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Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says
Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says Retirees in many Northeast states need some of the most savings in the country to cover their living expenses, according to a new study. Coin Insider released a report on how much money retirees need beyond Social Security to cover 30 years of living costs. The August rankings looked at all 50 states based on annual spending for households ages 65 and older, local price levels, housing costs, average Social Security benefits, and whether seniors rent or own their homes. The cryptocurrency news outlet calculated the yearly gap between estimated living expenses and Social …

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Arlington, VA
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Steering Control Could Fail In 200K+ Recalled VW, Audi Vehicles Steering Control Could Fail In 200K+ Recalled VW, Audi Vehicles Steering Control Could Fail In 200K+ Recalled VW, Audi Vehicles
Steering Control Could Fail In 200K+ Recalled VW, Audi Vehicles More than 200,000 Volkswagen and Audi SUVs are being recalled because a significant problem can cause them to lose steering control. Volkswagen Group of America issued the recall for about 208,724 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Friday, Sept. 11. The affected vehicles include 2018 Volkswagen Tiguans, 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlases, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3s. The problem involves a bolt that holds the steering rack in place. The bolt can corrode and break, potentially damaging the steering rack and causing drivers to lose steering control. …

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Hartford, CT
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Amazon Customers Could Get More Money As $2.5B Settlement Expands: See Who Qualifies Amazon Customers Could Get More Money As $2.5B Settlement Expands: See Who Qualifies Amazon Customers Could Get More Money As $2.5B Settlement Expands: See Who Qualifies
Amazon Customers Could Get More Money As $2.5B Settlement Expands: See Who Qualifies Amazon Prime customers could get more money as a major $2.5 billion federal settlement expands. The Federal Trade Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 17, that Amazon will speed up and broaden payments to eligible consumers under the settlement reached in September 2025. The online retail giant was required to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and provide up to $1.5 billion in refunds to consumers. Amazon was accused of enrolling millions of consumers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and knowingly making it difficult for customers to cancel. More than $845 million had …

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National Interest
Woman Convicted In Death Of Super Bowl Sports Anchor Who Lost Wife, Left Behind Baby Woman Convicted In Death Of Super Bowl Sports Anchor Who Lost Wife, Left Behind Baby Woman Convicted In Death Of Super Bowl Sports Anchor Who Lost Wife, Left Behind Baby
Woman Convicted In Death Of Super Bowl Sports Anchor Who Lost Wife, Left Behind Baby A woman has been convicted in the death of a 27-year-old sports anchor who was found dead while covering Super Bowl LIX. A Louisiana jury found 49-year-old Danette Colbert guilty of negligent homicide and racketeering on Thursday, Sept. 17. She was charged in the death of Adan Manzano, a reporter and anchor for Telemundo Kansas City. Manzano was found dead in his hotel room in Kenner, Louisiana, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. He was in the New Orleans area to cover Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The 27-year-old was discovered face down on a pil…

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New Haven, CT
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National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals
National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals Fast-food chains and sit-down restaurants are celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with plenty of deals! National Cheeseburger Day in 2026 falls on Friday, Sept. 18. The annual holiday celebrates one of the most popular foods in the US. Several restaurants claim to have invented the cheeseburger, according to National Day Calendar. One origin story says Lionel Sternberger dropped a slice of American cheese on a sizzling hamburger at his father's Pasadena, California, restaurant called The Rite Spot in 1926. Other claims to cheeseburger fame include O'Dell's in Los Angeles, Kaelin's Restau…

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Bethesda, MD
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Dozens Suffer Burns From Recalled Heated Blankets: What To Know Dozens Suffer Burns From Recalled Heated Blankets: What To Know Dozens Suffer Burns From Recalled Heated Blankets: What To Know
Dozens Suffer Burns From Recalled Heated Blankets: What To Know Nearly 200,000 heated blankets and heating pads are being recalled after more than 50 people suffered burns. JKMAX issued the recall for about 195,000 heated blankets and heating pads, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 17. The products were imported by Jiande Pengshuai Trading Co., Ltd., of China. The blankets and pads can overheat because of their internal wire heating elements, posing fire and burn hazards. JKMAX has received 577 reports of the products smoking, melting, or burning, including 53 burn injuries, according to the CPSC. The heated …

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National Interest
Steve Belichick Resigns From Father Bill's Staff After Probe Finds 'Disregard' For UNC Values Steve Belichick Resigns From Father Bill's Staff After Probe Finds 'Disregard' For UNC Values Steve Belichick Resigns From Father Bill's Staff After Probe Finds 'Disregard' For UNC Values
Steve Belichick Resigns From Father Bill's Staff After Probe Finds 'Disregard' For UNC Values Steve Belichick is leaving the University of North Carolina's football program after an independent investigation found actions that went against the school's "values and standards of conduct." Belichick, son of Tar Heels head coach and former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, will resign as the team's defensive coordinator, ESPN reported on Thursday, Sept. 17. His resignation will take effect on Tuesday, Oct. 27, after his current medical leave ends. UNC didn't publicly identify the specific actions that led to the resignation. "These actions were isolated in scope and …

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Cher's Son Indicted On Felony Charge After Woman Calls 911 From Closet: Reports Cher's Son Indicted On Felony Charge After Woman Calls 911 From Closet: Reports Cher's Son Indicted On Felony Charge After Woman Calls 911 From Closet: Reports
Cher's Son Indicted On Felony Charge After Woman Calls 911 From Closet: Reports Cher's son has been indicted on a felony charge after investigators say he smashed a window to break into a New Hampshire home while a woman hid in a closet. Elijah Blue Allman, 50, was indicted on a felony criminal mischief charge by a Rockingham County grand jury, WMUR News 9 reported. The incident happened on Sunday, March 1, in Windham, a town about 20 minutes southeast of Manchester. Allman is the son of Cher and Gregg Allman, the deceased singer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. He has pleaded not guilty to his initial charges, including burglary, criminal mischief…

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Hartford, CT
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New A tropical fast-casual restaurant chain is getting a fresh new look as it prepares for thousands more locations. Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced "a full-scale brand transformation" in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The makeover includes a redesigned logo, brighter colors, new packaging, and an updated digital experience. The new logo uses brighter colors and a more uniform font. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is also introducing a "Palm T" icon shaped like a palm frond that can be used as a shorthand version of the brand. The chain said the refresh is meant to create a consisten…

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Hartford, CT
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Wendy's Goes Retro With Return Fans Have Demanded For Years Wendy's Goes Retro With Return Fans Have Demanded For Years Wendy's Goes Retro With Return Fans Have Demanded For Years
Wendy's Goes Retro With Return Fans Have Demanded For Years Wendy's is turning back the clock after years of requests from nostalgic fans. The fast-food chain is bringing back its iconic yellow packaging at US restaurants, a Wendy's spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Burgers, chicken nuggets, fries, Frostys, and other menu items will once again be served in the yellow cups and boxes longtime customers may remember. Wendy's said yellow packaging is "one of the most requested comebacks" since the chain's first restaurant opened in Columbus, Ohio, in November 1969. "Yellow has been part of Wendy's since th…

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