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Payments Going Out In $5B State Farm Dividend: See If You're Eligible Payments Going Out In $5B State Farm Dividend: See If You're Eligible
Payments Going Out In $5B State Farm Dividend: See If You're Eligible Millions of State Farm auto customers are starting to receive money back through the largest dividend payment in the insurance company's history. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company has begun issuing a one-time $5 billion cash-back dividend to qualifying auto customers. The nationwide distribution includes more than 49 million State Farm-covered vehicles, and many payments have already been sent to customers. Each customer's payment is based on a percentage of the premium paid for each qualifying policy in 2025. The percentage varies by state, ranging from 4% to 10%. C…

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by Chris Spiker
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These Airlines, Airports Offer Best Deals For Travelers: New Rankings These Airlines, Airports Offer Best Deals For Travelers: New Rankings
These Airlines, Airports Offer Best Deals For Travelers: New Rankings With airfares climbing throughout 2026, a new ranking reveals which airports and airlines are offering travelers the best flight deals. Travel app Going released its 2026 list of Top Airports and Airlines for Flight Deals on Monday, Aug. 17. The company analyzed more than 45,000 routes and deals sent to members from July 2025 through June 2026. Going said its airport rankings were based on average price, deal savings, and how often deals appeared. "A single cheap fare doesn't tell the whole story," Going flight expert Willis Orlando said. "With most travel headlines featuring affordab…

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by Chris Spiker
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Nationwide Fruit Bar Recall Issued Over Possible Glass Contamination Nationwide Fruit Bar Recall Issued Over Possible Glass Contamination
Nationwide Fruit Bar Recall Issued Over Possible Glass Contamination A freezer staple sold across the country is being pulled from shelves after an unwelcome discovery. Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream announced on Tuesday, Aug. 18, that it is voluntarily recalling limited lots of Outshine Fruit Bars because they may contain glass. The affected products were distributed to retailers nationwide, according to the company announcement posted on the US Food and Drug Administration website. The recall covers 6-count packages of 2.5-ounce Outshine Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine, and Black Cherry Fruit Bars. It also includes a 24-count Outshine Variety Pack of 2…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Sailor Accused Of Murdering Colleague On USS John F. Kennedy Sailor Accused Of Murdering Colleague On USS John F. Kennedy
Sailor Accused Of Murdering Colleague On USS John F. Kennedy A sailor assigned to one of the Navy's newest aircraft carriers is facing a slate of serious charges tied to a colleague's death. Multiple reports say Aviation Boatswain's Mate Jayjrion L. Rodriguez is charged with murder and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jesse Braswell aboard the future USS John F. Kennedy.  Rodriguez is accused of pointing a loaded service pistol at Braswell's head and shooting him Saturday, June 6, while both men were serving with the ship's in-port security force, according to Military Times. Braswell, a Colorado native, died fro…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Feds Detail NY Woman's Alleged Plan To Bomb State Capitol, Kill Senators For ISIS Feds Detail NY Woman's Alleged Plan To Bomb State Capitol, Kill Senators For ISIS
Feds Detail NY Woman's Alleged Plan To Bomb State Capitol, Kill Senators For ISIS Federal officials are detailing a New York woman's alleged plan to bomb the State Capitol, kill senators, and flee to ISIS-controlled territory in Syria. Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, made her initial appearance in federal court on a charge of attempting to provide material support to ISIS, the US Department of Justice said (see criminal complaint attached at the bottom of this news story). Bowie was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 19, as she took possession of what she believed was an explosive device intended for an attack on the New York State Capitol and state senators, authorities said. …

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
Trans Athlete Piece Spiked By News Outlet — So Veteran Reporter Quits Trans Athlete Piece Spiked By News Outlet — So Veteran Reporter Quits
Trans Athlete Piece Spiked By News Outlet — So Veteran Reporter Quits A Seattle Times sports columnist resigned after 11 years, saying the newspaper's decision not to publish his column on transgender athletes was the final straw. Matt Calkins announced his resignation Thursday, Aug. 20, on X. "After 11 years as a sports columnist at the Seattle Times, I have decided to resign," he wrote. "It was entirely my choice, and it was not an easy one." Calkins said the column followed a rally supporting WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, who had spoken out against transgender girls and women competing in female sports. He also interviewed two student-athletes who descri…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Motorcycling PA Couple Killed When Driver 'Freaked Out' Over Bug Remembered: Report Motorcycling PA Couple Killed When Driver 'Freaked Out' Over Bug Remembered: Report
Motorcycling PA Couple Killed When Driver 'Freaked Out' Over Bug Remembered: Report A motorcycling couple who shared 14 years together are being remembered after they were killed in a head-on Pennsylvania crash allegedly caused when a New Jersey driver became distracted by a bug that flew into her vehicle. Miranda Sue Wormuth, 30, and her "lifelong partner," Anthony Myles Sones, 34, died in the Wednesday, Aug. 12 crash on Carson Hill Road in Brady Township, Clearfield County, according to their obituaries and as previously reported by Daily Voice. Bernadette Cobb, 55, of Brick, NJ, was driving a 2021 Nissan Rogue east when she crossed into the westbound lane and struck the…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Possible Tornado Damage Closes Road: PennDOT Possible Tornado Damage Closes Road: PennDOT
Possible Tornado Damage Closes Road: PennDOT Possible tornado damage has prompted a road closure in York County, PennDOT announced on Thursday, Aug. 20. The damage was reported along East Prospect Road near Cabin Creek Road in Lower Windsor Township, according to PennDOT Safety Press Officer Fritzi Schreffler. York County 911 requested crews respond to the area with road closure signs and assistance, Schreffler said. No additional information about the possible tornado damage was immediately available. Do you have photos or video of the possible tornado or its damage? Share it with Daily Voice by emailing [email protected]. A …

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by Jillian Pikora
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$7M Tax Scheme Tied To Staffing Firm Supplying PA Factory Workers: DOJ $7M Tax Scheme Tied To Staffing Firm Supplying PA Factory Workers: DOJ
$7M Tax Scheme Tied To Staffing Firm Supplying PA Factory Workers: DOJ A staffing company owner accused of supplying temporary workers to Pennsylvania businesses while hiding millions of dollars from the federal government is facing an expanded slate of charges, federal prosecutors announced on Thursday, Aug. 20. Jimmy Fabian, president, owner, and operator of Celebes Staffing Services Inc., was charged in a superseding indictment with conspiring to defraud the United States through a scheme that allegedly underpaid more than $7 million in employment taxes, according to the US Department of Justice. Celebes, a Philadelphia-based labor-leasing company, provided…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Fake Caregivers, Kickbacks In $1.76M Medicaid Scheme Lands PA Mom, Daughter In Prison Fake Caregivers, Kickbacks In $1.76M Medicaid Scheme Lands PA Mom, Daughter In Prison
Fake Caregivers, Kickbacks In $1.76M Medicaid Scheme Lands PA Mom, Daughter In Prison A home care agency owner whose daughter was already jailed in a massive Medicaid fraud case is now headed to state prison herself, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Thursday, Aug. 20. Stephanie Mobley, 54, of King of Prussia, owned ComfortZone Home Health Care, LLC, where prosecutors say she approved kickback arrangements, assigned phony caregivers to clients, and recruited clients to participate in the scheme. A Montgomery County judge sentenced Mobley to 17 months to 10 years in state prison and ordered her to pay $1.76 million in restitution on Wednesday, Aug. 19, ac…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Pringles-Flavored Vodka Hits Shelves With Unexpected Flavor Pringles-Flavored Vodka Hits Shelves With Unexpected Flavor
Pringles-Flavored Vodka Hits Shelves With Unexpected Flavor Pringles is adding the flavor of its potato crisps in a new place: the liquor cabinet. Sugarlands Distilling Company has released Pringles Dill Pickle Potato Vodka. The 60-proof (30% alcohol by volume) spirit is inspired by the snack brand's Dill Pickle Potato Crisps. The vodka blends sharp vinegar and crisp dill with a salty potato flavor meant to taste like the popular snack. Internet Wines lists a 750-milliliter bottle for $21.99, though prices vary by retailer. Sugarlands describes the drink as "tart, savory, and unapologetically bold." "Pop the top, pour a shot and let the …

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by Chris Spiker
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Contractor Takes Nearly $180K, Leaves Buck County Home Projects Unfinished: Police Contractor Takes Nearly $180K, Leaves Buck County Home Projects Unfinished: Police
Contractor Takes Nearly $180K, Leaves Buck County Home Projects Unfinished: Police A contractor is accused of taking nearly $180,000 from homeowners for renovation projects that were never started or left unfinished, police announced on Thursday, Aug. 20. Shawn Hagan, 46, of Philadelphia, owner of Hagan Home Concepts, was charged following a multi-jurisdictional investigation by Bensalem and Middletown township police, according to the release. The investigation involved three homeowners who reported paying Hagan a combined $178,291 for projects estimated to cost more than $300,000, police said. A Bensalem resident hired Hagan to build a home addition for an estimated $7…

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by Jillian Pikora