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Police & Fire
3-Year-Old Girl Killed After Being Hit By Car In Manchester 3-Year-Old Girl Killed After Being Hit By Car In Manchester
3-Year-Old Girl Killed After Being Hit By Car In Manchester A 3-year-old girl was killed after a car crashed into her on Wednesday morning, June 10.  The fatal crash happened around 4:36 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, in the area of 375 East Center St., according to the Manchester Police Department.  Investigators said a 49-year-old Manchester man was driving west in the 300 block of East Center Street when he crashed into the child, who was also from Manchester. Police did not identify the toddler or driver.  Authorities rushed the girl to Connecticut Children's Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. Police said the driver rem…

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by Josh Lanier
News
US Navy Employee Critically Injured In Florida Shark Attack Caught On Video: New Update US Navy Employee Critically Injured In Florida Shark Attack Caught On Video: New Update
US Navy Employee Critically Injured In Florida Shark Attack Caught On Video: New Update A US Navy civilian employee remains in critical condition after a shark attack at Naval Support Activity Panama City in Florida, according to multiple reports. The man, who has not been publicly identified, is in his late 20s and has worked for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, for four years, according to reports. The attack happened around 11:45 a.m. on Monday, June 8, near the base’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Marina in St. Andrews Bay. The victim had been snorkeling with a colleague during a lunch break when the shark struck. The second swimmer was not injure…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
CT Ranked Among Top Five For Nation's Highest Incomes, New Study Says: Here's Why CT Ranked Among Top Five For Nation's Highest Incomes, New Study Says: Here's Why
CT Ranked Among Top Five For Nation's Highest Incomes, New Study Says: Here's Why Workers in many Northeast states earn some of the highest incomes in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the States Where People Have the Highest Income on Tuesday, June 2. The personal finance website compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on the average annual income of the top 5% and bottom 20% of earners, along with the median annual income for all residents. The report adjusted income figures for cost of living and examined how earnings compare across different income groups. "The highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States …

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by Chris Spiker
News
Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds
Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds A better night’s rest may come down to a narrower window than many people think. A sweeping study published in Nature found that the smallest biological age gaps were observed among people who reported sleeping between 6.4 and 7.8 hours per night. That works out to about 6 hours, 24 minutes to 7 hours, 48 minutes. The study analyzed sleep and health data from roughly 500,000 UK Biobank participants between ages 37 and 84. Researchers used 23 biological aging clocks derived from imaging, plasma protein, and metabolomics data to study how sleep duration aligned with aging patterns acro…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In
Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In A quiet start to the week will not hold for long. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Click here for a new, updated story - Severe Storm Rounds Will Hit Northeast Fueled By Heat, Humidity: Here's Timing Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, as heat and humidity build ahead of an approaching cold front, according to the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says a surge of hot, moist air will spread across the eastern US this week, bringing summe…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts
NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts The next chapter of NASA's return to the moon has its latest crew. NASA revealed the four astronauts who will fly in the Artemis III mission on Tuesday, June 9. In 2027, the crew will go into low Earth orbit to test spacecraft docking operations with lunar lander systems being developed by Blue Origin and SpaceX. The tests are considered essential for Artemis IV, NASA's first planned crewed mission to the moon's South Pole in 2028. "Artemis III will demonstrate the power of American innovation and international partnership as we test complex rendezvous and docking operations and advan…

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by Chris Spiker
News
'Satanic Ritual,' Threatened Forced Marriage: Woman Describes Horrific Ordeal After Escape 'Satanic Ritual,' Threatened Forced Marriage: Woman Describes Horrific Ordeal After Escape
'Satanic Ritual,' Threatened Forced Marriage: Woman Describes Horrific Ordeal After Escape A New Hampshire man is facing criminal charges after police say he threatened a Pennsylvania woman into marrying him, held her at gunpoint, and cut her hand during what she described as a “satanic ritual.” Daniel Ouellet, 47, was arrested after police responded to an Olive Garden in Newington, New Hampshire, on Saturday, according to authorities.  Pennsylvania State Police contacted officers in Newington to perform a welfare check after the woman’s mother tracked her cellphone to the restaurant. Officers arrived shortly before 11:30 a.m. Court documents say the woman ran from the rest…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go
Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go Two major changes are coming to Hershey this summer, including the retirement of a longtime fan favorite and new parking procedures for visitors. Visitors heading to Hershey this summer will encounter two major changes: the retirement of a longtime Hersheypark attraction and updated parking procedures at Hershey's Chocolate World. Hersheypark announced Tidal Force will permanently close after Sept. 7, ending the water ride's 32-year run. "When a vessel takes its last voyage, we believe it deserves a proper send-off," Hersheypark said in announcing the closure. "After 32 years of making the…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Police ID 22-Year-Old CT Truck Driver Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-91 In Windsor Police ID 22-Year-Old CT Truck Driver Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-91 In Windsor
Police ID 22-Year-Old CT Truck Driver Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-91 In Windsor A 22-year-old Connecticut man was killed after his truck crashed into the rear of a tractor-trailer on I-91, according to Connecticut State Police. Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward. Frank Mute, 22, of Meriden, was killed when the Mercedes-Benz truck he was driving struck the rear of a Volvo tractor-trailer near southbound Exit 35B at about 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, Connecticut State Police said. The other tractor-trailer driver was not injured. Mute's Mercedes-Benz was towed because of disabling damage. The other truck was able to drive away. Police are seeking witness…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
CT Man, 43, Trespasses In NY Pool Before Fleeing, Struggling With Deputy: Sheriff CT Man, 43, Trespasses In NY Pool Before Fleeing, Struggling With Deputy: Sheriff
CT Man, 43, Trespasses In NY Pool Before Fleeing, Struggling With Deputy: Sheriff A Connecticut man is facing a felony assault charge after allegedly trespassing at a Hudson Valley, NY home, swimming in the residence’s pool, and later struggling with a sheriff’s deputy, authorities said.  Fairfield County resident Anthony James Morelli, 43, of Stamford, was arrested following the incident on Sunday, June 7, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, June 9. According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies responded a little before 10 a.m. to a private residence in the town of Putnam Valley after receiving a report of an unknown man trespassing on the proper…

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by Ben Crnic
Sports
Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed' Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed'
Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed' A Somali referee who was set to make FIFA World Cup history said his "biggest dream" was shattered after he was denied entry to the US days before the tournament. Omar Abdulkadir Artan spoke about how border officials turned him away at Miami International Airport in an interview with The New York Times on Tuesday, June 9. He was expected to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate a World Cup match before he was sent back to Istanbul. Artan was one of 52 referees and among seven African officials chosen for the World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, June 11. "I a…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
CT Woman, 41, Fatally Stabbed In Rooming House Attack; Second Victim Injured CT Woman, 41, Fatally Stabbed In Rooming House Attack; Second Victim Injured
CT Woman, 41, Fatally Stabbed In Rooming House Attack; Second Victim Injured A 41-year-old Connecticut woman was killed after being stabbed multiple times at a rooming house, and another woman was injured in the attack, police said. Willesha Riddick was rushed to a hospital just after midnight on Tuesday, June 9, following an altercation at the house on Park Avenue in Bridgeport, police said. Officers responded after receiving reports of an altercation involving multiple people. They arrived to find Riddick suffering multiple stab wounds. She died at the hospital. Loved ones said she was a compassionate and caring woman in social media memorials as news of her deat…

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by Josh Lanier