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Kosta Diamantis sentenced to 7 years in prison on corruption charges

Molly Ingram

Kosta Diamantis, Connecticut’s former deputy budget director, was sentenced to seven years in prison on corruption charges.
Sabrina Garone

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CT is losing salt marsh, but you can help!

Sabrina Garone

Salt marshes are a vital part of our region’s landscape -- from giving animals a home to protecting us from floods. But in Connecticut, they’re running out of room.

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CT home heating costs expected to rise this winter

Molly Ingram

As the weather turns cooler, officials warn it’ll cost more to keep the heat on this year. U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-3) blames President Donald Trump and the war in Iran for the higher prices.
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More than 4,000 abandoned lobster traps hauled from Long Island Sound in 4 years

Sabrina Garone

A recovery coalition has hauled up more than 4,000 abandoned lobster traps since its launch four years ago.
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CT leaders demand answers from OpenAI over rogue AI agents

Jeniece Roman

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Attorney General William Tong are seeking answers after OpenAI disclosed that autonomous AI agents breached Hugging Face and tried to conceal their actions.
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Milford, CT police say they need traffic cameras for their safety

Davis Dunavin

Milford police say traffic cameras and license-plate readers are essential to their safety. That comes as the city has backed down a little on their use, after becoming the center of the debate over the cameras in Connecticut.
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Amid Trump pressure, Yale activists say 'Don't give in to a bully'

Davis Dunavin, Sara Haseney

Yale students return to campus as the Trump administration investigates the university's admissions practices. Activists are urging Yale not to settle with the administration.
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New CT facility will soon offer one of the most advanced cancer radiation therapies

Molly Ingram

Connecticut’s first proton therapy center is expected to begin treating cancer patients in the coming months through a partnership between Hartford HealthCare and Yale New Haven Health.
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CT to co-host regional nuclear summit

Jeniece Roman

Connecticut will join neighboring New England states to host a regional policy summit on advanced nuclear technologies.
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CT SNAP enrollment has decreased by 17% since last summer

Molly Ingram

Enrollment in SNAP has reached a 10-year low in Connecticut. Advocates blame changes to the program included in the sweeping tax bill that President Donald Trump signed last summer.
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Former Christian theme park Holy Land USA returns with a 'Stations of the Cross' trail

Davis Dunavin

If you’ve driven through Waterbury, Connecticut, you may have noticed a big white cross on a mountain. The local Catholic church has been fixing it up, and they’ve debuted a new trail marking the Stations of the Cross.
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Sen. Anwar develops a homelessness prevention toolkit for CT towns

Ebong Udoma

Connecticut State Sen. Saud Anwar (D-CT) has a plan to better coordinate local resources to help address the state's growing homelessness crisis.