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Dua Lipa Visited New York For Her Birthday Weekend — See Where She Celebrated Dua Lipa Visited New York For Her Birthday Weekend — See Where She Celebrated
Dua Lipa Visited New York For Her Birthday Weekend — See Where She Celebrated International superstar Dua Lipa celebrated her 31st birthday in Columbia County, NY. The “Levitating” singer and her husband, Callum Turner, shared photos Monday, Aug. 25 from Art Omi in Ghent. “Birthday weekend,” Lipa captioned the 20-photo Instagram post. “Thank you for all the love and the wishes!!! ready for my next lap around the sun...it just keeps getting better.” View this post on Instagram Several of the snaps showed Lipa and Turner exploring the 120-acre artists’ park, which includes giant sculptures and at least 60 works spread ac…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Dolly Parton Dies: Entertainment Icon Touched Millions Over Decades With Her Songs, Spirit Dolly Parton Dies: Entertainment Icon Touched Millions Over Decades With Her Songs, Spirit
Dolly Parton Dies: Entertainment Icon Touched Millions Over Decades With Her Songs, Spirit One of America’s most recognizable and beloved entertainers, whose songs, humor, and generosity crossed generations, has died. Click here for a new, updated story: Cause Of Death Revealed For Entertainment Icon, American Legend Dolly Parton Country music legend Dolly Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 80, her nephew Brian Seaver announced in a video posted to Parton’s Instagram account. She died peacefully surrounded by loved ones, according to the family.  Parton’s death came after a period of health problems that had forced her to step back from several …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Family Speaks Out After BF Says ‘Demon’ Made Him Kill College Soccer Star Family Speaks Out After BF Says ‘Demon’ Made Him Kill College Soccer Star
Family Speaks Out After BF Says ‘Demon’ Made Him Kill College Soccer Star The family of a soccer player stabbed to death by her boyfriend after he claimed a “demon” told him to do it is speaking out, calling the 18-year-old's killing a “parent’s worst nightmare” as nearly $60,000 has poured in to build a legacy in her name. “This is a parent’s worst nightmare. It has been devastating for family, friends, and the whole community,” Karoline Heintz's family said in a statement released through Pennsylvania State Police. “Karoline was loved by all. She was a kind, smart, beautiful girl. We want justice for our ‘sweet’ Karoline.” The family asked for privacy as they …

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by Jillian Pikora
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All Three Suspects In Deadly NY Double Stabbing Attack Now Locked Up: Authorities All Three Suspects In Deadly NY Double Stabbing Attack Now Locked Up: Authorities
All Three Suspects In Deadly NY Double Stabbing Attack Now Locked Up: Authorities Three men convicted in a deadly double stabbing in the Capital Region in 2024 have now all been sentenced to lengthy prison terms, authorities said Tuesday, Aug. 25. Javier Martinez Reyes, 29, got 16 years behind bars and five years of probation after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said. Martinez Reyes was one of three suspects in the case and the final one to be sentenced, according to prosecutors. Marco Reyes Lopez, 26, admitted to stabbing both victims, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, and was sentenced last month to 18 y…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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4 Adults, 4 Children Killed In Mass Shooting, Fire At Montana Home: Update 4 Adults, 4 Children Killed In Mass Shooting, Fire At Montana Home: Update
4 Adults, 4 Children Killed In Mass Shooting, Fire At Montana Home: Update A family disturbance turned into a horrific scene after gunfire erupted and a home was quickly consumed by flames, leaving eight dead. Four adults and four children were killed Sunday, Aug. 23, at a home on White Star Circle in Billings, Montana, according to authorities. Billings Police confirmed the eight fatalities late Tuesday afternoon after earlier not reporting an exact number during the immediate hours after the incident. Police received a 911 call at about 6 p.m., and gunshots could be heard in the background, authorities said. Officers arriving minutes later heard more gunfire fr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Lacrosse Player, 19, Was Among 2 Killed In Head-On Hudson Valley Crash Lacrosse Player, 19, Was Among 2 Killed In Head-On Hudson Valley Crash
Lacrosse Player, 19, Was Among 2 Killed In Head-On Hudson Valley Crash A 19-year-old Long Island lacrosse player is being remembered for his outgoing personality, positive spirit, and love of cars after his death in a head-on crash in Ulster County.  Smithtown resident Peter B. Bonenfant, 19, died in a two-vehicle crash on Route 28 in the Town of Olive in Ulster County on Sunday morning, Aug. 23, as Daily Voice previously reported. The crash happened around 6:47 a.m., when a 2024 Chevrolet driven west by Bonenfant crossed into the eastbound lane for an unknown reason and struck a 2021 Mercedes-Benz head-on, according to New York State Police.  Bonen…

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by Ben Crnic
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NY Firefighters Condemn Past Chief After Wife's Death In Murder-Suicide At Upstate Home NY Firefighters Condemn Past Chief After Wife's Death In Murder-Suicide At Upstate Home
NY Firefighters Condemn Past Chief After Wife's Death In Murder-Suicide At Upstate Home Two Hudson Valley fire departments are condemning a past member and longtime former firefighter who authorities said shot and killed his wife before taking his own life in Ulster County.  Both the City of Poughkeepsie and Plattekill fire departments have addressed a Plattekill murder-suicide that left both former firefighter James "Jimmy" Brugger and his wife, Melinda "Mindy" Brugger, dead.  As Daily Voice previously reported, the Ulster County Sheriff's Office determined that James Brugger, 66, shot Mindy, 54, multiple times inside their Milton Turnpike home in Platteki…

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by Ben Crnic
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First US Measles Deaths Of 2026 Reported First US Measles Deaths Of 2026 Reported
First US Measles Deaths Of 2026 Reported The first measles deaths reported in the US this year have been confirmed, officials announced Tuesday, Aug. 25. Both people who died were unvaccinated Lancaster County residents, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. They are the state's first measles-associated deaths since 1991. Officials declined to release their ages, sexes, or other identifying details, citing confidentiality. "We hope and we pray that those deaths will be the last," Gov. Josh Shapiro said during a Tuesday afternoon press conference at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. The Commonwealth is battli…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Mountain Dew's Newest Flavor Comes With Spicy Twist: How To Try It Mountain Dew's Newest Flavor Comes With Spicy Twist: How To Try It
Mountain Dew's Newest Flavor Comes With Spicy Twist: How To Try It A popular candy brand and Mountain Dew are teaming up for a new tropical soda with a spicy twist. Mountain Dew x Trolli Mango Pineapple Punch launched nationwide on Monday, Aug. 24, PepsiCo announced in a news release. The limited-edition soda blends mango, pineapple, and a hint of strawberry. The drink is meant to be paired with Trolli Spicy Crawlers, creating a sweet-and-spicy combination. "Trolli is all about pushing the boundaries of what a sour gummi candy can be, so what better way to show consumers more ways to enjoy Trolli Spicy Crawlers than by pairing it with the bold, new fruit-…

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by Chris Spiker
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FDA Issues Highest Risk Level After Major Recall Of Dips, Salsas FDA Issues Highest Risk Level After Major Recall Of Dips, Salsas
FDA Issues Highest Risk Level After Major Recall Of Dips, Salsas A popular supermarket chain is warning shoppers to check their refrigerators after a recall involving prepared foods was elevated to the highest possible risk level. The Food and Drug Administration upgraded a Whole Foods Market recall of prepared dips and salsas to a Class I classification, meaning there is a reasonable probability that consuming the affected products could cause serious health consequences or death. The recall involves nearly 13,000 units of dips and salsas that may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the FDA warning. The products were sold at Whole Foods Market…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Jersey Shore' 2.0? Viral TikTok Shows New Reality Show Filming In Seaside Heights 'Jersey Shore' 2.0? Viral TikTok Shows New Reality Show Filming In Seaside Heights
'Jersey Shore' 2.0? Viral TikTok Shows New Reality Show Filming In Seaside Heights A new Netflix reality show from a producer behind MTV's "Jersey Shore" appears to be filming in the place that made the original series famous. A TikTok shared by user @mtlchlo shows a film crew in Seaside Heights, with the video claiming a "new younger cast" was filming a new Jersey Shore show. The clip had racked up 1.2 million views. According to Deadline, Netflix is working with "Jersey Shore" producer SallyAnn Salsano on a new reality show called "The Leftovers," which is being filmed across New Jersey. Deadline says the series centers on a group of friends coming together for the fir…

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by Cecilia Levine
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37 License Suspensions: NY Taxi Driver Busted After Blowing Stop Sign, Police Say 37 License Suspensions: NY Taxi Driver Busted After Blowing Stop Sign, Police Say
37 License Suspensions: NY Taxi Driver Busted After Blowing Stop Sign, Police Say A Long Island taxi driver who blew a stop sign was found behind the wheel despite having 37 license suspensions, police said. Dwight Douglas, 51, of Brentwood, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 24, after Suffolk County Police officers stopped him on Suffolk Avenue in Brentwood, according to a release issued that day. Third Precinct Officers Peter Leonello and Anthony Reyes-Torres were conducting directed traffic enforcement in an area identified for a high number of crashes when they spotted a 2016 Toyota Camry fail to stop at a stop sign around 10:19 a.m., police said. The Camry was operating …

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by Jillian Pikora