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Succession Actor Nicholas Braun Accused Of Driving Under Influence In New England Succession Actor Nicholas Braun Accused Of Driving Under Influence In New England
Succession Actor Nicholas Braun Accused Of Driving Under Influence In New England Nicholas Braun, best known as Cousin Greg on HBO’s Succession, was charged in New England on suspicion of driving under the influence after a late-night traffic stop over Labor Day weekend, authorities said. TMZ first reported that police in Moultonborough, New Hampshire pulled Braun over Friday night, Aug. 29, and booked him into the Carroll County lockup for about an hour before releasing him on his own recognizance. No bail was set. There is no mugshot because the station’s camera wasn’t working, the TMZ report states. Braun, age 37, was arrested on suspicion of DUI Impairment and O…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Travel Advisory Issued For Popular Exotic Destination By State Department: Here's What To Know Travel Advisory Issued For Popular Exotic Destination By State Department: Here's What To Know
Travel Advisory Issued For Popular Exotic Destination By State Department: Here's What To Know The US State Department is advising Americans who plan on traveling to a popular exotic beach destination in Asia.  The advisory cites the increased risk of “terrorism and natural disasters” in Indonesia and has classified the nation with a Level 2 Travel Advisory of “Exercise Increased Caution.” However, certain areas in the nation were labeled with the highest travel advisory level, at a Level 4 Advisory of “Do Not Travel.” Travelers are advised to avoid areas such as Central Papua (Papua Tengah) and Highland Papua (Papua Pegunungan) "due to civil unrest." "Terrorists continue…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Retail Spending Slips As Inflation Climbs In January, Adding To Economic Concerns Retail Spending Slips As Inflation Climbs In January, Adding To Economic Concerns
Retail Spending Slips As Inflation Climbs In January, Adding To Economic Concerns After a solid holiday season, US retail sales took a surprising step back to start 2025, snapping a streak of growth and fueling worries about the economy. Retail and food services sales fell 0.9 percent in January, according to Census Bureau data released on Friday, Feb. 14. The decline reversed the trend from December 2024's revised increase of 0.7 percent, signaling that consumers may be feeling the squeeze from rising prices. Economists had predicted only a slight decline, with Dow Jones estimating a 0.2 percent drop, NBC News reported. The sales totals were seasonally adjusted but…

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by Chris Spiker
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Expanded Darien Estate With 'Historic Charm' Now Listed For $19M Expanded Darien Estate With 'Historic Charm' Now Listed For $19M
Expanded Darien Estate With 'Historic Charm' Now Listed For $19M If you dream of living in an expansive estate at the end of a gravel drive lined with pear trees, a historic Connecticut home may be the place for you.  The Fairfield County residence, built in 1937 by Philadelphia architect Julian A. Fay, is located at 865 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd. in the Fairfield County town of Darien and is now on sale for a small fee of $19 million, according to its Zillow listing.  The 10,197-square-foot Georgian Colonial has been restored and expanded by its current owners, who shaped it into a more contemporary home while still preserving its "historic ch…

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by Ben Crnic
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COVID-19: Digital Vaccination Passport Being Considered In Connecticut COVID-19: Digital Vaccination Passport Being Considered In Connecticut
Covid-19: Digital Vaccination Passport Being Considered In Connecticut Connecticut could be following in neighboring New York’s footsteps in bringing a COVID-19 vaccine passport to the state to make it easier to determine whether someone is vaccinated. With the COVID-19 data in Connecticut beginning to show improvement, and the state’s vaccine program among the top in the nation, Lamont is considering implementing a digital way to prove one is vaccinated against the virus If approved, rather than carry around a vaccination card to prove one has gotten their shots in the arm, Connecticut residents would be able to download an app that can more easily confirm th…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's What You Need To Know About CT Phase 3 Reopening Guidelines COVID-19: Here's What You Need To Know About CT Phase 3 Reopening Guidelines
Covid-19: Here's What You Need To Know About CT Phase 3 Reopening Guidelines Connecticut is on track to enter the third phase of its reopening plan soon as the country continues combating the COVID-19. Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the state will enter Phase 3 of reopening the economy as of Thursday, Oct. 8, which will ease some of the restrictions put on businesses and gatherings due to the outbreak. "This Oct. 8 date is a date we've been working for a while and I like to think that Connecticut we've sort of earned it by working together," Lamont said. "We've earned the right to take a little more risk I've got to admit it when it comes to restaurants and some o…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's When Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Are Scheduled To Reopen In CT COVID-19: Here's When Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Are Scheduled To Reopen In CT
Covid-19: Here's When Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Are Scheduled To Reopen In CT The start date for Phase 2 of the Connecticut reopening process amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been moved up. Restaurants, movie theaters and gyms may now reopen Wednesday, June 17. Gov. Ned Lamont made the announcement late Friday morning, June 5. The original date for the start of Phase 2 was Saturday, June 20. "To avoid having Phase 2 of Connecticut's reopening efforts take effect during a busy Father's Day weekend, we're going to move it up a few days earlier," Lamont said. Additional safety guidance for businesses that fall under Phase 2 will be re…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Date Set For Some Connecticut Businesses To Reopen COVID-19: Date Set For Some Connecticut Businesses To Reopen
Covid-19: Date Set For Some Connecticut Businesses To Reopen A date has been set for some businesses to reopen in Connecticut amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A four-stage strategy was introduced by Gov. Ned Lamont late Thursday afternoon, April 30 that will continue as long as COVID infections and hospitalizations continue to decline. (See the first image above.) Related story - COVID-19: Latest Rundown Of Overall, New Cases By County, City, Town Reopenings on Wednesday, May 20 include retail outlets, outdoor areas of restaurants and bars, outdoor museums and zoos and offices. Included are barbershops, hair salons and o…

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by Joe Lombardi