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Maryland Fire Department Mourns Former President Who Dedicated 67 Years To Community A longtime Maryland volunteer firefighter and former department president who spent more than six decades serving his community is being remembered for his leadership, generosity, and dedication to fellow first responders. Bernard R. Winkler Jr., a former president of the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department in Charles County, died on Monday, Oct. 19, the department announced. Known as "BR," Winkler joined the department in 1959 and remained a fixture in the local fire service for more than six decades. During his tenure, he held numerous leadership positions, including president, vice presi…

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Maryland Taxi Driver Who Made History Dies In Crash After Decades Serving Community Maryland Taxi Driver Who Made History Dies In Crash After Decades Serving Community Maryland Taxi Driver Who Made History Dies In Crash After Decades Serving Community
Maryland Taxi Driver Who Made History Dies In Crash After Decades Serving Community For more than two decades, a Guatemalan immigrant who made history as Frederick's first bilingual cab driver helped Spanish-speaking passengers feel at home in Maryland, one ride at a time. Victor Arevalo, 72, who spent 31 years building a life in Frederick County and became a familiar face behind the wheel of a local taxi, was killed in a crash near his Adamstown home on Monday, Oct. 19, leaving behind a family and community mourning his sudden death. Arevalo was driving a Honda Odyssey when he struck an equipment trailer parked along Mountville Road shortly before 2 p.m., according to the…

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Virginia Boy Dies Days After Family Celebrated His Homecoming Following Sledding Accident Virginia Boy Dies Days After Family Celebrated His Homecoming Following Sledding Accident Virginia Boy Dies Days After Family Celebrated His Homecoming Following Sledding Accident
Virginia Boy Dies Days After Family Celebrated His Homecoming Following Sledding Accident For eight months, a Virginia family prayed for the day they could finally bring their little boy home after a sledding accident left him with critical injuries.  Just two weeks after celebrating that long-awaited milestone, they were mourning his death. Zyan Leovanni Pereira Amaya, 8, of Manassas, died on Sunday, Oct. 11, four days after being readmitted to the pediatric intensive care unit at Inova Children's Hospital, where doctors discovered a lung infection that led to sepsis and weakened his heart, according to his family. "Zyan fought so courageously throughout his journey to re…

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Cooking Mishap Sends Flames Ripping Through Maryland Mobile Home, Displacing Six Cooking Mishap Sends Flames Ripping Through Maryland Mobile Home, Displacing Six Cooking Mishap Sends Flames Ripping Through Maryland Mobile Home, Displacing Six
Cooking Mishap Sends Flames Ripping Through Maryland Mobile Home, Displacing Six An unattended cooking fire sent flames tearing through the roof of a Maryland mobile home, forcing six people from their home as the blaze lit up the night sky. Firefighters were called to the 8000 block of Riker Road in Elkridge around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, where they found smoke and flames pouring from the roof and side of the home, according to the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services. Crews were able to quickly knock down the flames within about 20 minutes, but not before the damage was done, leaving four adults and two children without a place to stay. The Red …

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Pit Bulls Maul Each Other Before Officer Shoots One Dead In Virginia: Police Pit Bulls Maul Each Other Before Officer Shoots One Dead In Virginia: Police Pit Bulls Maul Each Other Before Officer Shoots One Dead In Virginia: Police
Pit Bulls Maul Each Other Before Officer Shoots One Dead In Virginia: Police Two pit bulls turned a Virginia backyard into a battleground, leaving police scrambling to break up a vicious fight that ended with one of the dogs being shot dead. Officers were called to a home in the 8500 block of Brickshire Lane in Manassas on Wednesday, Oct. 21, after receiving a report of two vicious dogs, according to Prince William County Police. Investigators said the dogs were actively mauling each other when officers arrived and attempted to separate them. During the confrontation, one of the pit bulls turned its attention toward an officer, charging and attempting to bite. As …

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Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In VA: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In VA: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In VA: See Full List
Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In VA: 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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Maryland Family Turns Son's Fatal Hit-And-Run Into Mission To Save Lives In His Memory Maryland Family Turns Son's Fatal Hit-And-Run Into Mission To Save Lives In His Memory Maryland Family Turns Son's Fatal Hit-And-Run Into Mission To Save Lives In His Memory
Maryland Family Turns Son's Fatal Hit-And-Run Into Mission To Save Lives In His Memory Dakota Grimsby's family is determined to make sure his death in a Maryland hit-and-run crash leads to something that could save another life. In the wake of the Sept. 20 crash that killed the 27-year-old in Poolesville, his parents, Joseph Grimsby and Dina Vulpis, have established the Dakota Grimsby Memorial Traffic Safety Fund to help protect pedestrians and improve safety throughout the community. The family is working directly with the Town of Poolesville to establish a dedicated municipal fund that will support traffic safety measures, with a particular emphasis on increasing police pre…

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VA's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings VA's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings VA's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings
VA'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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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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Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story
Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story Two neighboring Virginia cities landed on opposite ends of a new national safety ranking, with one cracking the top 10 safest in America while the other failed to make the top 100. Virginia Beach ranked sixth safest in the country in WalletHub's 2026 Safest Cities in America study, released on Monday, Oct. 19, while neighboring Norfolk finished a distant 145th out of the 182 cities examined. That put 139 spots between the two Hampton Roads neighbors, despite their close proximity. Virginia Beach earned an overall safety score of 69.39 out of 100, placing it behind only Juneau, Alaska; Warw…

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Virginia Dem, 82, Charged In $4.5M Marijuana Empire With Family Virginia Dem, 82, Charged In $4.5M Marijuana Empire With Family Virginia Dem, 82, Charged In $4.5M Marijuana Empire With Family
Virginia Dem, 82, Charged In $4.5M Marijuana Empire With Family An 82-year-old Virginia senator allegedly saw one last opportunity to build generational wealth, and federal prosecutors say she was willing to use her political power to get it, even as she helped run a $4.5 million marijuana trafficking operation involving her own family. L. Louise Lucas, a powerful Portsmouth Democrat who chairs the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, was among seven people named in an eight-count federal indictment unsealed on Thursday, Oct. 22, accusing her of leading a criminal enterprise that distributed marijuana, laundered money, and used political influenc…

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Virginia Man Took Sledgehammer To Iwo Jima Statue In Quantico, Removed Soldier's Head: Police Virginia Man Took Sledgehammer To Iwo Jima Statue In Quantico, Removed Soldier's Head: Police Virginia Man Took Sledgehammer To Iwo Jima Statue In Quantico, Removed Soldier's Head: Police
Virginia Man Took Sledgehammer To Iwo Jima Statue In Quantico, Removed Soldier's Head: Police A 27-year-old man who took the head off a soldier depicted in a World War II statue in Northern Virginia is behind bars.  Stafford resident Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano is facing charges after he allegedly damaged the Iwo Jima statue on Richmond Highway in Quantico on Wednesday night, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Officers were called shortly before 10:15 p.m. on Oct. 21 to the intersection of Richmond Highway and Fuller Road, following reports of property destruction near the statue. First responders found Maldonado Soriano actively damag…

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Body Found In Maryland Marsh Grasses Leads To Arrest Months Later: State Police Body Found In Maryland Marsh Grasses Leads To Arrest Months Later: State Police Body Found In Maryland Marsh Grasses Leads To Arrest Months Later: State Police
Body Found In Maryland Marsh Grasses Leads To Arrest Months Later: State Police A man's body discovered among tall marsh grasses along a Maryland road in August has led to an arrest more than two months later, following a grand jury indictment in the death investigation. Jacob Motley, 27, of East New Market, has been indicted in connection with the death of Timothy D. Wolfe Jr., 35, whose body was found along Golden Hill Road in Church Creek on Aug. 15 in Dorchester County, according to state police. The Dorchester County grand jury returned the indictment and Motley was arrested without incident two days later during a traffic stop conducted by a Maryland Natural Reso…

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Cops ID Retired NYPD Detective Charged In GWB Murder Cops ID Retired NYPD Detective Charged In GWB Murder Cops ID Retired NYPD Detective Charged In GWB Murder
Cops ID Retired Nypd Detective Charged In GWB Murder A retired NYPD detective has been arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Hudson Valley, NY father of two on the George Washington Bridge, authorities said.  Victor Romero, 62, of Haverstraw, NY, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in connection with the shooting death of fellow Rockland County resident Koran Irvine, 46, of Valley Cottage, ABC7 reported.  Romero, a retired NYPD narcotics detective, voluntarily reported to the department's 33rd Precinct in Manhattan for questioning Wednesday morning after investigators identified him as a possible suspect, the o…

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Mike Locksley Out At Maryland As Police Called On Student Reporters Covering His Exit Mike Locksley Out At Maryland As Police Called On Student Reporters Covering His Exit Mike Locksley Out At Maryland As Police Called On Student Reporters Covering His Exit
Mike Locksley Out At Maryland As Police Called On Student Reporters Covering His Exit Maryland football had just lost its head coach. Hours later, two student journalists trying to cover the fallout found themselves dealing with police instead of players. The unusual encounter unfolded outside Jones-Hill House in College Park, after University of Maryland officials announced that head coach Mike Locksley was stepping down effective immediately following a five-game losing streak. Nolan Rogalski and Jude Wilkenfeld, who cover Maryland athletics for Testudo Times, were waiting outside the football practice facility hoping to speak with players about the coaching shakeup when a…

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Get Free Turkeys At BJ's Before Thanksgiving Amid Soaring Prices: Here's How Get Free Turkeys At BJ's Before Thanksgiving Amid Soaring Prices: Here's How Get Free Turkeys At BJ's Before Thanksgiving Amid Soaring Prices: Here's How
Get Free Turkeys At BJ's Before Thanksgiving Amid Soaring Prices: Here's How BJ's Wholesale Club is bringing back a popular Thanksgiving promotion as American families continue battling inflation and higher grocery prices. The warehouse chain is offering free Butterball turkeys to members who spend $150 or more in a single transaction. BJ's announced the annual giveaway's return in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 22. Members must spend at least $150 on an in-store or online transaction between Saturday, Oct. 31, and Monday, Nov. 9. Purchases can also be made through the BJ's mobile app. Qualifying members will get a digital coupon worth $25 toward a free…

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Airbnb Changes Rules For Chores At Checkout: What Guests Should Know Airbnb Changes Rules For Chores At Checkout: What Guests Should Know Airbnb Changes Rules For Chores At Checkout: What Guests Should Know
Airbnb Changes Rules For Chores At Checkout: What Guests Should Know Airbnb is limiting how many chores guests can be required to do before leaving their rentals. The short-term vacation rental platform is introducing new guidelines for hosts worldwide starting Friday, Nov. 20. The changes come after complaints from guests who were expected to complete many tasks despite paying cleaning fees. Under the new policy, hosts generally won't be allowed to require guests to strip beds, take trash offsite, or wash and put away dishes. "To help set clear expectations and create positive experiences, hosts may set house rules and requests for their listing,…

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Millions Of Toothpaste Tubes Recalled From Several Brands: See If Yours Is Affected Millions Of Toothpaste Tubes Recalled From Several Brands: See If Yours Is Affected Millions Of Toothpaste Tubes Recalled From Several Brands: See If Yours Is Affected
Millions Of Toothpaste Tubes Recalled From Several Brands: See If Yours Is Affected More than 4 million tubes of toothpaste are being recalled nationwide, including several children's varieties featuring popular characters. Pritam International Private Limited issued the voluntary recall for 17 toothpaste products, the Food and Drug Administration said in a report classified on Monday, Oct. 19. The recall affects Brush Buddies, evo, and ARU toothpaste distributed across the US. The products are being recalled because of "deviations" from federal manufacturing standards for medications. The FDA didn't further explain what specific issue prompted the recall. The r…

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Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study
Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Unworn clothes, slow juicers, and expensive handbags are among the purchases Americans most often regret making, according to a new study. Custom packaging company Arka released an October 2026 study called "Things People Buy But Never Use." The report highlights popular products that shoppers often purchase but rarely need again. The study examined public Reddit discussions about 20 popular products to identify which purchases generated the most regret. Researchers analyzed comments about how often people used their purchases and calculated the percentage of negative responses. Unwor…

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Virginia Oysters Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Across 12 States, Prompting Widespread Recall Virginia Oysters Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Across 12 States, Prompting Widespread Recall Virginia Oysters Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Across 12 States, Prompting Widespread Recall
Virginia Oysters Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Across 12 States, Prompting Widespread Recall Oysters harvested from a Virginia river have been identified as the likely source of a Salmonella outbreak spanning 12 states, triggering a widespread recall and an emergency shutdown of shellfish harvesting. The oysters came from the Little Wicomico River in Northumberland County, where Little Wicomico Oyster Company collected the affected shellfish between Sept. 18 and Oct. 8, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Federal health officials are investigating a cluster of 27 Salmonella Telelkebir infections across 12 states, with oysters from the Virginia waterway emerging as a pot…

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Get Free Turkeys At BJ's Before Thanksgiving Amid Soaring Prices: Here's How Get Free Turkeys At BJ's Before Thanksgiving Amid Soaring Prices: Here's How Get Free Turkeys At BJ's Before Thanksgiving Amid Soaring Prices: Here's How
Get Free Turkeys At BJ's Before Thanksgiving Amid Soaring Prices: Here's How BJ's Wholesale Club is bringing back a popular Thanksgiving promotion as American families continue battling inflation and higher grocery prices. The warehouse chain is offering free Butterball turkeys to members who spend $150 or more in a single transaction. BJ's announced the annual giveaway's return in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 22. Members must spend at least $150 on an in-store or online transaction between Saturday, Oct. 31, and Monday, Nov. 9. Purchases can also be made through the BJ's mobile app. Qualifying members will get a digital coupon worth $25 toward a free…

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Airbnb Changes Rules For Chores At Checkout: What Guests Should Know Airbnb Changes Rules For Chores At Checkout: What Guests Should Know Airbnb Changes Rules For Chores At Checkout: What Guests Should Know
Airbnb Changes Rules For Chores At Checkout: What Guests Should Know Airbnb is limiting how many chores guests can be required to do before leaving their rentals. The short-term vacation rental platform is introducing new guidelines for hosts worldwide starting Friday, Nov. 20. The changes come after complaints from guests who were expected to complete many tasks despite paying cleaning fees. Under the new policy, hosts generally won't be allowed to require guests to strip beds, take trash offsite, or wash and put away dishes. "To help set clear expectations and create positive experiences, hosts may set house rules and requests for their listing,…

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Millions Of Toothpaste Tubes Recalled From Several Brands: See If Yours Is Affected Millions Of Toothpaste Tubes Recalled From Several Brands: See If Yours Is Affected Millions Of Toothpaste Tubes Recalled From Several Brands: See If Yours Is Affected
Millions Of Toothpaste Tubes Recalled From Several Brands: See If Yours Is Affected More than 4 million tubes of toothpaste are being recalled nationwide, including several children's varieties featuring popular characters. Pritam International Private Limited issued the voluntary recall for 17 toothpaste products, the Food and Drug Administration said in a report classified on Monday, Oct. 19. The recall affects Brush Buddies, evo, and ARU toothpaste distributed across the US. The products are being recalled because of "deviations" from federal manufacturing standards for medications. The FDA didn't further explain what specific issue prompted the recall. The r…

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Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study
Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Unworn clothes, slow juicers, and expensive handbags are among the purchases Americans most often regret making, according to a new study. Custom packaging company Arka released an October 2026 study called "Things People Buy But Never Use." The report highlights popular products that shoppers often purchase but rarely need again. The study examined public Reddit discussions about 20 popular products to identify which purchases generated the most regret. Researchers analyzed comments about how often people used their purchases and calculated the percentage of negative responses. Unwor…

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Virginia Oysters Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Across 12 States, Prompting Widespread Recall Virginia Oysters Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Across 12 States, Prompting Widespread Recall Virginia Oysters Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Across 12 States, Prompting Widespread Recall
Virginia Oysters Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Across 12 States, Prompting Widespread Recall Oysters harvested from a Virginia river have been identified as the likely source of a Salmonella outbreak spanning 12 states, triggering a widespread recall and an emergency shutdown of shellfish harvesting. The oysters came from the Little Wicomico River in Northumberland County, where Little Wicomico Oyster Company collected the affected shellfish between Sept. 18 and Oct. 8, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Federal health officials are investigating a cluster of 27 Salmonella Telelkebir infections across 12 states, with oysters from the Virginia waterway emerging as a pot…

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Ron Duguay Dies: Former NHL Star Known For Flair, Flowing Hair; Boyfriend Of Sarah Palin Ron Duguay Dies: Former NHL Star Known For Flair, Flowing Hair; Boyfriend Of Sarah Palin Ron Duguay Dies: Former NHL Star Known For Flair, Flowing Hair; Boyfriend Of Sarah Palin
Ron Duguay Dies: Former NHL Star Known For Flair, Flowing Hair; Boyfriend Of Sarah Palin Ron Duguay, whose flair made him one of the New York Rangers’ most recognizable players, has died. The former NHL forward died Thursday, Oct. 22, at 69 after being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. His longtime partner, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, shared a tribute announcing his death. "It’s with a shattered heart, but also deep peace knowing Ron is with Jesus now," Palin, the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, wrote in her Instagram post. "He fought so hard. Love never ends." Duguay’s career carried him through four NHL organizations, but his connection with New York end…

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John Anderson Dies Suddenly: Country Music Loses A Signature Voice John Anderson Dies Suddenly: Country Music Loses A Signature Voice John Anderson Dies Suddenly: Country Music Loses A Signature Voice
John Anderson Dies Suddenly: Country Music Loses A Signature Voice Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson has died, leaving decades of hits and a deeply personal farewell from his family. Anderson died Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 71. His family announced his death in an Instagram statement. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and best friend," the statement began. "To the world, he was a gifted country music singer whose voice and songs touched countless lives.  "To us, he was so much more. He was the heart of our family, the one who made us laugh, loved us fiercely, and made every o…

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Glenn Close Shares Health Update, Addresses Cane Questions Glenn Close Shares Health Update, Addresses Cane Questions Glenn Close Shares Health Update, Addresses Cane Questions
Glenn Close Shares Health Update, Addresses Cane Questions Glenn Close is answering questions about her cane while keeping her sights on a busy schedule ahead. The 79-year-old actress said in an Instagram video posted Tuesday, Oct. 20, that she is recovering from a complete left hip replacement. “I wanted to just hop on and thank you for all your love and explain why I have a cane,” Close said at the start of the video. “I have a cane because I had a complete hip replacement. I found out that my left hip was in really bad shape and my whole thing is to keep myself in running order so I can really leap into whatever challenges come my way.” Close h…

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Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch
Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch October’s full moon is preparing to light up the night, and catching its autumn glow won’t require staying awake until its official peak. The Hunter’s Moon arrives Monday, Oct. 26, according to NASA’s October skywatching guide. Its name reflects a season when hunters used bright moonlight to track game across fields cleared by the fall harvest. Peak illumination comes at 12:12 a.m. EDT, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. But the publication recommends heading outside Sunday evening, Oct. 25, around sunset for the best moonrise viewing opportunity. Find an open spot with a clear view to…

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Beware Of Google Search Scams: What To Check Before Clicking Beware Of Google Search Scams: What To Check Before Clicking Beware Of Google Search Scams: What To Check Before Clicking
Beware Of Google Search Scams: What To Check Before Clicking A quick Google search can take an expensive wrong turn, even when the result looks familiar. The Federal Trade Commission warns that scammers use paid search results to impersonate businesses and government services. Their goal is to steal money, personal information, or financial details. The trap can appear near the top of the results page. Ads labeled “Sponsored” may feature familiar company names, convincing branding, or links to websites designed to look official. That placement doesn't guarantee legitimacy. A phone number beside a trusted business’s name could connect you to an impos…

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