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Southwest Airlines Sued, Frontier Fined For Chronic Flight Delays: Feds
The federal government is suing Southwest Airlines and fined Frontier Airlines, accusing the carriers of illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights and causing significant problems for travelers. The U.S. Department of Transportation filed a lawsuit against Southwest on Wednesday, Jan. 15, the DOT said in a news release. The suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California seeks maximum civil penalties against the airline. Federal regulators said they're cracking down on "unrealistic scheduling practices" by Southwest. "Airlines have a l…
Obituaries
Woman Who Died Aboard Flight Into Boston Logan Airport ID'd
The person who died while on a flight from Paris to Boston has been identified as a 53-year-old woman from Kansas, authorities said. Barbara Dipoli, of Topeka, Kansas, died on an Air France Flight on Tuesday, Dec. 14, after suffering a medical episode, Massachusetts State Police said. In a statement to NBC Boston, Air France said a doctor on the flight had attempted to save her life. Air France confirms that a customer on flight AF334 from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Boston on 14 January 2025 was taken ill during the flight. Despite the assistance of a doctor on board, the…
Police & Fire
69-Year-Old Storrs Woman ID'd As Victim In Fatal Mansfield Crash After Van Hits Tree
A 69-year-old Connecticut woman was killed earlier this week when her car went off of a road and crashed into a tree, police said. Jen Webster, of Storrs, lost control of her Honda Odyssey on Chaffiteeville Road in Mansfield a little after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, and hit a tree, Connecticut State Police said. Officials pronounced her dead at the scene. Authorities are not sure what caused her to veer from the road. Investigators urge anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about it to contact Trooper Shane Bowes at 860-896-3200 or Shane.Bowes@ct.go…
Business
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News
Missing RI Officer Found Dead In CT
A Connecticut man who works as a police sergeant in Rhode Island was found dead at a town hall in Windham County this week after having been reported missing, Daily Voice has learned. Scituate (Rhode Island) Police Sgt. Jason Riquier, 47, was discovered in a vehicle at the Sterling Town Hall on Monday, Jan. 13, law enforcement sources familiar with the incident confirmed. The circumstances surrounding his death have not been disclosed. Riquier was reported missing from his Plainfield home on Sunday. He had lived in the town for 16 years with his wife, Rachael. Posted by Rachael An…
Business
JetBlue Adds Flight Between BDL And JFK, Increasing Options From Major Northeast Hubs
A flight from Connecticut to New York City? It'll be possible soon through JetBlue. The airline is expanding its Northeast flight network for summer 2025, JetBlue said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The new flights will take off from Boston and several New York City-area airports. John F. Kennedy International Airport will offer year-round flights to Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks, CT, and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) in Warwick, RI. The once-daily trips will begin on Wednesday, Apr. 30. JetBlue said the two flights to …
News
Israel, Hamas Agree To Ceasefire, Hostage Deal
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage-release deal after 15 months of war, according to multiple reports, citing senior sources in the White House. Around 30 hostages are expected to be released in the initial phase of the agreement, according to CNN. There are seven Americans being held, two of whom are expected to be free in the first phase, according to Axios. Hundreds of incarcerated Palestinians being held by Israel are expected to be released in the initial phase, CNN reports. It's unclear when the ceasefire will start. The agreement, reached on Wednes…
News
FDA Bans Red No. 3 Due To Cancer Concerns About Artificial Coloring In Many Foods
The Food and Drug Administration has officially banned Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that gives certain foods their vivid cherry-red hue, due to cancer concerns in lab animals. The FDA revoked the authorization for the coloring's use in food products, oral drugs, and dietary supplements, the agency said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Manufacturers have until Friday, Jan. 15, 2027, to remove Red Dye 3 from food products and Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2028, for drugs. Products made before these deadlines may still appear on shelves if they were manufactured before …
Police & Fire
CT Teens Made Homemade Explosives, 1 Seriously Hurt When DIY Bomb Exploded Early: Police
Two Fairfield County teens face charges after a homemade explosives experiment ended with one of them suffering severe hand injuries, police said. Nathaniel Lennon, 19, and Daniel Calarco, 18, both of Fairfield, are accused of making four homemade explosive devices and detonating three of them at the Pine Creek Marsh in December, according to police. The incident came to light after the teens told doctors at an area hospital about the explosives while seeking treatment for Lennon’s injured hand, which was hurt when one of the devices exploded prematurely, police said. The devices were made …
Business
'Making Waves': Great Wolf Lodge Near Foxwoods Sets Opening Date For $300M Resort
A new indoor water park near Foxwoods Resort Casino has set a date for when families can start enjoying splash-filled adventures. Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket, a 92,000-square-foot park on 13 acres next to Foxwoods, will open on Friday, May 23, Great Wolf Resorts said. The $300 million resort is part of a partnership with the Pequot tribe, promising year-round indoor water fun and family-friendly attractions. Foxwoods posted an Instagram video, giving a sneak peek of the park's progress on Tuesday, Jan. 14. "🌊🐺 Making waves with our newest addition!" said Foxwoods. "We're t…
Business
Crafting Trouble: Joann Declares Bankruptcy For Second Time In Less Than 12 Months
Arts and crafts retailer Joann is declaring bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year, officials said. Joann filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a Delaware court, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The chain known for sewing and other craft materials said the move will help facilitate a sale to maximize the business's value. Interim CEO Michael Prendergast said the bankruptcy declaration was necessary despite the chain's efforts to drastically improve its financial health. "Since becoming a private company in April [2024], the Board and management team h…
Weather
Here's Projected Timing, Tracks For Back-To-Back Winter Storms
An extended stretch of wintry weather will include multiple storm threats in the coming days. The first system will move from the west to the east, bringing a mix of rain, sleet, and snow Friday night, Jan. 17 into Saturday, Jan. 18. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.) More widespread wintry travel possible from a separate system Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20. It will range from the coastal to the interior Southeast. (Click on the second image above.) "At this time, most likely snow will have departed Washington, D.C., in time for…
News
Vicious Norovirus Strain Driving Surge In US Outbreaks: What To Know
A highly contagious strain of norovirus, GII.17, is rapidly spreading across the United States, fueling an unusually high number of outbreaks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Key Facts Record Outbreaks: The CDC reported 91 suspected or confirmed norovirus outbreaks in the first week of December, the highest for this time of year in recent history. Dominant Strain: GII.17 accounts for nearly 70 percent of US cases and has driven a similar surge in Britain. Foodborne Threats: Contaminated oysters from a Los Angeles event sickened at least 80 people. Recall…
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Jan. 14 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $95M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing with a recently reset jackpot. The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Jan. 14 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $95 million, with an estimated cash option of $41.3 million, a far cry from the $1.22 billion prize that was won by a California resident late last month. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 04-14-35-49-62 with a Mega Ball of 06 and a Megaplier of 3X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next…
Police & Fire
CT Firefighters Rescue Dog From Burning Home
Firefighters in Hartford County rescued a dog from a burning home on Tuesday, Jan. 14, saving the pooch before flames consumed the property. Crews were called to a home at 69 Fleming Road in Manchester just before 2:30 p.m. They arrived to find smoke billowing from the roofline. The family escaped mostly unharmed. Paramedics examined one person for smoke inhalation at the scene, but they did not need to be hospitalized. Firefighters battled inside and rescued the dog, returning it to its owners unharmed. To ventilate the smoke, crews cut holes in the roof and brought the fire under …
News
IRS Sending $2.4B In Unclaimed Stimulus Payments: Here's Who's Eligible
Around $2.4 billion in automatic payments will be issued to nearly one million taxpayers, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The agency said they will go to those who missed out on claiming the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit. These payments, with a maximum of $1,400 per individual, aim to ensure eligible Americans receive money they may have overlooked when filing their tax returns. Automatic Payments, Eligibility No action is required for eligible taxpayers to receive the payments, which will be issued automatically. The funds, based on IRS data, will be sent via …
News
$1M Lottery Jackpot: CT Winner Planning 'Nice Lunch,' Investments With Cash
A Connecticut woman had a little fun with the Massachusetts State Lottery when she told them she planned to enjoy a nice lunch with the $1 million jackpot she claimed this week. Helena Greenleaf, of Thompson, won the seven-figure prize playing the “$2,500,000 Merry & Bright” game, a holiday-themed $10 scratch-off ticket. Related: $10.8 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Wilton She elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. Outside of that lunch, Greenleaf said she'll invest her winnings. She bought the ticket at C…
News
Man Killed In CT Home Explosion ID'd As 56-Year-Old
Police have identified the man who died following an explosion and fire at his Connecticut home over the weekend. Thomas Cianciola, 56, of Waterbury, died on Sunday, Jan. 12, after an explosion at his 220 Horseshoe Drive home, authorities said on Tuesday. The fire was reported around 5:45 p.m. Responders rushed Cianciola to Saint Mary's Hospital, where he died of his injuries the following day, Waterbury police said. Investigators said the explosion happened inside of Cianciola's home, but the cause remains unknown. Multiple law enforcement agencies are invest…
Business
Meta To Cut 5% Of Lowest-Performing Workers, Zuckerberg Braces For 'Intense Year': Reports
Meta will cut thousands of employees in the latest move for the controversial company that owns platforms like Facebook and Instagram, according to reports. An internal memo sent to Meta workers said five percent of low-performing employees will be terminated, Bloomberg News reported. The company that also owns WhatsApp and Threads has more than 72,000 employees, according to Meta's most recent quarterly report. A five-percent reduction would mean about 3,600 people could lose their jobs. "I've decided to raise the bar on performance management and move out low-performers faster,…
Business
Capital One Kept $2B In Savings Account Interest From Banking Customers,
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Suit Says
The federal government is suing Captial One, accusing the banking giant of deceiving consumers and withholding more than $2 billion in interest payments on savings accounts. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against Capital One and its parent company, the agency said in a news release on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The CFPB accused Capital One of marketing its "360 Savings" accounts as offering some of the nation's highest interest rates but froze those rates while competitors' rates climbed. Simultaneously, the bank introduced a nearly identical product, "360 …
Business
No Coffee, No Bathroom: Starbucks Ends Open-Door Policy For Non-Customers
Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, prioritizing access for paying customers and employees. The coffeehouse chain will no longer allow just anyone to hang out in its cafes or use its bathrooms. Starbucks has created a new Coffeehouse Code of Conduct, requiring people to buy something to use the cafe, patio, or restrooms. Starbucks said it hopes the change will improve the overall coffeehouse experience. "We want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable in our stores," company spokesperson Sam Jefferies said in a statement to Daily Voice. "Implementing a Coffeehouse Code of Conduct i…
Politics
Michelle Obama Won't Attend President-Elect Donald Trump's Inauguration
Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20. “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies," said a statement from the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama. "Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration." No explanation was given and Michelle Obama has not commented. Former Presidents Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will attend the inauguration, along with former first ladies Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton, the former Secret…
News
FDA Proposes Nutrition Labels On Front Of Food Packages To Fight Chronic Disease
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed moving nutrition labels to the front of most packaged foods, aiming to help consumers make healthier choices, officials said. The FDA officially unveiled its proposal requiring front-of-package nutrition labels, the agency said in a news release on Tuesday, Jan. 14. This effort is part of a broader strategy to combat chronic diseases, which affect about 60 percent of Americans and account for $4.5 trillion in annual health care costs. The proposed "nutrition info box" would display saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars content i…
Police & Fire
School Bus Involved In Crash With Car In Vernon
A Connecticut middle school bus was involved in a crash this week with 15 students on board, authorities said. The crash was reported just after 2:40 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, near South Street and Crown Street in Vernon. The school bus and the car were damaged in the wreck. None of the Vernon Center Middle students were injured, but the driver of the other vehicle, who was determined to be at fault in the crash, was treated for pain at the scene. The students were evaluated and the bus continued on its route for those whose parents hadn't already picked the…
Business
These Jobs Will Dominate Nationally In 2025, According To U.S. News Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has unveiled its 2025 Best Jobs rankings, highlighting the top careers across various sectors to guide job seekers in making informed decisions. For the second consecutive year, the health care sector leads the list, with Nurse Practitioner securing the No. 1 position. The top five jobs for 2025 are: Nurse Practitioner IT Manager Physician Assistant Financial Manager Software Developer These rankings consider factors such as growth potential, work-life balance, job safety, employment rate, and salary. The prominence of health care and STEM (Science, Tec…
News
Respiratory Illnesses Rising Dramatically In These States: Brand-New Map
Respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, are surging across the United States, with healthcare systems feeling the strain as more people seek care for these conditions. The CDC reported on Monday, Jan. 13 that the nation is experiencing high levels of acute respiratory illnesses, with young children and older adults particularly affected. COVID-19 activity has increased in most areas, fueled by rising emergency department visits, elevated lab test positivity, and high levels of virus detected in wastewater. Influenza remains widespread, while RSV activity …
News
Human Ear Evolved From Gills Of Ancient Fish, New Report Says
It turns out the human ear got off to a fishy start. Literally. A fascinating new study reveals that the mammalian outer ear has its evolutionary roots in the gills of ancient fish. This surprising discovery sheds light on how structures can adapt over millions of years to serve entirely new functions. Published in Nature by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the study connects the elastic cartilage in mammalian ears to the same rare tissue found in fish gills. To explore this link, scientists used gene enhancers — DNA sequences that control tissue development.…
Police & Fire
Drunk CT Man Nearly Shoots Neighbor While Killing Squirrels: Police
A Connecticut man is accused of nearly shooting his neighbor while trying to kill squirrels outside his home, state police said. James Adams, 66, of Lisbon, faces charges of illegal discharge of a firearm, illegally carrying a firearm while under the influence, reckless endangerment in the first degree, and second-degree breach of peace, according to Connecticut State Police. A neighbor called the police on Saturday, Jan. 11, just before 4 p.m. after hearing a gunshot and a bullet whiz past their head while working outside. Troopers later found a .22-caliber bullet lodged in the home's exte…
Police & Fire
'I Want Him Hurt': Duo Charged With Crashing Into, Killing CT Man
A Connecticut man has been charged with intentionally driving into and killing his friend's boyfriend during an argument, authorities said. The woman, who was in the car at the time of the crash, was also arrested. Logan Diaz-Lopardo, 21, faces first-degree manslaughter charges and other counts in the death of Kevin Gangell in July 2024, Connecticut State Police announced on Monday, Jan. 13. Investigators allege Diaz-Lopardo was driving a 2008 Audi A4 when he hit the 23-year-old Gangell outside a home in Harwinton. Gangell's on-again, off-again girlfriend, Abbigale Whipple, was in the passe…
Business
See What Inspired Walmart's First Rebranding, Logo Change In 17 Years
Walmart is making a subtle yet noticeable tweak to its logo for the first time in nearly two decades. The retail chain announced "a comprehensive brand refresh" in a news release on Monday, Jan. 13. It's the first logo change for the 63-year-old company since it removed the star between "Wal" and "Mart" in 2008. Walmart said its fresh new look combines a nod to its rich history with a bold, modern design. "Walmart’s brand identity has evolved to reflect what the retailer offers today, while honoring what has always been special about the one-stop shopping destination," the chain …
Police & Fire
Video Shows Youth Basketball Coach Ram Victim With Car After Horace Porter Game: Police
A Connecticut youth basketball coach had children in his vehicle when he rammed someone with his car in a school parking lot following a game over the weekend, authorities said. Surveillance footage, shared by WFSB, shows the victim position themself in front of 29-year-old Bryan Baez-Rivera's vehicle after the game at Horace Porter School in Columbia when the coach from Willimantic 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, Connecticut State Police said. Baez-Rivera, who was coaching the opposing girl's team, made no attempt to avoid the person and rams into them with his v…
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