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Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports
Navy Reveals 8 Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Lengthy Deployment: Reports Eight Navy personnel serving with the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a deployment that set a modern record for time at sea, according to reports. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed the number in a letter to New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, CNN reported. The attempts involved sailors across several ships and units traveling with the Lincoln, not only those aboard the aircraft carrier. More than 6,000 sailors were deployed across roughly a half-dozen ships in the strike group. "Since the beginning of Lincoln's deployment, there have been a…

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Simsbury, CT
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Competitive Eating Star, Simsbury Native 'Eater X' Dies: 'Lived His Life On His Own Terms' Competitive Eating Star, Simsbury Native 'Eater X' Dies: 'Lived His Life On His Own Terms' Competitive Eating Star, Simsbury Native 'Eater X' Dies: 'Lived His Life On His Own Terms'
Competitive Eating Star, Simsbury Native 'Eater X' Dies: 'Lived His Life On His Own Terms' A Connecticut native known as an elite competitive eater with a flair as bold as his signature face paint has died. Timothy "Eater X" Janus died from complications related to a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, Sept. 16, Major League Eating announced. The Simsbury native was 49 years old. Janus spent 12 years in competitive eating from 2006 to 2018. He rose as high as No. 2 in the world rankings behind all-time great Joey Chestnut. Fans instantly recognized "Eater X" from his painted Viking-style face on the Fourth of July stage at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. During introducti…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay
Disney+, Hulu Prices Rise For 4th Straight Year: See What You'll Pay Disney+ and Hulu subscribers are facing another round of price hikes, marking the streaming platforms' fourth increase in four years. Hulu Premium and Disney+ Premium, the ad-free standalone plans, are both rising 13% from $18.99 to $21.49 per month. The ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu standalone monthly rates are also increasing from $11.99 to $12.49. The Disney+ and Hulu Premium bundle climbs $2 from $19.99 to $21.99 per month. The Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select bundle with ads is also rising $2 to $21.99, while the ad-free version increases $3 to $32.99. Customers with Hulu + Live TV…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New
Starbucks Making Over Thousands Of Cafés With Huge Updates: See What's New Starbucks is updating the looks of thousands of cafés as the coffee giant expands its yearslong turnaround plan. The Seattle-based company has redesigned more than 1,000 coffeehouses across the US and Canada since late 2025, Starbucks announced on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The chain plans to complete at least 1,500 upgrades by the end of the 2026 fiscal year before increasing the effort further in 2027. The renovations are part of the company's "Back to Starbucks" plan, which launched in September 2024. The turnaround strategy has focused on improving operations and making cafés feel m…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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McDonald's Spending Billions On Major New Growth Plan: See What's Changing McDonald's Spending Billions On Major New Growth Plan: See What's Changing McDonald's Spending Billions On Major New Growth Plan: See What's Changing
McDonald's Spending Billions On Major New Growth Plan: See What's Changing McDonald's is launching a major new plan to attract more customers as the fast-food giant navigates lower traffic and high inflation. The company released significant updates on its McDonald's > NEXT strategy in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The plan focuses on menu growth, restaurant improvements, efficiency, technology, and customer service. McDonald's said it hopes to gain 1.5 percentage points of market share in both chicken and beverages by 2030 while maintaining its leadership position in beef. "McDonald's has the unmatched scale, customer insights, brand loyalt…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify
Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions of iPhone buyers can now file claims from a $250 million settlement over claims of misleading advertising from Apple. The claims process has opened for consumers who bought certain iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models between Monday, June 10, 2024, and Saturday, March 29, 2025, according to the settlement website. The settlement follows a class action lawsuit accusing Apple of misleading customers with ads for new AI-powered features, including an enhanced Siri personal digital assistant, that weren't available as expected. Apple denied wrongdoing but agreed in May to pay $250 million t…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
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Rearview Camera Issues Prompt Recall Of 300K+ Buick, Chevy Vehicles Rearview Camera Issues Prompt Recall Of 300K+ Buick, Chevy Vehicles Rearview Camera Issues Prompt Recall Of 300K+ Buick, Chevy Vehicles
Rearview Camera Issues Prompt Recall Of 300K+ Buick, Chevy Vehicles More than 300,000 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles are being recalled because a rearview camera problem can block a driver's view while reversing. General Motors issued the recall for 306,511 Buick and Chevy vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Sept. 10. The recall affects certain 2024 through 2026 models. The issue involves rearview cameras that can display a distorted image or go completely blank. The failure can reduce rear visibility and increase the risk of a crash while in reverse. GM started investigating complaints involving r…

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Hartford, CT
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Monopoly Returns To McDonald's With Life-Changing Prizes: Here's When Monopoly Returns To McDonald's With Life-Changing Prizes: Here's When Monopoly Returns To McDonald's With Life-Changing Prizes: Here's When
Monopoly Returns To McDonald's With Life-Changing Prizes: Here's When Monopoly is returning to McDonald's with huge prizes up for grabs, including $1 million in cash, new vehicles, vacations, and help paying for a home or college debt. McDonald's announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22, that the popular game will return nationwide for a limited time starting on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The promotion comes one year after McDonald's brought Monopoly back to US restaurants for the first time in nearly a decade. The 2026 edition will bring back the classic peel-off pieces, with all gameplay taking place on the McDonald's app. Eligible items include the Quarter Pounder with C…

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National Interest
'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging Teen In MA: Reports 'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging Teen In MA: Reports 'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging Teen In MA: Reports
'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging Teen In MA: Reports The controversial influencer behind the "looksmaxxing" trend is accused of raping and drugging a teen girl in Massachusetts. Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, was charged with one count each of rape, drugging a person for sexual intercourse, and providing alcohol to a minor. The Bulwark first reported the charges on Monday, Sept. 21. The charges against the 20-year-old were filed in Orleans District Court on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and reportedly stem from an incident on Cape Cod on Friday, May 23, 2025. The timeline appears to match allegations made in a separate civi…

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National Interest
Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports
Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports Hayden Panettiere's cause of death has been revealed more than a month after the 36-year-old actress was found unresponsive in South Carolina. Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax, and other drugs, the Greenville County Coroner's Office said in a statement to Variety on Tuesday, Sept. 22. "The cause of death has been ruled as toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbamol and Quetiapine," the coroner's office said. "The manner of death has been ruled accident." Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid, and 4-ANPP is a chemical used to illegally manufa…

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