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Mar 18 2026WEATHER

What Happens When the Pacific Ocean Changes Its Mood?

The Pacific Ocean is like a giant bathtub that never stops moving. Right now, it’s cooling down after a long phase called La Niña. Scientists say this phase is ending, and the ocean might warm up again soon. That warming phase is called El Niño, and it could show up as early as summer. El Niño and

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Mar 03 2026ENVIRONMENT

Connecticut Groups Warn of Air Quality Damage After EPA Cuts Rules

The Environmental Protection Agency recently removed key rules that had protected air quality for almost twenty years. One rule, the 2009 endangerment finding, had helped set limits on greenhouse gases from cars and engines. The new decision also rolls back standards that limit pollution from coal‑p

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Connecticut Welcomes Twin Peaks: A New Spot for Sports Fans

Twin Peaks is making a big move into Connecticut. This popular sports lodge chain is teaming up with local entrepreneurs to open three new spots across the state. The new locations will be in busy areas like New Haven, Hartford, and Stamford. The people behind this expansion are Deepak Verma and Ka

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Oct 29 2025CRIME

The Martha Moxley Murder: A Half-Century Old Mystery

Fifty years ago, a shocking crime shook the quiet town of Belle Haven in Greenwich, Connecticut. Fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley was found dead under a pine tree in her backyard. She had been brutally attacked with a golf club and a piece of it. Her pants and underwear were pulled down, but there was

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May 17 2025LIFESTYLE

Connecticut Island Gets Price Drop and New Perks

Rogers Island, a private island off the coast of Connecticut, has recently seen a significant price reduction. The island, which was initially listed at a steep $35 million, has now been marked down by $5 million. This price cut is not the only change, though. The island's new listing comes with an

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Bird Flu Hits Connecticut Again

In New Haven County, Connecticut, bird flu has struck another backyard flock. This is the second time this month that the highly contagious H5N1 strain has been confirmed in the state. Officials have taken swift action, quarantining the area and putting down the affected birds to stop the disease fr

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Sep 27 2024SPORTS

Rethinking the Rules of the Game

Imagine stepping onto the court, ready to play the game you love, only to be bombarded with racist comments from the opposing team's fans. This is the harsh reality that many WNBA players face, and it's a problem that needs to be addressed. WNBA forward Alyssa Thomas took a stand after her team, th

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Sep 23 2024SPORTS

Rookie Sensation's Rollercoaster Ride

Caitlin Clark, the standout rookie, had a tough debut in the playoffs, sporting a black eye after an accidental collision during her team's loss to the Connecticut Sun. She struggled to find her rhythm, missing 10 of her first 11 shots before finishing with 11 points and eight assists. The Sun's Aly

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Sep 21 2024SPORTS

Shockwaves of the WNBA Playoffs

The wait is finally over, and the WNBA playoffs are upon us. This season has been filled with excitement and unpredictability, and the postseason is no exception. With the introduction of high-profile national TV coverage, dramatic storylines, and podcast hand-wringing, the WNBA has never been more

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Sep 20 2024SPORTS

The Whimsical World of Caitlin Clark: From Trick-or-Treating to WNBA Stardom

Caitlin Clark, the WNBA's rising star, has captured the hearts of fans with her electrifying performances on the court. But few know that her playful side is rooted in the unique tradition of Des Moines, Iowa, where she grew up. As a child, Clark would participate in "Beggars Night," where kids woul

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