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Seal Pup Dies Weeks After New Haven Street Rescue: 'Chappy Was Surrounded By Love' Seal Pup Dies Weeks After New Haven Street Rescue: 'Chappy Was Surrounded By Love'
Seal Pup Dies Weeks After New Haven Street Rescue: 'Chappy Was Surrounded By Love' A seal pup found wandering on a New Haven street has died, unable to recover from illness and malnutrition. The gray seal nicknamed "Chappy" has died, Mystic Aquarium said in an Instagram post on Monday, Mar. 3. The male pup was brought to the aquarium's Animal Rescue Clinic on Sunday, Feb. 16 after New Haven police found him stranded near the intersection of Chapel and East streets. At first, Chappy responded well to treatments for dehydration, malnutrition, and mild pneumonia, but he struggled with digestion after transitioning to eating whole fish. "The Mystic Aquarium st…

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Pharmaceutical Company Laying Off 290 Lawrenceville Workers Amid Massive Cost-Cutting Push Pharmaceutical Company Laying Off 290 Lawrenceville Workers Amid Massive Cost-Cutting Push
Pharmaceutical Company Laying Off 290 Lawrenceville Workers Amid Massive Cost-Cutting Push Nearly 300 employees in Lawrenceville will lose their jobs as part of a pharmaceutical company's major cost-cutting measures, officials said. Bristol Myers Squibb will lay off at least 290 employees in 2025, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice in February. A company spokesperson confirmed the layoffs to the Daily Voice on Monday, Mar. 3. The company will begin 223 of those layoffs on Thursday, May 22, and continue them through Friday, Aug. 1.  "We are optimizing operations across the company while prioritizing investments in innovative and t…

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Alexis Ohanian Joins Bid To Buy TikTok, Promises 'Revitalized' App Protecting User Data Alexis Ohanian Joins Bid To Buy TikTok, Promises 'Revitalized' App Protecting User Data
Alexis Ohanian Joins Bid To Buy TikTok, Promises 'Revitalized' App Protecting User Data A co-founder of Reddit is looking to get involved with another popular online platform: TikTok. Entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian is joining "The People's Bid for TikTok" as a strategic advisor. Project Liberty, a nonprofit aiming to build a "people-powered internet," announced Ohanian's addition to the bid in a news release on Monday, Mar. 3. Led by billionaire founder Frank McCourt, Project Liberty's bid for TikTok was submitted to the app's parent company ByteDance earlier in 2025. The group aims to rebuild TikTok on a decentralized framework that prioritizes security for its 17…

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Dairy Queen Giving Away Free Ice Cream To Think Spring: Here's How To Get Yours Dairy Queen Giving Away Free Ice Cream To Think Spring: Here's How To Get Yours
Dairy Queen Giving Away Free Ice Cream To Think Spring: Here's How To Get Yours Dairy Queen is helping make spring's arrival a little sweeter. Dairy Queen is bringing back its annual Free Cone Day, the restaurant chain said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 3. DQ will offer fans a free small vanilla soft-serve cone on Thursday, Mar. 20, which will also be the first day of spring. Customers can stop by participating locations nationwide for their free cone, complete with the signature DQ curl on top. "Free Cone Day is by far one of our favorite days of the year," said Maria Hokanson, DQ's executive vice president of marketing. "There's nothing sweeter than enjoyin…

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NYU Langone Patients Can Soon Check In By Scanning Their Hands: Here's How NYU Langone Patients Can Soon Check In By Scanning Their Hands: Here's How
NYU Langone Patients Can Soon Check In By Scanning Their Hands: Here's How A New York City-area healthcare system will allow some patients to check into its facilities with just the palm of their hand. NYU Langone Health is rolling out Amazon One, a contactless palm-scanning system, to speed up patient check-ins across its facilities, the online retail giant said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 3. The rollout of the new check-in system will begin on the week of Monday, Mar. 10. The technology, already used at Amazon Fresh grocery stores, stadiums, and airports, is being integrated into NYU Langone's check-in process to enhance efficiency and security. "One…

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Three PA Colleges Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why Three PA Colleges Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why
Three PA Colleges Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why Choosing a college is about more than academics, sports, and social life — campus beauty can also make a lasting impression. Travel magazine Conde Nast released its 2025 list of the 54 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the United States. Across the Northeast, several schools stand out for their historic architecture, stunning landscapes, and picturesque settings. Whether framed by rolling hills, autumn foliage, or Gothic spires, these colleges offer students an inspiring backdrop for their studies. Connecticut Wesleyan University was recognized for utilizing Greek Revival a…

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120+ Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across PA, New Study Says 120+ Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across PA, New Study Says
120+ Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across PA, New Study Says Drinking water in some Northeast states contains some of the highest levels of contaminants in the country, according to new data. The latest update to the Environmental Working Group's tap water database analyzed nearly 50,000 water systems nationwide between 2021 and 2023. The nonprofit identified 324 contaminants in drinking water, many at levels exceeding health-based guidelines. New York had the highest number in the region with 197 contaminants detected since 2013. New Jersey followed with 131, Pennsylvania with 123, and Connecticut with 120. Massachusetts recorde…

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PA Creek Featured In New Stamp Series Honoring Appalachian Trail's Beauty PA Creek Featured In New Stamp Series Honoring Appalachian Trail's Beauty
PA Creek Featured In New Stamp Series Honoring Appalachian Trail's Beauty A new set of stamps celebrating the Appalachian Trail has been released, showcasing breathtaking landscapes across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. The U.S. Postal Service unveiled the Forever stamps during a first-day-of-issue ceremony at Amicalola Falls State Park in Georgia on Friday, Feb. 28. The stamps honor the nearly 2,200-mile trail that stretches through 14 states. The collection highlights key locations along the trail, from New England's rugged peaks to historic sites in the mid-Atlantic. "The natural beauty of the Appalachian Trail has delighted millions throughout the…

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Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …

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Celtic Charm Takes Over Cape May As Irish Pop-Up Bar Arrives For St. Patrick's Day Celtic Charm Takes Over Cape May As Irish Pop-Up Bar Arrives For St. Patrick's Day
Celtic Charm Takes Over Cape May As Irish Pop-Up Bar Arrives For St. Patrick's Day An oceanside bar in Cape May is getting a lucky makeover to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille has been transformed into "O'Harry's", Madison Resorts said in a news release. The St. Patrick's Day pop-up bar experience will go from Friday, Feb. 28 to Sunday, Mar. 23. Located at 1025 Beach Avenue, the month-long celebration will feature Irish live music, themed food and drinks, festive decor, and special events. "Once again, our team at Madison Resorts has come up with an amazing new concept in Cape May for [the] off-season," said Madison Resorts president …

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