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Popular 32-Year-Old American Singer On Tour Among 6 Killed In Mid-Air Brazil Crash
A flight above one of the world’s most recognizable cities ended in disaster. American singer and producer Oliver Tree was among six people killed Sunday, June 14, when two helicopters collided in mid-air over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to multiple reports. Tree, whose full name was Oliver Tree Nickell, was 32. The crash happened over Recreio dos Bandeirantes, in western Rio de Janeiro, according to El País. One of the helicopters crashed into a parking area with electric vehicles, sparking a fire that burned about 20 vehicles, El País reported. The crash killed all six people abo…
Business
$725M Facebook Settlement: See If You're Eligible For Brand-New Payouts
If you received money from Facebook's $725 million privacy settlement, you may soon get another payment. A second distribution of money is expected to begin in June, according to an email sent to settlement members. The payments will be sent in batches and continue for about four weeks. Only people with approved claims who successfully cashed or redeemed their initial payment are eligible for the additional money. "You will receive an additional email notice approximately 3-4 days before your additional settlement payment is issued," the email reads. "Please continue to check your ema…
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Roblox Let Kids Recreate Sandy Hook Shooting — Now CT Officials Are Investigating
Connecticut’s top prosecutor is turning up the pressure on Roblox after investigators said the platform hosted a Sandy Hook school shooting simulation while failing to protect children from exploitation online. Attorney General William Tong announced Tuesday, May 26, that Connecticut will lead an investigation into Roblox over claims the online gaming platform may be harmful to kids. The state is demanding records tied to Connecticut users as part of a wider probe into how Roblox handled reports of child exploitation and whether the company profited while safety concerns grew. Tong sa…
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Justin Bieber Spotted At NY Diner, Starstruck Realtor Says
A Hudson Valley realtor couldn't believe her eyes when she saw Justin Bieber roll up to a popular local diner with his crew on Wednesday, April 29, she said on Instagram. Megan DiBlasi said she was getting work done at a local diner when six guys walked in, and she noticed that one looked like the 32-year-old pop star, she said in a recap on her Instagram story. "I was like, oh my God, that looks like Justin Bieber," the visibly starstruck DiBlasi said, without revealing where she saw the "Baby" singer. "And then I heard him talk and I'm like oh my God, that sounds like Justin Bieber.…
Police & Fire
Cops Troll Influencers Whose Own Videos Got Them Arrested After NY Car Meet
Police in Yonkers shared a now-viral response to drivers who posted themselves causing $10,000 in damages during a car meet last month. The group drove their BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes to JFK Marina about three weeks ago, then recorded the stunts and shared them online, Yonkers police said. Those videos ultimately helped detectives identify them, according to police. “Our social media team found these videos, and it didn't take long for Detectives in our Crime Control Strategies Division to identify these drivers, arrest them, and impound their cars,” the department said in an epic arrest vid…
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Man Hid $13M In NFT Sales, Flaunted Travel Pics As Girlfriend Asked For Pageant Donations: DOJ
A Pennsylvania man who hid millions from the IRS through secret NFT sales—while his girlfriend publicly asked for pageant donations for her daughter—has now been sentenced to prison, federal authorities and social media posts show. Waylon Wilcox, 46, of Dillsburg, was sentenced to 12 months in prison and ordered to pay a $300,400 fine by Senior United States District Judge Malachy E. Mannion, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Wilcox had previously paid the IRS $3,305,238 in back taxes, plus $981,583.30 in interest, auth…
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Savannah Bananas Star From CT Hard Launches Relationship With Maggie Sajak
Maggie Sajak and Jackson Olsson just made it Instagram official. The daughter of Pat Sajak, the retired "Wheel of Fortune" host, and the Savannah Bananas star player from New Milford, CT, posted a photo together at Disney on Instagram Tuesday, April 21, captioned, "applications closed." Sajak, 31, hails from Baltimore, MD and is Princeton-educated, having completed law school at Georgetown University. Olson, 28, was a multi-sport athlete at New Milford High School and went on to play baseball for the University of Hartford, where he studied business and later earned his master's in b…
Lifestyle
Viral New Ice Cream Treat At Yankee Stadium Looks Just Like Chicken
Yankee Stadium’s newest dessert is going viral for its deceptive appearance and sweet surprise. The "Mini Dessert Chicken Bucket" looks exactly like fried chicken drumsticks but is actually a cleverly disguised ice cream treat. The dessert, priced at $10.99, features two “drumsticks” made of vanilla ice cream wrapped around a chocolate-covered pretzel “bone.” The ice cream is coated in caramelized white chocolate and candied cornflakes to mimic the crispy texture of fried chicken. It’s served in a souvenir mini chicken bucket, making it a perfect Instagram-worthy snack. …
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Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ
A Pennsylvania man who threatened to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and other U.S. officials has now pleaded guilty, federal authorities announced on Monday, April 13. Shawn Monper, 33, of Butler, admitted in federal court to making threats to assault and murder U.S. officials and federal law enforcement agents, according to U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti. Monper pleaded guilty to two counts related to threatening officials, and as part of his plea agreement, accepted responsibility for additional charges tied to his online activity, authorities said. The case stems from a series of pos…
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Alex Cooper Puts Construction Heiress Alix Earle On Blast: 'There's No NDA'
Father Cooper has spoken. Alex Cooper, 31, the host of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, didn't mince her words in calling out New Jersey influencer Alix Earle, 25, for allegedly starting "fake drama." “Hey girl, the passive aggressive reposts and the likes and the commenting on things — I’ve got to call you out here,” Cooper, a Newtown, PA native, said Monday, April 13 in a TikTok. “You’re going to need to get specific and just say what you’ve got to say about me. There’s no NDA. No one is stopping you. Stop hiding behind other people and just say it yourself.” Earle, whose father is Monmouth…
Police & Fire
CT Fitness Influencer Shown Hitting Dog In Viral Video, Arrested After Outrage
A Connecticut fitness influencer accused in a disturbing animal cruelty case turned himself in to police after a video of him abusing his dogs spread widely online earlier this month. Michael Gerchy surrendered to the Glastonbury police on Friday, March 27, on charges of cruelty to animals and violation of a protective order, officials said. He was being held on a $250,000 bond. The case gained national attention on March 12, when investigators first learned about a video circulating on social media that showed Gerchy violently assaulting one of his dogs at a home…
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Scams Cost Americans Billions More Than FBI Data Suggests, Study Says: See How Much
Americans may be losing far more to scammers than official data shows, according to a new study. The annual cost of online scams is estimated at $119 billion, according to a report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) released this month. The nonprofit said that data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics shows that only 14% of financial fraud victims report incidents to law enforcement. The $119 billion estimate is more than seven times higher than the $16.6 billion in losses reported to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center in 2024. The report says the…
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Ex-Bodybuilder, Cancer Researcher Stephanie Buttermore Dies At 36
Fitness YouTuber and cancer research scientist Stephanie Buttermore has died unexpectedly at age 36, her fiancé and partner of 10 years Jeff Nippard announced Friday, March 6. She was 36 years old. “As many of you know, Stephanie meant the world to Jeff. She will be remembered for her warmth and compassion, her love for her family, and her PhD research on ovarian cancer.” The cause of death was not immediately made public. Buttermore built a large following online through YouTube and Instagram by combining her scientific background with fitness content. The former competitive body…
Sports
Team USA Hockey Star Blasts White House Over AI Video: 'That's Not Who I Am'
A member of Team USA's men's hockey team is criticizing the White House for posting an AI-generated video about him insulting Canadians. Ottawa Senators captain and Team USA gold medalist Brady Tkachuk addressed the doctored clip on Thursday, Feb. 26. The US defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday, Feb. 22, giving the nation its first men's hockey gold medal since 1980. After the victory, the White House's official TikTok account shared the AI video. The clip used altered footage from a news conference Brady and Matthew Tkachuk held during the 4 …
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Parents Slam Company For Sexual Jokes Promoting Baby, Maternal Products
Frida Baby is facing growing backlash after social media users accused the company of using sexual jokes in its marketing for products for babies and mothers. Images and videos have spread on social media in mid-February, showing advertisements or packaging for infant and maternal products with sexual innuendos. One box featured the caption "This is the closest your husband’s gonna get to a threesome" on a three-in-one rectal thermometer for babies. Another children's thermometer box displayed in a store included the phrase "How about a quickie?" For the Electric No…
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White House Drops Valentine’s Day Meme Cards Featuring Maduro Capture, Greenland, Dems
The White House joined the viral Valentine’s Day meme trend by creating its own shareable, politically themed cards tied to current events and President Donald Trump. The post, captioned “Made just for you 💌,” featured shareable graphics styled like traditional Valentine’s Day cards, drawing mixed reactions online and further highlighting the political divide among commenters. The first card in the series reads, “You captured my heart,” and is set alongside a photo of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro being captured by U.S. Another is a photo of President Donald Trump holding a binde…
Business
Krispy Kreme Sweetens Valentine's Day With New Doughnut Lineup
Krispy Kreme is offering sweet new treats in honor of Valentine's Day. The chain's limited-time Valentine's Day Doughnut Collection will roll out nationwide on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The seasonal lineup will be sold in a custom Valentine's Day-themed dozen box and includes four new doughnuts. Three doughnuts are heart-shaped, while the fourth puts a romantic twist on a classic favorite. "There are so many ways to show love on Valentine's Day, not to just one person, but to everyone who makes your life a little brighter," chief brand and product officer Alison Holder said.&nb…
Police & Fire
CT Teen Charged With Murder, Now Accused Of Instagram Sale Armed Robbery: Police
A Connecticut teenager is facing serious charges after police say a social media meet-up ended with him pulling a gun on a man selling shoes, authorities said. He was already charged with killing someone outside of a nightclub on Halloween. Charles N. Woodall, 19, of East Hartford, faces multiple charges following the alleged incident from last month, South Windsor police said. Woodall contacted the seller over Instagram and asked to buy a pair of shoes. They decided to meet up at the Target parking lot at 125 Buckland Hills Drive in South Windsor, police said. But when the man arrived, in…
Politics
Trump Freezes Visa Processing For 75 Countries: What To Know
The US is pausing visa processing for people from dozens of countries, the latest move in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown that has drawn growing backlash. The State Department announced the freeze for 75 countries in a social media post on Wednesday, Jan. 14. The list includes nations like Afghanistan, the Bahamas, Brazil, Colombia, Iran, Jamaica, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, and Thailand, Fox News reported. Immigrant visa processing will stop on Wednesday, Jan. 21, and continue indefinitely. "The State Department will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries w…
Business
Ex-Trump Advisor Named President Of Facebook, Instagram Parent Company
A former advisor to President Donald Trump has been tapped as a top executive for the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Dina Powell McCormick will join Meta as the company's next president and vice chair, Meta announced on Monday, January 12. The lifelong Republican was Trump's Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy in 2017 and early 2018. Powell McCormick will join Meta's management team to help guide the company's overall strategy, especially as it seeks to make artificial intelligence systems profitable. The former Goldman Sachs executive wil…
Business
TikTok Reportedly Agrees To Sell US Operations After Years Of Pressure: What To Know
TikTok has agreed to give control of its US operations to a new joint venture led by billionaire Larry Ellison and a tech company owned by the United Arab Emirates. According to internal TikTok memos, the widely popular video app's US entity will be transferred to Oracle, private equity firm Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi-backed artificial intelligence firm MGX. Axios first reported the sale's details on Thursday, Dec. 18. The three buyers will own TikTok's US operations under a new company called TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. The sale is expected to end a yearslong saga over purported&nb…
Politics
Foreign Tourists May Face Social Media Inspections Under Trump Administration Plan
Millions of international visitors could soon undergo new digital screening rules as the Trump administration expands its travel and immigration restrictions. Customs and Border Protection said it will require foreign tourists to provide five years of their social media history before entering the US, according to a notice posted in the Federal Register on Wednesday, Dec. 10. The policy would apply to citizens of visa-waiver countries, including Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The Trump administration said it will also collect "high value dat…
Lifestyle
Diddy Tries To Stop 50 Cent-Produced Documentary, Netflix Pushes Back
The longtime beef between Diddy and 50 Cent may be heading to court. Diddy's lawyers issued a cease-and-desist letter to Netflix, demanding the streamer pull its new series produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson called "Sean Combs: The Reckoning," Deadline reported. Combs was convicted in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, but was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges. All four parts of "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" were released on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Netflix calls the documentary series a "sweeping examination" of t…
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Parents Warned About Giving Kids Phones Too Young In New Study
Children who get their first smartphone before they become teenagers are at a greater risk of physical and mental issues, according to new research. University of Pennsylvania researchers led the study published in the medical journal Pediatrics on Monday, Dec. 1. According to the findings, 12-year-olds who owned smartphones had higher rates of depression (31%), obesity (40%), and insufficient sleep (62%) than kids who didn't own a device. The study found that issues grew for even younger children receiving their first smartphone. The risk of developing health problems increased b…
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Yacht Club Bloodbath: NY Woman’s New Beau Fatally Stabbed Her Ex As She Egged Him On, DA Says
Charging documents reveal chilling new details in the murder of a man found stabbed to death at a Long Island yacht club. Christopher Millwater, 52, of Selden, was found gravely injured outside the Stony Brook Yacht Club on Shore Road around 3:40 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, as Daily Voice reported. He was pronounced dead at Stony Brook University Hospital. On Thursday, Nov. 20, Millwater’s ex-girlfriend, 33-year-old Kacy Corso, was arraigned on a second-degree murder charge in Suffolk County Court, alongside her current boyfriend, Victor Panebianco. Investigators determined that Corso, who pr…
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Joe Jonas Randomly Said These Three Nonsense Words And Now Fans Are Losing Their Minds
Joe Jonas unleashed a random one-liner, and the internet still hasn’t recovered. The singer, who has earned a reputation as the funny Jonas Brother, dropped the three nonsensical words while he and brothers Nick and Kevin were promoting their New Year's Eve show at the Hard Rock in Seminole, FL. @ccrystalchangg It’s the middle child shenanigans for me 😂 Nick giving Joe a look had me laughing @joejonas @Nick Jonas @Kevin Jonas @Jonas Brothers #jonasbrothers #jonasbrotherstour #joejonas #kevinjonas #nickjonas ♬ original sound - Crystal "Bing bing bong," he said as a sign-off, look…
Obituaries
CT Community Mourns 18-Year-Old Student Killed In Quadruple Shooting: 'So Smart And Beautiful'
A Connecticut community is mourning the loss of an 18-year-old college student who was fatally shot in downtown New Haven over the Halloween weekend. Now, friends and neighbors are coming together to support her grieving family. Alexa Acevedo, of Norwich, was shot around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, near Church and Center streets in New Haven. Three others — two 21-year-old men and another 18-year-old woman — were hospitalized with gunshot wounds. Police have not released updates on their conditions. Acevedo died at the scene. New Haven police said Acevedo and the others were innocent bysta…
Lifestyle
From CT To Hollywood: Rachel Sennott’s New HBO Comedy ‘I Love LA’ Earning Early Praise
Connecticut-born comedian, actress, and influencer Rachel Sennott will star in a new HBO comedy series that blends a little bit of everything she’s known for into The Simsbury native created and stars in “I Love LA,” debuting Sunday, Nov. 2, at 10:30 p.m., a coveted prime-time slot on the high-profile network. Sennott, 30, an alum of New York University and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, also wrote and directed several episodes. “I Love LA” follows an up-and-coming talent manager navigating the chaos of her late 20s in Los Angeles. Early reviews have been largely positive, and the…
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YouTube Settles Trump Lawsuit For $24.5M, With $22M Going To White House Ballroom
YouTube will pay $24.5 million to end Donald Trump’s lawsuit over his post–Capitol riot suspension, closing out his legal fights with major social media platforms. Court filings made public Monday, Sept. 29, disclose the settlement, making YouTube the last of the three major social media companies to resolve Trump’s claims stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, US Capitol attack. Of the total, $22 million will support a new ballroom at the White House via the Trust for the National Mall, while $2.5 million is designated for other plaintiffs, including the American Conservative Union, accordi…
Politics
Savage Snub: Trump Boots Biden From White House Wall, Replaces Him With Autopen
One of these things is not like the others... One of these things just doesn't belong. President Donald Trump's administration took trolling to a new level with new photos and video of the "Presidential Walk of Fame" at the White House. Margo Martin, a special assistant to the president and communications adviser, made a viral post on X Wednesday afternoon that highlights all of the previous presidents. Except one. President Joe Biden's black and white portrait was conspicuously replaced by a photo of the former commander-in-chief's infamous autopen in place of the Delaware native's …
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Ryan Routh Reportedly Tries To Stab Himself After Verdict In Trump Assassination Attempt Trial
There was chaos in court moments after a jury found Ryan Wesley Routh guilty in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the defendant reportedly tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen, triggering a chaotic scene as marshals rushed the defense table. The verdict was returned Tuesday, Sept. 23, in a South Florida courtroom overseen by US District Judge Aileen Cannon after the jury deliberated two hours. She described the courtroom commotion as an “outburst,” and Routh was forcibly removed before being brought back in shackles to be told he will be sentenced on Thursday, Dec. 18, ac…
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