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Hartford, CT
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HS Cheerleader's Death Sparks Lawsuit Over Energy Drink: 'She Was Enamored By It' HS Cheerleader's Death Sparks Lawsuit Over Energy Drink: 'She Was Enamored By It' HS Cheerleader's Death Sparks Lawsuit Over Energy Drink: 'She Was Enamored By It'
HS Cheerleader's Death Sparks Lawsuit Over Energy Drink: 'She Was Enamored By It' The family of a South Texas high school cheerleader has filed a wrongful death lawsuit blaming her death on a popular energy drink endorsed by social media influencers. Larissa Rodriguez of Weslaco, Texas, died on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. According to her family's lawyers, a medical examiner determined the 17-year-old's cause of death was "an enlarged heart due to stress and large amounts of caffeine." The lawsuit names Glazer's Beer and Beverage and Glazer's Beer and Beverage of Texas. Rodriguez's family accuses the regional distributors of not warning about the "serious cardiac risks" …

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Hartford, CT
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YouTube Hiking Prices On Premium Subscriptions: What To Know YouTube Hiking Prices On Premium Subscriptions: What To Know YouTube Hiking Prices On Premium Subscriptions: What To Know
YouTube Hiking Prices On Premium Subscriptions: What To Know YouTube Premium is the latest streaming service to increase its fees. Google has started rolling out price hikes for YouTube Premium plans in the US, with new rates already in place for new subscribers. The increases were first reported by 9to5Google on Friday, April 10, as emails began going out to existing subscribers. The higher prices will take effect for current users by June. "To continue delivering great service and features, we're increasing your price to $15.99/month," the email reads. "We don't make these decisions lightly, but this update will allow us to continue to improv…

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Hartford, CT
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Millions May Get Cash After Cell Data Used Without Consent In $135M Settlement Millions May Get Cash After Cell Data Used Without Consent In $135M Settlement Millions May Get Cash After Cell Data Used Without Consent In $135M Settlement
Millions May Get Cash After Cell Data Used Without Consent In $135M Settlement People who used Android phones over the past several years could receive money after Google was accused of using their cellular data without permission. Google agreed to a $135 million settlement in a class action lawsuit, which claims Android devices transferred information to the company without users' consent, causing smartphones to consume users' data without their knowledge. The lawsuit argued that Google caused devices to send "a variety of information" even when users weren't actively using its apps. "[Google] designed the Android operating system to collect vast amounts o…

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Bethesda, MD
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160+ Burns Reported, Sparking Massive Recall Of 1.7M+ Steam Cleaners 160+ Burns Reported, Sparking Massive Recall Of 1.7M+ Steam Cleaners 160+ Burns Reported, Sparking Massive Recall Of 1.7M+ Steam Cleaners
160+ Burns Reported, Sparking Massive Recall Of 1.7M+ Steam Cleaners More than 1.7 million handheld steam cleaners are being recalled after more than 160 people suffered burn injuries, officials said. Bissell is recalling its Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam Shot Omni steam cleaners, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, April 9. About 1.7 million units were sold in the US, along with another 96,000 in Canada. The issue stems from the cleaners' attachments, which can unexpectedly detach during use and release hot water or steam, creating a serious burn hazard. The recall covers multiple models, and the model number can be foun…

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Hartford, CT
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Disney Reportedly Laying Off Up To 1,000 Employees: What To Know Disney Reportedly Laying Off Up To 1,000 Employees: What To Know Disney Reportedly Laying Off Up To 1,000 Employees: What To Know
Disney Reportedly Laying Off Up To 1,000 Employees: What To Know Up to 1,000 Disney employees could lose their jobs as the company increases cost-cutting efforts under a new CEO, according to reports. The layoffs are expected in the coming weeks and will largely affect Disney's marketing division following a recent restructuring. The job cuts were first reported by The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, April 8. The move comes just weeks after Josh D'Amaro took over as CEO in mid-March, replacing Bob Iger after a period of major restructuring and job reductions. Many layoffs are tied to Disney's decision to combine marketing teams…

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National Interest
'Game Of Thrones' Actor, 35, Dies After Battling Rare Illness: 'An Inspiration To Everyone' 'Game Of Thrones' Actor, 35, Dies After Battling Rare Illness: 'An Inspiration To Everyone' 'Game Of Thrones' Actor, 35, Dies After Battling Rare Illness: 'An Inspiration To Everyone'
'Game Of Thrones' Actor, 35, Dies After Battling Rare Illness: 'An Inspiration To Everyone' An Irish actor known in the US for his role in "Game of Thrones" has died from a rare neurological condition. Michael Patrick, whose real name was Michael Campbell, died on Tuesday, April 7, at Northern Ireland Hospice. The 35-year-old was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in February 2023. Patrick's wife, Naomi Sheehan, confirmed his death in an Instagram post on Wednesday, April 8. "He was admitted 10 days ago and was cared for by the incredible team there," Sheehan wrote. "He passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Words can't describe how br…

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National Interest
Husband Arrested After Wife Vanishes During Night Boat Trip In Bahamas Husband Arrested After Wife Vanishes During Night Boat Trip In Bahamas Husband Arrested After Wife Vanishes During Night Boat Trip In Bahamas
Husband Arrested After Wife Vanishes During Night Boat Trip In Bahamas A Michigan man has been arrested after telling police that his wife fell from a boat and disappeared during a nighttime trip in The Bahamas. Brian Hooker, 59, was taken into custody in the Abaco Islands town of Marsh Harbour shortly after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. His wife, 55-year-old Lynette Hooker, was reported missing after she fell overboard while riding in a dinghy on Saturday, April 4. The Onsted, Michigan, couple was traveling from Hope Town to Elbow Cay in the Abaco Islands at around 7:30 p.m. when Lynette Hooker …

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Hershey, PA
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Reese's Launches New Candy, Revives Popular Treat As Heir Slams Changes Reese's Launches New Candy, Revives Popular Treat As Heir Slams Changes Reese's Launches New Candy, Revives Popular Treat As Heir Slams Changes
Reese's Launches New Candy, Revives Popular Treat As Heir Slams Changes Reese's is introducing a new treat and bringing back a fan favorite as a member of the candy's founding family criticizes the brand's recent changes. The Hershey Company unveiled the new Reese's Marshmallow Cup in a news release on Tuesday, April 7. The chocolate giant also announced the return of the Reese's Strawberry PB&J Cup. The Marshmallow Cup features a layer of marshmallow-flavored filling in a traditional Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, while the PB&J Cup combines peanut butter with a layer of strawberry-flavored filling. Both candies are available nationwide…

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National Interest
Daughter Questions Mom's Disappearance During Nighttime Boat Trip In Bahamas Daughter Questions Mom's Disappearance During Nighttime Boat Trip In Bahamas Daughter Questions Mom's Disappearance During Nighttime Boat Trip In Bahamas
Daughter Questions Mom's Disappearance During Nighttime Boat Trip In Bahamas The daughter of a US woman who vanished during a nighttime boat trip in The Bahamas is publicly questioning her mother's disappearance. Lynette Hooker, 55, was reported missing after falling overboard during a dinghy ride with her husband on Saturday, April 4. The incident happened at around 7:30 p.m. as the Onsted, Michigan, couple traveled from Hope Town to Elbow Cay in the Abaco Islands, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. Hooker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, said it was unlikely that her mother would "just fall" into the water because she's an experienced bo…

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Windsor Locks, CT
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Southwest Airlines Hikes Bag Fees As Jet Fuel Costs Surge Amid Iran War Southwest Airlines Hikes Bag Fees As Jet Fuel Costs Surge Amid Iran War Southwest Airlines Hikes Bag Fees As Jet Fuel Costs Surge Amid Iran War
Southwest Airlines Hikes Bag Fees As Jet Fuel Costs Surge Amid Iran War The airline that once promised that "Bags Fly Free" is raising its checked luggage fees due to the US-Israeli war on Iran. Southwest Airlines is increasing checked bag fees by $10, the carrier announced on Tuesday, April 7. The hikes will apply to reservations ticketed or voluntarily changed on or after Thursday, April 9. Passengers will now pay $45 for a first checked bag, up from $35, and $55 for a second checked bag, up from $45. Southwest said the increases were "part of an ongoing analysis of the business and against the evolving global backdrop." In May 2025, Southwest…

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