Things to Know Monday April 26th

Things to Know Monday April 26th

State police: Police shooting reported in Ansonia CT Post

Sacred Heart University vaccinates 600 students, staff at no-appointment clinics CT Post

Like homebuyers, renters face a tough market in Connecticut CT Post

Supreme Court agrees to take up major Second Amendment case WFSB

Biden to announce new CDC mask guidance this week, sources say WFSB

Cheerleader’s Snapchat rant leads to ‘momentous’ Supreme Court case on student speech The Hour

Oscar moments: History, glamour … and what a weird ending The Hour

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to bar transgender athletes from CT girls sports Stamford Advocate

European travel could be on the horizon this summer for those fully vaccinated WTNH

Gov. Lamont says eviction moratorium will last until pandemic public health emergency expires WTNH

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Facebook Friends Come To The Rescue for North Haven Animal Shelter

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Facebook Friends Come To The Rescue for North Haven Animal Shelter

This is one for the animal lovers. A story that truly shows the kindness of people and the power of social media.

A local animal shelter here in North Haven called The Animal Haven had 78 cats in their shelter that were desperately in need to food. They were having trouble getting them all fed so they decided to put up a post on their Facebook page asking for a few donations. The post went up Thursday (4/22) and by this morning (Friday 4/23) they had a mountain of Amazon boxed outside their door from people donating cat food to the shelter.

Just incredible.

If you also want to help out and donate to The Animal Haven, you can get to their Amazon wish list of needs here.

 

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is the Academy Award Statue Called an “Oscar”?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is the Academy Award Statue Called an “Oscar”?

The Academy Awards are this Sunday night. Or as most people casually refer to them, The Oscars. Which is also the name of the gold statuette the winners receive. But why is it called an “Oscar”?

The Academy officially started using the name “Oscar” for the trophies in 1939. One of the most popular stories behind the whole thing is that Margaret Herrick who was the Academy executive secretary, first saw the award in 1931 and said the statuette reminded her of her “Uncle Oscar”. Which was also a nickname her family called their cousin Oscar Pierce. Then it just stuck ever since.

If you’re wondering, the Oscar is made of metal and coated with 24 karat gold!

Now you have these two fun tidbits to impress your Oscar Party guest with.

 

Photo credit: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

 

Things to Know Friday April 23rd

Things to Know Friday April 23rd

SpaceX launches 3rd crew with recycled rocket and capsule WFSB

Teacher who raised money through Facebook – and got a $16,000 tax bill – is off the hook CT Post

Why it took days for one CVS store in CT to stop vaccinating New Yorkers CT Post

Caitlyn Jenner is officially running for California governor CT Post

Quassy Amusement Park prepares to open this weekend WFSB

Capitol rioter arrested after being turned in by match on online dating app Bumble WFSB

Norwalk awarded $3M grant to aid MLK Corridor revamp The Hour

Demand for vaccines is CT is waning, with 1.2M more people still without a shot The Hour

Police: Shoplifting suspects flee the scene, hit police cruiser in Greenwich Stamford Advocate

National Weather Service confirms a tornado touched down in Kent New Haven Register

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Raven’s Report Card: Was Raven Helpful Enough This Week To Earn Himself A Good Grade?

Raven’s Report Card: Was Raven Helpful Enough This Week To Earn Himself A Good Grade?

Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in to the show to give Raven a grade on how he has been as a husband this week! This week, Raven and Alicia threw a surprise party for his mom. Was Raven helpful and supportive, or did he leave Alicia to plan his own mother’s birthday? Well, it wasn’t quite that bad, but it wasn’t all that good either…

Friday, April 23, 2021:  Raven’s Report Card; Oscar Interview Face-Off; Mommy Margaritas

Friday, April 23, 2021: Raven’s Report Card; Oscar Interview Face-Off; Mommy Margaritas

What’s your policy on hand-me-downs?  When Anna’s tween was a baby, she refused all hand-me-downs!  Her baby was only going to have the newest, most stylish apparel!  Now, with her second baby, she’s a little less worried about it…  (:30)

Anna and Raven have had a competition going all week.  Who can get the most interesting Oscar winner interview?  They’ve each found a recipient of the golden statue, and now the decision is up to you!  Which interview is more interesting?  Find out who won in the podcast!  (2:52)

Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in to the show to give Raven a grade on how he has been as a husband this week!  This week, Raven and Alicia threw a surprise party for his mom.  Was Raven helpful and supportive, or did he leave Alicia to plan his own mother’s birthday?  Well, it wasn’t quite that bad, but it wasn’t all that good either…  (17:00)

Moving heavy furniture can be difficult, especially if it’s just you and couple friends with a pickup truck.  But if you try to use THIS to secure the stuff you’re moving in the back of the truck, that’s all I need to know about you!  (20:49)

If you heard a strange sound in the middle of the night, what would you do?  13% of people are like Anna and automatically assume that the noise is a ghost or a demon.  Most people don’t do anything and just go back to sleep.  Raven’s wife on the other hand, is ready to throw down, and you won’t believe what she has next to her bed in case of an emergency!  (24:04)

What did you do this week to earn your Margarita? Every Friday, Anna gets together with her two friends for happy hour, and talks about all the ways her kids drove her crazy this week! One caller had to be a videographer for her daughter’s Tiktok video, and this kid was demanding!  (27:23)

Have you ever finally voiced an unpopular opinion and thought to yourself, “There, I said it”!  Anna and Raven want to know what it is!  Anna is not a fan of bacon. There, she said it!  On caller might be the only person in the world who hates these two incredibly popular Disney movies!  (31:20)

Couples Court: James doesn’t approve that their friend’s nanny “touches” their son. It’s completely harmless and helps their three-year-old son on swings, the slide, etc., James strongly feels that he never wants a stranger to touch their child even if it’s just to help them on the playground. His wife, Marie, says he’s out of touch. Who cares if the nanny is helping with their son? Her job is to care for children! She’s not going to tell the nanny to not touch their child when she’s outside playing with them! Whose side are you on?  (34:48)

Donna thinks she’s got what it take to win $3400!  All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  (42:14)