CT Woman, 78, Arrested In CT Hit-And-Run That Left 11-Year-Old Girl With Brain Injury CT Woman, 78, Arrested In CT Hit-And-Run That Left 11-Year-Old Girl With Brain Injury CT Woman, 78, Arrested In CT Hit-And-Run That Left 11-Year-Old Girl With Brain Injury
CT Woman, 78, Arrested In CT Hit-And-Run That Left 11-Year-Old Girl With Brain Injury A 78-year-old Connecticut woman has been arrested in a hit-and-run crash that left an 11-year-old girl unconscious with a traumatic brain injury while riding her bicycle. Gail Berlepsch, of New Haven, was arrested on Friday, Nov. 6, in connection with the crash in Wallingford, police said. The victim, Jaslynn Ednaliz Montanez, known to her family as Jazzy, was riding her bike with her cousin near Washington and Hosford streets on Monday afternoon, Oct. 12, when a car struck her, according to police and a fundraiser organizer. The driver left the scene, police said. Jaslynn suffered seriou…

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VIDEO: CT Parking Mishap Sends Pickup Onto Sidewalk, Damages 5 Vehicles, Cops Say VIDEO: CT Parking Mishap Sends Pickup Onto Sidewalk, Damages 5 Vehicles, Cops Say VIDEO: CT Parking Mishap Sends Pickup Onto Sidewalk, Damages 5 Vehicles, Cops Say
Video: CT Parking Mishap Sends Pickup Onto Sidewalk, Damages 5 Vehicles, Cops Say A driver backing out of a parking space in a Fairfield County downtown set off a chain-reaction crash that damaged five vehicles and sent one onto the sidewalk, police said. The crash happened near 35 Elm St. around 4:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, New Canaan Police Lt. Marc DeFelice said. Video shared by the New Canaan Moms 2.0 Facebook group shows a black Toyota pickup truck sitting parallel to the curb, partly on the sidewalk, with its hood raised as emergency vehicles flash their lights nearby. The driver backed into a parked vehicle, pushing it into a third parked car, which was forced onto …
CT Native Dana White Offered Press Secretary Job, Trump Wants Fighters As 'Assistants' CT Native Dana White Offered Press Secretary Job, Trump Wants Fighters As 'Assistants' CT Native Dana White Offered Press Secretary Job, Trump Wants Fighters As 'Assistants'
CT Native Dana White Offered Press Secretary Job, Trump Wants Fighters As 'Assistants' President Donald Trump is looking to the fight business for his next press secretary, with an unusual supporting cast in mind. Trump said in a Truth Social post Saturday afternoon, Nov. 7, that he had offered Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White the job and wanted several prominent fighters to join him as assistants. The post did not say White had accepted or provide a start date. “I am pleased to announce that the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior, has been offered the job of Press Secretary of the United States," Trump wrote in the post. "I have requested tha…
Woman Found Dead On Recycling Facility Conveyor Belt: 'She Cared For Everybody,' Daughter Says Woman Found Dead On Recycling Facility Conveyor Belt: 'She Cared For Everybody,' Daughter Says Woman Found Dead On Recycling Facility Conveyor Belt: 'She Cared For Everybody,' Daughter Says
Woman Found Dead On Recycling Facility Conveyor Belt: 'She Cared For Everybody,' Daughter Says A woman found dead on a recycling facility’s conveyor belt is being remembered by her daughter for the care she showed others, as investigators work to determine what happened. Deputies responded to Kimble Recycling in Twinsburg Township, Ohio, around 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, after a body was discovered, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. The Summit County Medical Examiner identified the woman as Billie Jo Douglas, 55, of Akron. Twinsburg Township is about 20 miles north of Akron. Workers discovered Douglas while processing delivered recyclable materials at the facility, loca…
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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These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says
These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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Champagne Pop Costs Top NJ Soccer Coach Game Amid Quest For Third Straight State Title: Report Champagne Pop Costs Top NJ Soccer Coach Game Amid Quest For Third Straight State Title: Report Champagne Pop Costs Top NJ Soccer Coach Game Amid Quest For Third Straight State Title: Report
Champagne Pop Costs Top NJ Soccer Coach Game Amid Quest For Third Straight State Title: Report The coach of one of New Jersey's top-ranked girls high school soccer teams has reportedly been suspended after popping a bottle of champagne to celebrate her 100th career win. Karen Anderson, head coach of the Paul VI High School girls soccer team in Marlton, was seen celebrating in a video that surfaced on social media after her team defeated Notre Dame 2-0 in the Non-Public A quarterfinals on Thursday, Nov. 5, securing her milestone victory, NJ Advance Media reports. Anderson told the outlet that parents had handed her the bottle during a celebration they organized after her 100th win. Sh…

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Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Bath & Body Works is getting into the Christmas spirit with a new Advent calendar packed with popular holiday fragrances and exclusive gifts. The retailer is launching its limited-edition Feel the Wonder Advent Calendar in stores nationwide and on the company's website on Monday, Nov. 16. The $50 gift set includes 12 products worth more than $115, with seven items available exclusively in the calendar. The collection features a mix of body care products, home fragrances, and holiday accessories. "We know our consumers love discovering hidden gems and collectible products within ou…

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Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar
Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Bath & Body Works is getting into the Christmas spirit with a new Advent calendar packed with popular holiday fragrances and exclusive gifts. The retailer is launching its limited-edition Feel the Wonder Advent Calendar in stores nationwide and on the company's website on Monday, Nov. 16. The $50 gift set includes 12 products worth more than $115, with seven items available exclusively in the calendar. The collection features a mix of body care products, home fragrances, and holiday accessories. "We know our consumers love discovering hidden gems and collectible products within ou…

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Newly Announced IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep Newly Announced IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep Newly Announced IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep
Newly Announced IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep The IRS updated key numbers that could change how much of your income goes toward federal taxes. The adjustments apply to tax year 2027, generally covering returns filed in 2028, according to IRS Revenue Procedure 2026-35. They include higher income thresholds for tax brackets, larger standard deductions, and increased limits for several family tax credits. The seven federal income tax rates remain unchanged. What shifts is how much taxable income falls within each bracket. The standard deduction rises to $33,200 for married couples filing jointly, up $1,000. Single taxpayers and married p…