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Group of Connecticut business leaders and influencers team up to combat Connecticut slander online
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A group of Connecticut business leaders and influencers are turning into the best kind of keyboard warriors. The Hartford Athletic can overcome just about any opponent, but off the field, team leaders face an unlikely foe...

Matt Rife and Elton Castee Buy Haunted Warren Home in Connecticut
MONROE, Conn. — Comedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee have announced their purchase of the famous Warren home in Monroe, Connecticut. This property is well-known for its connection to the Annabelle doll, which gained fame through “The...

C-I graduate learns value of federal funding for research
Jim Magnuson has come a long way from his days as a student at Cambridge-Isanti High School. The 1987 C-I graduate received a bachelor’s degree in linguistics from the University of Chicago, then earned a master’s degree as well as a Ph.D. from...

These Are the Safest States in America, According to New Research
If you’re looking to live somewhere with low crime, accessible healthcare, and strong public health systems, you might want to consider heading to the Northeast. A new study from injury law firm Bader Scott has revealed the safest states to live...

Comedian and YouTuber purchase Connecticut building housing Annabelle doll
Comedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee announced that they've purchased the Warren home in Connecticut, which houses the famed Annabelle doll. The doll was made famous by "The Conjuring" movie series that was based on the work of Ed and...
Judge allows the National Science Foundation to withhold hundreds of millions of research dollars
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Science Foundation can continue to withhold hundreds of millions of dollars from researchers in several states until litigation aimed at restoring it plays out, a federal court ruled Friday. U.S. District Judge John...

6 Things We’re Getting Wrong About Tech Integration
When schools closed during the pandemic in 2020, technology was suddenly the only game in town. But the quick, nationwide pivot to on-demand services like Zoom and Google Classroom wasn’t just a matter of giving students access to new tools—the...

Latest Tech Employment Data Elicits More Questions, While Answer Clarity Remains Elusive, Comptia Analysis Finds
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Measures of tech employment a mix of positives and negatives DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New data on tech hiring activity continues to offer ambiguous signals on the direction of the job market,...

AM Briefing: Scientists Decry ‘Surreal’ Climate Attack
While these developers are certainly not the only ones locked in a bureaucratic standstill — a lawsuit aiming to unlock money from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund is still wending through the courts, and many states are waiting to hear whether...

'Good Morning America' visits Lake Compounce in Connecticut
As one of the oldest states, Connecticut not only has plenty of fun-filled theme parks, but also plenty of historical ones. In fact, the oldest theme park in Connecticut was the first one to open in the country, and you've probably been to it...

Connecticut medical director charged in $500M COVID-19 test billing fraud scheme
Dr. Martin Perlin, of Fairfield, Conn., along with a Florida CEO, was charged with conspiracy to commit health care fraud and over 50 counts of health care fraud. CONNECTICUT, USA — A Connecticut man was one of two people arrested Thursday morning...

Is Your Bank Overspending on Tech?
Technology is a critical part of how any business operates. For community banks especially, the right software stack can make operations more efficient, allow them to reach more people and businesses and spur innovation so community banks can...

Montana State adds Butler, Central Connecticut State to 2026 football schedule
BOZEMAN — Montana State rounded out its 2026 nonconference football schedule on Wednesday when director of athletics Leon Costello announced the Bobcats will host a pair of first-time FCS opponents. In 2026, the Bobcats are set to host Butler on...

West Hartford Teen Fire Academy provides hands-on education for Connecticut cadets
Now in its third summer, the West Hartford Fire Academy provides a week’s worth of hands-on fire education from fundamentals to simulating a frontline firefight. NEWINGTON, Conn. — The West Hartford Teen Fire Academy, now in its third summer,...

33.7% of Connecticut Hotel Employees Are Foreign-Born, 11th Most in the U.S.
As the federal government ramps up immigration enforcement, including efforts that could target even some naturalized citizens through a process known as denaturalization, concerns are growing about how these actions could ripple through the U.S....

Gulf 'dead zone' nearly size of Connecticut this summer. Some money to help address it may be cut.
The Gulf "dead zone" off Louisiana's coast was nearly the size of Connecticut this summer, researchers reported Thursday, while some federal funding intended to help address the pollution that contributes to it could be cut in the upcoming fiscal...

Hyderabad researcher to head CSIR-Innovation Complex, Mumbai
Hyderabad-based researcher Dr Ravikrishna Chebolu has been appointed head of CSIR-Innovation Complex, Mumbai. A Ph.D. holder from the University of Hyderabad, his career spans Indian pharma firms and MNCs. The centre aims to boost translational...

Scientists make incredible discovery after studying daily habits of humble creature: 'Critical to our future'
"We thought that maybe we should investigate." by Veronica BoothJuly 30, 2025 New research and efforts to reduce invasive plant species reveal the immense importance of one aquatic mammal: the humble muskrat. Research published in Freshwater...

Connecticut Tightens Regulations on High-Speed E-Bikes for Safety
Regulatory Crackdown in Connecticut In the rapidly evolving world of electric bicycles, Connecticut is taking decisive steps to rein in high-speed models that blur the lines between bikes and motorcycles. State officials, alarmed by e-bikes...

What Summer Persona Fits Connecticut Women the Best?
What Summer Vibe Persona Fits Connecticut Women Best? Apparently, your personality isn’t enough anymore—you need a vibe, and not just any vibe, but a summer vibe. According to a new survey from Talker Research, 74% of Gen Z and Millennial women...