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Duo Busted In $18K Heroin Deal In Hudson Valley: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says Duo Busted In $18K Heroin Deal In Hudson Valley: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says Duo Busted In $18K Heroin Deal In Hudson Valley: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says
Duo Busted In $18K Heroin Deal In Hudson Valley: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says Two men, including a New Jersey resident, have been indicted on top-level felony drug charges after arranging an $18,000 deal involving about half a kilogram of heroin in Rockland County, prosecutors said.  Orange County resident Marvin Jeanty, age 42, also known as “Cream,” of Monroe, and Passaic County resident Jordan Miranda, age 23, of Paterson, New Jersey, were indicted following an investigation by the Rockland County Drug Task Force into heroin distribution in Airmont, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Oct. 2.  Prosecutors allege that on Ma…

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Taconic Crackdown: Almost 400 Tickets Issued In 2 Days Across Hudson Valley Taconic Crackdown: Almost 400 Tickets Issued In 2 Days Across Hudson Valley Taconic Crackdown: Almost 400 Tickets Issued In 2 Days Across Hudson Valley
Taconic Crackdown: Almost 400 Tickets Issued In 2 Days Across Hudson Valley Nearly 400 tickets were issued during a two-day enforcement detail targeting commercial and other restricted vehicles on the Taconic State Parkway in four Hudson Valley counties, police said. Troopers conducted the commercial vehicle enforcement detail on Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 1, along the parkway in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, and Columbia counties, New York State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 2.  During the operation, troopers said they issued 376 traffic tickets. Of those, 198 were issued for violations of parkway rules prohibiting certain restricted typ…

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NY Man Caught With Child Sexual Exploitation Images, Faces 11 Felony Counts, Police Say NY Man Caught With Child Sexual Exploitation Images, Faces 11 Felony Counts, Police Say NY Man Caught With Child Sexual Exploitation Images, Faces 11 Felony Counts, Police Say
NY Man Caught With Child Sexual Exploitation Images, Faces 11 Felony Counts, Police Say A Dutchess County man faces 11 felony charges after police said he was caught with images depicting the sexual exploitation of children. Beekman resident Anderson Merard, 35, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 30, following an investigation, New York State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 2. The investigation began in June 2025 after State Police received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, according to police. Investigators found that Merard possessed digital images consistent with child sexual exploitation material, the agency said. Mer…

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Man Who Fled Cops, Tossed Bag Of Fentanyl During Chase In Hudson Valley Is Convicted Man Who Fled Cops, Tossed Bag Of Fentanyl During Chase In Hudson Valley Is Convicted Man Who Fled Cops, Tossed Bag Of Fentanyl During Chase In Hudson Valley Is Convicted
Man Who Fled Cops, Tossed Bag Of Fentanyl During Chase In Hudson Valley Is Convicted A man faces years in prison after being convicted of drug charges stemming from a police chase in Orange County earlier this year, prosecutors said. Newburgh resident Eric Williams, 53, was convicted on all counts following a jury trial in Orange County Court on Friday, Oct. 2, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced on Friday, Oct. 2. The case began on Wednesday, April 15, at around 2 p.m., when state troopers saw a vehicle speeding near Washington Street in Newburgh, according to evidence presented at trial. When troopers activated their lights and sirens to pull the …

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Staff Member Strikes Resident At Home For Disabled Children In Hudson Valley: NYSP Staff Member Strikes Resident At Home For Disabled Children In Hudson Valley: NYSP Staff Member Strikes Resident At Home For Disabled Children In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Staff Member Strikes Resident At Home For Disabled Children In Hudson Valley: Nysp A staff member at a Dutchess County facility for disabled people is accused of repeatedly striking a resident who was in her care, police said. Beekman resident Jennifer L. Roland, 29, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 30, following an investigation into an incident at the Cardinal Hayes Home in Washington, New York State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 2. Troopers were first called to the facility on Sept. 24, after receiving a report of an incident involving a staff member and a resident, according to the agency. Investigators later found that Roland allegedly hit the resident multip…

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Pizza Guru Portnoy Raves About 3 Hudson Valley Eateries: Here Are His Scores Pizza Guru Portnoy Raves About 3 Hudson Valley Eateries: Here Are His Scores Pizza Guru Portnoy Raves About 3 Hudson Valley Eateries: Here Are His Scores
Pizza Guru Portnoy Raves About 3 Hudson Valley Eateries: Here Are His Scores Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy took his famous “One Bite” pizza reviews to Dutchess County, stopping at three local shops — and one local pie broke into the 8s. Portnoy reviewed Mommò Pizza Shop at 19 Robinson St. in Fishkill, Hudson & Packard at 29 Academy St. in Poughkeepsie, and Pipinelli's Pizza Parlor at 256 Hooker Ave. in Poughkeepsie in videos posted to his YouTube One Bite Pizza Reviews channel between Tuesday, Sept. 29, and Thursday, Oct. 1.  'So Light, So Flavorful' His highest score of the three went to Mommò Pizza Shop, which earned an 8.2 out of 10 in a review po…

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

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Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper
Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper The leaves are changing. Kids are back in school. The calendar is filling up with festive parties, holiday gatherings and game-day get-togethers. And this fall, there’s another reason to celebrate: exciting new ways to save on groceries and everyday essentials. Market 32 and Price Chopper are bringing big value to the season, lowering prices on more than 1,000 items across the store. Whether it’s on the grocery list for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks, that means even more opportunities for customers to shop without stretching their budgets. More savings? Yes, please! Because let’s face …

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Decision To Not Arrest Trio Yelling At County Building In NY Prompts Favoritism Concerns Decision To Not Arrest Trio Yelling At County Building In NY Prompts Favoritism Concerns Decision To Not Arrest Trio Yelling At County Building In NY Prompts Favoritism Concerns
Decision To Not Arrest Trio Yelling At County Building In NY Prompts Favoritism Concerns Police are defending their decision not to arrest three people during a disturbance outside a Dutchess County building, saying de-escalation efforts have prompted concerns from some community members about favoritism and police inaction.  The incident happened outside the county building at 223 Main St. in Beacon at around 3:40 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, according to a statement from Police Chief Thomas Figlia on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Figlia said the department normally does not issue public statements about violation-level offenses but decided to address this incident because it had “app…

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These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These NY Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study
These NY 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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Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser
Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser After a father of four was stabbed to death in a random attack on the New York City subway, his children have launched a fundraiser to honor his life. Mesias Lojano, 59, of Jamaica, Queens, was killed while riding the J train near Woodhaven Boulevard on Wednesday, Sept. 30. “He was a devoted father to four children, a cherished member of our family, and a friend to so many,” the Lojano children wrote in a GoFundMe. “We are his children, William, Laura, Darwin, and Edwin, and we are heartbroken.” Jyrell Thomas, 25, of the Bronx, was arrested and charged with murder in Lojano’s death, WABC r…

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Special Prosecutor Named In Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Investigation Special Prosecutor Named In Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Investigation Special Prosecutor Named In Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Investigation
Special Prosecutor Named In Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Investigation New York Attorney General Letitia James is taking over the criminal investigation after members of a Cornell University fraternity were accused of a gang rape. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the move in an executive order on Thursday, Oct. 1. The woman, identified as Jane Doe in a civil lawsuit, accused seven current and former members of the Chi Phi fraternity of drugging, sexually assaulting, and gang raping her in October 2024. Hochul said newly released information raised "serious questions" about the Cornell University Police Department's investigation and Tompkins Cou…

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Naked Man Accused Of 'Lewd Conduct' At State Park In Hudson Valley, Police Say Naked Man Accused Of 'Lewd Conduct' At State Park In Hudson Valley, Police Say Naked Man Accused Of 'Lewd Conduct' At State Park In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Naked Man Accused Of 'Lewd Conduct' At State Park In Hudson Valley, Police Say A man was arrested after police responding to a fight at a state park in Dutchess County found him naked and being physically restrained by another person, authorities said.   The incident happened at James Baird State Park in LaGrange on Thursday, Oct. 1, at around 2:50 p.m., New York State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 2. When troopers arrived, they found an individual physically restraining a naked man later identified as Hyde Park resident Paul Roberts, 51, according to police.   Roberts had been seen engaging in lewd conduct before troopers arrived, police said.…

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NY Tax Preparer Admits To Nearly $6M Fraud Scheme, Filing False Returns: Feds NY Tax Preparer Admits To Nearly $6M Fraud Scheme, Filing False Returns: Feds NY Tax Preparer Admits To Nearly $6M Fraud Scheme, Filing False Returns: Feds
NY Tax Preparer Admits To Nearly $6M Fraud Scheme, Filing False Returns: Feds A tax preparer from New Jersey has admitted to orchestrating a nearly $6 million fraud scheme through his Westchester County, NY businesses that involved filing thousands of returns containing fabricated deductions and credits, federal prosecutors said.   Bergen County resident Joseph Clay, age 52, of Lodi, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false and fraudulent federal income tax return, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. Federal officials said that from 2019 through 2024, Clay…

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Man Arrested For Rape After Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Found In Hudson Valley Man Arrested For Rape After Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Found In Hudson Valley Man Arrested For Rape After Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Found In Hudson Valley
Man Arrested For Rape After Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Found In Hudson Valley A 25-year-old man has been arrested on rape and child sexual performance charges following the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl who was found safe after a two-day search in Orange County.  Adeyemi Adegbemigun, age 25, was charged with third-degree rape and promoting a sexual performance by a child, the Orange County District Attorney's Office confirmed to Daily Voice on Thursday, Oct. 1.  Adegbemigun was arraigned in Orange County's centralized arraignment part on Saturday, Sept. 26, and ordered held in lieu of $25,000 cash bail, $50,000 bond, or $100,000 partially secured bond…

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National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals
National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals Several major restaurant chains are offering special deals on a huge day for taco lovers. National Taco Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The holiday was permanently moved to the first Tuesday of October in 2024 to always line up with "Taco Tuesday." The holiday itself began in San Antonio in the 1960s, according to National Day Calendar. Many companies revived the celebration in 2009. The history of tacos dates back centuries to Indigenous people in ancient Mexico. The first "taco feast" documented by Europeans was hosted by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. The modern word "taco" …

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Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween
Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Superheroes, Toy Story characters, and video game favorites are expected to be among the most popular Halloween costumes in 2026. Spirit Halloween released its annual costume trends on Thursday, Oct. 1. The Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey-based retailer said it follows trends throughout the year to see what will be the most popular costumes. The company especially looks at pop-culture categories like TV, movies, gaming, social media, and nostalgia. "People often ask how we predict Halloween trends," executive vice president Kym Sarkos said in a news release. "The realit…

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Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify
Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions of Americans who paid fees to withdraw cash from certain ATMs could qualify for payouts in a $167.5 million Mastercard and Visa settlement. The credit card companies agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the payment networks of violating antitrust laws by preventing independent ATM operators from charging lower fees when transactions could be processed through cheaper competing networks. Consumers may qualify if they paid an ATM surcharge or access fee to withdraw cash from a deposit account at an independent ATM in the US between Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, and …

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New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes
New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes Paramount Skydance Corporation has revealed a new corporate name as it prepares to close its controversial $111 billion megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The combined company will be called Skydance after the deal closes, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison announced in a social media post on Friday, Oct. 2. The merger is expected to be completed on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Paramount and Warner Bros. will keep their individual studio names and identities under the new corporate structure. "What once was the peak, is now just the beginning," Ellison wrote. "Paramount and Warner Bros. sh…

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

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National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals
National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals Several major restaurant chains are offering special deals on a huge day for taco lovers. National Taco Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The holiday was permanently moved to the first Tuesday of October in 2024 to always line up with "Taco Tuesday." The holiday itself began in San Antonio in the 1960s, according to National Day Calendar. Many companies revived the celebration in 2009. The history of tacos dates back centuries to Indigenous people in ancient Mexico. The first "taco feast" documented by Europeans was hosted by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. The modern word "taco" …

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Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween
Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Superheroes, Toy Story characters, and video game favorites are expected to be among the most popular Halloween costumes in 2026. Spirit Halloween released its annual costume trends on Thursday, Oct. 1. The Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey-based retailer said it follows trends throughout the year to see what will be the most popular costumes. The company especially looks at pop-culture categories like TV, movies, gaming, social media, and nostalgia. "People often ask how we predict Halloween trends," executive vice president Kym Sarkos said in a news release. "The realit…

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Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify
Millions Who Paid ATM Fees Could Get Cash In $167.5M Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions of Americans who paid fees to withdraw cash from certain ATMs could qualify for payouts in a $167.5 million Mastercard and Visa settlement. The credit card companies agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the payment networks of violating antitrust laws by preventing independent ATM operators from charging lower fees when transactions could be processed through cheaper competing networks. Consumers may qualify if they paid an ATM surcharge or access fee to withdraw cash from a deposit account at an independent ATM in the US between Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, and …

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New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes
New Name Revealed For Paramount, Warner Bros. As $111B Megamerger Finalizes Paramount Skydance Corporation has revealed a new corporate name as it prepares to close its controversial $111 billion megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The combined company will be called Skydance after the deal closes, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison announced in a social media post on Friday, Oct. 2. The merger is expected to be completed on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Paramount and Warner Bros. will keep their individual studio names and identities under the new corporate structure. "What once was the peak, is now just the beginning," Ellison wrote. "Paramount and Warner Bros. sh…

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

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NFL Owner Hit With Suspension, Hefty Fine After Prostitution Arrest NFL Owner Hit With Suspension, Hefty Fine After Prostitution Arrest NFL Owner Hit With Suspension, Hefty Fine After Prostitution Arrest
NFL Owner Hit With Suspension, Hefty Fine After Prostitution Arrest An NFL owner has been sidelined and handed a hefty fine after a prostitution arrest triggered a league review. The NFL announced Friday, Oct. 2, that San Francisco 49ers principal owner Jed York, 46, received a six-game suspension and a $500,000 fine for violating the league’s personal conduct policy after a prostitution arrest. York’s absence from the team’s first three games counts toward the suspension. He can return following San Francisco’s game against the Washington Commanders on Monday, Oct. 19, according to the league. The punishment follows his August arrest in East Palestine, Oh…

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Social Security Claiming Changes Clear Congress: What To Know Social Security Claiming Changes Clear Congress: What To Know Social Security Claiming Changes Clear Congress: What To Know
Social Security Claiming Changes Clear Congress: What To Know A change could be coming to how Americans navigate one of retirement’s biggest decisions: when to start collecting Social Security. Congress has passed the bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act, which would rename key claiming-age benchmarks to clarify their financial consequences. The legislation would leave eligibility ages and benefit formulas unchanged. Reps. Lloyd Smucker, a Pennsylvania Republican, and Don Beyer, a Virginia Democrat, announced Wednesday, Sept. 30, that their bill had cleared the Senate and was headed to President Donald Trump for his signature. The Senate approved the …

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Tony Romo, CBS Sports 'Part Ways' After DUI Arrest: Reports Tony Romo, CBS Sports 'Part Ways' After DUI Arrest: Reports Tony Romo, CBS Sports 'Part Ways' After DUI Arrest: Reports
Tony Romo, CBS Sports 'Part Ways' After DUI Arrest: Reports Tony Romo won't return as lead analyst of "NFL on CBS" after his drunk-driving arrest in Wisconsin, according to reports. CBS Sports and the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback agreed to part ways, ESPN reported on Friday, Oct. 2. Romo had been on leave from CBS before the 2026 NFL season began after he was arrested during a traffic stop in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 23. Former Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt will continue in Romo's former role alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz. "CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to …

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Trump Administration Starts Sending $500 Refunds: Here's Who Qualifies Trump Administration Starts Sending $500 Refunds: Here's Who Qualifies Trump Administration Starts Sending $500 Refunds: Here's Who Qualifies
Trump Administration Starts Sending $500 Refunds: Here's Who Qualifies The Trump administration has begun sending $500 refund payments to nearly one million Americans across 30 states, but where you live is only part of the eligibility equation. The payments target people who purchased Affordable Care Act coverage through the federal exchange without receiving premium assistance, according to a White House fact sheet. New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia are excluded. Those states operate their own health insurance marketplaces instead of using the federal HealthCare.gov platform covered by the refund program. The Treasury D…

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Backstage Mishap Keeps Joy Behar Off 'The View': Here's What Happened Backstage Mishap Keeps Joy Behar Off 'The View': Here's What Happened Backstage Mishap Keeps Joy Behar Off 'The View': Here's What Happened
Backstage Mishap Keeps Joy Behar Off 'The View': Here's What Happened A backstage mishap kept Joy Behar away from ABC's “The View,” leaving her co-hosts to explain an unexpected empty seat. Behar, 83, missed the Thursday, Oct. 1, broadcast after dislocating her shoulder, Sunny Hostin announced at the start of the show. The program shared the update in a clip posted on its official X account. We're sending our Joy Behar well wishes after a shoulder injury! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/cOm2MAo74O — The View (@TheView) October 1, 2026 “She is recovering and will be back soon,” Hostin told viewers. Behar caught her heel backstage, her representative told Page Six. Th…

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