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Bodycam Contradicts Dianna Russini's Story Of FaceTiming NFL Coach In NJ Traffic Stop Bodycam Contradicts Dianna Russini's Story Of FaceTiming NFL Coach In NJ Traffic Stop
Bodycam Contradicts Dianna Russini's Story Of FaceTiming NFL Coach In NJ Traffic Stop Newly released bodycam footage appears to contradict former NFL reporter Dianna Russini's public account of a January traffic stop in New Jersey, prompting the police department to defend the officer's decision to let her off with a warning. Russini had famously claimed she'd "made a nasty play" by FaceTiming an NFL coach to get out of a ticket. Still, the footage released by the Center Square on Monday, June 29, at no point shows Russini FaceTiming anyone.  Police body camera footage involving former NFL insider Dianna Russini using her connections to the National Fo…

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by Cecilia Levine
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LI Mom Drank In Bathroom While Son Choked To Death Outside: Authorities LI Mom Drank In Bathroom While Son Choked To Death Outside: Authorities
LI Mom Drank In Bathroom While Son Choked To Death Outside: Authorities A Long Island woman was drunk in a bathroom while her toddler son choked to death on popcorn kernels in the next room, authorities said. Olivia Bithorn, 36, was ordered held on $500,000 bail following her hearing Monday, June 29 on manslaughter charges for the death of Luke Russell Jr., the 18-month-old boy who died on April 12, Newsday reported. Investigators said Bithorn has a history of alcohol abuse and was being temporarily supported at the time by her estranged husband, who reportedly believed Bithorn was sober when he allowed their two children to make the fateful visit, according to…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Police & Fire
Dog Killed, Firefighter Hospitalized After Garage Fire Spreads To CT Home Dog Killed, Firefighter Hospitalized After Garage Fire Spreads To CT Home
Dog Killed, Firefighter Hospitalized After Garage Fire Spreads To CT Home A family lost a dog, and two firefighters were injured after a garage fire spread into a Connecticut home over the weekend, officials said. The fire broke out around 11:15 p.m. Sunday, June 28, on Pheasant Run Drive in Ledyard, according to firefighters. Crews arrived to find a garage on fire with multiple vehicles burning. The flames were creeping towards the home.  Two firefighters were hurt while battling the blaze. One was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The other firefighter was treated at the scene.  Ledyard firefighters said one dog die…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
2 Suspects Still At Large After CT Police Chase; Shelter-In-Place Order Lifted 2 Suspects Still At Large After CT Police Chase; Shelter-In-Place Order Lifted
2 Suspects Still At Large After CT Police Chase; Shelter-In-Place Order Lifted Two suspects remain on the run after a police chase in Connecticut ended with a foot pursuit through a Trumbull neighborhood, but authorities have lifted the shelter-in-place order following hours of searching. The ordeal began on Monday, June 29, after four men suspected in a shooting in Bridgeport led police on a chase in a stolen car into the Nichols area of Trumbull around 7:30 p.m. They ditched the vehicle on Booth Hill Road and scattered. Trumbull police quickly captured two of the men, but the other two remain at large Tuesday morning.  Authorities asked residents to shelter in…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study
WalletHub Releases 2026 Studies About Fourth Of July Costs The nation's 250th birthday celebration is coming with higher costs due to rising inflation and the ongoing effects of the US-Israeli war with Iran. WalletHub released its annual 4th of July Facts & Figures report on Wednesday, June 24. The personal finance website estimates Americans will spend $9.4 billion on Fourth of July food, up from $8.9 billion in 2025. In 2026, the Fourth of July also marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Semiquincentennial will arrive with countless local, regional, and national events celebrating the …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
DirecTV, YouTube TV Users May Get Payouts In $50M Settlement: See If You Qualify DirecTV, YouTube TV Users May Get Payouts In $50M Settlement: See If You Qualify
DirecTV, YouTube TV Users May Get Payouts In $50M Settlement: See If You Qualify YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream customers could receive cash from a $50 million settlement in a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit claims Disney violated federal antitrust law and state consumer protection laws by raising prices for streaming live pay television services. Disney has denied wrongdoing or liability but agreed to settle the case, according to the settlement's website. People could receive payments if they purchased a YouTube TV subscription between Monday, April 1, 2019, and Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Customers may also qualify if they purchased a DirecTV streaming live pay TV subs…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Starbucks Reviving Popular Beverage, Launching New Summer Lineup Starbucks Reviving Popular Beverage, Launching New Summer Lineup
Starbucks Revives S'mores Frappuccino On Summer 2026 Menu Starbucks is bringing back a fan-favorite summer drink after a six-year break. The S'mores Frappuccino is returning to Starbucks for a limited time. Rewards members can get early access on Tuesday, June 30, before the drink launches nationwide on Wednesday, July 1. The S'mores Frappuccino is inspired by the classic campfire treat, blending vanilla syrup, coffee, milk, and ice over marshmallow-flavored whipped cream and milk chocolate sauce. The drink will debut alongside the new S'mores Cold Brew with Marshmallow Cold Foam. View this post on Instagram …

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by Chris Spiker
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Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida
Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida A swim with friends in a Florida river turned deadly in a place known for outdoor recreation. A 31-year-old woman died after an apparent alligator attack Sunday, June 28, while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River in Seminole County, Florida, NBC Miami reported, citing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The attack happened near the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest, northeast of Orlando. The river is also known as the Little Big Econ River. The attack happened near the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest, northe…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Cold Ones Make Hot Mess On Route 44 After Beer Truck Overturns In CT Cold Ones Make Hot Mess On Route 44 After Beer Truck Overturns In CT
Cold Ones Make Hot Mess On Route 44 After Beer Truck Overturns In CT A tractor-trailer loaded with beer overturned on Route 44, leaving kegs and cans scattered across the road and forcing a lengthy highway closure in Connecticut. The crash happened around 5:40 a.m. Monday, June 29, near the Route 44 and Twin Lakes Road intersection in Salisbury, according to Connecticut State Police. Investigators said the commercial tractor-trailer veered off the road and overturned. The crash caused heavy damage to the truck and trailer. The wreck also sent its cargo spilling across Route 44. Photos from the scene showed Michelob Ultra and Bud Light covering parts of the …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
'Jackpotting' Scheme: 4 Venezuelan Nationals Accused Of Stealing More Than $500K From CT ATMs 'Jackpotting' Scheme: 4 Venezuelan Nationals Accused Of Stealing More Than $500K From CT ATMs
'Jackpotting' Scheme: 4 Venezuelan Nationals Accused Of Stealing More Than $500K From CT ATMs Federal prosecutors say four men are accused of carrying out a sophisticated ATM theft operation that stole more than $500,000 from machines across Connecticut before they were caught. Federal investigators said that the men ran a "jackpotting" scheme to force machines to spit out cash. The scam uses a device to install malware on an ATM to force the machine to continuously dispense large amounts of cash, according to the FDIC. The agency said the scheme cost banks about $20 million last year.  Federal prosecutors say the group stole $529,220 from eight ATMs between Aug. 8 and Aug…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Teen Fired At New Britain Detective Before Officer Shot Him, IG Report Says Teen Fired At New Britain Detective Before Officer Shot Him, IG Report Says
Teen Fired At New Britain Detective Before Officer Shot Him, IG Report Says A Connecticut teenager allegedly fired at an officer during a chase, which led to police returning fire and striking him multiple times last week, according to the Connecticut Office of the Inspector General. Investigators have released a preliminary report on the Wednesday, June 24, police shooting in New Britain that left a 17-year-old hospitalized and an 18-year-old in jail.  New Britain police were investigating a shooting that happened around 5:15 a.m. that day when they received reports of a second shots-fired call on Union Street shortly before 3 p.m.  Officers fo…

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by Josh Lanier
Weather
Here's Timing For Dangerous Heat, Storm Chances Leading Into July 4th Here's Timing For Dangerous Heat, Storm Chances Leading Into July 4th
Here's Timing For Dangerous Heat, Storm Chances Leading Into July 4th The holiday week is lining up to be hot, humid, and anything but quiet amid the America 250 celebration. Humidity will rapidly begin to rise on Tuesday night, June 30. The heat will then ramp up to dangerous levels on Wednesday, July 1, according to the National Weather Service. Extreme heat watches are in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening, July 3, for much of the Northeast, with the most intense conditions expected along and near the I-95 corridor. Widespread highs in the 90s, high humidity, the risk of heat-related illnesses, and little relief at night ar…

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by Joe Lombardi