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Stamford Woman's $1M Jackpot Is Biggest In ‘Wheel of Fortune' History: Watch The Moment Stamford Woman's $1M Jackpot Is Biggest In ‘Wheel of Fortune' History: Watch The Moment
Stamford Woman's $1M Jackpot Is Biggest In ‘Wheel of Fortune' History: Watch The Moment A Connecticut woman just spun her way into television history. Stamford's Christina Derevjanik walked away with $1,035,155 on “Wheel of Fortune” Tuesday night, Sept. 30. It was the largest prize in the game show’s 50-year history. The marketing manager had already pocketed $35,155 in cash and trips to Montana and Japan before advancing to the bonus round. Christina Derevjanik celebrates with host Ryan Seacrest after solving a $1 million puzzle on "Wheel of Fortune" Tuesday night, Sept. 30. Wheel Of Fortune The final puzzle clue was "Living Things," and Derevjanik correctly guesse…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue
Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue A popular raw tuna product sold at Costco stores has been pulled from shelves over concerns it may be contaminated with Listeria. On Saturday, Sept. 20, Western United Fish Company, doing business as Annasea Foods Group, announced a recall of 3,314.7 pounds of Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke.  The move came after the company’s green onion supplier reported a positive Listeria test in ingredients used for the product. The recalled tuna was sold in clear plastic clamshell containers labeled with Costco Item Number 17193, pack date of Sept. 18, and sell by date of Sept. 22.…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Road Rage Capitals: These States Have Meanest Drivers, New Survey Reveals Road Rage Capitals: These States Have Meanest Drivers, New Survey Reveals
Road Rage Capitals: These States Have Meanest Drivers, New Survey Reveals Some states make hitting the road feel like a friendly wave. Others make it feel like a contact sport. A national survey from California-based Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers asked more than 2,000 drivers to score their state’s habits, from courtesy to road rage.  The results rank where tempers flare, where patience holds, and which places lead in eyebrow-raising behavior. New York ranked first for most aggressive drivers with a driver aggression score of 122.15, far above every other state.  New Jersey also landed near the top: drivers there were among the most likely …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband, Talent Manager Brandon Blackstock, Dies At 48 Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband, Talent Manager Brandon Blackstock, Dies At 48
Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband, Talent Manager Brandon Blackstock, Dies At 48 The music world and fans of Kelly Clarkson are mourning the loss of Brandon Blackstock, Clarkson’s former husband, longtime talent agent, and father of her two children.  Blackstock died after a three-year battle with cancer, his family announced Thursday, Aug. 7. He was 48 years old. Blackstock was well known in the entertainment industry, both as a music manager and for his high-profile marriage to Kelly Clarkson, age 43. Clarkson, who rocketed to fame as the original American Idol winner in 2002 and now hosts her own popular daytime talk show, had just postponed her Las Vegas resid…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott
Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Airlines is shutting down its West Coast commercial flights as the carrier doubles down on East Coast operations and faces growing criticism over its deportation flights. An Avelo spokesperson confirmed the end of its Western operations to the Daily Voice on Tuesday, July 15. The Houston-based budget airline will close its hub outside of Los Angeles in Burbank, California, by December. Avelo, which has a hub in New Haven, Connecticut, said Northeast service won't be impacted by the West Coast shutdown. "Avelo’s West Coast closure has no effect on our Connecticut or East Coa…

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by Chris Spiker
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Measles Cases In US Approaches 25-Year High As CDC Confirms 27 Outbreaks Measles Cases In US Approaches 25-Year High As CDC Confirms 27 Outbreaks
Measles Cases In US Approaches 25-Year High As CDC Confirms 27 Outbreaks America has reached another grim milestone as the number of confirmed cases of the measles hit a record high since the US declared the disease "under control" decades ago. A total of 1,267 confirmed measles cases have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 38 states and jurisdictions — more than triple the number reported in all of 2024, according to the agency's latest report. At least 27 outbreaks (defined as three or more connected cases) have been reported so far this year, with 88 percent of cases (1,115 of 1,267) linked to outbreaks, health officials …

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by Zak Failla
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New Milford Man Who Hates Running Sets Out To Conquer Alaska On Foot: 'I Won't Back Down' New Milford Man Who Hates Running Sets Out To Conquer Alaska On Foot: 'I Won't Back Down'
New Milford Man Who Hates Running Sets Out To Conquer Alaska On Foot: 'I Won't Back Down' Devon McLaughlin believes wasted potential is the greatest sin. For years, the 30-year-old New Milford native lived in his comfort zone, working his job and playing it safe. That changed after a road trip to the top of Alaska, where he met a South Korean cyclist his age biking from Dead Horse, Alaska, to the bottom of Argentina. “It lit a fire in me,” McLaughlin told Daily Voice. Now, after two years of planning, he’s preparing to run 860 miles across Alaska. He’ll start running on Aug. 3, hoping to average 49 miles a day in honor of the 49th state. McLaughin expects to reach the end in An…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals
These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals A new nationwide analysis is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to a major public health challenge, and the results show striking geographic patterns. The report from U.S. News reveals which states are most affected by obesity and which are faring better — a factor that plays a critical role in overall health rankings. The data is part of the 2025 Best States rankings. It is based on self-reported obesity rates from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments. Obesi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,000 As CDC Reports 14 Outbreaks US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,000 As CDC Reports 14 Outbreaks
US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,000 As CDC Reports 14 Outbreaks America reached a grim milestone this week as the number of confirmed measles cases across the country has soared past 1,000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A total of 1,001 confirmed measles cases have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by 31 states and jurisdictions — more than triple the number reported in all of 2024, according to the agency's latest report. At least 14 outbreaks (defined as three or more connected cases) have been reported so far this year, with 93 percent of cases (928 of 1,001) linked to outbreaks,…

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by Zak Failla
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Big Lots To Begin 'Going Out Of Business' Sales At Nearly 1,000 Remaining Stores Big Lots To Begin 'Going Out Of Business' Sales At Nearly 1,000 Remaining Stores
Big Lots To Begin 'Going Out Of Business' Sales At Nearly 1,000 Remaining Stores Big Lots has announced plans to close all of its remaining 963 stores, initiating "going out of business" sales following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in September. The company says it's started the process of closing stores in 48 states and liquidating inventory under its court-supervised Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.  The decision comes as the retailer seeks to maximize value for stakeholders while exploring potential going-concern sale opportunities. "We all have worked extremely hard and have taken every step to complete a going concern sale," Big Lots' President and Chie…

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by Joe Lombardi