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Ann Blyth Dies: Versatile Oscar-Nominated Hollywood Star
One of Hollywood’s last links to the studio era has died.
Ann Blyth, the actress and singer best known for her Oscar-nominated turn in "Mildred Pierce," died Wednesday, June 24, according to Entertainment Weekly and People. She was 98.
Blyth died of natural causes at her home in Rancho Santa Fe, California, according to her obituary.
Her career spanned radio and Broadway, film musicals, noir, television, and concert stages, making her one of the more versatile performers of her generation.
Blyth became a star in the 1940s and remained one of the last surviving performers tied to Hollywood…
'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In Guilford: Police
A burglary crew accused of targeting Indian and Asian families across several states has been linked to a Connecticut home break-in after police say stolen jewelry was recovered during traffic stops in New York City.
Robinson Jean Paul Moncado-Patarroyo, 19, Yeison Estivan Gonzalez-Rodriguez, 20, Emerson Johan Rodriguez-Gomez, 25, and Daniel Alejandro Garcia-Arenas, 24, were arrested as part of the alleged burglary crew, Guilford police said.
The alleged quartet of crooks is accused of smashing the back windows of a home in Guilford while the family was away on a day trip, police said…
Man Charged With Groping Juvenile Jogger Near CT High School
Police say a man groped a juvenile jogger near a Connecticut high school earlier this week, and officers tracked down the suspect after spotting a vehicle that matched the description.
Scott Dobos, 24, of Wilton, is accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile who was jogging near Wilton High School before the victim escaped and found help, authorities said.
The incident happened just before 11 a.m. Sunday, June 21, in the area of Allen's Meadows, according to Wilton police.
Authorities said the juvenile was exercising outdoors when a man approached, gave his name, and attempted to start a co…
Convicted Felon Arrested At Courthouse After Probe Finds Gun, Cocaine At Norwalk Home: Police
A Connecticut man was arrested at a courthouse after a narcotics investigation led police to search his home, vehicle, and person, where investigators said they found cocaine, a firearm, cash, and drug packaging materials.
Jesmar Velazquez, 37, was taken into custody Thursday, June 25, by the Norwalk police, with help from the Tactical Response Team, at Stamford Superior Courthouse. Police said he was there for an unrelated court matter.
Investigators said Velazquez was the subject of three active arrest warrants charging him with the sale and possession of a controlled substance. Officers …
Thousands Of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled Over Software Issue
A new safety recall is putting thousands of owners on notice.
Toyota is recalling 20,991 electric vehicles, including Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru models, over a software issue that could cause a loss of drive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recall affects certain 2026 model-year Toyota bZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles.
The affected vehicles include 11,495 Toyota bZ models, 4,739 Lexus RZ models, and 4,757 Subaru Solterra models, according to NHTSA.
The issue involves the battery electronic control unit, or ECU.
Toyota said the software …
Lionel Richie Health Scare On Stage Causes Tour Opener To Abruptly End
The opening night of a major summer tour ended on an unsettling note.
Lionel Richie, 77, cut short the first show of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday, June 24, after saying he felt dizzy.
The concert was part of the “Sing A Song All Night Long” tour.
Richie stopped his set almost an hour in and sat down during a performance of “Dancing on the Ceiling.”
Richie told the crowd, “When you're feeling dizzy, sit your ass down,” according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
He then performed “Three Times a Lady” while seated before calling for an unpl…
David Clayton-Thomas Dies: Blood, Sweat & Tears Frontman Known For ‘Spinning Wheel’
A voice that helped define one of rock’s boldest and most dynamic sounds has gone silent.
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, died Wednesday, June 24, at age 84, according to multiple reports.
His publicist, Eric Alper, told CBC that Clayton-Thomas died peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. A specific cause of death was not given.
Clayton-Thomas became best known as the husky, gravelly, high-energy voice of New York City-based Blood, Sweat & Tears, the jazz-rock band that blended brass, blues, soul, and rock into a major late-1960s sound. …
