Boston University Student, 20, Killed In Crash In Kentucky: State Police Boston University Student, 20, Killed In Crash In Kentucky: State Police Boston University Student, 20, Killed In Crash In Kentucky: State Police
Boston University Student, 20, Killed In Crash In Kentucky: State Police A 20-year-old Holmdel resident and Boston University college student was killed in a car crash in Kentucky Friday, Oct. 23, authorities said. At 9 a.m., troopers responded to Edmonson County after an Honda CRV operated by a 20-year-old Little Silver resident was traveling east on Pig Road and attempted to cross Brownsville Road when it collided with a Ford LT900 dump truck operated by a 24-year-old Kentucky resident, Kentucky State Police said. Colin Sharpe, a passenger in the Honda CRV, was pronounced dead at the scene while his passenger was airlifted to a nearby hospital, police said. Th…

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Car Stolen In Lynn With 6-Year-Old Inside Hits Police Cruisers In Everett, prosecutors say Car Stolen In Lynn With 6-Year-Old Inside Hits Police Cruisers In Everett, prosecutors say Car Stolen In Lynn With 6-Year-Old Inside Hits Police Cruisers In Everett, prosecutors say
Car Stolen In Lynn With 6-Year-Old Inside Hits Police Cruisers In Everett, prosecutors say A car stolen in Massachusetts with a 6-year-old in the back seat struck several police cruisers and another vehicle before officers stopped it, prosecutors said. Marvin Kentrez Pryien, 26, of Lynn, pleaded not guilty in Lynn District Court on Tuesday, Oct. 27, to several charges. Judge Paul Anthony ordered him held without bail pending a Nov. 3 dangerousness hearing, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. Lynn police were called to New Park Street about 4:36 p.m. Monday for a report of a stolen car with a child inside. They alerted nearby departments to look out for the vehicle. …
Mass Driver’s Sentence In I-91 Crash That Killed 3 Falls Short Of DA’s Request Mass Driver’s Sentence In I-91 Crash That Killed 3 Falls Short Of DA’s Request Mass Driver’s Sentence In I-91 Crash That Killed 3 Falls Short Of DA’s Request
Mass Driver’s Sentence In I-91 Crash That Killed 3 Falls Short Of DA’s Request A Massachusetts man who admitted to driving drunk in an Interstate 91 crash that killed three workers will spend 15 to 17 years in state prison, authorities said.  Bilal Griffith, 30, of West Springfield, pleaded guilty Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the fatal March 28, 2025, crash that killed Ryan Almeida, Raul Bohorquez, and Igor Costa, the Hampden District Attorney’s Office said. Prosecutors had requested a sentence of 45 to 51 years, three times longer than what he received.  The three men were working for Premier Fence when Griffith sped into their work zone in a Jeep Cherokee and str…
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203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs More than 200 passengers have been left stranded after a residential cruise halted its global voyage, turning a floating-home dream into an uncertain search for somewhere to stay. The Villa Vie Odyssey is docked in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Its Florida-based operator, Villa Vie Residences, announced the suspension Tuesday, Oct. 27, citing fuel costs it said had become unsustainable. The 642-foot ship carried 203 passengers, predominantly Americans, and 156 crew members, according to NBC News. Those onboard have been instructed to disembark, with no confirmed date for the voyage to resume. F…
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Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report A famous vacation destination can come with a premium price, but a new comparison identifies alternatives that could deliver a similar getaway for considerably less. Duel.com’s October report compared 16 well-known destinations with lower-cost counterparts and estimated daily spending for one adult. Maiori, Italy, led the comparison by percentage savings. Breckenridge, Colorado, offered the largest dollar reduction among the destination pairs. The analysis priced well-reviewed three- or four-star hotels on identical dates within each pair. Food and drink estimates used a fixed basket of me…

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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit Massachusetts, 18 Other States: DA Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit Massachusetts, 18 Other States: DA Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit Massachusetts, 18 Other States: DA
Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit Massachusetts, 18 Other States: DA A theft ring targeting Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other retailers caused nearly $3 million in losses across 19 states — including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Virginia — authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Eight men have been arrested and a ninth is wanted after investigators uncovered a network of more than 30 people handling thefts, transportation, storage, and resale of stolen merchandise, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said. The group committed hundreds of thefts begi…

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7-Eleven Launching Several New Foods In Major Menu Expansion 7-Eleven is adding a Korean-inspired food menu as the convenience store chain tries to attract more customers. The company announced its new "Flavors of Korea" lineup in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The menu includes several new items at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores nationwide. The new offerings include 10 spicy chicken dumplings for $5 and eight boneless wings for $5 coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze. A Korean barbecue pizza is also being introduced with seasoned beef, caramelized onions, carrots, garlic, green onions, cheese, and barbecue sa…

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7-Eleven Launching Several New Foods In Major Menu Expansion 7-Eleven is adding a Korean-inspired food menu as the convenience store chain tries to attract more customers. The company announced its new "Flavors of Korea" lineup in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The menu includes several new items at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores nationwide. The new offerings include 10 spicy chicken dumplings for $5 and eight boneless wings for $5 coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze. A Korean barbecue pizza is also being introduced with seasoned beef, caramelized onions, carrots, garlic, green onions, cheese, and barbecue sa…

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How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research Losing a paycheck could leave many workers facing a financial squeeze before they find a suitable replacement job, new Monster research suggests. Only 39 percent of employed adults surveyed said they could maintain their current standard of living for at least three months after losing their primary source of income. The findings come from the Monster Research Institute’s Q3 Monster Livelihood Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of their financial resilience and career options. The survey also found that fewer than half, 48 percent, felt confident they could find another job meeting…