Pressure Medicine Recalled After Failing Quality Tests, FDA Says
Blood Pressure Medicine Recalled After Failing Quality Tests, FDA Says More than 3,700 bottles of prescription blood pressure medication are being recalled nationwide after failing to meet federal quality standards. Macleods Pharma USA issued the voluntary recall for 3,744 bottles distributed across the US, the Food and Drug Administration said in a report classified on Monday, Oct. 26. The recall affects tablets of olmesartan medoxomil, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide. The medication is being recalled because of "Failed Dissolution Specifications," which means the tablets didn't meet required standards for how they dissolve. The FDA didn't provide fu…

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McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026
McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's is getting an early start on the holidays with a new lineup of seasonal drinks. The limited-time holiday beverages were unveiled through the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The drinks will be available at participating restaurants nationwide starting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The holiday lineup comes after McDonald's introduced its Caramel Apple Pie-flavored hot and cold beverages in August. "For some fans, the holidays begin when the calendar says so," McDonald's said. "For others, they start with traditions like the first festive playlist, the first h…

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Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know
Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's is bringing back a popular surprise for shoppers after its mystery shopping bags sold out quickly in 2025. The grocery chain plans to release its Mystery Packs at stores nationwide in early November, a Trader Joe's spokesperson told Daily Voice on Monday, Nov. 2. Each $2.99 pack contains three reusable shopping bags with surprise designs. The bags feature exclusive and regional designs celebrating Trader Joe's stores across the country, including two never-before-seen designs. "Inside each pack, you'll find exclusive bag designs that aren't available individually, as well as r…

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Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How
Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Krispy Kreme is offering something on Election Day that people across the political spectrum can agree on: free doughnuts. The doughnut chain will give away one free Original Glazed doughnut who tell employees they voted or show an "I Voted" sticker at participating shops nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Krispy Kreme announced the Election Day giveaway on Monday, Nov. 2. The freebie is limited to one doughnut per person while supplies last, and no purchase is necessary. "Showing up for our communities – whether by voting or volunteering at the polls – is worth celebrating," said chief b…

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CEO Reveals How Hackers Stole $6.3B In Historic Cryptocurrency Heist CEO Reveals How Hackers Stole $6.3B In Historic Cryptocurrency Heist CEO Reveals How Hackers Stole $6.3B In Historic Cryptocurrency Heist
CEO Reveals How Hackers Stole $6.3B In Historic Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers used fake job interviews, malicious software, and compromised AI tools to steal more than $6 billion from the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. Binance co-CEO Richard Teng revealed new details about the massive cyberattack during an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The company lost about $6.34 billion in digital currencies on Thursday, Oct. 29, in what could be the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. The hackers spent months preparing for the attack by tricking Binance employees into downloading malicious software. "In June, they set up a fake version of a develo…

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Blood Pressure Medicine Recalled After Failing Quality Tests, FDA Says Blood Pressure Medicine Recalled After Failing Quality Tests, FDA Says Blood Pressure Medicine Recalled After Failing Quality Tests, FDA Says
Blood Pressure Medicine Recalled After Failing Quality Tests, FDA Says More than 3,700 bottles of prescription blood pressure medication are being recalled nationwide after failing to meet federal quality standards. Macleods Pharma USA issued the voluntary recall for 3,744 bottles distributed across the US, the Food and Drug Administration said in a report classified on Monday, Oct. 26. The recall affects tablets of olmesartan medoxomil, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide. The medication is being recalled because of "Failed Dissolution Specifications," which means the tablets didn't meet required standards for how they dissolve. The FDA didn't provide fu…

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by Chris Spiker
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McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026
McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's is getting an early start on the holidays with a new lineup of seasonal drinks. The limited-time holiday beverages were unveiled through the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The drinks will be available at participating restaurants nationwide starting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The holiday lineup comes after McDonald's introduced its Caramel Apple Pie-flavored hot and cold beverages in August. "For some fans, the holidays begin when the calendar says so," McDonald's said. "For others, they start with traditions like the first festive playlist, the first h…

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by Chris Spiker
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Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know
Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's is bringing back a popular surprise for shoppers after its mystery shopping bags sold out quickly in 2025. The grocery chain plans to release its Mystery Packs at stores nationwide in early November, a Trader Joe's spokesperson told Daily Voice on Monday, Nov. 2. Each $2.99 pack contains three reusable shopping bags with surprise designs. The bags feature exclusive and regional designs celebrating Trader Joe's stores across the country, including two never-before-seen designs. "Inside each pack, you'll find exclusive bag designs that aren't available individually, as well as r…

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by Chris Spiker
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Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How
Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Krispy Kreme is offering something on Election Day that people across the political spectrum can agree on: free doughnuts. The doughnut chain will give away one free Original Glazed doughnut who tell employees they voted or show an "I Voted" sticker at participating shops nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Krispy Kreme announced the Election Day giveaway on Monday, Nov. 2. The freebie is limited to one doughnut per person while supplies last, and no purchase is necessary. "Showing up for our communities – whether by voting or volunteering at the polls – is worth celebrating," said chief b…

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Blue Wave: Key Senate Wins Help Democrats Sweep Both Houses Of Congress Blue Wave: Key Senate Wins Help Democrats Sweep Both Houses Of Congress Blue Wave: Key Senate Wins Help Democrats Sweep Both Houses Of Congress
Blue Wave: Key Senate Wins Help Democrats Sweep Both Houses Of Congress A Democratic wave has redrawn Washington’s balance of power, with breakthroughs in Republican strongholds turning election-night momentum into a sweeping congressional takeover. Democrats won majorities in the House and Senate following the Tuesday, Nov. 3, midterms. The outcome sets up a sharply different final two years for President Donald Trump's second non-consecutive four-year term. Texas and Ohio delivered two of the biggest Senate breakthroughs. Texas state Rep. James Talarico defeated Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton to become the first Democrat elected to the Senate in the…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Midterm Voters’ Key Concerns, Frustrations Revealed In Election Day Poll Midterm Voters’ Key Concerns, Frustrations Revealed In Election Day Poll Midterm Voters’ Key Concerns, Frustrations Revealed In Election Day Poll
Midterm Voters’ Key Concerns, Frustrations Revealed In Election Day Poll The first picture of what drove Americans to vote in the midterms is emerging, with preliminary findings offering a glimpse beyond the candidates on the ballot. Click here for a new, updated story - Blue Wave: Key Senate Wins Help Democrats Sweep Both Houses Of Congress Early results from CNN’s Voter Poll, used by the network and other major news organizations, released late Tuesday afternoon on Election Day, Nov. 3, point to broad dissatisfaction with the nation’s direction. Seventy-five percent said they are angry or dissatisfied with how things are going in the US, and 88 percent…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cause Of Death Released For 'Star Trek' Screen Legend Walter Koenig Cause Of Death Released For 'Star Trek' Screen Legend Walter Koenig Cause Of Death Released For 'Star Trek' Screen Legend Walter Koenig
Cause Of Death Released For 'Star Trek' Screen Legend Walter Koenig New details have emerged about the death of Walter Koenig, the “Star Trek” favorite who brought Pavel Chekov to generations of viewers. Koenig’s death certificate lists cardiopulmonary arrest as the immediate cause, with chronic diastolic congestive heart failure as an underlying cause, according to TMZ, which obtained the document. Acute renal failure was listed as a significant contributing condition. The actor died Sunday, Oct. 25, at his home in North Hollywood, California. He was 90, and his daughter and niece were with him, as Daily Voice previously reported. TMZ also reported that K…

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by Joe Lombardi
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What Is Rhabdo? Docs Explain Rare Condition Linked To NYC Marathon Runner's Death What Is Rhabdo? Docs Explain Rare Condition Linked To NYC Marathon Runner's Death What Is Rhabdo? Docs Explain Rare Condition Linked To NYC Marathon Runner's Death
What Is Rhabdo? Docs Explain Rare Condition Linked To NYC Marathon Runner's Death A 24-year-old woman who was in "perfect health" died after collapsing near the finish line of the New York City Marathon, and New Jersey doctors say the rare condition linked to her death can strike even healthy people. Rachel Apa, a former Division I basketball player from Lewisberry, PA, collapsed near Mile 24 of her first marathon on Sunday, Nov. 1, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Her father, Steve Apa, told The New York Times she died of rhabdomyolysis, or "rhabdo." He had been texting with her throughout the race until she stopped responding near Mile 24. Three bystanders, inclu…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Singer Nicole Taylor Dies At 35: Triplet Sisters Share Emotional Announcement Singer Nicole Taylor Dies At 35: Triplet Sisters Share Emotional Announcement Singer Nicole Taylor Dies At 35: Triplet Sisters Share Emotional Announcement
Singer Nicole Taylor Dies At 35: Triplet Sisters Share Emotional Announcement A country singer’s triplet sisters have shared heartbreaking news about the voice who helped bring their family’s music to fans. Nicole Taylor, the lead singer of Taylor Red, died at 35 after being diagnosed with stage-four breast cancer in 2022, her sisters and bandmates, Nika and Natalie, revealed in an Instagram video. The sisters remembered her determination to keep working, traveling, and enjoying life during treatment. “It was an aggressive type (of cancer),” Natalie revealed. “In her words, when she first found out, was ‘God’s Gonna use this for his glory.’ “She fought it fearlessl…

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