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Got A Red Light Camera Ticket In Suffolk County? You’re Probably Eligible In A $45M Settlement Got A Red Light Camera Ticket In Suffolk County? You’re Probably Eligible In A $45M Settlement
Got A Red Light Camera Ticket In Suffolk County? You’re Probably Eligible In A $45M Settlement The highly controversial red light camera program in Suffolk County has resulted in a $57.5 million settlement. Anyone who got a red light camera ticket in Suffolk County from 2013 to 2023 is eligible for part of the settlement, up to $180, according to court documents filed Wednesday, July 29. Suffolk County was adding $30 administrative fees to the $50 red light camera tickets, violating the local law that called for a maximum $50 penalty and $25 late fee, courts ruled. All drivers who paid the $30 fee are eligible for a refund plus interest, meaning each ticket is redeemable for $36 in …

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by Joe Wilkinson
Media, PA
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Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States
Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States An unwanted ingredient made its way into a frozen treat served at a popular restaurant chain. Galliker Dairy Co. voluntarily recalled 74 cases of DQ Chocolate Reduced Fat Ice Cream Mix distributed to Dairy Queen locations in five states, according to a US Food and Drug Administration enforcement record. The affected mix was shipped to locations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. The product was packaged in 5-gallon bags and marked with the expiration code JUN1226. The company initiated the recall after metal shavings were found in the mix, according to the FDA.…

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by Joe Lombardi
Stamford, CT
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George Clooney, Wife, Twin Children Forced From European Home As Danger Moves In George Clooney, Wife, Twin Children Forced From European Home As Danger Moves In
George Clooney, Wife, Twin Children Forced From European Home As Danger Moves In A fast-moving threat forced one of Hollywood’s most recognizable families to leave the place they call home. George Clooney, 65, his wife, Amal, 48, and their 9-year-old twins evacuated their estate in southeastern France on Wednesday, July 29, according to multiple reports. The fire burned about 250 acres near the community of Brignoles, France. Approximately 700 residents were ordered to leave. The Clooneys disclosed their evacuation in a letter to Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond, as reported by the Spanish daily El País. George Clooney said the family did not know whether its home would…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
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Chili's Going Retro With Nostalgic Makeovers At Restaurants Nationwide: Reports Chili's Going Retro With Nostalgic Makeovers At Restaurants Nationwide: Reports
Chili's Going Retro With Nostalgic Makeovers At Restaurants Nationwide: Reports The next time you walk into Chili's, it may feel like you've stepped back into the '90s. Chili's is reportedly planning to give its more than 1,200 US restaurants retro makeovers over the next several years. The casual dining chain will bring back many of the nostalgic features that helped define the brand decades ago, CNN reported. The redesigned restaurants will feature red leather booths, colorful Southwest-inspired tile tabletops, vintage wall décor, and updated bar areas with more televisions and neon margarita signs. "Our objective is we want to make Chili's more …

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by Chris Spiker
Saratoga Springs, NY
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This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study
This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study An ingredient found in kitchens around the world is drawing scientific attention for what it did under tightly controlled laboratory conditions. Researchers tested five plant-derived compounds against mouse fibrosarcoma cells and normal rat muscle cells, according to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Curcumin, the compound that gives turmeric its yellow color, produced the most balanced combination of cancer-cell activity and preliminary safety, researchers found. Curcumin, the compound that gives turmeric its yellow color, produced the most balan…

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by Joe Lombardi
Norwalk, CT
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19 Million Eggs Expands To These 17 States Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19 Million Eggs Expands To These 17 States
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19 Million Eggs Expands To These 17 States A food recall already measured in millions has taken on a more troubling dimension as illnesses appear far beyond its confirmed distribution zone. The US Food and Drug Administration says that 98 people across 17 states have been infected with an outbreak strain of Salmonella linked in part to recalled shell eggs. At least 26 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Cases have been identified in: Arizona California Colorado Georgia Illinois Louisiana Michigan Mississippi Missouri Nevada New Mexico New York North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Texas West Virginia …

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by Joe Lombardi
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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Oven Odor Forces Northeast-Bound American Airlines Flight To Divert Oven Odor Forces Northeast-Bound American Airlines Flight To Divert
Oven Odor Forces Northeast-Bound American Airlines Flight To Divert An American Airlines flight from Italy to Philadelphia was diverted due to an odor from an onboard oven, according to reports. Flight 719 was forced to change course on Saturday, July 25, FlightAware data said. The plane left Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and landed at Dublin Airport in Ireland. The flight was carrying 281 passengers and 12 crew members at the time of the diversion, USA Today reported. Paramedics evaluated flight attendants and one passenger at the gate before they were released. American provided free hotel accommodations for passen…

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by Chris Spiker
Concord-Carlisle, MA
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Concord Couple Killed In Head-On Crash After Oncoming Car Allegedly Crosses Center Line: DA Concord Couple Killed In Head-On Crash After Oncoming Car Allegedly Crosses Center Line: DA
Concord Couple Killed In Head-On Crash After Oncoming Car Allegedly Crosses Center Line: DA Authorities in Massachusetts have opened an investigation after an elderly Concord couple was killed in a head-on crash when a Honda allegedly crossed the center line and slammed into their Tesla. John Hamilton, 82, and Paula Hamilton, 85, both of Concord, were the driver and front seat passenger of the Tesla when it was struck around 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, on Walden Street at Bristers Hill Road in Concord, according to the Middlesex District Attorney's Office. First responders said five people were hurt in the crash. They included two passengers in the Tesla, both 28-year-olds from …

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
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Cracker Barrel CEO Resigns After Rebranding Controversy Cracker Barrel CEO Resigns After Rebranding Controversy
Cracker Barrel CEO Resigns After Rebranding Controversy Cracker Barrel's CEO is resigning nearly a year after rabid criticism from conservatives over the restaurant chain's efforts to modernize. Julie Masino will step down as chief executive, the Tennessee-based company announced in a news release on Monday, July 27. Her final day as CEO will be on Monday, Aug. 10, although she'll remain as an advisor until Friday, Oct. 9. Masino joined Cracker Barrel after previously serving as CEO of Taco Bell. "On behalf of the board and the entire company, I want to thank Julie for her leadership and commitment to Cracker Barrel," said Carl B…

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by Chris Spiker
Norwalk, CT
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Federal Government Mailing Over 1 Million Refund Checks: See If You Qualify Federal Government Mailing Over 1 Million Refund Checks: See If You Qualify
Federal Government Mailing Over 1 Million Refund Checks: See If You Qualify A familiar-looking payment could be on its way to more than a million consumers, but there is a catch. The Federal Trade Commission is sending an additional 1,052,038 payments totaling more than $6.8 million to eligible Brigit customers who already accepted an initial payment from an earlier settlement, according to the agency’s Brigit refunds page. The money comes from the FTC’s case against Brigit, a cash-advance app. The agency alleged that Brigit promised subscribers quick advances of up to $250, charged fees, and made cancellation difficult. Brigit agreed to change some business pract…

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by Joe Lombardi