Rapper Fatman Scoop died after he collapsed mid-performance during a free concert in Connecticut on Friday night, according to a report. He was 53. The New York-born artist, whose real name is Isaac Freeman III, was headlining the “Green & Gold Party” in Hamden, Conn. when he suffered a “medical emergency.” Video posted to social … Read more
Crowds, extreme heat and $2,000 per night for a basic room in popular Mediterranean towns — what’s not to love about Europe in the summer? The shoulder season used to provide relief, but the secret is out. Expect throngs through the fall and into the festive season. Still, you don’t have to fly transatlantic to … Read more
Dozens of dogs, cats and other animals living in poor conditions have been seized from a home in Connecticut. The Woodbridge Regional Animal Control said in a Facebook post Saturday that officials rescued 23 dogs, 20 cats, seven rabbits and a guinea pig from the residence, with more cats to be rounded up on Sunday. The agency … Read more
Nearly three years ago, virtual teacher Jessica Miller learned a life-changing lesson. The Connecticut resident was unaware of how her sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy habits were conspiring against her. A routine physical gave her the wake-up call she needed. “Nothing was good. My cholesterol was terrible,” the 47-year-old recalled to TODAY.com this week. “My blood … Read more
As shark sightings continue to rise at New York City beaches, some experts are pointing out the predators’ presence off Long Island’s North Shore as well. “They’re not right offshore of the beaches, but they can come in pretty close to shore,” fisheries biologist Jon Vander Werff told the Hartford Courant. The Long Island Sound, … Read more
A critically ill Connecticut woman has been treated for the same life-threatening, flesh-eating infection that is plaguing Japan. The American patient was admitted to her local hospital after experiencing symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath, elevated heart rate and low blood pressure. Subsequent medical scans showed fluid buildup in the patient’s lungs as well … Read more
Dough you believe this guy? A Connecticut man who claims to love pizza more than anything else in the world has been scarfing down at least a slice a day for the last six years, sauces say — and the piece-loving pie-sano has no plans to slow down, even swinging a delicious career change thanks to … Read more
Kinky Connecticut. The Constitution State appears to have the most OnlyFans creators in the nation, according to new research into the adults-only subscription site. Sex toy company Bedbible used the search engine OnlySearch to scour through OnlyFans profiles searching for keywords. They found that Connecticut was the state that returned the highest number of results, … Read more
WATERTOWN, Conn. – Treating drunk vultures can be challenging, as evidenced by an intoxicating discovery from a Connecticut wildlife refuge. A pair of energetic black vultures celebrated a day early for the solar eclipse on April 8 in Watertown by dumpster diving. They eventually stumbled upon something sufficiently fermented to cause serious inebriation. “They were literally drunk. Unable to balance, stand, kept passing out or … Read more
Last week’s 4.8-magnitude earthquake was nothing new for East Hampton, Connecticut. The comparatively small, mainland town, south of Hartford, is the center of a geological mystery brought on by centuries of strange seismic activity unique to the area. The town’s landscape is nothing out of the ordinary but the area is prone to explosive sounds … Read more
The eclipse is coming to New England. While Connecticut isn’t in the path of totality for Monday’s rare celestial phenomena, those in the state will still be in for quite a treat as at the event’s peak roughly 92% of the sun will be obscured by the moon as it passes between Earth and the … Read more
The strong bond between a Connecticut police officer and a baby girl whose life he saved five years ago continues to shine a light on the power of human connection over all else — including people’s individual backgrounds and races, he said. “Everybody’s lives changed for the better that night — especially mine,” Det. Michael … Read more
David Gallagher, known for his role as Simon Camden in the hit WB show “7th Heaven,” shocked fans Saturday after debuting a bald head and beard while attending the cast reunion at the highly anticipated 90’s Con. Several fans attending the convention were shocked to see the primetime family TV cutie, known for his long … Read more
A Connecticut woman is speaking out after learning she unknowingly dated her half-brother in high school — after years of being left in the dark regarding the true identity of her biological father. Victoria Hill, 39, recently made the gut-wrenching discovery after it was revealed that her mother was wrongfully artificially inseminated by fertility doctor Burton … Read more
Bone appetit! A new report is revealing America’s favorite Halloween candies — and spelling out who is goblin them up come Oct. 31. Americans are gearing up to spend $3.6 billion on candy this spooky season — up from last year’s $3.1 billion — with the average consumer shelling out about $32, according to data … Read more
A bear’s gotta eat! A black bear broke into a home in Barkhamsted, Connecticut, last week — and seemingly satisfied his cravings. Homeowner Helena Richardson captured the moment on her Ring security camera, which she posted on Facebook. Footage showed the bear breaking in through a screen door, arriving at the kitchen and 35 minutes … Read more
She’s got regrrrrets. Amy Chua, the “tiger mom” who grabbed headlines over a decade ago by chronicling her strict parenting style in “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,” is expressing remorse for her cruel treatment of her daughters, Sophia and Lulu. This included threatening to burn their toys and calling Sophia “garbage” for not showing … Read more
This was one big fish out of water. A massive 400-pound roughtail stingray was discovered in the Long Island Sound. The creature, which was over 6 feet long and 5 feet wide, was hauled in by a survey crew from Connecticut Fish and Wildlife. The organization posted a photo of the stingray on its Facebook page, explaining … Read more
This Connecticut town never forgets a traitor. Hundreds are expected to gather in New London Saturday for the Burning of Benedict Arnold Festival, during which a paper mâché figure of the disgraced American Revolutionary is torched to mark the anniversary of when Arnold led a group of more than 1,600 British soldiers to burn most … Read more
Social media users and authorities agree that it’s “stomp”-the -spotted-lanternfly season. The invasive insect, native to China and parts of Taiwan, Vietnam, Japan and India, has spread and multiplied in 14 states, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Spotted lanternflies were first detected on trees and fruit in Pennsylvania in September 2014. Now they can … Read more