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USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts The US Postal Service has announced its recommended holiday shipping deadlines for anyone hoping to get cards and packages delivered before Christmas. The USPS released its mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The agency is urging customers to plan ahead and send packages early to help ensure they arrive by Friday, Dec. 25. For the contiguous US, including the Northeast, the recommended deadlines are: USPS Ground Advantage - Thursday, Dec. 17 First-Class Mail - Thursday, Dec. 17 Priority Mail - Friday, Dec. 18 Priority Mail Express -&…

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Canada Prepped For Possible US Invasion, Prime Minister Says Canada’s leader says his government has considered a scenario few neighbors would want on their planning list. In an interview this week with The New York Times, Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada has prepared for the remote possibility of a US military invasion, describing it as an “extreme tail risk.” He framed the exercise as contingency planning, not an outcome his government expects. “That’s just risk management,” Carney told The Times. “That’s not a base case, but it would be irresponsible not to” prepare. The comments followed President Donald Trump’s repeated re…

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CT Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart CT Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart CT Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart
CT Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart New rankings reveal the nation’s highest-taxing states, with a sizable gap separating the leader from the pack. New York and its local governments collected more taxes per person than any other state, according to the Citizens Budget Commission’s “Top of the Charts 4” analysis. They also ranked second in spending per person, behind Alaska. The report uses fiscal year 2024 data, the latest available, to compare combined state and local finances. New York’s tax collections per person exceeded the national average by 71 percent and California, in second place, by 22 percent. The top 10 states…

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Rearview Camera Problem Prompts Recall Of 98K+ Rivian EVs Rearview Camera Problem Prompts Recall Of 98K+ Rivian EVs Rearview Camera Problem Prompts Recall Of 98K+ Rivian EVs
Rearview Camera Problem Prompts Recall Of 98K+ Rivian EVs About 100,000 Rivian electric vehicles are being recalled because a rearview camera problem can block a driver's view while reversing. Rivian Automotive issued the recall for 98,828 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The recall affects certain 2022 through 2027 models. The issue involves a notification that can appear over the rearview camera image after a driver shifts into reverse. The obstruction can reduce rear visibility and increase the risk of a crash while in reverse. Rivian discovered the problem during inter…

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Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy
Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy A defining voice from the MTV-era new wave boom has gone silent. Naked Eyes announced Wednesday, Sept. 23, that Pete Byrne, the singer and songwriter for the British synth-pop group, had died at age 74. Byrne died peacefully in Los Angeles, California, on Monday, Sept. 14, following a brief illness, according to the announcement posted on the band’s website. He was best known as half of Naked Eyes, the duo he formed with musical partner Rob Fisher in 1982. The pair scored one of the era’s most enduring pop hits with their synth-pop version of Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s “Always Somethin…

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A Rwanda Trek Inspired This Norwalk CEO To Help Gorillas: Now Your Likes Can, Too. A Rwanda Trek Inspired This Norwalk CEO To Help Gorillas: Now Your Likes Can, Too. A Rwanda Trek Inspired This Norwalk CEO To Help Gorillas: Now Your Likes Can, Too.
A Rwanda Trek Inspired This Norwalk CEO To Help Gorillas: Now Your Likes Can, Too. A gorilla trek in Rwanda sparked CJ Bilangino’s passion for protecting the animals. Now the Connecticut CEO is using his company to help them from Connecticut. Bilangino leads Norwalk's Gorilla Commerce, the parent company of Gorilla Grip. For World Gorilla Day on Thursday, Sept. 24, the company will support the Dian Fossey Fund for a second year, and they're asking their customers to get involved.  Gorilla Commerce says it will donate $1 for every like or share on Gorilla Grip’s World Gorilla Day Instagram campaign, up to $5,000. The campaign began Sunday, Sept. 20, and runs through S…

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Hilary Duff Adds CT Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds CT Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds CT Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of'
Hilary Duff Adds CT Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff is giving fans another reason to ask Why Not? — the pop star has dramatically expanded her comeback concert tour with 32 new dates around the world. Duff announced the new dates for "the lucky me tour" on Wednesday, Sept. 23, extending her first full-scale global headlining tour in nearly two decades into late 2027. And for fans who grew up with "Lizzie McGuire," Come Clean, So Yesterday, and Fly, the expansion may be exactly What Dreams Are Made Of. The new dates span Europe, Latin America, and the United States, with the new US leg kicking off in Sunrise, Florida, on Friday, …

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper
Fall Is Here, and So Are the Savings at Market 32 and Price Chopper The leaves are changing. Kids are back in school. The calendar is filling up with festive parties, holiday gatherings and game-day get-togethers. And this fall, there’s another reason to celebrate: exciting new ways to save on groceries and everyday essentials. Market 32 and Price Chopper are bringing big value to the season, lowering prices on more than 1,000 items across the store. Whether it’s on the grocery list for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks, that means even more opportunities for customers to shop without stretching their budgets. More savings? Yes, please! Because let’s face …

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New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 2 CT Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 2 CT Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 2 CT Schools Make Top 100
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 2 CT Schools Make Top 100 Nearly 50 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Massachusetts Institute of Technology took the No. 1 position on the national list, followed by Princeton University and Harvard University. MIT replaced Princeton at the top after the New Jersey university held the No. 1 spot for 15 straight editions beginning in 2012. The 42nd edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges using up to 17 measures of academic quality and success. Student outcomes make up more…

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CTDOT Worker Killed On I-95 In Fairfield; Gov. Lamont Calls Death ‘Heartbreaking Tragedy’ CTDOT Worker Killed On I-95 In Fairfield; Gov. Lamont Calls Death ‘Heartbreaking Tragedy’ CTDOT Worker Killed On I-95 In Fairfield; Gov. Lamont Calls Death ‘Heartbreaking Tragedy’
Ctdot Worker Killed On I-95 In Fairfield; Gov. Lamont Calls Death ‘Heartbreaking Tragedy’ A Connecticut Department of Transportation worker was killed while working along I-95 Friday morning, Sept. 25, Gov. Ned Lamont said. Elvin Hernandez, 60, was struck by a vehicle around 10:35 a.m. near southbound Exit 20 in Fairfield, authorities said.  Hernandez had worked for CTDOT since 2010.  Lamont called Hernandez’s death a “heartbreaking tragedy that never should have happened.” “CTDOT workers face dangerous situations while performing their jobs because of drivers who aren’t paying attention to road conditions and speeding through work zones," Lamont said in a Faceb…

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Parking Lot Drug Bust Leads Police To Gun Inside Danbury Housing Authority Apartment Parking Lot Drug Bust Leads Police To Gun Inside Danbury Housing Authority Apartment Parking Lot Drug Bust Leads Police To Gun Inside Danbury Housing Authority Apartment
Parking Lot Drug Bust Leads Police To Gun Inside Danbury Housing Authority Apartment A drug sale in a Connecticut parking lot led police to crack cocaine and a gun inside a housing authority apartment, investigators said. Patricia Saunders, 59, of Danbury, and Ronald Reiske Jr., 49, of Brookfield, were arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 22, after a month-long investigation into drug sales in Danbury, authorities said. The DEA’s Bridgeport office assisted. Police said detectives watched Saunders leave her apartment at 7 Fairfield Ridge in Danbury and drive to 72 South St., where they saw her make a drug sale. Officers took Saunders and Reiske into custody without incident.  Th…

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Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Nationwide Gold Scam: Police Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Nationwide Gold Scam: Police Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Nationwide Gold Scam: Police
Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Nationwide Gold Scam: Police Scammers posing as federal agents have stolen approximately $6.5 million in a nationwide gold scam, police announced on Friday, Sept. 25. Investigators are seeking a possible victim from the Myerstown area in Lebanon County who may have met with the same suspects on Wednesday, Sept. 9, according to an earlier Pennsylvania State Police release. Victims have been identified across the country, including Maryland and Washington State, and investigators believe others remain unidentified, police said. Troopers stopped a silver 2025 Honda Accord with California license plate 9TTS143 near mile m…

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Teen Charged In Armed CT Home Invasion That Ended With Homeowner Opening Fire Teen Charged In Armed CT Home Invasion That Ended With Homeowner Opening Fire Teen Charged In Armed CT Home Invasion That Ended With Homeowner Opening Fire
Teen Charged In Armed CT Home Invasion That Ended With Homeowner Opening Fire A 15-year-old was involved in an armed Connecticut home invasion when three masked intruders crept into a family's home with two children inside using a hidden key, police said. The homeowner shot one of the burglars.  The break-in happened on Five Mile River Road in Darien on the morning of March 5. A family member saw the suspects going through items on the front porch and called 911. The homeowner confronted them at the front door and saw that at least one had a handgun, police said. Fearing for his family’s safety, he fired his gun at the suspects, sending them scattering.  A…

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Girl, 3, Found Wandering Alone On CT Street; Police Find Her Mother Dead At Home Girl, 3, Found Wandering Alone On CT Street; Police Find Her Mother Dead At Home Girl, 3, Found Wandering Alone On CT Street; Police Find Her Mother Dead At Home
Girl, 3, Found Wandering Alone On CT Street; Police Find Her Mother Dead At Home A 3-year-old girl was found walking alone along a Connecticut street, but when police went to find her mother, she learned she was dead inside a home.  Officers received a report of a young child walking alone near Poplar Street in Waterbury around 10:52 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25. The child seemed healthy and had no signs of abuse or neglect, police said. Officers went to a home on Alder Street to contact her mother, but when they entered, they found the woman unresponsive. She appeared to have been dead for "a period of time," Waterbury police said.  EMTs pronounced her dead at t…

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Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports
Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports Crocs is stepping into a legal battle with Five Below after accusing the discount retailer of selling knockoff versions of its famous foam clogs, according to reports. A lawsuit was filed by Crocs and its subsidiary, Jibbitz Charms, against Philadelphia-based Five Below in US District Court in Colorado, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The lawsuit takes aim at Five Below's $7 "Juniors Charm Clog," which Crocs said copies distinct elements of its Classic Clog. Crocs claims the Five Below shoes have a similar arrangement of holes, trapezoid-shaped openings, and a textured band. T…

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CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify
CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify Many CVS customers could get payouts in a class action settlement after the pharmacy giant was accused of sharing customer data with third parties. The settlement comes from a lawsuit claiming CVS illegally shared user data from its website and app with advertising company Criteo and other technology providers. Anyone who accessed CVS.com, CVSHealth.com, or the CVS mobile app in the US before Monday, July 27, 2026, may be eligible for a payment, according to the settlement website. Eligible customers can get up to $10 with proof showing they used CVS' websites or the Rhode Island…

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Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu
Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen is getting into the Halloween spirit early with several spooky treats, including a new Blizzard flavor. The chain announced its first Halloween-themed lineup in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The limited-time Spellbound Series will launch on Monday, Sept. 28, and be available through Sunday, Nov. 1. The new Enchanted Oreo Blizzard Treat combines Oreo cookies with a sweet ube-flavored base and purple shimmer blended into DQ soft serve. Dairy Queen is also adding the Bubble Brew DQ Sparkler, which bubbles and foams more as it is stirred. The drink is made wit…

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National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing
National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing Cafés, restaurants, and retailers are celebrating National Coffee Day with plenty of freebies and deals! National Coffee Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The annual holiday celebrates one of the most popular drinks in the US. The earliest credible evidence of coffee drinking dates to the middle of the 15th century at Sufi monasteries around Mokha in Yemen, according to National Day Calendar. Monks roasted coffee seeds and brewed coffee using methods similar to those used today. Yemeni traders brought coffee from Ethiopia and began cultivating it in Yemen. Coffee later spread to Euro…

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Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including Northeast Locations: Reports Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including Northeast Locations: Reports Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including Northeast Locations: Reports
Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including Northeast Locations: Reports Chili's is preparing for a major expansion after years of surging sales, according to reports. The casual dining chain plans to open about 20 to 30 new restaurants per year through fiscal 2029, Restaurant Dive reported. Parent company Brinker International is targeting annual restaurant growth of 2% to 3% after Chili's same-store sales jumped 71% over the past five years. The company has identified as many as 300 potential sites across the US, chief financial officer Mika Ware said during Brinker's 2026 Investor Day. Chili's had more than 1,200 restaurants nationwide as of late July, a…

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Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports
Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports Crocs is stepping into a legal battle with Five Below after accusing the discount retailer of selling knockoff versions of its famous foam clogs, according to reports. A lawsuit was filed by Crocs and its subsidiary, Jibbitz Charms, against Philadelphia-based Five Below in US District Court in Colorado, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The lawsuit takes aim at Five Below's $7 "Juniors Charm Clog," which Crocs said copies distinct elements of its Classic Clog. Crocs claims the Five Below shoes have a similar arrangement of holes, trapezoid-shaped openings, and a textured band. T…

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CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify
CVS Customers May Get Cash In Data Privacy Settlement: See If You Qualify Many CVS customers could get payouts in a class action settlement after the pharmacy giant was accused of sharing customer data with third parties. The settlement comes from a lawsuit claiming CVS illegally shared user data from its website and app with advertising company Criteo and other technology providers. Anyone who accessed CVS.com, CVSHealth.com, or the CVS mobile app in the US before Monday, July 27, 2026, may be eligible for a payment, according to the settlement website. Eligible customers can get up to $10 with proof showing they used CVS' websites or the Rhode Island…

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Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu
Dairy Queen Adds New Blizzard, Spooky Drink With First Halloween Menu Dairy Queen is getting into the Halloween spirit early with several spooky treats, including a new Blizzard flavor. The chain announced its first Halloween-themed lineup in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The limited-time Spellbound Series will launch on Monday, Sept. 28, and be available through Sunday, Nov. 1. The new Enchanted Oreo Blizzard Treat combines Oreo cookies with a sweet ube-flavored base and purple shimmer blended into DQ soft serve. Dairy Queen is also adding the Bubble Brew DQ Sparkler, which bubbles and foams more as it is stirred. The drink is made wit…

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National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing
National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing Cafés, restaurants, and retailers are celebrating National Coffee Day with plenty of freebies and deals! National Coffee Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The annual holiday celebrates one of the most popular drinks in the US. The earliest credible evidence of coffee drinking dates to the middle of the 15th century at Sufi monasteries around Mokha in Yemen, according to National Day Calendar. Monks roasted coffee seeds and brewed coffee using methods similar to those used today. Yemeni traders brought coffee from Ethiopia and began cultivating it in Yemen. Coffee later spread to Euro…

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Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including Northeast Locations: Reports Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including Northeast Locations: Reports Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including Northeast Locations: Reports
Chili's Planning Dozens Of New Restaurants, Including Northeast Locations: Reports Chili's is preparing for a major expansion after years of surging sales, according to reports. The casual dining chain plans to open about 20 to 30 new restaurants per year through fiscal 2029, Restaurant Dive reported. Parent company Brinker International is targeting annual restaurant growth of 2% to 3% after Chili's same-store sales jumped 71% over the past five years. The company has identified as many as 300 potential sites across the US, chief financial officer Mika Ware said during Brinker's 2026 Investor Day. Chili's had more than 1,200 restaurants nationwide as of late July, a…

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American Family Of 4 Killed Near Iconic World Landmark American Family Of 4 Killed Near Iconic World Landmark American Family Of 4 Killed Near Iconic World Landmark
American Family Of 4 Killed Near Iconic World Landmark A pre-dawn disaster in one of Athens’ most visited neighborhoods has left families on two continents grieving. Four Americans were among six people killed when an explosion caused a residential building to collapse in the Plaka district, near the Acropolis, according to the Hellenic Fire Service in Greece. The blast happened at dawn Friday, Sept. 25. The four Americans were a couple, their son, and his girlfriend, according to Kathimerini. They were staying in a first-floor short-term rental. Neither their identities or places of residence in the US have been replaced as of Saturday, S…

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Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss
Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss Two grieving families have allowed Ole Miss to identify the students at the center of an ongoing death investigation. The University of Mississippi has Friday, Sept. 25, that Aidan Hamilton, 18, a freshman from Englewood, Colorado, and Robert Strang, 20, a junior from Atlanta, as the students who died Monday, Sept. 21. Hamilton was found unresponsive on campus and later died after CPR attempts, while Strang died off campus, according to The Daily Mississippian, the university’s student newspaper. Original report - Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answer…

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Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In CT, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In CT, New Research Reveals Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In CT, New Research Reveals
Cereal Crown: This Brand Is No. 1 In CT, New Research Reveals America is divided over what belongs in the breakfast bowl, but one colorful contender has left its rivals eating dust. CSP Global analyzed Google Trends data to identify the most-searched cereal in every state and Washington, DC, from January 2025 through January 2026. The findings measure relative search interest, not purchases or consumption. Froot Loops took the cereal crown, finishing first in 13 states. It dominated searches across much of the South, including Florida, Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina. Froot Loops generated the most search interest nationwide, leading in 13…

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Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports
Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Eight Navy personnel serving with the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a deployment that set a modern record for time at sea, according to reports. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed the number in a letter to New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, CNN reported. The attempts involved sailors across several ships and units traveling with the Lincoln, not only those aboard the aircraft carrier. More than 6,000 sailors were deployed across roughly a half-dozen ships in the strike group. "Since the beginning of Lincoln's deployment, there have been a…

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NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip
NHL Star's Father Killed In Bear Attack During Fishing Trip The father of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has died after being attacked by a bear during a fishing trip in southern Siberia, according to Russian media and the NHL. Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was fishing with a group in Russia's Tuva Republic when a bear emerged from nearby woods and attacked him, Russian outlet REN TV reported. The attack happened along the Bolshoy Yenisei River on Wednesday, Sept. 23, according to Russian reports. Kuzmenko's companions managed to drive the bear away, provided first aid, and used a satellite phone to call for help. The group then faced a leng…

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