Hollywood Star Back Home After Nearly Four Months In Hospital Hollywood Star Back Home After Nearly Four Months In Hospital
Hollywood Star Back Home After Nearly Four Months In Hospital A beloved television star has reached a hopeful turning point after a long and closely watched health ordeal. Christina Applegate, 54, is back home following a nearly four-month hospital stay in Los Angeles, TMZ reported in an exclusive on Monday, Aug. 3. The outlet reported that Applegate was discharged and doing well. She had been hospitalized since late March. The reason for the extended stay remains unknown. Parade reported that her representatives have not disclosed what condition required treatment. Applegate has publicly battled multiple sclerosis, or MS, since announcing her diagn…
Seat Belt Issues Trigger Massive Recall Of 1.5M+ Ram Pickups Seat Belt Issues Trigger Massive Recall Of 1.5M+ Ram Pickups
Seat Belt Issues Trigger Massive Recall Of 1.5M+ Ram Pickups More than 1.5 million Ram trucks are being recalled worldwide because of a seat belt problem that can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Stellantis is recalling about 1,271,294 Ram 1500 pickups in the US from the model years 2019 through 2026, the company announced. The recall also affects about 156,138 trucks in Canada, 15,088 in Mexico, and 74,084 in other markets outside North America. The anchors for the second-row center or driver-side seat belt buckles may not have been properly attached to the truck's body structure. Some customers have reported that the buck…
CT Man, 20, Remembered For 'Gentle Soul' As Family Seeks Help After Sudden Death CT Man, 20, Remembered For 'Gentle Soul' As Family Seeks Help After Sudden Death
CT Man, 20, Remembered For 'Gentle Soul' As Family Seeks Help After Sudden Death A 20-year-old Connecticut man who died unexpectedly is being remembered for his gentle heart and sense of humor as his family asks the community for help saying goodbye. Alex Lanford, of Wallingford, died Thursday morning, July 29. His family did not disclose how he died, but they said in his obituary that his death was sudden and unexpected. His mother, Darla Lanford, announced his death in a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his funeral costs. "If you have ever had the opportunity to cross paths with him, you could tell he has a gentle soul," she wrote. "He loved to make people laugh with …
Woman Accused Of Killing CT Officer, Girlfriend In Crash Never Had Driver's License: Report Woman Accused Of Killing CT Officer, Girlfriend In Crash Never Had Driver's License: Report
Woman Accused Of Killing CT Officer, Girlfriend In Crash Never Had Driver's License: Report A Connecticut woman accused of causing a double-fatal crash with an off-duty Bridgeport police officer and his girlfriend could soon face another criminal charge after prosecutors said she admitted she had never had a driver's license, according to a news report. Melissa Esperanza Ramirez, 27, of Stamford, appeared in court Tuesday, Aug. 4, for the second time since her July 24 arrest. She faces two counts of second-degree manslaughter and one count each of driving under the influence, traveling unreasonably fast, and failure to drive in the proper lane in connection with a July 13 crash on …
CT Man Who Received Presidential Clemency Pleads Guilty In New Federal Drug Case CT Man Who Received Presidential Clemency Pleads Guilty In New Federal Drug Case
CT Man Who Received Presidential Clemency Pleads Guilty In New Federal Drug Case A prior federal drug trafficker who received presidential clemency is headed back toward prison after admitting to another drug crime in Connecticut. Michael Cabassa, 48, of Torrington, pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday, Aug. 3, to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and admitted to violating the terms of his supervised release from an earlier federal conviction, according to the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut. Federal prosecutors said Cabassa was sentenced in 2007 to 20 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release for trafficking crack cocaine. He was re…
Connecticut Offering Dell Laptops At State Libraries: See If You Qualify Connecticut Offering Dell Laptops At State Libraries: See If You Qualify
Connecticut Offering Dell Laptops At State Libraries: See If You Qualify Thousands of Connecticut residents can now receive a free laptop through their local library if they qualify for certain assistance programs. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced Monday, Aug. 3, that it launched the Laptop ConneCT program in partnership with the Connecticut State Library. The roughly $7 million initiative is designed to expand access to technology while helping residents connect with education, jobs, healthcare, and other essential services. To qualify, residents must: Be at least 18 years old. Have a valid library card at a particip…
Second Arrest Made In Deadly CT Home Invasion; 69-Year-Old Man Killed, Woman Shot In Head Second Arrest Made In Deadly CT Home Invasion; 69-Year-Old Man Killed, Woman Shot In Head
Second Arrest Made In Deadly CT Home Invasion; 69-Year-Old Man Killed, Woman Shot In Head Police have arrested a second man in a deadly Connecticut home invasion that left a 69-year-old man dead and a woman shot in the head, authorities said  Ivan Barias-Florimon, 24, of the Bronx, was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 5, in New York City with assistance from the U.S. Marshals' Office. He is charged with murder, murder in commission of a felony, home invasion, and first-degree assault of an elderly victim during a Milford home invasion in June. Authorities said he is being held in New York City while awaiting extradition to Connecticut. His capture follows the Friday arrest of 25…
Beloved CT Animal Control Officer, Army Vet, Former Correction Captain Found Dead Beloved CT Animal Control Officer, Army Vet, Former Correction Captain Found Dead
Beloved CT Animal Control Officer, Army Vet, Former Correction Captain Found Dead The man found dead inside a vehicle over the weekend was a US Army veteran and a longtime Connecticut corrections and animal control officer, authorities announced. Oreste "Rusty" P. Bona, 72, was identified as the man whose body was found inside a vehicle around 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, in Middlebury, police said. Connecticut State Police are investigating his death, but authorities do not believe it is suspicious. Middlebury First Selectwoman Jennifer Mahr ordered town flags to fly at half-staff in Bona's honor.  "Rusty has been a fixture of our community, known and loved for his p…
NYPD Cop Dies After Breast Explant Surgery: Reports NYPD Cop Dies After Breast Explant Surgery: Reports
Nypd Cop Dies After Breast Explant Surgery: Reports The NYPD is mourning the loss of a 31-year-old officer who reportedly died of a botched breast implant surgery in the Dominican Republic. Rebecca De Paula's family members tell Spanish outlet Noticias SIN that she developed a bacterial infection after having her breast implants removed in the Dominican Republic. De Paula developed severe diarrhea and her condition rapidly worsened before she died at a clinic in Santo Domingo following the procedure on Sunday, Aug. 2, according to the outlet. Her family is urging officials to probe whether or not medical malpractice or negligence contributed…
NY Police Official Was Getaway Driver In Son's Gang Shooting: Report NY Police Official Was Getaway Driver In Son's Gang Shooting: Report
NY Police Official Was Getaway Driver In Son's Gang Shooting: Report A high-ranking police official in Westchester County has been fired after being charged in an alleged Bronx gang-related shooting involving her son, city officials announced.  The City of Mount Vernon announced on Tuesday, Aug. 4, that Jennifer Lackard, who served as the department's Deputy Commissioner of Wellness, was terminated effective immediately following criminal charges filed by the Bronx County District Attorney's Office.  The New York Post reported that Lackard was arrested Tuesday morning alongside her son, Chase Lackard, 20, after prosecutors alleged he opened fire on…
UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother' UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother'
UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother' A Brazilian mixed martial artist who fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship died after suffering an apparent heart attack. Allan Nascimento was found unresponsive on the morning of Monday, Aug. 3, the UFC announced. The flyweight and São Paulo native was 34 years old. Nicknamed "Puro Osso," which means "All Bones" in Portuguese, Nascimento made six appearances in the UFC, posting a 4-2 record inside the Octagon. "A fixture on the doorstep of the Top 15, Nascimento was a constant presence alongside his teammates whenever they made the walk, sharing an especial…
CT Teen Who Died After Jumping Into West River Remembered For Creativity, 'Gentle Spirit' CT Teen Who Died After Jumping Into West River Remembered For Creativity, 'Gentle Spirit'
CT Teen Who Died After Jumping Into West River Remembered For Creativity, 'Gentle Spirit' A 13-year-old Connecticut boy who died after jumping into the West River is being remembered for his kindness, creativity, and the bright future he left behind as his family asks for the community's help. King Best's body was recovered from the river in New Haven on Sunday, Aug. 2, after police said he jumped into the water three days earlier.  Best's family has started a GoFundMe to help pay for funeral and memorial expenses. "The sudden passing of King has left us not only grieving, but also navigating the many challenges that come with saying goodbye to someone so cherished," …