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CT Among Better States For Women But Lags Behind Some Neighbors, New Study Says: Here's Why
Women in several Northeast states have some of the best opportunities in the country, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Women on Monday, Mar. 3. The study's release also ties into International Women's Day, which is on Saturday, Mar. 8.
All 50 states and Washington, DC, were rated across 25 key metrics. The statistics measured economic opportunities, healthcare quality, and safety for women.
The findings highlight stark disparities nationwide, with some states offering significantly better conditions for women than othe…
What Is Hantavirus? Gene Hackman's Wife Died From Rodent-Transmitted Disease, Officials Say
A rare but serious virus linked to rodents claimed the life of Betsy Arakawa, the wife of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, health officials said.
Arakawa, 65, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome on Tuesday, Feb. 11, a full week before the 95-year-old Hackman died from cardiovascular disease and advanced Alzheimer’s, New Mexico’s chief medical examiner revealed at a press conference Friday, March 7.
The couple of more than 35 years–along with one of their three dogs–was found dead inside their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, as Daily Voice reported.
Hantavirus is …
CT Sex Offender Admits To Child Porn Charge, Faces Decade In Prison: DOJ
A registered sex offender in Connecticut admitted to child porn charges this week and faces potentially decades in prison, federal authorities announced.
Travis Tilley, 41, of Naugatuck, pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material on Thursday, March 6, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.
He was convicted of similar charges in 2019 in state court and released in 2022, records show. Tilley was serving 15 years probation, and during an unannounced visit to his home, his probation officer seized his laptop and found more of the offending material, the federal…
Norwalk Carjacker Who Drove Off With Victim Before They Escaped Busted: Police
A man accused of carjacking a Connecticut couple — driving off with one of the victims still inside — was captured earlier this week, police said.
Michael Maldonado, 27, of Norwalk, was arrested Thursday, March 6, and charged with carjacking, unlawful restraint, criminal mischief, motor vehicle theft, and violating a protective order, police said.
The victims told police they were sitting in a car on Burwell Street in Norwalk on Nov. 17, 2024, when a man approached and smashed the window. One victim jumped out, but the other remained in the backseat as the suspect drove away, authorities sa…
Scammers Stole Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets In $600K+ Scheme, Prosecutors Say
Taylor Swift fans are hoping "Karma" comes to whoever scammed them out of expensive tickets to The Eras Tour.
Two people were accused of stealing nearly 1,000 tickets to high-demand events, including the popstar's record-breaking concert tour. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced arrests in the case in a news release on Monday, Mar. 3.
Tyrone Rose, 20, of Kingston, Jamaica, and Shamara Simmons, 31, of Queens, NY, were facing charges including grand larceny, conspiracy, and computer tampering.
"These defendants tried to use the popularity of Taylor Swift…
