Trump Lies About $1.98 Gas: See Where That Number Likely Came From Trump Lies About $1.98 Gas: See Where That Number Likely Came From
Trump Lies About $1.98 Gas: See Where That Number Likely Came From President Donald Trump says gas is down to $1.98 a gallon, but that number doesn't exist at any pump in the country. In early May, Trump has repeatedly claimed gas has fallen below $2 a gallon. He made the claim in the White House, social media posts, and during an interview with NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, May 4. Trump also said gas was $1.98 a gallon when speaking with ABC News on Tuesday, April 29, at the end of his first 100 days back in the Oval Office. "So now, if you look at what's happened, energy is down," Trump said. "Gasoline hit $1.98 in a few states during the last co…
CT's Foster Care System Ranked Top 5 In US, New Study Says: Here's Why CT's Foster Care System Ranked Top 5 In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
CT's Foster Care System Ranked Top 5 In US, New Study Says: Here's Why Northeast and mid-Atlantic states showed wide disparities in foster care quality, with some ranking among the nation's best and others falling behind, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2025 list of States With the Best Foster Care Systems on Tuesday, April 29. The study analyzed every state using 19 key foster care metrics, from adoption timelines and high school graduation rates to monthly stipends. The ranking used a weighted scoring system across three categories: foster youth baselines, community environment and support systems, and legal support. …
Luigi Mangione’s Lawyer Wants Charges Against Him Dropped: Here's Why Luigi Mangione’s Lawyer Wants Charges Against Him Dropped: Here's Why
Luigi Mangione’s Lawyer Wants Charges Against Him Dropped: Here's Why Luigi Mangione's lead defense attorney wants at least two counts against him in an indictment issued in New York thrown out. Mangione, a Maryland native who will turn 27 next week, is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel. In a new court filing, his attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, raises several allegations regarding the case: Illegally Obtained Evidence: She claims that the evidence in question was obtained unlawfully after he was apprehended at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania following a days long manhunt. "Law enforcement con…
Kohl's Fires CEO Over Vendor Deal Conflict, Reportedly With Former Romantic Partner Kohl's Fires CEO Over Vendor Deal Conflict, Reportedly With Former Romantic Partner
Kohl's Fires CEO Over Vendor Deal Conflict, Reportedly With Former Romantic Partner Kohl's has removed its top executive after learning he steered the retailer into vendor deals involving undisclosed conflicts of interest, reportedly with a former romantic partner. Ashley Buchanan has been fired as CEO of Kohl's, the company announced on Thursday, May 1. The chain's board removed Buchanan based on findings from an outside counsel-led investigation overseen by the Kohl's audit committee. Board chair Michael Bender, the former CEO of Eyemart Express, will step in as interim CEO. "Working with our talented leadership team, board, and thousands of associates, I am c…
UDel Grad Student, 24, Killed By Fugitive Fleeing Cops In U-Haul Van, Police Say UDel Grad Student, 24, Killed By Fugitive Fleeing Cops In U-Haul Van, Police Say
UDel Grad Student, 24, Killed By Fugitive Fleeing Cops In U-Haul Van, Police Say A 24-year-old Maryland woman has been identified as the victim killed by a man wanted out of multiple states when he plowed into pedestrians and parked cars in a stolen U-Haul van in Delaware, authorities announced. Gordon Turner, 22, of New Castle, DE was arrested and is facing multiple charges in the Monday, April 29 crash that left Marina Vasconcelos, of Northeast, MD, dead, police said in a news release Thursday, May 1. Last summer, Vasconcelos announced that she had gotten engaged while in Cape May, NJ. According to LinkedIn, she was a third-year Ph.D. candidate at UDel pursuing a…
Bread Recalled After Glass Found On Loaves In Connecticut, 5 Other States, FDA Says Bread Recalled After Glass Found On Loaves In Connecticut, 5 Other States, FDA Says
Bread Recalled After Glass Found On Loaves In Connecticut, 5 Other States, FDA Says Check your freezer — a Maryland-based bakery has issued a multi-state bread recall after glass was found on top of frozen loaves, federal officials say. Three types of frozen bread shipped to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and three other states are being recalled after fragments of glass were discovered on top of the products, according to a new alert from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The bread was produced by Upper Crust Bakery LP, headquartered on Holladay Tyler Road in Glenn Dale, Maryland. No injuries had been as of late April, officials said, but the firm voluntar…
Recall Issued For Salad Brand Sold At Trader Joe's In 18 States Recall Issued For Salad Brand Sold At Trader Joe's In 18 States
Recall Issued For Salad Brand Sold At Trader Joe's In 18 States A brand of salad sold at Trader Joe’s locations in 18 states has been voluntarily recalled following the discovery of an undeclared allergen. According to a recall notice posted by the US Food and Drug Administration, a limited quantity of Trader Joe’s Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon may contain milk, which is not listed on the label.  The potential allergen is linked to a packaging mix-up in which 500 salad units were mistakenly shipped with parmesan cheese crumbles instead of the expected crispy onions. The product was distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods Illinois and affects only salads…
Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States, Including CT Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States, Including CT
Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States, Including CT A voluntary recall has been issued for certain batches of a widely sold apple juice brand, according to an alert from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The juice was distributed across 28 states and comes in clear, round glass bottles with white metal screw-top lids packaged in four 10-ounce bottles per pack (six packs per case).  The recall was initiated due to concerns that were not detailed in the FDA’s official notice, but the agency classified the situation as a Class II recall, meaning use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. …
CT Ranks No. 2 In US For Supporting Working Moms, New Study Says: Here's Why CT Ranks No. 2 In US For Supporting Working Moms, New Study Says: Here's Why
CT Ranks No. 2 In US For Supporting Working Moms, New Study Says: Here's Why Several Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states rank among the best in the country for working mothers, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of the Best & Worst States for Working Moms on Monday, April 28. The report compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 17 key metrics, including the gender pay gap, parental leave policies, child care costs, and the share of female executives. The study aims to identify where women raising children have the best chance at balancing a career with their family. "Working moms have to carefully balance career opportuni…
Big Lots Reopening 130+ More Stores In Discount Chain's Revival: See The Full List Big Lots Reopening 130+ More Stores In Discount Chain's Revival: See The Full List
Big Lots Reopening 130+ More Stores In Discount Chain's Revival: See The Full List Big Lots is ramping up its comeback plans under new ownership by opening more than 130 stores, including nearly two dozen in Pennsylvania and Virginia. The discount chain plans to reopen 132 stores across 14 states in May, Variety Wholesalers announced in a news release on Monday, April 28. Pennsylvania (13 stores) and Virginia (10 stores) are among the top states for returning locations. Big Lots will reopen 54 stores on Thursday, May 1, and 78 locations on Thursday, May 15. "The customer response to the newly expanded assortment of fresh inventory and great deals has been overw…
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Mix Sold In New England Recall Issued For Popular Snack Mix Sold In New England
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Mix Sold In New England A popular snack mix sold in the Northeast and other regions has been recalled due to a labeling issue that could pose a health risk for some consumers. New England Village Foods of Milford, New Hampshire, is recalling all lots of its 5-ounce and 10-ounce containers of New England Village Snacks “19th Hole Snack Mix” because they may contain undeclared almonds, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The recall involves clear plastic cups and tubs with reclosable lids. The products were distributed to small independent grocery markets and convenience stores throughout New England, …
Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers
Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers Thought going electric meant beating the system? Pennsylvania and New Jersey have other plans. Both states are now apparently charging electric and plug-in hybrid drivers new annual fees to help make up for lost gas tax revenue. In Pennsylvania, the Road User Charge (RUC) kicked in on April 1, 2025, after being signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro last year, according to PA.gov. Here’s what drivers are paying: EV owners: $200 in 2025, rising to $250 in 2026 Plug-in hybrid owners (PHEVs): $50 in 2025, rising to $63 in 2026 Drivers opting for two-year registration will pay double those…