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'Not What We Voted For:' Kamala Harris Delivers Concession Speech After Losing To Trump 'Not What We Voted For:' Kamala Harris Delivers Concession Speech After Losing To Trump
'Not What We Voted For:' Kamala Harris Delivers Concession Speech After Losing To Trump Vice President Kamala Harris has addressed the nation for the first time after losing the 2024 Presidential Election to Donald Trump at her alma mater, Howard University. "The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for not what we voted for," the vice president said. "but hear me when I say the light of America’s promise will always burn bright." Harris urged her supporters to keep fighting before saying, "We must accept the results of this election." The veep said that she spoke to Trump and congratulated him on his victory, "and told him we will help him and h…

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by Zak Failla & Cecilia Levine
Business
Sweeping Change: Instagram Moves Teens Into Private Accounts 'Guided By Parents' Sweeping Change: Instagram Moves Teens Into Private Accounts 'Guided By Parents'
Sweeping Change: Instagram Moves Teens Into Private Accounts 'Guided By Parents' Millions of teenage Instagram users are being forced into private accounts with enhanced security features aimed at limiting their exposure to harmful content. Meta, the social media platform’s parent company, unveiled its “Teen Accounts” feature on Tuesday, Sept. 17, automatically placing anyone under the age of 18 into a default private account. Teens with a private account must accept new followers and people who don’t follow them can’t see their contact or interact with them. It also comes with strict messaging settings, making it so they can only receive messages from people they foll…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Ex-Fairfield County State Rep Apologizes For Meme Making Light Of Trump Assassination Attempt Ex-Fairfield County State Rep Apologizes For Meme Making Light Of Trump Assassination Attempt
Ex-Fairfield County State Rep Apologizes For Meme Making Light Of Trump Assassination Attempt A former Fairfield County state representative who is running again to unseat a Republican is apologizing for a meme he posted following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Democrat Kenneth Gucker, who is running for the 138th District in Danbury, posted the meme, which showed up on X and Facebook on Saturday, July 13.  The meme depicted an image from a 1960s sitcom, "Get Smart," implying the bullet "missed him by that much." @MattRitterCT @ctdems@CTHouseDems@NancyDiNardoCT@GovNedLamont need to condemn Ken Gucker Dem candidate for state rep in Danbury & …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Popular CT Restaurant Known For Its 'Huge' Portions Closing Popular CT Restaurant Known For Its 'Huge' Portions Closing
Popular CT Restaurant Known For Its 'Huge' Portions Closing This story has been updated. A popular Connecticut restaurant with a well-known sister on Martha's Vineyard is closing a year after its opening. Hartford County Jimmy Seas Pan Pasta, located on West Main Street in Avon, said on Facebook that its last day would be Sunday, June 9. The restaurant, known for mixing pasta with all kinds of fresh seafood, veggies, and more, didn't offer a reason for closing. Fans of the restaurant were dismayed and took to Facebook to express their sadness.  "So sorry to hear this .. your food is delicious!!!" said one. Another wrote: "Oh no! I’m so sorr…

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by Kathy Reakes