Over 40? You May Be Better Positioned For The AI Age Than You Think Over 40? You May Be Better Positioned For The AI Age Than You Think
Over 40? You May Be Better Positioned For The AI Age Than You Think For many experienced professionals, artificial intelligence is a worry. Younger employees are experimenting with new tools. Companies are asking people to do more with less. And every week brings another headline about AI changing jobs, reshaping industries, and forcing workers to adapt faster. No wonder many over 40 believe the advantage belongs to the youngest in the room. Just don’t count Ted Yang among them. Yang, a longtime Connecticut resident, entrepreneur, member of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, and founder of the parent company of Daily Voice, makes the op…
CT-Native Runner Qualifies For Olympic Trials After Easily Winning His First-Ever Marathon CT-Native Runner Qualifies For Olympic Trials After Easily Winning His First-Ever Marathon
Ct-native Runner Qualifies For Olympic Trials After Easily Winning His First-Ever Marathon A Connecticut native stunned the field in his first-ever marathon, smashing a long-standing course record and securing a spot in the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Ryan Smith, from Westport, crossed the finish line first at the Vermont City Marathon in Burlington on May 24, posting a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 52 seconds. His performance broke the 24-year-old course record by 1 minute and 10 seconds. He led the field of 1,834 runners for the entire 26.2 miles and earned $2,400 for the win.  "I mean, holy cow! What? I don't know. I'm, ah, I have no words. That excee…
Man Stole Bottles, Cans Collected For Connecticut's Children's Charity: Police Man Stole Bottles, Cans Collected For Connecticut's Children's Charity: Police
Man Stole Bottles, Cans Collected For Connecticut's Children's Charity: Police A man is accused of stealing bottles and cans collected to support Connecticut Children's Medical Center, and police say it wasn't the first time. Joshua Wilcox, of the Broad Brook section of East Windsor, was identified as the suspect after the theft was reported to Enfield police around 8 a.m. Sunday, according to the department. Investigators said bottles and cans were taken from a Connecticut Children's Cans For Kids donation bin in the 100 block of Raffia Road. Police used surveillance cameras and municipal license plate readers during the investigation. Wilcox was later detained in …
Payment Change Coming For Millions Of Federal Benefit Recipients Payment Change Coming For Millions Of Federal Benefit Recipients
Payment Change Coming For Millions Of Federal Benefit Recipients A payment change is coming for millions of federal benefit recipients, but the biggest takeaway is what will stay the same. The Social Security Administration said on Monday, May 18, that the US Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service selected Fifth Third Bank as the new financial agent for the Direct Express card program. The program lets people receive federal benefits, including Social Security and veterans benefits, on a prepaid debit card if they do not use a traditional bank account. Fifth Third Bank is replacing Comerica Bank as the financial agent for Direct Expre…
United Flight Turns Around Over Atlantic Due To Security Threat United Flight Turns Around Over Atlantic Due To Security Threat
United Flight Turns Around Over Atlantic Due To Security Threat A transatlantic flight was cut short by a security scare that sent passengers back to where they started. United Flight 236 left Newark Liberty International Airport around 6 p.m. Saturday, May 30, bound for Palma de Mallorca, Spain, before turning around midflight, according to multiple reports. The Boeing 767 landed back at Newark at 9:37 p.m., according to ABC News. The airline said 190 passengers and 12 crew members were onboard. The security concern involved a Bluetooth device name, according to air traffic control audio cited by NPR. Security personnel were sent to inspect the aircr…
Invasive Species Set To Spread This Summer: What To Watch Invasive Species Set To Spread This Summer: What To Watch
Invasive Species Set To Spread This Summer: What To Watch The summer travel season has some unwanted hitchhikers. Invasive species are expected to keep spreading as people boat, camp, garden, move firewood, ship goods, and travel across the country. The US Geological Survey says invasive species are already transforming ecosystems across the US, damaging infrastructure, hurting agriculture, threatening native wildlife, and increasing wildfire risks. The USGS Register of Introduced and Invasive Species lists 8,527 records for the lower 48 states alone, along with 545 for Alaska and 5,628 for Hawaii. Among the species drawing attention are golden …
Netflix June Lineup Unveiled: Here's What Coming This Month Netflix June Lineup Unveiled: Here's What Coming This Month
Netflix June Lineup Unveiled: Here's What Coming This Month A new month is about to bring a fresh batch of reasons to keep the remote close. Netflix’s June lineup includes returning series, new original films, family-friendly titles, and a long list of familiar movies. The first wave arrives Monday, June 1, with several major library additions. Those include the “Creed” trilogy, “Bee Movie,” “Father Of The Bride,” “Father Of The Bride Part II,” “Little Miss Sunshine,” “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” “Rudy,” and “The Big Lebowski.” Netflix is also adding the “Rocky” movie collection and “The Karate Kid” collection to start the month, according to What’…
Reality TV Star Matt Brown Dies Suddenly At 42 Reality TV Star Matt Brown Dies Suddenly At 42
Reality TV Star Matt Brown Dies Suddenly At 42 A reality TV star known to millions of viewers has been found dead. Matt Brown, who appeared on the Discovery Channel’s "Alaskan Bush People," was found dead in Washington state on Saturday, May 30, his family announced. He was 42. Brown’s brother, Solomon Isaiah "Bear" Brown, confirmed the death in an Instagram video posted late Saturday, May 30.  "They found a body in the river a few hours ago, and it was positively identified as being Matt," Bear Brown, 38, said. Bear Brown also said the injury appeared to be self-inflicted, though he noted that officials still needed to revi…
Trump Says 'Cancel It' After Freedom 250 Concert Lineup Shrinks Trump Says 'Cancel It' After Freedom 250 Concert Lineup Shrinks
Trump Says 'Cancel It' After Freedom 250 Concert Lineup Shrinks The fight over a major celebration tied to America’s 250th birthday has taken another sharp turn. President Donald Trump said Saturday night, May 30, that he wants the Freedom 250 music performances at the Great American State Fair scrapped after several artists pulled out. Trump wrote on Truth Social that organizers should hold "a giant MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN RALLY, for 250," then added, "Cancel it."  Trump also floated holding an "America is Back" rally at the state fair, where he would deliver a major speech. Related story - Trump Will Take Center Stage At Great American …
Entire Family Killed On Way To Wedding Mourned As Devout Christians, Immigrants Entire Family Killed On Way To Wedding Mourned As Devout Christians, Immigrants
Entire Family Killed On Way To Wedding Mourned As Devout Christians, Immigrants A Massachusetts family traveling to a wedding in South Carolina has been identified among the five people killed in a devastating chain-reaction crash involving a charter bus on Interstate 95 in Virginia. Providence Christian Academy announced Friday, May 29, that members of the Doncev family died in the crash, which happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford County. Relatives identified the family of four as Dimitri Doncev, 45, and his wife Ecaterina Doncev, 44, along with their two children, Emily, 13, and Mark, 7, all of Greenfield, MA. The family …
Trump Will Take Center Stage At Great American State Fair After Musicians Pull Out: Report Trump Will Take Center Stage At Great American State Fair After Musicians Pull Out: Report
Trump Will Take Center Stage At Great American State Fair After Musicians Pull Out: Report A summer celebration tied to America’s 250th birthday is getting a major political reset. Click here for a new, updated story: Trump Says 'Cancel It' After Freedom 250 Concert Lineup Shrinks President Donald Trump will headline the opening ceremony for the Great American State Fair on Wednesday, June 24, after multiple musical acts pulled out of the related concert series, The Washington Post reported in an exclusive on Saturday, May 30. The event is planned for the National Mall in Washington, DC, ahead of the larger Great American State Fair, which is scheduled to run from Thursda…
Iconic Musician Cancels 2026 Tour Amid Health Concerns Iconic Musician Cancels 2026 Tour Amid Health Concerns
Iconic Musician Cancels 2026 Tour Amid Health Concerns One of music’s most enduring voices is stepping away from the stage. Frankie Valli, the 92-year-old frontman of the Four Seasons, announced on Friday, May 29, that he is canceling the rest of his 2026 concert schedule to focus on his health. Valli shared the update on his official Facebook page. Valli said he was sorry to disappoint fans, adding that he had decided to "take the rest of the year off from touring to focus on my health." He also thanked fans for their good wishes and said he looks forward to seeing them again soon. The cancellations affect Valli’s remaining 2026 shows. Fa…