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Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage
The maker of Similac baby formula has agreed to pay nearly $385 million after issues at one of its plants created a severe nationwide shortage. Abbott Laboratories agreed to the $384,999,040 settlement, the Department of Justice announced in a news release on Monday, Sept. 14. The Illinois-based company was accused of knowingly selling infant formula that was made in facilities that didn't meet safety requirements. The settlement covers claims involving powdered infant formula and nutritional therapy products. They were manufactured at Abbott plants in Sturgis, Michigan,…
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Connecticut Retirees Face Deepest Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know
A looming financial deadline could turn a familiar monthly deposit into a much smaller lifeline for millions of older Americans. Connecticut retirees would face the nation’s largest average monthly reduction under one projection of Social Security insolvency, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The group’s analysis estimates a $556 monthly cut for Connecticut beneficiaries if the retirement program were forced to reduce benefits by 24 percent in 2032. New Jersey ranked second, with an estimated $554 average monthly reduction. Maryland ranked fifth at $541. Massach…
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FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot
The Pennsylvania county where a gunman shot President Donald Trump during a 2024 campaign rally is now at the center of another high-profile federal threat case. The FBI says it first investigated Jonathan Hunter Kramer in 2023, when he was a minor, before arresting the Butler County man Saturday, Sept. 12, over an alleged ISIS-inspired attack plan. Kramer, 20, of Valencia, was taken into custody after agents found a semiautomatic rifle, ammunition, loaded magazines, pepper spray, a scope, and other gear at a Cranberry Township hotel, according to a criminal complaint. Daily Voice obtained…
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Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know
Costco is rationing its popular synthetic motor oil and nearly doubling the price as the US-Israeli war with Iran continues driving up energy costs. A 10-quart case of Kirkland Signature full synthetic motor oil now costs $57.99, according to Costco's website. The warehouse chain is also limiting shoppers to two cases every seven days, with only one transaction allowed per membership. The same amount of oil had sold for about $30 to the mid-$30s in recent years, The Auto Wire reported. The higher cost and restrictions will especially affect drivers who change their own o…
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Readers' Choice 2026 Is Here! Love A Local Favorite? Make Sure It Gets On The Ballot
Your favorite restaurant. Your go-to salon. The local business that always comes through. The place you tell everyone they have to check out. Now’s your chance, Fairfield County, to make sure they get the recognition they deserve. NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITES TODAY! Nominations for the 2026 Daily Voice Readers’ Choice Awards open Sept. 14, giving readers just four weeks to help decide which local favorites will make the ballot. From Food & Drink spots serving the meals you can’t stop thinking about to the Self Care pros you trust to keep you looking and feeling your best, we want to hear ab…
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Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How
McDonald's is giving burger fans a freebie for National Cheeseburger Day. The fast-food chain will give its rewards members a free Double Cheeseburger with a minimum $1 purchase on National Cheeseburger Day, which falls on Friday, Sept. 18. The deal is available at participating locations and can only be redeemed through the McDonald's app. The offer is limited to one per person. "Since burgers are kind of our thing, we'd love for fans to come in and grab their favorite McDonald's drink, snack or meal and add a Double Cheeseburger to celebrate the holiday with us!" McDonald's said in …
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September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch
One of autumn’s signature sky displays is approaching, and catching it will offer more flexibility than a single night outdoors. The Harvest Moon will rise in the east shortly after sunset on Saturday, Sept. 26, according to NASA’s September skywatching guide. Saturn will appear nearby, adding another easy-to-spot object to the evening sky. The moon reaches its full phase at 12:49 p.m. EDT that day, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. For viewers in the Northeast, the evening rise will offer a chance to see it. No need to limit plans to Saturday. The moon will appear nearly full on Frid…
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Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie
The cause of death has been revealed for Bob Mackie, the designer behind some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable looks. Mackie died of pneumonia in Palm Springs, California, on Monday, Sept. 14, a representative confirmed to People. He was 87. The update follows an announcement on his official Instagram account confirming his death. That statement did not identify a cause, as Daily Voice reported earlier Monday. Mackie’s work helped define the wardrobes of Cher, Tina Turner, and other entertainers whose costumes became part of their signature appeal. His designs brought glamour to concert s…
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Get Free Insomnia Cookies During Special Celebration: Here's How
Insomnia Cookies is giving its fans a sweet reason to have a pajama party near the end of summer. The late-night bakery chain is offering one free Classic cookie to customers who wear pajamas to any Insomnia Cookies bakery in the US or Canada on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the company announced in a news release. No purchase or Insomnia Rewards membership is required, and most bakeries will offer the promotion from 8 p.m. until closing. The giveaway is part of Insomnia Cookies' eighth annual PJ Party, which was first held in 2019. Insomnia said about 67,000 free cookies were handed out during t…
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Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir
Strike Season is the amazing true story of a high school football team that was forced to practice and play games without coaches during an unforgettable season because their teachers went on strike and pulled the coaches from the sideline as part of a bitter labor dispute. This is the debut memoir of Michael Eck, the quarterback for this 1979 team who, along with his co-captains, was faced with the unprecedented responsibilities of playing and coaching this talented team in Pittsburgh, the hotbed of high school football. Strike Season is a poignant memoir about the lengths young people wi…
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Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death
A memorial unveiled only days ago has already been vandalized, prompting a police investigation and a pledge to repair the damage. Turning Point USA said the 8-foot bronze memorial statue honoring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk outside its Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters was vandalized overnight and discovered Sunday, Sept. 13. Red spray paint covered portions of the statue, while a nearby religious sign was also defaced. Photos released by Turning Point USA show red paint across the statue’s face, neck, torso, and left hand. An X was painted over the face, while a sad face was sprayed…
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Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death
A memorial unveiled only days ago has already been vandalized, prompting a police investigation and a pledge to repair the damage. Turning Point USA said the 8-foot bronze memorial statue honoring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk outside its Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters was vandalized overnight and discovered Sunday, Sept. 13. Red spray paint covered portions of the statue, while a nearby religious sign was also defaced. Photos released by Turning Point USA show red paint across the statue’s face, neck, torso, and left hand. An X was painted over the face, while a sad face was sprayed…
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Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death
A memorial unveiled only days ago has already been vandalized, prompting a police investigation and a pledge to repair the damage. Turning Point USA said the 8-foot bronze memorial statue honoring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk outside its Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters was vandalized overnight and discovered Sunday, Sept. 13. Red spray paint covered portions of the statue, while a nearby religious sign was also defaced. Photos released by Turning Point USA show red paint across the statue’s face, neck, torso, and left hand. An X was painted over the face, while a sad face was sprayed…
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DUI Fairfield County Driver Causes 3 Crashes, Drives 1.5 Miles On 3 Tires: Police
A 43-year-old woman was charged with DUI after police say she sideswiped one vehicle, struck another and hit a guardrail before driving 1.5 miles on three tires in Fairfield County last week. Adrian M. Windham was driving a black Chevrolet Suburban west on School Road near the Comstock Community Center in Wilton on Thursday, Sept. 10, when she sideswiped an eastbound vehicle, Wilton police said in a news release Monday, Sept. 14. Windham then swerved back into the westbound lane before crossing the double-yellow line and striking a second eastbound vehicle, according to police. She the…
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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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Boyfriend Charged With Murder After Girlfriend Found Dead During Massachusetts Welfare Check
A 50-year-old man wanted for the murder of his 42-year-old Massachusetts girlfriend was captured in New Hampshire the following day, authorities said. Patricia “Trish” Donaldson, of Salem, was found dead at a residence on Cabot Street on Tuesday evening, Sept. 8, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Salem Police Chief Lucas J. Miller said. Her boyfriend, Paul Morey, 50, of Salem, has been charged with murder in connection with her death. Morey was arrested in Portsmouth, NH, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, authorities said. He was arraigned by video conference on a fugitive from j…
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Here's What Martha Stewart Ordered During Surprise Visit To CT Coffee Shop
Martha Stewart made a surprise stop at a Connecticut coffee shop, and one item she ordered is getting a new name in her honor. On Friday, Sept. 11, Silk City Coffee in Manchester said Stewart and her team stopped by and ordered "about a hundred cappuccinos and pastries," along with teas and a chicken salad sandwich. Stewart, 85, was reportedly in town filming a commercial. "I have no words. An unbelievable pleasure to get to serve the one and only Martha Stewart and her team today," the coffee shop said on social media. The visit was particularly meaningful for the shop, which said Stewar…
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Tiny Bursts Of Sound May Help Brain During Deep Sleep, MIT Study Reveals
A barely noticeable sound delivered at exactly the right moment during sleep may give one of the brain’s overnight maintenance systems a boost. MIT researchers found that precisely timed bursts of pink noise strengthened waves of cerebrospinal fluid, the clear liquid that helps remove waste products from the brain during sleep. The findings were published Wednesday, Sept. 9, in Science Translational Medicine. Pink noise contains the full range of frequencies people can hear, but lower pitches are louder and higher pitches are softer. MIT describes the result as a balanced, gentle sound, lik…
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Macklemore Blames Patriots Owner Robert Kraft For His Removal From Ed Sheeran Tour
Macklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour following backlash over his pro-Palestinian remarks during both of his opening acts at MetLife Stadium earlier this month, according to the Seattle rapper himself. Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, announced his removal from Sheeran’s LOOP Tour in a lengthy Instagram statement Monday, Sept. 14, saying the decision followed pressure from stadium owners after his performances in East Rutherford on Friday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 5. "Rolling Stone" also reported that Macklemore was removed from the remainder o…
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'Cat In The Hat' School Threat Trend Sparks Warnings Across US, CT Teen Among Several Arrests
Police departments across the United States are issuing warnings about a concerning new viral “Cat in the Hat” social media trend targeting schools and communities, and in some cases, leading to arrests. The trend features disturbing depictions of the Dr. Seuss character lurking outside homes, schools and other locations, often at night. Some of the images and videos appear to have been generated using artificial intelligence. The trend reportedly surfaced in Ireland and the United Kingdom, according to The Guardian. On Aug. 31, a 14-year-old Colorado student was arrested after police said …
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Falling Fuel Tanks Spark Ford's Latest Major Recall Of 223K+ Vehicles
More than 220,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled because their fuel tanks can potentially fall off while in motion. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 223,472 F-150 pickup trucks, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The recall affects F-150s from model years 2023 through 2027. The trucks' fuel tanks may be improperly secured because the front fuel tank straps weren't correctly installed during assembly. In some cases, the straps' T-slots weren't properly inserted into the vehicle's frame rail, potentially causing the…
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Creepy 'Cat In The Hat' Threat Hits CT School: Student Arrested, Cops Say
A Connecticut middle school student has been arrested in connection with a “Cat in the Hat” threat posted on social media targeting a local school, authorities said. ALSO SEE: Concerning 'Cat In The Hat' School Threat Trend Sparks Warnings, Teen Arrests Across US The Bailey Middle School student was charged following an investigation by West Haven police and the West Haven Board of Education, the department announced Monday, Sept. 14. Police did not identify the student or specify the charges. The matter has also been forwarded to the Board of Education for further review, …
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Bob Mackie Dies: Fashion Icon For Decades Worked With Cher, Carol Burnett, Tina Turner
Bob Mackie, whose designs helped make some of entertainment’s biggest stars impossible to overlook, has died. The fashion and costume designer was 87. A statement on his official Instagram account announced his death on Monday, Sept. 14. Click here for a new, updated story: Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today,” said the Instagram statement. “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do. His ge…
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Get Special Stop & Shop Freebie To Celebrate National Guacamole Day: Here's How
Stop & Shop is celebrating a popular sidekick for tacos, burritos, and tortilla chips. Customers can get a free container of Nature's Promise guacamole starting on Friday, Sept. 11. The promotion runs through Thursday, Sept. 17. The offer celebrates National Guacamole Day, which falls on Wednesday, Sept. 16. According to Avocados From Mexico, guacamole was invented by the Aztecs between the 14th and 16th centuries by mashing avocados with a mortar and pestle, then adding ingredients like tomatoes, peppers, and salt. The word "guacamole" is a combination of the Nahuatl words f…
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This Brief Routine May Lift Your Spirits, Sharpen Focus: Study
A better mood may be closer than you think, with a small study suggesting that 10 minutes could make a difference. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan found that a brief session of very slow running improved mood and performance on a mental task compared with sitting quietly. The findings, published in Imaging Neuroscience, suggest that even gentle running may offer immediate benefits for healthy young adults. Researchers recruited 24 participants: 13 men and 11 women. All were healthy, right-handed, and had no history of neurological or psychiatric conditions. Each pa…
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NY House Candidate’s
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odeling Past Shockingly Resurfaces
A Long Island congressional candidate has a surprising past: modeling BDSM gear for a fetish sex shop. Chris Gallant, a 37-year-old Democrat, appeared in multiple photos for “Mr S Leather,” a San Francisco-based company selling a variety of products on its XXX-rated website, the New York Post reported Sunday, Sept. 13. Gallant’s attorney confirmed to the Post that he’d appeared in the pics. Pictures of Gallant were wiped from the internet — at his request, according to his lawyer’s comments to the Post — but are still visible on archived versions of the site. They can be found from 2011 to…
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More US Measles Deaths Of 2026 Reported
All of the measles deaths reported in the United States so far this year have occurred in Pennsylvania, where a third resident has died amid the nation’s largest outbreak, officials said. A 40-year-old Jefferson County woman died Saturday, Sept. 12, from complications associated with measles, Coroner Greg Furlong announced. Her name was not released, and the coroner did not disclose her vaccination status. “This is a heartbreaking loss for the family and an unfortunate reminder that measles can be a serious and potentially life-threatening disease,” Furlong said. The death is Jefferson Co…
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Motorcyclist Killed In Late-Night Bridge Crash Over Connecticut River: State Police
A motorcyclist was killed in a late-night crash on a Connecticut highway, police said. Troop H in Hartford was notified of the crash on the outbound side of the Founders Bridge in East Hartford around 11:56 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, according to state police. The motorcycle operator initially was reported to have suffered serious injuries, and EMS was dispatched to the scene, police said. Shortly afterward, authorities determined the rider had died. The victim's identity was not released, though police said next of kin had been notified. The Connecticut State Police Collision Analysis and Re…
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Firefighter Struck By Fleeing Driver At CT Crash Scene: Officials
A firefighter was struck by a fleeing driver who sped through an active crash scene in a Connecticut town on Sunday, Sept. 13, officials said. The East Hampton Fire Department and East Hampton Police Department were working at a two-car crash when police attempted to stop a vehicle before it reached the scene, Fire Chief Robb Rainville said. The driver fled, passing the emergency scene at a high rate of speed, Rainville said. About five minutes later, the same vehicle returned from the opposite direction, drove around a fire truck and struck traffic cones before hitting a firefighter w…
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Accidental Exposure To Highly Toxic Liquid Leaves HS Football Player Critically Ill
A high school football player is fighting through severe health complications after an accidental encounter with a highly toxic substance. Zach Brown, a junior offensive lineman at Lake Cormorant High School in DeSoto County, Mississippi, became critically ill after exposure to paraquat, a powerful agricultural herbicide. Brown initially received medical care in Mississippi before being transferred to Texas Children's Hospital in Houston for specialized treatment. He was also evaluated for a possible lung transplant, according to information shared by those supporting his family. Loved one…
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Missing Newlywed Dominick Bianchi Found Dead In Wooded NY Area, Police Say
A New York newlywed who disappeared from his home has been found dead, police announced. Dominick Bianchi, 35, of East Greenbush, was found dead in a wooded area, the East Greenbush Police Department said late Sunday, Sept. 13, nearly five days after he had been reported missing. Police did not say where or when Bianchi was found or release details about his death. His wife, Julianna Zyra, told ABC affiliate WTEN during the search that Bianchi had Type 1 diabetes and she was unsure whether he could monitor his blood sugar because his continuous glucose monitor was paired to the phone h…
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