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New London, CT
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Northeast Offshore Wind Projects Resuming After Courts Block Trump Freeze
Major offshore wind projects along the Northeast coast are restarting after federal judges blocked President Donald Trump's effort to stop the projects amid his fight against renewable energy. Dominion Energy's request for a preliminary injunction was granted by a judge in the Eastern District of Virginia on Friday, Jan. 16. The ruling allows the company to resume construction on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project while its lawsuit against the Trump administration proceeds. The farm, known as CVOW, is the largest offshore wind project under construction in the US…
National Interest
Here's How Americans Feel About Trump's First Year Back In Office: New Poll
Most Americans view President Donald Trump's first year back in the White House as a failure, with frustration rising over the economy, presidential power, and his immigration crackdown, according to a new survey. In the CNN poll, 58% of Americans say Trump's first year of his second term has been a failure. The survey comes as Trump has publicly expressed fear about Republicans losing control of Congress in the midterms and floated the idea of canceling elections, although the White House has claimed that he was "joking" about doing that. Voters continue to worry about economic condit…
Bethesda, MD
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Electrical Failures Spark Fires As Massive Minifridge Recall Expands
Hundreds of thousands of Frigidaire-brand minifridges are being recalled after several caught fire, officials said. Curtis International issued the recall for about 330,000 Frigidaire-brand six-can minifridges, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Jan. 15. The Canadian company previously recalled about 634,000 similar minifridges in July 2024. Internal electrical components can short-circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, creating fire and burn hazards. At least six fires caused property damage, although no injuries have been reporte…
Hartford, CT
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Spotify Raises Subscription Prices For Third Time In Four Years: What To Know
The cost of a Spotify Premium subscription is increasing in the US for the third time in four years. Spotify announced the price hikes on Thursday, Jan. 15. The new rates will be reflected on users' February billing dates. Customers will receive emails explaining how the change affects their accounts. "Occasional updates to pricing across our markets reflect the value that Spotify delivers, enabling us to continue offering the best possible experience and benefit artists," Spotify said in a news release. Spotify's individual Premium plan will rise from $11.99 to $12.99 per month, whi…
National Interest
Trump: 'We Shouldn't Even Have An Election,' Threatens Insurrection Act
President Donald Trump suggested canceling the midterm elections and threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis as nationwide outrage grows over his mass deportation efforts. Trump floated the idea of not having midterms in an interview with Reuters on Thursday, Jan. 15. The comment echoes what he told House GOP members earlier in January, warning that he believes he would be impeached if Republicans don't retain control of Congress. Midterm elections typically end poorly for the party in power, with Democrats retaking the House majority by winning 235 seats during Trump's fir…
National Interest
39 Players Fixed Games In Huge College Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme, Feds Say
Federal prosecutors have charged 20 men in a massive scheme to fix more than two dozen college basketball games across the country. A federal indictment was unsealed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Thursday, Jan. 15, ESPN reported. Prosecutors said that 39 college basketball players accepted bribes to manipulate game results so their teams would not cover the betting spread in at least 29 games during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. Fifteen defendants played college basketball during those seasons, while five others were described as fixers who organized the scheme and…
National Interest
Trump Mobile's Undelivered Golden Phones Spark Democratic Calls For Investigation: Report
Democratic lawmakers are urging federal regulators to investigate Trump Mobile as customers have waited more than six months after paying deposits for a golden smartphone that has yet to ship, according to a report. Eleven members of Congress sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission calling for an investigation into Trump Mobile's "T1" smartphone, NBC News reported on Thursday, Jan. 15. The Democrats accused The Trump Organization of "potential violations of consumer protection law" over its advertising claims and deposits collected for undelivered phones. In June 2025, …
National Interest
USPS Shipping Rate Hikes About To Begin: See What's Changing
Sending many packages through the US Postal Service will cost more in a few days. USPS shipping rates are set to increase on Sunday, Jan. 18. The agency's governing board approved the proposal and filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission in mid-November 2025. Priority Mail rates will rise 6.6%, while Priority Mail Express will increase 5.1%. USPS Ground Advantage is set for a 7.8% hike, and Parcel Select prices will climb 6.0%. The increases apply only to shipping services. Mailing prices will remain unchanged, which means the cost of a First-Class stamp will stay the same n…
Hartford, CT
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National Bagel Day 2026: Where To Score Freebies, Tasty Deals
Several national and regional chains are rolling out special offers to celebrate one of the Northeast's most popular foods. National Bagel Day 2026 falls on Thursday, Jan. 15. The holiday was previously celebrated on Feb. 9, but it moved in 2019 after Thomas' Bagels held a nationwide vote because Feb. 9 is National Pizza Day. Polish-Jewish immigrants brought the bagel to the US and began opening bakeries throughout the greater New York City area, according to National Day Calendar. Bagels were made by hand for decades before Daniel Thompson invented the bagel-making mach…
Manchester, CT
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Dozens More Restaurants Set To Close At Popular Noodle Chain
Noodles & Company is preparing to close dozens more restaurants after shuttering 42 locations in 2025. The fast-casual chain announced the closures in its quarterly earnings release on Monday, Jan. 12. Noodles & Company said it expects to shut down an additional 30 to 35 restaurants in 2026. CEO Joe Christina said the closings are part of a broader effort to narrow the chain's footprint and focus on higher-performing restaurants. "Decisions like this are made thoughtfully and with a long-term view of the business," he said. "Our fourth quarter results reinforce that when we co…
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