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Western Mass Coach Killed In Shooting Remembered As Loving Dad: His 'Children Were His World' Western Mass Coach Killed In Shooting Remembered As Loving Dad: His 'Children Were His World' Western Mass Coach Killed In Shooting Remembered As Loving Dad: His 'Children Were His World'
Western Mass Coach Killed In Shooting Remembered As Loving Dad: His 'Children Were His World' Ricky Arroyo spent years helping local children feel they mattered. Now, supporters are raising money for his children and their mother after the Chicopee basketball coach’s killing. Arroyo, 35, died after an Oct. 11 shooting on Nick Cosmos Way in Holyoke, authorities said. His partner now faces the cost of keeping their home and raising their children while grieving. Loved ones created a GoFundMe to help his family. The campaign collected $4,625 as of Monday, Oct. 19. The money will help cover household bills, daily expenses, and the children’s future needs, the fundraiser says. “Ricky’…

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans To Add New England Locations Amid Major Northeast Expansion Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans To Add New England Locations Amid Major Northeast Expansion Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans To Add New England Locations Amid Major Northeast Expansion
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans To Add New England Locations Amid Major Northeast Expansion Tropical Smoothie Cafe is expanding across the Northeast with plans to open 40 new restaurants in New York and Connecticut. The fast-casual restaurant chain announced a new development agreement with franchisee Aurify Kingstar in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The deal will bring new locations to the Albany area, Westchester County, The Bronx, and western Connecticut. The first new cafe is expected to open in early 2027, but specific locations and opening dates haven't been announced. "New York and Connecticut represent tremendous growth opportunities for Tropical Smoothie Cafe and ref…

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Northeast Grocery Giant Unveils Thanksgiving Feast For Under $5 Per Person: What's Included Northeast Grocery Giant Unveils Thanksgiving Feast For Under $5 Per Person: What's Included Northeast Grocery Giant Unveils Thanksgiving Feast For Under $5 Per Person: What's Included
Northeast Grocery Giant Unveils Thanksgiving Feast For Under $5 Per Person: What's Included Wegmans is promising a Thanksgiving dinner deal for less than $5 per person as rising grocery prices continue putting pressure on American families. The supermarket chain is promoting a full Thanksgiving meal that can feed eight people for under $40, Wegmans announced in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The meal includes turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and other Thanksgiving staples. The promotion matches the cost of its Thanksgiving meal in 2025, according to Wegmans. The deal will be available from Sunday, Nov. 8, through Saturday, Nov. 28, although discounted turkey prices will o…

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TV News Shakeup: Christiane Amanpour Leaving CNN, Major Changes Ahead TV News Shakeup: Christiane Amanpour Leaving CNN, Major Changes Ahead TV News Shakeup: Christiane Amanpour Leaving CNN, Major Changes Ahead
TV News Shakeup: Christiane Amanpour Leaving CNN, Major Changes Ahead Christiane Amanpour is preparing to sign off from CNN, closing a defining chapter in a career spent bringing the world’s biggest stories home to viewers. The network’s chief international anchor, 68, announced Monday, Oct. 19, that she will leave in June 2027, CNN reported. Her departure will unfold in stages. Her CNN International interview program, “Amanpour,” will shift to once a week in January 2027, then end in May 2027. She will continue reporting and traveling for CNN through June 2027. Her PBS program, “Amanpour & Company,” will end in December. Amanpour plans to continue “The…

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Amelia Earhart Mystery Deepens As Researchers Reveal New Findings Amelia Earhart Mystery Deepens As Researchers Reveal New Findings Amelia Earhart Mystery Deepens As Researchers Reveal New Findings
Amelia Earhart Mystery Deepens As Researchers Reveal New Findings Researchers have ruled out a promising lead in the nearly 90-year-old mystery of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart's disappearance. An expedition team found that the so-called "Taraia Object" was likely a collection of large trees in a lagoon, Purdue University announced on Monday, Oct. 19. The discovery came after researchers spent several days investigating the underwater object believed to be the remains of Earhart's long-lost airplane on the remote Pacific island of Nikumaroro. Satellite images first revealed the mysterious object in 2020, raising hopes that it could b…

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MA ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones MA ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones MA ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones
MA ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones One of the Northeast's wealthiest regions is climbing the ranks of the nation's most expensive places to buy a home, according to a new study. PropertyShark released its 2026 list of the nation's 100 most expensive ZIP codes by median home sale prices. The real estate data website's report showed the New York City metropolitan area claiming a record 25% of the rankings. The NYC region had 31 ZIP codes on the list, tying California's Bay Area for the most ZIP codes in the rankings. New York state had 20 ZIP codes in the rankings, up from 15 in 2025. The Hamptons dominated New York…

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Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper
Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper The leaves are changing. Kids are back in school. The calendar is filling up with festive parties, holiday gatherings and game-day get-togethers. And this fall, there’s another reason to celebrate: exciting new ways to save on groceries and everyday essentials. Market 32 and Price Chopper are bringing big value to the season, lowering prices on more than 1,000 items across the store. Whether it’s on the grocery list for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks, that means even more opportunities for customers to shop without stretching their budgets. More savings? Yes, please! Because let’s face …

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Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights
Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights A futuristic aircraft concept imagines a faster, more luxurious trip across the Atlantic, but travelers are a long way from booking a seat. The Sky OV, created by Barcelona-based industrial designer Oscar Viñals, envisions carrying about 200 passengers between New York and London in less than five hours. It remains a design concept. Its proposed speed, propulsion systems, and passenger experience have not been demonstrated in a manufactured commercial aircraft. Viñals presents the project through his OVI Design portfolio, with renderings showing a broad, swept aircraft body and a silhouett…

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Black Toddler Ignored At Wealthy CT Town Puppet Show, Dad Says: Worker Placed On Leave Black Toddler Ignored At Wealthy CT Town Puppet Show, Dad Says: Worker Placed On Leave Black Toddler Ignored At Wealthy CT Town Puppet Show, Dad Says: Worker Placed On Leave
Black Toddler Ignored At Wealthy CT Town Puppet Show, Dad Says: Worker Placed On Leave A Connecticut library employee has reportedly been placed on leave after a father's viral TikTok video accused the worker of ignoring his Black toddler while giving attention to white children. The Darien Library employee's leave was confirmed by the Stamford Advocate following the video shared by Micah Whitaker on Tuesday, Oct. 6, the outlet says, citing Library Director Kiera Parrott. Whitaker's more than two-minute video shows an interaction involving Whitaker's 17-month-old son and a library employee at an event held at Darien Commons, according to ABC7. It had drawn more…

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VIDEO: ICE Chase Ends In Crash Near NJ Train Station, Town Calls For Independent Review VIDEO: ICE Chase Ends In Crash Near NJ Train Station, Town Calls For Independent Review VIDEO: ICE Chase Ends In Crash Near NJ Train Station, Town Calls For Independent Review
Video: ICE Chase Ends In Crash Near NJ Train Station, Town Calls For Independent Review An attempted traffic stop by federal immigration agents turned into a police chase and crash in New Jersey, leaving two people injured and prompting borough officials to call for an independent investigation. Videos shared to social media captured U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents attempting to stop a vehicle near the Red Bank Train Station on Friday morning, Oct. 16. The driver refused to stop, leading agents on a pursuit that continued several blocks to Catherine Street, where the fleeing vehicle collided with one driven by an ICE agent, the Borough of Red Bank sa…

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NJ Attorney Among 2 DUI Drivers Charged In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Nurse: Report NJ Attorney Among 2 DUI Drivers Charged In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Nurse: Report NJ Attorney Among 2 DUI Drivers Charged In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Nurse: Report
NJ Attorney Among 2 DUI Drivers Charged In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Nurse: Report Two New Jersey women, including a 36-year-old attorney, have been charged with drunk driving following a three-vehicle crash on Staten Island that killed a 66-year-old woman, authorities said. Shannon Theodore, 36, of Somerset, who was identified as a lawyer by Staten Island Advance, was driving a 2019 Range Rover Velar northbound in the southbound lanes of the West Shore Expressway when she collided head-on with a 2025 Kia Seltos around 5:36 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, the New York Police Department said. The Kia's driver, Duck Park, 66, of Staten Island, was pronounced dead at the sc…

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'Lynching' Halloween Display Draws Outrage In Pennsylvania Town 'Lynching' Halloween Display Draws Outrage In Pennsylvania Town 'Lynching' Halloween Display Draws Outrage In Pennsylvania Town
'Lynching' Halloween Display Draws Outrage In Pennsylvania Town A Pennsylvania homeowner's Halloween display featuring tombstones and bodies wrapped in bags hanging from a tree with nooses around their necks has sparked outrage from the NAACP and local residents. The display at Cleveland Street and Farragut Avenue in Bristol Borough, Bucks County, has drawn criticism over its resemblance to lynching, with the NAACP calling the imagery deeply harmful. Residents raised concerns about the decorations during a borough council meeting earlier in the week, as reported by Lower Bucks Source. One resident called the display offensive. In response, Council Pres…

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Popeyes Brings Back Popular Thanksgiving Favorite: Here's How To Get It Popeyes Brings Back Popular Thanksgiving Favorite: Here's How To Get It Popeyes Brings Back Popular Thanksgiving Favorite: Here's How To Get It
Popeyes Brings Back Popular Thanksgiving Favorite: Here's How To Get It Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is bringing back its popular Cajun-Style Turkey in time for Thanksgiving. The fast-food chain announced the return of the turkey on Monday, Oct. 19. The frozen turkey's starting cost has increased by $5 to $59.99, although prices may vary by location. The fully cooked bird comes marinated and seasoned with Popeyes' signature Cajun spices. Customers only need to thaw, heat, and serve the turkey, reducing the time needed to prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Popeyes is also offering several sides to complete the holiday feast, including Homestyle Mac & Cheese, Ma…

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Cheddar Cheese Recall Issued Over Potentially Serious Health Risk Cheddar Cheese Recall Issued Over Potentially Serious Health Risk Cheddar Cheese Recall Issued Over Potentially Serious Health Risk
Cheddar Cheese Recall Issued Over Potentially Serious Health Risk A food-safety alert is urging shoppers to inspect their refrigerator before serving a popular cheese product. Family Farmstead Dairy, based in the upstate New York town of Worcester, is recalling a specific lot of its Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.  The FDA posted the company's announcement on its website. The recalled product was sent to grocers in NY, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and Massachusetts. The company said it may have reached other states through downstream distributors. Consumers sho…

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Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study
Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Halloween candy prices have skyrocketed over the last several years as stubborn inflation continues driving up costs for American families, according to a study. The average price of a 100-piece bag of Halloween candy has climbed 71% since 2021, according to a new FinanceBuzz study. That's more than triple the national inflation rate of 22% during the same period. The personal finance website found that a 100-piece bag of assorted Halloween candy costs an average of $16.96 in 2026, compared with $9.91 in 2021. FinanceBuzz analyzed prices at Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Albert…

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Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall
Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall More than 30,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled because a software problem could cause them to suddenly lose power while driving on highways. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 30,978 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid SUVs from the 2026 model year, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The RAV4s were built between Tuesday, July 22, 2025, and Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. The problem involves software that controls the SUVs' electric motors. The system may not start properly, causing the vehicles to have trouble maintai…

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Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check
Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check A nationwide meat and poultry recall has prompted federal food safety officials to warn consumers to check their refrigerators before their next meal. Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat products because they may have been stored at improper temperatures, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The recalled products were shipped to retail and foodservice locations nationwide and in Hong Kong. They were produced approximately between Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, Oct. 7. Consumers who have the…

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Popeyes Brings Back Popular Thanksgiving Favorite: Here's How To Get It Popeyes Brings Back Popular Thanksgiving Favorite: Here's How To Get It Popeyes Brings Back Popular Thanksgiving Favorite: Here's How To Get It
Popeyes Brings Back Popular Thanksgiving Favorite: Here's How To Get It Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is bringing back its popular Cajun-Style Turkey in time for Thanksgiving. The fast-food chain announced the return of the turkey on Monday, Oct. 19. The frozen turkey's starting cost has increased by $5 to $59.99, although prices may vary by location. The fully cooked bird comes marinated and seasoned with Popeyes' signature Cajun spices. Customers only need to thaw, heat, and serve the turkey, reducing the time needed to prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Popeyes is also offering several sides to complete the holiday feast, including Homestyle Mac & Cheese, Ma…

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Cheddar Cheese Recall Issued Over Potentially Serious Health Risk Cheddar Cheese Recall Issued Over Potentially Serious Health Risk Cheddar Cheese Recall Issued Over Potentially Serious Health Risk
Cheddar Cheese Recall Issued Over Potentially Serious Health Risk A food-safety alert is urging shoppers to inspect their refrigerator before serving a popular cheese product. Family Farmstead Dairy, based in the upstate New York town of Worcester, is recalling a specific lot of its Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.  The FDA posted the company's announcement on its website. The recalled product was sent to grocers in NY, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and Massachusetts. The company said it may have reached other states through downstream distributors. Consumers sho…

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Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study
Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Halloween candy prices have skyrocketed over the last several years as stubborn inflation continues driving up costs for American families, according to a study. The average price of a 100-piece bag of Halloween candy has climbed 71% since 2021, according to a new FinanceBuzz study. That's more than triple the national inflation rate of 22% during the same period. The personal finance website found that a 100-piece bag of assorted Halloween candy costs an average of $16.96 in 2026, compared with $9.91 in 2021. FinanceBuzz analyzed prices at Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Albert…

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Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall
Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall More than 30,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled because a software problem could cause them to suddenly lose power while driving on highways. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 30,978 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid SUVs from the 2026 model year, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The RAV4s were built between Tuesday, July 22, 2025, and Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. The problem involves software that controls the SUVs' electric motors. The system may not start properly, causing the vehicles to have trouble maintai…

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Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check
Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check A nationwide meat and poultry recall has prompted federal food safety officials to warn consumers to check their refrigerators before their next meal. Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat products because they may have been stored at improper temperatures, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The recalled products were shipped to retail and foodservice locations nationwide and in Hong Kong. They were produced approximately between Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, Oct. 7. Consumers who have the…

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11 Missing At Sea, Survivors Suffer Suspected Shark Bites After Boat Capsizes: Coast Guard 11 Missing At Sea, Survivors Suffer Suspected Shark Bites After Boat Capsizes: Coast Guard 11 Missing At Sea, Survivors Suffer Suspected Shark Bites After Boat Capsizes: Coast Guard
11 Missing At Sea, Survivors Suffer Suspected Shark Bites After Boat Capsizes: Coast Guard The Coast Guard has ended its search for 11 people missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Mexico, leaving three survivors with suspected shark bites. An estimated 27 people were aboard the boat when it began taking on water about 140 miles west of Ensenada, Mexico, around 1 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, the Coast Guard said in a news release. Rescue crews saved 16 people, but about 11 others remain missing. Three of the survivors suffered injuries consistent with shark bites after the boat capsized, the Coast Guard told USA Today. The agency hasn't released updates on their medical …

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Details Emerge After Pickup Truck Drives Through Soccer Fields, Killing 2 In Kansas Details Emerge After Pickup Truck Drives Through Soccer Fields, Killing 2 In Kansas Details Emerge After Pickup Truck Drives Through Soccer Fields, Killing 2 In Kansas
Details Emerge After Pickup Truck Drives Through Soccer Fields, Killing 2 In Kansas New details are emerging after a pickup truck drove through youth soccer fields, killing two people and sending 11 others to hospitals, according to multiple reports. Police in Kansas identified those killed at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita on Saturday, Oct. 17, as Cole Adrian, 6, and Nicholas Schafer, 35. Both were from McPherson, Kansas, and were not related, CBS affiliate KCTV in Kansas City reported. Both died at the scene. The driver, a 34-year-old woman from Garden City, Kansas, was released from custody without charges as investigators awaited toxicology results and a mechani…

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Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant
Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating Covid-19 Variant The COVID-19 variant picture is shifting again, with one widely circulating strain drawing attention for an unusual symptom. CDC genomic surveillance identifies SW.2 as the leading US strain. The latest available estimates place it at 21 percent of cases, followed by XFG.1.1 at 16 percent and RW.1.1 at 9 percent, according to a Nebraska Medicine report. XFG, commonly called “Stratus,” has been associated with a hoarse, scratchy, or raspy voice. Patients may also develop a sore throat, dry cough, fever, fatigue, and other familiar COVID-19 symptoms. Wired reported that doctors identified ho…

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America's Richest Households Share This Trait, Survey Finds America's Richest Households Share This Trait, Survey Finds America's Richest Households Share This Trait, Survey Finds
America's Richest Households Share This Trait, Survey Finds The Americans leading the household wealth rankings share a trait that a paycheck alone cannot explain. Families headed by someone 75 or older had the highest median net worth of any age group in 2025, according to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances. Their median net worth reached $504,900, up 37 percent from 2022 after adjusting for inflation. That put the oldest families ahead of those approaching retirement or in its earlier stages. Net worth means assets minus debts. The median is the midpoint: Half of families in a group have more, and half have less. Families headed b…

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Air Force Service Member Dies Following Fast-Rope Fall Before College Football Game Air Force Service Member Dies Following Fast-Rope Fall Before College Football Game Air Force Service Member Dies Following Fast-Rope Fall Before College Football Game
Air Force Service Member Dies Following Fast-Rope Fall Before College Football Game A pregame military demonstration turned tragic at a Texas college football stadium, where an Air Force service member died after a catastrophic fall. The airman fell roughly 170 feet from the Alamodome rafters in San Antonio on Saturday, Oct. 17, during a rappelling demonstration before UTSA’s game against Navy. The service member was one of several taking part in the fast-rope display. Video from the stadium appeared to show the airman lose control while descending, then fall to the turf near midfield. Emergency personnel treated the airman on the field for about 10 minutes before ta…

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