Comedy Of Errors: CT Felon Asleep At Wheel Drops Gun During Drug Bust, Failed Escape, Cops Say Comedy Of Errors: CT Felon Asleep At Wheel Drops Gun During Drug Bust, Failed Escape, Cops Say
Comedy Of Errors: CT Felon Asleep At Wheel Drops Gun During Drug Bust, Failed Escape, Cops Say It’s been a rough week for a Connecticut felon who is facing a long list of charges after police say he backed into one cruiser, crashed into another, ran from officers, and dropped a gun on the street during a wild early-morning drug arrest. Nathan Araujo, 36, of Naugatuck, was found asleep behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette that was still in drive at the Schoolhouse Road and Bridgeport Avenue intersection in Milford around 1 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, police said. A 911 caller told police there was a man passed out in a car. When officers tried to wake him and asked him to put the v…
Unemployment Fears Hit 16-Year High As Trump's Tariffs Shake Consumer Confidence: Survey Unemployment Fears Hit 16-Year High As Trump's Tariffs Shake Consumer Confidence: Survey
Unemployment Fears Hit 16-Year High As Trump's Tariffs Shake Consumer Confidence: Survey Americans' concerns about rising unemployment are at their highest since the global financial crisis as President Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs and economic policies sink consumer confidence. Two-thirds of US consumers expect unemployment to increase over the next year, the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers said on Friday, Mar. 28. This marks the highest level of job market pessimism since 2009, reflecting widespread fears that economic uncertainty. Joanne Hsu, Michigan’s director of the surveys, said March's rising worries underscore mounting concerns across all d…
UConn Student Brutally Beaten In Unprovoked Attack Over Seat: Police UConn Student Brutally Beaten In Unprovoked Attack Over Seat: Police
UConn Student Brutally Beaten In Unprovoked Attack Over Seat: Police A 22-year-old Connecticut man was arrested and charged this week in an unprovoked, violent attack on a University of Connecticut student who refused to give up his seat, authorities said. Trent Love, of Willington — also a UConn student — was arrested Thursday, March 27, in connection with the alleged Feb. 23 assault in Mansfield, according to Connecticut State Police. The incident was captured on surveillance video. The victim told police he had ordered food around 2 a.m. and was sitting outside waiting for it when a stranger — later identified as Love — approached and demanded he move, a…
Partial Solar Eclipse Coming This Weekend: Here's When To Watch Partial Solar Eclipse Coming This Weekend: Here's When To Watch
Partial Solar Eclipse Coming This Weekend: Here's When To Watch The moon will be taking a "bite" out of the sun in a partial solar eclipse this weekend. The moon will pass in front of and partially block the sun, casting a shadow on parts of the Northern Hemisphere on Saturday, March 29. In much of the Americas, including the northeastern United States, the partial eclipse will already be in progress during sunrise.  "The central part of the moon’s shadow, where the sun would appear completely blocked, misses Earth, so no one will be able to see a total solar eclipse this time," NASA said, noting that "everyone watching the eclipse must use proper…
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Wrong-Way Drunk CT Driver On Route 8 Nabbed After Multiple 911 Calls: Police Wrong-Way Drunk CT Driver On Route 8 Nabbed After Multiple 911 Calls: Police
Wrong-Way Drunk CT Driver On Route 8 Nabbed After Multiple 911 Calls: Police A Connecticut man is facing several serious charges after police said he was driving drunk and going the wrong way on Route 8, putting multiple other drivers at risk. Matthew Thompson, 44, of Torrington, was arrested just after 12:30 a.m. Friday, March 28, after multiple people called 911 to report his Honda CR-V traveling south in the northbound lanes of Route 8 in Torrington, Connecticut State Police said. Police caught up with Thompson near Exit 46 after he had turned around and started driving in the correct direction, authorities said. Thompson smelled strongly of alcohol, had glassy …
Video Shows NJ Mayor Nearly 4X Legal Limit Arrested After Picking Son Up From School: Cops Video Shows NJ Mayor Nearly 4X Legal Limit Arrested After Picking Son Up From School: Cops
Video Shows NJ Mayor Nearly 4X Legal Limit Arrested After Picking Son Up From School: Cops Newly released bodycam footage shows the DUI arrest of Lumberton Township Mayor Gina LaPlaca, who was nearly four times over the legal limit when she was arrested on St. Patrick's Day for driving with her toddler son in the vehicle, according to police paperwork obtained by Daily Voice. LaPlaca, 45, was charged with DWI, child endangerment, and multiple traffic violations following the St. Patrick’s Day incident on Sunday, March 17, Lumberton police said.  The bodycam footage, shared by Transparency Bodycam on Friday, March 28, shows officers arriving at LaPlaca’s home around 5:26 p.m.…
Fiery CT Crash Leaves Driver Dead, Police Searching For Answers Fiery CT Crash Leaves Driver Dead, Police Searching For Answers
Fiery CT Crash Leaves Driver Dead, Police Searching For Answers A driver died in a fiery crash earlier this week after their car erupted in flames, police said. The crash was reported around 9 p.m. Monday on Mashamoquet Road (Route 44) near the intersection with Paine Road in Pomfret, according to Connecticut State Police. The Subaru reportedly crossed the double-yellow line, veered onto the westbound shoulder, and left the roadway before crashing into a tree, police said. The impact sent the vehicle tumbling down an embankment, where it landed upside down and caught fire. The driver was unidentifiable at the scene, but the vehicle is registered to a m…
'OG Facebook' Returns With Revamped Friends Tab In Meta's Latest Change 'OG Facebook' Returns With Revamped Friends Tab In Meta's Latest Change
'OG Facebook' Returns With Revamped Friends Tab In Meta's Latest Change Meta is hoping to bring back the original Facebook experience with a new Friends tab that shows only content from friends, removing recommended posts and ads.  The feature launched in the US and Canada on Thursday, Mar. 27. The addition is part of a broader effort to restore Facebook's original focus on connecting friends, according to Meta. The revamped feed only highlights content from friends, eliminating recommended posts and ads. "The new Friends tab is a throwback to OG Facebook when you only saw friends' status updates," CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted. "More OG Facebook coming soon…
Speeding Car Slams Into CT Town Hall; Driver Cut From Vehicle Speeding Car Slams Into CT Town Hall; Driver Cut From Vehicle
Speeding Car Slams Into CT Town Hall; Driver Cut From Vehicle Firefighters rescued a driver trapped in a mangled vehicle after it slammed into North Branford Town Hall overnight.  Emergency crews responded to the crash at 909 Foxon Road around 1:50 a.m. on Friday, March 28, according to North Branford officials. Firefighters said the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed before it struck the building. It took about 10 minutes for firefighters to cut the driver out of the car and transfer them to a waiting ambulance. The driver sustained serious injuries, officials said. The driver's identity has not been released. North Branford police …
Free Cone Day Returns At Ben & Jerry's: Here's How To Get Your Unlimited Scoops Free Cone Day Returns At Ben & Jerry's: Here's How To Get Your Unlimited Scoops
Free Cone Day Returns At Ben & Jerry's: Here's How To Get Your Unlimited Scoops Ice cream lovers, rejoice! Ben & Jerry's is bringing back its annual Free Cone Day. The iconic Vermont-based ice cream company will serve up free scoops on Tuesday, Apr. 8. The best part is that there's no limit on how many times you can hop back in line. Whether you're craving a classic like Phish Food, a non-dairy favorite like Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, or Scoop Shop exclusives like mango, there are plenty of flavors for fans to enjoy. "Free Cone Day has always been about gratitude – we want to thank our fans for being the best fans in the world with free ice cream and a mome…
CT Triple Killing: Police ID Family Slain In Shooting CT Triple Killing: Police ID Family Slain In Shooting
CT Triple Killing: Police ID Family Slain In Shooting A mother, father, and their son were killed earlier this week when a fight broke out inside a Connecticut home, police said.  Wolcott police were called to 634 Bound Line Road around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, to reports of a shooting.  Police arrived to find the bodies of Michelle Cote, 55, of Colchester, her estranged husband, David Cote, 59, from Wolcott, and their 34-year-old son, David Cote Jr., of Colchester. Police say Michelle, her son, and one of his friends were helping David move out of his home when an argument broke out between the estranged parents, police sai…
Police ID Man Killed In CT Workplace Incident As 63 Year Old Police ID Man Killed In CT Workplace Incident As 63 Year Old
Police ID Man Killed In CT Workplace Incident As 63 Year Old Police released the name of the man who died after being found trapped between a truck frame earlier this week.  Drew Midford, 63, of Rocky Hilll, was found at Drew's Small Engine Repair, 832 Silas Deane Highway in Wetherfield, around 8:15 p.m. Thursday, March 27, police said.  A coworker called police, saying they had been looking for the man when they found Midford trapped in the vehicle's frame. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.  The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner took custody of his body, and Wethersfield police are investigating the incid…
Record-Breaking 190 Dogs Seized From Ex-NY Giant Previously Convicted Of Dogfighting: DOJ Record-Breaking 190 Dogs Seized From Ex-NY Giant Previously Convicted Of Dogfighting: DOJ
Record-Breaking 190 Dogs Seized From Ex-NY Giant Previously Convicted Of Dogfighting: DOJ A former New York Giant faces dogfighting charges after authorities seized what they called the largest amount of dogs taken from a single person in a federal case. A grand jury indicted LeShon Johnson of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, on charges related to animal fighting and trafficking, the Department of Justice said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 25.  Johnson, 54, was charged with possessing 190 pit bull-type dogs for use in an animal fighting venture, along with selling, transporting, and delivering a dog for use in an animal fighting venture. "Dogfighting is a cruel, bloo…
New System Will Bring Severe Storms To Much Of East Coast: Here's Timing New System Will Bring Severe Storms To Much Of East Coast: Here's Timing
New System Will Bring Severe Storms To Much Of East Coast: Here's Timing The first weeks of spring are marked by a push-and-pull between cold and warm air masses and in the days ahead, it will lead to the arrival of a massive system that will trigger thunderstorms across most of the East Coast. A look at the broad area where severe storms are possible Sunday night, March 30, into Monday, March 31 is shown in the first image above from AccuWeather. The system will be sparked by an approaching cold front clashing with warmer air. Some of the storms may be severe, with strong wind gusts, hail and flash flooding. Warmer air will prevail throughout much of the Nort…
Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States
Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States Shoppers in more than a dozen states are being urged to check their snack shelves following a new safety alert involving a popular brand of tortilla chips. Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of a limited number of 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips after it was discovered the bags may contain nacho cheese chips with undeclared milk.  The company said people with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity could face a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume the product. The impacted chips were distributed through retail and e-commerce c…
Chain Guard Dangers Force Recall Of Popular E-Bikes Due To Falling Risks Chain Guard Dangers Force Recall Of Popular E-Bikes Due To Falling Risks
Chain Guard Dangers Force Recall Of Popular E-Bikes Due To Falling Risks Tens of thousands of electric bicycles have been recalled due to a defect that could cause riders to fall. Specialized Bicycle Components issued the recall for more than 32,000 of its Vado and Como IGH e-bikes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 27. The problem affects e-bikes with a faulty chain or belt guard that doesn't fully cover the belt drive. Loose clothing can get caught in the exposed belt, posing a fall hazard. The recall involves e-bikes sold nationwide between March 2021 and November 2024. The e-bikes w…
King Charles Hospitalized Due To Cancer Treatment Side Effects King Charles Hospitalized Due To Cancer Treatment Side Effects
King Charles Hospitalized Due To Cancer Treatment Side Effects King Charles III was hospitalized amid ongoing medical treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace announced. He experienced “temporary side effects” after scheduled medical treatment on Thursday, March 27. The 76-year-old king is now back at his residence at the Clarence House in London, located about 10 miles from Buckingham Palace. In what is described as a precautionary measure, his public schedule for Friday, March 28 has been canceled. It was first revealed the king was diagnosed with cancer in early February 2024.
Duck Donuts Sets Grand Opening Date for New CT Location — Here’s What to Expect Duck Donuts Sets Grand Opening Date for New CT Location — Here’s What to Expect
Duck Donuts Sets Grand Opening Date for New CT Location — Here’s What to Expect Duck Donuts, famous for its unique flavors like maple bacon and peanut butter paradise, announced it will open a new Connecticut location next month.  The Duck, North Carolina-based company announced on Facebook earlier this month that it had chosen 350 Boston Post Road in Orange as its new store location. That store will open its doors on Saturday, April 5.  Visitors can expect games, giveaways, and offerings of its unique flavor combinations, along with more vanilla options.  Let’s make a duck dozen! 🍩 Sound off in the comments, which donut are you exci…
MLB.TV Crashes On Opening Day As Furious Fans Miss First Pitch MLB.TV Crashes On Opening Day As Furious Fans Miss First Pitch
MLB.TV Crashes On Opening Day As Furious Fans Miss First Pitch Millions missed their favorite team's first pitch on Opening Day when MLB.TV suffered widespread outages.  Tens of thousands of baseball fans reported that the app was not working for them as games kicked off around the country on Thursday afternoon, according to Down Detector. More than 20,000 complaints were lodged on the website as of 4:20 p.m. on March 27. Across MLB, 10 games were scheduled to start between 3 p.m. and 4:10 p.m., causing millions to flock to the app.  There was a cacophony of complaints on social media as customers were unable to watch or listen to their gam…
'I Don't Want To Die Here': CT Driver Went Nearly Double Speed Limit In Fatal Crash, Police Say 'I Don't Want To Die Here': CT Driver Went Nearly Double Speed Limit In Fatal Crash, Police Say
'I Don't Want To Die Here': CT Driver Went Nearly Double Speed Limit In Fatal Crash, Police Say A 22-year-old man from Connecticut is accused of killing a friend in a 2024 high-speed crash after losing control of his car while speeding around a curve, police said. Louis Marcantonio of Bethel was arrested Wednesday, March 26, and charged with reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, first-degree manslaughter, and four counts of reckless endangerment, according to the Connecticut State Police. Marcantonio is accused of causing the death of his 19-year-old friend, Maria Rita Cardoso Da Mata, a Central Connecticut State University student, in the April 2024 crash in Willington. A poli…
US-Canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression US-Canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression
Us-canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression Bookings for flights between the US and Canada have plummeted as President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian goods and challenges the country's sovereignty.  Airline capacity between the neighboring nations has been reduced through October, aviation data firm OAG said on Wednesday, Mar. 26. Forward bookings between the US and Canada are down more than 70% compared to 2024. The most significant cuts are hitting peak travel months in July and August, when millions of Canadian tourists traditionally head south of their border. "For all scheduled airlines operating…
Actress From Popular '90s Sitcom Dies At Age 58 Actress From Popular '90s Sitcom Dies At Age 58
Actress From Popular '90s Sitcom Dies At Age 58 One of the best-known cast members of a popular 1990s sitcom has died. Cindyana Santangelo was 58 years old. On Married ... With Children, she played the recurring role of The Jiggly Room dancer Sierra Madre under the name Cindyana Lair. First responders were called to her California property in Malibu on Monday, March 24 for an unspecified medical emergency, and she was then rushed to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead, according to TMZ.  An autopsy is pending. A New York native with the given name Cindy Lehrer, she was born in Manhattan in 1967, and grew up …
Pollen Bomb Could Hit Northeast Bringing Allergy Season From Hell, Experts Warn Pollen Bomb Could Hit Northeast Bringing Allergy Season From Hell, Experts Warn
Pollen Bomb Could Hit Northeast Bringing Allergy Season From Hell, Experts Warn If you live in the Northeast and suffer from seasonal allergies, it’s time to stock up on tissues. Allergy experts at Hackensack Meridian Health say the 2025 spring allergy season is shaping up to be one of the worst in recent memory, fueled by an unusually cold winter and warmer, drier weather ahead. This season has already kicked off with pollen counts 10 to 20 percent higher than average in some parts of the country, according to Dr. Leonard Bielory, allergist, immunologist, and professor of medicine at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. According to Dr. Bielory, trees across the N…
(Update) Stepmom Accused of Holding CT Man Captive For 20 Years Returns to Court Amid Outrage (Update) Stepmom Accused of Holding CT Man Captive For 20 Years Returns to Court Amid Outrage
(Update) Stepmom Accused of Holding CT Man Captive For 20 Years Returns to Court Amid Outrage Update: A judge ruled Friday, March 28, that Kimberly Sullivan must wear a GPS-monitoring device while out on bail.  Original: Donations continue to flood in for the 32-year-old man from Connecticut who was allegedly held captive inside a tiny room in a Waterbury home for two decades. The global outpouring of support comes as prosecutors seek harsher penalties for his stepmother, who is currently out on bail. Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury has raised nearly $200,000 on GoFundMe as of Thursday morning, March 27 — more than double its original goal. The funds will help cover the man's …
Toxic Chemical Found In Children's Jewelry Kits Triggers Massive Recall Toxic Chemical Found In Children's Jewelry Kits Triggers Massive Recall
Toxic Chemical Found In Children's Jewelry Kits Triggers Massive Recall A New Jersey toy company is recalling hundreds of thousands of children's jewelry design kits because the crafts have a toxic resin. LaRose Industries recalled about 224,100 Cra-Z-Art Gemex and Gel2Gem kits, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 27. The agency said the jewelry kits contain a chemical banned in children's products, violating the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. The resin, hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA), can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation or sensitization if not fully cured. "Once cured, the resin no longer presen…
Revamped Mega Millions Game Promises Better Odds, Boosted Prizes: Here's What's New Revamped Mega Millions Game Promises Better Odds, Boosted Prizes: Here's What's New
Revamped Mega Millions Game Promises Better Odds, Boosted Prizes: Here's What's New An updated Mega Millions game is set to launch with bigger prizes, better odds, and a higher starting jackpot of $50 million. Mega Millions announced the first major change to the game since 2017 in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The first drawing under the new structure will take place at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 8. The lottery game said the changes aim to bring higher non-jackpot payouts, improved odds, and faster-growing prizes. "Beyond big jackpots, players told us they want bigger non-jackpot prizes and that's exactly what this new game delivers," said Joshua Johnson, l…
Hidden Notes Found In Accused CEO Killer Luigi Mangione's Socks At Court Hearing Hidden Notes Found In Accused CEO Killer Luigi Mangione's Socks At Court Hearing
Hidden Notes Found In Accused CEO Killer Luigi Mangione's Socks At Court Hearing Accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione was found with notes hidden in a package of socks before a recent court appearance. Mangione, age 26, is charged with fatally shooting 50-year-old UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel in December ahead of an investor conference.  Two heart-shaped notes were tucked away inside the cardboard packaging of argyle socks delivered to Mangione by his defense team before his court appearance in New York City last month, "Secreted in the cardboard were two personal heart-shaped notes, one addressed to an unknown person named …
CT Exec Stole $28M from Major Candy Manufacturer In Years-Long Fraud Scheme: DOJ CT Exec Stole $28M from Major Candy Manufacturer In Years-Long Fraud Scheme: DOJ
CT Exec Stole $28M from Major Candy Manufacturer In Years-Long Fraud Scheme: DOJ A Connecticut man is facing federal charges after allegedly stealing more than $28 million from his employer in a years-long fraud scheme, federal authorities said.  Paul R. Steed, 58, of Stamford, was arrested after a federal grand jury returned a nine-count indictment charging him with wire fraud and tax evasion, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. He pleaded not guilty during a court appearance in Bridgeport and is currently being held in custody. According to the indictment, Steed worked remotely from Stamford for Mars Wrigley, a division of Mars Inc., where he served as global p…
Ed Sheeran Opening Pop-Up Pub In New England: See Why Your Old Phone Is The Cover Charge Ed Sheeran Opening Pop-Up Pub In New England: See Why Your Old Phone Is The Cover Charge
Ed Sheeran Opening Pop-Up Pub In New England: See Why Your Old Phone Is The Cover Charge A superstar singer known for a song reminiscing about a photograph now wants you to grab an old cellphone and come to his pop-up pub on the North Shore of Massachusetts. Ed Sheeran will open up the limited-time bar called "The Old Phone Pub", the singer-songwriter confirmed on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The pub will be in Ipswich, which shares a name with Sheeran's hometown in England. The pub will only stand for two days – Friday, Mar. 28, and Saturday, Mar. 29 – and is inspired by Sheeran's new song "Old Phone" from his latest album "Play". It's his fi…
RFK Jr. To Cut Around One-Quarter Of Federal Health Staff RFK Jr. To Cut Around One-Quarter Of Federal Health Staff
RFK Jr. To Cut Around One-Quarter Of Federal Health Staff Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is preparing to make significant reductions within the department, as reported in documents obtained by The Wall Street Journal.  The planned changes involve the elimination of at least 10,000 full-time positions across various departments responsible for critical functions such as disease outbreak response, insurance provision for low-income Americans, and drug approval, according to the story published Thursday morning, March 27. If enacted, these measures would result in the department losing nearly one-quarter of its personn…