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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 fou…
A Pennsylvania man with a “bounty” placed on his head was lured into an alley, assaulted, and later handed over to two armed men now facing murder charges, police announced Thursday, Oct. 22. Luke Foxx, 21, and Josiah Vaux, 23, were taken into custody in connection with the disappearance of Michael …
The former home of notorious Long Island serial killer Joel Rifkin has sold after several months on the market. Buyers closed for $670,000 on Rifkin’s former East Meadow residence on Wednesday, Oct. 21, Newsday reported. The 1,675-foot home on Garden Street was built in 1951 and previously sold for $…
A major new national survey offers a sobering snapshot of public opinion about President Donald Trump as the midterm campaign enters a pivotal stretch. Trump’s approval rating stands at 33 percent among US adults, its lowest point in Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos polling, according to the survey re…
A police chief in one New Jersey town is facing formal charges, announced at a Township Committee meeting held largely behind closed doors on Friday, Oct. 16. Springfield Police Chief John Cook, who was sworn in in 2011, has been placed on administrative leave and Capt. Jonathan Rachel has…
Thousands of cats and dogs were dumped in a landfill while grieving Pennsylvania families paid for private cremations and received ashes from unknown sources — and the operator is now expected to plead guilty, the Attorney General’s Office announced Thursday, Oct. 15. Patrick Roy Vereb, of Pittsburg…
Unworn clothes, slow juicers, and expensive handbags are among the purchases Americans most often regret making, according to a new study. Custom packaging company Arka released an October 2026 study called "Things People Buy But Never Use." The report highlights popular products that shoppers …
UConn’s basketball home will soon sport a new name, with M&T Bank taking top billing at Gampel Pavilion. University trustees approved the agreement Wednesday, Oct. 21. The arena will become “M&T Bank Center at Gampel Pavilion” under an expanded partnership with the bank. The deal gives M&…
Police are searching for a passenger who they said punched a bus driver in the face in Westchester County after becoming angry that the bus's rear door did not open quickly enough. The incident happened at around 11:09 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the intersection of McLean Avenue and South Br…
The Americans leading the household wealth rankings share a trait that a paycheck alone cannot explain. Families headed by someone 75 or older had the highest median net worth of any age group in 2025, according to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances. Their median net worth reached $504…
A police officer in Connecticut shot and killed person while responding to a well-being check at a home on Friday night, Oct. 16, authorities said. Officers were called to a residence in the Chippens Hill section of Bristol around 8:30 p.m., according to the Bristol Police Department. During th…
Dollar General has agreed to a $1.875 million settlement after state prosecutors said an investigation discovered they routinely charged customers more than advertised prices, sometimes making it difficult for New York shoppers to even determine how much they paid. Dollar General has agreed to…
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