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More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones
Nearly 90 hospitals across the Northeast are at risk of closing, slashing services, or laying off workers due to Republican-passed cuts to Medicaid, according to a new study. Public Citizen released a report on Tuesday, March 31, that identifies 446 hospitals especially vulnerable to major cuts due to the previously named "One Big Beautiful Bill." President Donald Trump signed the GOP-backed budget reconciliation package into law on Friday, July 4, 2025. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the spending plan will gut $911 billion in federal spend…
Windsor Locks, CT
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Major Airline Getting Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi Through New Amazon Partnership
Delta Air Lines is partnering with Amazon in an effort to improve its in-flight internet options. The companies announced the agreement in a news release on Tuesday, March 31. Amazon Leo's satellite technology will first be installed on about 500 Delta planes in 2028. Delta said passengers will be able to stream movies and shows, upload photos and videos instantly, and stay connected with loved ones and coworkers while in the air. "Delta's future is global," said Ed Bastian, the airline's CEO. "This agreement gives us the fastest and most cost-effective technology available to better conne…
Hartford, CT
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McDonald's Launching New Meals Inspired By Hit Movie: See What's Included
McDonald's is turning its restaurants into a K-pop battleground inspired by a massive hit Netflix movie. "KPop Demon Hunters" is teaming up with McDonald's for two new limited-time meals, Netflix said in a news release on Tuesday, March 24. The food options inspired by rival groups in the 2025 film launched on Tuesday, March 31. The collaboration brings global K-pop groups HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys onto the McDonald's menu with exclusive collectible cards and early-access content for fans. "Everything we do at McDonald's is for the fans, and no one can relate to that more than Ne…
Windham-Willimantic, CT
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Blizzard Deal, New Lineup To Celebrate Warmer Weather
Even though spring has just begun, Dairy Queen is already preparing for summer with a new lineup of Blizzard treats and a limited-time deal for fans. DQ began rolling out its "Countdown to Summer" Blizzard Treat Collection on Monday, March 30. Along with the new treats, DQ is offering a buy one, get one for 99 cents Blizzard deal through its app for rewards members. The promotion comes a few weeks after the chain's popular Free Cone Day, which celebrates the start of spring. "Coming out of winter, we know fans look forward to all things warm weather," said Maria Ho…
Windsor Locks, CT
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Major Airline Hikes Bag Fees As Fuel Costs Surge During Iran War
JetBlue Airways is raising bag fees as jet fuel costs surge amid the US-Israeli war on Iran. An airline spokesperson confirmed the price hikes in an email to the Daily Voice on Tuesday, March 31. The increase comes as airfares rise globally since the US and Israel began attacking Iran on Saturday, Feb. 28. Jet fuel prices in major US cities have jumped to about $4.57 per gallon, up nearly 83% since before the war began, The Wall Street Journal reported. "As we experience rising operating costs, we regularly evaluate how to manage those costs while keeping base fares competitive a…
Cockeysville-Hunt Valley, MD
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Hunt Valley's McCormick To Add Hellmann's, Knorr In Massive $45B Merger: What To Know
McCormick & Company will buy Unilever's food business for nearly $45 billion in a major merger. The companies announced the agreement in a news release on Tuesday, March 31. The deal will merge some of the world's biggest flavor brands, creating a combined company with about $20 billion in annual revenue. McCormick will pay $15.7 billion in cash, while Unilever and its shareholders will receive a 65% stake in the new company. "This transformative combination accelerates McCormick's strategy and reinforces our continued focus on flavor," said McCormick president and …
National Interest
Free Furniture At Stake After UConn's Stunning March Madness Comeback: Here's How
UConn's next trips to the Final Four have more on the line than additional championships for the so-called "Basketball Capital of the World." Jordan's Furniture is gaining national attention for its "Make the Finals" promotion from earlier in 2026. The company promised free furniture if the UConn men's and women's basketball teams play in their respective national championship games. That pledge feels more real for customers and fans across Connecticut. Both Huskies teams won their Elite Eight games on Sunday, March 29, putting them just two wins awa…
Hartford, CT
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National Burrito Day 2026: Where To Score Freebies, Hot Deals
Whether you load them with steak and rice or keep it simple with beans and cheese, burrito fans have a day dedicated to their favorite meal. National Burrito Day in 2026 falls on Thursday, April 2. The annual celebration highlights one of the most popular Mexican-inspired dishes in the US. The burrito dates back to the late 1800s, with the word first appearing in a dictionary of Mexican sayings in 1895, according to National Day Calendar. The name means "little donkey" in Spanish and may refer to how the wrapped food resembled the packs carried by the animals. Burritos later…
Rocky Hill, CT
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Airline CEO Steps Down After Deadly NYC Crash, Controversial Apology
Air Canada's top executive will leave his position amid growing criticism over his response to a deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of September, Air Canada announced in a news release on Monday, March 30. Rousseau, who has led the airline since 2021, will remain in his role and continue serving on the board until his departure. The announcement comes about a week after the crash involving an Air Canada Express flight. Both pilots were killed, and dozens of people were injured when the plane collided with…
Hartford, CT
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CVS Launching Pharmacy-Only Stores Amid Industry Changes: What To Know
CVS is opening smaller, pharmacy-only stores nationwide as it tries to change how people access medications and in-person care. The Rhode Island-based company is planning to open nearly 20 of the new locations in 2026, according to a news release on Monday, March 30. The announcement also included the unveiling of a pharmacy-only store in Chicago. The roughly 3,000-square-foot locations are designed to focus entirely on medical care through full prescription services, immunizations, and pharmacist support. Unlike most CVS stores, pharmacy-only locations won't have s…
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