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CT Sues Trump Admin. To Stop SNAP Cutoff Amid Government Shutdown
Many Northeast states are suing the Trump administration as roughly 42 million Americans could lose major food assistance amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. The lawsuit was filed by 25 states in a Massachusetts federal court on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Northeastern members of the suit include Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont. The states filed the lawsuit against the US Department of Agriculture and Secretary Brooke Rollins. The suit also names the Office of Management and Budge…
Business
Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue
A popular raw tuna product sold at Costco stores has been pulled from shelves over concerns it may be contaminated with Listeria. On Saturday, Sept. 20, Western United Fish Company, doing business as Annasea Foods Group, announced a recall of 3,314.7 pounds of Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke. The move came after the company’s green onion supplier reported a positive Listeria test in ingredients used for the product. The recalled tuna was sold in clear plastic clamshell containers labeled with Costco Item Number 17193, pack date of Sept. 18, and sell by date of Sept. 22.…
Business
Powerball Jackpot Skyrockets To $1.8B — Second Biggest In US History: How To Get Your Tickets
Got your tickets? Saturday night’s Powerball drawing is now worth an eye-popping $1.8 billion, the second-largest lottery jackpot in US history after no winners claimed a $1.7 billion prize in Wednesday's drawing. The jackpot comes with a potential cash option of $826.4 million. “Excitement is building as players look forward to tomorrow night’s drawing for this historic jackpot,” Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO stated. “We encourage everyone to play responsibly and take pride in knowing that every $2 ticket also helps support good causes in their comm…
Business
Powerball Jackpot Soars To $750M; 10th Largest In History
The Powerball jackpot is approaching $1 billion after no Lottery players hit all five numbers and the Powerball. A $750 million jackpot will be up for grabs on Monday, Aug. 25, marking the 10th-largest grand prize in the game's history — with an estimated cash value of $338.6 million. The winning numbers for the Saturday, Aug. 23 Powerball drawing were 11-14-34-47-51 with a Powerball of 18. While no player matched all six numbers drawn, two tickets sold in Maine and New York matched all five white balls and won $1 million prizes. A third ticket sold in South Dakota also matched…
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Trump Is Blocking Crime Victim Funds Over Immigration Laws: CT Fights Back
New Jersey is leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general from states including New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts in suing the Trump Administration over what officials call unlawful conditions placed on federal funding for crime victims, officials announced Monday, Aug. 18. The lawsuit challenges the Trump Administration’s move to withhold Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant money from states unless they comply with federal immigration enforcement priorities, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. VOCA funds are used for advocacy services, sexual assault forensic exams, funera…
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Legendary Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell Dies
His steady voice —“Houston, we’ve had a problem”— became an instant part of American history. Jim Lovell, the indomitable astronaut who steered Apollo 13 safely back to Earth after a life-threatening explosion in space, has died at age 97. NASA announced his death on Friday afternoon, Aug. 8, marking the end of a remarkable life spent on the frontiers of exploration and resilience. Lovell’s name became synonymous with calm leadership under pressure during the harrowing 1970 Apollo 13 mission, which was famously dubbed a “successful failure.” When an oxygen tank exploded more than 20…
Business
Energy Drink Cans Contain Vodka Seltzer, FDA Recall Warns: What To Know
A popular energy drink is being recalled because some of its cans were accidentally filled with hard seltzer. High Noon is recalling certain 12-packs of its vodka seltzer, the Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday, July 30. The alcoholic beverage was discovered in cans labeled as Celsius energy drinks. The recall affects certain High Noon Beach Variety Packs sent to distributors and retailers in several states, including New York and Virginia. The packs of 12-ounce cans were shipped between Monday, July 21, and Wednesday, July 23. Some cans in two production lots are labeled …
Business
9 Toddlers Drown, Sparking Recall Of 5 Million Backyard Pools
Millions of backyard pools sold nationwide are being recalled after nine toddlers drowned in them, officials said. The recall affects 48-inch and taller above-ground pools made by Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Monday, July 21. About five million of the pools have been sold in the US since 2002, including some currently available online and in stores. The danger comes from an external compression strap that runs outside the pool and over the vertical support poles. Kids can put their feet on the strap to climb into the pool, …
Politics
Trump Diagnosed With Chronic Leg Condition, White House Announces
The White House announced that President Donald Trump’s leg swelling and visible hand bruises stem from age-related conditions, including a chronic one, rather than any serious illness. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at a briefing on Thursday afternoon, July 17, that the president, age 79, was evaluated this week for “mild, symmetrical swelling” around his ankles. A duplex ultrasound ruled out deep-vein thrombosis, and further imaging showed no arterial disease. Physicians instead diagnosed chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a prevalent circulatory problem in pe…
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Judge Cites Simpsons Episode In Ruling Against Trump Affecting 14 States
“Electric van only has 20 minutes of juice left!” That’s the line from The Simpsons a federal judge used to deliver a legal blow to President Donald Trump, quoting a 1995 episode as she struck down his administration’s freeze on electric vehicle infrastructure funding. In a preliminary injunction issued from the bench of the US District Court for the Western District of Washington, Judge Tana Lin invoked Homer Simpson’s long-lost goodbye to his mother as a pop culture parable for a very real-world problem: “range anxiety.” The phrase refers to the fear that electric vehicle drivers might r…
Business
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…
Business
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…
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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. …
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County Judge Accused Of Interfering In Immigration Case Arrested By FBI
New details have been released after FBI agents arrested a judge in the Midwest, accusing her of helping an immigrant avoid detention from federal authorities. A spokesperson for the US Marshals confirmed that Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan had been taken into custody in Wisconsin. According to court documents, the charges arise from events that took place on Friday, April 18. On that day, members of the Milwaukee office of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE ERO), along with federal partners from the FBI, DEA, and US Customs …
Business
Tesla Misses The Mark: Car Deliveries Fall Short As Elon Musk Loses Key Political Fight
Tesla has delivered significantly fewer vehicles to start 2025 amid its biggest sales drop in years, as the company led by billionaire Elon Musk faces massive protests, boycotts, and production delays. Tesla reported 336,681 vehicle deliveries worldwide in the first quarter of 2025, the electric automaker said in a news release on Wednesday, April 2. Those deliveries are down 13% from 386,810 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024. The Austin, Texas-based company blamed the shortfall on upgrades to manufacturing facilities. "While the changeover of Model Y lines across a…
Business
Mislabeled Decaf Coffee Recalled For Giving Drinkers That Caffeinated Jolt
This Traverse City coffee hits different. That's what some customers were saying after brewing the brand's cherry-flavored decaf coffee — only to discover it packed a serious caffeine punch. That's because the bags were mislabeled, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. In a consumer alert, the agency said that Our Family Traverse City Cherry Artificially Flavored Decaf Light Roast Ground Coffee, distributed by Coffee Roasters, was incorrectly labeled as decaffeinated but actually contained caffeine. Related: Tostitos Recalls Chips Sold in 13 States Suffolk, Virginia-based Ma…
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These 68 Bridges Are At Risk Of Failure, NTSB Finds After Key Bridge Collapse
The catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland is sparking national concern as federal investigators warn that nearly 70 other bridges across the country could face a similar fate. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Thursday, March 20, recommended that 30 bridge owners conduct urgent vulnerability assessments after an investigation into the deadly collapse of the Key Bridge found it was nearly 30 times above the acceptable risk threshold for critical structures. Key Bridge collapse. Baltimore County PD According to the NTSB, 68 bri…
Business
Recall Issued For 75,000 Bottles Of Popular Creamer Due To Health Hazards
A popular coffee creamer has been recalled due to potential health risks, affecting thousands of bottles distributed across 31 states. International Delight has voluntarily recalled over 75,000 bottles of its coffee creamer after reports of spoilage and illness from consumers, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall, initiated on Friday, Feb. 21, was classified as Class II by the FDA on Wednesday, March 12 — indicating that while health risks are not life-threatening, they could cause temporary or medically reversible issues. The recall affects two flavors of Int…
Business
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including CT
Consumers in multiple states are being urged to check their snack cabinets after a major recall affecting a popular brand of biscuits, wafers, and snack rolls. ZB Importing LLC is voluntarily recalling certain lots of six varieties of Ulker Brand snack products due to undeclared wheat, egg, and/or milk in the ingredient list and/or "Contains" statement on product labels. People with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients could experience serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume the affected items. Affected Distribution Areas Products were distributed thr…
Business
Recall Issued For Canned Tuna Sold Under These Brand Names
If canned tuna is a staple in your pantry, check your shelves immediately. A major nationwide recall has been issued for select Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s canned tuna due to a potential contamination risk that could lead to botulism, a rare but potentially fatal form of food poisoning. The recall, announced by Tri-Union Seafoods, stems from a manufacturing defect in the pull-tab lids, which could cause product leakage and bacterial contamination over time. While no illnesses have been reported, the recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution. Where Was …
Business
Big Lots To Begin 'Going Out Of Business' Sales At Nearly 1,000 Remaining Stores
Big Lots has announced plans to close all of its remaining 963 stores, initiating "going out of business" sales following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in September. The company says it's started the process of closing stores in 48 states and liquidating inventory under its court-supervised Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The decision comes as the retailer seeks to maximize value for stakeholders while exploring potential going-concern sale opportunities. "We all have worked extremely hard and have taken every step to complete a going concern sale," Big Lots' President and Chie…
Business
Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination
Cucumbers distributed throughout the US and Canada and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in several states have been recalled due to the risk of Salmonella contamination. Cucumber recall SunFed Produce, LLC (SunFed) is recalling all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “SunFed” label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the implicated grower’s name “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V." The recalled cucumbers were sold between Saturday, Oct. 12, through Thursday, Nov. 26, 2024. The whole fresh America…
Politics
It's Now 'Logistically Impossible' For Trump To Serve Any Prison Time, Expert Says
Critics hoping to see former President Donald Trump in a jail cell can kiss that fantasy goodbye following his second White House win. The 78-year-old Trump will almost certainly see his myriad legal troubles vanish now that he’s been declared the winner of the 2024 election against Vice President Kamala Harris, said Neama Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor. Trump is currently facing federal charges in Washington, DC, for alleged fraud in the 2020 election, as well as election fraud charges in the state of Georgia. Special Counsel Jack Smith has also appealed a federal judge’s ruling dism…
Politics
Election 2024: Trump Reclaims Presidency By Securing Wins In Key Battleground States
Crucial triumphs in the key battleground states have lifted former President Donald Trump back to the White House. The 78-year-old Trump was declared winner of the 2024 election against Vice President Kamala Harris just before dawn on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Trump has been projected to win all three "Blue Wall" states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. With big additional wins in North Carolina and Georgia, he has secured the 270 electoral votes needed to reclaim the presidency, becoming the first president who will serve non-consecutive terms since former Democratic New York Gov. Grover…
Business
Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including CT, Due To Allergy Risk
A nationwide recall has been issues for a popular brand of milk due to an allergy risk. HP Hood LLC is recalling 96-ounce containers of Lactaid Milk because the product may contain trace amounts of almond, which is not listed on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product was shopped to retailers and wholesalers in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois…
Politics
Ben & Jerry Founders Unveil New 'Kamala' Ice Cream
Move on, chocolate chip, Kamala's new flavor is dropping. The co-founders of Ben & Jerry's, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, just announced that they have teamed up with the progressive advocacy group MoveOn.Org to create a new flavor of ice cream called "Kamala's Coconut Jubilee," in honor of Vice President Harris' presidential campaign. It's part of a get out the vote campaign that will kick off with a rally in Philadelphia on Monday, Sept. 16. The "Scoop The Vote" tour will then travel to more than 20 battleground cities in Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, and…
Politics
Harris Taps Gov. Tim Walz As Running Mate As Swing State Tour Starts Ahead Of Convention
Vice President Kamala Harris has ended weeks of speculation after naming Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The 60-year-old Walz was a seemingly late entrant to the "veepstakes" but gained popularity after several media appearances went viral. The chair of the Democratic Governor's Association, Walz was a US Congressman from 2007 to 2019. A former high school social studies teacher, he's served 24 years in the Army National Guard. Harris said she chose Walz because of his dedication to working-class families. One of the things that stood out …
Politics
Former Trump Hater J.D. Vance Selected As Donald Trump's VP Candidate
Former President Donald Trump unveiled his vice presidential running mate late Monday afternoon, July 15. US Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, age 39, was announced as the pick by Trump on Truth Social just ahead of his appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The post reads as follows: "After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio. J.D. honorably served our Country in the Ma…
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