Woman Says NH Man Cut Her Hand As Part Of 'Satanic Ritual,' Threatened Forced Marriage Woman Says NH Man Cut Her Hand As Part Of 'Satanic Ritual,' Threatened Forced Marriage
Woman Says NH Man Cut Her Hand As Part Of 'Satanic Ritual,' Threatened Forced Marriage A New Hampshire man is facing criminal charges after police say he threatened a Pennsylvania woman into marrying him, held her at gunpoint, and cut her hand during what she described as a “satanic ritual.” Daniel Ouellet, 47, was arrested after police responded to an Olive Garden in Newington, New Hampshire, on Saturday, according to authorities.  Pennsylvania State Police contacted officers in Newington to perform a welfare check after the woman’s mother tracked her cellphone to the restaurant. Officers arrived shortly before 11:30 a.m. Court documents say the woman ran from the rest…
Big Changes At HersheyPark: Classic Ride Retires And Parking Procedures Updated Big Changes At HersheyPark: Classic Ride Retires And Parking Procedures Updated
Big Changes At HersheyPark: Classic Ride Retires And Parking Procedures Updated Two major changes are coming to Hershey this summer, including the retirement of a longtime fan favorite and new parking procedures for visitors. Visitors heading to Hershey this summer will encounter two major changes: the retirement of a longtime Hersheypark attraction and updated parking procedures at Hershey's Chocolate World. Hersheypark announced Tidal Force will permanently close after Sept. 7, ending the water ride's 32-year run. "When a vessel takes its last voyage, we believe it deserves a proper send-off," Hersheypark said in announcing the closure. "After 32 years of making the…
Police ID 22-Year-Old Meriden Truck Driver Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-91 Police ID 22-Year-Old Meriden Truck Driver Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-91
Police ID 22-Year-Old Meriden Truck Driver Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-91 A 22-year-old Connecticut man was killed after his truck crashed into the rear of a tractor-trailer on I-91, according to Connecticut State Police. Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward. Frank Mute, 22, of Meriden, was killed when the Mercedes-Benz truck he was driving struck the rear of a Volvo tractor-trailer near southbound Exit 35B at about 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, Connecticut State Police said. The other tractor-trailer driver was not injured. Mute's Mercedes-Benz was towed because of disabling damage. The other truck was able to drive away. Police are seeking witness…
CT Man, 43, Trespasses In NY Pool Before Fleeing, Struggling With Deputy: Sheriff CT Man, 43, Trespasses In NY Pool Before Fleeing, Struggling With Deputy: Sheriff
CT Man, 43, Trespasses In NY Pool Before Fleeing, Struggling With Deputy: Sheriff A Connecticut man is facing a felony assault charge after allegedly trespassing at a Hudson Valley, NY home, swimming in the residence’s pool, and later struggling with a sheriff’s deputy, authorities said.  Fairfield County resident Anthony James Morelli, 43, of Stamford, was arrested following the incident on Sunday, June 7, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, June 9. According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies responded a little before 10 a.m. to a private residence in the town of Putnam Valley after receiving a report of an unknown man trespassing on the proper…
Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed' Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed'
Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed' A Somali referee who was set to make FIFA World Cup history said his "biggest dream" was shattered after he was denied entry to the US days before the tournament. Omar Abdulkadir Artan spoke about how border officials turned him away at Miami International Airport in an interview with The New York Times on Tuesday, June 9. He was expected to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate a World Cup match before he was sent back to Istanbul. Artan was one of 52 referees and among seven African officials chosen for the World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, June 11. "I a…
Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book
Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book If you are convinced artificial intelligence is coming for your job or your business and there is nothing you can do about it then this book is not for you. But if you are still building, still leading, still running a business, or still trying to do your best work, Ted Yang believes there is a very different way to look at this moment. Yang, an MIT-trained entrepreneur, member of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, and founder of multiple companies including the parent company of Daily Voice, has written a new book called Ageless Peak Performance: The Playbook for AI-Powe…
CT Woman, 41, Fatally Stabbed In Rooming House Attack; Second Victim Injured CT Woman, 41, Fatally Stabbed In Rooming House Attack; Second Victim Injured
CT Woman, 41, Fatally Stabbed In Rooming House Attack; Second Victim Injured A 41-year-old Connecticut woman was killed after being stabbed multiple times at a rooming house, and another woman was injured in the attack, police said. Willesha Riddick was rushed to a hospital just after midnight on Tuesday, June 9, following an altercation at the house on Park Avenue in Bridgeport, police said. Officers responded after receiving reports of an altercation involving multiple people. They arrived to find Riddick suffering multiple stab wounds. She died at the hospital. Loved ones said she was a compassionate and caring woman in social media memorials as news of her deat…
Police Release Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death After Months-Long Investigation Police Release Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death After Months-Long Investigation
Police Release Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death After Months-Long Investigation A months-long review into the death of one of wrestling’s most recognizable figures has now been closed. Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died of natural causes, according to a 72-page Clearwater Police Department report cited by multiple reports. Entertainment Weekly reported that Clearwater police released the report on Friday, June 5, and classified the case as an attended natural death with no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. People also reported that police found no criminal wrongdoing and closed the case. Hogan died Thursday, July 24, at his home in Clearwater, Flo…
Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off
Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off A fire risk warning has been issued for more than 1 million Jeep vehicles because of a power steering wiring problem that could spark a fire, federal regulators said. Stellantis has recalled 1,076,999 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Thursday, June 4. The recall includes certain 2021 through 2025 Jeep Wrangler SUVs and Gladiator pickups. The vehicles' electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a fire. The risk remains even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the "Off" position. The recall include…
Federal Probe Targets Philadelphia Police Gun Permit System Federal Probe Targets Philadelphia Police Gun Permit System
Federal Probe Targets Philadelphia Police Gun Permit System Federal investigators are scrutinizing how Philadelphia police issue and revoke permits to carry firearms, raising questions about the city's licensing process. Philadelphia police are facing a new federal civil rights investigation over how the department issues and revokes permits to carry firearms, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday, June 9. The investigation will examine whether the Philadelphia Police Department improperly used a "good cause" standard to revoke licenses to carry firearms and whether its practices comply with constitutional protections, according to federa…
CT City Demands Ex-Mayor Repay $240K, Revokes Pension Following Investigation CT City Demands Ex-Mayor Repay $240K, Revokes Pension Following Investigation
CT City Demands Ex-Mayor Repay $240K, Revokes Pension Following Investigation New Britain leaders are demanding former Mayor Erin Stewart repay more than $240,000 after an independent investigation found she improperly received taxpayer-funded money and benefits. The city sent Stewart a formal demand letter on Thursday, June 4, the same day investigators released their report. New Britain leaders released the letter on Tuesday.  Related: Independent Investigation Accuses Ex-New Britain Mayor Of 'Shocking,' "Egregious" Misconduct In Office In the letter, the city's corporate counsel William C. Rivera demanded that Stewart repay $107,703.08 tied to what the cit…
Trump Responds After Receiving Loud Boos, Jeers At NBA Finals Game 3 Trump Responds After Receiving Loud Boos, Jeers At NBA Finals Game 3
Trump Responds After Receiving Loud Boos, Jeers At NBA Finals Game 3 President Donald Trump refused to acknowledge the loud boos he received at Madison Square Garden during the NBA Finals amid his latest attempt to use sports as a political backdrop while facing declining approval ratings. Trump was shown on the arena's video board during the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 8, as the New York Knicks hosted the San Antonio Spurs. Many of the 19,812 people in attendance loudly booed and jeered him for the roughly 10 seconds that he was seen on-screen. This was the first time a sitting President attended an NBA Finals game. …
Husband On 'Couples Therapy' Show Dumps Trump After Watching Himself Husband On 'Couples Therapy' Show Dumps Trump After Watching Himself
Husband On 'Couples Therapy' Show Dumps Trump After Watching Himself A New Jersey husband whose political disagreements with his wife became one of the most talked-about storylines on Showtime's "Couples Therapy" in Season 5 says watching the show changed more than his perspective on marriage. Jason Caffrey and his wife, Marjorie Caffrey, who records show have lived in both Neptune and Stanhope, appeared on the latest season of the Showtime hit featuring renowned therapist Dr. Orna Guralnik, which dropped last month. Dr. Orna Gurlanik on Season 5 of "Couples Therapy" on Showtime. Paramount+ The season followed four couples facing major relationship c…
New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places
New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places For anyone dreaming of a waterfront address, this ranking may require a very deep breath. Monaco was named the world’s most expensive city in the 2025 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report from Henley & Partners and New World Wealth. The tiny city-state topped the report’s list of most expensive cities, with prime real estate averaging $38,800 per square meter. That means a 100-square-meter apartment, or about 1,076 square feet, would average about $3.88 million. New York City ranked second, with prime real estate averaging $27,500 per square meter. Hong Kong followed at $26,300 per square…
CT Business Owner, Mom Of 3, Killed In Domestic Violence Incident, Man In Critical Condition CT Business Owner, Mom Of 3, Killed In Domestic Violence Incident, Man In Critical Condition
CT Business Owner, Mom Of 3, Killed In Domestic Violence Incident, Man In Critical Condition A mother of three was found dead, and a man was left fighting for his life after what police say was a domestic violence incident inside a Connecticut home. Carrie Stetson, 54, a Winsted business owner, was found dead inside a home in the 200 block of Oak Street in Winchester, according to police. Leon Stetson, 67, suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Hartford Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. Authorities did not disclose the cause of her death.  The incident unfolded Monday night, June 8, when police said the two were discovered around 9:40 p.m. after som…
5 Men Accused Of Trying To Pay For Sex With Child Arrested In CT Hotel Sting 5 Men Accused Of Trying To Pay For Sex With Child Arrested In CT Hotel Sting
5 Men Accused Of Trying To Pay For Sex With Child Arrested In CT Hotel Sting Five men who allegedly negotiated online to pay for sex with a child were arrested after arriving at a Connecticut hotel during an undercover sting, authorities said. Investigators posted an advertisement for adult services on a popular classified website, Connecticut State Police said. Undercover detectives then posed as adults with access to an underage child. During online conversations, the suspects allegedly negotiated a price for sex with the child before traveling to the New Britain hotel, where they were arrested without incident, according to investigators. Those arrested wer…
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How Chipotle is kicking off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a special deal for soccer fans. Customers can get a free meal by wearing a soccer jersey in restaurants, Chipotle announced in a news release on Monday, June 8. Anyone in a jersey can buy one entrée and get another for free after 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, when the first World Cup game is scheduled to begin. The offer is valid at participating Chipotle restaurants in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. "Every four years, this tournament creates an unmatched sense of excitement, pride, and community among fans around the w…
AI Is Entering Many Americans' Romantic Lives, New Research Reveals AI Is Entering Many Americans' Romantic Lives, New Research Reveals
AI Is Entering Many Americans' Romantic Lives, New Research Reveals AI is no longer staying neatly inside the workday. A new survey from Vantage Point Counseling found that 53.95 percent of US adults surveyed said they have some kind of relationship with an AI system. The same study found that 28.16 percent reported having had at least one intimate or romantic relationship with AI. The survey included 1,012 adults living in the United States. Vantage Point Counseling said the responses were census-balanced through SurveyMonkey Audience and carried a margin of error of 3.08 percent at a 95 percent confidence level. ChatGPT was the top AI platform adults re…
Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living Revealed In New Research Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living Revealed In New Research
Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living Revealed In New Research The old promise that each generation would live longer than the one before it is showing serious cracks. Americans born after 1970 are dying at higher rates from major causes than earlier generations did at the same ages, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. StudyFinds reported Wednesday, June 3, that researchers tracked 45 years of US mortality data and found worsening patterns tied to heart disease, cancer, and external causes such as drug overdoses, suicides, homicides, and traffic crashes. The study analyzed mortality changes from 1979 …
Strong Storm Rounds Will Follow Heat, Humidity: Here's Timing Strong Storm Rounds Will Follow Heat, Humidity: Here's Timing
Strong Storm Rounds Will Follow Heat, Humidity: Here's Timing A quiet start to the week will not hold for long. The National Weather Service says Tuesday, June 9, will be mostly dry across much of the Northeast, with seasonable temperatures before a more unsettled pattern arrives at midweek. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, as heat and humidity build ahead of an approaching cold front, according to the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says a surge of hot, moist air wi…
Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release
Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's is adding some Minions mayhem to its menu. The fast-food chain's newest lineup is inspired by the yellow creatures from the "Despicable Me" movie franchise. The limited-time promotion celebrates the release of Illumination's "Minions & Monsters," which hits theaters on Wednesday, July 1. The Minions & Monsters Meal will be available on Monday, June 15, while a kids' meal version has launched nationwide. "The best partnerships start with an understanding of what our fans are passionate about," said chief marketing officer Lindsay Radkoski. "By bringing togethe…
New Map Reveals States Americans Are Moving To, Leaving New Map Reveals States Americans Are Moving To, Leaving
New Map Reveals States Americans Are Moving To, Leaving A new map is putting America’s moving patterns in sharp focus. The Tax Foundation analyzed newly released IRS migration data showing where taxpayers moved between 2022 and 2023, using returns filed in calendar years 2022 and 2023. The data shows continued movement toward the South and Sun Belt, with major gains for states including Texas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Texas gained the most income tax filers from interstate migration, with 56,473, followed by Florida at 55,349, North Carolina at 39,118, South Carolina at 29,214, and Tennessee at 24,104, according t…
Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch
Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch A short but striking sky show is coming for anyone with a clear view of the horizon. A three-night celestial meetup will unfold from Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, when a slender waxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury in the western evening sky, according to AccuWeather. EarthSky also lists the moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury as key June skywatching events, with the best view shortly after sunset. The event will not require a telescope. In fact, the full lineup is best viewed with the naked eye, as telescopes narrow the field of view too much to capture the …
Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals
Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals It was a star-studded night at Madison Square Garden on Monday, June 8, as celebrities packed celebrity row for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 to cut New York's series lead to 2-1. Photos shared by the New York Knicks and photos shared by the celebs themselves show a lineup featuring actors, comedians, athletes, musicians and television stars. Among those spotted courtside were Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni, best known for their longtime roles as Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler on "Law & Order: SVU."  Former NB…
Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels
Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels A medicine cabinet staple is being pulled back due to a possible contamination issue. Haleon is voluntarily recalling four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 125 mg, 120-count and 72-count packages, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, June 4. The recall was issued because the softgels may be contaminated with a diluted propylene glycol-based coolant from a machine leak during packaging. Ingesting softgels contaminated with the diluted coolant could cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, the company said. No adverse …
Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds
Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds A better night’s rest may come down to a narrower window than many people think. A sweeping study published in Nature found that the smallest biological age gaps were observed among people who reported sleeping between 6.4 and 7.8 hours per night. That works out to about 6 hours, 24 minutes to 7 hours, 48 minutes. The study analyzed sleep and health data from roughly 500,000 UK Biobank participants between ages 37 and 84. Researchers used 23 biological aging clocks derived from imaging, plasma protein, and metabolomics data to study how sleep duration aligned with aging patterns acro…
NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video
NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video A New Jersey police department is reviewing a traffic stop after the driver accused officers of racial profiling during an encounter that was captured on video and shared widely on social media. The video was posted June 2 by a man who goes by "ViBin Mall" on Facebook and Instagram, where in April of last year made a post saying he'd gone blind after being assaulted by another inmate while serving a three-week sentence in Ocean County Jail for contempt of court stemming from a family court matter. In the June 2 post, the driver claimed Jackson police followed him for more than three miles a…
Missing CT Teen Found Dead After Massive Community Search; Police Suspect Drowning Missing CT Teen Found Dead After Massive Community Search; Police Suspect Drowning
Missing CT Teen Found Dead After Massive Community Search; Police Suspect Drowning The body of an 18-year-old Connecticut man who had been missing for nearly a week was found over the weekend, and police believe he may have drowned. Isaiah Williams, of East Hartford, was last seen on June 1 near the Trestle Railroad Bridge on Cedar Street in East Hartford. His family reported him missing the following day. Police and more than 100 community volunteers searched for Williams in the days that followed. East Hartford police said Williams' body was located in Glastonbury on Sunday, June 7. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death. His cause of death remain…
CT Family Faces Long Road After Teen Suffers Severe Head Injuries In Virginia Crash CT Family Faces Long Road After Teen Suffers Severe Head Injuries In Virginia Crash
CT Family Faces Long Road After Teen Suffers Severe Head Injuries In Virginia Crash Hundreds of people are rallying around a Connecticut family after an 18-year-old college student suffered severe head injuries in a crash while returning home from his first year at Coastal Carolina University. Brendan Cummins, 18, of New Fairfield, was a passenger in a 2020 Honda Civic traveling on Interstate 495 in Fairfax County, Virginia, when a 2005 Toyota Corolla struck the vehicle, Virginia State Police said. The crash caused the Civic to collide with two other vehicles. Cummins, who was wearing a seat belt, suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital. The crash remains und…
Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup
Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup A referee set to make World Cup history was denied entry to the US as concerns grow about how the Trump administration's anti-immigration policies will impact the world's biggest sporting event. Omar Abdulkadir Artan was blocked from entering the US despite holding a valid visa, AFP reported on Monday, June 8. The award-winning referee was one of 170 officials picked to take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, June 11. Artan was set to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a World Cup. He was turned away at Miami Internat…
Wet Bandits: 2 Arrested After Copper Pipe Theft Floods CT Home's Basement Wet Bandits: 2 Arrested After Copper Pipe Theft Floods CT Home's Basement
Wet Bandits: 2 Arrested After Copper Pipe Theft Floods CT Home's Basement A suspected burglary at a vacant Connecticut home ended with a foot chase, extensive property damage, and two men behind bars, according to police. Mathew Jones, 46, of Waterbury, and Reginald Leach, 45, of Hartford, are facing multiple felony charges after police said they were caught inside the vacant home during the break-in, Windsor Locks police said. Jones was arrested after a foot chase through neighboring yards, while Leach was found hiding behind a shower curtain in a downstairs bathtub.  The incident happened early Saturday, June 6, at about 4:45 a.m., after a neighbor report…