Things to Know Friday April 16th

Things to Know Friday April 16th

Feds will not be placing migrant children in CT CT Post

Country music stars coming to new Bridgeport amphitheater as first announced show of 2021 CT Post

Working at a Milford video store jump-started this Nickelodeon director’s career CT Post

Report: Human smugglers increasingly use Facebook to advertise services on the US-Mexico border WFSB

New Canaan town clerk gets enough signatures to prompt school start time referendum The Hour

Sherwood Island in line to get new $541k bridge The Hour

CT teacher raised thousands to donate groceries during pandemic. Now he owes $16K in taxes. The Hour

Mystery surrounds new grocery store in Brookfield. Here’s why some think it’s Amazon Stamford Advocate

Nearly a quarter of CT young people have gotten a vaccine dose Stamford Advocate

State launching LEAP: Aims to get kids back to school, keep them engaged WTNH

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Connecticut Gets Some Love On TV Game Show

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Connecticut Gets Some Love On TV Game Show

This story is definitely good for Connecticut tourism.

If you watch Wheel of Fortune you may have seen this happen on the show. After solving a puzzle the contestant had a “trip” he had won from one of his spins. When the revealed the trip was to CONNECTICUT for a stay at the Madison Beach Hotel and not some tropical vacation the look on his face was amazing.

Don’t get me wrong Madison is very nice and he will have an excellent time. But you have to thing when he picked up that “trip” piece that we was off to somewhere exotic like Hawaii or the Bahamas.

 

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Does Cookie Monster Have A Real First Name?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Does Cookie Monster Have A Real First Name?

If you have kids who are into Sesame Street you may have wondered this or even know the answer already.

Cookie Monster does in fact have a real name and it’s so random… Sid! In a Q&A he did on YouTube someone asked and he confirmed his name is in fact “Sid Monster”. Hilarious!

 

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Rental Cars During The Pandemic With The CEO From AutoSlash.com!

Rental Cars During The Pandemic With The CEO From AutoSlash.com!

Rental car prices are crazy right now, and it’s almost impossible to find a car, but it might not be for the reason you think! Jonathan Weinberg is from Autoslash.com, and he spoke to Anna and Raven about the surprising reason it’s so difficult and expensive to find a rental car right now.

Thursday April 15, 2021:  Demon Dog; The Royal Mask; Inappropriate Questions

Thursday April 15, 2021: Demon Dog; The Royal Mask; Inappropriate Questions

Anna’s feeling nervous.  She keeps asking Raven every 5 minutes if she looks ok.  What’s got her all worked up?  The same thing that has millions of people feeling stressed all over the country…  (00:30)

Prince Phillip has passed away, and Britain is getting ready for the first royal funeral since Princess Diana.  Due to covid restrictions though, the official funeral will be small, only about 30 people.  Anna was wondering how the Queen picks out her mask?  Is it a royal mask with the Union Jack on it, or maybe just a regular blue surgical mask?  That’s when she suddenly had a brilliant idea…  (2:50)

Are you up to date on this week’s news?  Well Anna has three crazy news stories you might not have heard yet, and Raven is gonna pick one to talk about!  His options are; How your dog can get paid to get drunk, Harvey Weinstein talking to his lawyers about air fryers, or a feel good story about a dog possessed by demons!  (9:37)

Red lights are a big inconvenience, especially when you’re running late, but if you do this every time you’re stopped at a red light that’s all I need to know about you!  (13:05)

Rental car prices are crazy right now, and it’s almost impossible to find a car, but it might not be for the reason you think!  Jonathan Weinberg is from Autoslash.com, and he spoke to Anna and Raven about the surprising reason it’s so difficult and expensive to find a rental car right now.  (16:47)

What inappropriate question has someone asked you at work?  Anna and Raven got an email saying that asking about someone’s vaccine is an invasion of privacy and not appropriate for the workplace.  So, naturally, they sent Producer Jon around the office to ask other inappropriate questions!  (20:15)

What weird thing do you write off on your taxes?  Tax season is Raven’s favorite time of year, he takes deductions on everything!  But one person called in who has him beat.  You won’t believe how this person justifies writing off food!  (25:57)

Couples Court: Dominque and Mark bought a new house and Dominque wants to borrow from their 401K to buy new furniture and to fix some things. Because of Covid, you don’t have to pay a tax penalty, so she thinks it’s the perfect time. He says that money is just for retirement, and they shouldn’t touch it. What if there’s an emergency in the future and they need it? Whose side are you on?  (33:18)

The Can’t Beat Raven jackpot is one of the highest every at $2800!  Does Regina have what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize?  (40:00)

Things to Know Thursday April 15th

Things to Know Thursday April 15th

$1,400 stimulus checks helped March retail sales soar 9.8% WFSB

Lamont on J&J pause: ‘I would have handled it differently’ CT Post

Owner pulls 4-story building proposal for downtown Fairfield, still wants zoning changes CT Post

CT troopers escort fallen Capitol Police officer CT Post

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia in response to election interference and cyber hacks WFSB

Where’s the beefalo? Buddy captured in Plymouth after more than 8 months The Hour

Wayward CT emu finds its way home with help of social media The Hour

Family: Changing name of ‘Jennifers’ Law’ is ‘deeply offensive’ The Hour

Bernie Madoff’s wife called Greenwich home for nearly a decade Stamford Advocate

Amendment to New Haven illegal vehicle ordinance will further crack down on dirt bike use WTNH

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