2 Juveniles Charged In Fatal Waterbury Double Shooting That Killed Young Father, Teen Girl 2 Juveniles Charged In Fatal Waterbury Double Shooting That Killed Young Father, Teen Girl
2 Juveniles Charged In Fatal Waterbury Double Shooting That Killed Young Father, Teen Girl Police in Connecticut have arrested two juvenile suspects in connection with the deadly shooting outside a Waterbury nightclub over the July Fourth weekend. Trevon Dunbar, 22, and Zaniya Dawkins, 18, both of Waterbury, were shot outside LA 42 Night Club in Waterbury just after midnight on Sunday, July 5, police said. Both were taken to area hospitals, where Dunbar died Monday, and Dawkins succumbed to her wounds Tuesday. It's unclear who they were aiming at or why.  Waterbury police said investigators identified the shooting suspects as two juveniles and arrested them Friday, July 10,…
Race Intensifies To Find Source Of Mystery Parasite Behind Severe Diarrhea Outbreak Race Intensifies To Find Source Of Mystery Parasite Behind Severe Diarrhea Outbreak
Race Intensifies To Find Source Of Mystery Parasite Behind Severe Diarrhea Outbreak The hunt is intensifying for the hidden source of a brutal stomach illness that causes severe diarrhea spreading across much of the country. Click here for a new, updated story - Popular Produce Staple Eyed As Source Of Massive Parasite Outbreak: How To Stay Safe The source of the multistate outbreak remains unresolved after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday, July 10, that 843 confirmed domestic cases had been identified across 31 states. The illness is cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, acco…
Boston Skydiver Dies After Wind Gust Disrupts Parachute In Western Massachusetts Boston Skydiver Dies After Wind Gust Disrupts Parachute In Western Massachusetts
Boston Skydiver Dies After Wind Gust Disrupts Parachute In Western Massachusetts A 28-year-old Boston man died over the weekend in a freak skydiving accident in Western Massachusetts, authorities said.  Update: Authorities Have ID'd The 28-Year-Old Software Engineer Killed In Parachuting Accident  Police in Orange were called to the popular Jumptown Skydiving in Orange around 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, to reports of a serious incident.  A preliminary investigation found the man fell about 30 feet when a sudden gust of wind interfered with his parachute during landing. Paramedics took him to Athol Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Police hav…
Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One
Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One After a six-year hiatus, Olive Garden is bringing back one of its hardest-to-get deals. The Italian restaurant chain announced the return of its "Never-Ending Pasta Pass" in a news release on Monday, July 13. Only 10,000 passes will be available for $100 on PastaPass.com at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 16. The Never-Ending Pasta Pass includes 13 weeks of unlimited pasta, homemade sauces, and protein toppings, along with never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks. Passholders will receive early access to Olive Garden's Never-Ending Pasta Bowl promotion starting Monday, Aug. 24. The nationw…
East Hampton Teen Dies After Falling Into Crystal Pond; Appeared To Have Medical Emergency East Hampton Teen Dies After Falling Into Crystal Pond; Appeared To Have Medical Emergency
East Hampton Teen Dies After Falling Into Crystal Pond; Appeared To Have Medical Emergency A 15-year-old girl died after falling from a paddle board in a Connecticut pond over the weekend. The unidentified East Hampton teen was paddling at Crystal Pond in Eastford on Sunday, July 12, when she fell into the water around 12:15 p.m., according to the Environmental Conservation Police. Witnesses told investigators the teen appeared to suffer a medical emergency before she fell into the water, authorities said.  A good Samaritan jumped into the pond to pull her from the water.  Rescuers treated her on shore before responders rushed her to Day Kimball Hospital in Putna…
Months After 20-Year-Old College Student's Fatal CT Lake Canoe Accident, Friend Charged Months After 20-Year-Old College Student's Fatal CT Lake Canoe Accident, Friend Charged
Months After 20-Year-Old College Student's Fatal CT Lake Canoe Accident, Friend Charged A 20-year-old Connecticut native who died after a canoe capsized was the kind of person coaches called "the kind of player every younger athlete looked up to, the kind of teammate who made the dugout lighter, and the kind of person you never forget." Months later, the friend who was with him on the water has been charged with boating under the influence, police said.  Dominick Joseph Tocci, a Woodstock college student, died after the canoe overturned on Lake Hayward in East Haddam on March 21, police said. Michael Collins, 20, of Mineola, New York, was charged with boating under the inf…
Two Sisters' New Gadget Could Change The Way You Lounge At The Beach Two Sisters' New Gadget Could Change The Way You Lounge At The Beach
Two Sisters' New Gadget Could Change The Way You Lounge At The Beach For years, sisters Cindy Shuster and Nancy Stultz spent their time at the beach searching for a comfortable way to put their feet up. They tried everything from coolers to beach chairs with built-in footrests to building endless sand piles. Nothing stayed comfortable for long. Then, during what Shuster calls the perfect beach day in Avalon, NJ, in Summer 2025, inspiration struck. Shuster, of Baltimore, MD, and Stultz, of Frederick, MD, brought two pillow cases to the beach and filled them with sand to prop their feet up. It worked. "I was like, this is ingenious. This is so much more comfo…
Manchester Police Shoot Armed 18-Year-Old During Domestic Disturbance; State Investigating Manchester Police Shoot Armed 18-Year-Old During Domestic Disturbance; State Investigating
Manchester Police Shoot Armed 18-Year-Old During Domestic Disturbance; State Investigating A Connecticut police officer shot an 18-year-old man during a late-night encounter after responding to a reported domestic disturbance, authorities said. Manchester police were called to a home just before 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, for reports of a domestic incident involving an 18-year-old with a knife. When officers arrived, the teenager met them in the road.  It's unclear if the teenager charged at the officers or made threats. A Manchester officer shot the 18-year-old, and paramedics rushed him to an area hospital for treatment.  No update on his condition was provided on M…
Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone
Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone A frightening campground encounter has left a grandfather facing a difficult recovery and renewed questions about the unpredictable power of Yellowstone's wildlife. Click here for a new, updated story - Grandfather Breaks Silence After Terrifying Bison Attack: 'He Could Have Gored Me' The victim is Carl Isom-McDaniel, a 65-year-old Washington state resident and community leader, according to Cascadia (Washington) Daily News. Cascadia Daily News reported that Isom-McDaniel suffered multiple broken bones and remained hospitalized after the attack. He was conscious and in good spirits while…
Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules
Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules Meta has reversed course on a controversial artificial intelligence feature for Instagram after widespread backlash while launching more than 30 new AI-powered Story effects, the social media powerhouse announced. Last Tuesday, Meta introduced a tool that allowed people to generate AI images in Meta AI by @mentioning public Instagram accounts they wanted to reference. On Friday, July 10, the company said it had removed the feature.  Users apparently realized public Instagram accounts could be referenced in AI-generated images without the account holder's permission, as all public …
Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park' Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park'
Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park' One of the screen's most familiar and quietly commanding presences has died, leaving behind a career that crossed blockbusters, prestige dramas, and television. New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly in Sydney, Australia, on Monday, July 13, his family announced in a statement on Instagram. He was 78. His family said the death was unexpected. No cause was disclosed.  In April, Neill announced he was cancer-free after being treated for Stage 3 blood cancer over the course of several years. "Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole li…
Randolph Mantooth Dies: Actor Built Decades-Long Career In Classic TV Shows, Soaps Randolph Mantooth Dies: Actor Built Decades-Long Career In Classic TV Shows, Soaps
Randolph Mantooth Dies: Actor Built Decades-Long Career In Classic TV Shows, Soaps He became famous playing a lifesaver, then spent decades honoring the people who do that work for real. Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage on NBC’s 1970s series "Emergency!," died Thursday, July 9, at 80, according to multiple reports. Mantooth died at a hospice facility in Ventura, California, after years of declining health, People reported, citing his brother, Donald Mantooth. Entertainment Weekly also reported that Mantooth had battled several cancers before his death. Born Randy DeRoy Mantooth in Sacramento, California, in 1945, he g…