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Man Uses Fake ID To Withdraw Money From Bank In Westchester, Police Say Man Uses Fake ID To Withdraw Money From Bank In Westchester, Police Say
Man Uses Fake ID To Withdraw Money From Bank In Westchester, Police Say A Brooklyn man was arrested after police said he tried to use a fake ID to withdraw money from a bank account in Westchester County.  Brooklyn resident Glenn E. Graham, 56, was arrested in Rye on Sunday, Aug. 30, the City of Rye Police Department said on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Police said Graham tried to use a fraudulent form of identification while trying to withdraw money from a bank account. Authorities did not identify the bank, disclose how much money Graham allegedly tried to withdraw, or say whether any money was successfully taken.  Graham was charged with third-degree cr…

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by Ben Crnic
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Woman Steals Car With 1-Year-Old Girl Inside In Westchester: Officials Woman Steals Car With 1-Year-Old Girl Inside In Westchester: Officials
Woman Steals Car With 1-Year-Old Girl Inside In Westchester: Officials A woman is facing a kidnapping charge after officials said she took a vehicle with a 1-year-old girl still inside in Westchester County.  Mount Vernon resident Tiauna Crump, 52, was arrested following the incident on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to the City of Mount Vernon.  At around 10:45 a.m., Crump took a vehicle without permission in the area of Birch Street and Westchester Avenue while the child was inside, city officials said. Authorities later found the vehicle near Mount Vernon Police Headquarters, where Crump was taken into custody.  The 1-year-old girl was fou…

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Weight-Loss Supplement Recalled Across US Over Serious Health Concern Weight-Loss Supplement Recalled Across US Over Serious Health Concern
Weight-Loss Supplement Recalled Across US Over Serious Health Concern A weight-loss product sold to consumers across the country is being recalled after testing uncovered ingredients that can cause serious and potentially deadly health problems. Ana Salazar Modela Tu Cuerpo Inc. is recalling Lipofit Extreme Fat Burner 2.0 after FDA laboratory analysis found undeclared fluoxetine in its daytime tablets and undeclared 2,4-dinitrophenol, or DNP, in its nighttime tablets, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration. The recalled product was distributed nationwide directly to consumers through online sales. Fluoxetine is an a…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
'Wheel Of Fortune' Announcer Suspended As Studio Launches Probe 'Wheel Of Fortune' Announcer Suspended As Studio Launches Probe
'Wheel Of Fortune' Announcer Suspended As Studio Launches Probe A familiar voice behind one of television's most enduring game shows has been sidelined while its studio investigates allegations against him. Click here for a new, updated story: 'Wheel Of Fortune' Announcer Fired Following Internal Probe Of Incident On Flight Jim Thornton, 61, who has served as the announcer for "Wheel of Fortune" since 2011, has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television Studios, according to multiple reports. The studio is recasting his role while its investigation continues. Sony confirmed the suspension to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday, Sept. 1, but did no…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Power, Headlight Failures Prompt Massive Recall Of 148K+ Ford Cars Power, Headlight Failures Prompt Massive Recall Of 148K+ Ford Cars
Power, Headlight Failures Prompt Massive Recall Of 148K+ Ford Cars Nearly 150,000 Ford cars are being recalled because a wiring problem can cause drivers to lose power or several other important functions. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 148,663 Mustang sports cars, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The recall affects Mustangs from the model years 2024 through 2026. The car's engine compartment wiring harness ground connections can fracture. Depending on which connection breaks, drivers may lose motive power, one or both headlights, windshield washer fluid pump funct…

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by Chris Spiker
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Netflix’s September Lineup Brings New Seasons, Dark Drama, Reality Chaos Netflix’s September Lineup Brings New Seasons, Dark Drama, Reality Chaos
Netflix’s September Lineup Brings New Seasons, Dark Drama, Reality Chaos A crowded month of returning favorites, new obsessions, and familiar movies is headed to streaming queues. Netflix unveiled its September lineup on Monday, Aug. 31, featuring crime dramas, reality shows, comedies, romances, documentaries, and library favorites. “The Gentlemen” returns for its second season on Thursday, Sept. 3. Guy Ritchie’s crime series follows Eddie and Susie as they look to expand their growing empire and explore new ventures. Influencer Alix Earle moves into the spotlight with “Earle Meets World” on Friday, Sept. 4. The reality series promises an unfiltered look at her…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Your Home, Car Can Smell Like Dunkin' With New Febreze Products: How To Get Them Your Home, Car Can Smell Like Dunkin' With New Febreze Products: How To Get Them
Your Home, Car Can Smell Like Dunkin' With New Febreze Products: How To Get Them You can soon enjoy the smell of Dunkin' beverages and doughnuts beyond your morning coffee run. Febreze and Dunkin' are teaming up for a limited-edition scent collection, Procter & Gamble said in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The partnership features three fragrances inspired by some of the chain's most recognizable menu items. The collection has launched nationwide and is available exclusively at Walmart. "We wanted to capture the ultimate daily ritual – a morning Dunkin' run – and bring that joy straight into the home," said Tyler Beck, P&G's vice president of North Am…

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by Chris Spiker
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Rearview Camera Glitch Sparks Massive Recall Of 844K+ Cars, SUVs, Trucks Rearview Camera Glitch Sparks Massive Recall Of 844K+ Cars, SUVs, Trucks
Rearview Camera Glitch Sparks Massive Recall Of 844K+ Cars, SUVs, Trucks More than 844,000 vehicles are being recalled because a camera problem can block a driver's view while reversing. Stellantis issued the recall for 844,027 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Aug. 13. The recall affects certain 2026 and 2027 models. The issue involves radio software that can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying when a vehicle is placed in reverse. The failure can reduce rear visibility and increase the risk of a crash, according to the NHTSA. Stellantis started investiga…

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Swatting Incident: Fake Shooting Report Prompts Large Police Response In Westchester Swatting Incident: Fake Shooting Report Prompts Large Police Response In Westchester
Swatting Incident: Fake Shooting Report Prompts Large Police Response In Westchester A report of a person being shot inside a Westchester County home prompted a large police response — however, the emergency was a hoax, authorities said.  Yonkers Police responded to a residential address on Ashburton Avenue shortly after noon on Tuesday, Sept. 1, following a report that someone had been shot inside, the department told Daily Voice.  Officers responded with specialized units prepared to handle a potentially dangerous situation, including the department's Emergency Service Unit, police said. However, an investigation determined that no shooting had occurred and…

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by Ben Crnic
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NY AG Sues Amazon, Says They Overcharged Advertisers By More Than $20 Billion NY AG Sues Amazon, Says They Overcharged Advertisers By More Than $20 Billion
NY AG Sues Amazon, Says They Overcharged Advertisers By More Than $20 Billion Amazon secretly manipulated its online advertising system to overcharge more than 1.2 million businesses by over $20 billion, potentially driving up prices for consumers in the process, according to a new lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James.  New York Attorney General Letitia James joined the Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from 21 other states in filing the lawsuit against the e-commerce giant on Monday, Aug. 31.  The coalition alleges Amazon rigged auctions used to determine how much businesses pay to advertise products on its website, includi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Cause Of US Attorney’s Death In Federal Building Revealed By Medical Examiner Cause Of US Attorney’s Death In Federal Building Revealed By Medical Examiner
Cause Of US Attorney’s Death In Federal Building Revealed By Medical Examiner A medical examiner has determined how a prominent federal prosecutor died after his body was discovered inside a government building. Former Acting US Attorney Andrew Haden, 48, died by suicide, the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed, according to the Los Angeles Times. The cause of death was hanging. Haden was found inside a vacant office at the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in downtown San Diego late Wednesday, Aug. 19, shortly after he was reported missing. Investigators found no evidence of foul play. The medical examiner classified the manner of death as suicid…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fire Breaks Out At Sanitation Business In Westchester, Fills Building With Smoke Fire Breaks Out At Sanitation Business In Westchester, Fills Building With Smoke
Fire Breaks Out At Sanitation Business In Westchester, Fills Building With Smoke An early morning fire broke out inside a Westchester County sanitation business, filling a large commercial building with heavy smoke and bringing several fire departments to the scene.  The blaze was reported at C.R.P. Sanitation on Bay View Road in Cortlandt Manor on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to the Continental Village Fire Department.  Firefighters were dispatched to the business and arrived to find a pile of rubbish burning inside the garage area of the building. Heavy smoke had spread throughout the structure, fire officials said.  Crews soon put out the flames b…

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