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7 last-minute Mother's Day activities for under $10 in Connecticut
Grace Farms, Connecticut College Arboretum, Ray of Light Farm, Elizabeth Park Conservancy and Ansonia Nature & Recreation ...
On the attack: Trump's media response in Abrego Garcia story is notably vigorous
NEW YORK (AP) — Responding to coverage of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation, the Trump administration has called journalists ...
Who are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope? There are 10, the largest bloc after Italy
The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope of the Catholic Church.
8 new varieties of rose bush to choose from as a Mother's Day gift
This hybrid tea rose puts forth large, 5-inch blooms with up to 250 deep-pink petals apiece. Highly fragrant with a scent ...
Bridgeport man to be sentenced 10 years in Norwalk home burglary spree
Dereck Ramirez, of Bridgeport, is expected to be sentenced to 10 years Tuesday after pleading guilty to a string of Norwalk ...
Canadian Prime Minister Carney arrives in Washington for a high-stakes meeting with President Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Canada's new prime minister, Mark Carney, won the job with a promise to confront the increased aggression ...
Trump targets NPR and PBS as public and nonprofit media account for a growing share of local news coverage
On May 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling for the termination of taxpayer support for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nonprofit that helps fund American ...
Running with a stroller: 2 biomechanics researchers on how it affects your form − and risk of injury
Pushing down on the handlebars redirects some impact through the stroller’s wheels, reducing the load on the legs. This lower impact force decreases the risk of common injuries such as shin splints, ...
Peace Corps isn’t just about helping others − it’s a key part of US public diplomacy
My research on Latin American countries has shown that the presence of a Peace Corps program improves the popular perception of the U.S. among communities there. A good reputation fosters goodwill and ...
Ancient Mars may have had a carbon cycle − a new study suggests the red planet may have once been warmer, wetter and more favorable for life
Carbonate minerals contain carbon dioxide, which, when present in the atmosphere, warms a planet. These minerals suggest that carbon dioxide could have previously existed in the atmosphere in larger ...
Connecticut high school girls flag football prepares for busy spring with CCC, CRAL, CIAC and SCC events
CCC, CRAL playing in conference, CIAC finals; SCC sticking with league-only event; Greenwich organizing for states ...
Westport-based Crafty Kids to open its second location in New Canaan's Main Street
Westport resident Nora Hatibi will open Crafty Kids at 91 Main St. in New Canaan, selling craft supplies and hosting parties ...