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Dressed To Steal: Well-Appointed Suspect Linked To Northern Virginia Medical Office Burglaries A well-dressed man accused of targeting medical offices in Northern Virginia during a string of burglaries over the course of several months has been tracked down. Woodbridge resident Carlos Anthony Mitchell, 67, who dressed to impress, is facing a host of charges following a months-long crime spree that was caught on camera, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. The dapper suspect has been linked to burglaries in Mason, McLean, and Fair Oaks, each of which was similar in nature. Police say that in each instance, Mitchell targeted a closed medical office and forced his way int…

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'I Got You At 50 Cents': Inside 'Fat Bags' Cross-Country Fentanyl Pipeline Into DC Area 'I Got You At 50 Cents': Inside 'Fat Bags' Cross-Country Fentanyl Pipeline Into DC Area 'I Got You At 50 Cents': Inside 'Fat Bags' Cross-Country Fentanyl Pipeline Into DC Area
'I Got You At 50 Cents': Inside 'Fat Bags' Cross-Country Fentanyl Pipeline Into DC Area “Fat Bags” was making a lot of trips out west. Dozens of times over more than three years, Alexandria resident Karon Olufemi Blalock flew to Los Angeles to buy bulk quantities of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills before bringing them back to the DC area, federal prosecutors say. Sometimes they came back in his luggage or carry-on bags. Other shipments were sent through commercial mail carriers. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the 32-year-old Blalock was sentenced to 128 months in federal prison for his role in the sprawling operation, which moved tens of thousands of counterfeit oxycodone pills contain…

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Virginia Soccer Player Allison Rivera Dies Virginia Soccer Player Allison Rivera Dies Virginia Soccer Player Allison Rivera Dies
Virginia Soccer Player Allison Rivera Dies Allison Rivera made the girls around her better. On the soccer field, the Northern Virginia student-athlete was the fierce midfielder wearing No. 8. Off it, she was a friend and classmate to students at Smart's Mill Middle School in Leesburg. Rivera, a member of the Northern Virginia Alliance Under-14 Girls Academy team, died this week, prompting an outpouring of support from the soccer community. For some of Rivera's teammates, the bond stretched back years. One soccer parent, Jason Moore, said his daughter, London, had shared the field with Rivera for the past seven years. “Fierce …

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Girl, 15, Reaches Into Backpack With Loaded Gun During Maryland Walmart Bust: Sheriff Girl, 15, Reaches Into Backpack With Loaded Gun During Maryland Walmart Bust: Sheriff Girl, 15, Reaches Into Backpack With Loaded Gun During Maryland Walmart Bust: Sheriff
Girl, 15, Reaches Into Backpack With Loaded Gun During Maryland Walmart Bust: Sheriff It started with four kids allegedly stuffing merchandise into backpacks at a Maryland Walmart. Then a 15-year-old girl reached into hers. Deputies were called to the Walmart on Guilford Drive in Frederick on Sunday, Oct. 4, after employees reported a group of kids shoplifting inside the store, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. They found four of them: the 15-year-old girl, a 16-year-old boy and two younger children who investigators said were only about 7 years old. All four were taken to the store's loss prevention office after they were spotted concealing merchandise i…

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Human Trafficking Probe Tied To Massage Businesses Leads To 3 Arrests: Police Human Trafficking Probe Tied To Massage Businesses Leads To 3 Arrests: Police Human Trafficking Probe Tied To Massage Businesses Leads To 3 Arrests: Police
Human Trafficking Probe Tied To Massage Businesses Leads To 3 Arrests: Police The investigation started with suspicions about what was happening behind the doors of several Virginia massage businesses. Months later, three women are under arrest after police say investigators uncovered suspected human trafficking and prostitution activity stretching across locations in Virginia Beach and Portsmouth. The arrests were announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6, following a months-long investigation by the Virginia Beach Police Department's Special Investigations Bureau. Detectives began looking into suspected illicit activity at massage businesses along Shore Drive and Virginia Beac…

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Got Old LEGO? New Dedicated Virginia Brick Shop Will Buy It, Then Sell You More Got Old LEGO? New Dedicated Virginia Brick Shop Will Buy It, Then Sell You More Got Old LEGO? New Dedicated Virginia Brick Shop Will Buy It, Then Sell You More
Got Old Lego? New Dedicated Virginia Brick Shop Will Buy It, Then Sell You More That tub of LEGO collecting dust in a Virginia basement might have another build left in it. Bricks & Minifigs has opened at 210-B Fort Evans Road in Leesburg, giving Loudoun County its first store dedicated to LEGO sets and collectibles and a new home for everything from forgotten bricks to hard-to-find treasures. And yes, they'll take some of that old LEGO off your hands. The locally owned shop buys, sells and trades new and pre-owned sets, minifigures and bulk bricks, allowing customers to bring in collections for an evaluation and written offer before choosing cash or store credit.…

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Family Pleads For Help As Massive Search For Missing UMD Student Dilan Ashar Comes Up Empty Family Pleads For Help As Massive Search For Missing UMD Student Dilan Ashar Comes Up Empty Family Pleads For Help As Massive Search For Missing UMD Student Dilan Ashar Comes Up Empty
Family Pleads For Help As Massive Search For Missing UMD Student Dilan Ashar Comes Up Empty A Maryland family just wants their son home. The search for 22-year-old University of Maryland student Dilan Shaan Ashar intensified on Saturday, Oct. 3, after campus police released new surveillance images that dramatically changed the timeline of his disappearance. Ashar was last seen on camera at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Terrapin Trail Garage on the UMD campus in College Park, according to the University of Maryland Police Department. Dilan Shaan Ashar. University of Maryland Police Police have classified Ashar as a critical missing student and are askin…

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Trump's Baltimore County Visit Could Snarl Tuesday Commute For Maryland Riders, MTA Warns Trump's Baltimore County Visit Could Snarl Tuesday Commute For Maryland Riders, MTA Warns Trump's Baltimore County Visit Could Snarl Tuesday Commute For Maryland Riders, MTA Warns
Trump's Baltimore County Visit Could Snarl Tuesday Commute For Maryland Riders, MTA Warns Maryland commuters could face delays and detours on Tuesday as President Donald Trump heads to Baltimore County. The Maryland Transit Administration issued a service advisory on Monday, Oct. 5, warning riders on Commuter Bus Route 411T to prepare for increased security and traffic around Tradepoint Atlantic during Trump's visit. Customers could see delays and possible route diversions throughout Tuesday, Oct. 6, according to the agency. The 411T connects Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point with Essex, Golden Ring and White Marsh. MTA encouraged riders to allow extra travel time and chec…

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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 Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking Virginia Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking Virginia Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking
Virginia 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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Gun Jammed During Deadly Maryland Park Shooting After Punch To Face, Prosecutors Say Gun Jammed During Deadly Maryland Park Shooting After Punch To Face, Prosecutors Say Gun Jammed During Deadly Maryland Park Shooting After Punch To Face, Prosecutors Say
Gun Jammed During Deadly Maryland Park Shooting After Punch To Face, Prosecutors Say The gun jammed before Michael Aaron Lynn could fire again. Nearly a year after a late-night confrontation in Maryland ended with Kendall "Diggs" Butler Jr. shot dead in a park, Lynn learned on Wednesday, Oct. 7, that he will spend 25 years behind bars. Lynn, 40, of Germantown, was sentenced in Montgomery County Circuit Court to 60 years in prison with all but 25 suspended, followed by five years of supervised probation. He pleaded guilty in July to second-degree murder and using a firearm in a crime of violence in the November 2025 killing of Butler, 34. The shooting capped a confrontatio…

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Mercedes Plows Into I-97 Work Zone, Strikes Highway Worker In Maryland: State Police Mercedes Plows Into I-97 Work Zone, Strikes Highway Worker In Maryland: State Police Mercedes Plows Into I-97 Work Zone, Strikes Highway Worker In Maryland: State Police
Mercedes Plows Into I-97 Work Zone, Strikes Highway Worker In Maryland: State Police The Mercedes never made it through the work zone. A highway worker was struck along I-97 in Maryland early Wednesday morning after a Mercedes slammed into another car and veered into an active construction zone, according to Maryland State Police. At approximately 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, troopers were called to the northbound lanes of I-97 near Route 32 in Anne Arundel County, where crews were working behind a lane closure. Investigators say Javed Iqbal, 47, of Baltimore, was driving a Toyota Camry north on the interstate with Darrell Lamont Gough, 62, of Elkridge, behind him in a…

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FBI Claims Professor Sent 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address FBI Claims Professor Sent 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address FBI Claims Professor Sent 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address
FBI Claims Professor Sent 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address A Haverford College religion professor used anonymous social media accounts to bombard a Jewish man and his family with roughly 50 antisemitic messages, repeatedly posted the family's home address, referenced the victim's minor son, and warned that security cameras would not protect them, federal prosecutors say. Guangtian Ha, an assistant professor of religion at the Delaware County college, was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 6, and charged with one federal count of cyberstalking, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. The indictment alleges the campaign ran from Oct. 9, 2025, throu…

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Same County Where Trump Was Shot Now Has ISIS Terrorism Indictment: DOJ Same County Where Trump Was Shot Now Has ISIS Terrorism Indictment: DOJ Same County Where Trump Was Shot Now Has ISIS Terrorism Indictment: DOJ
Same County Where Trump Was Shot Now Has ISIS Terrorism Indictment: DOJ A Butler County, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on a federal firearms charge tied to an alleged plan to support ISIS, prosecutors announced Tuesday, Oct. 6. Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21, of Valencia, knowingly received a semiautomatic rifle and rifle ammunition on Saturday, Sept. 12, knowing they would be used to commit a felony or federal terrorism crime, including supporting ISIS, a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh charged. Kramer remains detained pending trial. The one-count indictment carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both. The case is the latest h…

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Accused Killer Was Shot In Same Maryland Gunfire That Killed 12-Year-Old Girl: Policel Accused Killer Was Shot In Same Maryland Gunfire That Killed 12-Year-Old Girl: Policel Accused Killer Was Shot In Same Maryland Gunfire That Killed 12-Year-Old Girl: Policel
Accused Killer Was Shot In Same Maryland Gunfire That Killed 12-Year-Old Girl: Policel The 23-year-old Baltimore man now charged with murdering 12-year-old Khloe Ishway was also wounded during the Maryland shooting that killed her and left several others injured, authorities confirmed after his arrest. Tyree Reynolds was taken into custody without incident on Tuesday, Oct. 6, three days after the shooting on North Franklintown Road and charged with first-degree murder, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Khloe was killed shortly after 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, when shots rang out in Northwest Baltimore. A 25-year-old woman was wounded at the scene, while Khl…

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Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey
Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey More than half of Americans fear inflation could "ruin Christmas" as shoppers prepare for another tight holiday season, according to a new survey. About 52% of Americans said inflation is going to ruin Christmas, according to a WalletHub survey released on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The personal finance website's findings come as some shoppers get an early start on holiday gift buying. The survey also arrives as inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.4% as of August, well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. A major factor behind inflation is soaring gasoline and energy prices due to&nb…

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CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know
CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS is opening its first pharmacy-only stores in the Northeast as it tries to change how people access medications and in-person care. The Rhode Island-based company announced the opening of a new pharmacy-focused location in Boston on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The store is located at 32 Warren Street in the Roxbury neighborhood. The roughly 3,000-square-foot store focuses on prescription medications, immunizations, and pharmacist support. It also carries a limited selection of over-the-counter products, along with a disposal bin for unwanted or expired medications and a collection …

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Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure
Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled after testing found a substance that could raise blood pressure and cause serious heart problems. Leader Formulas LLC, based in Tomball, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of RAPTURE Preworkout powder, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. FDA testing detected 1,3-dimethylamylamine, commonly called DMAA, in the product. The announcement warns that using DMAA can elevate blood pressure and could lead to cardiovascular problems, including a heart attack, shortness of breath, and chest tightening. Consumers…

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You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies
You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies Millions of Americans could get cash payments from a $100 million Equifax settlement after the credit reporting company was accused of misreporting credit scores. The settlement comes from a class-action lawsuit accusing Equifax of sending inaccurate credit scores and other credit information to lenders in 2022. People whose credit information was affected by the error between Thursday, March 17, and Friday, April 8, 2022, may be eligible for a payment. The payouts are expected to be between $95 and $280, but the final amount could change depending on how many valid claims are fil…

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Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors
Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese is moving into the ramen aisle for the first time. The brand will launch Kraft Mac & Cheese Cheesy Ramen nationwide in early 2027, Kraft Heinz announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 6. This will be the popular macaroni and cheese brand's first expansion into a new food category in nearly 20 years. The lineup will combine Kraft's cheese flavor with three typical ramen tastes: spicy, chicken, and pork. The company said the ramen products are made without artificial flavors, preservatives, or dyes. According to market research firm Circana, the …

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Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey
Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey More than half of Americans fear inflation could "ruin Christmas" as shoppers prepare for another tight holiday season, according to a new survey. About 52% of Americans said inflation is going to ruin Christmas, according to a WalletHub survey released on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The personal finance website's findings come as some shoppers get an early start on holiday gift buying. The survey also arrives as inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.4% as of August, well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. A major factor behind inflation is soaring gasoline and energy prices due to&nb…

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CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know
CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS is opening its first pharmacy-only stores in the Northeast as it tries to change how people access medications and in-person care. The Rhode Island-based company announced the opening of a new pharmacy-focused location in Boston on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The store is located at 32 Warren Street in the Roxbury neighborhood. The roughly 3,000-square-foot store focuses on prescription medications, immunizations, and pharmacist support. It also carries a limited selection of over-the-counter products, along with a disposal bin for unwanted or expired medications and a collection …

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Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure
Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled after testing found a substance that could raise blood pressure and cause serious heart problems. Leader Formulas LLC, based in Tomball, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of RAPTURE Preworkout powder, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. FDA testing detected 1,3-dimethylamylamine, commonly called DMAA, in the product. The announcement warns that using DMAA can elevate blood pressure and could lead to cardiovascular problems, including a heart attack, shortness of breath, and chest tightening. Consumers…

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You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies
You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies Millions of Americans could get cash payments from a $100 million Equifax settlement after the credit reporting company was accused of misreporting credit scores. The settlement comes from a class-action lawsuit accusing Equifax of sending inaccurate credit scores and other credit information to lenders in 2022. People whose credit information was affected by the error between Thursday, March 17, and Friday, April 8, 2022, may be eligible for a payment. The payouts are expected to be between $95 and $280, but the final amount could change depending on how many valid claims are fil…

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Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors
Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese is moving into the ramen aisle for the first time. The brand will launch Kraft Mac & Cheese Cheesy Ramen nationwide in early 2027, Kraft Heinz announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 6. This will be the popular macaroni and cheese brand's first expansion into a new food category in nearly 20 years. The lineup will combine Kraft's cheese flavor with three typical ramen tastes: spicy, chicken, and pork. The company said the ramen products are made without artificial flavors, preservatives, or dyes. According to market research firm Circana, the …

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Man Steals Aircraft Tug, Crashes Near Gate In Wild Airport Scene: Reports Man Steals Aircraft Tug, Crashes Near Gate In Wild Airport Scene: Reports Man Steals Aircraft Tug, Crashes Near Gate In Wild Airport Scene: Reports
Man Steals Aircraft Tug, Crashes Near Gate In Wild Airport Scene: Reports A Delta Air Lines passenger was accused of breaching airport security, crashing a stolen aircraft tug, and trying to take a second truck, according to reports. Jay Barr, 26, was charged with vehicle theft, trespassing, and vandalism, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department in California. He was arrested after the incident at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana at around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, ABC7 Eyewitness News in Los Angeles reported. Barr was scheduled to fly from Orange County to Seattle when he went through an access door at Gate 12, CNN reported. He…

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$30 Painting Nearly Thrown Away Sells For $1.3M+ At Auction $30 Painting Nearly Thrown Away Sells For $1.3M+ At Auction $30 Painting Nearly Thrown Away Sells For $1.3M+ At Auction
$30 Painting Nearly Thrown Away Sells For $1.3M+ At Auction A painting bought for just $30 at an estate sale has sold for more than $1.35 million after nearly ending up in the trash. A private collector bought "Alderman Merriam's Shells" for $1,352,600 through Freeman's Auctions on Thursday, Oct. 1, according to the auction listing. The small 1951 oil painting was created by Gertrude Abercrombie, a surrealist painter from Chicago who died in 1977. The sale set a new auction record for Abercrombie, surpassing the $1.02 million paid for her painting "Message for Mercy" at Sotheby's last year, The New York Times reported. The painting's unlikely path …

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Want To Win $1 Million? Survivor Casting Opens For 2027 Season 53: Apply Now Want To Win $1 Million? Survivor Casting Opens For 2027 Season 53: Apply Now Want To Win $1 Million? Survivor Casting Opens For 2027 Season 53: Apply Now
Want To Win $1 Million? Survivor Casting Opens For 2027 Season 53: Apply Now Think you have what it takes to outwit, outplay, and outlast everyone else for $1 million? CBS is looking for contestants to compete on a future season of "Survivor," with casting underway for Season 53, according to the show's official casting website. Applications are open to superfans, first-time applicants, and "everyone in between," casting officials said. "We are actively casting so please apply today if you want a chance to be on season 53!" the casting website states. Season 53 is expected to tape from mid-April through mid-May 2027. Applicants can submit an application online th…

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CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death
CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death A laboratory worker’s unexplained death has prompted a CDC response, with a critical question still unresolved: what caused her illness? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday, Oct. 6, that it is monitoring reports from Russia. The agency emphasized there is no indication of a broader threat to the US. In its statement, the CDC said it is “aware of and closely monitoring reports of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in the Irkutsk region of Russia that resulted in a death. We are working across the U.S. government to assess developments as additional information becom…

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Starbucks Drink Labels Spark Lawsuit: What Customers Allege Starbucks Drink Labels Spark Lawsuit: What Customers Allege Starbucks Drink Labels Spark Lawsuit: What Customers Allege
Starbucks Drink Labels Spark Lawsuit: What Customers Allege Starbucks is facing a legal challenge over what its drink names promise and what customers actually get. A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges eight protein beverages marketed with “Sugar-Free” in their names contain between 13 and 21 grams of sugar, according to Hagens Berman, a law firm representing the consumers. The lawsuit was filed Friday, Oct. 2, in the US District Court for the Western District of Washington. Starbucks disputes the claims. “This is a case about false and misleading product names,” the lawsuit states. “Federal law prohibits their use on a beverage containing more …

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