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This Fairfield County City Ranks Among 50 'Most Stressful' In Nation This Fairfield County City Ranks Among 50 'Most Stressful' In Nation
This Fairfield County City Ranks Among 50 'Most Stressful' In Nation Two cities in Connecticut rank among the top 50 Most Stressed Cities in America, according to a new study by a financial website. One is in Fairfield County: Bridgeport ranked 33rd. The other is New Haven in New Haven County -- which ranked 41st based on an analysis that considered stress in four areas: the workplace, finances, family, and health and safety. The top-10 "most stressed cities" in America, according to the WalletHub analysis, were Detroit, Newark, Cleveland, Birmingham, Toledo, Baltimore, Wilmington, Milwaukee, Gulfport and St. Louis.  Bridgeport ranked 17th in wo…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Nearly 200K Birth Control Pills Recalled Nearly 200K Birth Control Pills Recalled
Nearly 200K Birth Control Pills Recalled Nearly 200,000 sample packs of birth Allergan birth control pills have been recalled after placebos were placed out of order, which could lead to an unexpected pregnancy. Officials announced this week that the company is recalling almost 170,000 pills after active capsules and placebos were placed out of order, causing a potential risk to those using the sample packs. The packs are marked as Taytullla Softgel Capsules with the lot number 5620706 and have a May 2019 expiration date. The company issued its national recall after a doctor reported a sample pack containing the first four days o…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Unknown Virus Results In Around 40 Illnesses At WestConn Unknown Virus Results In Around 40 Illnesses At WestConn
Unknown Virus Results In Around 40 Illnesses At WestConn A viral-like illness on both its campuses has resulted in about 40 students at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury becoming ill, the university said in a statement. As a result, WCSU is conducting what it called "a deep clean of common areas" on Saturday and Sunday. While the source of the illness has not been identified, symptoms are diarrhea and vomiting. The university said it is working with the Department Public Health and the Danbury Health Department. Because that includes the cafeterias, extra shuttles are being made available for trips to food service to mid…

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by Daily Voice
News
Day Care Owner In Fairfield Sentenced For Killing Child With Benadryl Day Care Owner In Fairfield Sentenced For Killing Child With Benadryl
Day Care Owner In Fairfield Sentenced For Killing Child With Benadryl The owner of a Fairfield daycare who was accused of killing a 4-month-old Shelton boy with Benadryl, was sentenced to 30 months in prison, according to the Fairfield State Attorney's Office. Carol Cardillo, 53, pleaded no contest to second-degree manslaughter in November, was charged last September in connection with the March 22, 2016, death of Adam Seagull, who died at her Edgewood Road home in Fairfield. Investigators said she had given the boy Benadryl before putting him down for a nap. "This was a difficult and emotional case for all," said Assistant State Attorney Colleen Zi…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
New Canaan Rallies To Support Family After Death Of 10-Year-Old Boy New Canaan Rallies To Support Family After Death Of 10-Year-Old Boy
New Canaan Rallies To Support Family After Death Of 10-Year-Old Boy NEW CANAAN, Conn. — The community of New Canaan is rallying to help a local family after a 10-year-old died of complications from the flu.  Nico Mallozzi, a 10-year-old fourth-grader at West Elementary School, died unexpectedly Sunday after falling ill during a trip to Buffalo, N.Y., for a hockey tournament. The cause of death was sepsis as a complication of Influenza B and pneumonia.  "The Mallozzi family has just encountered a loss that no family should ever have to endure. Please join us in helping support the family as they cope with their unimaginable grief," said a GoFundMe …

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Stony Hill Firefighters Find High Level Of Carbon Monoxide In Bethel Home Stony Hill Firefighters Find High Level Of Carbon Monoxide In Bethel Home
Stony Hill Firefighters Find High Level Of Carbon Monoxide In Bethel Home BETHEL, Conn. — Firefighters responding to a carbon monoxide alarm found very high levels of the deadly gas inside a home on Adams Drive in Bethel early Tuesday, according to a Facebook post from the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company. Rescue 2 responded to the home off Route 6 at 4:50 a.m. and found dangerous levels of carbon monoxide due to a faulty furnace, the Facebook post said.  Crews ventilated the house, and the homeowner contacted a repairman.  Related story: As Temps Drop In Connecticut, Risk Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Rises "Thank goodness for working CO alarms! If you hav…

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by Karen Tensa