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Twitter Permanently Blocks Trump Account Due To Risk Of 'Inciting Violence' Twitter Permanently Blocks Trump Account Due To Risk Of 'Inciting Violence'
Twitter Permanently Blocks Trump Account Due To Risk Of 'Inciting Violence' The leader of the free world can no longer post a tweet. Donald Trump, who attributed his victory in the 2016 presidential election to his use of Twitter, has now been banned from the platform after domestic terrorists expressing support for him violently stormed into the Capitol this week in an apparent attempted coup, leading to five deaths, Twitter announced Friday evening, Jan. 8. “After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them — specifically how they are being received and interpreted on and off Twitter — we have permanently suspended …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Twitter, Facebook Lock Trump's Accounts Twitter, Facebook Lock Trump's Accounts
Twitter, Facebook Lock Trump's Accounts Twitter removed tweets from President Donald Trump's account and locked it after he condoned violence at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Then Facebook followed suit. Trump posted a message to Facebook and Twitter calling the violent protestors who stormed the Capitol "patriots." Facebook removed the post while Twitter posted a warning label initially, then removed it. Trump's Twitter account was subsequently locked for 12 hours, and Facebook later said he would be blocked for 24 hours. “We’ve assessed two policy violations against President Trump’s Page which will result in a 24-h…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Popular WFSB Anchor Tests Positive Along With Her Husband COVID-19: Popular WFSB Anchor Tests Positive Along With Her Husband
Covid-19: Popular Wfsb Anchor Tests Positive Along With Her Husband Kara Sundlun, the longtime WFSB-TV news anchor, and her husband, former anchor Dennis House, have tested positive for COVID-19. Sundlun made the announcement on her Twitter page on Tuesday, Dec. 15, saying at the time House and their children had tested negative. During a second test, House, who also worked at WFSB, tested positive and is quarantined at home with Sundlun. Dennis House@DennisHouseTV In a Facebook post, Sundlun said she is experiencing "mild flu-like symptoms. "After reporting on this story for 9 months it seems surreal that I am now one of the numbers," Sundlun wrote. …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Local Holiday-Lights Maps Feature The Biggest And Best Home Displays In CT Local Holiday-Lights Maps Feature The Biggest And Best Home Displays In CT
Local Holiday-Lights Maps Feature The Biggest And Best Home Displays In CT You’ve heard about a lot of cool home holiday lights displays - but where are they? In communities all over Connecticut, people are creating holiday lights maps to help others find the most outstanding decorations around. Many of the maps are being featured in Facebook Groups and Google Maps. In some cases, local governments and businesses are creating maps and holding contests to see which is the best or wildest decorated house in town. EAST HARTFORD In East Hartford, the city is encouraging residents to register online for inclusion on a community holiday lights map as a fun way for ev…

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
COVID-19: Popular Area Restaurant Closing COVID-19: Popular Area Restaurant Closing
Covid-19: Popular Area Restaurant Closing A popular area restaurant known for its meats smoked in-house, burgers, 13 beer flavors brewed on-site, flatbread pizzas, and poke bowls, is closing its doors after seven years due to the economic impact of COVID-19.  Bull & Barrel Restaurant & Brewery, located on Route 22 in Brewster, made the announcement earlier this week. "With a heavy heart and circumstances beyond our control, the Bull and Barrel has made the tough decision to close our doors," wrote owners Rick Ciprani and Wendy Wulkan Jacopino in a Monday, Dec. 7 Facebook post. "Wendy and I would first like to…

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by Christina Coulter
Police & Fire
New Canaan Landlord Leaves 12 Neglected Dogs In Unwitting Tenants' Apartment, Police Say New Canaan Landlord Leaves 12 Neglected Dogs In Unwitting Tenants' Apartment, Police Say
New Canaan Landlord Leaves 12 Neglected Dogs In Unwitting Tenants' Apartment, Police Say A New Canaan woman was charged with three felonies after allegedly neglecting 12 dogs, three of which died from a canine virus easily prevented by a vaccine. The three-month-long investigation began on Wednesday, Aug. 12, when one of 48-year-old Catherine Daria Palmer's two tenants called the New Canaan police to 151 Butler Lane.  An officer wearing a body camera was sent to the scene, according to police, along with an animal control officer because there was a history of disputes between Palmer and her tenant.  This footage, along with interviews, a search warrant, the autopsy …

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by Christina Coulter
News
COVID-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You COVID-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You
Covid-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You As stores sell out of staple items - such as toilet paper and hand soap - ahead of what could be another isolating COVID-19 winter, there’s a website that helps people locate difficult to find items in their areas. It’s called InStok. The website and accompanying app were recently developed by two University of Texas students who saw their parents struggle to find hand sanitizer and other popular items in March. InStok tracks the availability of in-demand items at Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, eBay, CVS, and Walgreens. The results are local and include price estimates. The app is avail…

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
ISIS Wannabe From Connecticut Not Mentally Fit For Trial ISIS Wannabe From Connecticut Not Mentally Fit For Trial
ISIS Wannabe From Connecticut Not Mentally Fit For Trial A Hamden man who allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and attempted to fight for the terrorist organization is not mentally fit to stand trial.  Kevin Iman McCormick, 27, was charged with a felony for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) in October 2019, according to the office of United States Attorney of Connecticut John H. Grisham.  Based on a medical assessment given by Dr. Hassan M. Minhas, on Wednesday, Oct. 14, U.S. District Court, Connecticut, Judge Kari A. Dooley said McCormick is not mentally prepared to be tried. Dooley …

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by Christina Coulter
Police & Fire
State Rep. Says Sorry For Parking, But Not Alleged Threat Against Neighbor State Rep. Says Sorry For Parking, But Not Alleged Threat Against Neighbor
State Rep. Says Sorry For Parking, But Not Alleged Threat Against Neighbor With an election close at hand, Republican State Rep. Cara Pavalock-D’Amato gave an apology to a Bristol man after allegedly leaving a nasty note on his mailbox. The apology from the Bristol, District 77th representative sprung from an incident on Saturday, Oct. 3, when Pavalock-D’Amato apparently illegally parked her vehicle and was asked - rudely - to move it by a neighbor. Soon afterward, the neighbor found a hand-written, profanity-filled note affixed to his mailbox. Believing the note was from Pavalock-D’Amato, he posted it to Facebook where it drew significant attention. The short mes…

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by Kristin Palpini
News
COVID-19 Testing Is Hard To Find In Connecticut - Even For Politicians COVID-19 Testing Is Hard To Find In Connecticut - Even For Politicians
Covid-19 Testing Is Hard To Find In Connecticut - Even For Politicians Connecticut politicians who could not find COVID-19 testing when they needed it most have thrown a spotlight on a testing shortage during the pandemic. State Rep. Liz Linehan and U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes have recently shared their struggles trying to get rapid-result COVID-19 tests when they suspected they were ill. Hayes has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Linehan, who was ill, ended up not having COVID-19, but it took her 24 hours and driving around to multiple testing locations for her to find out, she said. “The test was negative,” she said, “and so was the experience.” Linehan said she…

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Scam Involving Facebook Friends Pushing Fake Grants COVID-19: Alert Issued For Scam Involving Facebook Friends Pushing Fake Grants
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Scam Involving Facebook Friends Pushing Fake Grants With many struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new scam has been making the rounds involving Facebook “friends” pushing faux grants related to the virus. The Better Business Bureau issued an alert regarding a scam involving the social media giant that has become more prevalent in recent weeks. According to the BBB, Facebook users have been receiving a Facebook Messenger chats or direct message that appears to come from a friend, relative, community member, or another person the user trusts.  The message describes a COVID-19 relief grant, with scammers claiming to hav…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
COVID-19: Photo Of HS Students At Large Gathering In Fairfield County Sparks Concerns COVID-19: Photo Of HS Students At Large Gathering In Fairfield County Sparks Concerns
Covid-19: Photo Of HS Students At Large Gathering In Fairfield County Sparks Concerns Some in Fairfield County are concerned after photos of dozens of teenage high school students failing to socially distance during the COVID-19 pandemic circulated online. The photo of students reportedly gathering for a scavenger hunt - an unofficial annual tradition for seniors - was first posted on Facebook, then went viral online, sparking concerns as schools are nearing their reopening dates. Following a Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25, the district announced that it has canceled the two half days that were scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 26, and Friday, Aug. 28 that had be…

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by Zak Failla