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Millions in the Midwest and the East Coast remain under heat alerts
A record-breaking heatwave continues to scorch America. The Eastern part of the country is at extreme heat risk, according to Heat.gov, as record temperatures are expected to continue through Saturday, July 20. Over 100 million Americans are under a heat advisory, meaning the temperature and humidity can be potentially dangerous...
Skimming devices found in 2 Connecticut Big Y stores
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Big Y representatives Monday announced they’re investigating after a skimming device was found on check-out terminals in multiple Connecticut stores. Representatives said it was June 29 when they realized skimming devices were attached to a single terminal in both the Naugatuck and Plainville stores. They said they are working with state and […]
Today's heat could break records. Here's what to expect during the heat advisory this week
A heat advisory is in effect for southern New England from 8 a.m. Monday to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 93 degrees and together with the high humidity could cause heat-related illnesses, warned the National Weather Service's Norton office. ...
These NJ supermarkets are hosting a big job fair this month. Everything you need to know
Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, announced that its supermarkets will host hiring fairs on July 27, offering career opportunities and valuable retail experience. The walk-up job fairs will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at store locations throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland. Interested...
Connecticut lawmakers respond to Trump rally shooting, condemn political violence
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut lawmakers are calling for an investigation after former president Donald Trump was shot at a rally over the weekend. Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn) said that he was “horrified” that the citizens at Trump’s rally were there to express their first amendment rights at a political gathering were subject to that […]
Many in Connecticut are asking how violence returned to U.S. politics
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) – The heightened concerns of political violence have many looking back at past attacks of presidents and candidates in the United States. “I am a little shocked in today’s day and age it results in an assassination attempt,” said Quinnipiac University Adjunct History Professor Philip Goduti Jr. PhD. It had been over […]
CT paid $2.65B in state pensions in 2023. See who gets $300K+ a year in retirement payments.
As the state seeks to trim costs and balance its budget, documents show that hundreds of retired state employees are collecting six-figure pensions, with the number growing each year with cost-of-living increases. The top four retired state employees are now receiving more than $300,000 each in annual pensions. The statistics also show that, with cost-of-living increases ranging from 2.5% to ...
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