Revamped Mega Millions Game Promises Better Odds, Boosted Prizes: Here's What's New Revamped Mega Millions Game Promises Better Odds, Boosted Prizes: Here's What's New
Revamped Mega Millions Game Promises Better Odds, Boosted Prizes: Here's What's New An updated Mega Millions game is set to launch with bigger prizes, better odds, and a higher starting jackpot of $50 million. Mega Millions announced the first major change to the game since 2017 in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The first drawing under the new structure will take place at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 8. The lottery game said the changes aim to bring higher non-jackpot payouts, improved odds, and faster-growing prizes. "Beyond big jackpots, players told us they want bigger non-jackpot prizes and that's exactly what this new game delivers," said Joshua Johnson, l…
Hidden Notes Found In Accused CEO Killer Luigi Mangione's Socks At Court Hearing Hidden Notes Found In Accused CEO Killer Luigi Mangione's Socks At Court Hearing
Hidden Notes Found In Accused CEO Killer Luigi Mangione's Socks At Court Hearing Accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione was found with notes hidden in a package of socks before a recent court appearance. Mangione, age 26, is charged with fatally shooting 50-year-old UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel in December ahead of an investor conference.  Two heart-shaped notes were tucked away inside the cardboard packaging of argyle socks delivered to Mangione by his defense team before his court appearance in New York City last month, "Secreted in the cardboard were two personal heart-shaped notes, one addressed to an unknown person named …
RFK Jr. To Eliminate 10,000 Health Jobs, Close Offices: Report RFK Jr. To Eliminate 10,000 Health Jobs, Close Offices: Report
RFK Jr. To Eliminate 10,000 Health Jobs, Close Offices: Report Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is preparing to make significant reductions within the department, as reported in documents obtained by The Wall Street Journal.  The planned changes involve the elimination of 10,000 full-time positions across various departments responsible for critical functions such as disease outbreak response, insurance provision for low-income Americans, and drug approval, according to the story published Thursday morning, March 27. If enacted, these measures would result in the department losing nearly one-quarter of its personnel, reduc…
Measles Case Confirmed In Person Who Rode Amtrak Train From New York Measles Case Confirmed In Person Who Rode Amtrak Train From New York
Measles Case Confirmed In Person Who Rode Amtrak Train From New York A person with a confirmed measles case may have exposed Amtrak passengers on a recent train trip. An infected passenger with a rare breakthrough infection may have exposed others during the trip last week between New York City and Washington, DC, health officials say. The vaccinated person from Minnesota became infected while traveling abroad after returning to the US, boarded the train from NYC before becoming sick several days after arriving in DC. DC Health said the person visited multiple locations in DC while contagious.  Amtrak is contacting passengers who may have been exposed…
Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically
Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on all foreign-made autos, the latest in a chaotic series of tariff threats and trade war escalations that have fueled significant economic turmoil and anxiety. Trump signed an executive order to place the tariffs on cars and light trucks at the White House on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The tariffs go into effect Wednesday, Apr. 2, and the US will begin collecting duties on the following day. The measure builds on the existing 2.5% auto tariffs, which Trump has claimed would generate more than $100 billion in new annual revenue for the…
New Britain Drunk Driver Over Twice Limit Injures 2 People In Crash, Police Say New Britain Drunk Driver Over Twice Limit Injures 2 People In Crash, Police Say
New Britain Drunk Driver Over Twice Limit Injures 2 People In Crash, Police Say An alleged drunk driver from Connecticut is facing charges after injuring two people in a car crash in upstate New York, police said. Hartford County resident Gonzalo Paredes-Moscoso, 45, of New Britain, was arrested on assault and related charges Tuesday, March 25, stemming from a crash in Saratoga County. Paredes-Moscoso had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .18 percent or greater when he crashed his vehicle on State Route 146 near Fire Road in the town of Clifton Park on Tuesday, Feb. 4, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Following the crash, he was arrested on suspicion …
New Update: Vehicle Of 4 US Army Soldiers Presumed Dead Found Submerged In Water New Update: Vehicle Of 4 US Army Soldiers Presumed Dead Found Submerged In Water
New Update: Vehicle Of 4 US Army Soldiers Presumed Dead Found Submerged In Water This story has been updated. The armored vehicle of four US Army soldiers feared dead after going missing during a tactical training exercise in Lithuania has been found submerged in a body water. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told reporters Wednesday afternoon, March 26, in Poland that the four had died, but that there were no details yet surrounding the circumstances. The vehicle they were operating was an M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle. The Lithuanian Defense Minister called the search-and-rescue operation "very complicated," saying that, "It will definitely take some time."…
Bone Voyage: New Dog-Friendly Airline To Offer Flights At NYC-Area Airport Bone Voyage: New Dog-Friendly Airline To Offer Flights At NYC-Area Airport
Bone Voyage: New Dog-Friendly Airline To Offer Flights At Nyc-area Airport It'll soon be wheels – and paws – up for a new airline taking off from a Long Island airport. RetrievAir, a pet-centric airline built entirely around traveling with dogs, will begin service out of Republic Airport (FRG) in Farmingdale, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 26. Flights will begin on Thursday, May 22. From the executive airport, RetrievAir will offer service to seven US cities with weekly departures. The cheapest flights go to West Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursdays for $749 one way. Other destinations from Farmingdale's airport include Chicago,…
New Texts, Including Specific Attack Plans, Released From Leaked Chat Involving Trump Advisers New Texts, Including Specific Attack Plans, Released From Leaked Chat Involving Trump Advisers
New Texts, Including Specific Attack Plans, Released From Leaked Chat Involving Trump Advisers The Atlantic has just released the precise attack plans laid out by Trump Administration advisers during a leaked chat on a commercial app prior to a military strike against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen earlier this month. Two days ago, Jeffrey Goldberg, who edits The Atlantic, published a story stating that US national security leaders included him in an encrypted Signal messaging group chat. However, Goldberg did not release specific details regarding the attack itself. In a new story published Wednesday morning, March 26, headlined "Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advis…
What Luigi Mangione Wants In Jail, Why Prosecutors Oppose It What Luigi Mangione Wants In Jail, Why Prosecutors Oppose It
What Luigi Mangione Wants In Jail, Why Prosecutors Oppose It Awaiting trial in a high-profile murder case, Luigi Mangione is seeking court approval for restricted laptop access to review thousands of documents and videos related to his defense. The 26-year-old Mangione is charged with fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, age 50, outside a Manhattan hotel in December ahead of an investor conference.  He has pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder as an act of terrorism that was filed in New York and remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Sean "Diddy" Combs is also being held. Combs is f…
COVID-19: Free Tests No Longer Available From Government, Here's What To Know COVID-19: Free Tests No Longer Available From Government, Here's What To Know
Covid-19: Free Tests No Longer Available From Government, Here's What To Know The federal government program providing free at-home COVID-19 tests has announced that it is currently “not accepting orders,” according to information on the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response website.  The status of this program remains uncertain, as the US Department of Health and Human Services has yet to respond to inquiries regarding the suspension of orders. Orders placed before 8 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday, March 9, will still be shipped, but the ordering function on Covidtests.gov has experienced intermittent suspensions since the initiative launched in w…
Teresa Giudice Roasted Over 'Tone Deaf' Shirt Amid Alleged Tax Lien Drama Teresa Giudice Roasted Over 'Tone Deaf' Shirt Amid Alleged Tax Lien Drama
Teresa Giudice Roasted Over 'Tone Deaf' Shirt Amid Alleged Tax Lien Drama The internet is having a field day with Teresa Giuidice. On the very day that news broke that she and her husband Luis Ruelas allegedly owe nearly $3 million in tax liens, she made a curious wardrobe choice on Instagram. The "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star (who spent 11 months in fed pen for mail, wire, and bankruptcy fraud) shared a photo of herself wearing a shirt that says: "I speak fluent French: Hermes, Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent."  If you're confused, those are all some very expensive French designer brands. And of course, Giudice is taking the heat. "Oh the prosec…
Pilot, 2 Children On Missing Plane Found Alive 12 Hours After Crash Into Alaska Lake Pilot, 2 Children On Missing Plane Found Alive 12 Hours After Crash Into Alaska Lake
Pilot, 2 Children On Missing Plane Found Alive 12 Hours After Crash Into Alaska Lake 
A pilot and two children were rescued hours after a small plane crashed into frigid waters in a miraculous survival story.  Authorities reported that the trio endured nearly 12 hours in the icy lake, clinging to a section of the wreckage until help arrived in Alaska. On Monday, March 24, Good Samaritans played a pivotal role in the rescue of the stranded crash victims, who had gone missing following their flight over a mountain range at Tustumena Lake, just south of Anchorage. The Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser had departed Sunday, March 23, but was declared overdue later that evenin…
Dog Stuffed In Too-Small Carrier Barked Through 8-Hour Flight From Paris To NJ, Redditor Says Dog Stuffed In Too-Small Carrier Barked Through 8-Hour Flight From Paris To NJ, Redditor Says
Dog Stuffed In Too-Small Carrier Barked Through 8-Hour Flight From Paris To NJ, Redditor Says A United Airlines passenger flying from Paris to Newark says a barking dog turned their overnight trip into a sleepless nightmare — and fellow travelers and crew had no choice but to suffer through it. The story was shared earlier this month in a now-viral Reddit post titled “dog barking from Paris to Newark”, where the user said the dog began yapping just an hour into the flight and didn’t stop. “It woke everyone up,” the poster wrote. “It yapped nonstop… It sounded like it was barking in my ear.” The passenger said the mid-sized dog had been stuffed into a carrier that was clearly too sm…
TSA PreCheck May Not Save You Much Time But Could Help Your Sanity, New Survey Says TSA PreCheck May Not Save You Much Time But Could Help Your Sanity, New Survey Says
TSA PreCheck May Not Save You Much Time But Could Help Your Sanity, New Survey Says Despite its fast-lane promise, TSA PreCheck may not save flyers much time but does make the airport experience less stressful, a new survey said. TSA PreCheck members save just seven minutes in security lines on average, according to the survey released by travel website Upgraded Points on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The PreCheck respondents did report feeling far less stressed than other travelers. More than 1,500 people were polled earlier in March. The survey compared wait times, stress levels, and satisfaction among those with and without TSA PreCheck.  The program, which launched…
Emaciated Dog Rescued After Giving Birth In CT; Puppies Still Missing Emaciated Dog Rescued After Giving Birth In CT; Puppies Still Missing
Emaciated Dog Rescued After Giving Birth In CT; Puppies Still Missing A severely malnourished puppy who had recently given birth was rescued over the weekend. She was dangerously thin, but her origin remains unknown. Meriden Animal Control found the dog — they later named her Petals — on Sunday, March 23, after teenagers spotted her running near Lincoln Plaza on West Main Street.  The hound mix was completely emaciated, with her ribs clearly visible through her thin coat. She was not wearing a collar and was not microchipped. After eating two meals, Petals began producing a significant amount of milk, suggesting she had very recently given birth. Rescue…
Teresa Giudice, Luis Ruelas Hit With $3M In Tax Liens, PEOPLE Reports Teresa Giudice, Luis Ruelas Hit With $3M In Tax Liens, PEOPLE Reports
Teresa Giudice, Luis Ruelas Hit With $3M In Tax Liens, People Reports Looks like the IRS might be flipping a table of its own. "Real Housewives of New Jersey" OG Teresa Giudice and her husband Luis Ruelas are facing a massive tax mess—to the tune of $3 million, according to a new PEOPLE report citing court records. Giudice, 51, reportedly owes $303,889.20. Her husband of two years? He's in deeper, with a jaw-dropping $2.6 million in unpaid taxes, PEOPLE reports. A lien for more than $163,500 was issued against Ruelas this past December, the outlet says, citing the New Jersey Courts website. This isn’t Teresa’s first round with Uncle Sam. She served 11 months…
Burnout Surging Among US Workers — These Groups Are Hit Hardest, New Study Finds Burnout Surging Among US Workers — These Groups Are Hit Hardest, New Study Finds
Burnout Surging Among US Workers — These Groups Are Hit Hardest, New Study Finds A growing number of American workers say they're feeling overwhelmed on the job — and it's getting worse. In a new survey from consulting firm Robert Half released on Tuesday, Mar. 25, 36 percent of US professionals said they feel burned out at work. One in three also reported increased burnout over the past year. Heavy workloads and long hours concern many workers, with 40 percent of respondents citing them as the top reason for burnout. Other worries include a lack of support or recognition from their manager (30%) and limited opportunities to grow professionally (27%). Young profes…
More Americans Have Second Jobs Than Ever: Here's Look Beyond Numbers More Americans Have Second Jobs Than Ever: Here's Look Beyond Numbers
More Americans Have Second Jobs Than Ever: Here's Look Beyond Numbers A growing number of Americans are working multiple jobs, with new federal data showing that approximately 8.9 million people now hold a second job.  This marks the highest rate since April 2009, during the Great Recession. At least 5 percent of the American workforce is now balancing multiple jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While inflation has slowed in recent months, financial pressures continue to drive workers toward additional employment. Rising Costs, Reduced Hours Among Key Factors Economic uncertainty, increased living expenses, and reduced work hours …
NJ Club Promoter Killed By Hit-Run Driver After Car Breaks Down On NYC Highway: Cops NJ Club Promoter Killed By Hit-Run Driver After Car Breaks Down On NYC Highway: Cops
NJ Club Promoter Killed By Hit-Run Driver After Car Breaks Down On NYC Highway: Cops A popular New Jersey club promoter's drive home ended in tragedy after he was struck and killed on the Major Deegan Expressway by a hit-and-run driver—just minutes after calling for help when his car broke down, according to police and the New York Daily News. Darryl Mathis Jr., aka Maybach Swagg, of Elizabeth, was heading home from a gig in the city with rapper Rick Ross when his Crown Victoria stalled in the southbound lanes near West Fordham Road, according to the New York Daily News. Mathis called a friend around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, saying he needed a jump, the outlet said.…
CT Officer Arrested For Third Time In Domestic Violence Case: Police CT Officer Arrested For Third Time In Domestic Violence Case: Police
CT Officer Arrested For Third Time In Domestic Violence Case: Police A Connecticut police officer was arrested again in connection with a domestic violence incident that allegedly took place last year.  Julio Gil-Martinez, 28, of New London, was arrested for violating a protective order last week, police said.  Gil-Martinez was placed on administrative leave in November and remains on leave, according to New London Police. He's been employed with the police department since 2023.  Gil-Martinez was previously charged with disorderly conduct, unlawful restraint, criminal mischief, and violating a protective order, police said. He was last arres…
CT Ranks Among Nation's Least-Stressed States, New Study Says: Here's Why CT Ranks Among Nation's Least-Stressed States, New Study Says: Here's Why
CT Ranks Among Nation's Least-Stressed States, New Study Says: Here's Why While most Americans are feeling the pressure — from rising costs to political uncertainty — residents in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic may be catching a bit of a break, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of the most stressed states in the US on Monday, Mar. 24. The findings suggest that despite national anxieties — like inflation, job instability, and healthcare access — many in the region are experiencing less day-to-day stress than much of the country. Connecticut ranked 42nd overall, placing it among the 10 least-stressed states. The Constitution State had …
New Scam Involving Fraudulent Texts Impersonates IRS New Scam Involving Fraudulent Texts Impersonates IRS
New Scam Involving Fraudulent Texts Impersonates IRS A new scam involves unsolicited text messages impersonating the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the agency says. The fraudulent messages falsely claim recipients are eligible for a $1,400 Economic Impact Payment and instruct them to click a deceptive link to "claim" the funds. How The Scam Works Victims receive a text message that appears to be from the IRS, stating they are owed an Economic Impact Payment. The message urges them to provide personal information to process the supposed payment. Scammers promise the money will be deposited into a bank account or mailed as a check within 1-2…
‘Bitey McBiterton’ Lost Dog Post From NY Police Department Has The Internet Howling ‘Bitey McBiterton’ Lost Dog Post From NY Police Department Has The Internet Howling
‘Bitey McBiterton’ Lost Dog Post From NY Police Department Has The Internet Howling The Ossining Police Department didn’t just reunite a lost dog with its owners—they earned the internet’s love while doing it. On Saturday, March 22, the Westchester, NY department posted a tongue-in-cheek update about a runaway pup spotted near Sarah Street and North Malcolm Street.  The name? Bitey McBiterton. “Bitey McBiterton was found wandering on Sarah Street off North Malcolm Street,” police wrote. “Our Officers are unsure if Bitey is male or female, and aren’t keen on checking. If you recognize this super friendly pup, tell their owners to come get them, like now. Thanks.” The…
Constipated NJ Jewish Man Yanked From Plane Toilet With Pants Down As NY Pal Watched: Lawsuit Constipated NJ Jewish Man Yanked From Plane Toilet With Pants Down As NY Pal Watched: Lawsuit
Constipated NJ Jewish Man Yanked From Plane Toilet With Pants Down As NY Pal Watched: Lawsuit Two Jewish men from New York and New Jersey say they were humiliated, handcuffed, and searched after a bathroom break during a United Airlines flight led to them being removed by federal agents, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan. Yisroel Liebb, of New Jersey, says he was using the bathroom on United Flight 1601 from Tulum, Mexico to Houston on Jan. 28, when the pilot allegedly ripped open the door and pulled him out—with his pants still down and his genitals exposed to other passengers and crew, the suit says. Liebb had told a flight attendant he was experiencing co…
Newly Released JFK Files Reveal CIA Power Struggles, Cold War Intrigue — But No Smoking Gun Newly Released JFK Files Reveal CIA Power Struggles, Cold War Intrigue — But No Smoking Gun
Newly Released JFK Files Reveal CIA Power Struggles, Cold War Intrigue — But No Smoking Gun More than six decades after President John F. Kennedy was gunned down in Dallas, newly unsealed government documents are pulling back the curtain on Cold War spycraft, internal power struggles, and long-whispered assassination plots. More than 77,000 pages of previously redacted records, ordered released last week by President Donald Trump, offer fresh insight into the JFK assassination and what the government knew but kept secret for years. It also provides a glimpse at the battle between Kennedy and the CIA. In reality, at least so far, no groundbreaking revelations have emerged to chall…
Blaze Breaks Out At Disney World, Sends Smoke Towering Over Epcot Theme Park Blaze Breaks Out At Disney World, Sends Smoke Towering Over Epcot Theme Park
Blaze Breaks Out At Disney World, Sends Smoke Towering Over Epcot Theme Park A fire erupted at Walt Disney World's Epcot Theme Park in Orlando, Florida, amid the busy spring break season. The blaze on Saturday night, March 22 created a tower of smoke and forced guests to be evacuated from a ride. The incident began in a backstage area behind the France Pavilion, where a walk-in cooler caught fire, Disney officials confirmed.  The area is restricted to employees and not accessible to guests. The fire was quickly extinguished and did not spread beyond the immediate vicinity. No injuries were reported. Footage shared on social media shows thick black smoke risi…
CT Among 20 Most Innovative States, New Study Says: Here's Why CT Among 20 Most Innovative States, New Study Says: Here's Why
CT Among 20 Most Innovative States, New Study Says: Here's Why Several states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are setting the pace for US innovation by driving research, technology, and business growth, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 Most & Least Innovative States study on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The study evaluated all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 25 key factors, including STEM job concentration, research and development spending, and tech industry presence. Washington, DC, took WalletHub's top spot, driven by its high concentration of professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math. The nation's c…
Pope Francis Returning To Vatican After Serious Pneumonia Scare, Doctors Say Pope Francis Returning To Vatican After Serious Pneumonia Scare, Doctors Say
Pope Francis Returning To Vatican After Serious Pneumonia Scare, Doctors Say Pope Francis is set to be released from the hospital after battling life-threatening health issues for weeks, his doctors say. Pope Francis will be discharged from Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Hospital on Sunday, March 23, after making a “steady and rapid” recovery from bilateral pneumonia, according to Vatican officials. The 88-year-old pontiff will return to his residence at Casa Santa Marta following his Sunday Angelus blessing, which he plans to deliver from a hospital window at noon. "The good news that I imagine the entire world is expecting is that tomorrow, the Holy Father will be disch…
CT Aldi Stores Recall Cheese Over Possible Metal Contamination: FDA CT Aldi Stores Recall Cheese Over Possible Metal Contamination: FDA
CT Aldi Stores Recall Cheese Over Possible Metal Contamination: FDA The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall of a cheese sold at Aldi stores in Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania because of potential metal contamination. The recall affects 5,000 packages of Happy Farms Colby Jack Deli Sliced Cheese, which was distributed exclusively at Aldi locations in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio, according to the FDA. The voluntary recall was initiated after concerns that the cheese may contain steel fragments, the agency said. The impacted product carries the UPC code 4061463330840 and has expiration dates of July 1…
3 Killed, 14 Injured In Shooting At Park In New Mexico 3 Killed, 14 Injured In Shooting At Park In New Mexico
3 Killed, 14 Injured In Shooting At Park In New Mexico At least three people were killed and 14 injured in an overnight shooting at a park in New Mexico. It happened around 10 p.m. Friday, March 21, in Las Cruces near the parking lot of Young Park during a monthly gathering of car enthusiasts with about 200 attendees. The three dead are two 19-year-old men and one 16-year-old boy, the Las Cruces Police Department said. Their names have not yet been released. The injured range in age from 16 years to 36 years. No arrests have been made, but the Las Cruces PD stated it is "actively following multiple leads." Witnesses recounted a sudden e…