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New Urban Sketchers of Central Connecticut Exhibit at Tuttle House
Voices News - Connecticut
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NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck Historical Society is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit featuring the work of the Urban Sketchers of Central Connecticut, on Sunday, June 1, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tuttle House, home of the Naugatuck...
Can Lifestyle Changes Save Lives in Colon Cancer?
Medscape
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June 4, 2025
Can exercise “therapy” and diet improve survival in patients with colon cancer? It appears so, according to two pivotal studies presented at American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2025 annual meeting. In the CHALLENGE trial, a structured...
Advocates vow to continue fight to expand CT-funded healthcare for older undocumented youth
Connecticut Public Radio
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June 6, 2025
After a long legislative session of rallying and endorsing, Katherine Villeda felt displeased to see Connecticut lawmakers fail to expand the state-funded healthcare program, HUSKY Health, for more undocumented residents. “I’m not surprised,”...
35 Eastern Connecticut Health Network employees recognized with award
WTIC-TV - Connecticut
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June 4, 2025
The People of Purpose Award honors workers for their "significant and sustained" contributions to ECHN that go beyond what is required of them, a spokesperson said. MANCHESTER, Conn. — Thirty-five Eastern Connecticut Health Network employees have...
Connecticut Attorney General breaks down legal fight over Trump's tariffs
MSNBC
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Culture shift: Reducing lights and siren vehicle operation
EMS1 - Texas
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June 2, 2025
By Douglas F. Kupas, MD, EMT-P, FAEMS; and Matt Zavadsky, MS-HSA, EMT In early 2022, 14 international EMS, patient safety, quality and fire associations released a joint position statement encouraging EMS systems to reduce the incidence of lights...
Cromwell Board of Education tables action regarding Title IX investigation
NBC Connecticut
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June 3, 2025
The Cromwell Board of Education voted to table action regarding the Title IX investigation directed by the U.S. Department of Education at a meeting Tuesday night. Cromwell Public Schools is being investigated for violating Title IX and could lose...
Connecticut leaders push back on federal 'sanctuary' label
News 12 Connecticut
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Connecticut officials are pushing back after the Trump administration labeled the state a "sanctuary jurisdiction." Attorney General William Tong said there is nothing in state law that designates Connecticut as a sanctuary state. The Department...
‘Pride’ Series Dazzles with LGBTQIA+ Films & Conversations at Rafael
Pacific Sun - California
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June 3, 2025
The California Film Institute has been on a roll lately, and its upcoming CAFILM Pride series keeps that streak alive with five LGBTQIA+ films and conversations spread across the weekend of Friday, June 13, through Sunday, June 15. Now in its...
6 Birkenstock Sandal Dupes to Wear This Summer | 2025 Picks
SELF Magazine
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June 6, 2025
Birkenstock Arizona sandals are a summer staple for so many reasons: They have solid arch support, they’re super comfy (after the classic Birk break-in period), and they go with pretty much everything. But if your feet have been torn up by one...
Napa County Education: 13 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year
Hartford Reporter - Connecticut
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June 3, 2025
Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, Commissioner for the Connecticut State Department of Education | https://portal.ct.gov/ Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, Commissioner for the Connecticut State Department of Education | https://portal.ct.gov/ There were 13...
CT court stops feds from revoking immigration status for four students
The Connecticut Mirror
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June 3, 2025
Support trusted journalism in Connecticut. Join CT Mirror’s members today and make an impact. The U.S. District Court of Connecticut issued a preliminary injunction Saturday barring the federal government from revoking the immigration statuses of...
Job Corps enrollees uncertain of future as court battle continues
Connecticut Inside Investigator
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June 6, 2025
The hundreds of young Connecticut residents enrolled in Job Corps face an uncertain future as the program’s funding is being fought over in court. Job Corps is a federal program run by the Department of Labor (DOL) that provides education and...
EJ Haust Calls Out the Left’s Hypocrisy on Illegal Immigrants: ‘They Are Stealing from Us’
The Tennessee Star
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June 3, 2025
EJ Haust, a digital marketing expert and official guest host of The Michael Patrick Leahy Show, said it is “willfully ignorant” for politicians and leaders on the Left to consciously fail to acknowledge and admit how illegal aliens are “invading”...
Why Connecticut Ranks Among the Worst States for a Budget-Friendly Summer Road Trip
Voices News - Connecticut
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Summer is peak road trip season in the United States, offering travelers a chance to explore new landscapes, visit national parks, and enjoy local culture — all at their own pace. But with inflation still lingering and consumer sentiment low, many...
The Tech Recruitment Ruse That Has Evaded Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Truthdig
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June 3, 2025
This story was originally published by ProPublica. It’s a tough time for the rank-and-file tech worker or computer science graduate looking for a job. The Silicon Valley giants have laid off tens of thousands in the past couple years. The...
Texas legislature passes 'Don't Say Gay' law that bans LGBTQ+ student clubs
The Advocate
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June 3, 2025
The Texas legislature has passed a "Don't Say Gay" bill that not only bans discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms, but goes even further by completely outlawing LGBTQ+ student clubs. Senate Bill 12, introduced by...
Trump's Education Secretary dramatically clashes with top Democrat over Harvard funding in stunning moment
Daily Mail
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June 3, 2025
Donald Trump's Education Secretary had a fiery clash with a top Democrat over funding for Harvard. Linda McMahon was on Capitol Hill Tuesday to testify before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee on her department's budget for next year....
Lamont signs bill to bolster business relations with Puerto Rico
NBC Connecticut
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June 6, 2025
A new commission will look for ways to bolster trade between Connecticut and Puerto Rico. Lawmakers say the commission recognizes the important role that Puerto Ricans play in Connecticut. Puerto Ricans make up 8% of Connecticut’s population, the...
The Goods THC Launches Connecticut Cannabis Cultivation Facility
Cannabis Business Times
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June 3, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE] – HARTFORD, Conn., June 3, 2025 – The Goods THC, a minority woman-owned and family-led cannabis cultivation company, has officially completed the development of its 32,000-square-foot, micro-cultivation facility at 275–287...