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Hartford, CT
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Toyota Revives Scion Brand After 10 Years With Surprising New Vehicle
Toyota is bringing back its Scion brand after a decade off the market with a tiny new pickup truck. The Japanese automaker announced Scion's return in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Toyota unveiled a compact utility truck called the KEI-01, which will be manufactured in Indiana starting in the second half of 2027. The truck is based on Japan's popular "kei" vehicles, which are much smaller than traditional American pickups. At just over 11 feet long and less than five feet wide, the KEI-01 will be smaller than a modern Mini Cooper, Road & Track reported. Despite its small siz…
New Rochelle, NY
Obituaries
Beloved Iona Basketball Voice Gary Stanley Dies: 'Could Have Done Play-By-Play Anywhere'
A longtime college basketball broadcaster known to fans throughout the Northeast as the voice of Iona Gaels men's basketball has died. Iona University's athletics department announced broadcaster Gary Stanley's death in an Instagram post on Monday, Nov. 9. He was 73 years old, Awful Announcing reported. Stanley began calling Iona basketball games in 1985 and helped Gaels fans experience several March Madness runs. "Gary's passion for Iona and memorable presence behind the microphone made him an important part of the Gael family," the Gaels posted. "His contributions will not be forgot…
Hartford, CT
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Children's Clothing Chain With CT Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales
A popular children's clothing retailer with hundreds of stores nationwide has filed for bankruptcy as it struggles with declining sales and growing debt. The Children's Place announced its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in a news release on Sunday, Nov. 8. The Secaucus, New Jersey-based company is seeking a buyer for nearly all its assets while trying to keep its business operating. The retailer operates 514 stores across North America under its brands The Children's Place and Gymboree. It has more than 140 locations across the Northeast. All stores and online shopping sites remain open…
Bethesda, MD
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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…
Arlington, VA
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Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras
More than 635,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled because a software problem can cause drivers to suddenly lose power steering assistance. American Honda Motor Co. issued the recall for 635,808 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Oct. 29. The recall affects certain 2021 through 2025 Acura TLX, 2022 through 2024 Acura MDX, and 2023 through 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The issue involves an error in the electric power steering software that can cause the system to shut off power steering assistance under certain driving co…
National Interest
Statue Mocks Trump As 'Draft Dodger' On National Mall Before Veterans Day
A new golden statue on the National Mall is targeting President Donald Trump's avoidance of military service during the Vietnam War. The satirical artwork, titled "The Foot Soldier," appeared near the National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden on Monday, Nov. 9, two days before Veterans Day, The Washington Post reported. The statue shows Trump sitting with a pained expression while holding his right foot, mocking the bone spurs diagnosis that helped him avoid the military draft. Trump received five deferments during the Vietnam War, including four while attending college and a fifth fo…
Hartford, CT
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New Details Emerge About HBO Max, Paramount+ Futures After Controversial Merger
Skydance Media is planning to bundle HBO Max and Paramount+ about a month after its controversial megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The combined streaming package is expected to launch in early 2027, Skydance said in its third-quarter letter to shareholders on Monday, Nov. 9. The announcement comes after Skydance completed its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Customers will be able to subscribe to both HBO Max and Paramount+ for one price, but an exact launch date or cost hasn't been announced. "Consumers will be able to subscribe to bo…
Hartford, CT
Your Community
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.…
Hartford, CT
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New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works
A new Venmo feature aims to make splitting restaurant bills easier. Venmo unveiled a receipt scanning tool in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The feature automatically lists individual purchases and sends payment requests. Users can take a photo of a receipt or upload an existing image, then assign each item to whoever ordered it. The app then calculates what everyone owes, including their share of taxes and tips. The feature also allows users to pay certain purchases themselves while splitting the remaining costs among friends. It works across different mobile devices wi…
Hartford, CT
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Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise
Starbucks is revealing five new versions of its wildly popular Bearista cups as part of a holiday-themed mystery box collection. The coffeehouse chain unveiled its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Monday, Nov. 9. The new bear-shaped glasses will go on sale at select Starbucks locations on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for $39.95 each. The collection features five holiday-themed characters, including a rare golden bear. Each hand-blown glass cup comes in a mystery box, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. The five new Bearis…
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