3 Connecticut Restaurant Standouts Named James Beard Finalists 3 Connecticut Restaurant Standouts Named James Beard Finalists
3 Connecticut Restaurant Standouts Named James Beard Finalists Two Connecticut chefs and one restaurant are now in the national spotlight after earning finalist spots for the 2026 James Beard Awards. The honors were announced Tuesday morning. The awards ceremony is set for June 15 in Chicago. For local readers, this is a major win. It puts Connecticut’s food scene up against the best in the country. David Standridge of The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic is a finalist for Outstanding Chef. This category recognizes top chefs nationwide. In Bantam, David DiStasi of Materia Ristorante is a finalist for Best Chef of the Northeast. That region includes…
Aphrodisiac Chocolate Recalled Nationwide Over Hidden Sexual Enhancement Drugs: FDA Aphrodisiac Chocolate Recalled Nationwide Over Hidden Sexual Enhancement Drugs: FDA
Aphrodisiac Chocolate Recalled Nationwide Over Hidden Sexual Enhancement Drugs: FDA A chocolate marketed to boost sexual performance is being pulled nationwide after hidden prescription drug ingredients were discovered, federal officials announced. Gear Isle issued a voluntary recall of two chocolate products after testing found undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration notice published Thursday, March 26. The recalled items — Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate and ilum Sex Chocolate — were sold online across the country as dietary supplements, the company said. The ilum product was heavily marketed for male sexual enhancement, wit…
Pesticides Found Most Often On These Fruits, Vegetables: New Study Pesticides Found Most Often On These Fruits, Vegetables: New Study
Pesticides Found Most Often On These Fruits, Vegetables: New Study Many fruits and vegetables that Americans eat every day contain pesticide residues, including many types of "forever chemicals," according to a new study. The Environmental Working Group released its 2026 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce on Tuesday, March 24. The nonprofit found that 75% of non-organic produce samples tested by the US Department of Agriculture contained pesticide residues. More than one-third of those samples had at least one pesticide made from PFAS, which are commonly known as "forever chemicals." PFAS do not break down naturally and have been linked to cance…
Stephen Colbert Reveals New Job After Controversial 'Late Show' Cancellation Stephen Colbert Reveals New Job After Controversial 'Late Show' Cancellation
Stephen Colbert Reveals New Job After Controversial 'Late Show' Cancellation Stephen Colbert has landed an unexpected new gig once his late-night show ends in May. The comedian will develop a new "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son, Warner Bros. announced in an Instagram post on Wednesday, March 25. The project, titled "The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of the Past," will follow the upcoming film "The Hunt for Gollum," which is set for release in 2027, Variety reported. The announcement came in a video where director Peter Jackson introduced Colbert as a "very special partner." "You know what the books mean to me, and what your films mean to me,…
Popular Anchor Returns To 'GMA' After Emergency Procedure: 'Saved My Life' Popular Anchor Returns To 'GMA' After Emergency Procedure: 'Saved My Life'
Popular Anchor Returns To 'GMA' After Emergency Procedure: 'Saved My Life' Popular New York City meteorologist Sam Champion is returning to "Good Morning America" after needing an unexpected heart procedure. The longtime ABC weather anchor shared the news in an Instagram post on Tuesday, March 24. The update came just one day after Champion, 64, revealed that he underwent a cardiac catheterization at Mount Sinai Medical Center's Fuster Heart Hospital. During an Instagram Live, Champion spoke about how the experience was more serious than he first realized. "I have no doubt that the test that we did saved my life, which is not an easy thing to say,"…
Epstein Lookalike Driver Goes Viral: Meet ‘Palm Beach Pete’ Epstein Lookalike Driver Goes Viral: Meet ‘Palm Beach Pete’
Epstein Lookalike Driver Goes Viral: Meet ‘Palm Beach Pete’ His name is Palm Beach Pete, and he's not Jeffrey Epstein. The man introduced himself in a video shared by Daily Brief Global where he explained the situation: “Some dude randomly filmed me while I was driving on I-95 unbeknownst to me and the next thing I know I’m a viral sensation.” Pete made one thing clear as speculation spread: “I’m not Jeffrey Epstein I’m Palm Beach Pete,” he said. The viral moment has since led him to launch an Instagram account under the name “not.epstein.” As of Friday, March 20, the account featured one photo with a caption introducing himself. The co…
Westchester's Max Greenfield Among New Stars Of ‘White Lotus’ Season 4 Cast: Report Westchester's Max Greenfield Among New Stars Of ‘White Lotus’ Season 4 Cast: Report
Westchester's Max Greenfield Among New Stars Of ‘White Lotus’ Season 4 Cast: Report The Season 4 cast of "White Lotus" is slowly taking shape. A brand-new report by "Variety" says Dobbs Ferry, NY native and "New Girl" star Max Greenfield, "The Big Sick" star Kumail Nanjiani, Chloe Bennet, Charlie Hall, and Jarrad Paul, have been added to the cast of the hit HBO show. Season 4 of the hit series, created by Mike White, is expected to be filmed in Paris and along the French Riviera. "White Lotus" is a dark comedy and psychological drama that follows wealthy families at resorts around the world. Prior seasons were filmed in Thailand, Italy, and Hawaii. Click here for mo…
New List Of Top Dogs In US Revealed: See Most Popular, Newest Breeds New List Of Top Dogs In US Revealed: See Most Popular, Newest Breeds
New List Of Top Dogs In US Revealed: See Most Popular, Newest Breeds Frenchies are extending their reign as the most popular dog breed in the US. The American Kennel Club released its list of 2025's most popular dog breeds on Wednesday, Mar. 18. The French bulldog remained on top for the fourth year in a row after ending the Labrador retriever's 31-year run in 2022. Frenchies have surged in popularity over the past 15 years, climbing from No. 14 in 2012 to No. 2 in 2021 before claiming the top spot. Known for their bat-like ears, the smaller breed has been recognized by the AKC since 1898. While they're especially common in cities, Frenchies are popula…
Woman In Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal Discusses Ex-Boss During Oprah Interview Woman In Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal Discusses Ex-Boss During Oprah Interview
Woman In Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal Discusses Ex-Boss During Oprah Interview The ex-tech executive at the center of the "kiss cam" moment at a Coldplay concert is criticizing her former boss months after being widely mocked online and accused of having an "affair." Kristin Cabot spoke with iconic talk show host Oprah Winfrey on an episode of "The Oprah Podcast" released on Tuesday, March 17. The former "chief people officer" at Astronomer said that she has "ended communication" with Andy Byron, the artificial intelligence firm's CEO. Byron and Cabot were spotted cuddling at the show on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachu…
American Pope Leo XIV To Receive Liberty Medal For US 250th Anniversary American Pope Leo XIV To Receive Liberty Medal For US 250th Anniversary
American Pope Leo XIV To Receive Liberty Medal For US 250th Anniversary The first American pope will be honored during the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations. Pope Leo XIV — a Villanova University graduate — will receive the 2026 Liberty Medal during a public ceremony on Independence Mall in Philadelphia on Friday, July 3, the eve of the nation’s semiquincentennial, the National Constitution Center announced. The award recognizes the pope’s lifelong advocacy for religious liberty, freedom of conscience, and freedom of expression, ideals reflected in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, officials said. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevo…
Oscars: 'One Battle After Another' Wins Best Picture Oscars: 'One Battle After Another' Wins Best Picture
Oscars: 'One Battle After Another' Wins Best Picture "One Battle After Another" was named Best Picture at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15. The movie about a group of revolutionaries who try to stay one step ahead of the federal agents on their trail was considered an Oscar frontrunner from the moment it debuted in theaters last fall to critical acclaim. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall and Chase Infiniti. Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, who starred in "Moulin Rouge" 25 years ago, reunited to present the award. "One Battle After Another" racked up 13 nominations and six…
Oscars: Michael B. Jordan Wins Best Actor For 'Sinners' Oscars: Michael B. Jordan Wins Best Actor For 'Sinners'
Oscars: Michael B. Jordan Wins Best Actor For 'Sinners' Michael B. Jordan, a native of Newark, won Best Actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15. Jordan won for "Sinners", where he played two identical twin brothers, Smoke and Stack, as they open a juke joint in Mississippi, only to have it overrun by vampires. He grew up in Newark, graduating from Newark Arts High School, appearing in locally shot productions like "Cosby" and "The Sopranos", before landing a three-year run on "All My Children."  This was Jordan's first Oscar nomination.