Lionel Richie Health Scare On Stage Causes Tour Opener To Abruptly End Lionel Richie Health Scare On Stage Causes Tour Opener To Abruptly End
Lionel Richie Health Scare On Stage Causes Tour Opener To Abruptly End The opening night of a major summer tour ended on an unsettling note. Lionel Richie, 77, cut short the first show of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday, June 24, after saying he felt dizzy. The concert was part of the “Sing A Song All Night Long” tour. Richie stopped his set almost an hour in and sat down during a performance of “Dancing on the Ceiling.”  Richie told the crowd, “When you're feeling dizzy, sit your ass down,” according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He then performed “Three Times a Lady” while seated before calling for an unpl…
David Clayton-Thomas Dies: Blood, Sweat & Tears Frontman Known For ‘Spinning Wheel’ David Clayton-Thomas Dies: Blood, Sweat & Tears Frontman Known For ‘Spinning Wheel’
David Clayton-Thomas Dies: Blood, Sweat & Tears Frontman Known For ‘Spinning Wheel’ A voice that helped define one of rock’s boldest and most dynamic sounds has gone silent. David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, died Wednesday, June 24, at age 84, according to multiple reports. His publicist, Eric Alper, told CBC that Clayton-Thomas died peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. A specific cause of death was not given. Clayton-Thomas became best known as the husky, gravelly, high-energy voice of New York City-based Blood, Sweat & Tears, the jazz-rock band that blended brass, blues, soul, and rock into a major late-1960s sound. …
Well-Known Fox News Personality Announces Departure: Watch Well-Known Fox News Personality Announces Departure: Watch
Well-Known Fox News Personality Announces Departure: Watch A familiar morning-TV face is signing off after more than two decades. Janice Dean, the longtime Fox News senior meteorologist and "Fox & Friends" personality, announced Thursday morning, June 25, that she is leaving her role after 22 years. Dean shared the news in a video posted on X, saying her multiple sclerosis has progressed to the point that she can no longer manage the demands of the early-morning schedule. I know so many of you have been wondering where I’ve been.  Please know I’ve read your comments, prayers and words of support and kindness. It meant the world to me.…
Bootids Meteor Shower Could Bring Surprise Show: What To Know Bootids Meteor Shower Could Bring Surprise Show: What To Know
Bootids Meteor Shower Could Bring Surprise Show: What To Know The night sky is lining up one of its harder-to-predict shows. The June Bootids meteor shower is active through Thursday, July 2, and is expected to peak overnight Friday, June 26, into Saturday, June 27. The shower is usually quiet, producing only a few meteors per hour. But it has earned a reputation for surprises. Space.com reported that the June Bootids produced an outburst of up to 100 meteors per hour in 1998. Another burst in 2004 produced about 20 to 50 meteors per hour. A predicted outburst in 2010 did not happen, adding to the shower’s unpredictable reputation. ABC News report…
MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk
MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk A popular freezer staple is being pulled from shelves. MorningStar Farms voluntarily recalled two frozen products because they may contain pieces of plastic, according to a company announcement posted by the FDA on Monday, June 22. The recall covers MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and MorningStar Farms Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties sold in the US, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica. The recalled Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets were sold in 10.5-ounce packages with UPC code 000 28989 10110 5. The affected packages have “better if used before” dates of July 7 and July 8, 2027. The recalled Hot and…
VIDEO: Driver Charged After Hitting Protestor With Car Outside Delaney Hall, Cops Say VIDEO: Driver Charged After Hitting Protestor With Car Outside Delaney Hall, Cops Say
Video: Driver Charged After Hitting Protestor With Car Outside Delaney Hall, Cops Say A Newark man has been charged after police say he struck a woman with his vehicle outside Delaney Hall during a Father's Day vigil Sunday evening, June 21. Detectives identified Thomas K. Brown, 38, of Newark, as the driver accused of hitting the woman outside the immigration detention facility, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. announced. Brown is charged with assault by auto and was issued a traffic summons for reckless driving, authorities said. Police responded to Doremus Avenue and Roanoke Avenue at approximately 5:07 p.m. on a report of a pedestrian struck, author…
4 Grandchildren, Daughter Found Dead In NY Home; Grandma Left Note, Poisoning Suspected: Police 4 Grandchildren, Daughter Found Dead In NY Home; Grandma Left Note, Poisoning Suspected: Police
4 Grandchildren, Daughter Found Dead In NY Home; Grandma Left Note, Poisoning Suspected: Police A grandmother is suspected of poisoning her daughter and four grandchildren before all six family members were found dead inside a New York apartment, police said Thursday as new details emerged in the investigation. Amy Steadman, 64, Sarah Myers, 44, and Myers' four children — Harper Harmon, 13; Hudson Harmon, 11; and 10-year-old twins Gavin and Gracelynn Harmon — were discovered Tuesday evening inside Steadman's Harris Avenue apartment in Mechanicville after officers responded for a welfare check. Police were called after a neighbor reported not seeing or hearing from the family for …
Cold Front Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Gusty Winds: Here’s Latest Cold Front Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Gusty Winds: Here’s Latest
Cold Front Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Gusty Winds: Here’s Latest A strong cold front capable of producing severe storms is approaching after a brief stretch of quieter weather. The frontal system is coming from the west, bringing a new round of showers and scattered thunderstorms late Thursday night, June 25, into Friday, June 26. Interior sections, including parts of Pennsylvania and upstate New York, are expected to see activity first on Thursday afternoon and evening as moist, unstable air moves in ahead of the front. The threat will then shift east Thursday night into early Friday, reaching the New York City metro area, New Jersey, coastal New Engla…
Baltic Woman Accused Of Stealing More Than $7K From Connecticut Medicaid Program Baltic Woman Accused Of Stealing More Than $7K From Connecticut Medicaid Program
Baltic Woman Accused Of Stealing More Than $7K From Connecticut Medicaid Program A Connecticut woman is accused of collecting thousands of dollars from Connecticut's Medicaid program for services investigators say she never provided. Ashley Chapman, 27, of Baltic, was arrested earlier this month and charged with one count of health insurance fraud and one count of larceny in the first degree by defrauding a public community, the Office of the Chief State's Attorney said.  Chapman worked as a personal care assistant in Connecticut's Medicaid-funded PCA program. The program pays caregivers to help people with permanent, severe, and chronic disabilities remain in…
Person Killed After Climbing Atop Metro-North Train, Touching Live Overhead Wire Person Killed After Climbing Atop Metro-North Train, Touching Live Overhead Wire
Person Killed After Climbing Atop Metro-North Train, Touching Live Overhead Wire A person died after climbing on top of a Metro-North train and coming into contact with electrified overhead wires at the Southport station, prompting a major emergency response and service disruptions for commuters. The incident happened around 1:29 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Southport Metro-North station, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department.  Police said the operator of a train requested police and medical assistance after reporting a disorderly person on board. Investigators determined a confrontation had happened inside the train. The perso…
Family Asks For Help After CT Mom Is Gunned Down In Front Of Loved Ones Family Asks For Help After CT Mom Is Gunned Down In Front Of Loved Ones
Family Asks For Help After CT Mom Is Gunned Down In Front Of Loved Ones Loved ones have launched a GoFundMe to support the family of a Connecticut woman who police say was fatally shot in Hartford as an 11-year-old relative watched from just feet away. Police say 46-year-old Diana Tirado, of New Britain, was sitting in the driver's seat of a parked car around 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, on Magnolia Street in Hartford when she was shot multiple times while family members looked on. Another woman was also shot, but she is expected to survive. Police identified 46-year-old Chad Petitpas as the suspect and tracked him to a hotel in Holyoke, Massachusetts. After refusi…
Can You Spell The 4 Words That Cost Kid The National Bee Crown? Can You Spell The 4 Words That Cost Kid The National Bee Crown?
Can You Spell The 4 Words That Cost Kid The National Bee Crown? Only four words stood between a Jersey City student and the Scripps National Spelling Bee championship. Ishaan Gupta, representing the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development, finished second in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee after a dramatic 90-second spell-off Thursday, May 28, in Washington, D.C. Watch the moment Speller 29 Shrey Parikh won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee by competing in the third Spell-off in Bee history. His winning word, the final word he spelled correctly during the Spell-off, was "bromocriptine."  Scri…
That Wasn't Will Ferrell At CT's Travelers Championship — It Was Lonnie 'The Hawk' Hawkins That Wasn't Will Ferrell At CT's Travelers Championship — It Was Lonnie 'The Hawk' Hawkins
That Wasn't Will Ferrell At CT's Travelers Championship — It Was Lonnie 'The Hawk' Hawkins Connecticut golf fans got an unexpected celebrity sighting this week when an in-character Will Ferrell made a surprise appearance at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell. The actor arrived at the TPC River Highlands player clubhouse around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24. He did not play in the pro-am. Instead, he stayed in character to promote his upcoming Netflix comedy series, "The Hawk. The show follows Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins, a washed-up golfer trying to rebuild his career. Ferrell greeted fans, spent several hours around the clubhouse, and mixed with some of the PGA Tour's bi…
Police ID Pregnant Woman Who Crashed Into Mass Hotel, Opened Fire Before Killing Herself Police ID Pregnant Woman Who Crashed Into Mass Hotel, Opened Fire Before Killing Herself
Police ID Pregnant Woman Who Crashed Into Mass Hotel, Opened Fire Before Killing Herself Authorities say they have identified the 27-year-old woman who crashed into a Central Massachusetts hotel, opened fire, and wounded an guest before killing herself. Olive Openshaw, a 27-year-old Belchertown resident who was eight months pregnant, crashed into the side of the Sturbridge Plaza Hotel in Sturbridge on June 18, according to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office. Investigators said Openshaw got out of the SUV, pulled out a gun, and began shooting into the hotel. A guest in the lobby was struck in the torso. The victim was taken to Harrington Hospital in Southbridg…
Officer Shoots Suspect In New Britain After Foot Chase, Gun Found; State Investigating Officer Shoots Suspect In New Britain After Foot Chase, Gun Found; State Investigating
Officer Shoots Suspect In New Britain After Foot Chase, Gun Found; State Investigating A Connecticut police search for suspects in an earlier shooting ended with an officer opening fire, leaving one person injured and another under arrest. The incident happened around 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, after New Britain officers received information about suspects connected to an earlier shots-fired call in the Union Street area, officials said. An officer spotted one of the suspects near the Red Roof Inn walking with another man. Detectives tried to stop them, but both men ran, according to officials. The chase ended in the parking lot of 1 Herald Square, where an officer repo…
64 Dog Bite Cases Prompt New Law For Dog Owners In CT Town: Leash-Up Or Pay-Up 64 Dog Bite Cases Prompt New Law For Dog Owners In CT Town: Leash-Up Or Pay-Up
64 Dog Bite Cases Prompt New Law For Dog Owners In CT Town: Leash-Up Or Pay-Up No more off-leash walks in this Connecticut town. As of Tuesday, June 23, dog owners in West Hartford must keep their pets on a leash while on all town-owned property, as the Town Council unanimously adopted a townwide leash ordinance at its meeting. The ordinance expands the town's previous leash requirement, which applied only in parks and other public spaces. Dogs must now be restrained by a leash or similar physical restraint at least six feet long while on public property. The only exception is inside enclosed dog parks designated by the town manager. Violators face fines of $25 for a…
Mom Crashes SUV Into Plainfield Home With 4 Kids Inside, Drives Away: Police Mom Crashes SUV Into Plainfield Home With 4 Kids Inside, Drives Away: Police
Mom Crashes SUV Into Plainfield Home With 4 Kids Inside, Drives Away: Police A Connecticut woman is accused of crashing an SUV into a home before driving away with four young children still inside the vehicle, police said. Amber Blanchette, 33, of Sterling, faces multiple charges after the Tuesday night, June 24, crash, which investigators said began with a reported domestic disturbance and ended with an SUV crashing into a house. Officers responded to a home on Snake Meadow Road in Plainfield around 8:10 p.m. after receiving a report of a possible domestic disturbance, according to police. While officers were investigating, they learned an SUV had crashed into a h…
Sean Hannity Addresses Health Rumors After Viewers Expressed Concerns Sean Hannity Addresses Health Rumors After Viewers Expressed Concerns
Sean Hannity Addresses Health Rumors After Viewers Expressed Concerns A well-known TV host is answering questions after viewers noticed something different. Sean Hannity shared a health update on Wednesday, June 24, after his raspy voice and puffy face raised concerns among viewers and sparked online speculation. The 64-year-old Fox News host addressed the concern in a post on X, saying the changes were tied to a pinched nerve and medication. "Thanks to everyone who has checked in," Hannity wrote. "I’ve already addressed this several times on my radio show, but while training, I developed a painful pinched nerve in my neck." Hannity said his doctor put him …
Brothers Show Up Armed After Fight At CT Father's Day Party, Police Say Brothers Show Up Armed After Fight At CT Father's Day Party, Police Say
Brothers Show Up Armed After Fight At CT Father's Day Party, Police Say A Connecticut Father's Day celebration ended with two brothers facing criminal charges after police say one of them returned to the gathering armed following a fight. Miguel Roman, 37, became involved in an altercation with another man during a Father's Day gathering at 109½ West Main St. in Meriden on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The two were not related. Miguel suffered a non-life-threatening wound to his head. According to police, Miguel left but returned about 30 to 40 minutes later with his brother, Michael Roman. Investigators said the brothers were looking for the man involved in the earli…
New Fast-Food Survey: Rankings For Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Revealed New Fast-Food Survey: Rankings For Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Revealed
New Fast-Food Survey: Rankings For Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Revealed America’s fast-food favorites are getting a fresh ranking. McDonald’s is the most considered fast-food brand in the US, according to YouGov America’s 2026 US restaurant brand rankings report. YouGov America ranked fast-food brands by consideration, asking consumers where they would consider buying food or drinks the next time they were in the market. McDonald’s led with 39.6 percent. Chick-fil-A followed at 35.5 percent, with Wendy’s third at 33.2 percent. The rest of the top 10 were Burger King at 31.6 percent, Taco Bell at 31.2 percent, Subway at 29.3 percent, KFC at 25 percent, Domino…
Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch
Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch A long-running political rivalry is getting a fresh round of blunt words. Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump’s repeated focus on him during a new interview on the "All the Smoke" podcast, hosted by Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, which can be viewed here. The episode was recorded at the newly unveiled Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side. Obama was asked about Trump’s frequent attacks and references to him. "The thing about it is, look, you’ve gotta ask him what it is. ... The obsession. I obviously have a room in his head. A suite in his head,” …
Surprise Wedding: 'Jersey Shore' Star Just Pulled Off The Ultimate Fake-Out Surprise Wedding: 'Jersey Shore' Star Just Pulled Off The Ultimate Fake-Out
Surprise Wedding: 'Jersey Shore' Star Just Pulled Off The Ultimate Fake-Out Fifty people thought they were going to a screening of Jenni "JWoww" Farley's new movie "Nanny Cam," PEOPLE reports. Instead, it was the MTV "Jersey Shore" star's wedding to pro wrestler Zack Carpinello. According to PEOPLE, the couple created fake, movie-themed invitations, signage, and even a red carpet. But, surprise! This wasn't a movie screening at all. This was a Wednesday, June 24 wedding in Old Bridge. Snooki shared a photo of herself hugging JWoww in her wedding dress. She wrote: ""I love a good surprise and i love her and so happy but so mad i didn't know🥺🥺." ""My beautiful quee…
'Violently Swerving' Plane From Newark Lands In Boston After Pilot's Medical Emergency: Report 'Violently Swerving' Plane From Newark Lands In Boston After Pilot's Medical Emergency: Report
'Violently Swerving' Plane From Newark Lands In Boston After Pilot's Medical Emergency: Report A pilot's medical emergency forced an Air Canada flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to make an emergency landing in Boston on Wednesday afternoon, June 24, according to the FAA and ABC7. Air Canada Flight 7664 landed safely at Boston Logan International Airport at approximately 2 p.m. after the crew reported a pilot medical emergency, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The flight had departed Newark and was bound for Halifax, Nova Scotia. Passengers described a chaotic scene aboard the aircraft, ABC7 reports. One passenger told the outlet that the plane began "v…
CT Driver Had BAC More Than 3 Times Legal Limit At I-95 Crash: Police CT Driver Had BAC More Than 3 Times Legal Limit At I-95 Crash: Police
CT Driver Had BAC More Than 3 Times Legal Limit At I-95 Crash: Police A New London man is facing multiple charges after police said he drove drunk, parked in a travel lane on Interstate 95, and caused a crash that seriously endangered his passenger. Julio Osario Santos, 51, was charged with operating under the influence, unsafe parking on a highway, operating with a suspended license, reckless use of a highway by a pedestrian, and other motor vehicle offenses, according to Connecticut State Police. The charges stem from a crash on the night of Feb. 3 on I-95. According to an arrest warrant, first responders arrived to find a man lying in the roadway. Investi…
Police ID 2 Men Killed In CT Shooting Police ID 2 Men Killed In CT Shooting
Police ID 2 Men Killed In CT Shooting Authorities have identified two men who were killed earlier this week outside of a Connecticut condominium complex.  Jayden Martinez, 20, of Ansonia, and 18-year-old Malakai Caraballo of New Haven, were shot around 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, at Fort Hale Garden Condominiums in New Haven, police said.  Police later met the victims at Yale New Haven Hospital on York Street. Martinez was in a vehicle with a 24-year-old Waterbury man who also suffered a gunshot wound and another person who was not injured, according to police. Caraballo was taken to Smilow Cancer Hospital, wh…
Best, Worst Northeast Cities To Celebrate Fourth Of July Revealed In New Ranking Best, Worst Northeast Cities To Celebrate Fourth Of July Revealed In New Ranking
Best, Worst Northeast Cities To Celebrate Fourth Of July Revealed In New Ranking Northeast cities have some of the best and worst Fourth of July celebrations in the nation, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 24. The study scored the 100 largest US cities on 18 factors, including food and hotel prices, fireworks shows, attractions, safety, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 27. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebrate ou…
CT Man Charged In Girlfriend's Death Says She Threw Herself Down Stairs: Warrant CT Man Charged In Girlfriend's Death Says She Threw Herself Down Stairs: Warrant
CT Man Charged In Girlfriend's Death Says She Threw Herself Down Stairs: Warrant A Connecticut man who has been accused of abusing his partners in the past said his girlfriend died at his home after she threw herself down a set of stairs, authorities said. Cole Werhan, 28, of Burlington, was arrested Tuesday, June 23, and charged with murder in the killing of Janina Brooke Murphy, a Massachusetts woman whose death had been under investigation for months. Murphy's body was found at Werhan's Burlington home on March 29. Connecticut State Police immediately described the death as suspicious, but released few details as the investigation unfolded. According to the arrest w…
Details Released In Cult Leader Arrest For Parent's, Border Agent’s Murders Details Released In Cult Leader Arrest For Parent's, Border Agent’s Murders
Details Released In Cult Leader Arrest For Parent's, Border Agent’s Murders Chilling new details have emerged more than three years after a Pennsylvania couple and the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont, allegedly by suspects with ties to a cult-like group, have been arrested. Michelle Jacqueline Zajko, 33, of Media, Pennsylvania, has been charged with murdering her parents, Richard and Rita Zajko, after a years-long Pennsylvania State Police investigation uncovered digital, ballistic, financial, and surveillance evidence tying her to the killings, Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse announced on Wednesday, June 24. Richard Zajko, 72, and …
Dunkin' Launches Fourth Of July Menu With Patriotic Treats: See What's On It Dunkin' Launches Fourth Of July Menu With Patriotic Treats: See What's On It
Dunkin' Launches Fourth Of July Menu With Patriotic Treats: See What's On It Dunkin' is celebrating the nation's 250th birthday with several patriotic drinks, treats, and collectible merchandise. The chain's Fourth of July-themed menu launched nationwide on Wednesday, June 24. Dunkin's lineup features colorful beverages inspired by summertime flavors, along with festive donuts decorated in red, white, and blue. The rollout is also highlighted by the Eagle Cup, which will be available nationwide on Monday, June 29, while supplies last. The cup costs $10.99 and includes a free medium beverage, along with a promotional code that unlocks $3 medium Refreshers o…
Major Retailer Adding Bath & Body Works Products In Huge Partnership Major Retailer Adding Bath & Body Works Products In Huge Partnership
Major Retailer Adding Bath & Body Works Products In Huge Partnership Some of the country's most popular body care and home fragrance products will soon be available at a major beauty retailer. Bath & Body Works announced a new partnership with Ulta Beauty in a news release on Tuesday, June 23. A special selection of Bath & Body Works products will launch in participating Ulta stores nationwide and on the chain's website starting on Sunday, July 12. The collaboration marks a major expansion for Bath & Body Works as the company looks to reach customers beyond its own stores and digital platforms. "We're continuing to expand our…
New Charge Added For Woodstock Man Accused In Marijuana Deal Shooting: Police New Charge Added For Woodstock Man Accused In Marijuana Deal Shooting: Police
New Charge Added For Woodstock Man Accused In Marijuana Deal Shooting: Police A Connecticut man accused of shooting and robbing a person during a self-identified drug deal is facing a new criminal charge after investigators determined the gun used in the case had been stolen. King Michael Adoty, 20, of Woodstock, was charged with possession of a stolen firearm on Tuesday, June 23, Connecticut State Police said. The charge stems from a Sept. 27, 2025, shooting on Mill Bridge Road in Woodstock that left a victim with a serious leg injury. Police said the victim was first taken to a local hospital before being airlifted to a trauma center in Worcester because of the sev…