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Moviegoer Tries To Stab CT Theater Guard Over Cigarette Dispute: Police Moviegoer Tries To Stab CT Theater Guard Over Cigarette Dispute: Police Moviegoer Tries To Stab CT Theater Guard Over Cigarette Dispute: Police
Moviegoer Tries To Stab CT Theater Guard Over Cigarette Dispute: Police A Connecticut theater guard suffered cuts to the head after a moviegoer threatened to stab them and attacked with a pocketknife, police said. Brayden Drobish, 25, of Wallingford, was arrested following a Tuesday, Oct. 6, attack around 10 p.m. Holiday Cinemas at 970 North Colony Road in Wallingford, authorities said.  The confrontation began after Drobish stepped outside for a cigarette and wanted to return to the theater, police said. The cinema did not allow him to re-enter. Security staff told him to leave. Police said he ignored them and tried to get back into the theater while smo…

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CT Man Headed To Prison After Pocketing $3.5M For Fake Amazon Trucking Jobs CT Man Headed To Prison After Pocketing $3.5M For Fake Amazon Trucking Jobs CT Man Headed To Prison After Pocketing $3.5M For Fake Amazon Trucking Jobs
CT Man Headed To Prison After Pocketing $3.5M For Fake Amazon Trucking Jobs A Connecticut man who collected more than $3.5 million from Amazon for trucking jobs he never completed must spend two years in federal prison. Ameer Nasir, 25, of Trumbull, pleaded guilty to wire fraud on March 6, and US District Judge Kari A. Dooley sentenced him on Wednesday, Oct. 7. She ruled that he must also repay $3,547,090.93 he scammed as part of the scheme, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said.  Nasir also faces three years of supervised release after prison, according to prosecutors.  The scheme involved 23 trucking businesses Nasir registered with…

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Salvage Vehicle Crushes Worker's Lower Body At Southington Scrap Yard Salvage Vehicle Crushes Worker's Lower Body At Southington Scrap Yard Salvage Vehicle Crushes Worker's Lower Body At Southington Scrap Yard
Salvage Vehicle Crushes Worker's Lower Body At Southington Scrap Yard An employee at a Connecticut salvage yard suffered a severe injury when a car crushed their lower half, fire officials said.  Firefighters, police and AMR responded to Chuck & Eddie’s Used Auto Parts at 425 Old Turnpike Road in Southington just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, according to Southington Fire Capt. Daniel Comen, who spoke to Patch.  Crews arrived and found the worker's lower body trapped beneath the car. One of their legs had an open fracture.  Emergency responders treated the patient at the scene before they took them to the Hospital of Central Connecticu…

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Ex-Mass School Food Director Gets Prison For Using School Supplies To Stock Cape Cod Restaurant Ex-Mass School Food Director Gets Prison For Using School Supplies To Stock Cape Cod Restaurant Ex-Mass School Food Director Gets Prison For Using School Supplies To Stock Cape Cod Restaurant
Ex-Mass School Food Director Gets Prison For Using School Supplies To Stock Cape Cod Restaurant A former Massachusetts school food director will spend six months in prison after stealing school food and kitchen equipment to supply his private beach business on Cape Cod. Patrick Van Cott, 64, of Sandwich, stole items from 2014 through June 2025 to use at the “Snack Shack” on Sandy Neck Beach in Barnstable, the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts said.  U.S. District Judge Julia E. Kobick also ordered two years of supervised release and a $2,000 fine. The court will decide later how much he must repay to the Plymouth Public School system.  Van Cott pleaded guil…

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39-Year-Old Man ID'd As Scooter Rider Killed In CT Crash With SUV 39-Year-Old Man ID'd As Scooter Rider Killed In CT Crash With SUV 39-Year-Old Man ID'd As Scooter Rider Killed In CT Crash With SUV
39-Year-Old Man ID'd As Scooter Rider Killed In CT Crash With SUV A 39-year-old Connecticut man died after his electric scooter collided with an SUV on Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, police said. Angel Soto, of Waterbury, suffered life-threatening injuries, including severe head wounds, in the 8:45 a.m. crash in the 300 block of Reidville Drive in Waterbury, police said.  Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where he died shortly after arriving.  The SUV driver stayed at the scene and had no apparent injuries. The Waterbury Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the incident.  They ask anyone with info…

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CT Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking CT Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking CT Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking
CT Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking Retirees in several Northeast states face some of the highest costs in the country, according to a new study. Retirement Living released its 2026 list of the most affordable states to retire, comparing all 50 states based on housing costs, everyday expenses, and tax-friendliness. The study looked at median rent for a one-bedroom home, median home sale prices, grocery spending, gas prices, and average Medicare Advantage premiums. Researchers also considered whether states tax Social Security benefits, along with income and property tax rates. "Affordability plays a major role in retire…

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Police Officer, Father Of 5 Strangled To Death During Fight, Investigators Say Police Officer, Father Of 5 Strangled To Death During Fight, Investigators Say Police Officer, Father Of 5 Strangled To Death During Fight, Investigators Say
Police Officer, Father Of 5 Strangled To Death During Fight, Investigators Say A Pennsylvania police officer whose death was initially described as a “sudden medical emergency” was strangled to death during a fight, investigators now say. Michael “Mike” McGeehan, 44, a longtime Middlesex Township police officer and father of five, died following an altercation with 25-year-old Paden Edward Frey on July 11, according to the Lycoming Regional Police Department. Frey, of Cogan Station, was arrested at his home without incident early Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 7, with assistance from the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office, police said. He has been charged with murder, stran…

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Video Shows Drunk Woman Masturbating On American Airlines Flight: Reports Video Shows Drunk Woman Masturbating On American Airlines Flight: Reports Video Shows Drunk Woman Masturbating On American Airlines Flight: Reports
Video Shows Drunk Woman Masturbating On American Airlines Flight: Reports Graphic video shared by TMZ apparently shows a 46-year-old woman accused of masturbating on an American Airlines flight from Baltimore to Miami, according to published reports. Edgewater, MD resident Katy Inzer was identified in an incident report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office obtained by The Smoking Gun, which detailed the inappropriate actions aboard a Sept. 11 American Airlines flight. Approximately 20 minutes after taking off from Baltimore, a passenger alerted the flight crew, who reported witnessing the 46-year-old woman remove her pants and begin masturbating while making…

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Bomb-Making Materials Found In CT Home Shared With 3 Others, Police Say Bomb-Making Materials Found In CT Home Shared With 3 Others, Police Say Bomb-Making Materials Found In CT Home Shared With 3 Others, Police Say
Bomb-Making Materials Found In CT Home Shared With 3 Others, Police Say A Connecticut man faces explosives charges after police say he made and stored explosive materials in a home where three other people lived, authorities said.  Aleksi Javanainen, 30, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 2, after a domestic incident, Connecticut State Police said. A second search warrant led police to bomb-making materials at his Hanks Hill Road home in Mansfield on Oct. 3. Officers seized fuels, oxidizers, acids and corrosives from the first floor, police said. The Connecticut State Police Bomb Squad carried out a “controlled disposal” at the property Saturday after the search…

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Stranded Humpback Whales Spotted On Long Island Beach, Rescue Effort Launched Stranded Humpback Whales Spotted On Long Island Beach, Rescue Effort Launched Stranded Humpback Whales Spotted On Long Island Beach, Rescue Effort Launched
Stranded Humpback Whales Spotted On Long Island Beach, Rescue Effort Launched Two juvenile humpback whales were stranded on a Long Island beach Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, officials said. The whales were spotted off Fire Island National Seashore, the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society said. Experts believe the whales became stranded during the morning’s low tide, according to AMCS. As of Wednesday afternoon, conservationists were monitoring the situation to see if the animals would refloat on their own during the high tide. “We are continuing to monitor the whales and assess all available options, while considering the safety of the whales and the response teams,” …

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Manchester Man Shot In Leg Drives Himself To Hospital; Shooter Leaves Before Police Arrive Manchester Man Shot In Leg Drives Himself To Hospital; Shooter Leaves Before Police Arrive Manchester Man Shot In Leg Drives Himself To Hospital; Shooter Leaves Before Police Arrive
Manchester Man Shot In Leg Drives Himself To Hospital; Shooter Leaves Before Police Arrive Police are investigating a Connecticut shooting that sent a man to the hospital with a bullet wound to his leg.  Police said the incident happened around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, during a disturbance at 171 Wetherell Street in Manchester.  Officers learned of the shooting after a 39-year-old man drove himself to the hospital after he was shot in the leg, police said. He was treated, and his injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.  The shooter ran from the area before police arrived.  Authorities do not believe this was a random act of violence.  Investig…

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Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices
Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon is replacing its budget-friendly Fire tablet lineup with more expensive devices featuring AI and several major upgrades. The online retail giant unveiled three new Alexa Tablets on Thursday, Oct. 8. The devices will go on sale and be shipped beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14, with prices starting at $229.99. The new Alexa Tablets feature aluminum designs, faster processors, higher-resolution screens, and built-in Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded AI assistant. They also run Google's Android operating system and offer full access to the Google Play Store, unlike Fire tablets that relied on Amazon'…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure
Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled after testing found a substance that could raise blood pressure and cause serious heart problems. Leader Formulas LLC, based in Tomball, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of RAPTURE Preworkout powder, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. FDA testing detected 1,3-dimethylamylamine, commonly called DMAA, in the product. The announcement warns that using DMAA can elevate blood pressure and could lead to cardiovascular problems, including a heart attack, shortness of breath, and chest tightening. Consumers…

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You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies
You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies Millions of Americans could get cash payments from a $100 million Equifax settlement after the credit reporting company was accused of misreporting credit scores. The settlement comes from a class-action lawsuit accusing Equifax of sending inaccurate credit scores and other credit information to lenders in 2022. People whose credit information was affected by the error between Thursday, March 17, and Friday, April 8, 2022, may be eligible for a payment. The payouts are expected to be between $95 and $280, but the final amount could change depending on how many valid claims are fil…

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CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know
CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know CVS is opening its first pharmacy-only stores in the Northeast as it tries to change how people access medications and in-person care. The Rhode Island-based company announced the opening of a new pharmacy-focused location in Boston on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The store is located at 32 Warren Street in the Roxbury neighborhood. The roughly 3,000-square-foot store focuses on prescription medications, immunizations, and pharmacist support. It also carries a limited selection of over-the-counter products, along with a disposal bin for unwanted or expired medications and a collection …

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New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats
New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats Dunkin' is assembling the Avengers for a new collaboration with Marvel Studios. The coffee chain announced the limited-time lineup on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The drinks, donuts, and collectibles will be available at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4, while supplies last. Dunkin's promotion comes ahead of "Avengers: Doomsday," which will debut in theaters on Friday, Dec. 18. The movie stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, and several other Marvel actors. The launch comes shortly after Dunkin' rolled out its Halloween menu on …

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Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices
Amazon Unveils New Tablet Lineup With Updated Features, Higher Prices Amazon is replacing its budget-friendly Fire tablet lineup with more expensive devices featuring AI and several major upgrades. The online retail giant unveiled three new Alexa Tablets on Thursday, Oct. 8. The devices will go on sale and be shipped beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14, with prices starting at $229.99. The new Alexa Tablets feature aluminum designs, faster processors, higher-resolution screens, and built-in Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded AI assistant. They also run Google's Android operating system and offer full access to the Google Play Store, unlike Fire tablets that relied on Amazon'…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure
Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled after testing found a substance that could raise blood pressure and cause serious heart problems. Leader Formulas LLC, based in Tomball, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of RAPTURE Preworkout powder, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. FDA testing detected 1,3-dimethylamylamine, commonly called DMAA, in the product. The announcement warns that using DMAA can elevate blood pressure and could lead to cardiovascular problems, including a heart attack, shortness of breath, and chest tightening. Consumers…

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You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies
You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies Millions of Americans could get cash payments from a $100 million Equifax settlement after the credit reporting company was accused of misreporting credit scores. The settlement comes from a class-action lawsuit accusing Equifax of sending inaccurate credit scores and other credit information to lenders in 2022. People whose credit information was affected by the error between Thursday, March 17, and Friday, April 8, 2022, may be eligible for a payment. The payouts are expected to be between $95 and $280, but the final amount could change depending on how many valid claims are fil…

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CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know
CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know CVS is opening its first pharmacy-only stores in the Northeast as it tries to change how people access medications and in-person care. The Rhode Island-based company announced the opening of a new pharmacy-focused location in Boston on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The store is located at 32 Warren Street in the Roxbury neighborhood. The roughly 3,000-square-foot store focuses on prescription medications, immunizations, and pharmacist support. It also carries a limited selection of over-the-counter products, along with a disposal bin for unwanted or expired medications and a collection …

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New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats
New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats Dunkin' is assembling the Avengers for a new collaboration with Marvel Studios. The coffee chain announced the limited-time lineup on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The drinks, donuts, and collectibles will be available at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4, while supplies last. Dunkin's promotion comes ahead of "Avengers: Doomsday," which will debut in theaters on Friday, Dec. 18. The movie stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, and several other Marvel actors. The launch comes shortly after Dunkin' rolled out its Halloween menu on …

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Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning
Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Salmonella concerns have triggered a nationwide recall of a vegetable-growing product, with buyers urged to toss it and seek refunds. EAK Distribution LLC, based in Casper, Wyoming, is recalling Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, in 8-ounce packages, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The seeds were sold through Amazon to consumers nationwide between Thursday, Aug. 20, and Friday, Sept. 18. The recalled product comes in a cream-colored pouch with UPC 850056627443. Production lot code AUG172026 is embossed on the top seal. Consumers…

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This Popular Snack May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals This Popular Snack May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals This Popular Snack May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals
This Popular Snack May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals A familiar snack is drawing scientific interest for what it might offer beyond a satisfying crunch: better sleep. Pistachios contain a combination of nutrients and plant compounds that could support sleep, according to a review published in Nutrition Research Reviews. Researchers from Augusta University, Columbia University, and Spain’s Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition examined existing evidence. Their conclusion is promising but preliminary: Trials directly testing whether eating pistachios improves human sleep are still needed. The review highlights vitamin B6, magnesi…

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'Saved By The Bell' Star’s Cause Of Death: New Details Revealed 'Saved By The Bell' Star’s Cause Of Death: New Details Revealed 'Saved By The Bell' Star’s Cause Of Death: New Details Revealed
'Saved By The Bell' Star’s Cause Of Death: New Details Revealed New details have emerged about the death of Dennis Haskins, the actor generations of viewers knew as Bayside High’s long-suffering principal. The “Saved by the Bell” star died from Parkinson’s disease, according to TMZ, which obtained his death certificate from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. He was 75. The document lists Parkinson’s disease as the immediate cause of death. It also identifies irritable bowel syndrome, depression, hypertension, and benign prostatic hyperplasia as other significant conditions, TMZ reported. A cause had not been released when Daily Voice f…

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Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US
Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Flu activity is picking up as fall gets underway, putting this year’s protection timing in focus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu activity remains low nationally but is increasing. Its FluView report for the week ending Saturday, Sept. 26, provides a snapshot of that trend. Clinical laboratories reported that 3.4 percent of tested respiratory specimens were positive for influenza. Flu diagnoses accounted for 0.4 percent of emergency department visits in a separate surveillance system. Those figures show flu is circulating, but they do not establish that a widespread…

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McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy
McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald’s is giving its drive-thru a new voice, and customers may notice a change before they reach the pickup window. The chain is testing Archy, an artificial intelligence ordering assistant, as part of a broader technology push, according to multiple reports. The system takes orders in English and Spanish and works with ArchIQ, McDonald’s AI-powered restaurant operating platform. McDonald’s told Moneywise, in a report published by Yahoo Finance, that Archy was getting orders right more than 90 percent of the time. The company said the goal is to give employees more time to help customer…

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