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Here's Latest Projected Track, Timing, Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter Taking Aim At Region
Projections have been updated for the timing, track and snowfall totals for a fast-moving Nor’easter taking aim at the region.
Snowfall will begin in the central Appalachians and parts of Virginia Saturday night, Jan. 18, before spreading into the mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Sunday, Jan. 19, according to the National Weather Service.
Timing, Track
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Saturday Night: Snow begins in the central Appalachians and Virginia.
Sunday Morning: Snow spreads into the mid-Atlantic, including Baltimore and Washington, DC, before moving north into Pennsylvania and New Jersey. …
CT Duo Charged in $1.8M Medicaid Fraud Scheme Claiming Autism Therapy: Feds
Two Connecticut men, already under state scrutiny, are facing federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a $1.8 million Medicaid fraud scheme that spanned years and exploited critical health services, authorities said.
Ramon Apellaniz, 39, of Middletown, and Suhail Aponte, 38, of Wethersfield, allegedly defrauded the Connecticut Medicaid program through Minds Cornerstone, a company claiming to provide therapy for children with autism, the US Attorney’s Office for Connecticut said.
Authorities allege Apellaniz, using aliases such as “Kristopher Rockefeller,” managed the scheme even wh…
Trump Swearing-In Ceremony, Inaugural Address Moved Indoors
For the first time in 40 years, a presidential inauguration will be held indoors.
Extremely cold temperatures forecast for Monday, Jan. 20 in Washington, DC have resulted in the change.
President-elect Donald Trump announced the move in a social media post at noon Friday, Jan. 17, saying, "There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way.
"It is dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Police K9s and even horses, and hundreds of thousands of supporters that will be outside for many hours…
Man Struck By CT Girls' Basketball Coach Also Charged: Police
A man who police say was intentionally run over by a Connecticut girls' basketball coach has been arrested for his alleged role in the altercation, which reportedly began during a game between two players.
Jason Suprenant, 40, of Columbia, was charged this week with breach of peace and held on a $5,000 bond, according to Connecticut State Police.
The incident occurred on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 11, at Horace Porter School in Columbia, involving Suprenant and Bryan Baez-Rivera, a 29-year-old girls' basketball coach from Willimantic.
Original Report: Youth Basketball Coach Intentiona…
Virus Outbreak In China Sparking Concerns: Here's What To Know About Hmpv
A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China is sparking concerns five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, drawing attention to another respiratory virus circulating in the population.
HMPV, a known virus, usually causes cold-like symptoms, including coughing, wheezing, a runny nose, and a sore throat.
The new rise in cases, particularly among children under 14 in northern China, has officials urging caution as the Lunar New Year holiday approaches, a time when travel and gatherings often lead to spikes in illness.
Data from China’s state news agency, Xinhua, shows …
Dramatic Videos Capture SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion
Videos are circulating of SpaceX's Starship Flight 7 meeting an explosive end over the Atlantic Ocean during its Thursday, Jan. 16 test launch.
The flight, conducted at 4:37 p.m. CT from Starbase, TX, aimed to achieve major milestones but faced setbacks in its journey to space.
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, commented on the test, saying, “Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed! ✨”
Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed! ✨ pic.twitter.com/nn3PiP8XwG — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 16, 2025
The launch was streamed live by SpaceX on X in a video that had …
Parade Of Planets: Rare Celestial Lineup Set To Dazzle Night Skies
A rare celestial phenomenon is about to light up the heavens, offering skywatchers a chance to marvel at the dynamic beauty of our Solar System.
This February, a "Parade of Planets" will see all seven of Earth’s planetary neighbors align in a dazzling display.
The main event occurs on Friday, Feb. 28, when Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars will appear in the night sky at the same time.
Stretching in a neat row along the ecliptic, this alignment promises to be a feast for the eyes, with bright Venus and Jupiter taking center stage while the fainter Neptu…
CT Woman, 40, Dies In NJ Chain Reaction Crash: Police
A 40-year-old Connecticut woman died in a crash Thursday evening, Jan. 16 on Route 287 in New Jersey, authorities said.
A Freightliner tractor-trailer, Honda Civic, Audi S5, and Ford F350 were heading north when he Freightliner struck the back of the Honda at approximately 5:40 p.m. near milepost 66.3 in Mahwah, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said.
What resulted was a chain-reaction crash involving the Audi and the Ford. As a result, the driver of the Honda, Lauren Kopko, of Stratford, CT, died. The driver of the Audi sustained minor injuries, and no other injuries were reporte…
