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Business
CT Dad Stole Wife's Skincare Products — Then Beat The Industry At Its Own Game
Jake Rosenblum didn’t plan to start a skincare line. The 33-year-old Westport husband and father hadn’t given the industry much thought until a fateful trip in the early days of the pandemic opened his eyes to its missing pieces. “I left NYC in a rush and forgot most of my stuff, including my generic CVS aisle skincare,” Rosenblum recalled. “So I started using my wife’s products, and they worked. Better than anything I’d used before.” But those products weren’t made for men, and that stuck with him. “That got me thinking: Why doesn’t skincare for men feel intentional?” he said. “Everything…
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6 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Off California Coast
All six people on board were killed after a small plane crashed off the coast of California. It happened around 12:30 p.m. local time on Sunday, June 8 when the twin-engine Cessna 414 went down approximately 5 miles offshore near the San Diego neighborhood of Point Loma minutes after takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The identities of the victims have not yet been released. The plane was headed to Phoenix, Arizona. Searchers found a debris field with a depth of water about 200 feet below it, said the US Coast Guard. The National Transportation Safety B…
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RFK Jr. Removes All 17 Members Of CDC Vaccine Panel
The entire roster of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) independent vaccine advisory committee is being replaced, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said. Kennedy announced that all 17 will be leaving their posts, saying that "a clean sweep is needed to re-establish public confidence in vaccine science." Kennedy said that the committee, known as the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP), has been plagued with persistent conflicts of interest. The committee is made up of medical and public health professionals …
Police & Fire
Out-of-State Teen Busted After Brazen CT Car Break-Ins, Intentional Hit-Run Crash: Police
Police have arrested a teenager accused of breaking into cars in broad daylight and later targeting a local driver in a hit-and-run after a multi-town search. Manuel Rosario-Nieves, 19, of Erie, Pennsylvania, was first spotted around Highland Avenue and Riverview Avenue in Branford. A resident reported seeing a suspicious man in a pink hoodie and black ski mask jump out of a gray Hyundai SUV with dark-tinted windows, grab something from the trunk of an Audi, and speed off, police said. Two days later, that same SUV was back in Branford, and this time, things escalated. According to po…
Police & Fire
Child Porn Repeat Offender: New Britain Man Who Had 3,000 Pics, Videos Gets 10 Years In Prison
A Connecticut man will spend the next decade behind bars after federal agents found thousands of disturbing images and videos of child sexual abuse in his home. Joshua Glaeser, 37, of New Britain, was sentenced on Monday, June 9, to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said. The punishment follows a months-long investigation that began in the summer of 2022. Connecticut State Police investigators traced an internet address involved in the distribution of child sex abuse material to Glaeser’s home, authorities…
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Hundreds Of Marines Will Be Deployed In LA As Trump Says He'd Support Arrest Of California Gov.
About 700 Marines have been mobilized to assist with the ICE protests in Los Angeles. They are expected to join about 2,000 National Guard troops activated by President Donald Trump over the weekend, despite opposition from California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. This deployment of the troops from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California, first reported by CNN, would mark a notable escalation in the federal government’s military response. Like the National Guard, they are restricted from law enforcement duties unless the Insurrection Act is invok…
Sports
Danica Patrick Weighs In On Simone Biles–Riley Gaines Trans Athlete Feud: “Woke Mind Virus”
A women's sports pioneer has weighed in on the debate over trans athletes following a heated online exchange between one of the United States' greatest Olympians and a former NCAA swimmer. Danica Patrick, a 43-year-old former IndyCar and NASCAR driver, responded Sunday, June 8, to gymnast Simone Biles, who stood up for a trans high school pitcher who helped lead their team to a championship in the Minnesota state softball finals. "Defending men in women’s sports is the woke mind virus and/or another issue that requires therapy. Either way, it is so irrational,” Patrick posted to Instagram o…
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Music Pioneer Sly Stone, Frontman For Band Bearing His Name, Dies
Groundbreaking musician Sly Stone has died after a battle with lung disease. The pioneering and charismatic leader of the band that bore his name, Sly & the Family Stone, was age 82, his family announced on Monday, June 9. Known for breaking racial and gender barriers in music, Stone’s innovative sound and enduring hits like “Everyday People” and “Family Affair” catapulted him to stardom starting in the 1970s. Born Sylvester Stewart in Texas in 1943, he forever became known as Sly after a young classmate misspelled his name. He soon became a music prodigy in California, where…
Business
Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List
Rite Aid will shut down more than 100 additional stores nationwide as the struggling pharmacy chain moves deeper into bankruptcy. The closings were disclosed in a recent bankruptcy court filing, less than a month after Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 on Monday, May 5. The Philadelphia-based chain is working to sell off its pharmacies, inventory, and other assets to several potential buyers. Rite Aid said it has secured $1.94 billion in new financing to keep locations open during the bankruptcy process. Pharmacy services and immunizations will continue in-store and online. The lates…
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Busted Going Wrong Way On I-91 In Enfield: Police
A Massachusetts man was arrested after multiple people called 911 to report him driving on the wrong side of the I-91 over the weekend. When Connecticut police spoke to him, they said he was drunk. Tyzier Virola, 25, of Springfield, faces charges of illegal operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs/alcohol, driving the wrong way on a divided highway, and improper parking on the highway, Connecticut State Police said. People began calling 911 around 3:45 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, to report a car driving north in the southbound lanes of I-91 near Exit 49 in Enfield…
Police & Fire
NJ Teacher, 35, Charged With Sexually Assaulting Student She Tutored: Prosecutor
A 35-year-old Morris County high school teacher has been arrested on accusations she sexually assaulted a 17-year-old child she'd been tutoring, officials said. Alyssa Perry, of Rockaway Township, a teacher at Morris Knolls High School, became the center of an investigation when school administrators reported her inappropriate behavior to Denville police in March, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said. Perry, who is suspended from the school, was charged on Friday, June 6, with two counts of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, authorities said. At Morri…
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FBI Says Don’t Answer If You Get This Call
If someone calls claiming to be the FBI or another government agency and threatens arrest unless you pay up, hang up. Scammers across the country are impersonating federal authorities and spoofing legitimate government phone numbers in a rising wave of fraud, authorities say. Victims are being told they face immediate arrest unless they send money via prepaid gift cards, wire transfers, cash, or cryptocurrency. The threats are fake, but the financial losses are very real. Here’s how the scam works: Caller ID spoofing — Scammers manipulate phone numbers so it looks like the call is coming…
Business
Walmart Creates New Credit Cards Through Its Own Financial Firm: What To Know
Walmart is using its own financial technology startup to launch a major credit card program. Synchrony Financial and the Walmart-backed firm OnePay announced the new Mastercard on Monday, June 9. The move comes after Walmart ended its previous credit card partnership with Capital One years ahead of schedule. Walmart had leaned on Capital One as its exclusive credit card issuer since 2018, but sued to exit the agreement early in 2023, CNBC reported. Capital One later claimed Walmart wanted to end the contract to shift transactions to OnePay. At the time the partnership ended, the Walma…
Police & Fire
Armed CT Carjacking Ends After Suspects Crash Car; Police Find Drugs, Gun In Wreckage: Cops
Police arrested a man and a woman after they led officers on a high-speed chase across multiple Connecticut cities and towns following a violent carjacking that ended in a crash, authorities said. Adrianna Carrasquillo, 20, and Juwan Butler, 28, both of Waterbury face multiple charges from the Sunday, June 8, incident, police said. It all started when an armed assailant approached a man sitting in his car near Pine and Bishop Streets in Waterbury around 5:45 p.m. They demanded he get out of the vehicle before they stole the car and sped away, police said. The dr…
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Chilling Murder-For-Hire Plot Foiled After NY Businessman Caught Outside Rival's Home: DA
A Long Island businessman hatched a twisted plan to kidnap, torture, and kill a former colleague, prosecutors alleged. Navdeep Singh, 48, of Dix Hills, was arraigned on felony conspiracy and criminal solicitation charges in Nassau County Court on Monday, June 9. The charges stem from an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting a man Singh had been feuding with for years over a multimillion-dollar construction deal gone sour. Singh, who owns Gravity Construction Corp., promised to pay a hitman $100,000 and 10 acres of land in India to carry out the job, according to the Nassau County DA’s offi…
Lifestyle
Podcaster Alex Cooper Alleges College Soccer Coach Sexually Harassed Her In Hulu Docuseries
Podcast host Alex Cooper is speaking publicly for the first time about alleged sexual harassment she experienced while playing soccer at Boston University, detailing disturbing accusations in her new Hulu docuseries, "Call Her Alex," according to People.com. The 30-year-old "Call Her Daddy" host shared that during her sophomore year, head coach Nancy Feldman began giving her unsettling attention. “I noticed [her] really starting to fixate on me, way more than any other teammate of mine, and it was confusing,” Cooper said in the documentary. According to Cooper, Feldman’s behavior escalated …
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1-Month-Old CT Boy Dies After Disappearing With Mom: Police
A Connecticut infant who vanished with his mother over the weekend has died from injuries he sustained while missing, according to state police. Sadie Fleming, 27, disappeared from her home in Washington, Connecticut, between midnight and 7 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, along with her 1-month-old son, Hudson, police said. Authorities issued a Silver Alert to help find them. Search teams located Fleming around 5:45 p.m. that same day on a remote wooded road in Washington. Hudson was found with life-threatening injuries, and paramedics rushed him to a nearby hospital. EMTs also transported F…
Lifestyle
Leighton Meester Joins Real-Life Husband Adam Brody In Netflix Show — As His TV Wife’s Enemy
Season 2 of Netflix’s hit dramedy "Nobody Wants This" has wrapped filming — and fans are in for a real treat. The streaming giant announced that the new season will premiere Thursday, Oct. 23, and features several new faces, including a real-life couple you might recognize. “Fans fell hard for Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah’s (Adam Brody) Los Angeles-set love story in the first season of Nobody Wants This,” Tudum said in its announcement. “Leighton Meester will join Bell, Brody, and the already stacked cast of 'Nobody Wants This Season 2.'” Meester — Brody’s real-life wife — will appear as…
Lifestyle
These 10 Everyday Annoyances Trigger Americans Most
Just the sound of someone chewing, or spotting someone you can't stand, is enough to send stress levels soaring, according to a new national survey. From lagging Wi-Fi to the dreaded door knock, Americans say it's often the tiniest triggers that spark the biggest meltdowns. The top culprits? Seeing someone they want to avoid (46 percent), an uninvited knock at the door (44 percent), and being talked to when they want silence (43 percent). More than 40 percent said slow or spotty internet is a stress bomb. Loud chewing (40 percent), unexpected phone calls (34 percent), and even someone brea…
Business
Chipotle Launches First New Dip In Five Years: See The Spicy, Smoky Flavor
Chipotle is cranking up the flavor for the summer with its first new dip in five years. The restaurant chain will soon start offering Adobo Ranch, the company announced on Monday, June 9. The smoky and spicy dip will be available across North America on Tuesday, June 17. Adobo Ranch marks Chipotle's first new dip since the launch of Queso Blanco in 2020. Made fresh in-house with adobo pepper, sour cream, and a signature blend of herbs and spices, the dip aims to bring an extra kick to burritos, bowls, salads, tacos, and quesadillas. Rewards members can get a free side of Adobo Ranch o…
Business
Warner Bros. Discovery Unveils Major Split: What It Means For Streaming, Sports Fans
Warner Bros. Discovery will split into two publicly traded companies in the latest move to adapt to the rapidly changing streaming industry. The entertainment giant behind CNN, HBO, TBS, and TNT announced the split in a news release on Monday, June 9. Warner Bros. Discovery will separate into two companies, Streaming & Studios and Global Networks, through a tax-free transaction. CEO David Zaslav will lead the Streaming & Studios company. Chief financial officer Gunnar Wiedenfels will become CEO of Global Networks. Executives said the move will give each business the …
Business
Coca-Cola Reviving Fan-Favorite Soda Flavor With Retro Packaging: Reports
Diet Cherry Coke is officially making a comeback with the retro look that many fans will remember. The popular diet cherry version of Coca-Cola is returning for a limited time. The news was first reported by the popular food blog Snackolator on Sunday, June 8. Although Diet Cherry Coke disappeared from stores in late 2020, the flavor stayed alive through Coca-Cola's freestyle machines, which allow customers to mix custom drinks at many restaurants. "I am way too excited for this one - Diet Cherry Coke is returning for a limited time with retro packaging!" Snackolator wrote. "It's been…
Politics
Trump Aide Hits Back At ABC Anchor For Comments About Him Leading To Suspension
A top Trump administration official is firing back at an ABC anchor who was suspended following a scathing social media post targeting him. Terry Moran, senior national correspondent at ABC News, was placed on indefinite suspension by the network Sunday morning, June 8, after calling deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller a “world-class hater” in a since-deleted post on X. Moran’s post, published late Saturday night, June 7, offered a blistering critique of Miller’s role in shaping Trump-era policy: "The thing about Stephen Miller is not that he is the brains behind Trumpism,” Moran wrote in…
Weather
Here's Timing For New Round Of Storms, Showers, Followed By Shift In Weather Pattern
A system packed with thunderstorms that will sweep through the region will be followed by a change in the weather pattern. Ahead of the arrival of the system, Monday, June 9 will be a mostly cloudy day, according to the National Weather Service. Precipitation is expected to arrive in the evening and overnight. Showers and scattered storms are on track for Tuesday, June 10 up and down the East Coast. (See the second image above.) The storm chance will last throughout the day, followed by a chance for evening showers. "The rain and clouds will keep temperatures up to 10 degrees below t…
Lifestyle
Most Americans Admit They Struggle With Mornings: Here's Why
A new survey suggests many Americans aren’t exactly rising and shining. The nationally representative poll of 2,000 adults found that a significant number of respondents struggle with waking up, staying asleep, or simply getting their mornings in gear. Roughly two in five admitted they’re “bad” at mornings. On average, respondents reported staying in bed later than planned about eight times a month. For one in 10, it happens more than 20 times. In those rushed mornings, 41 percent skip breakfast, while others skip even more: 16 percent skip showering, and 11 percent head out without brush…
Politics
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: Trump Enters UFC Fight With Kid Rock’s 'American Bad Ass' Blasting As Crowd Erupts
President Donald Trump stopped sparring with Elon Musk long enough to take in a UFC fight in New Jersey. Trump walked out to a hero's welcome at the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday night, flanked by UFC President Dana White, while Kid Rock's "American Bad Ass" blared in the background. The president was met with a rousing round of cheers as he shook hands, did his patented "dance," and met with the ringside announcers. Chants of "USA! USA!" also echoed through the crowd during Trump's appearance. His grand entrance can be seen here on Truth Social. "If you thought it couldn…
Business
50K Smoke Detectors Recalled For Life-Threatening Problem: See If Yours Is Affected
About 50,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have been recalled because they could fail to alert people to fires or carbon monoxide leaks. The recall was issued for Apollo America's 51000-600 combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The recall affects white detectors with "replace by" dates ranging from June to October 2034 printed on the front. The back of the device displays the "Apollo" brand and model number 51000-600. Officials said the detectors can malfunction and fail to sound an alarm…
News
New Details Emerge After Skydiving Plane With 20 Aboard Crashes In Tennessee
This story has been updated. New information has emerged after a skydiving plane with 20 people on board crashed in Tennessee. The incident happened at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, June 8 in the city of Tullahoma, located in Coffee County about 75 miles south of Nashville. The de Havilland Canada DHC-6 twin-engine Otter went down shortly after departing Tullahoma Regional Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA confirmed the number of people onboard to be 20, and said it is investigating. No deaths were reported from the crash, the Tullahoma Police Depar…
Police & Fire
Shooting Victim Left At CT Hospital; Police Asking For Tips
Waterbury police are asking for tips after a shooting victim was dropped off at Saint Mary’s Hospital Emergency Room on Sunday, June 8. The man was left at the hospital around 2 p.m. Police said they believe the shooting took place at Macauley Avenue and Pritchard Road. Investigators urge anyone with information on the shooting to contact Waterbury detectives at 203-574-6941. Callers can leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 203-755-1234.
Lifestyle
Famed Christian Singer Accused Of 'Living Double Life,' Sexually Assaulting Several Men: Report
Multiple men have accused a former singer from a band often dubbed "the Beatles of Christian music" of sexual assault and drug use spanning decades, according to a new report. Michael Tait, 59, a former member of both DC Talk and the Newsboys, was the subject of a two-year investigation by Christian investigative news outlet The Roys Report. In the report, journalists said they had heard rumors for years, calling it the “worst-kept secret in Nashville.” Now, three men have come forward with sexual assault allegations. Tait was a prominent member of the hugely popular DC Talk for seve…
Police & Fire
Bronx Boat Explosion: DWI Captain Charged In Fire That Sent 22 Into Long Island Sound, Cops Say
A 33-year-old Bronx, NY man has been charged with DWI in a boat explosion that forced 22 people into the water and 23 to the hospital on Saturday, June 7, officials said. Just before 9 p.m., police got a call reporting a boat fire in the Long Island Sound near Hart Island, a DCPI spokesperson said. The NYPD harbor and aviation units responded, as did the FDNY to assist in the rescue. Three people were pulled from the water by FDNY crews, and brought to a dock where EMS crews were waiting to begin CPR. The scene of the boat fire in New York. FDNY via Facebook The othe…
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