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US Tourist Dies While Snorkeling With Son At Cruise's Private Bahamas Island: Police US Tourist Dies While Snorkeling With Son At Cruise's Private Bahamas Island: Police US Tourist Dies While Snorkeling With Son At Cruise's Private Bahamas Island: Police
US Tourist Dies While Snorkeling With Son At Cruise's Private Bahamas Island: Police An elderly American tourist has died in a suspected drowning at a cruise company's private island in the Bahamas, authorities said. The 83-year-old was found unresponsive in the water while snorkeling with his son at around 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a news release. The incident happened on Great Stirrup Cay, a 268-acre island owned by Norwegian Cruise Line in the Berry Islands, located about 60 miles northwest of Nassau. The son told investigators that he was ahead of his father before noticing he had stopped movi…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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PlayStation Users May Get Payouts In $7.85M Settlement: See If You Qualify PlayStation Users May Get Payouts In $7.85M Settlement: See If You Qualify PlayStation Users May Get Payouts In $7.85M Settlement: See If You Qualify
PlayStation Users May Get Payouts In $7.85M Settlement: See If You Qualify PlayStation users who bought certain digital games online may be eligible for money from a nearly $8 million settlement. A federal district court granted preliminary approval to the $7.85 million class action settlement, the Joseph Saveri Law Firm said in a news release on Wednesday, April 29. The lawsuit claims Sony Interactive Entertainment violated federal antitrust law and some state laws by limiting competition in the market for Sony digital games. The suit also claims that Sony caused customers to pay more than they would have on the PlayStation Store. The settlement covers some…

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by Chris Spiker
Windsor Locks, CT
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Major Airline Ending Food, Drink Service On About 450 Flights: Here's Why Major Airline Ending Food, Drink Service On About 450 Flights: Here's Why Major Airline Ending Food, Drink Service On About 450 Flights: Here's Why
Major Airline Ending Food, Drink Service On About 450 Flights: Here's Why Delta Air Lines is cutting food and drink service on hundreds of short flights as the US-Israeli war in Iran shakes the airline industry.  The Atlanta-based airline will stop offering meals, snacks, and beverages on routes under 349 miles. The move will go into effect for about 450 daily flights on Tuesday, May 19. The change is the latest sign of turbulence for travelers and airlines since the US and Israel began attacks on Iran at the end of February.  "Delta is adjusting onboard beverage service to create a more consistent experience across our network," an airl…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
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Oil Spray Danger Prompts Massive Recall Of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Oil Spray Danger Prompts Massive Recall Of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Oil Spray Danger Prompts Massive Recall Of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
Oil Spray Danger Prompts Massive Recall Of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Nearly 90,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles are being recalled due to an engine issue that can cause hot oil to spray out and increase injury risks. Harley-Davidson Motor Company issued the recall for 88,039 motorcycles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report released Tuesday, April 28. The problem involves the airbox backplate, where a breather port can be blocked by plastic material and cause pressure to build inside the engine's crankcase. If the dipstick is removed before pressure is released from the crankcase properly, hot oil could be f…

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Hartford, CT
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Popeyes Adds New Sandwiches, Makes Popular Menu Items Permanent Popeyes Adds New Sandwiches, Makes Popular Menu Items Permanent Popeyes Adds New Sandwiches, Makes Popular Menu Items Permanent
Popeyes Adds New Sandwiches, Makes Popular Menu Items Permanent Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is bringing back its popular Chicken Wraps to compete with other fast-food giants' snack options. The company announced that its wraps are now permanent menu items on Monday, May 4. They come in three varieties: Classic, Spicy, and a new Blackened Ranch flavor. Each $3.99 wrap features a crunchy chicken tender, lettuce, shredded cheese, two pickles, and sauce rolled in a soft buttermilk tortilla inspired by Popeyes biscuits. "We know our guests are looking for convenience without sacrificing great taste and value, which is why we're thrilled to be giving…

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National Interest
Britney Spears Ordered To Rehab, Psychiatric Treatment After DUI Arrest Britney Spears Ordered To Rehab, Psychiatric Treatment After DUI Arrest Britney Spears Ordered To Rehab, Psychiatric Treatment After DUI Arrest
Britney Spears Ordered To Rehab, Psychiatric Treatment After DUI Arrest Pop superstar Britney Spears will avoid more jail time after pleading guilty two months after she was arrested for suspected driving under the influence. Spears, 44, entered a guilty plea for reckless driving involving alcohol, drugs, or both, in Ventura County Superior Court on Monday, May 4. She was initially charged with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol after a March arrest. As part of the plea deal, the "...Baby One More Time" singer will serve 12 months of probation, complete a three-month substance abuse program, and pay a $571 fine. Spears was also…

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Hartford, CT
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Cinco De Mayo 2026: Where To Get Free Food, Margarita Specials, Days Of Deals Cinco De Mayo 2026: Where To Get Free Food, Margarita Specials, Days Of Deals Cinco De Mayo 2026: Where To Get Free Food, Margarita Specials, Days Of Deals
Cinco De Mayo 2026: Where To Get Free Food, Margarita Specials, Days Of Deals Cinco de Mayo in 2026 lands on "Taco Tuesday," and plenty of restaurants are offering giveaways and discounts. Cinco de Mayo falls on Tuesday, May 5. Not to be confused with Mexican Independence Day on September 16, the holiday marks Mexico's victory over France in the Battle of Puebla in 1862, more than 50 years after the end of Spanish rule. The holiday has grown into a celebration of Mexican American culture in the US, with plenty of companies offering deals and promotions. If you want to support smaller restaurants, be sure to look up your local favorites to see what they're offeri…

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by Chris Spiker
Windsor Locks, CT
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$88M Pledged In Crowdfunded Bid To Buy Spirit Airlines: 'The Movement Grew So Fast' $88M Pledged In Crowdfunded Bid To Buy Spirit Airlines: 'The Movement Grew So Fast' $88M Pledged In Crowdfunded Bid To Buy Spirit Airlines: 'The Movement Grew So Fast'
$88M Pledged In Crowdfunded Bid To Buy Spirit Airlines: 'The Movement Grew So Fast' What started as a joke at the expense of Spirit Airlines has grown into a serious effort to buy the now-grounded carrier. Content creator Hunter Peterson's attempt to buy Spirit has generated more than $88 million in non-binding pledges as of Monday, May 4. The voice actor, who made a video of himself flying on Spirit planes for 24 hours, launched letsbuyspiritair.com shortly after the Dania Beach, Florida-based airline abruptly canceled all flights and ceased operations on Saturday, May 2. In his first TikTok video after Spirit's collapse, Peterson said he had a "genius idea" to …

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Bethesda, MD
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Dozens Injured As Urgent Recall Issued For 8.2M Containers Sold At Walmart, Amazon, Target Dozens Injured As Urgent Recall Issued For 8.2M Containers Sold At Walmart, Amazon, Target Dozens Injured As Urgent Recall Issued For 8.2M Containers Sold At Walmart, Amazon, Target
Dozens Injured As Urgent Recall Issued For 8.2M Containers Sold At Walmart, Amazon, Target More than 8 million Thermos containers are being recalled after dozens of people were injured, including cases of permanent vision loss, officials said. Thermos is recalling its Stainless King Food Jars and Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, April 30. About 8.2 million containers were sold in the US, including roughly 5.8 million food jars and 2.3 million bottles. The issue stems from the containers' stopper, which doesn't have a pressure relief feature. The stopper can forcefully eject when opened if food or drinks are store…

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Illness Outbreak Linked To Animal Yoga, Sparking Health Warning From Officials Illness Outbreak Linked To Animal Yoga, Sparking Health Warning From Officials Illness Outbreak Linked To Animal Yoga, Sparking Health Warning From Officials
Illness Outbreak Linked To Animal Yoga, Sparking Health Warning From Officials A live animal yoga class has been linked to an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing illness spread through close contact with infected animals, according to health officials. Cryptosporidiosis is caused by a parasite that spreads when people accidentally swallow tiny amounts of fecal matter from infected animals. Northern Nevada Public Health warned about the illness, also called "Crypto," in a news release on Friday, May 1. Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, and vomiting. Other illnesses, including E. coli and Salmonella infections, can also spread through animal c…

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