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CONNECTICUT CO-LEADS $1.25 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OVER 2019 CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE DATA BREACH

Connecticut to Receive $67,505(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong announced that Connecticut, along with 45 other attorneys general, has obtained a $1.25 million multistate settlement with Florida-based Carnival Cruise Line stemming from a 2019 data breach that involved the personal information of approximately 180,000 Carnival employees and customers nationwide. Connecticut will receive $67,505.86 from the settlement.In March 2020, Carnival publicly reported a data breach in which an unauthorized actor gained access to certain Carnival employee e-mail accounts. The breach included names, addresses, passport numbers, driver’s license numbers, payment card information, health information, and a relatively small number of Social Security Numbers. More than 1,200 Connecticut residents were impacted.Breach notifications sent to attorneys general offices stated that Carnival first became…

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Fed Gas Tax Suspended

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in support of President Biden’s announcement urging Congress to approve a three-month suspension of the 18.4 cent per gallon federal gas tax.“I’ve urged for months that the federal gas tax be suspended and commend President Biden’s support for this action. The savings from this measure must be passed along to consumers – not hoarded by major companies – to make a measurable difference at the pump.” “After this good first step, more must be done to combat Big Oil’s rising prices and profits. I’m demanding a windfall profits tax to give hundreds of dollars back to consumers through quarterly rebates because Big Oil companies continue to pocket record profits while consumers…

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Senator Wants Rocker Recall

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) will call for an immediate recall of the Fisher Price Infant-to-Toddler Rocker and Newborn-to-Infant Rocker, as well as the Kids2 Bright Starts Rocker, which have reportedly caused 14 infant deaths from 2009 to 2021. Last week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a product warning about Fisher Price’s Infant-to-Toddler Rocker and Newborn-to-Infant Rocker and the Kids2 Bright Start rocker. These rockers come with reclined seats that can put an infant at risk of suffocation and violate guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The 14 deaths linked to these rockers were not disclosed for over a decade, raising particular concerns about the safety of these products and the public transparency at Fisher Price. Senator…

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Red Cross issues ways to enjoy your summer safely

  Plans include water fun, camping, grilling? Then these tips are for you.  FARMINGTON, Conn. (June 17, 2022)— How do you plan to enjoy this summer? Whether your plans include fun in the water, camping or grilling your favorites, the American Red Cross in Connecticut has some resources you can use to help you have a safe summer. And don’t forget your furry friends — there are even some safety tips to follow to help protect your pets as the weather warms up.   “Summer is a great time of year to get outside and have fun with your friends and loved ones,” said Mario Bruno, CEO, American Red Cross Connecticut and Rhode Island Region “But there are dangers if you don’t swim, camp or…

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Milford News: I-95 Crash

2022-06-20@4:22pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash in the left lane on I-95 southbound near exit 40.

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I-95 Crash In Milford

2022-06-19@10:19pm--#Milford CT- #cttraffic-- A report of a crash I-95 north near exit 35. Radio reports say crashed vehicles in all lanes and people walking on the highway. Detour if you can.

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#Milford CT--On April 5, 2022, a commercial burglary took place at Superior Motors, located at 1080 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. Keys and a white 2013 Lexus were stolen from the lot. The stolen Lexus was later recovered in Derby. The investigation led to a juvenile arrest warrant being issued for the possession of the stolen Lexus. On June 15, 2022, the arrest warrant was served, and the juvenile was given a summons to appear in court. The juvenile was released to the custody of their mother. This press release was made possible by:

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Milford News: Fire At Business

Video Report-2022-06-16-- A passerby called the fire department when they passed by Connecticut Diesel and Marine on Woodmont Drive. Firefighters found a van inside the overhead doors fully engulfed in flames. They just had the fire extinguished when they received another call on Lyda Drive where they rescued the elderly homeowner. https://youtu.be/TEUOr2vAY3c

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Automated Driving Safety

U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, called on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to take aggressive investigative and enforcement action on vehicles with automated driving systems (ADS) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to ensure the safety of all road users. The senators’ letter comes after NHTSA’s release of new data earlier today, showing more than 500 crashes in vehicles with these technologies. “We commend NHTSA for making this data public. Understanding the frequency and severity of crashes involving ADS and ADAS is the first step towards addressing the safety risks those systems pose. But publicizing the data alone is not enough,” wrote Blumenthal and Markey in a letter…

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