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California Dreamin': Maryland Lottery Winner Scores Trip To The Other California A Maryland man from California is headed to California, and no, that's not a typo. Justin Fish, 45, of California in St. Mary's County, is packing his bags for Los Angeles after winning a Maryland Lottery promotion that will give him a shot at game show glory and potentially millions in cash. Fish was the first of six winners selected for the Lottery's GAME SHOW EXPERIENCE second-chance promotion, earning a five-day, four-night trip for two to Los Angeles that includes airfare, hotel accommodations, and $1,000 in spending money. For Fish, who has never ventured to the West Coast, the trip …

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Barack Obama Accuses Republicans Of 'Power Grab' In New Maryland Election Ad Barack Obama Accuses Republicans Of 'Power Grab' In New Maryland Election Ad Barack Obama Accuses Republicans Of 'Power Grab' In New Maryland Election Ad
Barack Obama Accuses Republicans Of 'Power Grab' In New Maryland Election Ad Former President Barack Obama is jumping into Maryland's redistricting battle, accusing Republicans of a “power grab” while urging voters to back a controversial constitutional amendment that could reshape the state's congressional districts. In a 30-second video released on Monday, Oct. 26, Obama directly addresses Maryland voters, calling on them to support Question 3 in the Nov. 3 election. “In this election, I’m counting on you to vote Yes on Question 3,” Obama says in the ad. The former president argues that Republicans in Washington have pushed states to redraw congressional maps ahe…

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Maryland Dirt Bike Rider Dies Hours After Colliding With Sedan On Busy Road: Police Maryland Dirt Bike Rider Dies Hours After Colliding With Sedan On Busy Road: Police Maryland Dirt Bike Rider Dies Hours After Colliding With Sedan On Busy Road: Police
Maryland Dirt Bike Rider Dies Hours After Colliding With Sedan On Busy Road: Police A 28-year-old dirt bike rider has died after a crash involving a sedan in Maryland that left him critically injured before he succumbed to his injuries hours later. James Youngerman, of Suitland, was riding his dirt bike in the 6600 block of Saint Barnabas Road in Oxon Hill at approximately 6:35 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, when the collision occurred, according to Prince George's County Police. Officers responding to the scene found Youngerman suffering from serious injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he died several hours later. The driver of the sedan was not injured and r…

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Gaithersburg Man Accused Of Fighting Virginia Deputies, Sheriff Fires Back With Warning Gaithersburg Man Accused Of Fighting Virginia Deputies, Sheriff Fires Back With Warning Gaithersburg Man Accused Of Fighting Virginia Deputies, Sheriff Fires Back With Warning
Gaithersburg Man Accused Of Fighting Virginia Deputies, Sheriff Fires Back With Warning Two Maryland men allegedly picked a fight with the wrong people in Virginia, and the local sheriff had a message for them. The trouble began on Friday night, when Fauquier County Sheriff's deputies were called to an apartment complex on Willow Drive in Bealeton to investigate a disturbance that quickly escalated. Deputies arrived to find that a fight had broken out among people at the complex, though the situation took another turn when two men became disorderly as investigators tried to sort out what happened. One of them, Jalen Samuels, 27, of Hempstead, allegedly resisted when deputies …

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Maryland Man Torched Own Home, Left Five Cats To Face Flames Alone: Fire Marshal (UPDATED) Maryland Man Torched Own Home, Left Five Cats To Face Flames Alone: Fire Marshal (UPDATED) Maryland Man Torched Own Home, Left Five Cats To Face Flames Alone: Fire Marshal (UPDATED)
Maryland Man Torched Own Home, Left Five Cats To Face Flames Alone: Fire Marshal (Updated) A Maryland man intentionally set his own garage ablaze, knowing five cats were inside the home, then left the helpless animals to fend for themselves as the flames spread, authorities allege. Michael S. Satterfield, 66, of Salisbury, is accused of deliberately setting the fire that tore through his home in the 6000 block of Hunters Mill Drive on Saturday, Oct. 24, causing an estimated $175,000 in damage, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office. Investigators determined that the blaze originated in the home's attached garage, where flames quickly spread before approximately 40 …

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Last Seen Getting Gas, Found Shot Dead: Virginia Woman's Murder Still Unsolved After 38 Years Last Seen Getting Gas, Found Shot Dead: Virginia Woman's Murder Still Unsolved After 38 Years Last Seen Getting Gas, Found Shot Dead: Virginia Woman's Murder Still Unsolved After 38 Years
Last Seen Getting Gas, Found Shot Dead: Virginia Woman's Murder Still Unsolved After 38 Years For 38 years, the killer who shot a 20-year-old Virginia woman twice in the head has remained unidentified, leaving behind an abandoned car, a trail of unanswered questions, and a family still desperate to know what happened. Tammy Thorpe was found dead along a gravel lane off Route 17 outside Warrenton on Oct. 23, 1988, just hours after she was last seen getting gas in town.  On the 38th anniversary of her murder, Virginia State Police and the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office renewed their appeal for information that could finally crack the decades-old cold case. Thorpe had attended …

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Virginia Gov. Spanberger Takes Aim At DOJ Over Sweeping Drug Indictment Of State Senator Virginia Gov. Spanberger Takes Aim At DOJ Over Sweeping Drug Indictment Of State Senator Virginia Gov. Spanberger Takes Aim At DOJ Over Sweeping Drug Indictment Of State Senator
Virginia Gov. Spanberger Takes Aim At DOJ Over Sweeping Drug Indictment Of State Senator Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is taking aim at the Justice Department over its timing of a sweeping federal indictment against one of the state's most powerful lawmakers, questioning why prosecutors brought the case just days before a major election. The criticism comes after federal prosecutors charged Portsmouth Sen. L. Louise Lucas, 82, with leading an alleged multimillion-dollar marijuana trafficking and money laundering operation involving family members, including her two daughters and grandson. Spanberger weighed in, hours after the charges were announced, defending Lucas' right t…

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Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In MD: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In MD: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In MD: See Full List
Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In MD: 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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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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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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Speeding Pickup Blows Stop Sign, Kills Two In Virginia Crash: Police (DEVELOPING) Speeding Pickup Blows Stop Sign, Kills Two In Virginia Crash: Police (DEVELOPING) Speeding Pickup Blows Stop Sign, Kills Two In Virginia Crash: Police (DEVELOPING)
Speeding Pickup Blows Stop Sign, Kills Two In Virginia Crash: Police (Developing) Two people were killed when a speeding pickup truck blew through a stop sign and slammed into their car at a Virginia intersection, police said. The deadly crash happened shortly before midnight on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the intersection of Leland Road and Maplewood Drive in Manassas, where Prince William County police say a 2024 GMC Sierra collided with a 2004 Honda Civic. Investigators determined that the GMC driver was speeding along Leland Road when the pickup disregarded a stop sign and struck the Honda as it entered the intersection from Maplewood Drive. Both the driver and passenger …

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Gunman Caught Twice After Escaping Extradition Learns His Fate After International Escape Gunman Caught Twice After Escaping Extradition Learns His Fate After International Escape Gunman Caught Twice After Escaping Extradition Learns His Fate After International Escape
Gunman Caught Twice After Escaping Extradition Learns His Fate After International Escape A gunman who shot a man outside a Virginia bar, fled the country, and escaped authorities during an international extradition effort has finally learned his fate. Taha Zouheir was sentenced to 17 years in prison for a 2023 shooting in Arlington that sparked an international pursuit spanning multiple countries, including Portugal, where he was initially apprehended, and Spain, where he was captured again after fleeing during the extradition process. Zouheir's journey overseas began less than 24 hours after the shooting, when he fled Virginia for Florida and boarded a flight bound for Morocco…

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

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Firefighter Injured Battling Rooftop Blaze At Virginia Apartment Complex (DEVELOPING) Firefighter Injured Battling Rooftop Blaze At Virginia Apartment Complex (DEVELOPING) Firefighter Injured Battling Rooftop Blaze At Virginia Apartment Complex (DEVELOPING)
Firefighter Injured Battling Rooftop Blaze At Virginia Apartment Complex (Developing) A firefighter was injured battling a blaze that broke out along the roof of a Virginia apartment building, prompting a large emergency response as crews worked to bring the flames under control. Firefighters responded to the 300 block of South Pickett Street in Alexandria on Sunday, Oct. 25, where a fire had broken out along the roof above two top-floor apartments, according to the Alexandria Fire Department. Photos shared by the department show firefighters using aerial ladders to reach the upper floors of the building, with smoke rising from the roof and fire hoses stretching across the s…

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Former Top FBI Official From Virginia Accused Of Lying To Congress About Hunter Biden: DOJ Former Top FBI Official From Virginia Accused Of Lying To Congress About Hunter Biden: DOJ Former Top FBI Official From Virginia Accused Of Lying To Congress About Hunter Biden: DOJ
Former Top FBI Official From Virginia Accused Of Lying To Congress About Hunter Biden: DOJ A former senior FBI official from Virginia is facing federal charges after prosecutors alleged that she lied to Congress about her knowledge of and involvement in investigations involving Hunter Biden. Nicole "Nikki" Floris, 46, of Alexandria, and Bradley Benavides, 56, of Aiken, South Carolina, surrendered to federal authorities on Friday, Oct. 23, following the filing of a criminal complaint charging each with making false statements to Congress, according to the US Department of Justice. Floris previously served as deputy assistant director and head of the FBI's Foreign Influence Task Fo…

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

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

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Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases
Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Families who bought children’s costumes on Amazon are urged to check their purchases after a nationwide recall raised serious safety concerns. CIYTI Light-Up Princess Costumes are covered by the recall announced Thursday, Oct. 22, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Children can easily access button cell batteries in the costume accessories, violating a mandatory toy safety standard. Swallowing the batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death, the agency warned. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled sets include …

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

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Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey
Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey More Americans are cutting back on groceries and heating their homes as they battle soaring energy prices. Consumer Reports released findings from a survey on Wednesday, Oct. 21, showing how rising electricity costs are forcing families to make difficult financial decisions. The report found that more than one-quarter (26%) of Americans have put their heat or cooling at "uncomfortable levels to save money" in the last two years. Nearly one in five (19%) said they have reduced their spending on groceries or switched to cheaper food options to pay their electric bills. Other ways fa…

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

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

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Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases
Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Families who bought children’s costumes on Amazon are urged to check their purchases after a nationwide recall raised serious safety concerns. CIYTI Light-Up Princess Costumes are covered by the recall announced Thursday, Oct. 22, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Children can easily access button cell batteries in the costume accessories, violating a mandatory toy safety standard. Swallowing the batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death, the agency warned. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled sets include …

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

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Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey
Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey More Americans are cutting back on groceries and heating their homes as they battle soaring energy prices. Consumer Reports released findings from a survey on Wednesday, Oct. 21, showing how rising electricity costs are forcing families to make difficult financial decisions. The report found that more than one-quarter (26%) of Americans have put their heat or cooling at "uncomfortable levels to save money" in the last two years. Nearly one in five (19%) said they have reduced their spending on groceries or switched to cheaper food options to pay their electric bills. Other ways fa…

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

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

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

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Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First
Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla’s humanoid robots are getting closer to customers, but the company’s latest update includes an important distinction about who could get them first. Tesla said in its third-quarter update, released Wednesday, Oct. 21, that Optimus production has begun at its Fremont, California, factory. The company described the robots coming off those lines as its first production-quality units. CEO Elon Musk said shipments to outside companies could begin by the end of 2027, according to The Wall Street Journal. That target concerns commercial customers. It does not establish a release date for sh…

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

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