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CT Restaurant Owner Has Message For Customer After Racist Outburst: 'Don't Ever Come Back' CT Restaurant Owner Has Message For Customer After Racist Outburst: 'Don't Ever Come Back' CT Restaurant Owner Has Message For Customer After Racist Outburst: 'Don't Ever Come Back'
CT Restaurant Owner Has Message For Customer After Racist Outburst: 'Don't Ever Come Back' A Connecticut restaurant owner is making one thing clear after a customer allegedly hurled racist slurs at a Black man waiting for his takeout order: Hate is not on the menu. Chris Allen, owner of Gas Burgers in North Haven, spoke out about the incident in a Facebook video posted Monday, Nov. 9. Allen said a Black customer was standing inside the restaurant, waiting for a to-go order, when another man walked in, sat at the bar, and began shouting racial slurs at him. The two men had not spoken or interacted before the harassment began.  Allen was unequivocal in his response to any…

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Bathroom Break At Norwalk Diner Lands Convicted Felon Behind Bars Bathroom Break At Norwalk Diner Lands Convicted Felon Behind Bars Bathroom Break At Norwalk Diner Lands Convicted Felon Behind Bars
Bathroom Break At Norwalk Diner Lands Convicted Felon Behind Bars A trip to a Connecticut diner's bathroom landed a convicted felon behind bars after he left a loaded gun behind, federal authorities said.  Christopher Miles, 41, of Norwalk, was sentenced to three years and 10 months in federal prison on Tuesday, Nov. 10, after a jury convicted him of illegally possessing a firearm, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said.  The case began on Sept. 13, 2023, when an employee cleaning a restaurant restroom discovered a loaded Glock 9mm pistol. The restaurant manager called Norwalk police, who began investigating how the weapon end…
Horse Euthanized After CT Hit-And-Run; Police Searching For Driver Horse Euthanized After CT Hit-And-Run; Police Searching For Driver Horse Euthanized After CT Hit-And-Run; Police Searching For Driver
Horse Euthanized After CT Hit-And-Run; Police Searching For Driver Veterinarians had to euthanize a horse after it was severely injured in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday morning, Nov. 11, Connecticut State Police said.  The crash happened on East Street in Litchfield. Troopers said a dark-colored sedan driving east slammed into the horse and sped away. WTNH reported that authorities later located the car. It's unclear if anyone was arrested. Police did not immediately return a call looking for more information.  Police said someone may have been riding or standing beside the horse when the vehicle struck it, but they escaped the crash without inj…
Kids Run For Cover As Shelton Man Opens Fire With Assault Rifle In Bridgeport: Police Kids Run For Cover As Shelton Man Opens Fire With Assault Rifle In Bridgeport: Police Kids Run For Cover As Shelton Man Opens Fire With Assault Rifle In Bridgeport: Police
Kids Run For Cover As Shelton Man Opens Fire With Assault Rifle In Bridgeport: Police Connecticut schoolchildren ran for cover after a man opened fire with an assault rifle during the morning rush in Bridgeport, police said. Jailan May, 26, of Shelton, allegedly fired the shots around 8:37 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, near Wilmot Avenue in Bridgeport, police said.  Officers received a ShotSpotter alert for three gunshots. Moments later, dispatchers got a 911 call from the alleged shooter, admitting he had fired his rifle but wasn't sure if he'd hit anyone, authorities said.  Officers found May standing beside his damaged car on Central Avenue, wearing camouflage body ar…
CT Mother, 24, Dies After Crash, Leaving Behind Young Daughter, Heartbroken Family CT Mother, 24, Dies After Crash, Leaving Behind Young Daughter, Heartbroken Family CT Mother, 24, Dies After Crash, Leaving Behind Young Daughter, Heartbroken Family
CT Mother, 24, Dies After Crash, Leaving Behind Young Daughter, Heartbroken Family A 24-year-old mother has died from injuries suffered in a car crash, leaving behind a young daughter whose grandparents must now step in to raise her.   Lucinia Harrison, of Waterbury, died on Saturday, Nov. 7, after suffering life-threatening injuries in a motor vehicle collision, according to a GoFundMe.  Her death has left her parents, Lashona Harrison and Robert Harrison Jr., facing two difficult tasks. They must bury their daughter while taking over the care of their granddaughter, Skye’lee Harrison. The family has not released any information about the crash itself, in…

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CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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Viral Video Shows Blue-Haired Woman's Skateboard Attack On NYC Carriage Driver A viral video shared by the Transport Workers Union shows a Philadelphia animal advocate attacking a horse-drawn carriage driver with her skateboard and punching another individual at the scene, the NYPD confirmed. Abigail Holbrook, 27, who also has ties to Ambler in Montgomery County, was arrested following the confrontation on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the NYPD said. Officers responded to a 911 call around 11:08 a.m. near West 59th Street and West Drive, where two 45-year-old men had been involved in a verbal dispute with Holbrook, police said. During the argument, Holbrook struck one man in the…

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New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know
New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know A hacking tool marketed to cybercriminals promises a disturbing prize: access to private Gmail messages that supposedly survives a password change. Cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock is investigating Remus Stealer, whose developers advertise a mailbox-access feature through a $1,000 monthly subscription. The feature targets accounts accessed through infected devices. Screenshots supplied to researchers show a searchable inbox displaying messages, senders, and timestamps. The seller also advertises the ability to intercept email verification codes and share mailbox access with other operators. …

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New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know
New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know A hacking tool marketed to cybercriminals promises a disturbing prize: access to private Gmail messages that supposedly survives a password change. Cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock is investigating Remus Stealer, whose developers advertise a mailbox-access feature through a $1,000 monthly subscription. The feature targets accounts accessed through infected devices. Screenshots supplied to researchers show a searchable inbox displaying messages, senders, and timestamps. The seller also advertises the ability to intercept email verification codes and share mailbox access with other operators. …

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Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button
Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button A familiar iPhone button could disappear from future models, potentially changing how users access some everyday shortcuts. Multiple reports suggest Apple is considering removing the standalone Action Button from new iPhones starting in the second half of 2027.  The coverage traces back to a claim from Weibo tipster Instant Digital, rather than an announcement from Apple. The proposed change would move the Action Button’s customizable functions into Camera Control, according to MacDailyNews. A single press would open the Camera app. Pressing and holding would trigger the user-assigne…