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Insect Infestation At NJ School Prompts Emergency Pesticide Use Insect Infestation At NJ School Prompts Emergency Pesticide Use Insect Infestation At NJ School Prompts Emergency Pesticide Use
Insect Infestation At NJ School Prompts Emergency Pesticide Use An insect infestation prompted an emergency pesticide application at a South Jersey school, according to a notice issued to parents, guardians and staff. The pesticide was applied at Aura School, located at 900 Clems Run in Glassboro, on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 3:30 p.m., according to the emergency pesticide use notice.  WPVI reported that the infestation was caused by fleas. The district said it discovered an insect infestation in the school's media center, which qualified the problem as an emergency threatening the health or safety of a student or staff member. The district said…

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What's Being Filmed On Bergen County Street? Signs Offer Clues What's Being Filmed On Bergen County Street? Signs Offer Clues What's Being Filmed On Bergen County Street? Signs Offer Clues
What's Being Filmed On Bergen County Street? Signs Offer Clues A film production took over a Bergen County street Wednesday, Sept. 30, leaving locals guessing as to what was being filmed. Signs posted in the area of Anderson Avenue in Cliffside Park identified Wandering in Rome Productions LLC, the same production company recently tied to filming of Netflix's upcoming limited series "Enigma Variations" elsewhere in New Jersey. Earlier this month, Wandering in Rome Productions was filming the eight-episode series at Brookdale Park in Essex County, Montclair Local reported at the time. The show was also reportedly spotted filming in Hoboken. It was…

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SWAT Standoff: Barricaded Subject Brings Major Police Presence To Secaucus Street SWAT Standoff: Barricaded Subject Brings Major Police Presence To Secaucus Street SWAT Standoff: Barricaded Subject Brings Major Police Presence To Secaucus Street
SWAT Standoff: Barricaded Subject Brings Major Police Presence To Secaucus Street A shelter-in-place order was issued due to a barricaded subject Wednesday morning, Sept. 30 in Secaucus, police confirmed. Members of the Hudson County Regional SWAT team and police were reported at Paterson Plank Road and First Street, Police Chief Dennis Miller confirmed. The incident began just before 10 a.m., when police initially asked the public to avoid the area. At 11:33 a.m., authorities issued a shelter-in-place order for everyone in the area of 1300 Paterson Plank Road. This is a developing story. Check back for details.

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Dump Truck Driver Charged In Route 23 Crash That Killed EMT, Mom Dump Truck Driver Charged In Route 23 Crash That Killed EMT, Mom Dump Truck Driver Charged In Route 23 Crash That Killed EMT, Mom
Dump Truck Driver Charged In Route 23 Crash That Killed EMT, Mom A dump truck driver has been charged with vehicular homicide months after a Route 23 crash killed a beloved local EMT and mother and seriously injured two others, authorities said. Sebastian Zapata, 36, of Sussex, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 21, following an investigation into the June 18 crash at Route 23 and Mabie Street in Franklin Borough, police said. Katherine "Kat" VanAllen, of Franklin, was killed in the three-vehicle crash involving a commercial dump truck. Her teenage daughter, who was riding with her, suffered serious injuries. Investigators said a dump truck operated by Zapat…

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Luxury Cars Pushed Into Bergen County Floodwaters Probed In Insurance Fraud Scheme: Report Luxury Cars Pushed Into Bergen County Floodwaters Probed In Insurance Fraud Scheme: Report Luxury Cars Pushed Into Bergen County Floodwaters Probed In Insurance Fraud Scheme: Report
Luxury Cars Pushed Into Bergen County Floodwaters Probed In Insurance Fraud Scheme: Report Officials are investigating a potential insurance fraud scheme involving luxury cars that may have been deliberately pushed into floodwaters during the Nor'easter in Bergen County, Daily Voice has learned. Edgewater Borough Administrator Greg Franz told PIX11 there is evidence that people pushed vehicles into the water after flooding had already begun. Franz stressed to Daily Voice that the activity is alleged and said officials had been monitoring the area throughout the weekend as cars appeared in the floodwaters, some of which were documented in social media posts. "No victims of a crim…

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These NJ Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These NJ Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These NJ Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study
These NJ Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study Several Northeast communities are among the best small cities to live in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best Small Cities in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The list compared 1,318 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 using 45 measures of livability. The personal finance website based its rankings on five main categories: affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and safety. Each category accounted for 20 points in a city's overall score. The Boston suburb of Lexington, Massachusetts, took the top spot nat…

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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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$10K Lottery Ticket Sold At Hackensack Wawa $10K Lottery Ticket Sold At Hackensack Wawa $10K Lottery Ticket Sold At Hackensack Wawa
$10K Lottery Ticket Sold At Hackensack Wawa A $1 million scratch-off ticket sold in Ocean County topped a string of major New Jersey Lottery wins across the state last week. The winning tickets included: Bergen County A $50,000 Powerball ticket sold at C & R Beverage Company, 91 W. Palisade Ave. in Englewood, on Wednesday, Sept. 23. A $10,000 Win For Life! ticket sold at Wawa #8338, 505 S. River St. in Hackensack, on Thursday, Sept. 24. Camden County A $30,000 Mega Millions ticket sold at Acme #2931, 100 Black Horse Pike in Audubon, on Tuesday, Sept. 22. A $20,000 Mega Millions ticket sold at Modern Liquors, 3937-3949 Federal…

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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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Inside Vermella Paramus: New Luxury Apartments Feature Pool, Speakeasy, Private Theater Inside Vermella Paramus: New Luxury Apartments Feature Pool, Speakeasy, Private Theater Inside Vermella Paramus: New Luxury Apartments Feature Pool, Speakeasy, Private Theater
Inside Vermella Paramus: New Luxury Apartments Feature Pool, Speakeasy, Private Theater A new luxury apartment community promising resort-style living has opened in Paramus, with amenities ranging from a speakeasy-inspired lounge to poolside food delivery. Vermella Paramus, Russo Development's newest residential community, began welcoming residents in May and was leasing at what the developer described as an "exceptional pace" as of September. The complex features a resort-style pool where residents can have lunch from neighboring Stew Leonard's delivered to their lounge chairs. Free grocery delivery to apartments is also available, according to Russo Development. Other a…

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College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa: Reports College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa: Reports College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa: Reports
College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa: Reports A 21-year-old college student miraculously survived an eight-story fall out of her apartment window, which happened while dancing on a couch near the window, NBC News reports. Kristin Sargent, a McLean, VA native and senior at the University of Georgia, fell at approximately 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, from an open window at the Rambler Athens Apartments in Athens, GA, landing on the pool deck below, Athens-Clarke County police told the outlet. First responders found Sargent on the ground near the pool and determined she likely struck a metal bench when she fell, as the armrest had broke…

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Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure
Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target is cutting prices on nearly 2,000 items as families continue tightening their budgets amid stubborn inflation and economic stress. The retailer announced the latest round of price reductions in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The cuts cover clothing and shoes for women, men, infants, and toddlers, along with bedding and other home products. Some items are now priced at least 20% lower than in the fall of 2025, according to Target. "Guests are looking for great products at an incredible value, and that's an important part of what we aim to deliver every day," said chief me…

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Bronx-Raised Attorney, Long Island Husband Among 4 Americans Killed In Greece Blast Bronx-Raised Attorney, Long Island Husband Among 4 Americans Killed In Greece Blast Bronx-Raised Attorney, Long Island Husband Among 4 Americans Killed In Greece Blast
Bronx-Raised Attorney, Long Island Husband Among 4 Americans Killed In Greece Blast A Bronx-raised attorney and her husband, a Long Island native, were among four American tourists killed in an explosion near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Florida Hoxha grew up in the Bronx and was a senior attorney at the New York Legal Assistance Group, according to ABC News. Her husband, Ian Alexander Kirkpatrick, was from Huntington and attended Huntington High School from 2003 to 2007, according to his LinkedIn profile. Hoxha and Kirkpatrick were killed alongside Hoxha’s brother, Florin Hoxha, and his wife, Erisa Cani, on Friday, Sept. 25, when an early-morning explosion destroyed a…

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Bergen Guitarist Dies Suddenly, Rocker Son Reveals What May Have Happened Bergen Guitarist Dies Suddenly, Rocker Son Reveals What May Have Happened Bergen Guitarist Dies Suddenly, Rocker Son Reveals What May Have Happened
Bergen Guitarist Dies Suddenly, Rocker Son Reveals What May Have Happened A Bergen County guitarist who inspired his son to pursue a career in music died after complications following cancer treatment, leaving his family seeking help with funeral expenses. Keith Illidge-Loving, of Edgewater, died Sunday, Sept. 27, according to his son, Max Illidge, lead singer of the New Jersey metal band 40 Below Summer. In an Instagram post, Max said his father was cancer-free but had been struggling with malnutrition and dehydration after radiation damaged his throat, making it difficult for him to eat and drink. "I'm completely devastated. I thought I had more time," Max wro…

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Imitation Gun Dropped As 2 Passaic Men Break Into Cars In Clifton: Police Imitation Gun Dropped As 2 Passaic Men Break Into Cars In Clifton: Police Imitation Gun Dropped As 2 Passaic Men Break Into Cars In Clifton: Police
Imitation Gun Dropped As 2 Passaic Men Break Into Cars In Clifton: Police Two Passaic men were caught breaking into vehicles in a Clifton parking lot after one dropped what appeared to be a handgun, police said. Officers responded to the rear parking lot of a commercial building on East Madison Avenue around 12:12 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, after a caller reported two men trying to enter parked vehicles, Clifton Police D/Lt. Robert Anderson said. The caller flagged down Officer Michael McNally and handed him what appeared to be a silver semi-automatic handgun that one of the men had dropped, Anderson said. McNally found Michael Torres, 26, of Passaic nearby and de…

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Starbucks Closes NJ Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes NJ Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes NJ Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List
Starbucks Closes NJ 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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Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu
Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' is getting into the Halloween spirit with a new lineup of spooky drinks. The coffee chain launched its Halloween menu on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The limited-time lineup is available nationwide at participating Dunkin' locations while supplies last. The menu is led by the new Green Apple Dunkin' Zero, a zero-sugar energy drink made with green apple flavor and sparkling water. Dunkin' is also using the drink as the base for three other new options: Midnight Apple Dunkin' Zero with blackberry flavor, Candy Kiss Dunkin' Zero with mango flavor, and Orchard Twist Dunkin' Zero with peach…

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Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report
Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts is ending its controversial BuzzBallz collaboration over concerns that the canned cocktails could appeal to children, according to a report. Parent company Mars Inc. has canceled all planned marketing for the limited-edition Pop-Tarts BuzzBallz, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Mars also confirmed that the drinks are no longer being produced. BuzzBallz, owned by Sazerac Co., is known for premixed cocktails sold in brightly colored, ball-shaped cans. The Pop-Tarts versions featured blue branding similar to the pastry's packaging. The drinks contained 15% alc…

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New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products
New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products A packaged food product distributed across several states is now the focus of a federal recall, prompting consumers to check their pantries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday, Sept. 25, that Sempio Food Services Inc. is recalling about 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew imported from the Republic of Korea without receiving required import reinspection. The recall involves 31.75-ounce pouches, packaged in cardboard boxes, of “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Classic” and “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Rich.” The products wer…

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Popular Budget Fashion Retailer With NJ Store Closing 120 Locations: What To Know Popular Budget Fashion Retailer With NJ Store Closing 120 Locations: What To Know Popular Budget Fashion Retailer With NJ Store Closing 120 Locations: What To Know
Popular Budget Fashion Retailer With NJ Store Closing 120 Locations: What To Know A popular budget fashion retailer is closing about 120 stores nationwide as more families tighten their budgets amid stubborn inflation. The Cato Corporation said it plans to close about 70 more stores during the third and fourth quarters of the 2026 fiscal year. That will add to the 50 closures the company previously announced. Cato operates more than 1,000 stores in 31 states under brands including Cato Fashions, Versona, and It's Fashion. It has 54 locations across five Mid-Atlantic states, including 42 in Virginia, five in Maryland, three each in Delaware and Pennsylvania, and…

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Starbucks Closes NJ Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes NJ Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes NJ Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List
Starbucks Closes NJ 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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Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu
Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' is getting into the Halloween spirit with a new lineup of spooky drinks. The coffee chain launched its Halloween menu on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The limited-time lineup is available nationwide at participating Dunkin' locations while supplies last. The menu is led by the new Green Apple Dunkin' Zero, a zero-sugar energy drink made with green apple flavor and sparkling water. Dunkin' is also using the drink as the base for three other new options: Midnight Apple Dunkin' Zero with blackberry flavor, Candy Kiss Dunkin' Zero with mango flavor, and Orchard Twist Dunkin' Zero with peach…

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Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report
Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts is ending its controversial BuzzBallz collaboration over concerns that the canned cocktails could appeal to children, according to a report. Parent company Mars Inc. has canceled all planned marketing for the limited-edition Pop-Tarts BuzzBallz, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Mars also confirmed that the drinks are no longer being produced. BuzzBallz, owned by Sazerac Co., is known for premixed cocktails sold in brightly colored, ball-shaped cans. The Pop-Tarts versions featured blue branding similar to the pastry's packaging. The drinks contained 15% alc…

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New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products
New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products A packaged food product distributed across several states is now the focus of a federal recall, prompting consumers to check their pantries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday, Sept. 25, that Sempio Food Services Inc. is recalling about 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew imported from the Republic of Korea without receiving required import reinspection. The recall involves 31.75-ounce pouches, packaged in cardboard boxes, of “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Classic” and “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Rich.” The products wer…

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Popular Budget Fashion Retailer With NJ Store Closing 120 Locations: What To Know Popular Budget Fashion Retailer With NJ Store Closing 120 Locations: What To Know Popular Budget Fashion Retailer With NJ Store Closing 120 Locations: What To Know
Popular Budget Fashion Retailer With NJ Store Closing 120 Locations: What To Know A popular budget fashion retailer is closing about 120 stores nationwide as more families tighten their budgets amid stubborn inflation. The Cato Corporation said it plans to close about 70 more stores during the third and fourth quarters of the 2026 fiscal year. That will add to the 50 closures the company previously announced. Cato operates more than 1,000 stores in 31 states under brands including Cato Fashions, Versona, and It's Fashion. It has 54 locations across five Mid-Atlantic states, including 42 in Virginia, five in Maryland, three each in Delaware and Pennsylvania, and…

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College Hockey Player On Life Support As Teammates Flag Workout Safety Concerns College Hockey Player On Life Support As Teammates Flag Workout Safety Concerns College Hockey Player On Life Support As Teammates Flag Workout Safety Concerns
College Hockey Player On Life Support As Teammates Flag Workout Safety Concerns A college hockey player is on life support after collapsing during a team workout, and teammates are challenging the school’s account of what happened, according to multiple reports. Matthew Mayich, 21, collapsed Thursday, Aug. 20, at Arizona State University’s Sun Angel Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.  His family’s attorney, Rob Carey, said he suffered exertional heatstroke and is unlikely to recover, KJZZ in Tempe reported. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound sophomore defenseman from Stoney Creek, Ontario, was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the sixth round of the 2023 NHL draft. Seven teammate…

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Papal Pep Talk: This MLB Team Receives Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win Papal Pep Talk: This MLB Team Receives Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win Papal Pep Talk: This MLB Team Receives Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win
Papal Pep Talk: This MLB Team Receives Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win A Major League Baseball team received rare encouragement from the Vatican before opening the playoffs with a win. Pope Leo XIV’s letter to Chicago White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf arrived Tuesday, Sept. 29, ahead of the team’s postseason opener, according to the club. The White Sox then defeated the Houston Astros, 6-3, in Game 1 of their American League wild-card series. The Chicago-born pontiff is a lifelong White Sox fan. His message, however, focused on something bigger than the scoreboard. The letter acknowledged the team’s tribute at Rate Field on Tuesday, Aug. 11, when a sold-out…

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New Details Emerge In Sudden Deaths Of 2 College Students At Ole Miss New Details Emerge In Sudden Deaths Of 2 College Students At Ole Miss New Details Emerge In Sudden Deaths Of 2 College Students At Ole Miss
New Details Emerge In Sudden Deaths Of 2 College Students At Ole Miss New information has been released after the sudden deaths of two Ole Miss students, though investigators are still working to determine what killed them. Aidan Hamilton, 18, and Robert Strang, 20, died Monday, Sept. 21. Hamilton was a freshman from Englewood, Colorado, and Strang was a junior from Atlanta, as Daily Voice previously reported. Hamilton was found unresponsive on campus, while Strang died off campus. Related report: Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss Court records describe pills recovered from both locations and purchases inve…

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US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When
US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When A familiar federal task that can require paperwork, photos, appointments, and long waits is slated for a digital overhaul. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday, Sept. 29, that the Trump administration plans to launch an online system for first-time US passport applications through newly launched America.gov. Rubio announced a December 2026 target time for the digital passport application. The planned service is expected to let applicants upload photos, submit applications, and follow their progress in real time. "A passport is more than just a travel document," Rubio said.…

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International Arrest Raises New Questions In FBI Hack Case International Arrest Raises New Questions In FBI Hack Case International Arrest Raises New Questions In FBI Hack Case
International Arrest Raises New Questions In FBI Hack Case An international investigation into claims involving sensitive federal data has taken a major turn. The FBI and Dutch National Police arrested an alleged leader of the hacking group ShinyHunters on Tuesday, Sept. 29. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the arrest and said investigators were pursuing follow-up leads worldwide. "As we speak, FBI teams are actively working with partners to obtain and execute more leads in the ongoing investigation based on this arrest," Patel stated on Tuesday morning. The arrest comes days after ShinyHunters claimed it breached the FBIJobs.gov portal and obta…

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