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TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports
TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports Transportation Security Administration agents checking boarding passes and identification won't be allowed to sit while working at checkpoints nationwide, according to reports. TSA is removing chairs from travel document checker podiums at airport security entrances, CNN reported on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The change has already started at most commercial airports, according to the American Federation of Government Employees, which represents TSA screeners. The union said it learned about the decision from its members and criticized the move as a "disregard for workers' rights and safe…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Rob Lowe Shared Family Outing Photo Shortly Before 13-Year-Old Niece’s Tragic Death Rob Lowe Shared Family Outing Photo Shortly Before 13-Year-Old Niece’s Tragic Death Rob Lowe Shared Family Outing Photo Shortly Before 13-Year-Old Niece’s Tragic Death
Rob Lowe Shared Family Outing Photo Shortly Before 13-Year-Old Niece’s Tragic Death Rob Lowe shared a glimpse of a family outing shortly before his family announced a heartbreaking tragedy. Click here for a new, updated story: Cause Of Death Revealed For Rob Lowe's 13-Year-Old Niece His niece, Fiona Hepler Lowe, the 13-year-old daughter of his younger brother and fellow actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter, has died, according to multiple reports. Her family confirmed the news in a statement shared with People on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Rob, 62, had posted a photo from a family sushi outing the previous day, Mirror US reported. The picture showed him holding a large…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
NJ Rep. LaMonica McIver Welcomes Baby Girl While Facing Federal Charges NJ Rep. LaMonica McIver Welcomes Baby Girl While Facing Federal Charges NJ Rep. LaMonica McIver Welcomes Baby Girl While Facing Federal Charges
NJ Rep. LaMonica McIver Welcomes Baby Girl While Facing Federal Charges New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver has welcomed a baby girl as she continues fighting federal charges that could carry up to 17 years in prison if convicted. “She’s here! We just welcomed our beautiful baby girl and words can’t describe how blessed my family feels. Being a mom is one of the greatest joys of my life, and I’m beyond grateful,” the Newark Democrat said Thursday, Oct. 1. “Thank you, everyone, for your love and support. It means the world 💕💕” McIver had previously said she made the decision to get pregnant despite the federal case against her. “People might find it crazy that eve…

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by Cecilia Levine
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College Hockey Player On Life Support As Teammates Flag Workout Safety Concerns College Hockey Player On Life Support As Teammates Flag Workout Safety Concerns College Hockey Player On Life Support As Teammates Flag Workout Safety Concerns
College Hockey Player On Life Support As Teammates Flag Workout Safety Concerns A college hockey player is on life support after collapsing during a team workout, and teammates are challenging the school’s account of what happened, according to multiple reports. Matthew Mayich, 21, collapsed Thursday, Aug. 20, at Arizona State University’s Sun Angel Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.  His family’s attorney, Rob Carey, said he suffered exertional heatstroke and is unlikely to recover, KJZZ in Tempe reported. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound sophomore defenseman from Stoney Creek, Ontario, was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the sixth round of the 2023 NHL draft. Seven teammate…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Pope Goes To Bat: White Sox Receive Chicago's Own Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win Pope Goes To Bat: White Sox Receive Chicago's Own Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win Pope Goes To Bat: White Sox Receive Chicago's Own Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win
Pope Goes To Bat: White Sox Receive Chicago's Own Leo’s Letter Right Before Big Playoff Win A Major League Baseball team received rare encouragement from the Vatican before opening the playoffs with a win. Pope Leo XIV’s letter to Chicago White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf arrived Tuesday, Sept. 29, ahead of the team’s postseason opener, according to the club. The White Sox then defeated the Houston Astros, 6-3, in Game 1 of their American League wild-card series. The Chicago-born pontiff is a lifelong White Sox fan. His message, however, focused on something bigger than the scoreboard. The letter acknowledged the team’s tribute at Rate Field on Tuesday, Aug. 11, when a sold-out…

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by Joe Lombardi
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US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When
US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When A familiar federal task that can require paperwork, photos, appointments, and long waits is slated for a digital overhaul. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday, Sept. 29, that the Trump administration plans to launch an online system for first-time US passport applications through newly launched America.gov. Rubio announced a December 2026 target time for the digital passport application. The planned service is expected to let applicants upload photos, submit applications, and follow their progress in real time. "A passport is more than just a travel document," Rubio said.…

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by Joe Lombardi
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International Arrest Raises New Questions In FBI Hack Case International Arrest Raises New Questions In FBI Hack Case International Arrest Raises New Questions In FBI Hack Case
International Arrest Raises New Questions In FBI Hack Case An international investigation into claims involving sensitive federal data has taken a major turn. The FBI and Dutch National Police arrested an alleged leader of the hacking group ShinyHunters on Tuesday, Sept. 29. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the arrest and said investigators were pursuing follow-up leads worldwide. "As we speak, FBI teams are actively working with partners to obtain and execute more leads in the ongoing investigation based on this arrest," Patel stated on Tuesday morning. The arrest comes days after ShinyHunters claimed it breached the FBIJobs.gov portal and obta…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
New Updates Launched For iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, Headsets New Updates Launched For iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, Headsets New Updates Launched For iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, Headsets
New Updates Launched For iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, Headsets Apple has a fresh round of fixes for users whose devices aren’t behaving quite as expected. The company released iOS 27.0.1 and macOS Golden Gate 27.0.1 on Monday, Sept. 28, according to Apple’s software release list. Updates also arrived for compatible iPads, Apple Watches, and Apple Vision Pro headsets. The iPhone patch addresses three problems, including two affecting iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models. One fix targets unexpected restarts when Face ID fails to authenticate.  Another corrects an unwanted color artifact that can appear in photos taken at 2x zoom under certai…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Rod Stewart Says Upcoming Tour Will Be His Last: Dates, Sites For 'Final Farewell' Rod Stewart Says Upcoming Tour Will Be His Last: Dates, Sites For 'Final Farewell' Rod Stewart Says Upcoming Tour Will Be His Last: Dates, Sites For 'Final Farewell'
Rod Stewart Says Upcoming Tour Will Be His Last: Dates, Sites For 'Final Farewell' A rock icon has signaled a major change ahead, shifting his focus to plans for 2027. Sir Rod Stewart announced Monday, Sept. 28, that his upcoming “The Final Encore Tour” will be his last tour. The 81-year-old singer shared the news in a video posted on social media. “Ladies and gentlemen, after much deliberation and sadness, I have to announce that next year will be my last tour forever, ever,” Stewart said in the video. “I'm not retiring, but this will be my last tour.” That wording leaves open the possibility of future one-off appearances or non-rock projects. The 29-date itinerary inc…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Mom Left 4 Young Kids Home Alone To Take Bahamas Cruise: Reports Mom Left 4 Young Kids Home Alone To Take Bahamas Cruise: Reports Mom Left 4 Young Kids Home Alone To Take Bahamas Cruise: Reports
Mom Left 4 Young Kids Home Alone To Take Bahamas Cruise: Reports A mother was accused of leaving her four young children home alone while she went on a three-day cruise to the Bahamas, according to reports. Nathalie Belizaire, 29, was arrested after returning to PortMiami on Monday, Sept. 28, WPLG Local 10 reported. She faces four counts of child neglect without great bodily harm. Belizaire left her four children, including a 2-month-old baby and a 2-year-old child, alone at her North Miami Beach apartment while traveling aboard the Carnival Conquest, police said. The cruise left Miami on Friday, Sept. 25, and sailed to Celebration Key on Grand Baha…

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by Chris Spiker
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Penny's Formal End Nears As Congress Passes Bill Updating Cash Transactions Penny's Formal End Nears As Congress Passes Bill Updating Cash Transactions Penny's Formal End Nears As Congress Passes Bill Updating Cash Transactions
Penny's Formal End Nears As Congress Passes Bill Updating Cash Transactions The penny's nearly 240-year run is close to formally ending. The Senate passed the Common Cents Act on Monday, Sept. 28, after it was already approved by the House. The legislation would officially end production of one-cent coins for general circulation and allow businesses to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel when exact change isn't available. Amounts ending in 1, 2, 6, or 7 cents could be rounded down to the nearest nickel, while amounts ending in 3, 4, 8, or 9 cents could be rounded up. Transactions totaling 1 or 2 cents could also be rounded up to 5 cents. T…

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by Chris Spiker
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Nationwide Cheese Recall: Several Hospitalized Amid E. Coli Outbreak Nationwide Cheese Recall: Several Hospitalized Amid E. Coli Outbreak Nationwide Cheese Recall: Several Hospitalized Amid E. Coli Outbreak
Nationwide Cheese Recall: Several Hospitalized Amid E. Coli Outbreak A food-safety investigation has prompted a nationwide warning, with consumers urged to check refrigerators and freezers for a long-shelf-life grocery product. The FDA said Tuesday, Sept. 29, that 13 people in nine states have been sickened in an ongoing E. coli O26:H11 outbreak linked to recalled Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheese.  Eight people have been hospitalized, and three have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious form of kidney failure. No deaths have been reported. The FDA outbreak notice identifies four recalled varieties: medium cheddar, sharp chedda…

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by Joe Lombardi