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Ex-Connecticut Senator Charged in Bridgeport Ballot CasePolitics — 16hFormer Connecticut state Sen. Dennis Bradley was arrested on charges related to absentee ballots after a voter alleged he opened her completed ballot and urged her to change her vote from Paul Ganim to Bradley’s brother, Mark, in Bridgeport’s Democratic primary. Bradley’s attorney called the allegations weak and said Bradley was only helping the voter open the envelope; the charges remain accusations, and Bradley is due in court Oct. 21.

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Supreme Court Opens Term With Climate Gun and Immigration Cases — 2dSupreme Court opened its 2026-27 term Oct. 5 with Illinois and Connecticut AR-15 ban challenges set for December and a Boulder climate case backed by the Trump administration.

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U.S. Shopping Centers Span Retail, Dining, EntertainmentLifestyle — 2dThe articles highlight large shopping destinations designed to turn quick errands into daylong outings, with extensive retail options and places to eat. They feature malls and outlets in Connecticut, Georgia and Florida, along with a Florida grocery store that combines shopping with restaurants, bars and live music.

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October Events Span Houston, Arkansas, ConnecticutLifestyle — 3dHouston offers a packed October calendar, from concerts by Sara Bareilles, wave to earth and other artists to theater, opera, dance and other cultural events. Seasonal options also include family-friendly fall activities and Halloween attractions, giving residents a range of ways to spend the month.

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IJRTrump Says He’s ‘Thinking About’ Suspending The Gas Tax Weeks After His Own Party Blocked A Vote On ItSimon August · 3 min · 13h

College Swimmers, Divers Earn Weekly HonorsSports — 1dThe ACC named Duke’s Keira Lu women’s Diver of the Week and Stanford’s Caroline Bricker women’s Swimmer of the Week, alongside California’s Ryan Erisman and SMU’s Luke Sitz in the men’s categories. Southern Connecticut’s Reegan Pasieka earned Northeast-10 Diver of the Week, while North Florida’s Ashley Kirby was named ASUN Swimmer of the Week.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Cities Plan Multiple Waste Drop-Off EventsEnvironment — 3dFree household hazardous-waste collection events are planned in Auburn, Alabama; Simsbury, Connecticut, for residents of six nearby towns; and Rutherford County, Tennessee, on Oct. 10, with a separate Foxborough, Massachusetts, event scheduled for Oct. 17. Eligibility, accepted materials and drop-off requirements vary by location, so residents should check local instructions before attending.

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Fentanyl Cases Yield Arrest, Prison Terms Across StatesWorld — 1dA 40-year-old Waterbury, Connecticut, man was arrested after investigators say he repeatedly sold fentanyl and crack cocaine in New York’s Town of Northeast; he faces felony drug-sale and possession charges, with additional charges pending. Separately, a Middletown man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in a case involving cocaine and thousands of fentanyl packets, while an Arizona trafficker received a seven-year sentence after authorities found 75 pounds of fentanyl powder and a kilogram of heroin.

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Sun end Connecticut run with win over Tempo before Houston move — Sep 24, 2026The Connecticut Sun closed their 23-year run in Connecticut with a 95-81 win over the Toronto Tempo, led by rookie Ashlon Jackson’s career-high 18 points. The franchise, whose history includes four WNBA Finals appearances, will relocate to Houston and become the Comets in 2027.

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Tom Gallagher It's bittersweet seeing the Sun wrap up 23 years in Connecticut with a strong win, but Jackson's 18 points gave fans something positive to remember.

Fatal School Bus Crashes Reported in Florida, TennesseeAuto — 5dSeparate school bus crashes were reported in South Bend, Indiana, where students were evaluated but no injuries were reported, and Suffield, Connecticut, where 11 people suffered minor injuries after a bus struck a building; the cause is under investigation. Another report described an Indianapolis-area bus carrying 24 students crashing into a police vehicle, but provided no further details.

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FaithTapKagan, Soai Win Chemistry Nobel for AutocatalysisHenri B. Kagan of France and Kenso Soai of Japan won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering nonlinear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. Their work shed light on how chemical reactions favor one mirror-ima42m · 5 reads

Education Systems Face Staffing, Governance, Enrollment StrainsPolitics — 6dAcross several school systems, leaders and advocates are confronting resource and staffing challenges: Los Altos trustee candidate Brandon Stroy emphasizes equitable support for students and teacher development, while Connecticut identifies teacher shortage areas and offers eligible educators financial benefits. In New York, officials are weighing stronger state oversight of Buffalo schools, and a report finds Manhattan’s Murry Bergtraum High School remains severely under-enrolled and struggling despite high per-student spending.

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Black arts events planned in Connecticut, CaliforniaLifestyle — Sep 25, 2026The articles highlight Black American history, culture and ongoing challenges, from enslaved Revolutionary War soldier Aaron Brister’s service to performances and community events celebrating Black identity and heritage. They also note that Black and Hispanic Americans were among those hit hardest by pandemic-era economic hardship.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Quantum Cyber sharpens focus on drones, navigationTech — Sep 25, 2026Quantum Cyber says it is concentrating on three defense technologies: GPS-independent quantum antennas, attack and interceptor drones, and software to coordinate autonomous swarms. It has de-emphasized exploratory programs and is positioning its Connecticut manufacturing operation to support U.S. production, while the company’s target output of 100,000 drones annually remains a goal, not current capacity.

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Powerball, State Lotteries Release Saturday ResultsLifestyle — Sep 17, 2026Lottery results and prize-claim guidance were published for multiple jurisdictions, including Vermont and Connecticut in the U.S., plus a Powerball drawing in Michigan that yielded a $298 million jackpot, with detailed claim rules and second-chance options noted. In the UK, the National Lottery unveiled a double-round Lotto format worth £3.4m and a shared jackpot, while Connecticut pages also outline two daily Play 3/Play 4 drawings and general prize-handling procedures.

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Reese sets league record with 30th double-double in Dream win over Sun — Sep 18, 2026Angel Reese scored 30 points and 10 rebounds for a WNBA-record 30th double-double as Atlanta Dream beat Connecticut Sun 103-59.

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Derek Foss Sun shooting that poorly makes the blowout feel even more one-sided than the score shows.

IJRGolden Arches Used AI To Nickel-And-Dime Customers ‘Down To The Last French Fry,’ Suing Attorney ClaimsDylan Kresak · 3 min · 14h

Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Both Called This Connecticut Mansion Home. Now It's Asking $9.9 Million — Sep 17, 2026A Farmington mansion once owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent is listed at $9.9 million after Casey and Shera Askar turned its nightclub, studio and seven kitchens into a stage for family gatherings.

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Marcus Bell Turning the old nightclub into family space was probably the smartest change the Askars made.

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Mystics Set Franchise Wins Record With 27th Victory — Sep 23, 2026Washington Mystics extended their franchise-record to 27 wins and clinched a playoff berth under first-year coach Sydney Johnson, with Shakira Austin delivering 25 points and 13 rebounds in the latest win and Cotie McMahon contributing in double figures. Despite being outrebounded by Connecticut, the Mystics solidified their sixth-place standing and continued their timely run into the postseason.

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Connecticut Man Charged After Allegedly Intentionally Hitting Pedestrian With Car and Fleeing Scene — Sep 12, 2025A Connecticut man faces felony charges after police accused him of intentionally trying to hit a pedestrian and then driving away. Keith Chapman, 67, was arrested by Connecticut State Police after he was allegedly…

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Connecticut Humane Society Partners With the Doggy Wish to Give Dogs Thanksgiving MealReporting — Nov 21, 2023Dogs at the Connecticut Humane Society shared their own “Barksgiving” with the help of nonprofit The Doggy Wish. According to NBC Connecticut , the shelter dogs got to celebrate turkey day a little early on Sunday…

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Connecticut Tried To Punish Florida-Based Gun Company. It Didn’t Go Well. — Aug 7, 2026A Connecticut judge brushed off an attempt by the state to fine a Florida firearms manufacturer nearly $7.7 million for operating a website.

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FaithTapThe Story of the First Heart Transplant PatientLouis Washkansky receives new heart and hope2h · 10 reads

Blue State Flags 17 Schools For Being ‘Racially Imbalanced’ — Jun 11, 2026Some Connecticut schools may be forced to reshuffle their student bodies over “racial imbalance.” Data from Connecticut’s Department of Education highlighted 17 schools at risk of violating the state’s desegregation law…

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Connecticut Prison College Programs Struggle to Meet Growing Demand — Nov 22, 2025Thousands of incarcerated people in Connecticut want to pursue higher education, and funding is available, but limited space and resources have kept programs from expanding to meet demand, officials say. According to…

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Connecticut Senator Says We ‘Cannot Avoid The Biological’ Differences ‘Between Men and Women’Reporting — Jul 3, 2023A Democratic Senator from Connecticut expressed his opinion that society could no longer “avoid the biological” and evolutionary differences in men and women. Chris Murphy said that in a Twitter thread, after reading…

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Connecticut Couple Faces Unwanted Visitor in Their KitchenReporting — Aug 2, 2022A Connecticut couple discovered that an unwanted visitor had ventured into their kitchen. NBC affiliate WECT News 6 reported that Christine Vannie said as her husband, Bill Priest, headed inside from working outside he…

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ANDREW FOWLER: Connecticut Gives Millions To Planned Parenthood To Protect ‘Vulnerable’ — Feb 18, 2026There was no shortage of irony in Gov. Ned Lamont’s State of the State Address (Feb. 4) when, nearly in the same breath , the Connecticut governor proudly suggested that $10.4 million of additional state funding for…

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IJRWorld’s Running Out Of Cushion To Blunt Iran War’s Oil Shock, Top Execs SayParis Apodaca · 5 min · 14h