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New Haven Inmate Feared Exposure, Paid Alleged Extortion Before Jail Suicide, Report Finds New Haven Inmate Feared Exposure, Paid Alleged Extortion Before Jail Suicide, Report Finds
New Haven Inmate Feared Exposure, Paid Alleged Extortion Before Jail Suicide, Report Finds A Connecticut jail inmate who died by suicide in April was likely being extorted by his cellmate and feared for his safety, according to a new state investigation. The report also found that a correction officer falsified records to conceal his “dereliction of duty.” Segundo Gamboy Guaranda, 33, was arrested Aug. 13, 2025, and charged with first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor. A 13-year-old girl alleged that she went to Guaranda’s room while looking for her cat and that he sexually assaulted her there. Guaranda initially denied the allegation but later admitted during a…

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by Josh Lanier
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Teenage Daughter Killed In Intentional Explosion Dad Admitted To Setting: Court Docs Teenage Daughter Killed In Intentional Explosion Dad Admitted To Setting: Court Docs
Teenage Daughter Killed In Intentional Explosion Dad Admitted To Setting: Court Docs A Pennsylvania father accused of intentionally blowing up his family's home, killing his 19-year-old daughter and injuring his estranged wife, has admitted to killing the teen. Brian Jeffrey Shelleby, 47, of Castle Shannon, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and aggravated arson causing bodily injury in a negotiated plea before Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Judge Bruce R. Beemer on Monday, Aug. 10, court records show.  Shelleby is awaiting sentencing, which is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. in Courtroom 510, according to his docket. He remains in the Allegheny C…

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by Jillian Pikora
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2 Killed In Head-On Crash Near Hersheypark Identified: Police (UPDATE) 2 Killed In Head-On Crash Near Hersheypark Identified: Police (UPDATE)
2 Killed In Head-On Crash Near Hersheypark Identified: Police (Update) The two men killed in a head-on crash near Hersheypark have been identified, Derry Township police announced in a correction update on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Ronald Lindenmuth, 57, of Phoenix, Arizona, was driving the minivan and was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which happened at West Hersheypark Drive and North Hockersville Road on Tuesday, Aug. 11, police said. James Eyerly, 63, of Harrisburg, was a passenger in the minivan and was taken to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries, according to police. The 17-year-old Harrisburg boy dr…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman Dies At 80; CT State Leaders Recall Her ‘Joy Of Politics’ Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman Dies At 80; CT State Leaders Recall Her ‘Joy Of Politics’
Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman Dies At 80; CT State Leaders Recall Her ‘Joy Of Politics’ A trailblazing Connecticut leader who spent several decades in public office has died. Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman died Wednesday morning, Aug. 12. She was 80. Her cause of death was not disclosed.   Gov. Ned Lamont announced her passing and ordered Connecticut flags lowered to half-staff in her honor. Nancy Wyman was a good friend to me, a good friend to Democrats, and a good friend to the people of Connecticut. She was a tireless advocate for all things Connecticut, and in particular she made healthcare for all her personal crusade, working to develop policies that ensure… —…

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by Josh Lanier
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Lakers Sold To Josh Kushner, Bob Iger For $12B: Report Lakers Sold To Josh Kushner, Bob Iger For $12B: Report
Lakers Sold To Josh Kushner, Bob Iger For $12B: Report The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for more than $12 billion, The Athletic reports. The move comes just 14 months after Mark Walter agreed to buy the team for a record-setting $10 billion valuation. Iger is the former Disney CEO who grew up in Oceanside, NY, and Kushner, who grew up in Livingston, NJ, is the venture capitalist brother of Jared Kushner, who is married to President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump. Josh Kushner already has a minority stake in the Miami Heat. Kushner and Iger had been involved in the NBA’s Las Vegas expansion process befor…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Baby Brand Takes On 'Glaring Gap' With New Kids' Personal Care Line Popular Baby Brand Takes On 'Glaring Gap' With New Kids' Personal Care Line
Popular Baby Brand Takes On 'Glaring Gap' With New Kids' Personal Care Line Frida is expanding beyond babies and mothers with a new line of personal care products for kids who are a little older. The company is launching Frida Kids Personal Care, a collection of 32 items for children ages 6 to 11, to be sold on Amazon and at Walmart. CNBC was first to report the products' launch on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The new line includes body wash, deodorant, electric flossers, and other personal care products. The items will be priced between $6.99 and $19.99. CEO and founder Chelsea Hirschhorn said the move will help Frida keep its loyal customers as their children grow older. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Domino's Cooking Up Major Menu Change To Reignite Pizza Sales Domino's Cooking Up Major Menu Change To Reignite Pizza Sales
Domino's Cooking Up Major Menu Change To Reignite Pizza Sales Domino's Pizza is adding a new personal-sized option as it tries to cook up a sales boost. The Michigan-based pizza chain unveiled the "Domino" in a news release on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Detroit-style pizza made for one will launch nationwide on Monday, Aug. 31. The rectangular pizza is shaped like the company's logo and cut into two slices. The Domino is made with buttery-flavored pan dough encrusted with Parmesan cheese and topped with two layers of cheese, a choice of sauce, up to three toppings, and a drizzle of Domino's garlic seasoning. A one-topping Domino is expected to c…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Arrives: What To Know Now Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Arrives: What To Know Now
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Arrives: What To Know Now One of summer's biggest sky shows is about to reach its brightest stretch, and conditions could make this year's display especially favorable. The Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 12, into Thursday, Aug. 13, according to NASA and the International Meteor Organization. A new moon on Wednesday will leave skies free of significant lunar glare during the prime viewing window. NASA considers the Perseids among the best meteor showers of the year. They are known for fast, bright streaks and occasional fireballs that can remain visible longer than an average meteor. …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows
Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows Rock icon Joan Jett has abruptly pulled the plug on her remaining 2026 concerts. The 67-year-old singer and guitarist canceled two September appearances after undergoing orthopedic surgery for a fractured vertebra following an injury, according to multiple reports. Her team announced the news in an Instagram Story on Wednesday, Aug. 5.  People reported that Jett will focus on physical therapy and healing while recovering from surgery. No additional details about how she was injured have been disclosed.  The cancellations affect a Saturday, Sept. 5 performance in Costa Mesa, Calif…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Popular Drug At Center Of $44M Pfizer Settlement: How To File Claim Popular Drug At Center Of $44M Pfizer Settlement: How To File Claim
Popular Drug At Center Of $44M Pfizer Settlement: How To File Claim People who paid for a popular drug to quit smoking may be eligible for money in a major class action settlement with Pfizer. The $44 million settlement covers people and third parties who paid any amount of money for retail purchases of the smoking cessation medicine Chantix. The lawsuit claims Pfizer failed to follow current good manufacturing practices, causing Chantix to become contaminated with a nitrosamine, which can cause cancer. The plaintiffs also accused Pfizer of misrepresenting its compliance with manufacturing standards. Pfizer has denied wron…

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by Chris Spiker
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Jon Cypher Dies: 'Hill Street Blues,' 'Major Dad' Actor Spent Decades On Screen Jon Cypher Dies: 'Hill Street Blues,' 'Major Dad' Actor Spent Decades On Screen
Jon Cypher Dies: 'Hill Street Blues,' 'Major Dad' Actor Spent Decades On Screen A well-known actor whose career stretched from Broadway and live television to some of TV's most recognizable dramas and comedies has died. Jon Cypher, the New York City native best known for playing Chief Fletcher Daniels on "Hill Street Blues," died Monday, Aug. 3, at his home in Central Point, Oregon, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 94. A specific cause of death has not yet been released. Cypher appeared throughout the 1981-87 run of "Hill Street Blues" and later played Brigadier General Marcus Craig on the CBS sitcom "Major Dad." He appeared in 69 episodes of "Major Dad" fro…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ecuadorian Man In CT Cashed Fake US Treasury Checks, Stole $80K: Feds Ecuadorian Man In CT Cashed Fake US Treasury Checks, Stole $80K: Feds
Ecuadorian Man In CT Cashed Fake US Treasury Checks, Stole $80K: Feds An Ecuadorian man living in Connecticut could spend decades in prison after federal prosecutors say he deposited two fake US Treasury checks and moved $80,000. Edison Jovanny Duta Pindo, 43, of Danbury, was indicted by a federal grand jury in New Haven last year. Authorities located and arrested him in Danbury on July 16, the US Department of Justice announced on Monday, Aug. 10.  The case involves bank activity in Newtown, Brookfield and Bethel. Prosecutors allege Duta Pindo deposited a fraudulent Treasury check for $53,780.49 into a Newtown Savings Bank account on April 23, 2024. Th…

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by Josh Lanier