## Postal worker steals over $1.5 million in checks from letters in MO center, feds say

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National Postal worker steals over $1.5 million in checks from letters in MO center, feds say.

A postal worker stole letters containing checks worth $1.5 million, federal officials said.

When $1.5 million in checks went missing from letters at a Missouri mail distribution center, fingerprints tracked back to a 29-year-old postal worker, federal officials said.

From Nov. 15 to April 11, Virdure stole three letters containing checks from the distribution center where he had access to all first-class mail, according to the indictment.

The pieces of mail were set to go to people in Alton, Illinois; Palatine, Illinois; and St. Louis, respectively, according to court documents.

Additionally, Virdure is accused of fraudulently applying for and receiving a Pandemic Protection Loan worth more than $20,000 for a tobacco store.

If convicted on all charges, Virdure faces up to 35 years in prison, prosecutors said. »

### President Jimmy Carter Turns 100

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Jimmy Carter hits the century mark on Oct. 1, a milestone that’s being met with celebrations and homages from around the country.

Bettmann/Getty Images Longest-living presidents Jimmy Carter, age 100 (and counting).

Meanwhile, admirers are marking his 100th birthday with celebrations, concerts and other tributes, including at The Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in his tiny hometown. »

### Patch 1.4.5 Has Been Released

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We have a small patch out today for some changes to the Steam store, you no longer have to sign in with your Microsoft account, but is still required for Crossplay, Shared Worlds, and Playgrounds.

Players can now unlink their Microsoft Account from their Steam Account Navigate by going to Options - Game Tab - At the bottom you will see “Unlink Microsoft Account”. »

### Matt Gaetz Voted Against FEMA Funding Right Before Hurricane Helene Struck

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Representative Matt Gaetz voted against FEMA funding a day before Helene struck.

"I worked with the Florida Congressional Delegation to secure federal funding for Hurricane Helene recovery," Gaetz posted. »

### Jimmy Carter turns 100

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Jimmy Carter has accomplished something no other former U.S. president has — he notched a 100th birthday.

“I’m only trying to make it to vote for Kamala Harris,” Carter said, his grandson Jason Carter told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, dance at the annual Congressional Christmas Ball at the White House in 1978. »

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