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Inmate Attack At CT Jail Leaves 3 Workers Injured; Fourth Such Attack This Year Inmate Attack At CT Jail Leaves 3 Workers Injured; Fourth Such Attack This Year
Inmate Attack At CT Jail Leaves 3 Workers Injured; Fourth Such Attack This Year Three workers were injured after an inmate attacked a healthcare employee inside New Haven Correctional Center, state authorities said. The violence began around 11:35 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24,  according to state Department of Correction spokesperson Andrius Banevicius. The inmate ran toward the healthcare worker and struck them in the back of the head, Banevicius said. The blow knocked the worker to the ground. An ambulance took the employee to a local hospital for treatment. “Despite the individual continuing his assaultive behavior, responding correctional staff were able to qui…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Dolly Parton Dies: Entertainment Icon Touched Millions Over Decades With Her Songs, Spirit Dolly Parton Dies: Entertainment Icon Touched Millions Over Decades With Her Songs, Spirit
Dolly Parton Dies: Entertainment Icon Touched Millions Over Decades With Her Songs, Spirit One of America’s most recognizable and beloved entertainers, whose songs, humor, and generosity crossed generations, has died. Click here for a new, updated story: Cause Of Death Revealed For Entertainment Icon, American Legend Dolly Parton Country music legend Dolly Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 80, her nephew Brian Seaver announced in a video posted to Parton’s Instagram account. She died peacefully surrounded by loved ones, according to the family.  Parton’s death came after a period of health problems that had forced her to step back from several …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Family Speaks Out After BF Says ‘Demon’ Made Him Kill College Soccer Star Family Speaks Out After BF Says ‘Demon’ Made Him Kill College Soccer Star
Family Speaks Out After BF Says ‘Demon’ Made Him Kill College Soccer Star The family of a soccer player stabbed to death by her boyfriend after he claimed a “demon” told him to do it is speaking out, calling the 18-year-old's killing a “parent’s worst nightmare” as nearly $60,000 has poured in to build a legacy in her name. “This is a parent’s worst nightmare. It has been devastating for family, friends, and the whole community,” Karoline Heintz's family said in a statement released through Pennsylvania State Police. “Karoline was loved by all. She was a kind, smart, beautiful girl. We want justice for our ‘sweet’ Karoline.” The family asked for privacy as they …

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by Jillian Pikora
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73-Year-Old CT Man Found Dead After Extensive 10-Day Search 73-Year-Old CT Man Found Dead After Extensive 10-Day Search
73-Year-Old CT Man Found Dead After Extensive 10-Day Search A 73-year-old Connecticut man missing for more than 10 days was found dead following an extensive, multi-agency search. Christopher Taylor, of Shelton, was last seen on Thursday, Aug. 14. Police issued a Silver Alert after he was reported missing two days later.  Searchers found Taylor's body on Monday, Aug. 24, Shelton police said. They did not disclose where he was located or how he died.  The Chief Medical Examiner and Shelton police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Several Connecticut agencies and volunteers are assisting. “Shelton Police Detectives…

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by Josh Lanier
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4 Adults, 4 Children Killed In Mass Shooting, Fire At Montana Home: Update 4 Adults, 4 Children Killed In Mass Shooting, Fire At Montana Home: Update
4 Adults, 4 Children Killed In Mass Shooting, Fire At Montana Home: Update A family disturbance turned into a horrific scene after gunfire erupted and a home was quickly consumed by flames, leaving eight dead. Four adults and four children were killed Sunday, Aug. 23, at a home on White Star Circle in Billings, Montana, according to authorities. Billings Police confirmed the eight fatalities late Tuesday afternoon after earlier not reporting an exact number during the immediate hours after the incident. Police received a 911 call at about 6 p.m., and gunshots could be heard in the background, authorities said. Officers arriving minutes later heard more gunfire fr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fake ID Mailed To CT Victim Had Photo Of Man Accused In $27K Theft: Police Fake ID Mailed To CT Victim Had Photo Of Man Accused In $27K Theft: Police
Fake ID Mailed To CT Victim Had Photo Of Man Accused In $27K Theft: Police A Connecticut man already facing charges in an attempted bank fraud case was arrested after he allegedly stole $27,000 from another person's bank account using a fake ID, police said. David J. Yorwerth, 60, of New Haven, was arrested and charged last week with first-degree forgery, first-degree identity theft, first-degree larceny and criminal impersonation, according to Ridgefield police. Derby police previously arrested Yorwerth in late February after officers allegedly found him carrying forged and fraudulent documents at a Liberty Bank branch on Pershing Drive. That case remains pe…

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by Josh Lanier
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3 Bodies Found In Sleeping Bags At Burlington Home Were 'Markedly Decomposed' 3 Bodies Found In Sleeping Bags At Burlington Home Were 'Markedly Decomposed'
3 Bodies Found In Sleeping Bags At Burlington Home Were 'Markedly Decomposed' Three people found dead months ago inside a Connecticut home in foreclosure were each inside sleeping bags, newly disclosed state police records reveal. The remains were discovered at 7 Stanwich Lane in Burlington on June 14. A Connecticut State Police search warrant application now provides new details about what officers found inside. The remains belonged to Paul Graham Cash, Sally Ann Cash, and Sally’s son, Brian Cash, according to the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. All three were “markedly decomposed,” the medical examiner’s office said. The buyer discovered the rem…

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by Josh Lanier
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First US Measles Deaths Of 2026 Reported First US Measles Deaths Of 2026 Reported
First US Measles Deaths Of 2026 Reported The first measles deaths reported in the US this year have been confirmed, officials announced Tuesday, Aug. 25. Both people who died were unvaccinated Lancaster County residents, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. They are the state's first measles-associated deaths since 1991. Officials declined to release their ages, sexes, or other identifying details, citing confidentiality. "We hope and we pray that those deaths will be the last," Gov. Josh Shapiro said during a Tuesday afternoon press conference at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. The Commonwealth is battli…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Mountain Dew's Newest Flavor Comes With Spicy Twist: How To Try It Mountain Dew's Newest Flavor Comes With Spicy Twist: How To Try It
Mountain Dew's Newest Flavor Comes With Spicy Twist: How To Try It A popular candy brand and Mountain Dew are teaming up for a new tropical soda with a spicy twist. Mountain Dew x Trolli Mango Pineapple Punch launched nationwide on Monday, Aug. 24, PepsiCo announced in a news release. The limited-edition soda blends mango, pineapple, and a hint of strawberry. The drink is meant to be paired with Trolli Spicy Crawlers, creating a sweet-and-spicy combination. "Trolli is all about pushing the boundaries of what a sour gummi candy can be, so what better way to show consumers more ways to enjoy Trolli Spicy Crawlers than by pairing it with the bold, new fruit-…

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by Chris Spiker
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Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike
Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike A sudden surge in surcharges is leaving consumers frustrated and fatigued as fees pile up across industries.  From restaurants to airlines and online retailers, businesses are increasingly tacking on extra charges to offset rising costs. And customers are noticing. The trend, often referred to as "fee fatigue," has grown significantly in recent years.  According to a JD Power study, 34 percent of small businesses now add credit card surcharges, while restaurant surcharges have jumped from 16 percent in 2022 to 20 percent in 2025.  These fees, which often appear at checkout,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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FDA Issues Highest Risk Level After Major Recall Of Dips, Salsas FDA Issues Highest Risk Level After Major Recall Of Dips, Salsas
FDA Issues Highest Risk Level After Major Recall Of Dips, Salsas A popular supermarket chain is warning shoppers to check their refrigerators after a recall involving prepared foods was elevated to the highest possible risk level. The Food and Drug Administration upgraded a Whole Foods Market recall of prepared dips and salsas to a Class I classification, meaning there is a reasonable probability that consuming the affected products could cause serious health consequences or death. The recall involves nearly 13,000 units of dips and salsas that may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the FDA warning. The products were sold at Whole Foods Market…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Jersey Shore' 2.0? Viral TikTok Shows New Reality Show Filming In Seaside Heights 'Jersey Shore' 2.0? Viral TikTok Shows New Reality Show Filming In Seaside Heights
'Jersey Shore' 2.0? Viral TikTok Shows New Reality Show Filming In Seaside Heights A new Netflix reality show from a producer behind MTV's "Jersey Shore" appears to be filming in the place that made the original series famous. A TikTok shared by user @mtlchlo shows a film crew in Seaside Heights, with the video claiming a "new younger cast" was filming a new Jersey Shore show. The clip had racked up 1.2 million views. According to Deadline, Netflix is working with "Jersey Shore" producer SallyAnn Salsano on a new reality show called "The Leftovers," which is being filmed across New Jersey. Deadline says the series centers on a group of friends coming together for the fir…

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by Cecilia Levine