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Hondas, Acuras Sold Across Northeast Recalled Over Suspension Failure Risks Hondas, Acuras Sold Across Northeast Recalled Over Suspension Failure Risks
Hondas, Acuras Sold Across Northeast Recalled Over Suspension Failure Risks Honda and Acura vehicles sold across the Northeast are being recalled over a corrosion issue that could cause rear suspension components to fail. American Honda Motor Company issued the recall for 880,514 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Thursday, June 4. The issue affects certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Honda Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Honda Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The NHTSA said rust can build up on parts of the rear subframe that support the suspension, potentially causing those components to break. "Fail…

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by Chris Spiker
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Ex-NYPD Sergeant Stole $132K In Pay For Hours She Never Worked: DA Ex-NYPD Sergeant Stole $132K In Pay For Hours She Never Worked: DA
Ex-nypd Sergeant Stole $132K In Pay For Hours She Never Worked: DA A former NYPD sergeant has been indicted on charges that she fraudulently collected more than $132,000 in salary and overtime pay by claiming to work hundreds of hours she never actually worked, prosecutors announced.  Rayna Rampaul, 42, of Queens, who was formerly known as Rayna Madho, has been charged with second-degree grand larceny and four counts of first-degree falsifying business records, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Tuesday, June 9. According to the indictment, Rampaul allegedly stole approximately $132,366.85 in pay from the New York Police Departm…

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by Ben Crnic
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CT Man Caught Taking 'Upskirt' Shots Of Women As They Shopped: Police CT Man Caught Taking 'Upskirt' Shots Of Women As They Shopped: Police
CT Man Caught Taking 'Upskirt' Shots Of Women As They Shopped: Police A Connecticut man is facing criminal charges after police said they found videos on his cellphone that appeared to show he was filming "upskirt" shots as they shopped at a store last month.  Jordan Stevens, 33, of Hamden, was charged with voyeurism with malice and second-degree breach of peace following an incident at the TJ Maxx on Universal Drive in North Haven, according to police. North Haven police were called to the store around 6:27 p.m. on May 31 after reports of a fight involving Stevens and a family shopping there. A man told officers he believed Stevens had been taking phot…

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
Iran Star: 'A Lot Of Tension' Around World Cup Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown Iran Star: 'A Lot Of Tension' Around World Cup Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown
Iran Star: 'A Lot Of Tension' Around World Cup Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown Iran's biggest soccer star is criticizing the Trump administration for creating "a lot of tension" on the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mehdi Taremi addressed the issues that the Iranian national team faced upon arrival for the World Cup during an ESPN interview published on Wednesday, June 10. The Inter Milan striker spoke after 14 members of Iran's support staff were denied visas to enter the US. At least 3,400 people have died in Iran since the US and Israel launched their war at the end of February. Despite an indefinite ceasefire, Iranian and US-Israeli forces traded strikes in the d…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Dog Starts Fire That Kills Family Pets, Seriously Damages Enfield Home Dog Starts Fire That Kills Family Pets, Seriously Damages Enfield Home
Dog Starts Fire That Kills Family Pets, Seriously Damages Enfield Home A family's dog jumping near an oven sparked a fire that cost a family their pets and two high school students their belongings, authorities said.  The fire was reported on Friday, June 6, on Prior Road in Enfield. Fire officials said a dog was trying to get something on the stove and accidentally nudged a knob that turned on a burner shortly before 8 p.m.  That sparked the blaze. Enfield firefighters rushed to the area to contain it. The family and one cat escaped without injury, but the family's other animals were killed in the fire. Many of their belongings were also destroy…

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by Josh Lanier
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Former Child Actor Says He Was Sexually Assaulted By Sean 'Diddy' Combs Former Child Actor Says He Was Sexually Assaulted By Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Former Child Actor Says He Was Sexually Assaulted By Sean 'Diddy' Combs A new civil complaint is adding to the legal pressure surrounding one of hip-hop’s most famous names. A former child actor filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court accusing Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexually assaulting him when he was a minor, according to multiple reports. The plaintiff, identified anonymously as John Doe, alleges the incident happened at a Hollywood Hills networking party in May 2007, according to KTLA-TV. The suit says the plaintiff had been working as a child actor since 2004 and had attended the event via an invitation from his talent representatives. Accordi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Mom Of 2 Killed Using Car Wash Vacuum; Cause Of Death Revealed Mom Of 2 Killed Using Car Wash Vacuum; Cause Of Death Revealed
Mom Of 2 Killed Using Car Wash Vacuum; Cause Of Death Revealed The cause of death has been revealed for a mother of two who died after a sudden emergency involving a vacuum cleaner at a car wash in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 10. Gladys Lopez Echevarria, 26, was killed in a bizarre incident at Carriage House Car Wash on the 100 block of Bowman Street at approximately 7:38 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, according to Lebanon City Police. Officers responded to a medical assist call and found EMS already providing care at the scene, police said. Lopez Echevarria was taken to a local hospital, where she later died. As part of the inv…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
3-Year-Old Girl Killed After Being Hit By Car In Manchester 3-Year-Old Girl Killed After Being Hit By Car In Manchester
3-Year-Old Girl Killed After Being Hit By Car In Manchester A 3-year-old girl was killed after a car crashed into her on Wednesday morning, June 10.  The fatal crash happened around 4:36 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, in the area of 375 East Center St., according to the Manchester Police Department.  Investigators said a 49-year-old Manchester man was driving west in the 300 block of East Center Street when he crashed into the child, who was also from Manchester. Police did not identify the toddler or driver.  Authorities rushed the girl to Connecticut Children's Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. Police said the driver rem…

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by Josh Lanier
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US Navy Employee Critically Injured In Florida Shark Attack Caught On Video: New Update US Navy Employee Critically Injured In Florida Shark Attack Caught On Video: New Update
US Navy Employee Critically Injured In Florida Shark Attack Caught On Video: New Update A US Navy civilian employee remains in critical condition after a shark attack at Naval Support Activity Panama City in Florida, according to multiple reports. The man, who has not been publicly identified, is in his late 20s and has worked for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, for four years, People reported (https://people.com/shark-attack-navy-worker-critical-condition-florida-11994626). The attack happened around 11:45 a.m. on Monday, June 8, near the base’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Marina in St. Andrews Bay. The victim had been snorkeling with a colleague …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
CT Ranked Among Top Five For Nation's Highest Incomes, New Study Says: Here's Why CT Ranked Among Top Five For Nation's Highest Incomes, New Study Says: Here's Why
CT Ranked Among Top Five For Nation's Highest Incomes, New Study Says: Here's Why Workers in many Northeast states earn some of the highest incomes in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the States Where People Have the Highest Income on Tuesday, June 2. The personal finance website compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on the average annual income of the top 5% and bottom 20% of earners, along with the median annual income for all residents. The report adjusted income figures for cost of living and examined how earnings compare across different income groups. "The highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States …

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by Chris Spiker
News
Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds
Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds A better night’s rest may come down to a narrower window than many people think. A sweeping study published in Nature found that the smallest biological age gaps were observed among people who reported sleeping between 6.4 and 7.8 hours per night. That works out to about 6 hours, 24 minutes to 7 hours, 48 minutes. The study analyzed sleep and health data from roughly 500,000 UK Biobank participants between ages 37 and 84. Researchers used 23 biological aging clocks derived from imaging, plasma protein, and metabolomics data to study how sleep duration aligned with aging patterns acro…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In
Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In A quiet start to the week will not hold for long. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Click here for a new, updated story - Severe Storm Rounds Will Hit Northeast Fueled By Heat, Humidity: Here's Timing Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, as heat and humidity build ahead of an approaching cold front, according to the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says a surge of hot, moist air will spread across the eastern US this week, bringing summe…

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by Joe Lombardi