Can You Spell The 4 Words That Cost Kid The National Bee Crown? Can You Spell The 4 Words That Cost Kid The National Bee Crown?
Can You Spell The 4 Words That Cost Kid The National Bee Crown? Only four words stood between a Jersey City student and the Scripps National Spelling Bee championship. Ishaan Gupta, representing the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development, finished second in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee after a dramatic 90-second spell-off Thursday, May 28, in Washington, D.C. Watch the moment Speller 29 Shrey Parikh won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee by competing in the third Spell-off in Bee history. His winning word, the final word he spelled correctly during the Spell-off, was "bromocriptine."  Scri…
That Wasn't Will Ferrell At CT's Travelers Championship — It Was Lonnie 'The Hawk' Hawkins That Wasn't Will Ferrell At CT's Travelers Championship — It Was Lonnie 'The Hawk' Hawkins
That Wasn't Will Ferrell At CT's Travelers Championship — It Was Lonnie 'The Hawk' Hawkins Connecticut golf fans got an unexpected celebrity sighting this week when an in-character Will Ferrell made a surprise appearance at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell. The actor arrived at the TPC River Highlands player clubhouse around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24. He did not play in the pro-am. Instead, he stayed in character to promote his upcoming Netflix comedy series, "The Hawk. The show follows Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins, a washed-up golfer trying to rebuild his career. Ferrell greeted fans, spent several hours around the clubhouse, and mixed with some of the PGA Tour's bi…
Police ID Pregnant Woman Who Crashed Into Mass Hotel, Opened Fire Before Killing Herself Police ID Pregnant Woman Who Crashed Into Mass Hotel, Opened Fire Before Killing Herself
Police ID Pregnant Woman Who Crashed Into Mass Hotel, Opened Fire Before Killing Herself Authorities say they have identified the 27-year-old woman who crashed into a Central Massachusetts hotel, opened fire, and wounded an guest before killing herself. Olive Openshaw, a 27-year-old Belchertown resident who was eight months pregnant, crashed into the side of the Sturbridge Plaza Hotel in Sturbridge on June 18, according to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office. Investigators said Openshaw got out of the SUV, pulled out a gun, and began shooting into the hotel. A guest in the lobby was struck in the torso. The victim was taken to Harrington Hospital in Southbridg…
Officer Shoots Suspect In New Britain After Foot Chase, Gun Found; State Investigating Officer Shoots Suspect In New Britain After Foot Chase, Gun Found; State Investigating
Officer Shoots Suspect In New Britain After Foot Chase, Gun Found; State Investigating A Connecticut police search for suspects in an earlier shooting ended with an officer opening fire, leaving one person injured and another under arrest. The incident happened around 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, after New Britain officers received information about suspects connected to an earlier shots-fired call in the Union Street area, officials said. An officer spotted one of the suspects near the Red Roof Inn walking with another man. Detectives tried to stop them, but both men ran, according to officials. The chase ended in the parking lot of 1 Herald Square, where an officer repo…
64 Dog Bite Cases Prompt New Law For Dog Owners In CT Town: Leash-Up Or Pay-Up 64 Dog Bite Cases Prompt New Law For Dog Owners In CT Town: Leash-Up Or Pay-Up
64 Dog Bite Cases Prompt New Law For Dog Owners In CT Town: Leash-Up Or Pay-Up No more off-leash walks in this Connecticut town. As of Tuesday, June 23, dog owners in West Hartford must keep their pets on a leash while on all town-owned property, as the Town Council unanimously adopted a townwide leash ordinance at its meeting. The ordinance expands the town's previous leash requirement, which applied only in parks and other public spaces. Dogs must now be restrained by a leash or similar physical restraint at least six feet long while on public property. The only exception is inside enclosed dog parks designated by the town manager. Violators face fines of $25 for a…
Mom Crashes SUV Into Plainfield Home With 4 Kids Inside, Drives Away: Police Mom Crashes SUV Into Plainfield Home With 4 Kids Inside, Drives Away: Police
Mom Crashes SUV Into Plainfield Home With 4 Kids Inside, Drives Away: Police A Connecticut woman is accused of crashing an SUV into a home before driving away with four young children still inside the vehicle, police said. Amber Blanchette, 33, of Sterling, faces multiple charges after the Tuesday night, June 24, crash, which investigators said began with a reported domestic disturbance and ended with an SUV crashing into a house. Officers responded to a home on Snake Meadow Road in Plainfield around 8:10 p.m. after receiving a report of a possible domestic disturbance, according to police. While officers were investigating, they learned an SUV had crashed into a h…
Sean Hannity Addresses Health Rumors After Viewers Expressed Concerns Sean Hannity Addresses Health Rumors After Viewers Expressed Concerns
Sean Hannity Addresses Health Rumors After Viewers Expressed Concerns A well-known TV host is answering questions after viewers noticed something different. Sean Hannity shared a health update on Wednesday, June 24, after his raspy voice and puffy face raised concerns among viewers and sparked online speculation. The 64-year-old Fox News host addressed the concern in a post on X, saying the changes were tied to a pinched nerve and medication. "Thanks to everyone who has checked in," Hannity wrote. "I’ve already addressed this several times on my radio show, but while training, I developed a painful pinched nerve in my neck." Hannity said his doctor put him …
Brothers Show Up Armed After Fight At Meriden Father's Day Party, Police Say Brothers Show Up Armed After Fight At Meriden Father's Day Party, Police Say
Brothers Show Up Armed After Fight At Meriden Father's Day Party, Police Say A Connecticut Father's Day celebration ended with two brothers facing criminal charges after police say one of them returned to the gathering armed following a fight. Miguel Roman, 37, became involved in an altercation with another man during a Father's Day gathering at 109½ West Main St. in Meriden on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The two were not related. Miguel suffered a non-life-threatening wound to his head. According to police, Miguel left but returned about 30 to 40 minutes later with his brother, Michael Roman. Investigators said the brothers were looking for the man involved in the earli…
New Fast-Food Survey: Rankings For Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Revealed New Fast-Food Survey: Rankings For Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Revealed
New Fast-Food Survey: Rankings For Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Revealed America’s fast-food favorites are getting a fresh ranking. McDonald’s is the most considered fast-food brand in the US, according to YouGov America’s 2026 US restaurant brand rankings report. YouGov America ranked fast-food brands by consideration, asking consumers where they would consider buying food or drinks the next time they were in the market. McDonald’s led with 39.6 percent. Chick-fil-A followed at 35.5 percent, with Wendy’s third at 33.2 percent. The rest of the top 10 were Burger King at 31.6 percent, Taco Bell at 31.2 percent, Subway at 29.3 percent, KFC at 25 percent, Domino…
Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch
Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch A long-running political rivalry is getting a fresh round of blunt words. Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump’s repeated focus on him during a new interview on the "All the Smoke" podcast, hosted by Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, which can be viewed here. The episode was recorded at the newly unveiled Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side. Obama was asked about Trump’s frequent attacks and references to him. "The thing about it is, look, you’ve gotta ask him what it is. ... The obsession. I obviously have a room in his head. A suite in his head,” …
Surprise Wedding: 'Jersey Shore' Star Just Pulled Off The Ultimate Fake-Out Surprise Wedding: 'Jersey Shore' Star Just Pulled Off The Ultimate Fake-Out
Surprise Wedding: 'Jersey Shore' Star Just Pulled Off The Ultimate Fake-Out Fifty people thought they were going to a screening of Jenni "JWoww" Farley's new movie "Nanny Cam," PEOPLE reports. Instead, it was the MTV "Jersey Shore" star's wedding to pro wrestler Zack Carpinello. According to PEOPLE, the couple created fake, movie-themed invitations, signage, and even a red carpet. But, surprise! This wasn't a movie screening at all. This was a Wednesday, June 24 wedding in Old Bridge. Snooki shared a photo of herself hugging JWoww in her wedding dress. She wrote: ""I love a good surprise and i love her and so happy but so mad i didn't know🥺🥺." ""My beautiful quee…
'Violently Swerving' Plane From Newark Lands In Boston After Pilot's Medical Emergency: Report 'Violently Swerving' Plane From Newark Lands In Boston After Pilot's Medical Emergency: Report
'Violently Swerving' Plane From Newark Lands In Boston After Pilot's Medical Emergency: Report A pilot's medical emergency forced an Air Canada flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to make an emergency landing in Boston on Wednesday afternoon, June 24, according to the FAA and ABC7. Air Canada Flight 7664 landed safely at Boston Logan International Airport at approximately 2 p.m. after the crew reported a pilot medical emergency, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The flight had departed Newark and was bound for Halifax, Nova Scotia. Passengers described a chaotic scene aboard the aircraft, ABC7 reports. One passenger told the outlet that the plane began "v…