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McDonald’s new Happy Meal combines Hello Kitty and Godzilla: See the toys

McDonald’s is saying hello to not one but two iconic pop culture figures with its latest Happy Meal.

Coast Guard divers arrive in Bahamas to search for missing American Lynette Hooker

Hooker’s husband was initially taken into custody following her April 4 disappearance but was later freed, and no charges have been filed.

It’s not just kids: Trump’s crackdown on trans healthcare extends into adulthood

Conservatives have long argued they want to end transition care for minors, but federal policies have increasingly limited adult access.

How Trump’s latest immigration move clouds the path to green cards

The Trump administration announced that foreigners who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, barring some unspec…

Ex-CIA agent accused of stealing $40 million in gold bars, falsifying military credentials

A former CIA senior officer is accused of stealing 300 gold bars from the government and lying for years about his education and military. backg…

Democrats call for ICE overhaul in Texas Senate debate, hours after Minnesota shooting

During a debate in the Democratic primary, Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico weighed in on federal agents killing a man in Min…

Judge scolds Ghislaine Maxwell for mentioning victim names in papers seeking to overturn conviction

A judge scolded Ghislaine Maxwell for including confidential victim names in court papers seeking to overturn her 2021 sex trafficking convictio…

Newington PD look for moped and motorbike operators accused of driving recklessly

Newington police are looking for your help. They say a group of people were riding recklessly on mopeds and unregistered bikes on the Berlin Tur…

Venezuela releases jailed Americans in deal that also frees migrants deported by U.S. to El Salvador

Venezuela released 10 jailed Americans in exchange for getting home scores of migrants deported by the U.S. to El Salvador under Trump's immigra…

2 charged in plot to solicit attacks on minorities, officials and infrastructure on Telegram

Justice Department officials say the two used the app to transmit bomb-making instructions and to distribute a list of potential targets for ass…

Residents urged to be aware of Planning & Zoning scam in Wilton

Residents in Wilton are being urged to be cautious of a scam that reportedly tries to take money from people and businesses who may have applica…

Berlin Autobody Shop Helps Pay It Forward to Local Veteran

A veteran was surprised with a practically new, free set of wheels and it’s all thanks to an autobody shop in Berlin. Veteran Richard Linnon has…

UK Energy Bills to Rise by 80% in October as Regulator Announces Hike

The government has been criticized for failing to provide enough support to shield consumers from “catastrophic” price rises.

WHO Declares Rapidly Spreading Monkeypox Outbreak a Global Health Emergency

The WHO last issued a global health emergency in response to Covid-19 in January 2020.

3 Dead, 3 Critically Wounded in Shooting at Denmark Mall

Danish police say three people were killed and three others are in critical condition after a shooting at a shopping mall in Copenhagen. Copenha…

Russia Calls NATO Expansion Deal ‘Destabilizing'; Ukraine Releases Footage of Deadly Mall Strike

The NATO summit continues in Spain on Wednesday, with a historic deal over Sweden’s and Finland’s membership bids already under its belt.

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Bitcoin Up 8% After Biden Announces Executive Order on Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were higher Wednesday after President Joe Biden announced his highly anticipated executive order on digital a…