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FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You
Newark Liberty International Airport will continue operating under reduced flight limits through 2025 to cut down on delays, federal officials announced Friday, June 6. The Federal Aviation Administration said the cap on arrivals and departures—initially a temporary measure—has now been extended through Dec. 31, 2025. The FAA said this move follows "productive discussions with airlines and the conclusion of a public comment period." The change, which takes effect immediately, limits arrivals and departures to 28 per hour on weekends during airport construction, from Sept. 1 through the end …
Lifestyle
'Lilo & Stitch’ Torches Box Office (Again), Blasts Past $610M Worldwide
Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' reboot has already crossed another box office milestone in just its second week in theaters. After bringing in an additional $63 million domestically over the weekend, 'Lilo & Stitch' passed 'Sinners,' with its now $280,121,482 box office take, making it the second-most profitable movie of 2025. Worldwide, 'Lilo & Stitch' has now grossed more than $610 million, behind only the blockbuster 'A Minecraft Movie,' which has approached a billion dollars worldwide and garnered more than $422 million domestically. This weekend, 'Lilo & Stitch' faced stiff c…
Police & Fire
‘Super Chill And Funny’: PA Park Ranger Alec Campbell Remembered After Tragic Drowning On Duty
A popular Pennsylvania park ranger who vanished during a Memorial Day weekend patrol has been found dead, authorities and colleagues announced. Alec Campbell, 38, of Delaware County, was identified as the ranger whose body was recovered from the Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park after a days-long search. He went missing on Saturday, May 24, when his kayak capsized during routine patrol duties, Pennsylvania State Police said. His body was located on Sunday, May 25, following a large multi-agency search effort involving DCNR, PSP Aviation and Maritime Units, local fire departments, emergenc…
Obituaries
Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash
The popular band Kool & The Gang is mourning the death of a beloved member. Michael Sumler was killed in a car crash in Mableton, Georgia, over Memorial Day weekend when the car he was driving collided with another vehicle just before midnight Saturday, May 24, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. Known as Chicago Mike, Sumler was known for hyping the crowd "with his energy and dance moves," the band said in a statement on social media, saying as wardrobe valet, he made sure "the guys looked their best on stage every night." The 71-year-old Sumler was with the band from 2000 to 2015. Kool…
Police & Fire
Police ID 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In CT Crash
A 21-year-old motorcyclist from Connecticut was killed on Memorial Day after he was ejected from his motorcycle during a collision with an SUV, authorities said. Tyler West was traveling north on Route 195 near 593 Merrow Road in Tolland around 8:40 p.m. when an SUV backed out of a driveway and turned into the southbound lane, where the two vehicles collided, according to Connecticut State Police. The impact threw the Tolland rider from his bike, and he was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The 33-year-old SUV driver, a Mansfield man, was not injured. He remained at the scene and …
Police & Fire
Body Of Missing Park Ranger Recovered Day After Kayak Flips In PA Creek: Officials
The body of a missing park ranger was recovered from a Pennsylvania State Park after a days-long search over Memorial Day Weekend, officials announced. Alec Campbell, 38, a Delaware County resident and Park Resource Ranger with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), has been missing since Saturday, May 24 when his kayak capsized in the Neshaminy Creek during routine patrol, Pennsylvania State Police previously announced. Campbell was found dead following a multi-agency search effort on Sunday, May 25, according to a joint statement from the Penn…
News
USPS Honors Army, Navy, Marines With 250th Anniversary Forever Stamps Ahead Of Memorial Day
The US Postal Service is saluting three of America’s proudest military branches with new commemorative stamps released just in time for Memorial Day weekend. USPS unveiled a new set of Forever stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps this week. celebrating their service and sacrifices. Each stamp highlights one of the three branches with its official seal and the words “250 YEARS OF SERVICE,” “SINCE 1775,” and “FOREVER / USA.” “These stamps honor the enduring legacy and unwavering commitment of the men and women who have served and cont…
Business
Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends
Airbnb is expanding its "anti-party" crackdown for the summer, using high-tech booking filters to stop disruptive gatherings before they start. The short-term vacation rental company announced the upgrades to its anti-party technology in a news release on Monday, May 19. Airbnb said its goal is to prevent risky bookings, especially on major holiday weekends around Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The system will help hosts avoid unauthorized parties and protect their neighborhoods. "This technology is part of a broader set of tools and policies Airbnb deploys to promote responsibl…
Lifestyle
Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record
More Americans are planning trips for Memorial Day weekend, with a new forecast suggesting this year could set a new benchmark for holiday travel. AAA projects more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the five-day holiday stretch, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend for domestic travel since 2005. That year, 44 million people took trips. This year’s forecast includes an estimated 39.4 million people expected to hit the road. Driving remains the preferred travel method for Memorial Day, with roughly 87 percent choosing to travel by car. Lower-t…
News
The Sizzle Starts Now: Memorial Day Weekend Heats Up Grilling Season
Across the United States, Memorial Day Weekend means one thing: It's time to fire up the grill. For many Americans, the grill is more than just a cooking tool. It’s the centerpiece of the season. According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, more than 70% of U.S. adults own a grill or smoker, and Memorial Day is one of the top grilling holidays of the year. It’s also big business. It has been estimated that Americans spend more than $6.1 billion annually on grills and accessories, with retailers like Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, and Amazon offering everything fro…
Business
Target To Lower Prices On 5,000 Items: Here's Where You Can Expect To See Savings
Target announced that it would lower prices on 5,000 "frequently shopped" items in its stores nationwide, the company said in a press release. Those items include milk, meat, bread, soda, fresh fruit and vegetables, snacks, yogurt, peanut butter, coffee, diapers, paper towels, pet food, and more, the chain said in a Monday, May 20, news release. The new prices will be rolled out throughout the summer. "We know consumers are feeling pressured to make the most of their budget, and Target is here to help them save more," said Rick Gomez, Target's executive vice president and c…
Police & Fire
Warning Issued By Fairfield Police About Confronting Those Attempting Vehicle Break-Ins
Police are warning residents about confronting individuals attempting to break into their vehicles after a recent incident in Fairfield County. Most recently, in the overnight hours over the Memorial Day weekend, a homeowner in the town of Fairfield in the Reef Road area was confronted by someone attempting to break into his vehicle. After attempting to identify the subjects, a gunshot was heard and officers from the Fairfield Police Department later found a shell casing in the roadway. "It was determined that one of the suspects fired one round, unsure if it was at …
Weather
Cold Front Will Bring Shift In Temperatures After Warm, Bright Memorial Day: 5-Day Forecast
An approaching cold front will lead to a change in temperatures after a bright and warm Memorial Day. Temperatures will be warmest on Monday, May 29 late in the morning and early afternoon, with highs in the upper 70s, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will begin to cool in the late afternoon to evening as the backdoor cold front ushering in cooler air takes hold, the weather service said. Wind speeds will also pick up in the afternoon, with gusts up to around 20 miles per hour in some spots. For those at or heading to beaches along the coast, a Rip Current…
Weather
Cold Front Will Bring Line Of Showers, Possible Storms, Followed By Shift In Temps
A cold front will move through the region accompanied by precipitation and followed by a drop in temperatures. Ahead of the late-day arrival of the front on Wednesday, May 24, skies will be mainly clear, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be in the mid-70s. A line of showers will accompany the front, with a slight chance of thunderstorms, late Wednesday afternoon into the early evening. The front will sweep southward, causing a sharp drop in temperatures, starting in areas farther north and inland and continuing in the evening into Thursday, May 25. (See t…
News
Three Arrested In Connection With Brawl At CT Beach, Police Say
Three juveniles have been arrested in connection with a beach brawl at a Connecticut beach over the Memorial Day weekend. The incident took place in New Haven County on Monday, May 30 in Milford at Walnut Beach. The fights broke out around 6:30 p.m. in a large unruly group of about 500 people, said the Milford Police. During the fights, police "became quickly overwhelmed by the large, unruly crowd and were assaulted," the department said. Related Story: Police Want Help Identifying Those Involved In Milford Beach Brawl Two of the officers’ body cameras were pulled from the offi…
Weather
Summer-Like Stretch Will Be Followed By New Round Of Storms, Shift In Temperatures
A summer-like surge of warm air will be followed by a new round of showers and thunderstorms that will lead to another shift in temperatures. Memorial Day, Monday, May 30 will be mostly sunny with temperatures in the mid 80s, according to the National Weather Service. It will be even warmer on Tuesday, May 31, with the high expected to hit the 90-degree mark in most areas. "While it will be hot for many folks by Monday, any record-challenging heat holds off until Tuesday when the core of the warmth shifts overhead," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Matt Benz. An unsettled stretch …
Weather
Memorial Day Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern Followed By New Round Of Storms
Change is in the air when it comes to weather forecast for the next few days. After a mostly sunny day with comfortable levels of humidity on Sunday, May 29, hot weather will return starting on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. That will be followed by a new round of showers and thunderstorms as the calendar flips to June at midweek. Sunday's air temperatures will rise into the upper 70s to lower 80s, but nearshore and inland water temperatures will remain in the mid 50s to lower 60s, the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued Sunday morning. …
Weather
Line Of Severe Thunderstorms Moving West To East With Strong Wind Gusts, Small Hail, Lightning
A line of severe storms is moving through the region from west to east on Saturday afternoon, May 28. Storm activity is expected to continue into early Saturday evening. A slow moving cold front is triggering the system, according to the National Weather Service. Lightning alerts have been issued for parts of the region. Strong gusty winds in excess of 40 miles per hour, half-inch hail, and locally heavy rain have been reported. "Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issu…
Weather
New Round Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Region
It's not over yet. Following scattered severe thunderstorms overnight, a new round of showers and storms is expected to develop on Saturday, May 28. The expected time frame for storm activity from around midday into early Saturday evening. A slow moving cold front will trigger storm activity, the National Weather Service in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Saturday morning. Isolated flash flooding is possible. "Some storms could produce strong gusty winds, small hail, and locally heavy rain," the weather service said. Saturday won't be a complete washout though, but sk…
Weather
Here's Latest Memorial Day Weekend Forecast
The current outlook for the entire Memorial Day Weekend is not completely certain, but one thing is. It will get off to an unsettled, soggy start, before big changes are expected. "The weather forecast in the Northeast can take a dramatic turn during the holiday weekend, thanks to a slow-moving storm moving across the country," according to AccuWeather.com. Showers will arrive on getaway morning, Friday, May 27, according to the National Weather Service. It will be cloudy throughout the day Friday, with a high temperature in the mid 70s. There will be a chance for thunderstorms starting …
Lifestyle
Gas Prices Hit New Record High In Connecticut Amid Surge In Oil Costs
There is no relief in sight for motorists in Connecticut as prices at the pump continue to rise to new record highs, according to AAA. As of Monday, May 16, AAA was reporting that the average price per gallon has risen to $4.54 in Connecticut, setting another new record after peaking at $4.32 a week prior. Diesel gas is also on the rise, up to $6.41 as of May 16, also a new record in the Nutmeg State. According to AAA, there is not expected to be any relief for drivers with Memorial Day and the busy summer driving season fast approaching. “The high cost of oil, the key ingredient in gaso…
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