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Doctor Whose Young Son Killed At Mass Gun Show Arrested After Oldest Son's Suicide: Police Doctor Whose Young Son Killed At Mass Gun Show Arrested After Oldest Son's Suicide: Police
Doctor Whose Young Son Killed At Mass Gun Show Arrested After Oldest Son's Suicide: Police A 70-year-old Connecticut doctor with a tragic family history is facing criminal charges after police said unsecured guns were found inside the home where his son died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It's the second son he's lost to gun violence. His 8-year-old son died following an accident at a Massachusetts gun show in 2008.  The Connecticut investigation began shortly after midnight on March 13, when troopers responded to a home on Hillside Road in Ashford for a reported shooting. Police found a 28-year-old man dead inside a first-floor bedroom, according to Connecticut State P…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Pam Bondi Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Just Weeks After Being Ousted As AG Pam Bondi Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Just Weeks After Being Ousted As AG
Pam Bondi Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Just Weeks After Being Ousted As AG Pam Bondi is sharing a personal health update after one of the most closely watched exits from President Donald Trump's administration. The former US attorney general, 60, told CNN on Wednesday, May 27, that she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the Justice Department in April. Bondi said she is undergoing treatment, including surgery a few weeks ago, CNN reported. She told the outlet she is still recovering and "doing well." Trump fired Bondi in early April, and Todd Blanche is now serving as acting attorney general. Daily Voice reported on Thursday, April 2, that the offic…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
NJ, NY AGs Investigate FIFA Of World Cup Ticket Bait-And-Switching NJ, NY AGs Investigate FIFA Of World Cup Ticket Bait-And-Switching
NJ, NY AGs Investigate FIFA Of World Cup Ticket Bait-And-Switching New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and New York Attorney General Letitia James are taking on FIFA over what they say turned World Cup ticket buying into a pricey, confusing mess for fans hoping to catch games in New Jersey. The attorneys general issued subpoenas seeking information about ticket sales for eight World Cup matches being hosted in New Jersey, including the July 19 final, they announced Wednesday, May 27. The investigation follows reports that fans paid premium prices only to end up with seats farther from the field — while ticket costs climbed higher and higher …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Serial Killer Fears Grow At Popular Mexican Resort After 3 Women Murdered In Days: Update Serial Killer Fears Grow At Popular Mexican Resort After 3 Women Murdered In Days: Update
Serial Killer Fears Grow At Popular Mexican Resort After 3 Women Murdered In Days: Update A resort city known for sun and sand is now facing a darker question as details emerge. Click here for a new, updated story: New Findings Released In Deaths Of 3 Women At Resort Popular With Americans Authorities in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, are reviewing whether the deaths of three women in their 30s found over an 11-day span could be connected, though officials have not confirmed a serial offender. The first body was found Sunday, May 10, near Rancho El Pirulí in the Chimborazo area, Mexico News Daily reported. A second woman’s body was found Friday, May 15, along the highway to M…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Fake USPS Delivery Text Warns Package Could Be Returned To Sender Fake USPS Delivery Text Warns Package Could Be Returned To Sender
Fake USPS Delivery Text Warns Package Could Be Returned To Sender A fake delivery notice can look routine at first, and that is exactly what makes it dangerous. A scam text received Tuesday, May 26, claimed to be a “USPS Package Tracking Update” and said a delivery attempt had failed because more address details were needed. The message said the package had been placed on a “temporary hold pending address verification.” It then urged the recipient to confirm shipping information within 24 hours to avoid return handling or cancellation of the shipment. It also asked the recipient to reply “Y” to restore delivery access and warned that if no response was r…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Roblox Let Kids Recreate Sandy Hook Shooting — Now State Officials Are Investigating Roblox Let Kids Recreate Sandy Hook Shooting — Now State Officials Are Investigating
Roblox Let Kids Recreate Sandy Hook Shooting — Now State Officials Are Investigating Connecticut’s top prosecutor is turning up the pressure on Roblox after investigators said the platform hosted a Sandy Hook school shooting simulation while failing to protect children from exploitation online. Attorney General William Tong announced Tuesday, May 26, that Connecticut will lead an investigation into Roblox over claims the online gaming platform may be harmful to kids. The state is demanding records tied to Connecticut users as part of a wider probe into how Roblox handled reports of child exploitation and whether the company profited while safety concerns grew. Tong sa…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Engine Failure Concerns Prompt Huge Toyota Recall: What To Know Engine Failure Concerns Prompt Huge Toyota Recall: What To Know
Engine Failure Concerns Prompt Huge Toyota Recall: What To Know More than 43,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled over an engine issue that could cause drivers to lose power on the road and increase crash risks. Toyota issued the recall for 43,566 Tundra pickups, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Wednesday, May 20. The recall covers certain 2024 models equipped with a V35A engine. The problem involves debris from the manufacturing process, which may contaminate the engine and cause a main bearing to fail. That can lead to engine knocking, rough running, the vehicle not starting, or an engine stall. The recal…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Teen Bitten By Shark On Memorial Day While Trying To Bring It On Boat: Reports Teen Bitten By Shark On Memorial Day While Trying To Bring It On Boat: Reports
Teen Bitten By Shark On Memorial Day While Trying To Bring It On Boat: Reports A teen boy was rushed to a hospital after a shark bit him while he was on a boat in the Gulf of Mexico on Memorial Day, according to reports. The 17-year-old was boating with his father and another person offshore near Galveston, Texas, ABC13 Houston and KPRC-TV reported. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office received a call about the bite at around 3:50 p.m. CDT on Monday, May 25. The teen was trying to bring the shark on board when it bit him. His father immediately applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. The group was heading back toward the Galveston Yacht Basin when …

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
MA Native, New England Revs Star Heading To FIFA World Cup: See Full USMNT Roster MA Native, New England Revs Star Heading To FIFA World Cup: See Full USMNT Roster
MA Native, New England Revs Star Heading To FIFA World Cup: See Full USMNT Roster Several Northeast natives are among the soccer stars who will represent the US as it prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The US Soccer Federation revealed its 26-man roster during a nationally televised event in New York City's Seaport on Tuesday, May 26. The unveiling aired on FOX, the nation's English-language broadcaster of the World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, June 11. The USMNT will begin its quest for its first World Cup trophy against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 12. The Yanks will also play Group D matches against Austra…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Western Mass Motorcyclist Killed After Violent I-91 CT Crash Throws Him Into Opposite Lanes Western Mass Motorcyclist Killed After Violent I-91 CT Crash Throws Him Into Opposite Lanes
Western Mass Motorcyclist Killed After Violent I-91 CT Crash Throws Him Into Opposite Lanes A Massachusetts man was killed after being ejected from his motorcycle during a crash with a pickup truck on I-91 in Connecticut on Memorial Day, police said. Juan Miguel Martinez, 26, of North Hampton, Massachusetts, was killed following the 8:30 p.m. crash south of Exit 39 north in Windsor, Connecticut State Police said. According to investigators, Martinez's 2010 Ducati Streetfighter rear-ended a 2019 Toyota Tacoma, sending the motorcycle into a jersey barrier. The impact launched him from the bike, and he landed in the southbound lanes. Paramedics rushed him to Hartford Hospital, where…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Man Sues For $5M, Claims Cruise Ship's Pool Deck Burned His Feet In Seconds Man Sues For $5M, Claims Cruise Ship's Pool Deck Burned His Feet In Seconds
Man Sues For $5M, Claims Cruise Ship's Pool Deck Burned His Feet In Seconds A cruise passenger is suing Carnival Corporation for at least $5 million after claiming that he suffered severe burns while walking barefoot on a ship's pool deck. A Florida man named Jorge Luis Alverio Nunez filed the lawsuit against Carnival Corporation in federal court in Miami. He claimed the incident happened aboard the Carnival Magic on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. According to court documents, Nunez walked barefoot about 20 steps from the pool to his chair on the Lido Deck to put on his shoes. The suit claims that the deck surface was "unreasonably and dangerousl…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Blue Moon To Serve Blue Beer At Bars Across MA: Here's When, Why Blue Moon To Serve Blue Beer At Bars Across MA: Here's When, Why
Blue Moon To Serve Blue Beer At Bars Across MA: Here's When, Why A beer known for its name is finally matching its color. Blue Moon will serve a limited-time blue version of Blue Moon Belgian White Belgian-Style Wheat Ale, Molson Coors Beverage Company said in a news release. The blue beer will be sold at participating bars nationwide from Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31. The promotion comes ahead of May's blue moon, which can be seen in the sky on May 31. "We can't do much about the color of the moon in the sky, but we can do something about the one in your glass," said Elizabeth Hitch, a marketing executive for Molson Coors. …

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by Chris Spiker