16-Year-Old Killed After Being Struck By Metro-North Train In Norwalk 16-Year-Old Killed After Being Struck By Metro-North Train In Norwalk
16-Year-Old Killed After Being Struck By Metro-North Train In Norwalk A Connecticut train struck and killed a 16-year-old boy who authorities said was walking along the tracks with two others, according to the MTA.  Metro-North Train 1889 was traveling from Danbury to South Norwalk just after 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, when it struck the teenager on an overpass near the Merritt 7 station at 353 Main Ave. in Norwalk, MTA officials said. Norwalk firefighters raced to the scene and found two others, ages 17 and 20, conscious and alert. The 16-year-old was trapped beneath the train. None of the three were authorized to be in the area, the MTA said. …
Perez Hilton's Family Responds After Disturbing Self-Harm Livestream Perez Hilton's Family Responds After Disturbing Self-Harm Livestream
Perez Hilton's Family Responds After Disturbing Self-Harm Livestream Perez Hilton's family says the celebrity blogger is receiving medical care after he appeared to engage in self-harm during a graphic TikTok livestream. The update was posted on Hilton's website on Wednesday, Aug. 5. It came one day after deputies responded to his Miami-area home following reports of someone "livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media," NBC News reported. The livestream, which TikTok later removed, appeared to show Hilton covered in blood with visible cuts and holding what appeared to be a knife. Viewers pleaded with him and tried to get enough information to …
Live TV Mishap Leaves Local News Anchor Mortified: Watch Live TV Mishap Leaves Local News Anchor Mortified: Watch
Live TV Mishap Leaves Local News Anchor Mortified: Watch A television anchor’s brief lapse during a live newscast became the kind of workplace nightmare no amount of coffee could undo. Fox13 Memphis anchor Dominique Dillon spoke publicly after cameras showed her apparently dozing at the desk during the Wednesday, July 29, broadcast of “Good Morning Memphis.” Video recorded from a television shows Dillon resting her face in her hands with her eyes closed as reporter Sheila O’Connor finishes a live segment. O’Connor waits briefly before the broadcast cuts away. Video of the moment can be viewed in this Instagram post. “I opened my eyes, and it wa…
Drenching Downpours Will Raise Flash-Flood Threat Across Northeast: Timing Drenching Downpours Will Raise Flash-Flood Threat Across Northeast: Timing
Drenching Downpours Will Raise Flash-Flood Threat Across Northeast: Timing A volatile stretch is starting across the Northeast, with the most serious danger coming from storms that may barely move. Hot, humid conditions on Thursday, Aug. 6, will help fuel scattered to numerous thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening. Highs will reach the upper 80s to around 90 degrees in many areas, with heat indices approaching the upper 90s. Some storms could unload 1 to 2 inches of rain per hour, according to the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center. The agency placed a broad section of the East under a marginal risk for excessive rainfall Thursday. Atmo…
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Strike Season is the amazing true story of a high school football team that was forced to practice and play games without coaches during an unforgettable season because their teachers went on strike and pulled the coaches from the sideline as part of a bitter labor dispute. This is the debut memoir of Michael Eck, the quarterback for this 1979 team who, along with his co-captains, was faced with the unprecedented responsibilities of playing and coaching this talented team in Pittsburgh, the hotbed of high school football. Strike Season is a poignant memoir about the lengths young people wi…
A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging
A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging One of nutrition’s loudest messages may have the formula for a longer, healthier life flipped backward. A sweeping scientific review published in Cell Press Blue finds that eating less protein consistently extends lifespan and improves metabolic health in laboratory models, including yeast, fruit flies, and rodents. The human evidence is far thinner. No study has shown that protein restriction extends a person’s lifespan. Short-term human trials have, however, found improvements in blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, and body fat, according to the review. The findings raise a provocative qu…
US Raises Travel Caution For Popular European Destination US Raises Travel Caution For Popular European Destination
US Raises Travel Caution For Popular European Destination A trans-Atlantic favorite known for medieval squares, canals, and world-famous cuisine now comes with heightened federal caution. The State Department issued a Level Two travel advisory for Belgium on Thursday, July 23, urging Americans to exercise increased caution because of crime, terrorism, and unrest. Level Two is the second step in the federal government’s four-tier system. It sits above Level One, which calls for normal precautions, but below Level Three, which advises travelers to reconsider a trip. Level Four warns Americans not to travel. The State Department said petty crime is …
Best-Selling 'Life Coach' Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse After 'Spanking Fetish' Trial Best-Selling 'Life Coach' Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse After 'Spanking Fetish' Trial
Best-Selling 'Life Coach' Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse After 'Spanking Fetish' Trial A man who built an online following as a "life coach" and sales strategist has been convicted of sexually abusing a child over a period of years, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office announced on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Kyle Slaymaker, 39, was convicted following a two-day trial of felony indecent assault of a child under 13, felony unlawful contact with a child, felony endangering the welfare of a child, and misdemeanor indecent assault, according to Attorney General Dave Sunday. Testimony at trial showed Slaymaker repeatedly spanked a pre-teen child for his own sexual gratification over …
Ariana Grande Breaks Silence About Decision To Step Back From Public Life Ariana Grande Breaks Silence About Decision To Step Back From Public Life
Ariana Grande Breaks Silence About Decision To Step Back From Public Life Ariana Grande is setting the record straight about a major decision that will reshape her next chapter. The 33-year-old singer addressed fans during an "Eternal Sunshine Tour" concert at Chicago’s United Center on Monday, Aug. 3, saying her plan to step back from public-facing work was deliberate and made well before it became public. “The announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing," Grande told the crowd. "It is something that I had decided to plan." She noted that she made the plan “quietly, a long time ago.” Grande also reassured fans that outside negati…
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies Two beagles are making history after scientists said they created the first genetically edited dogs without the major protein responsible for most canine allergies. New York-based Kindred Companion Sciences unveiled the two female dogs named Alfie and Bailey on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The beagles were born in September 2024 after researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology to eliminate Can f 1, the primary dog allergen.  Kindred's findings were published in a peer-reviewed study in The CRISPR Journal. The company said researchers didn't detect Can f 1 prote…
Charging Bison Chases Child In Terrifying Yellowstone Incident: Video Charging Bison Chases Child In Terrifying Yellowstone Incident: Video
Charging Bison Chases Child In Terrifying Yellowstone Incident: Video A peaceful wildlife sighting turned into another heart-pounding close call at Yellowstone National Park. A viral video recorded Tuesday, July 28, shows a bison briefly chasing a child after a group walked toward the grazing animal near a park boardwalk. No injuries were reported. The child began running when the bison turned toward the group, triggering a brief chase. Witnesses can be heard shouting warnings as the child races along the boardwalk and reaches safety. The footage was recorded by park visitor Brittany Peteler, according to 6abc Philadelphia, which published a Storyful r…
Bridgeport Man Guilty Of Exploiting Teen, Selling Abuse On OnlyFans: Feds Bridgeport Man Guilty Of Exploiting Teen, Selling Abuse On OnlyFans: Feds
Bridgeport Man Guilty Of Exploiting Teen, Selling Abuse On OnlyFans: Feds A Connecticut man faces the possibility of life in prison after a federal jury found him guilty of exploiting a 15-year-old girl, producing child sexual abuse material, and sharing it online. Onai Kedar Wilbert Wright, 27, of Bridgeport, was convicted of one count of transportation of a minor with intent to engage in prostitution or criminal sexual activity, one count of production of child pornography, two counts of receipt of child pornography, and one count of transportation of child pornography, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said.  Prosecutors said the crimes came…
New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing
New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing A surge of moisture will fuel rounds of storms with drenching downpours and possible flash flooding. Click here for a new, updated story - Drenching Downpours Will Raise Flash-Flood Threat Across Northeast: Timing After scattered showers and storms on Wednesday evening, Aug. 5, warmer, more humid air will spread north along the East Coast on Thursday, Aug. 6, triggering storm activity. Highs will reach the mid- to upper 80s, with some interior locations nearing 90 degrees. A strengthening area of high pressure near Bermuda will help draw moisture northward, according to Ac…
Dry Ice Explosion During Sushi Display Sparks 911 Response At Shelton Restaurant Dry Ice Explosion During Sushi Display Sparks 911 Response At Shelton Restaurant
Dry Ice Explosion During Sushi Display Sparks 911 Response At Shelton Restaurant A loud explosion interrupted dinner service at a Connecticut Asian-fusion restaurant, sending frightened diners from their seats and prompting a 911 response. The incident happened Saturday, Aug. 1, at Red Lotus on Bridgeport Avenue in Shelton. Co-owner Larry Wang said in a Facebook post the restaurant's sushi chefs were using dry ice "for a special sushi display" when the accident happened. "The dry ice exploded in the plastic container, and some of our patrons were startled and unfortunately interrupted their tranquil meal," Wang wrote in the post. "Luckily, no one was hurt. 911 was calle…
Allegiant Adds Premium Seating As Airlines Push More Upscale Options Allegiant Adds Premium Seating As Airlines Push More Upscale Options
Allegiant Adds Premium Seating As Airlines Push More Upscale Options Allegiant Air is adding first-class seats to some planes as the budget carrier expands its premium options. The Las Vegas-based airline will introduce Allegiant First on select planes beginning in spring 2027, the company announced in a news release. The new cabin will include eight seats arranged two-by-two at the front of the plane. Each seat will have a five-inch recline, calf rests, an adjustable headrest, and more legroom with a 37-inch seat pitch. Allegiant also plans to offer upgraded amenities and service for passengers in the cabin. Allegiant First passengers will receive pri…
Live Like A Rock Star: Rob Zombie's Former Weston 'Origami House' Lists For $6.5M Live Like A Rock Star: Rob Zombie's Former Weston 'Origami House' Lists For $6.5M
Live Like A Rock Star: Rob Zombie's Former Weston 'Origami House' Lists For $6.5M A striking Connecticut estate once owned by rocker and director Rob Zombie has returned to the market with a $6.5 million price tag.  The property at 10 Dragonwood Lane in Weston, known as the "Origami House," was designed by Manhattan architecture firm Leroy Street Studio for Tony Award-winning film and theater director Des McAnuff. Zombie and his wife, Sheri Moon Zombie, bought the home through a trustee in 2022 for $6.5 million. They later sold it in 2024 for $4.95 million, according to CT Insider. Douglas Elliman Connecticut The house spans 8,586 square feet on 15.57 acres and ha…
Bridgeport Killer Faces 100 Years Behind Bars After Murder Conviction Bridgeport Killer Faces 100 Years Behind Bars After Murder Conviction
Bridgeport Killer Faces 100 Years Behind Bars After Murder Conviction A Connecticut man convicted of a 2022 fatal shooting that killed one person and seriously wounded another now faces up to 100 years in prison following his conviction this week. Kenneth Joyner, 35, was convicted Tuesday, Aug. 4, of murdering Dominique Jones, 29, and shooting Craig Langston, 27, both of Bridgeport, according to the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice. After four days of testimony, the jury found Joyner guilty of murder, first-degree assault with a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, and criminal possession of a firearm, prosecutors said. The shooting happened …
Worst Drivers In America: CT City Tops List In New National Report Worst Drivers In America: CT City Tops List In New National Report
Worst Drivers In America: CT City Tops List In New National Report A Connecticut city has been ranked as the worst place in America for drivers, according to a new national report that found it leads the nation in fatal crashes involving driving under the influence and drivers with positive blood alcohol content. ConsumerAffairs recently ranked Waterbury as the city with the worst drivers in the United States after analyzing crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The study reviewed 338 U.S. cities with populations of at least 100,000. Researchers looked at fatal crashes involving aggressive,…
Danbury Carjacking, Kidnapping: 3 More Charged In Violent $245M Bitcoin Robbery Plot, Feds Say Danbury Carjacking, Kidnapping: 3 More Charged In Violent $245M Bitcoin Robbery Plot, Feds Say
Danbury Carjacking, Kidnapping: 3 More Charged In Violent $245M Bitcoin Robbery Plot, Feds Say Three more men have been charged in an alleged $245 million cryptocurrency robbery plot that federal prosecutors say led to the violent kidnapping of a Danbury couple. Sedric Louis, 32, John Davis, 34, and Martel Williams, 27, all of St. Louis, were charged after a federal grand jury in New Haven returned a second superseding indictment on May 22, 2026, according to U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut David Sullivan. The three are charged with conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery, also known as Hobbs Act Robbery. The charge carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years…
Walgreens Closing Dozens Of Pharmacies In 2026: Here's Where, Why Walgreens Closing Dozens Of Pharmacies In 2026: Here's Where, Why
Walgreens Closing Dozens Of Pharmacies In 2026: Here's Where, Why Walgreens is planning to close dozens of stores in 2026 as the pharmacy chain reshapes its nationwide footprint, according to reports. The company now expects to shutter fewer than 100 locations in 2026, Inc. reported. That's down from earlier internal projections of as many as 700 closures. Walgreens originally announced in October 2024 that it planned to close about 1,200 underperforming stores over three years. The company expected to cut around 500 locations during the first year of the turnaround effort. The closures slowed down after private equity firm Sycamore Partners ac…
Police ID 2 Men Killed In CT Shooting, Give Update On 13-Year-Old Hurt In Attack Police ID 2 Men Killed In CT Shooting, Give Update On 13-Year-Old Hurt In Attack
Police ID 2 Men Killed In CT Shooting, Give Update On 13-Year-Old Hurt In Attack Two men were killed, and a 13-year-old girl was injured after gunfire erupted during what police believe was a prearranged meeting.  Chavis Goldson, 19, and Lorenzo Foreman, 25, were both killed during a shooting at around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the 50 block of Judson Avenue in New Haven, according to police. Responders were called around 8:30 p.m. and found the men suffering from life-threatening injuries. Paramedics took them to an area hospital, where they were pronounced dead.  A 13-year-old girl was also hurt when a bullet went through a nearby home and str…
CT Man Arrested In Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation CT Man Arrested In Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
CT Man Arrested In Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation A Connecticut man is facing a felony charge after police said he had a video that featured child sexual exploitation that he uploaded through a shared electronic link at a local business. Daniel Milbrandt, 53, of Bristol, was charged with third-degree possession of child sex abuse material, the North Haven Police Department said. Detectives opened an investigation on July 9 after a complainant reported that a client at a North Haven business had used a shared electronic link to upload the video.  Milbrandt was arrested Tuesday morning, Aug. 4.  Police said detectives worked …
Driver Charged With Fatal Stamford Crash Months After Striking Woman In Crosswalk: Police Driver Charged With Fatal Stamford Crash Months After Striking Woman In Crosswalk: Police
Driver Charged With Fatal Stamford Crash Months After Striking Woman In Crosswalk: Police A Connecticut driver has been arrested months after police say his pickup truck struck and killed a woman crossing the street. John DeAngelis, 50, surrendered to Stamford police on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 4, after a warrant charged him with the death of 66-year-old Evelyn Aponte, who was struck while crossing Colonial Road in a marked crosswalk. The Stamford man is charged with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle and making an improper turn, authorities said.  Police said the crash happened shortly after 2 p.m. on April 25. Investigators said DeAngelis was driving a 2014 Toyota pic…
Ex-NY Police Official Texted Son Instructions On Timing Before Gang Shooting: Indictment Ex-NY Police Official Texted Son Instructions On Timing Before Gang Shooting: Indictment
Ex-NY Police Official Texted Son Instructions On Timing Before Gang Shooting: Indictment A former high-ranking police official in Westchester County accused of helping her son flee after a Bronx shooting sent him text messages directing his movements before the gunfire, according to a newly unsealed indictment. The indictment, returned by a Bronx grand jury on Friday, July 31, charges former Mount Vernon Police Deputy Commissioner of Wellness Jennifer Lackard, her son Chase Lackard, 20, and James Lackard with multiple felony offenses stemming from a shooting outside the Bronx Hall of Justice on June 29.  As Daily Voice previously reported, Jennifer Lackard was fired by the…
Chipotle Pulls Key Ingredient Amid Illness Outbreak Investigation Chipotle Pulls Key Ingredient Amid Illness Outbreak Investigation
Chipotle Pulls Key Ingredient Amid Illness Outbreak Investigation Chipotle has removed jalapeños from its restaurants across the US after the pepper was identified as a possible source of a Salmonella outbreak. The restaurant chain announced the move in a news release on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The decision comes as a Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 110 people in Minnesota. Chipotle uses jalapeños in several menu items like guacamole, pico de gallo, and chili-corn salsa. "As part of our established health and safety protocols, upon learning of a potential outbreak, we immediately initiated our ingredient traceability system and were able to identify j…
Disturbing Online Broadcast Prompts Emergency Response At Media Personality's Home Disturbing Online Broadcast Prompts Emergency Response At Media Personality's Home
Disturbing Online Broadcast Prompts Emergency Response At Media Personality's Home A disturbing online broadcast prompted an urgent response and left a prominent media personality hospitalized. In Florida, deputies responded to his home of Perez Hilton, 48, who was then taken to a Miami-area hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 4, according to multiple reports. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls from viewers who said Hilton appeared to harm himself during a TikTok livestream. Deputies confirmed that the celebrity blogger was alone inside the home. They used crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate the situation before paramedics transported him to the …
These Grocery Staples Under Scrutiny As Parasite Cases Linked To Lettuce Climb These Grocery Staples Under Scrutiny As Parasite Cases Linked To Lettuce Climb
These Grocery Staples Under Scrutiny As Parasite Cases Linked To Lettuce Climb The produce aisle may hold more questions than answers as investigators chase the sources of a massive parasite surge. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday, Aug. 3, that a nine-state Cyclospora outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce recalled by Taylor Farms de Mexico. The Food and Drug Administration traced the cluster to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants. The nine-state outbreak had caused at least 1,947 illnesses and 98 hospitalizations as of Friday, July 24. However, that outbreak represents only part of the nationwide surge. The North Carolina D…
Hollywood Star Back Home After Nearly Four Months In Hospital Hollywood Star Back Home After Nearly Four Months In Hospital
Hollywood Star Back Home After Nearly Four Months In Hospital A beloved television star has reached a hopeful turning point after a long and closely watched health ordeal. Christina Applegate, 54, is back home following a nearly four-month hospital stay in Los Angeles, TMZ reported in an exclusive on Monday, Aug. 3. The outlet reported that Applegate was discharged and doing well. She had been hospitalized since late March. The reason for the extended stay remains unknown. Parade reported that her representatives have not disclosed what condition required treatment. Applegate has publicly battled multiple sclerosis, or MS, since announcing her diagn…
Seat Belt Issues Trigger Massive Recall Of 1.5M+ Ram Pickups Seat Belt Issues Trigger Massive Recall Of 1.5M+ Ram Pickups
Seat Belt Issues Trigger Massive Recall Of 1.5M+ Ram Pickups More than 1.5 million Ram trucks are being recalled worldwide because of a seat belt problem that can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Stellantis is recalling about 1,271,294 Ram 1500 pickups in the US from the model years 2019 through 2026, the company announced. The recall also affects about 156,138 trucks in Canada, 15,088 in Mexico, and 74,084 in other markets outside North America. The anchors for the second-row center or driver-side seat belt buckles may not have been properly attached to the truck's body structure. Some customers have reported that the buck…
CT Man, 20, Remembered For 'Gentle Soul' As Family Seeks Help After Sudden Death CT Man, 20, Remembered For 'Gentle Soul' As Family Seeks Help After Sudden Death
CT Man, 20, Remembered For 'Gentle Soul' As Family Seeks Help After Sudden Death A 20-year-old Connecticut man who died unexpectedly is being remembered for his gentle heart and sense of humor as his family asks the community for help saying goodbye. Alex Lanford, of Wallingford, died Thursday morning, July 29. His family did not disclose how he died, but they said in his obituary that his death was sudden and unexpected. His mother, Darla Lanford, announced his death in a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his funeral costs. "If you have ever had the opportunity to cross paths with him, you could tell he has a gentle soul," she wrote. "He loved to make people laugh with …
Stamford Woman Accused Of Killing CT Officer, Girlfriend Never Had Driver's License: Report Stamford Woman Accused Of Killing CT Officer, Girlfriend Never Had Driver's License: Report
Stamford Woman Accused Of Killing CT Officer, Girlfriend Never Had Driver's License: Report A Connecticut woman accused of causing a double-fatal crash with an off-duty Bridgeport police officer and his girlfriend could soon face another criminal charge after prosecutors said she admitted she had never had a driver's license, according to a news report. Melissa Esperanza Ramirez, 27, of Stamford, appeared in court Tuesday, Aug. 4, for the second time since her July 24 arrest. She faces two counts of second-degree manslaughter and one count each of driving under the influence, traveling unreasonably fast, and failure to drive in the proper lane in connection with a July 13 crash on …