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Arlington, MA
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YouTube Down? Thousands Report Issues As Users Flood Google, X YouTube Down? Thousands Report Issues As Users Flood Google, X
YouTube Down? Thousands Report Issues As Users Flood Google, X More than 338,000 users reported issues with YouTube Tuesday evening, Feb. 17, according to Downdetector. As of 6:30 p.m., 338,308 people had flagged problems with the video platform, Downdetector data shows. The majority of reported issues involved the YouTube app, accounting for 56% of complaints, according to Downdetector. Website problems made up 18% of reports, while login issues accounted for 15%. Search activity for phrases related to YouTube being down surged Tuesday evening, according to Google Trends. Many users quickly turned to X to confirm whether the platform was experiencin…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hartford, CT
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Most Loved Ice Cream Flavors In CT Revealed In New Study Most Loved Ice Cream Flavors In CT Revealed In New Study
Most Loved Ice Cream Flavors In CT Revealed In New Study When it comes to ice cream, the Northeast isn't picking sides. A new report from Beach.com found that Neapolitan is among the most popular in many Northeastern states. The classic trio of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry was listed as a favorite in states like Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia. The travel website used five years of Google search data to determine the top-searched ice cream flavor in each state. In total, Neapolitan ranked No. 1 in 19 states, making it the most popular flavor in the country. In the tri-state area, it's more than just a single scoop: C…

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by Chris Spiker
Worcester, MA
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This Thanksgiving Side Dish Reigns Supreme In Massachusetts: Survey This Thanksgiving Side Dish Reigns Supreme In Massachusetts: Survey
This Thanksgiving Side Dish Reigns Supreme In Massachusetts: Survey In Massachusetts, there is one Thanksgiving side dish to rule them all, and at the dinner table bind them.  A recent study of Google Trends data by the website Zippia found the most searched recipes in every state. In North Carolina, it's biscuits. New Yorkers are reaching for sweet potatoes with marshmallows, and Virginians want mac and cheese.  So, what's the most important side dish for Bay Staters? Mashed potatoes.  They're not alone. Nine states also had the Thanksgiving staple as their top pick, making it the most popular in the country. That includes in nearby Connect…

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by Josh Lanier
Albany, NY
Lifestyle
Agree? Here's Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says Agree? Here's Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says
Agree? Here's Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says Move over, stuffing and cranberry sauce - this Thanksgiving side reigns supreme in the eyes of New Yorkers. Of all the delectable dishes to play second fiddle to the turkey, sweet potatoes with marshmallows are the most popular in the Empire State, according to the recruitment site Zippia. The website used Google Trends data from November 2022 to see which of over 20 Thanksgiving sides home chefs searched for the most. A holiday staple for many, sweet potato casserole is typically made with brown sugar, butter, orange juice, and cinnamon, and topped with gooey marshmallows. Sweet pot…

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by Michael Mashburn
New Haven, CT
Lifestyle
This Is CT's Favorite Thanksgiving Dish: Report This Is CT's Favorite Thanksgiving Dish: Report
This Is CT's Favorite Thanksgiving Dish: Report A new report based on the most-searched side dishes has revealed each state’s preferred dish. Pass the mashed potatoes. Online recruitment company Zippia released its report on the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes in every state on Thursday, Nov. 9. The company used Google Trends to observe which of 20 chosen classic Thanksgiving sides each state searched the most during the month of November 2022. While some states (think Rhode Island, North Dakota, and Missouri) had some non-typical favorites such as glazed carrots, fruit salad, and charcuterie trays, Connecticut’s favorite sid…

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by Sophie Grieser
Dorchester, MA
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The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You
The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You Massachusetts runs on Dunkin. The beloved coffee and doughnuts chain ranked at the top of the list for most favorite fast food in The Bay State.  Gambling.com recently examined Google Trends data of people in Massachusetts searching for a quick bite to eat and ranked the results. Dunkin won in a landslide, which explains why the company has nearly 1,000 locations in the state — the most of any chain, according to Stacker.com. “It scored highest in three out of the four phrases analyzed — resulting in a final score of 53,” the survey notes. “The donut specialty chain has over 1000 outlets i…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Google Searches Reveal What People Fear Most In Each State Google Searches Reveal What People Fear Most In Each State
Google Searches Reveal What People Fear Most In Each State Ahead of Halloween, a new study of Google Trends has revealed what the most searched fears in each state were over the past year. According to the report from YourLocalSecurity.com, the team entered the top 15 terms from its 2020 report into Google Trends and reviewed the search volume from the past year in each state. Fear of failure was the top search in the highest number of states, according to the report, followed by fear of blood, fear of water, and fear of intimacy. In New York, the most searched term was fear of intimacy. Connecticut's most searched term was fear of the outsid…

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by Nicole Valinote
Hackensack, NJ
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Study: NJ Ranks Near Bottom Of Naughtiest Sex-Search States At Christmastime Study: NJ Ranks Near Bottom Of Naughtiest Sex-Search States At Christmastime
Study: NJ Ranks Near Bottom Of Naughtiest Sex-Search States At Christmastime Combine the anxiety over COVID quarantines with the stress of Christmas and what do you get? Frisky, apparently. So says a dating advice counselor who reported finding New Jerseyans among the least aroused in the US as the Yuletide draws near. "With quarantine and lockdowns, your stress level is probably through the roof," says Jessica Speight, a licensed professional counselor. "The rush of the Christmas season can also make you feel more anxious than usual. "With all those things happening, you may find yourself extra frisky and affectionate." To determine where people seem the freakie…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Here's The Most Popular Christmas Toy In Connecticut Here's The Most Popular Christmas Toy In Connecticut
Here's The Most Popular Christmas Toy In Connecticut When Santa Claus comes to town, residents in the Nutmeg State have a very specific request for what he leaves under the tree this year. Citing information from Google Trends, a new study from reviews.org found which were the most-searched toys on Google during the holiday season. Using that data, they were able to determine the most sought after gifts for shoppers in each state. Sticking with a New England theme, in Connecticut, American Girl Dolls took the top spot, one of four nationwide. Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont also favor the 18-inch tall collectible toys over popular i…

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by Zak Failla