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Popular Supplement Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk Popular Supplement Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk
Popular Supplement Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk A popular organic supplement is being pulled from online shelves nationwide. Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, New York, voluntarily recalled two TNVitamins moringa products due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to a company announcement posted by the FDA on Friday, June 26. No illnesses have been reported to date, according to the announcement. The recall covers TNVitamins 100 percent Organic Moringa 1,200 mg Capsules and TNVitamins 100 percent Organic Moringa Powder. The recalled products were distributed nationally through Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target, and the co…

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by Joe Lombardi
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CT Among States Hit Hardest By National Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak CT Among States Hit Hardest By National Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak
CT Among States Hit Hardest By National Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak A summer illness linked to contaminated food is spreading across multiple states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking 145 domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, according to the CDC’s surveillance page. The cases were reported in 17 states among people who became sick from Friday, May 1, through Tuesday, June 16, the CDC said. The CDC map shows New York as the most affected state in the nation. The map also shows cases in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Virginia, as well a…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Brookfield Man Killed In ATV Crash Remembered As Loving Grandfather, Husband Brookfield Man Killed In ATV Crash Remembered As Loving Grandfather, Husband
Brookfield Man Killed In ATV Crash Remembered As Loving Grandfather, Husband A Connecticut man killed in an ATV crash is being remembered as a devoted family man, respected mechanic, and man of deep faith. Francis "Frank" Flanagan III, 66, of Brookfield, was identified by police as the victim after officers responded to a report of a missing person Friday night, June 26. During the search, officers found an ATV off the roadway in the woods near Candlewood Shores Road in Brookfield. Police said Flanagan was the vehicle's only occupant and was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation. Police have not released additional details about…

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by Josh Lanier
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Final Chance For Pianists To Chase $20K Prize At MoCA CT Final Chance For Pianists To Chase $20K Prize At MoCA CT
Final Chance For Pianists To Chase $20K Prize At MoCA CT Young pianists have more time to apply for the Heida Hermanns International Music Competition, with the deadline extended to Wednesday, July 15. The competition, open to pianists ages 18 to 30, offers a $20,000 Grand Prize and a solo piano recital at the Museum of Contemporary Art \ CT. According to Museum of Contemporary Art Connecticut's Facebook post, the application window was extended because of strong interest in the competition. Apply by July 15 for a shot at MoCA CT’s $20K prize. Museum of Contemporary Art Connecticut The opportunity is being billed as a way for young class…

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by Daily Voice
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Whirly Bird Fans: Helicopter Day Set In Stratford Whirly Bird Fans: Helicopter Day Set In Stratford
Whirly Bird Fans: Helicopter Day Set In Stratford Vintage, military, and modern helicopters will be featured during Helicopter Day at the Connecticut Air & Space Center in Stratford. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, at 225 B Main St., with a rain date of Sunday, July 12. According to Connecticut Air & Space Center's Facebook post, the event will again celebrate “all things Whirly Bird,” giving visitors a chance to see aircraft from different eras up close. General admission will be paid at the door. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for veterans, and $5 for kids age 6 and older. Connecticut Air & Space Center stated…

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by Daily Voice
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Beloved Danbury School Counselor Begins Cancer Battle, Community Rallies To His Side Beloved Danbury School Counselor Begins Cancer Battle, Community Rallies To His Side
Beloved Danbury School Counselor Begins Cancer Battle, Community Rallies To His Side A man who has spent his career helping children navigate difficult moments is now facing the biggest challenge of his own. Curtis Darragh, Connecticut's 2021 School Counselor of the Year and a counselor at Danbury's Westside Middle School, was recently diagnosed with ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of lymphoma. He will begin intensive chemotherapy in the coming days, according to a GoFundMe created to help pay for his treatment. The campaign has raised more than $25,000 in one day, as of Tuesday afternoon, June 30.  Darragh is known for the…

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by Josh Lanier
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Grandmother, Mother, Toddler Die After Car Plunges Into River During Driving Lesson: Reports Grandmother, Mother, Toddler Die After Car Plunges Into River During Driving Lesson: Reports
Grandmother, Mother, Toddler Die After Car Plunges Into River During Driving Lesson: Reports A grandmother, her daughter, and her 2-year-old granddaughter were killed after their car plunged into the Seekonk River in Rhode Island, authorities said. The grandmother was trying to teach her daughter how to drive when the car went into the river in Pawtucket around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, according to WJAR.  Emergency crews searched for hours before suspending the operation around 1 a.m. Monday because of poor visibility and difficult water conditions. The Rhode Island State Police dive team resumed the search about seven hours later and recovered the submerged vehicle aroun…

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by Josh Lanier
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Smoke Grenade Hidden In Peanut Butter Jar Discovered At Airport, TSA Says Smoke Grenade Hidden In Peanut Butter Jar Discovered At Airport, TSA Says
Smoke Grenade Hidden In Peanut Butter Jar Discovered At Airport, TSA Says Transportation Security Administration officers found a sticky surprise when they discovered two live smoke grenades, including one inside a jar of peanut butter. The grenades were located inside a checked bag while being screened at Indianapolis International Airport, TSA said in a news release on Thursday, June 25. A supervisory officer and explosives specialist searched the bag and found the grenades. Airport police were called to the checked baggage area, but TSA said airport operations weren't affected. "With the concealment method used, we had concern about the in…

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by Chris Spiker
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Dangerous Heat Wave To Grip Connecticut For Days As Heat Index Could Top 110 Degrees Dangerous Heat Wave To Grip Connecticut For Days As Heat Index Could Top 110 Degrees
Dangerous Heat Wave To Grip Connecticut For Days As Heat Index Could Top 110 Degrees A dangerous stretch of extreme heat is expected to grip Connecticut, with heat index values climbing well above 100 degrees and prompting warnings across much of the state. Gov. Ned Lamont activated Connecticut's extreme hot weather protocol beginning this week as a heat wave is expected from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday. National Weather Service forecasters say the worst conditions will likely arrive at the end of the work week. The heat index, which combines air temperature and humidity, could exceed 105 degrees Wednesday in Connecticut. It may reach or top 110 degrees Thursday and F…

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
Dave Portnoy Floats NYC Run As Mamdani Criticism Escalates Dave Portnoy Floats NYC Run As Mamdani Criticism Escalates
Dave Portnoy Floats NYC Run As Mamdani Criticism Escalates Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy says he is considering a run for office, telling FOX News' Jesse Watters that recent political developments in New York City have made him rethink staying out of politics. Portnoy made the comments during an interview promoting his "Cancel Me If You Can" press tour. The remarks come days after Portnoy sharply criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on X, when he accused Mamdani of "turning New York into a socialist/communist anti-American city" and criticized candidates Mamdani has endorsed, including Darializa Avila Chevalier, who won a Congressio…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Machete, Shovel Used In CT Street Fight That Ends With 4 Arrests: Police Machete, Shovel Used In CT Street Fight That Ends With 4 Arrests: Police
Machete, Shovel Used In CT Street Fight That Ends With 4 Arrests: Police Authorities said a machete and a shovel were used during a Connecticut street fight over the weekend, leading to the arrests of four people, including a juvenile. Police were called to the area of 32 Vernon Ave. in Vernon at about 1 p.m. Sunday, June 29, for multiple reports of a street brawl, according to police. Investigators determined the machete and shovel were involved in the fight. Paramedics evaluated the people involved, but everyone refused medical treatment, Vernon police said. Authorities did not provide details about the fight or what may have caused it. Police arrested: Tre…

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by Josh Lanier
Real Estate
See Inside The $23M 'Great Gatsby' Style Massachusetts Mansion Where Judy Garland Partied See Inside The $23M 'Great Gatsby' Style Massachusetts Mansion Where Judy Garland Partied
See Inside The $23M 'Great Gatsby' Style Massachusetts Mansion Where Judy Garland Partied A Massachusetts mansion built during America's Gilded Age that once belonged to a Hall of Fame tennis player and hosted celebrities like Judy Garland is back on the market with a nearly $23 million asking price. Rock Edge is a 28,000-square-foot Georgian Revival estate that sits on three acres and overlooks Beverly's Gold Coast with its own private beach. The "Great Gatsby"-style estate reflects East Coast aristocracy and early 20th-century opulence. The Beverly mansion was built in 1904.  Zillow According to Boston Magazine, the home at 34 Paine Ave. was built in 1904 for Marion A…

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by Josh Lanier