Thompson, CT

<div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3LJYGU_0u8EOhm300" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3LJYGU_0u8EOhm300" width="1600" height="900" > Organisers of a three-day festival set for Thompson, Connecticut, this weekend are under fire after a last-minute venue switch led to bands pulling out and fans demanding refunds. <a href="https://www.capuletfest.com/" rel="nofollow"> Capulet Fest </a> was scheduled to take place at the 13,000-capacity Thompson Speedway in the US state of Connecticut tonight (Friday, June 28) through to Sunday (June 30). But barely a day before the event was due to kick off, organisers announced it was moving 50 miles and a one-hour drive away to the much smaller 1200-capacity The Webster in Hartford. That led Sunday's headliners <a href="https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/nothing-more-carnal-album-review" rel="nofollow"> Nothing More </a> to announce they were no longer involved and confusion surrounds whether Sunday's lineup will take place at all. Initially, 55 bands were on the three-day lineup, but at least 20 acts have dropped off. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Friday is being headlined by <a href="https://www.loudersound.com/features/august-burns-reds-jb-brubaker-picks-his-most-influential-metal-albums-of-the-21st-century" rel="nofollow"> August Burns Red </a> while <a href="https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/long-running-christian-altrockers-skillet-give-the-fans-what-they-want-with-dominion" rel="nofollow"> Skillet </a> are still showing as Saturday's main event. On Thursday, original venue Thompson Speedway released a statement, saying: "Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park would like to confirm that the Capulet Fest is no longer happening at our facility. All additional details about the future of the event will be coming directly from Capulet. "Thompson is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Capulet Fest or Capulet Entertainment." That was followed by this statement from Nothing More: "Despite our best efforts, we unfortunately we won’t be playing this show. The band and our crew were all in Nashville rehearsing when we got the news that the promotor had lost access to the venue. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> "Capulet Fest were able to find an alternate location for Friday and Saturday, but not for Sunday when we were scheduled to play. Earlier today we were sent a proposed statement from the festival that was a blatant attempt to minimize their responsibility for the situation and even more egregious than that, it offered no solutions for refunds for people who bought single day tickets for Sunday, nor did it offer refunds for people that bought VIP Meet &amp; Greet tickets through the Capulet Fest website. "This is simply an unacceptable way of doing business and we have lost all respect for the way they are handling the situation. While we may have lost tens of thousands of dollars in crew costs, flights etc, this is nothing compared to a fan losing their hard earned money they spent on tickets to see a show and have a great time with friends and family. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> "We will continue to apply pressure on the promotors to do the right thing and hope that you will join us in pursuing the festival to issue refunds to all those who deserve them. We are so sorry to have such bad news on the eve of releasing our new album and we look forward to seeing you on tour as soon as possible." Senses Fail also confirmed they were off the bill, along with others including 10 Years, Cold, Saint Asonia, Impending Doom, Sleep Theory and Until I Wake. A publicist working with the festival severed ties this week, and fans have been angered by the late switch to a venue an hour away and with limited parking and no camping facilities. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore"> pic.twitter.com/LvjLesDlJ8 <a href="https://twitter.com/nothingmorerock/status/1806453267506872381" rel="nofollow"> June 27, 2024 </a></blockquote><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><iframe data-lazy-src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FThompsonSpeedway%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0yJmJQB2PSNQW8F8w2MMHcqmZbtBnS9BTqKzhKbQmxLdkVj88xs5TkGrHYraF3vXVl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" height="247" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FThompsonSpeedway%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0yJmJQB2PSNQW8F8w2MMHcqmZbtBnS9BTqKzhKbQmxLdkVj88xs5TkGrHYraF3vXVl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="100%"></iframe><iframe data-lazy-src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcapuletfest%2Fvideos%2F1660227438066537%2F&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" height="591" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcapuletfest%2Fvideos%2F1660227438066537%2F&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="100%"></iframe><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore"> We have had to drop off Capulet fest this weekend and apologize to anyone who was looking forward to seeing us. We are offering guest list to the Boston date of the NJ vs The World Tour in November to those whom bought tickets. Please sign up below.https://t.co/MverSOdhu4 <a href="https://twitter.com/SensesFail/status/1806435810063065401" rel="nofollow"> June 27, 2024 </a></blockquote></div>

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

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Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

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New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

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Here’s a story that’s making waves in the retail world: Conn's HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture chain, has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And the news isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people and places, so let’s dive into what’s happening.

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Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

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Virginia State

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

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Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

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Aurora, CO

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David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

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Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

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Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

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Emily Standley Allard

If you’ve ever wondered why your partner or mate was so gosh darn easy to love, or on the flip side impossible to love at times, their sun sign could give you some important clues! I’ve definitely been in relationships that have tested my patience to the limits and other ones that have been a smooth sailing ride. The answers just may be in the stars! Read on to discover the zodiac signs according to Astrology.com that are the easiest to the hardest to love.

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Ange's 1975 concept album Émile Jacotey has been remastered and is available on CD

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Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

Denver, CO

Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

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Dance/electronic outfit Another Chemical Love Story have remixed Caravan's Golf Girl

Double coloured vinyl reissue of Caravan's In The Land Of Grey And Pink is out in November

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Festival stuns fans after last-minute switch from Thompson, CT, to much smaller venue in Hartford –50 miles away

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