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Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont featured in New York Times crossword
The Times’ longtime puzzle editor, Will Shortz, is a former Stamford resident. He founded the American Crossword Puzzle ...
As ICE appears to ramp up arrests in CT, state and local officials are in the dark
Federal immigration officials appear to have increased their activity in the state in recent weeks, advocates say. But hard ...
What Paige Bueckers said about the pressure on WNBA star Caitlin Clark: 'It's inhumane, really'
On Thursday Bueckers was asked about fellow first overall WNBA pick Caitlin Clark, who has been struggling so far, compared ...
First cousin marriages banned in Connecticut starting Oct. 1
First cousins will be prohibited from getting married in Connecticut starting Oct. 1 under legislation signed into law this ...
Pardon applications are being carefully crafted with one man in mind: Donald Trump
President Donald Trump's unconventional approach to clemency has spread hope among federal prisoners and formerly ...
Photos of 12 men who became Catholic priests in the US
At a time when the U.S. Catholic Church is grappling with a severe shortage of priests, the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, ...
Meet the men who just became Catholic priests in Virginia
The U.S. Catholic Church is grappling with a severe priest shortage. So it's noteworthy that the Diocese of Arlington, ...
New Canaan tax rate comes down thanks to $8M surplus — 'one of our biggest,' official says
The new mill rate of 16.691 is now a 3.39% increase from the current mill rate. This means New Canaan taxpayers will be ...
A US diocese defies trends and ordains its largest class of Catholic priests in decades
The Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, recently ordained 12 new Catholic priests in a joyful Mass at its cathedral. It's the ...
Michelin Guide scrutiny could boost Philly tourism, but will it stifle chefs’ freedom to experiment and innovate?
Researchers have convincingly shown that Michelin ratings can boost tourism, so Philly gaining some starred restaurants could bring more revenue for the city.
Scandinavia has its own dark history of assimilating Indigenous people, and churches played a role – but are apologizing
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Why energy markets fluctuate during an international crisis
Oil wells, refineries, pipelines and shipping lanes are the backbone of energy markets. They can be vulnerable during a crisis: Whether there is deliberate sabotage or collateral damage from military ...