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1-Year-Old Dies After Being Left In Hot Car: CT Dad Due In Court 1-Year-Old Dies After Being Left In Hot Car: CT Dad Due In Court
1-Year-Old Dies After Being Left In Hot Car: CT Dad Due In Court A Connecticut father held on a $1 million bond is expected in court after his 1-year-old son died in a vehicle at a strawberry farm over the weekend.  Kevin Pell, 47, is expected to appear in court Monday, Aug. 17, on a charge of risking the injury of a minor, court records show.  Police arrested Pell after responding to Strawberry Farm at 153 Rockville Road around 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Pell told police he had left his son in the vehicle. He said the child was blue and not breathing when he returned to check on him. Officers arrived and found Pell performing CPR, East Windsor …

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Jonas Brothers Expand 'Burning Up' Revival Into 45-City North American Tour Jonas Brothers Expand 'Burning Up' Revival Into 45-City North American Tour
Jonas Brothers Expand 'Burning Up' Revival Into 45-City North American Tour The Jonas Brothers are taking the "Burning Up" era nationwide — all over again. Following an overwhelming response to three sold-out Madison Square Garden shows, Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas announced Monday, Aug. 17, that "The Burning Up Tour All Over Again" is expanding into a 45-city North American tour. The tour grew out of a celebration of the band's original "Burning Up Tour," the blockbuster arena run that became a defining moment for the brothers and a generation of fans. "Our last tour reminded us just how much this music means to us and to the fans who've been with us from the star…

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by Cecilia Levine
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CT Mourns Beloved 11-Year-Old Remembered For Love, Humor, Faith CT Mourns Beloved 11-Year-Old Remembered For Love, Humor, Faith
CT Mourns Beloved 11-Year-Old Remembered For Love, Humor, Faith Sickle cell disease tested 11-year-old Mason Holmes throughout his young life, but it never dimmed the love he gave others. He was always smiling, dreaming big, and reminding his family, “I love you, because you never know.” “You never know” became painfully real on Saturday, Aug. 8, when the Farmington boy entered a hospital for a common procedure, but things didn't go as planned.  “He walked into the hospital smiling,” Ebony Skyers, a close family friend, said. “ He was going to have a procedure that would allow him to play like other kids, allow him to return to just being a kid. Bu…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Trump Rips Fox News Anchor, Revives Mangled Insult Trump Rips Fox News Anchor, Revives Mangled Insult
Trump Rips Fox News Anchor, Revives Mangled Insult President Donald Trump has opened a new front in his long-running dispute with a network usually considered friendly territory. Trump targeted Fox News anchor Shannon Bream, 55, in two Truth Social posts Sunday, Aug. 16, accusing her of showcasing negative polls, selecting hostile guests, and ignoring his administration’s accomplishments. The attacks followed an episode of “Fox News Sunday” featuring Attorney General Todd Blanche. Bream questioned Blanche about the administration’s Supreme Court bid to continue construction on Trump’s White House ballroom instead of seeking authorization fr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Win Free Oreos For A Year As New Flavors Launch: Here's How Win Free Oreos For A Year As New Flavors Launch: Here's How
Win Free Oreos For A Year As New Flavors Launch: Here's How Oreo is launching three new flavors and giving fans a chance to win a year's supply of cookies. Mondelez International announced the launch of its "Twist, Lick, Vote" campaign in a news release on Thursday, Aug. 13. The contest promotes three new Oreo cookies: Banana Pudding, Deep Fried, and Chicken & Waffles. The three limited-edition flavors will hit stores nationwide beginning Monday, Aug. 24. Presales will begin Monday, Aug. 17, on Oreo's website, with limited quantities also available through the SnackWorks TikTok Shop. The new Oreos include these tastes: Banana Puddin…

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by Chris Spiker
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McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New
McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New Some extra energy is coming to the McDonald's drink menu with a new Red Bull beverage. McDonald's is launching the Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer nationwide, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The beverage will be available at participating restaurants starting on Monday, Aug. 17. The new drink combines Red Bull with blue raspberry syrup and freeze-dried dragonfruit. Customers looking for less sugar can substitute Red Bull Zero as the base. McDonald's will also sell 8.4-ounce cans of Red Bull on their own at some locations. "We've seen growing enth…

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by Chris Spiker
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Get Free Potato Chips At Stop & Shop: Here's How Get Free Potato Chips At Stop & Shop: Here's How
Get Free Potato Chips At Stop & Shop: Here's How Stop & Shop is giving away a free snack in the middle of August. Customers can get a free bag of Stop & Shop-brand potato chips starting on Friday, Aug. 14. The promotion runs through Thursday, Aug. 20. The offer celebrates National Potato Day, which falls on Wednesday, Aug. 19. In 2006, the holiday was first held on August 19 after various potato celebrations across the country were held on different days, according to National Day Calendar. To get the freebie, shoppers must visit a Savings Station kiosk inside any Stop & Shop location during the promotion windo…

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by Chris Spiker
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Dolly Parton Pulls Out Of Major Appearance Amid Health Concerns Dolly Parton Pulls Out Of Major Appearance Amid Health Concerns
Dolly Parton Pulls Out Of Major Appearance Amid Health Concerns Dolly Parton is taking a new pause from the spotlight as she works to get back on solid footing. The 80-year-old country music icon missed an event celebrating the opening of Dollywood’s NightFlight Expedition attraction, appearing through a prerecorded video message instead, according to Fox News. The absence follows Parton’s permanent cancellation of her six-show “Dolly: Live in Las Vegas” residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Parton announced on Monday, May 4, that she would not be able to reach “stage-performance level” in time for the September shows, according to a previous D…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Actress Hayden Panettiere Dead At 36: Report Actress Hayden Panettiere Dead At 36: Report
Actress Hayden Panettiere Dead At 36: Report Hayden Panettiere, a Rockland County native known for her role on "Heroes" has died, her representatives told ABC News on Sunday, Aug. 16. She was 36 years old and died in South Carolina. "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden," her father Skip Panettiere said in a statement. "She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her -- and to the millions who watched her onscreen." Born in Palisades, Panettiere attended South Orangetown Middle School, while regularly acting in film and TV, being …

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by Sam Barron
National Interest
Aaron Rodgers' NJ Home Lists For $15M — Nearly 58% More Than What He Paid Aaron Rodgers' NJ Home Lists For $15M — Nearly 58% More Than What He Paid
Aaron Rodgers' NJ Home Lists For $15M — Nearly 58% More Than What He Paid Aaron Rodgers' North Jersey mansion is up for grabs at $15 million, nearly 58% more than what he paid for it in 2023. The NFL quarterback (who now plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers) purchased the Crestmont Road home in Cedar Grove for $9.5 million in 2023, when he began his tenure with the Jets. The eight-bedroom, 9.5-bathroom estate is listed for $15 million and had been on the market for nine days as of Sunday, Aug. 16, according to Zillow. The listing photos show a sleek, ultra-modern estate built to showcase sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. Floor-to-ceiling windows flo…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
Tommy John Dies: Baseball Icon Named For Pioneering Surgery Shared Emotional Goodbye Days Ago Tommy John Dies: Baseball Icon Named For Pioneering Surgery Shared Emotional Goodbye Days Ago
Tommy John Dies: Baseball Icon Named For Pioneering Surgery Shared Emotional Goodbye Days Ago A baseball life defined by one of the game’s greatest comebacks ended days after an emotional farewell to fans. Tommy John, the four-time Major League Baseball All-Star whose name became synonymous with a career-saving elbow operation, died Saturday, Aug. 15, at his Florida home. He was 83. John died surrounded by his wife, Cheryl, and other family members, agent Mike Maguire confirmed to CBS News. He had been receiving hospice care after undergoing treatment connected to a recurrence of bladder cancer. Just one week earlier, the New York Yankees released a farewell letter from John during…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Rare iPhone Security Warning Reaches Users In 110 Countries: What To Check Rare iPhone Security Warning Reaches Users In 110 Countries: What To Check
Rare iPhone Security Warning Reaches Users In 110 Countries: What To Check A warning that appears on some iPhones signals a rare and potentially serious digital threat targeting carefully selected users. Apple sent high-confidence threat notifications to targeted users in 110 countries on Thursday, Aug. 13, according to multiple reports, including The Hacker News and Malwarebytes. The alerts warn that Apple detected activity consistent with an individually targeted mercenary spyware attack. Receiving one does not establish that an iPhone was successfully compromised. However, Apple says the notification should be taken seriously because its findings are based on …

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by Joe Lombardi