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Constipated NJ Jewish Man Yanked From Plane Toilet With Pants Down As NY Pal Watched: Lawsuit
Two Jewish men from New York and New Jersey say they were humiliated, handcuffed, and searched after a bathroom break during a United Airlines flight led to them being removed by federal agents, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan. Yisroel Liebb, of New Jersey, says he was using the bathroom on United Flight 1601 from Tulum, Mexico to Houston on Jan. 28, when the pilot allegedly ripped open the door and pulled him out—with his pants still down and his genitals exposed to other passengers and crew, the suit says. Liebb had told a flight attendant he was experiencing co…
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Newly Released JFK Files Reveal CIA Power Struggles, Cold War Intrigue — But No Smoking Gun
More than six decades after President John F. Kennedy was gunned down in Dallas, newly unsealed government documents are pulling back the curtain on Cold War spycraft, internal power struggles, and long-whispered assassination plots. More than 77,000 pages of previously redacted records, ordered released last week by President Donald Trump, offer fresh insight into the JFK assassination and what the government knew but kept secret for years. It also provides a glimpse at the battle between Kennedy and the CIA. In reality, at least so far, no groundbreaking revelations have emerged to chall…
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Blaze Erupts At Epcot, Sends Smoke Towering Over Disney World
A fire erupted at Walt Disney World's Epcot Theme Park in Orlando, Florida, amid the busy spring break season. The blaze on Saturday night, March 22 created a tower of smoke and forced guests to be evacuated from a ride. The incident began in a backstage area behind the France Pavilion, where a walk-in cooler caught fire, Disney officials confirmed. The area is restricted to employees and not accessible to guests. The fire was quickly extinguished and did not spread beyond the immediate vicinity. No injuries were reported. Footage shared on social media shows thick black smoke rising from…
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Record Number Of Americans Have Second Job
A growing number of Americans are working multiple jobs, with new federal data showing that approximately 8.9 million people now hold a second job. This marks the highest rate since April 2009, during the Great Recession. At least 5 percent of the American workforce is now balancing multiple jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While inflation has slowed in recent months, financial pressures continue to drive workers toward additional employment. Rising Costs, Reduced Hours Among Key Factors Economic uncertainty, increased living expenses, and reduced work hours …
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CT Among 20 Most Innovative States, New Study Says: Here's Why
Several states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are setting the pace for US innovation by driving research, technology, and business growth, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 Most & Least Innovative States study on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The study evaluated all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 25 key factors, including STEM job concentration, research and development spending, and tech industry presence. Washington, DC, took WalletHub's top spot, driven by its high concentration of professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math. The nation's c…
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Pope Francis Returning To Vatican After Serious Pneumonia Scare, Doctors Say
Pope Francis is set to be released from the hospital after battling life-threatening health issues for weeks, his doctors say. Pope Francis will be discharged from Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Hospital on Sunday, March 23, after making a “steady and rapid” recovery from bilateral pneumonia, according to Vatican officials. The 88-year-old pontiff will return to his residence at Casa Santa Marta following his Sunday Angelus blessing, which he plans to deliver from a hospital window at noon. "The good news that I imagine the entire world is expecting is that tomorrow, the Holy Father will be disch…
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CT Aldi Stores Recall Cheese Over Possible Metal Contamination: FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall of a cheese sold at Aldi stores in Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania because of potential metal contamination. The recall affects 5,000 packages of Happy Farms Colby Jack Deli Sliced Cheese, which was distributed exclusively at Aldi locations in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio, according to the FDA. The voluntary recall was initiated after concerns that the cheese may contain steel fragments, the agency said. The impacted product carries the UPC code 4061463330840 and has expiration dates of July 1…
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3 Killed, 14 Injured In Shooting At Park In New Mexico
At least three people were killed and 14 injured in an overnight shooting at a park in New Mexico. It happened around 10 p.m. Friday, March 21, in Las Cruces near the parking lot of Young Park during a monthly gathering of car enthusiasts with about 200 attendees. The three dead are two 19-year-old men and one 16-year-old boy, the Las Cruces Police Department said. Their names have not yet been released. The injured range in age from 16 years to 36 years. No arrests have been made, but the Las Cruces PD stated it is "actively following multiple leads." Witnesses recounted a sudden e…
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Benadryl Recall Issued Over Packaging Flaw That Endangers Children,
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A recall has been issued for Benadryl due to a bottle safety flaw that could put children at risk of poisoning, officials said. Arsell Inc. is recalling about 2,300 bottles of Benadryl Liquid Elixir, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The Brooklyn, New York-based company issued the recall after discovering the 100-milliliter bottles' packaging wasn't child-resistant, violating federal safety regulations. The liquid allergy medication contains diphenhydramine, which must be packaged in a way that prevents children from acc…
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Family Driving In BMW Missing Over A Week After Storm Hits Grand Canyon
A family of three has been missing for over a week following their departure from the Grand Canyon. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona is actively seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Jiyeon Lee, age 33, her mother Taehee Kim, age 59, and her aunt Junghee Kim, age 54, all of South Korea. Their trip began from the Grand Canyon on Thursday, March 13, with plans to reach Las Vegas. The family was last seen traveling by road in a white BMW with California license plates. The sheriff’s office has acknowledged the occurrence of multiple vehicle collisions al…
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Elon Musk Says Tesla Vandalism Linked To Trans Activism Following Daughter’s Public Criticism
The same day that his trans daughter slammed him in a magazine interview, Elon Musk is linking the national spree of vandalism against Tesla cars and dealerships to trans activists. The billionaire tech mogul, now a central figure in former President Donald Trump’s fight against the bureaucratic state, took to X to amplify posts alleging that most suspects arrested in connection with the attacks are trans or nonbinary. What are the statistics on trans violence?The probability of a trans person being violent appears to be vastly higher than non-trans. Hormone injections cause …
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Iran Sent Hitmen To Kill NY Journalist: Two Mobsters Convicted In Foiled Plot
Two Eastern European mobsters were convicted in a chilling plot to assassinate an Iranian-American journalist on US soil—at the behest of the Iranian government. A Manhattan federal jury found Rafat Amirov, 46, of Iran, and Polad Omarov, 40, of Georgia, guilty on all five counts related to a murder-for-hire scheme targeting journalist and human rights activist Masih Alinejad on Thursday, March 20. The pair orchestrated the plan under orders from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), offering a hitman $500,000 to kill Alinejad outside her Brooklyn home, according to prosecutors. …
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Third Small Plane Crash In Three Months: Aircraft Flips On Landing In Pennsylvania, Police Say
Another small plane has crashed in Pennsylvania — this time flipping onto its roof while landing on a private airstrip in Berks County, Robeson Township police announced on Friday, March 21. It marks the third small aircraft crash in as many months across the state — the second this month. Officers were called to the first block of Pleasant Grove Road at 5:32 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, where they found a Maule M-7 aircraft overturned on the pilot’s property, according to Acting Police Chief Sgt. Jason Rimby. The pilot sustained a minor injury, police said. Crews from Gibraltar Fire Compa…
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TikTok Adding Amber Alerts To 'For You' Pages: How The App Could Help Save Lives
Amber alerts are now live on TikTok nationwide, putting urgent information about missing children directly in front of millions of users within seconds. TikTok announced it was launching amber alerts on "For You" pages in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The move is part of a partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Amber alerts were successfully tested in Texas, where alerts appeared in users' FYP feeds and were viewed more than 20 million times in just four months. The pilot program also sent more than 2.5 million people to the NCMEC's …
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Heathrow Airport Flights Resuming After London Power Station Fire (
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Flights resumed at Heathrow Airport in London after a massive fire at a nearby substation shut down power to two terminals. Heathrow announced the restart of flights in a Facebook update on Friday, Mar. 21. The airport was closed after the fire knocked out power, forcing more than 1,350 flights worldwide to be canceled or rerouted. The airport urged travelers not to head to Heathrow unless advised by their airline. "Our teams have worked tirelessly since the incident to ensure a speedy recovery," Heathrow posted. "We're now safely able to restart flights, prioritising repatriation and…
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Exploding Espresso Maker Handles Trigger Recall Of 12K+ Machines
Thousands of espresso machines sold at JCPenney and Best Buy are being recalled after reports of injuries from exploding brew cup handles, officials said. Sensio Inc. is recalling about 12,300 Bella Pro Series and Cooks Steam Espresso Makers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The recall was issued due to a defect that can cause the brew cup handle to eject forcefully, shattering the glass carafe and posing burn and laceration hazards. The recalled machines include the Bella Pro Series Steam Espresso Maker (model No. 90195) and Cook…
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These 68 Bridges Are At Risk Of Failure, NTSB Finds After Key Bridge Collapse
The catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland is sparking national concern as federal investigators warn that nearly 70 other bridges across the country could face a similar fate. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Thursday, March 20, recommended that 30 bridge owners conduct urgent vulnerability assessments after an investigation into the deadly collapse of the Key Bridge found it was nearly 30 times above the acceptable risk threshold for critical structures. Key Bridge collapse. Baltimore County PD According to the NTSB, 68 bri…
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Riders Suffer Broken Bones As Segway Scooters Fold Mid-Ride, Sparking Massive Recall
Two popular Segway electric scooters are being recalled after dozens of riders were injured when the handlebars or stem collapsed mid-ride, sending some crashing to the ground. More than 220,000 Segway Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP KickScooters are affected by the recall, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. Segway has received 68 reports of folding mechanism failures, according to the CPSC. The incidents include 20 injuries such as abrasions, bruises, lacerations, and broken bones. The scooters were sold at Best Buy, Costco, Walmar…
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: Sza Allegedly Scammed By Woman Wanted For $600K+ Hospital Fraud
A New Jersey woman accused of defrauding Pennsylvania hospitals out of more than $600,000 while raising money for assisted suicide has also been accused of scamming Grammy-winning singer SZA. Taleah McKnight, 30, also known as Abygail Brooks, Chemory Brooks, Taleah Brooks, Leah Osei, and Leah Javon has an active arrest warrant for theft by deception and theft of services, East Hempfield Township Police in Lancaster County announced and Daily Voice previously reported. McKnight has lived at addresses in Roselle Park and Rahway in Union County as well as Carteret, Middlesex County, New…
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America's Tallest Man Dies, Served As Sheriff's Deputy
The tallest man in America has died. George Bell, who measured 7 feet 8 inches and lived in Norfolk, Virginia, was 67 years old. From 2000 to 2014, he was a deputy with the Norfolk Sheriff's Office. "He was well known for many things, but for those who worked with him, he will be remembered for his kind and fun-loving personality," the Norfolk Sheriff's Office said. "He will always be considered a member of the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office family. Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to his friends and family during this difficult time." Bell, a native of Portsmouth, Vi…
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FBI Agent Who Criticized Trump Administration Arrested On Charges Of Leaking Confidential Info
A senior FBI special agent who publicly criticized the agency’s political impartiality during Donald Trump’s presidency has been arrested for allegedly disclosing classified information. Johnathan Buma is accused of sharing sensitive files, internal documents, and text messages with various associates, reportedly as part of a book he was writing about his experiences in the bureau, as revealed in court documents filed on Tuesday, March 18, in New York. He was arrested at JFK Airport in Queens on Monday, March 17. Authorities claim that starting in October 2023, Buma printed approximat…
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ICE Detains Georgetown Doctoral Student For Alleged Hamas Ties: Feds
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University academic, citing alleged ties to Hamas and the promotion of antisemitic propaganda, federal officials confirmed. The news was first reported by Politico and later confirmed by Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Suri's lawyer filed a suit fighting for his release, obtained by Politico. He was reportedly arrested by masked DHS agents Monday night, March 17, saying his visa had been revoked. “Suri was a foreign exchange student at Georgetown Uni…
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Harness Racer Hunter Myers Dies After Tragic Crash In Pennsylvania (
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The harness racing community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 27-year-old driver Hunter Myers, who died early Thursday morning, March 21, after suffering critical injuries in a racing accident at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in Washington, Pennsylvania. Myers, an Ohio native, was originally from Williamsport, Ohio, and later lived in Chagrin Falls. He attended Westfall High School and Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center, graduating in 2016, according to his social media. A lifelong horseman, Myers began driving Standardbred horses at just 5 years old and was competing p…
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Egg Smuggling Soars As US Prices Spike, Fentanyl Seizures Drop: CBP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is cracking down on a surprising contraband at the border—eggs. Egg-related seizures have surged 116% in the first two months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, with officials reporting 3,254 interceptions, according to CBP data. The spike comes as U.S. egg prices continue to soar, driven by a historic avian flu outbreak decimating poultry farms nationwide. Meanwhile, fentanyl seizures have fallen 32% year-over-year. While President Donald Trump has vowed to curb fentanyl trafficking, the more immediate smuggling crisis appears to be brea…
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Trump Admin Freezes $175M In Federal Funding To UPenn Over Transgender Athlete Policy
The Trump administration has paused $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania, citing the school’s controversial policies regarding transgender athletes, the president confirmed. The move comes as part of a broader crackdown on universities that violate an executive order signed last month, which bans transgender women and girls from competing in women’s sports. The order refers to transgender women as males. A Penn spokesperson told Fox News that the funding freeze is just a "taste" of what’s to come, warning that the school is at risk of losing all federal funding,…
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$100K Lottery Jackpot: Weston Player Wins Payday In New Game
It’s been a lucky week for two Connecticut residents, who won six-figure jackpots on a new scratch-off ticket on back-to-back days. One of the winning tickets was purchased Monday, March 17, in Westport while playing the new $10 "100X" scratch-off game. It was sold at Stop & Shop, 1790 Post Road East in Westport. Less than 24 hours later, fortune struck again in Rocky Hill when a player won $200,000 on another "100X" ticket. That ticket was bought at Krauser’s Food Store, 357 Cromwell Ave. in Rocky Hill. Both stores that sold the winning tickets will collect a $1,000 bonus for ea…
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Half-Sister Of Man Held Captive 20 Years In CT Home Speaks Out: 'I'm Disgusted'
The half-sister of a 32-year-old man who was imprisoned in a Connecticut home for two decades is speaking out against the stepmother who allegedly held him captive. "I have no kind words. I’m disgusted, I’m disappointed. How could you be such a monster?" she said on the "Chaz and AJ in the Morning" show. "How could you do that to a child?” Heather Tessman told WPLR's radio hosts that she had spent her adult life looking for her half-brother but couldn't find him. She was horrified when she saw reports last week of the hell he had endured while hidden away inside a home on Blake Street in Wa…
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Parakeets Talking May Unlock Breakthroughs In Speech Disorder, Stroke Therapies: Study
Parakeet brains and their ability to mimic human talking could help people suffering from speech disorders, according to a new study. For the first time, scientists at New York University's Grossman School of Medicine recorded brain activity in parakeets as the birds made sounds. The researchers' findings were published in the scientific journal Nature on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The NYU study found that parakeet brains generate patterns previously observed only in humans while speaking. The findings may help guide future treatments for speech disorders like apraxia, which affects spee…
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Devastated Mom Seeks Justice After 'Respectful' Son Stabbed To Death Outside Barclay's Center
A heartbroken mother is searching for answers and pleading for justice after her son was stabbed to death outside Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Micheal Arguy Hernandez, 27, was fatally stabbed after getting into a fight with four teenage boys outside the venue following a J-Hope concert at around 9 p.m. Friday, March 14, the NYPD said. Hernandez was stabbed multiple times in the abdomen near Atlantic and Flatbush avenues. Despite his injuries, Hernandez managed to walk a short distance before collapsing in the southbound lane of Flatbush Avenue. The young man, lovingly referred to as “Brookl…
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New England Museum Heist Crew Sentenced In Decades-Long Crime: Feds
It took them 20 years to steal it all—but just four weeks for a jury to take it back. Now, multiple members of the Pennsylvania-based museum heist crew are heading to prison. Thomas Trotta, 49, of Dunmore, was sentenced on Friday, March 14 to serve 96 months in prison, followed by supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,759,073 in restitution for his role in the massive multi-state theft operation targeting fine art, sports memorabilia, and historic artifacts worth over $4 million the FBI announced on Tuesday, March 18. Trotta and his co-conspirators carried out a string of museum heists …
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These Dog Breeds Are Most Popular In US, AKC Says: See Who's Surging Up The List
The French bulldog continues its dominance as the most popular dog breed in the US but an Italian challenger is rising up the charts. The American Kennel Club released its list of 2024's most popular dog breeds on Tuesday, Mar. 18. The French bulldog remained on top after ending the Labrador retriever's 31-year reign in 2022. Frenchies have surged in popularity over the past decade, climbing from No. 14 in 2012 to No. 2 in 2021 before claiming the top spot. The smaller breed known for its "signature bat ears" has been recognized by the AKC since 1898. While particularly common in citi…
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