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More Than $16K In 'Lost' Money Returned To EMS Agency In Hudson Valley, $106M Still Unclaimed More Than $16K In 'Lost' Money Returned To EMS Agency In Hudson Valley, $106M Still Unclaimed More Than $16K In 'Lost' Money Returned To EMS Agency In Hudson Valley, $106M Still Unclaimed
More Than $16K In 'Lost' Money Returned To EMS Agency In Hudson Valley, $106M Still Unclaimed More than $16,000 in money that had been lost or forgotten for years is back with an Orange County EMS agency, officials said. The Town of Wallkill EMS received $16,035.32 in unclaimed funds, town officials announced on Thursday, Sept. 24. State Sen. James Skoufis said the funds had been "lost" and held by the state for safekeeping for years before being returned to the EMS organization.  Unclaimed funds can include money from old bank accounts, uncashed checks, stock certificates, and unused gift cards, according to Skoufis. After a period of inactivity, the money is considered a…

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by Ben Crnic
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Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay
Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+ and Hulu subscribers are facing another round of price hikes, marking the streaming platforms' fourth increase in four years. Hulu Premium and Disney+ Premium, the ad-free standalone plans, are both rising 13% from $18.99 to $21.49 per month. The ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu standalone monthly rates are also increasing from $11.99 to $12.49. The Disney+ and Hulu Premium bundle climbs $2 from $19.99 to $21.99 per month. The Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select bundle with ads is also rising $2 to $21.99, while the ad-free version increases $3 to $32.99. Customers with Hulu + Live TV…

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by Chris Spiker
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Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New
Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks is updating the looks of thousands of cafés as the coffee giant expands its yearslong turnaround plan. The Seattle-based company has redesigned more than 1,000 coffeehouses across the US and Canada since late 2025, Starbucks announced on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The chain plans to complete at least 1,500 upgrades by the end of the 2026 fiscal year before increasing the effort further in 2027. The renovations are part of the company's "Back to Starbucks" plan, which launched in September 2024. The turnaround strategy has focused on improving operations and making cafés feel m…

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by Chris Spiker
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Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide
Major Drug Recall Alerts Patients Nationwide A prescription medication used by thousands of Americans is the focus of a newly reported nationwide recall. The FDA’s recall report lists 13,567 bottles of Chlorthalidone Tablets USP, 25 mg, under recall nationwide. Inventia Healthcare Limited initiated the recall Wednesday, Sept. 3. The FDA listed the recall Wednesday, Sept. 16. According to the FDA report, the medication failed dissolution specifications. Dissolution testing measures whether a tablet breaks down as intended so the body can absorb its active ingredient. Chlorthalidone is a prescription diuretic commonly used to treat hi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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McDonald's Spending Billions On Major New Growth Plan: See What's Changing McDonald's Spending Billions On Major New Growth Plan: See What's Changing McDonald's Spending Billions On Major New Growth Plan: See What's Changing
McDonald's Spending Billions On Major New Growth Plan: See What's Changing McDonald's is launching a major new plan to attract more customers as the fast-food giant navigates lower traffic and high inflation. The company released significant updates on its McDonald's > NEXT strategy in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The plan focuses on menu growth, restaurant improvements, efficiency, technology, and customer service. McDonald's said it hopes to gain 1.5 percentage points of market share in both chicken and beverages by 2030 while maintaining its leadership position in beef. "McDonald's has the unmatched scale, customer insights, brand loyalt…

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by Chris Spiker
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Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels
Nationwide Meat Recall: USDA Flags False Inspection Labels A nationwide meat recall has federal officials warning consumers to check what’s in their refrigerators and freezers. Star Meat Delivery Inc., of Lucama, North Carolina, is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products produced without federal inspection, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Tuesday, Sept. 22. The products carried labels with a false USDA inspection mark. Any product bearing the false establishment number “EST. 1363” should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat, according to the USDA recall notice. The meat was shipped …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify
Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions of iPhone buyers can now file claims from a $250 million settlement over claims of misleading advertising from Apple. The claims process has opened for consumers who bought certain iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models between Monday, June 10, 2024, and Saturday, March 29, 2025, according to the settlement website. The settlement follows a class action lawsuit accusing Apple of misleading customers with ads for new AI-powered features, including an enhanced Siri personal digital assistant, that weren't available as expected. Apple denied wrongdoing but agreed in May to pay $250 million t…

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by Chris Spiker
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Rearview Camera Issues Prompt Recall Of 300K+ Buick, Chevy Vehicles Rearview Camera Issues Prompt Recall Of 300K+ Buick, Chevy Vehicles Rearview Camera Issues Prompt Recall Of 300K+ Buick, Chevy Vehicles
Rearview Camera Issues Prompt Recall Of 300K+ Buick, Chevy Vehicles More than 300,000 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles are being recalled because a rearview camera problem can block a driver's view while reversing. General Motors issued the recall for 306,511 Buick and Chevy vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Sept. 10. The recall affects certain 2024 through 2026 models. The issue involves rearview cameras that can display a distorted image or go completely blank. The failure can reduce rear visibility and increase the risk of a crash while in reverse. GM started investigating complaints involving r…

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by Chris Spiker
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Monopoly Returns To McDonald's With Life-Changing Prizes: Here's When Monopoly Returns To McDonald's With Life-Changing Prizes: Here's When Monopoly Returns To McDonald's With Life-Changing Prizes: Here's When
Monopoly Returns To McDonald's With Life-Changing Prizes: Here's When Monopoly is returning to McDonald's with huge prizes up for grabs, including $1 million in cash, new vehicles, vacations, and help paying for a home or college debt. McDonald's announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22, that the popular game will return nationwide for a limited time starting on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The promotion comes one year after McDonald's brought Monopoly back to US restaurants for the first time in nearly a decade. The 2026 edition will bring back the classic peel-off pieces, with all gameplay taking place on the McDonald's app. Eligible items include the Quarter Pounder with C…

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by Chris Spiker
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Dunkin', Jimmy John's Open Under One Roof At Redesigned Westchester Location Dunkin', Jimmy John's Open Under One Roof At Redesigned Westchester Location Dunkin', Jimmy John's Open Under One Roof At Redesigned Westchester Location
Dunkin', Jimmy John's Open Under One Roof At Redesigned Westchester Location Two popular chains are now operating under the same roof in Westchester County following the redesign of a longtime Dunkin' location. The newly renovated Dunkin' and Jimmy John's combination store has opened at 182 Saw Mill River Rd. in Elmsford, bringing coffee, baked goods, and sandwiches together in one location, the owners announced on Monday, Sept. 21. According to the businesses, the store is the first combined Dunkin' and Jimmy John's location in Westchester County. The project transformed a Dunkin' shop that had operated at the location for 25 years, owner Jim Lash said.  …

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by Ben Crnic
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Krispy Kreme Celebrates Fall With New Treat: How To Get It Krispy Kreme Celebrates Fall With New Treat: How To Get It Krispy Kreme Celebrates Fall With New Treat: How To Get It
Krispy Kreme Celebrates Fall With New Treat: How To Get It Krispy Kreme is adding a new treat to celebrate the first day of fall. The doughnut chain announced the new Churro Doughnut Dots in a news release on Monday, Sept. 21. They will be available for a limited time beginning Tuesday, Sept. 22, at participating locations nationwide. The new Churro Doughnut Dots are made with Krispy Kreme's signature light and airy dough, tossed in cinnamon sugar, and served with dulce de leche dipping sauce. Each order includes eight Doughnut Dots for dipping, dunking, or sharing. The new treat will be available in shops and at drive-thrus while supplies last. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Nationwide Food Recall Targets Pantry Staples Nationwide Food Recall Targets Pantry Staples Nationwide Food Recall Targets Pantry Staples
Nationwide Food Recall Targets Pantry Staples A nationwide food recall is putting a range of pantry products under the microscope. GF Blends announced the recall Friday, Sept. 18, for select Truly AIP flour and bread mixes, plus EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. flat bread pizza mixes, according to the company’s FDA-posted announcement. The products may contain undeclared wheat gluten. People with celiac disease or a severe gluten intolerance could have adverse health effects or allergic reactions if they consume the recalled items, GF Blends said. The company said independent third-party testing found gluten in plantain flour supplied by PMF Glob…

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by Joe Lombardi