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Bridgeport Teen Found Shot Dead in Car Remembered for ‘Fearless Enthusiasm’ Bridgeport Teen Found Shot Dead in Car Remembered for ‘Fearless Enthusiasm’
Bridgeport Teen Found Shot Dead in Car Remembered for ‘Fearless Enthusiasm’ An 18-year-old found shot to death in a car this week was a gifted athlete who "lived with a fearless enthusiasm that made every day count," a community group said. Leon Richardson was found with a bullet wound to his head around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, July 27, on Catherine Street between Washington Avenue and Harral Avenue in Bridgeport, police said. He was sitting in the driver's seat of his Honda. Police have not announced any arrests as of Thursday morning. Bridgeport Stronger Together, a community advocacy group, said in a Facebook post that Richardson was more than a headline. He was a…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Hope Fades For Missing CT Teen As Search Becomes Recovery Operation After He Jumped Into River Hope Fades For Missing CT Teen As Search Becomes Recovery Operation After He Jumped Into River
Hope Fades For Missing CT Teen As Search Becomes Recovery Operation After He Jumped Into River A search for a missing 15-year-old boy has become a recovery operation after first responders said the teen could not have survived the conditions.  New Haven firefighters were called to the area of Ella T. Grasso Boulevard and Boston Post Road shortly before 4:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30, for reports of two people in the West River.  New Haven Fire Chief Dan Coughlin said the 15-year-old jumped into the water before a family member followed him in an attempt to save him. A third family member then entered the river to rescue the adult rescuer. They were pulled from the water in sta…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New
JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New JetBlue Airways is changing how travelers book flights as it prepares to launch a new domestic first-class option. The New York-based airline announced this week that it will begin rolling out what it called a simpler shopping system. Customers will first choose their onboard experience before selecting a fare based on price and flexibility. Travelers will be able to choose from four classes: Main, EvenMore, BlueFirst, and Mint. "With the introduction of BlueFirst and our recently improved EvenMore experience, we want to make sure customers can easily find the JetBlue experiences they…

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by Chris Spiker
News
This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study
This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study An ingredient found in kitchens around the world is drawing scientific attention for what it did under tightly controlled laboratory conditions. Researchers tested five plant-derived compounds against mouse fibrosarcoma cells and normal rat muscle cells, according to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Curcumin, the compound that gives turmeric its yellow color, produced the most balanced combination of cancer-cell activity and preliminary safety, researchers found. Curcumin, the compound that gives turmeric its yellow color, produced the most balan…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19 Million Eggs Expands To These 17 States Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19 Million Eggs Expands To These 17 States
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19 Million Eggs Expands To These 17 States A food recall already measured in millions has taken on a more troubling dimension as illnesses appear far beyond its confirmed distribution zone. The US Food and Drug Administration says that 98 people across 17 states have been infected with an outbreak strain of Salmonella linked in part to recalled shell eggs. At least 26 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Cases have been identified in: Arizona California Colorado Georgia Illinois Louisiana Michigan Mississippi Missouri Nevada New Mexico New York North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Texas West Virginia …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
CT Man Who Strangled Pregnant Mother Of His Child Sentenced To Decades In Prison CT Man Who Strangled Pregnant Mother Of His Child Sentenced To Decades In Prison
CT Man Who Strangled Pregnant Mother Of His Child Sentenced To Decades In Prison A Connecticut man who admitted to strangling the pregnant mother of his child will spend the next 34 years behind bars, a judge ruled. But the woman's family said the thought of him someday walking free is a "burden" they will carry for the rest of their lives. Abdul Mboob, 26, was sentenced for the 2023 murder of Anastasia Paul, Tolland Judicial District State's Attorney Craig P. Nowak announced on Wednesday. He pleaded guilty on May 1 to murder and risk of injury to a minor. The prison sentence came after negotiations between prosecutors, the defense, and the court. The state had off…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Shelton Prostitution Sting: 4 NY Women Arrested Following Undercover Police Sting Shelton Prostitution Sting: 4 NY Women Arrested Following Undercover Police Sting
Shelton Prostitution Sting: 4 NY Women Arrested Following Undercover Police Sting Police have arrested four New York women on prostitution charges following an undercover sting at two Connecticut massage businesses, authorities said.  Yue Mei Gao, 49, Mei Li Huang, 55, Hui-Zhi Yang, 57, and Zhimin Zhu, 50, were arrested at the Shelton massage parlors QQ Spa on Howe Avenue and Yama Massage on River Road, police said.  Shelton police said Wednesday, July 29, the women were busted following an “undercover investigation targeting prostitution and commercial sexual exploitation." Officers said they seized evidence and cash that investigators believe is tied to…

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by Josh Lanier
News
One-Day Bridgeport Pizza Fest Brings Frank Pepe, Zuppardi’s, Colony Grill Together One-Day Bridgeport Pizza Fest Brings Frank Pepe, Zuppardi’s, Colony Grill Together
One-Day Bridgeport Pizza Fest Brings Frank Pepe, Zuppardi’s, Colony Grill Together Pizza lovers can sample slices from some of Connecticut’s best-known pizzerias when the fourth annual Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest returns to Bridgeport on Sunday, Aug. 2. The festival will run from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, with separate VIP and general-admission sessions. According to the festival’s official website, the $50 VIP session runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes unlimited pizza samples during that period. General admission runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and costs $10, with $3 cheese slices and other pizza available for purchase from vendor…

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by Daily Voice
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Vacationing Connecticut Firefighters Rescue 2 Men From Maine House Fire Vacationing Connecticut Firefighters Rescue 2 Men From Maine House Fire
Vacationing Connecticut Firefighters Rescue 2 Men From Maine House Fire Connecticut firefighters on vacation in Maine are being hailed as heroes after they saved two sleeping brothers from a burning home before local fire crews arrived. The East Putnam Fire Department identified the firefighters as Brandon Seney and Dylan Vincent in a Facebook post. Both joined the volunteer department in 2019 and also work as career firefighters with other departments. The two were driving to Old Orchard Beach in Scarborough, Maine, on Tuesday, July 28, when they spotted smoke rising from a home just before 12:30 p.m. Dispatchers had received multiple 911 calls reporting…

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by Josh Lanier
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Search Intensifies For American Woman Who Went Missing During Beach Trip In Caribbean: Update Search Intensifies For American Woman Who Went Missing During Beach Trip In Caribbean: Update
Search Intensifies For American Woman Who Went Missing During Beach Trip In Caribbean: Update A trip to one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated shorelines has turned into a mystery with a family desperate for answers. Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, 44, of Cary, North Carolina, was last seen at Grand Anse Beach in St. George’s, Grenada, on Wednesday, July 22, according to the Royal Grenada Police Force. Police issued the missing-person alert on Thursday, July 23. The alert describes Waddell as 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a medium build and short blonde hair. It identifies her as a US citizen residing in the Grand Anse area during her stay. Authorities asked anyone who has seen Waddell or k…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Norwalk Gallery Turns Into Jazz Club For Arts Education Benefit Norwalk Gallery Turns Into Jazz Club For Arts Education Benefit
Norwalk Gallery Turns Into Jazz Club For Arts Education Benefit The Greg Wall/Josh Bruneau Quintet will bring an evening of live jazz to The Norwalk Art Space on Sunday, Aug. 9. The performance is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. in the main gallery at 455 West Ave. in Norwalk. Tickets are $45. According to The Norwalk Art Space’s press release, the quintet features Greg Wall on tenor and soprano saxophones, Josh Bruneau on trumpet, Kenny Wessel on guitar, Matt Dwonszyk on bass, and David Alvarez on drums. Wall is a saxophonist, composer, and educator known as the “jazz rabbi.” A graduate of the New England Conservatory, he has performed at Carnegie Hall, th…

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
2021 CT Murder Suspect Caught After US Marshals Track Him To NJ 2021 CT Murder Suspect Caught After US Marshals Track Him To NJ
2021 CT Murder Suspect Caught After US Marshals Track Him To NJ A man wanted in connection with a 2021 fatal shooting in Connecticut has been arrested after authorities tracked him to New Jersey. Curtis Cole, 47, was arrested on Wednesday, July 29, in Camden, New Jersey, after the US Marshals Service and its regional fugitive task forces took him into custody, officials said. Cole is charged with murder, illegal discharge of a firearm, criminal possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, and criminal possession of a pistol or revolver, police said.  The charges stem from the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Jonquay Morrison in Hamden…

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by Josh Lanier