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Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says
Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says Retirees in many Northeast states need some of the most savings in the country to cover their living expenses, according to a new study. Coin Insider released a report on how much money retirees need beyond Social Security to cover 30 years of living costs. The August rankings looked at all 50 states based on annual spending for households ages 65 and older, local price levels, housing costs, average Social Security benefits, and whether seniors rent or own their homes. The cryptocurrency news outlet calculated the yearly gap between estimated living expenses and Social …

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by Chris Spiker
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Lindsay Clancy's Attorney Has Blunt Response To Lone Juror Speaking Out Lindsay Clancy's Attorney Has Blunt Response To Lone Juror Speaking Out
Lindsay Clancy's Attorney Has Blunt Response To Lone Juror Speaking Out Lindsay Clancy's attorney is refusing to engage with the lone holdout juror in the triple murder case and instead is eyeing his next move. On Monday, Sept. 21, defense attorney Kevin Reddington told "The Hill" he was planning on filing several motions ahead of the Sept. 29 hearing. Among them, a motion seeking dismissal of the case on double-jeopardy grounds. The day after 36-year-old Clancy's ex-husband, Patrick Clancy, appeared on "60 Minutes," Reddington told the outlet that the case was one that "needs to be done." Meanwhile, the lone holdout juror, Michael Péguy Desronvil, 4…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Naugatuck Deputy Police Chief Arrested, Placed On Paid Leave During Investigation Naugatuck Deputy Police Chief Arrested, Placed On Paid Leave During Investigation
Naugatuck Deputy Police Chief Arrested, Placed On Paid Leave During Investigation The Naugatuck Deputy Police Chief Daniel Norck was arrested on Friday, Sept. 18, and immediately placed on paid leave.  Thomaston police arrested Norck, though they have not said why.  Naugatuck police officials said they learned of his arrest on Friday but did not comment further.  Naugatuck police said Norck would remain on paid leave until an internal affairs investigation could be completed.  This is a developing story. Check back with Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Josh Lanier
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It's A Boy! First-Ever Red Panda Cub Born At Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo It's A Boy! First-Ever Red Panda Cub Born At Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
It's A Boy! First-Ever Red Panda Cub Born At Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo A new arrival is making history at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo and giving local animal lovers a new reason to visit this fall. The Bridgeport zoo announced the birth ahead of International Red Panda Day on Saturday. The male cub was born overnight on June 24 to first-time parents Ponya and Pilot. It is the first red panda cub born at the zoo. Zookeepers have not announced a name for the cub. Zoo leaders called the birth “a landmark moment for the zoo and an important breeding achievement for this endangered species.” "There are milestones that every zoo hopes to celebrate, and this is …

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by Josh Lanier
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CT Robbery Suspect’s Outfit Choice, Bike Help Police Crack Case CT Robbery Suspect’s Outfit Choice, Bike Help Police Crack Case
CT Robbery Suspect’s Outfit Choice, Bike Help Police Crack Case A traffic stop over an equipment violation gave Connecticut police a major break in an armed robbery investigation. Jason D. Mann, of Darien, was arrested following the Tuesday, Sept. 15, robbery at the Exxon station at 1358 Post Road in Darien, authorities said.  The clerk told police that the robber entered the store around 12:30 p.m., waved a handgun, and demanded money and cigarettes. He ran away with more than $3,000 and 20 packs of cigarettes. He then jumped on his getaway e-bike and sped off west on Post Road.  Officers rushed to the area but could not catch him. The…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
NYU Langone, UPMC To End Gender-Affirming Care For Minors In DOJ Deals NYU Langone, UPMC To End Gender-Affirming Care For Minors In DOJ Deals
NYU Langone, Upmc To End Gender-Affirming Care For Minors In DOJ Deals Two major New York and Pennsylvania health systems will stop providing gender-affirming medical care to minors under agreements reached with the US Department of Justice, federal officials announced Friday, Sept. 18. NYU Langone Hospitals and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, or UPMC, agreed to stop providing puberty blockers, hormones, and surgical procedures to patients younger than 18, according to the DOJ. NYU also agreed to pay $8.5 million, while UPMC will pay $950,000 as part of the resolutions, the department said. The agreements resolve investigations into potential vio…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Steering Control Could Fail In 200K+ Recalled VW, Audi Vehicles Steering Control Could Fail In 200K+ Recalled VW, Audi Vehicles
Steering Control Could Fail In 200K+ Recalled VW, Audi Vehicles More than 200,000 Volkswagen and Audi SUVs are being recalled because a significant problem can cause them to lose steering control. Volkswagen Group of America issued the recall for about 208,724 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Friday, Sept. 11. The affected vehicles include 2018 Volkswagen Tiguans, 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlases, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3s. The problem involves a bolt that holds the steering rack in place. The bolt can corrode and break, potentially damaging the steering rack and causing drivers to lose steering control. …

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Trump Bans 3 Major News Outlets From White House, Says Others May Follow Trump Bans 3 Major News Outlets From White House, Says Others May Follow
Trump Bans 3 Major News Outlets From White House, Says Others May Follow The battle over what media outlets get through the White House gates has sharply escalated. Click here for a new, updated story: Major TV Networks, Including Fox News, Make Rare Move After Trump Bans 3 Outlets President Donald Trump announced Friday afternoon, Sept. 18, that he was immediately banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House in an extraordinary, unprecedented move that is sounding alarms about First Amendment rights. The First Amendment protects five basic freedoms from government interference: religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition. Trump disclosed t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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CT Officer Hit By Stolen Moped Still Helps Arrest 2 Riders Accused Of Thefts CT Officer Hit By Stolen Moped Still Helps Arrest 2 Riders Accused Of Thefts
CT Officer Hit By Stolen Moped Still Helps Arrest 2 Riders Accused Of Thefts A Connecticut police officer suffered deep cuts and heavy bleeding after a moped hit him during an attempted traffic stop, authorities said. Despite his injuries, he helped arrest the two men riding it. The incident happened around 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, on Brentwood Avenue in Fairfield.  Fairfield Police went to the neighborhood after someone reported seeing two people enter a residential property several times and carry away items. Officers searching the area found two men who fit the caller’s description riding a moped, police said. An officer standing nearby ordered the…

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by Josh Lanier
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Amazon Customers Could Get More Money As $2.5B Settlement Expands: See Who Qualifies Amazon Customers Could Get More Money As $2.5B Settlement Expands: See Who Qualifies
Amazon Customers Could Get More Money As $2.5B Settlement Expands: See Who Qualifies Amazon Prime customers could get more money as a major $2.5 billion federal settlement expands. The Federal Trade Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 17, that Amazon will speed up and broaden payments to eligible consumers under the settlement reached in September 2025. The online retail giant was required to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and provide up to $1.5 billion in refunds to consumers. Amazon was accused of enrolling millions of consumers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and knowingly making it difficult for customers to cancel. More than $845 million had …

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by Chris Spiker
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East Haven Grieves After Car Strikes, Kills 5-Year-Old Boy: ‘No Words Adequate’ East Haven Grieves After Car Strikes, Kills 5-Year-Old Boy: ‘No Words Adequate’
East Haven Grieves After Car Strikes, Kills 5-Year-Old Boy: ‘No Words Adequate’ A Connecticut community is in mourning after a 5-year-old boy was hit by a car and killed on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 17.  The child was struck on Foxon Road near Bennett Road in East Haven around 3:20 p.m.  First responders tried to save the child at the scene. Medical teams continued those efforts at Yale New Haven Hospital, police said. The child died from the injuries. “There are simply no words adequate for the loss of a five-year-old child,” Mayor Joseph Carfora said in a statement. “Our entire East Haven community is grieving with this young boy’s family today.” Carfora …

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Duncan Sheik Dies At 56: Hitmaker, Broadway Composer Leaves Young Daughter Duncan Sheik Dies At 56: Hitmaker, Broadway Composer Leaves Young Daughter
Duncan Sheik Dies At 56: Hitmaker, Broadway Composer Leaves Young Daughter A defining voice of ’90s pop who found an acclaimed second act on Broadway has gone silent. Singer-songwriter and Tony Award-winning composer Duncan Sheik died Thursday, Sept. 17, at a Manhattan hospital. He was 56. His family announced his death in a statement on his Instagram account. "It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of Duncan Sheik," the family said. "The world has a lost a singular talent, and deeply influential voice in music and theater."  View this post on Instagram His mother, Suzanne Sheik, told People t…

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by Joe Lombardi