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CT Restaurant Owner Has Message For Customer After Racist Outburst: 'Don't Ever Come Back' CT Restaurant Owner Has Message For Customer After Racist Outburst: 'Don't Ever Come Back' CT Restaurant Owner Has Message For Customer After Racist Outburst: 'Don't Ever Come Back'
CT Restaurant Owner Has Message For Customer After Racist Outburst: 'Don't Ever Come Back' A Connecticut restaurant owner is making one thing clear after a customer allegedly hurled racist slurs at a Black man waiting for his takeout order: Hate is not on the menu. Chris Allen, owner of Gas Burgers in North Haven, spoke out about the incident in a Facebook video posted Monday, Nov. 9. Allen said a Black customer was standing inside the restaurant, waiting for a to-go order, when another man walked in, sat at the bar, and began shouting racial slurs at him. The two men had not spoken or interacted before the harassment began.  Allen was unequivocal in his response to any…

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Dog Found Emaciated, Dehydrated: CT Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty Dog Found Emaciated, Dehydrated: CT Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty Dog Found Emaciated, Dehydrated: CT Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty
Dog Found Emaciated, Dehydrated: CT Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty A woman whose dog was found to be severely underweight, dehydrated, and suffering from muscle wasting has been arrested after a Connecticut veterinarian contacted police, authorities said. Trinity Silva, 23, of Wethersfield, was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 27, following a months-long investigation by animal control officers that began July 20, police said. Officers responded to an animal cruelty complaint at 92 Reed Drive in Wethersfield. Eight days later, on July 28, the dog was taken to a veterinary hospital, where an examination revealed troubling changes in its health, Wethersfield police sa…

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CT Kids Run For Cover After Man Opens Fire With Assault Rifle Near School: Police CT Kids Run For Cover After Man Opens Fire With Assault Rifle Near School: Police CT Kids Run For Cover After Man Opens Fire With Assault Rifle Near School: Police
CT Kids Run For Cover After Man Opens Fire With Assault Rifle Near School: Police Connecticut schoolchildren ran for cover after a man opened fire with an assault rifle during the morning rush in Bridgeport, police said. Jailan May, 26, of Shelton, allegedly fired the shots around 8:37 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, near Wilmot Avenue in Bridgeport, police said.  Officers received a ShotSpotter alert for three gunshots. Moments later, dispatchers got a 911 call from the alleged shooter, admitting he had fired his rifle but wasn't sure if he'd hit anyone, authorities said.  Officers found May standing beside his damaged car on Central Avenue, wearing camouflage body ar…

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Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It
Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It Hershey is bringing back its giant Reese's Peanut Butter Cup pie just in time for Thanksgiving. The Hershey Company announced the return of its limited-edition Reese's Pie in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 12. The eastern Pennsylvania candy giant is offering the oversized treat again after it quickly sold out during its original launch in 2021. The Reese's Pie contains more than three pounds of milk chocolate and peanut butter. The dessert looks like a traditional Thanksgiving pie but is actually a supersized Reese's Peanut Butter Cup that measures nine inches across. The …

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Angelina Jolie Buys CT Estate After Years Of Being Forced To Stay In LA: Report Angelina Jolie Buys CT Estate After Years Of Being Forced To Stay In LA: Report Angelina Jolie Buys CT Estate After Years Of Being Forced To Stay In LA: Report
Angelina Jolie Buys CT Estate After Years Of Being Forced To Stay In LA: Report Hollywood mega-star Angelina Jolie is trading the bright lights of Los Angeles for a quieter life in Connecticut. The 51-year-old Oscar winner has purchased an estate in the Nutmeg State, according to a Page Six report published Wednesday, Nov. 11. She said she wanted a place where she could protect her family's privacy.  And she's doing just that. She has not disclosed where in Connecticut her home is located. The move comes after a major change in the actress's personal life. Her youngest children, twins Knox and Vivienne, turned 18 in July, freeing Jolie from a divorce-related requ…

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CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List
CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why
CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the least wasteful in the US, according to a new study. Laundry detergent company HeySunday updated its "Most Wasteful States in America in 2026" rankings for November 2026. The study ranked all 50 states based on how much waste their landfills received per resident in 2022, using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, Census Bureau, and The Recycling Partnership. Connecticut ranked as the least wasteful state in the country, with its landfills receiving just 0.05 tons of waste per resident. The Constitution State's residential recycling …

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy'
Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Rail union leaders are sharply criticizing Amtrak's plan to let passengers bring guns into train cars under a controversial new policy. The Transport Workers Union (TWU) said the new policy is scheduled to take effect in January 2027, allowing passengers to carry guns in locked cases on about 1,500 additional trains daily nationwide. The change would include Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor, which carries about 750,000 passengers daily on routes between Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC. The TWU, which represents 360 Amtrak onboard service workers, warned that the policy c…

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Deceased, Missing Victims Identified In Long Island Bridge Construction Tragedy: Police Deceased, Missing Victims Identified In Long Island Bridge Construction Tragedy: Police Deceased, Missing Victims Identified In Long Island Bridge Construction Tragedy: Police
Deceased, Missing Victims Identified In Long Island Bridge Construction Tragedy: Police The deceased and missing victims of the scaffolding collapse at a Long Island bridge construction site were identified Thursday, Nov. 12 by police. Kleiton De Madeiros, 39, of Montclair, NJ, was killed Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the shocking collapse at the Loop Parkway bridge over Reynolds Channel on Long Island’s South Shore, New York State Police said. Diogo De Oliveira, 38, of Elizabeth, NJ, remained missing Thursday, state police said. Search efforts continued in hopes of finding him. De Madeiros and De Oliveira were both members of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, ac…

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8 Dead, 17 Injured In NYC Building Collapse: Children Among Those Hurt 8 Dead, 17 Injured In NYC Building Collapse: Children Among Those Hurt 8 Dead, 17 Injured In NYC Building Collapse: Children Among Those Hurt
8 Dead, 17 Injured In NYC Building Collapse: Children Among Those Hurt Eight people have been killed and 17 others injured, including seven children, after a three-story building collapsed into a neighboring construction site in New York City, prompting an overnight search through the rubble.  The collapse happened at 1321 Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to the FDNY.   As of Thursday morning, Nov. 12, the death toll had risen to eight, with two of the 17 injured people in critical condition, ABC7 reported. According to the outlet, six victims were recovered from the rubble, while two others died …

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Viral Video Shows Blue-Haired Woman's Skateboard Attack On NYC Carriage Driver Viral Video Shows Blue-Haired Woman's Skateboard Attack On NYC Carriage Driver Viral Video Shows Blue-Haired Woman's Skateboard Attack On NYC Carriage Driver
Viral Video Shows Blue-Haired Woman's Skateboard Attack On NYC Carriage Driver A viral video shared by the Transport Workers Union shows a Philadelphia animal advocate attacking a horse-drawn carriage driver with her skateboard and punching another individual at the scene, the NYPD confirmed. Abigail Holbrook, 27, who also has ties to Ambler in Montgomery County, was arrested following the confrontation on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the NYPD said. Officers responded to a 911 call around 11:08 a.m. near West 59th Street and West Drive, where two 45-year-old men had been involved in a verbal dispute with Holbrook, police said. During the argument, Holbrook struck one man in the…

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ICE Arrests Owner Of 'P'Nut The Squirrel,' Viral Pet Decapitated By NY State Officials: Report ICE Arrests Owner Of 'P'Nut The Squirrel,' Viral Pet Decapitated By NY State Officials: Report ICE Arrests Owner Of 'P'Nut The Squirrel,' Viral Pet Decapitated By NY State Officials: Report
ICE Arrests Owner Of 'P'Nut The Squirrel,' Viral Pet Decapitated By NY State Officials: Report Daniela Bittner, the former owner of viral animal sensation “P’Nut the Squirrel,” is being held in ICE custody over what her husband called “a paperwork issue.” Daniela Bittner, a German native, and Mark Longo went viral in 2024 with their pet squirrel named “P’nut” — but then someone called New York state authorities, who decapitated P’nut for a rabies test. But now, Bittner has been locked up in immigration jails across the country for nearly a month, Longo told the New York Post on Wednesday, Nov. 11. “I really don’t have the words to put together for this caption. [Four] years of marri…

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One Dead, One Missing After Scaffolding Collapse Sends Two NY Bridge Workers Into Water: SP One Dead, One Missing After Scaffolding Collapse Sends Two NY Bridge Workers Into Water: SP One Dead, One Missing After Scaffolding Collapse Sends Two NY Bridge Workers Into Water: SP
One Dead, One Missing After Scaffolding Collapse Sends Two NY Bridge Workers Into Water: SP One person was killed and another remains unaccounted for after a scaffolding collapse sent two construction workers plummeting into chilly waters off the coast of Long Island on Nov. 11, state police said. The workers were part of a construction crew operating on the Loop Parkway bridge above Reynolds Channel near Lido Beach and Point Lookout, New York State Police said. Six other people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the incident and did not fall into the water, investigators said. The scaffolding collapsed around 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, New York State Police said. The crew…

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Serious Burns Spark Massive Recall Of 265K Fire Pits: What To Know Serious Burns Spark Massive Recall Of 265K Fire Pits: What To Know Serious Burns Spark Massive Recall Of 265K Fire Pits: What To Know
Serious Burns Spark Massive Recall Of 265K Fire Pits: What To Know About 265,000 tabletop fire pits sold at major retailers nationwide are being recalled after four people suffered serious burns. Allstar Marketing Group issued the recall for Sharper Image Tabletop Fire Pits and Tabletop Infinity Fire Pits, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 12. The pits can allow burning fuel to escape or cause flames to shoot out of containers, creating serious fire and burn hazards. Allstar has received four reports of burning fuel escaping from the fire pits during use, resulting in four injuries. The injuries included third- and fou…

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Nvidia CEO Resigns As Chinese Spy Scandal, Affair Accusations Grow Nvidia CEO Resigns As Chinese Spy Scandal, Affair Accusations Grow Nvidia CEO Resigns As Chinese Spy Scandal, Affair Accusations Grow
Nvidia CEO Resigns As Chinese Spy Scandal, Affair Accusations Grow Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned from the AI chipmaker he co-founded more than three decades ago amid a growing scandal involving at least two reported affairs. Huang's immediate resignation as president, CEO, and a member of the company's board of directors was announced in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 12. Chief financial officer Colette Kress has been named interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement. Kress joined Nvidia in September 2013 after spending nearly 25 years in finance roles at major tech companies, including Cisco and Microsoft. "Nvidia's s…

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Cheddar Cheese Recall Expands: Check These Packages Cheddar Cheese Recall Expands: Check These Packages Cheddar Cheese Recall Expands: Check These Packages
Cheddar Cheese Recall Expands: Check These Packages A cheddar cheese recall has widened following a new contamination concern, giving shoppers another reason to check packages they may have kept. Family Farmstead Dairy is recalling its Raw Mild Cheddar and Raw Sharp Cheddar because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA. The recall covers plastic-wrapped, 8-ounce packages with all lot codes dated 10/16/27 or earlier. Other dairy products are excluded unless the company specifically identifies them. The Worcester, New York, company previously recalled a single lot of raw mild…

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JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know
JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching a new first-class experience on several routes at Northeast airports as the carrier competes for premium travelers and navigates rising costs due to the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline unveiled its new "BlueFirst" seating option at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The premium service will begin rolling out in December, with more routes being added through early 2027. BlueFirst will feature wider reclining seats with up to seven inches of extra legroom and five inches of recline. Passengers will also g…

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New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know
New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know A hacking tool marketed to cybercriminals promises a disturbing prize: access to private Gmail messages that supposedly survives a password change. Cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock is investigating Remus Stealer, whose developers advertise a mailbox-access feature through a $1,000 monthly subscription. The feature targets accounts accessed through infected devices. Screenshots supplied to researchers show a searchable inbox displaying messages, senders, and timestamps. The seller also advertises the ability to intercept email verification codes and share mailbox access with other operators. …

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Serious Burns Spark Massive Recall Of 265K Fire Pits: What To Know Serious Burns Spark Massive Recall Of 265K Fire Pits: What To Know Serious Burns Spark Massive Recall Of 265K Fire Pits: What To Know
Serious Burns Spark Massive Recall Of 265K Fire Pits: What To Know About 265,000 tabletop fire pits sold at major retailers nationwide are being recalled after four people suffered serious burns. Allstar Marketing Group issued the recall for Sharper Image Tabletop Fire Pits and Tabletop Infinity Fire Pits, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 12. The pits can allow burning fuel to escape or cause flames to shoot out of containers, creating serious fire and burn hazards. Allstar has received four reports of burning fuel escaping from the fire pits during use, resulting in four injuries. The injuries included third- and fou…

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Nvidia CEO Resigns As Chinese Spy Scandal, Affair Accusations Grow Nvidia CEO Resigns As Chinese Spy Scandal, Affair Accusations Grow Nvidia CEO Resigns As Chinese Spy Scandal, Affair Accusations Grow
Nvidia CEO Resigns As Chinese Spy Scandal, Affair Accusations Grow Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned from the AI chipmaker he co-founded more than three decades ago amid a growing scandal involving at least two reported affairs. Huang's immediate resignation as president, CEO, and a member of the company's board of directors was announced in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 12. Chief financial officer Colette Kress has been named interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement. Kress joined Nvidia in September 2013 after spending nearly 25 years in finance roles at major tech companies, including Cisco and Microsoft. "Nvidia's s…

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Cheddar Cheese Recall Expands: Check These Packages Cheddar Cheese Recall Expands: Check These Packages Cheddar Cheese Recall Expands: Check These Packages
Cheddar Cheese Recall Expands: Check These Packages A cheddar cheese recall has widened following a new contamination concern, giving shoppers another reason to check packages they may have kept. Family Farmstead Dairy is recalling its Raw Mild Cheddar and Raw Sharp Cheddar because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA. The recall covers plastic-wrapped, 8-ounce packages with all lot codes dated 10/16/27 or earlier. Other dairy products are excluded unless the company specifically identifies them. The Worcester, New York, company previously recalled a single lot of raw mild…

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JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know
JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching a new first-class experience on several routes at Northeast airports as the carrier competes for premium travelers and navigates rising costs due to the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline unveiled its new "BlueFirst" seating option at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The premium service will begin rolling out in December, with more routes being added through early 2027. BlueFirst will feature wider reclining seats with up to seven inches of extra legroom and five inches of recline. Passengers will also g…

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New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know
New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know A hacking tool marketed to cybercriminals promises a disturbing prize: access to private Gmail messages that supposedly survives a password change. Cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock is investigating Remus Stealer, whose developers advertise a mailbox-access feature through a $1,000 monthly subscription. The feature targets accounts accessed through infected devices. Screenshots supplied to researchers show a searchable inbox displaying messages, senders, and timestamps. The seller also advertises the ability to intercept email verification codes and share mailbox access with other operators. …

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CT Resident Dan Hicks Dies: NBC Sports Announcer, Hannah Storm’s Husband CT Resident Dan Hicks Dies: NBC Sports Announcer, Hannah Storm’s Husband CT Resident Dan Hicks Dies: NBC Sports Announcer, Hannah Storm’s Husband
CT Resident Dan Hicks Dies: NBC Sports Announcer, Hannah Storm’s Husband Dan Hicks, the longtime NBC Sports announcer whose voice accompanied some of sports’ biggest moments, has died at 64. Hicks died Wednesday, Nov. 11, following an acute illness. His wife, ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, announced the sudden loss in a family statement shared through her Instagram account Thursday, Nov. 12. The couple lived in Greenwich, Connecticut, with their three children. Storm’s statement read in full: “Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness. He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father to our three d…

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Randall England Dies: Versatile Performer Played Villains, President Bill Clinton Randall England Dies: Versatile Performer Played Villains, President Bill Clinton Randall England Dies: Versatile Performer Played Villains, President Bill Clinton
Randall England Dies: Versatile Performer Played Villains, President Bill Clinton Randall England, whose acting career took him from soap-opera villainy to portraying a US president onstage, has died at 75. England died surrounded by family, according to his obituary from Alternative Cremation & Funeral Service. E! News reported that he had esophageal cancer. His death on Friday, Sept. 25, was announced on Thursday, Nov. 11. Television viewers knew him as Jack Slater, the killer and jewel thief he portrayed on ABC’s “General Hospital” from November 1984 through June 1985. The role was one chapter in a career that crossed television, film, theater, modeling, and musi…

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Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check
Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check A routine Google search could take a costly turn before you realize anything is wrong. Scammers buy search ads that impersonate legitimate businesses, then send users to convincing fake websites, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Those pages can steal login credentials and financial information, enabling account theft. The trap starts with something ordinary: searching for a familiar company and choosing a prominent result. Criminals can copy a business’s website and use a nearly identical address, making the destination look trustworthy. The consequences can extend b…

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Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button
Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button A familiar iPhone button could disappear from future models, potentially changing how users access some everyday shortcuts. Multiple reports suggest Apple is considering removing the standalone Action Button from new iPhones starting in the second half of 2027.  The coverage traces back to a claim from Weibo tipster Instant Digital, rather than an announcement from Apple. The proposed change would move the Action Button’s customizable functions into Camera Control, according to MacDailyNews. A single press would open the Camera app. Pressing and holding would trigger the user-assigne…

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Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know
Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple has released an update that addresses problems users would rather never encounter, including threats to private conversations and sensitive information. The company released iOS 27.2.1 on Monday, Nov. 9, for iPhone 11 and later models, according to Apple’s security advisory. The update patches vulnerabilities affecting Messages, Bluetooth, AirPlay, and other system components. Among the fixes are two involving iMessage group conversations. One vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to join a group chat and receive its messages. A separate flaw could let someone added to a group …

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