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Amazon Workers Go On Strike, Protest In 20 Nations, Including US Amazon Workers Go On Strike, Protest In 20 Nations, Including US
Amazon Workers Go On Strike, Protest In 20 Nations, Including US Amid the busiest shopping weekend of the holiday season, workers for Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, have gone on strike. Protesting under the banner of “Make Amazon Pay.” employees have walked off the job across six continents in 20 countries, including the United States. The strike is scheduled to last from Black Friday on Nov. 29 through Cyber Monday, Dec. 2, the UNI Global Union announced, saying protests will be held in majors cities in the US, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, India, Brazil and elsewhere. The strike could cause customers' holiday deliveries …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Recall Issued For Multiple Eye Ointment Brands Due To Possible Risk Of Infection Recall Issued For Multiple Eye Ointment Brands Due To Possible Risk Of Infection
Recall Issued For Multiple Eye Ointment Brands Due To Possible Risk Of Infection A recall has been issued for multiple brands of eye ointment products due to the "lack of sterility assurance at the facility" of the manufacturer during an inspection conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). "For those patients who use these products, there is a potential risk of eye infections or related harm," the FDA said. "These products are intended to be sterile. Ophthalmic drug products pose a potentially heightened risk of harm to users because drugs applied to the eyes bypass some of the body’s natural defenses."  Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd. is voluntarily recalling…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
COVID-19: There's No Link Between Vaccines, 'Sudden Deaths,' New Research Finds COVID-19: There's No Link Between Vaccines, 'Sudden Deaths,' New Research Finds
Covid-19: There's No Link Between Vaccines, 'Sudden Deaths,' New Research Finds Brand-new research says there's no link between COVID-19 vaccinations and "unexplained sudden deaths." The findings by the Indian Council of Medical Research also showed that the receipt of two doses of a vaccine lowered the odds of unexplained sudden death. The study was conducted at 47 hospitals across India and involved apparently healthy individuals aged 18-45 years without any known co-morbidity, who suddenly died of unexplained causes from October 2021 to March 2023. Researchers pointed to other factors for sudden deaths, including past hospitalization for COVID, …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
COVID-19: These Are Most Likely Symptoms Of New Pirola Variant Spreading In US COVID-19: These Are Most Likely Symptoms Of New Pirola Variant Spreading In US
Covid-19: These Are Most Likely Symptoms Of New Pirola Variant Spreading In US The most likely symptoms of a new COVID-19 variant with around 30 mutations are expected to be similar to the highly contagious Omicron strain based on reports so far. COVID-related hospitalizations have increased in the US for six straight weeks, with a 19-percent increase reported in the most recent week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The BA.2.86 strain, known as Pirola, has now been identified in five states: New York, Texas, Michigan, Virginia, and Ohio. The strain was first detected in Israel around Sunday, Aug. 20, and cases have also been identif…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Drug-Resistant Skin Infection Never Before Seen In US Detected In NY Severe Drug-Resistant Skin Infection Never Before Seen In US Detected In NY
Severe Drug-Resistant Skin Infection Never Before Seen In US Detected In NY A severe drug-resistant skin infection has been detected for the first time in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The cases of tinea caused by Trichophyton indotineae were diagnosed in women ages 28 and 47 in New York City who experienced lesions on their neck, abdomen, thighs, and buttocks, the CDC said. "A New York City dermatologist notified public health officials of two patients who had severe tinea that did not improve with oral terbinafine treatment, raising concern for potential T. indotineae infection," the CDC said in a…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
COVID-19: ‘Arcturus' Now Labeled A 'Variant Of Interest'; Here Are Symptoms COVID-19: ‘Arcturus' Now Labeled A 'Variant Of Interest'; Here Are Symptoms
Covid-19: ‘Arcturus' Now Labeled A 'Variant Of Interest'; Here Are Symptoms A new highly contagious COVID-19 variant that evolved from the Omicron strain has now been labeled "a variant of interest" by the World Health Organization. Arcturus, officially known as XBB.1.16, accounts for 14.6 percent of cases in the US, according to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) variant tracker. After first being detected in New York in January, cases of XBB.1.16 have now been reported in 33 countries, according to the WHO, as well as 31 states in America. The highest number of Arcturus cases in the US have been reported in New York, New Jersey, and…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: New ‘Arcturus' Variant Causing Symptom Not Typically Seen COVID-19: New ‘Arcturus' Variant Causing Symptom Not Typically Seen
Covid-19: New ‘Arcturus' Variant Causing Symptom Not Typically Seen A new COVID-19 variant fueling a rise in cases is causing a new symptom that has not been associated with the virus during the three-plus years of the pandemic. The so-called Arcturus strain — officially known as XBB.1.16 — is believed to be one of the most infectious versions of the Omicron variant to date.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) variant tracker, XBB.1.16 United States cases have doubled in the last week. Itchy, red eyes not seen in earlier waves "are symptoms of the new Omicron variant," according to a brand-new report by the Mayo Clinic. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Highly-Infectious 'Arcturus' Variant Now Identified In 27 States, Including CT COVID-19: Highly-Infectious 'Arcturus' Variant Now Identified In 27 States, Including CT
Covid-19: Highly-Infectious 'Arcturus' Variant Now Identified In 27 States, Including CT Click here for a new, updated story - COVID-19: New ‘Arcturus' Variant Causing Symptom Not Typically Seen A new COVID-19 variant first detected in New York in January has now been identified in 27 states. The so-called Arcturus strain — officially known as XBB.1.16 — is believed to be one of the most infectious versions of Omicron to date.  Shortly after the World Health Organization began monitoring the variant in late March, cases had been reported in about two dozen countries. Arcturus has been sparking a surge of cases in India, prompting  Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
3 Students From Sacred Heart U, University Of New Haven ID'd As Those Killed In Crash 3 Students From Sacred Heart U, University Of New Haven ID'd As Those Killed In Crash
3 Students From Sacred Heart U, University Of New Haven ID'd As Those Killed In Crash Authorities have identified the three people who died following a two-car crash in Western Massachusetts. The victims were identified as Prem Kumar Reddy Goda, age 27, Pavani Gullapally, age 22, and Sai Narasimha Patamsetti, age 22, the Berkshire District Attorney's Office reports. All three were pronounced dead at the scene.  Authorities determined all three were international students from India who were studying in Connecticut at either the University of New Haven or Sacred Heart University in the town of Fairfield. The crash occurred when a northbound Toyota Si…

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by David Cifarelli
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COVID-19: Return Of Mask Mandates? Uncertainty Surrounds Climb In Omicron-Fueled Reinfections COVID-19: Return Of Mask Mandates? Uncertainty Surrounds Climb In Omicron-Fueled Reinfections
Covid-19: Return Of Mask Mandates? Uncertainty Surrounds Climb In Omicron-Fueled Reinfections More places are bringing back indoor mask mandates as the now dominant COVID-19 Omicron strain is not only reinfecting many who have already had the virus but those who have been vaccinated and boosted. The BA.5 variant (the official name for Omicron) made up about 65 percent of US cases in the weeklong period ending Saturday, July 16, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And the wave is being felt nationwide. The Staten Island Ferry has reduced service due to an increasing number of workers being out sick. In Boston, with cases up around 40 percent in a…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
COVID-19: Newly Emerging Omicron Mutant Strain Sparking Concerns Among Scientists COVID-19: Newly Emerging Omicron Mutant Strain Sparking Concerns Among Scientists
Covid-19: Newly Emerging Omicron Mutant Strain Sparking Concerns Among Scientists More people are contracting the Omicron strain of COVID-19 multiple times in quicker sequences compared to other subvariants, and a newly emerging mutant of the strain is sparking concerns among scientists. The BA.5 strain is now the most dominant COVID variant in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  A new mutation of the Omicron strain -- identified as BA.2.75 -- is being described as perhaps the most contagious yet. "Previous infections from Omicron are not giving us the same antibody protection against the newer variants," Dr. Alok Patel of St…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Meet Willow: White House Has A Cat For First Time In More Than 12 Years Meet Willow: White House Has A Cat For First Time In More Than 12 Years
Meet Willow: White House Has A Cat For First Time In More Than 12 Years Call it the Oval Pawffice. First lady Jill Biden announced that America’s first family has welcomed Willow, a 2-year-old, gray-and-white feline to the White House, making her the first cat in the Oval Office in more than a decade. Biden, a community college professor, said that she named the cat after her hometown of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. “A farm cat from Pennsylvania, Willow made quite an impression on Dr. Biden in 2020 when she jumped up on the stage and interrupted her remarks during a campaign stop," Biden spokesperson Michael LaRosa said. "Seeing their immediate bond, the owner…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: 'Stealth Omicron,' A New Version Of Variant, Identified In US COVID-19: 'Stealth Omicron,' A New Version Of Variant, Identified In US
Covid-19: 'Stealth Omicron,' A New Version Of Variant, Identified In US A new sub-variant of the dominant COVID-19 Omicron strain could be on the rise, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The new strain, dubbed the “stealth” Omicron variant because it’s difficult to identify due to a lack of certain genetic characteristics, appears to be on the rise, with confirmed cases of the virus in at least 40 countries, including the United States. According to the WHO, Omicron, which is known as B.1.1.529, has three sub-variants: the original BA.1 that remains the dominant strain, the “stealth” BA.2, which is picking up steam, and the more elusive BA.3. Re…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Newly Discovered Strain Could Be Worse Than Delta Variant, Scientists Fear COVID-19: Newly Discovered Strain Could Be Worse Than Delta Variant, Scientists Fear
Covid-19: Newly Discovered Strain Could Be Worse Than Delta Variant, Scientists Fear Updated story - COVID-19: New Variant's 50 Mutations Make It Different From Original Virus, NIH Director Says A new COVID-19 variant that could be worse than the Delta strain is sparking concerns among scientists. The B.1.1.529 strain, now known as Omicron, could become a "variant of concern" as soon as Friday, Nov. 26, when the World Health Organization holds an emergency meeting. It is now spreading rapidly in parts of South Africa after first being detected in neighboring Botswana.  The new variant has already shown a large number of mutations, and scientists fear it…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Cape Cod Cluster Among Vaccinated Led To Mask Shift; 'The War Has Changed' CDC Says COVID-19: Cape Cod Cluster Among Vaccinated Led To Mask Shift; 'The War Has Changed' CDC Says
Covid-19: Cape Cod Cluster Among Vaccinated Led To Mask Shift; 'The War Has Changed' CDC Says A cluster of hundreds of COVID-19 cases on Cape Cod, many involving vaccinated people, prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to change its policy on mask-wearing this week. The July 4th outbreak in Provincetown, Massachusetts showed that vaccinated people infected with the Delta variant could spread the virus. A total of nearly 900 infections have been linked to the cluster. The high viral load of the Delta variant, which was first discovered in India late last year, makes it possible for vaccinated who become infected through breakthrough cases to spread the virus i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Delta Variant As Contagious As Chickenpox, Internal CDC Document Says COVID-19: Delta Variant As Contagious As Chickenpox, Internal CDC Document Says
Covid-19: Delta Variant As Contagious As Chickenpox, Internal CDC Document Says The Delta variant, which now accounts for about 85 percent of new COVID-19 cases in the United States, is as contagious as chickenpox, according to internal documents by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). Details of those documents were reported on Friday, July 30 by both The Washington Post and New York Times. The high viral load of the Delta variant makes it possible for vaccinated who become infected through breakthrough cases to spread the virus in some cases, the CDC now says. “We have studies that have now shown that even on the first swab on somebody with a…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
COVID-19: New Variant May Be More Resistant To Vaccines Than Other Strains, Scientists Say COVID-19: New Variant May Be More Resistant To Vaccines Than Other Strains, Scientists Say
Covid-19: New Variant May Be More Resistant To Vaccines Than Other Strains, Scientists Say A new strain of the COVID-19 virus may be more resistant to vaccines than other variants, scientists are now warning. The C.37 strain, known as the Lambda variant, was first identified in Peru in December 2020, when it accounted for less than one percent of new cases. It now accounts for about 80 percent of new infections in Peru and has spread to about 27 countries in the last month, according to a report in the Financial Times. The World Health Organization said the strain carries a number of mutations that may have prompted potential increased transmissibility or possible increased resi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Vaccinated NY Resident Tests Positive For Delta Variant COVID-19: Vaccinated NY Resident Tests Positive For Delta Variant
Covid-19: Vaccinated NY Resident Tests Positive For Delta Variant A vaccinated New York resident has tested positive for the Delta strain of COVID-19. The positive result in the Hudson Valley resident was confirmed Monday, June 28 in Ulster County. The strain, first detected in India in December 2020, now makes up 90 percent of new cases in the United Kingdom and 20 percent of new cases in the United States. Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan said word came from the New York State Health Department and that the person has recovered. "This incident is a critical reminder that while we have made great strides in fighting this virus, we are not out of the wo…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: CDC Issues New Travel Guidance For Americans COVID-19: CDC Issues New Travel Guidance For Americans
Covid-19: CDC Issues New Travel Guidance For Americans The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has issued new COVID-19 travel guidance for Americans. The guidance "better differentiate countries with severe outbreak situations" from those where the virus is "sustained, but controlled." The CDC has grouped countries into four levels, with those in Level 4, the highest threat level. In those countries, there have been 500 cases for every 100,000 residents in the last 28 days. Brazil and India are among the Level 4 countries. The CDC is advising Americans to avoid traveling to Level 4 countries. Those in Level 3, with a high…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
COVID-19: More Contagious Variant From India Now Spreading In United States COVID-19: More Contagious Variant From India Now Spreading In United States
Covid-19: More Contagious Variant From India Now Spreading In United States The more transmittable COVID-19 strain that came to the United States from India is becoming more prevalent as the country continues its recovery from the pandemic. New data found that the India variant is rapidly spreading across the US and now makes up approximately 7 percent of all new COVID-19 cases, according to a new report on Outbreak.info. At the beginning of May, the India variant only accounted for approximately 1 percent of new cases. The data shows that the variant - which is believed to be at least 60 percent more transmissible than the original strain from Wuhan, China - pea…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: First Case Of 'Variant Of Concern' From India Found In US COVID-19: First Case Of 'Variant Of Concern' From India Found In US
Covid-19: First Case Of 'Variant Of Concern' From India Found In US As COVID-19 deaths mount in India, health officials in the United States are now contending with a new strain of the virus that has been reported stateside. One day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the COVID-19 variant from India was a “cause of global concern,” it was announced that the strain had spread to dozens of countries, including the United States. The so-called B.1617 variant made its first domestic appearance after it was discovered in a patient in Arizona being treated for COVID. According to researchers, the India variant, like several others that have …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: This Vacation Destination Offering Vaccinations To Visitors In Push To Lure Tourists COVID-19: This Vacation Destination Offering Vaccinations To Visitors In Push To Lure Tourists
Covid-19: This Vacation Destination Offering Vaccinations To Visitors In Push To Lure Tourists If you are dreaming of the white sands of the Maldives Islands and don't have a COVID-19 vaccine, no problem. The island is offering travelers vaccinations on arrival. In an interview on CNBC on Wednesday, April 14, the country's Tourism Minister Abdulla Mausoom told the network that the offer is part of its "3V" initiative aimed at drawing tourists to the hard-hit island resort located southwest of Sri Lanka and India. The strategy, Mausoom said, is to "visit, vaccinate, and vacation." Currently, visitors to the islands must provide a negative polymerase chain reaction test and proof of h…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
COVID-19: First Case Of 'Double Mutant' Variant Detected In US COVID-19: First Case Of 'Double Mutant' Variant Detected In US
Covid-19: First Case Of 'Double Mutant' Variant Detected In US A new “double mutant” variant of the COVID-19 virus that could potentially be more infectious has been confirmed for the first time in the United States, raising red flags for researchers. The Stanford Clinical Virology Lab identified one case of the new variant — which first emerged in India — in California, officials announced to the San Fransisco Chronicle over the weekend. At least seven other purported cases of the same variant are also under investigation in the Bay Area. According to officials, the new strain has been dubbed the “double mutant” because it carries two mutations in…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Here's Why Those Who Wear Glasses Are Much Less Likely To Get Virus, Researchers Say COVID-19: Here's Why Those Who Wear Glasses Are Much Less Likely To Get Virus, Researchers Say
Covid-19: Here's Why Those Who Wear Glasses Are Much Less Likely To Get Virus, Researchers Say New research suggests that a common accessory that is already worn by millions of people can make the wearer three times less likely to catch COVID-19. While face masks have been found to reduce the risk of catching or spreading COVID-19 through the mouth and nose, not much research has been done on how to keep the virus from entering via people’s eyes. However, a recent study found that people who wear glasses at least 8 hours a day are two to three times less likely to catch COVID-19 than people who are not wearing them. The same level of protection applies to people who wear sunglasses …

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
COVID-19: Layoffs Soar As Companies Brace For Years Of Disruption Due To Pandemic COVID-19: Layoffs Soar As Companies Brace For Years Of Disruption Due To Pandemic
Covid-19: Layoffs Soar As Companies Brace For Years Of Disruption Due To Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has forced tens of thousands out of work, some of whom will have no job to return to once the virus has run its course in this country. Numerous industries will be permanently changed by the virus after thousands were furloughed or laid off while companies made the necessary audibles to stay afloat during the pandemic. Some companies that vowed to return furloughed employees back to work have also announced that they will drastically be reducing their workforces in an effort to keep costs down to account for financial losses that were accrued due to the COVID-19 outbr…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Will You Get A Coronavirus Vaccine? Here's Percentage Who Said Yes In New Survey COVID-19: Will You Get A Coronavirus Vaccine? Here's Percentage Who Said Yes In New Survey
Covid-19: Will You Get A Coronavirus Vaccine? Here's Percentage Who Said Yes In New Survey Based on a survey of 20,000 worldwide conducted by the World Economic Forum, about three-quarters of people say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if one was available.  Among that 74 percent, 37 percent "strongly agree" that they will get a vaccine, while 37 percent somewhat agree.  In the United States, 67 percent of those polled would get an inoculation against COVID-19 if one were available. The most common concern amongst those who had trepidations about a vaccine were possible side effects.  Except for the U.S., all of the countries most willing to take a vaccine are t…

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by Christina Coulter
Sports
Brunswick School Graduates Help Georgetown Soccer Team Win National Title Brunswick School Graduates Help Georgetown Soccer Team Win National Title
Brunswick School Graduates Help Georgetown Soccer Team Win National Title It came down to penalties and a miraculous save by a freshman keeper, but three former high school soccer standouts from the area helped lead Georgetown University to the school’s first national championship. Pleasantville’s Dante Polvara, Rye’s Will Sands, who both graduated from the Brunswick School in Greenwich, and Thornwood’s Jack Beer, who was a former captain at Byram Hills High School, took center stage during the biggest game of their lives, helping the Hoyas win 7-6 in penalty kicks against No. 1 Virginia in a game played Sunday night, Dec. 15 in Cary, North Carolina. It was a thr…

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by Zak Failla
News
Exhibition Earns Fairfield Museum National Award Exhibition Earns Fairfield Museum National Award
Exhibition Earns Fairfield Museum National Award An exhibition on refugees and immigrants at the Fairfield Museum & History Center won a national award. The museum received an Award of Excellence for the exhibition An American Story: Finding Home in Fairfield County from the American Association for State and Local History—AASLH.  The recognition is for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history. A series of photographic portraits and biographical narratives, An American Story honored the centennial of the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants.  The exhibit…

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by Donna Christopher
News
Man Admits To 'Provisional Credit' Fraud Scheme Targeting Indians Man Admits To 'Provisional Credit' Fraud Scheme Targeting Indians
Man Admits To 'Provisional Credit' Fraud Scheme Targeting Indians A citizen of India living illegally in the country has admitted to running a “provisional credit” fraud scheme to steal nearly a million dollars from more than 400 victims. Kishore Babu Ammisetti, a citizen of India last known to live in Connecticut pleaded guilty in Bridgeport district court to one count of bank fraud stemming from a “provisional credit” scheme, U.S. Attorney John Durham announced this week. Ammisetti, 30, admitted to using Facebook Marketplace and other media to victimize his victims, who were primarily of Indian descent by advertising items for sale or rooms for rent.&nb…

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by Zak Failla
News
Greenwich Lawyer Paid India Government $2M Bribe For New Cognizant Office Complex, Feds Charge Greenwich Lawyer Paid India Government $2M Bribe For New Cognizant Office Complex, Feds Charge
Greenwich Lawyer Paid India Government $2M Bribe For New Cognizant Office Complex, Feds Charge A Greenwich lawyer conspired to pay government officials in India a $2 million bribe to pave the way for an office complex there when he was the chief legal officer of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp, a federal indictment charges. Steven Schwartz, 51, and former Cognizant president Gordon Coburn, 55, of Beaver Creek, Colorado, approved the payoff to secure the necessary permits for construction, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Craig Carpenito said Friday. To cover up the scheme, the pair and others “agreed that a third-party construction company would obtain the permit by making the illega…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
Brother Of Ridgefield Man Dies After Fall While Hiking Brother Of Ridgefield Man Dies After Fall While Hiking
Brother Of Ridgefield Man Dies After Fall While Hiking A 43-year-old man from Westchester died after losing his footing while hiking on a mountain in the state of Washington. James Rothwell, who grew up in Mount Pleasant and graduated from Westlake High School in 1992, was with two other hikers on Buck Mountain in Chelan County, when he fell about 50 feet on Saturday, Aug. 4, according to the Seattle Times. After obtaining a bachelor of science degree in environmental studies from SUNY Plattsburgh, Rothwell moved to Washington state and had lived there for the past 20 years. Rothwell climbed Mount McKinley four years ago. In addition to hikin…

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by Joe Lombardi