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VA Leads Nation For Immigrant Support, New Study Says: Here's Why VA Leads Nation For Immigrant Support, New Study Says: Here's Why VA Leads Nation For Immigrant Support, New Study Says: Here's Why
VA Leads Nation For Immigrant Support, New Study Says: Here's Why One Mid-Atlantic state offers the best conditions for immigrants, while others across the Northeast lag behind, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2026 list of Best States for Immigrants on Tuesday, March 4. The report evaluated all 50 states using 16 measures tied to social support, economic opportunity, and legal stability for immigrants. The study was released as outrage grows toward President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts, along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids that have stoked fears among immigrants of all legal statuses. "Over 53 mi…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Women Can Skip Male Drivers, Riders With Uber's New Nationwide Feature: Here's How Women Can Skip Male Drivers, Riders With Uber's New Nationwide Feature: Here's How Women Can Skip Male Drivers, Riders With Uber's New Nationwide Feature: Here's How
Women Can Skip Male Drivers, Riders With Uber's New Nationwide Feature: Here's How Women using Uber in major Northeast cities will now have a new option when booking a ride. Uber has expanded its Women Preferences feature nationwide, the company said in a news release on Monday, March 9. The announcement comes one day after International Women's Day. The feature allows women to request vehicles driven by a woman, while women drivers also have the option to prioritize trip requests from women riders. "Since our first pilots last summer, we've heard just how much that choice matters — from feeling more comfortable in the back seat to more confident behind the wheel," …

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Get Paid $100K To Eat Wendy's In Delicious Dream Job: Here's How Get Paid $100K To Eat Wendy's In Delicious Dream Job: Here's How Get Paid $100K To Eat Wendy's In Delicious Dream Job: Here's How
Get Paid $100K To Eat Wendy's In Delicious Dream Job: Here's How If you enjoy eating Wendy's, you might be able to earn a six-figure salary by doing just that. Wendy's has posted a job listing for a "Chief Tasting Officer" with a $100,000 salary. The fast-food chain described the role as focused on tasting Wendy's menu items, sharing feedback, and creating content around the brand. Applicants must meet a short list of requirements: "A human mouth. A pulse. Opinions. Creativity. Taste." "Do you hate your job?" the listing asks. "Are you too iconic to be opening PDFs for your boss? Ever been told you're a personality hire? Do you care more about…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
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Ticketmaster Avoids Breakup With Major DOJ Settlement: What To Know Ticketmaster Avoids Breakup With Major DOJ Settlement: What To Know Ticketmaster Avoids Breakup With Major DOJ Settlement: What To Know
Ticketmaster Avoids Breakup With Major DOJ Settlement: What To Know Ticketmaster's parent company has avoided a potential breakup after reaching a settlement with the Justice Department in one of the most closely watched antitrust cases in decades. Live Nation and federal regulators reached the agreement on Monday, March 9. The entertainment giant settled after a week of testimony in a trial that threatened to force Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster, NBC News reported. The DOJ and 40 states accused Live Nation of maintaining monopoly power by using its control over concert venues and ticketing services to block competition. …

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Gas, Oil Costs Skyrocket As Iran War Rages: How CT Pump Prices Have Surged Gas, Oil Costs Skyrocket As Iran War Rages: How CT Pump Prices Have Surged Gas, Oil Costs Skyrocket As Iran War Rages: How CT Pump Prices Have Surged
Gas, Oil Costs Skyrocket As Iran War Rages: How CT Pump Prices Have Surged The escalating Iran war, sparked by US-Israeli airstrikes, has fueled a massive surge in gasoline prices across the Northeast as crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel. Global oil markets jumped sharply on Sunday, March 8, as Middle East producers cut output and tanker traffic slowed through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that carries about 20% of the world's oil supply. The US benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude skyrocketed to about $116 per barrel, crossing the $100 mark for the first time since mid-2022. US crude oil also surged about 35% in the first week …

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by Chris Spiker
Montville, CT
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Krispy Kreme Offering Free Dozens To Provide Daylight Saving Time Boost Krispy Kreme Offering Free Dozens To Provide Daylight Saving Time Boost Krispy Kreme Offering Free Dozens To Provide Daylight Saving Time Boost
Krispy Kreme Offering Free Dozens To Provide Daylight Saving Time Boost After losing an hour of sleep to Daylight Saving Time, Krispy Kreme is offering a sugary boost to help people push through the time change. Krispy Kreme is offering customers a free Original Glazed dozen when they purchase any dozen on Monday, March 9. The deal comes on the first workday for many Americans after the weekend time change that moved clocks ahead one hour.  According to a survey of 2,000 coffee drinkers, 70% said they worry about how Daylight Saving Time will affect their routine. More than nine in 10 (93%) said coffee provides at least some motivation to get thr…

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National Interest
MA Leads Nation In Best States For Women Study: Here's Why MA Leads Nation In Best States For Women Study: Here's Why MA Leads Nation In Best States For Women Study: Here's Why
MA Leads Nation In Best States For Women Study: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the best places in the country for women, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best & Worst States for Women on Monday, March 3. The list was released ahead of International Women's Day, which falls on Sunday, March 8. The personal finance website compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 25 measures tied to economic opportunity, health care, and safety for women. "Despite improvements the US has made over the years, women still lag behind men when it comes to economic prospects, executive positions, and political…

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by Chris Spiker
Canton, MA
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Dunkin' Unveils Spring 2026 Menu: These Are Highlights Dunkin' Unveils Spring 2026 Menu: These Are Highlights Dunkin' Unveils Spring 2026 Menu: These Are Highlights
Dunkin' Unveils Spring 2026 Menu: These Are Highlights Dunkin' is rolling out its spring menu with new drinks, fruity flavors, and limited-time deals to welcome the warmer weather. The chain's latest seasonal lineup debuted on Wednesday, March 4. The spring 2026 menu features a new energy drink, banana-inspired beverages, a new Refresher flavor, and the return of a popular breakfast deal. Leading the launch is Dunkin' Zero, a zero-sugar energy drink to provide a boost during the day. The crisp, lightly carbonated drink contains 20 calories in a medium, with six flavors available: Blackberry Tangerine, Tropical Mango, Juicy Peach, Glam…

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Hartford, CT
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McDonald's, Crocs Team Up On New Happy Meal For Limited Time McDonald's, Crocs Team Up On New Happy Meal For Limited Time McDonald's, Crocs Team Up On New Happy Meal For Limited Time
McDonald's, Crocs Team Up On New Happy Meal For Limited Time McDonald's is partnering with Crocs for a new Happy Meal promotion just in time for a major basketball game at the end of March. The fast-food chain will offer collectible Crocs keychain toys and customizable Jibbitz charm stickers in Happy Meals in honor of the McDonald's All American Games. The promotion will begin at participating restaurants on Tuesday, March 10. Each Happy Meal comes with one of six mini Crocs keychain toys designed to look like the popular foam clogs. The miniature shoes can be decorated with Jibbitz charm stickers so fans can personalize their pair. T…

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National Interest
DOJ Releases Missing Epstein Files Detailing Girl's Sexual Abuse Claims Against Trump DOJ Releases Missing Epstein Files Detailing Girl's Sexual Abuse Claims Against Trump DOJ Releases Missing Epstein Files Detailing Girl's Sexual Abuse Claims Against Trump
DOJ Releases Missing Epstein Files Detailing Girl's Sexual Abuse Claims Against Trump The Justice Department has released new documents detailing claims that President Donald Trump sexually assaulted a girl in the latest files made public related to notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The new records include summaries of FBI interviews from 2019 that include the accusations from a South Carolina woman. She accused Trump of assaulting her in the 1980s when she was between 13 and 15 years old. The woman told investigators that Epstein brought her to a "very tall building with huge rooms" in New York or New Jersey, where she said Trump sexually assaulted her. "…

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