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Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Both Called This Connecticut Mansion Home. Now It's Asking $9.9 Million
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A Farmington mansion once owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent is listed at $9.9 million after Casey and Shera Askar turned its nightclub, studio and seven kitchens into a stage for family gatherings.
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Turning the old nightclub into family space was probably the smartest change the Askars made.
Reese sets league record with 30th double-double in Dream win over Sun
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Angel Reese scored 30 points and 10 rebounds for a WNBA-record 30th double-double as Atlanta Dream beat Connecticut Sun 103-59.
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Sun shooting that poorly makes the blowout feel even more one-sided than the score shows.
Wings beat Sun 97-71; Shepard collects 22nd double-double
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— Aug 31, 2026
The Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 to close out the FIBA World Cup break, with Arike Ogunbowale scoring 18 and Jessica Shepard recording 17 points and 10 rebounds for her 22nd double-double of the season. Dallas extended its four-game win streak and moved into a three-way tie for sixth in the WNBA standings, while Connecticut’s Aaliyah Edwards led the Sun with 26 points in a challenging night.
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World War II Veterans Celebrated Across North America
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— Sep 6, 2026
A wave of World War II veterans are reaching 100 and being celebrated nationwide, including centenarians in Iowa and Texas honored at birthday gatherings and memorials, as well as Connecticut veterans being recognized with Wartime Service Medals at a ceremony. The tributes highlight long service, personal histories, and ongoing community gratitude for their sacrifices across multiple states.
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Gas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An Increase
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Connecticut Man Charged After Allegedly Intentionally Hitting Pedestrian With Car and Fleeing Scene
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— Sep 12, 2025
A Connecticut man faces felony charges after police accused him of intentionally trying to hit a pedestrian and then driving away. Keith Chapman, 67, was arrested by Connecticut State Police after he was allegedly…
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Connecticut Humane Society Partners With the Doggy Wish to Give Dogs Thanksgiving Meal
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— Nov 21, 2023
Dogs at the Connecticut Humane Society shared their own “Barksgiving” with the help of nonprofit The Doggy Wish. According to NBC Connecticut , the shelter dogs got to celebrate turkey day a little early on Sunday…
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Connecticut Tried To Punish Florida-Based Gun Company. It Didn’t Go Well.
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— Aug 7, 2026
A Connecticut judge brushed off an attempt by the state to fine a Florida firearms manufacturer nearly $7.7 million for operating a website.
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Blue State Flags 17 Schools For Being ‘Racially Imbalanced’
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— Jun 11, 2026
Some Connecticut schools may be forced to reshuffle their student bodies over “racial imbalance.” Data from Connecticut’s Department of Education highlighted 17 schools at risk of violating the state’s desegregation law…
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Connecticut Prison College Programs Struggle to Meet Growing Demand
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— Nov 22, 2025
Thousands of incarcerated people in Connecticut want to pursue higher education, and funding is available, but limited space and resources have kept programs from expanding to meet demand, officials say. According to…
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EVAN Shares ‘Death of Me’ Dance Challenge Video with KickFlip’s Minje
EVAN posted a TikTok of himself doing the “Death of Me” dance challenge with KickFlip’s Minje. The clip is part of ongoing promotional collabs and is trending among K-pop fans due to the cross-group interaction. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive with excitement, praise, and shares from fan accounts; no notable backlash or split appears in sampled replies.
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Connecticut Senator Says We ‘Cannot Avoid The Biological’ Differences ‘Between Men and Women’
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— Jul 3, 2023
A Democratic Senator from Connecticut expressed his opinion that society could no longer “avoid the biological” and evolutionary differences in men and women. Chris Murphy said that in a Twitter thread, after reading…
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Connecticut Couple Faces Unwanted Visitor in Their Kitchen
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— Aug 2, 2022
A Connecticut couple discovered that an unwanted visitor had ventured into their kitchen. NBC affiliate WECT News 6 reported that Christine Vannie said as her husband, Bill Priest, headed inside from working outside he…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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ANDREW FOWLER: Connecticut Gives Millions To Planned Parenthood To Protect ‘Vulnerable’
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— Feb 18, 2026
There was no shortage of irony in Gov. Ned Lamont’s State of the State Address (Feb. 4) when, nearly in the same breath , the Connecticut governor proudly suggested that $10.4 million of additional state funding for…
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Democratic Senator Suffers Serious Injury at Parade, Undergoes Surgery
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— Apr 10, 2023
Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal received “completely successful” surgery Sunday to treat a broken leg suffered during the victory parade for the University of Connecticut Huskies celebrating their April 3 NCAA men’s…
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Another Democrat-Led Glock Ban Hits Legal Quicksand
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— May 28, 2026
The National Shooting Sports Foundation declared Thursday it would challenge Connecticut’s ban on Glock pistols in court. Democratic Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed HB5043, the legislation targeting so-called…
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Colin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’
The former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Adam Friedland Show.” Kaepernick was on the show to promote his upcoming memoir. Friedland asked Kaepernick, “Do you think ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a good song?” Kaepernick’s answer? “No.” “You just think, as a song,
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New York Governor Discourages Nonessential Travel From New Jersey, Connecticut
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— Oct 20, 2020
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he wanted to limit nonessential travel from New Jersey and Connecticut as the neighboring states see upticks in novel coronavirus cases and that he would announce new guidance on…
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Man Thought to Be Close Epstein Associate Found Dead, Police Forced to Confirm Using Dental Records
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— Aug 26, 2022
A former associate of Jeffrey Epstein who was involved in a 1990s fraud scheme has died in Connecticut. The body of a man identified as Steven Hoffenberg, 77, was found in his Derby, Connecticut, home, according to the…
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Lindsey Graham: Brazilians Are Headed for Connecticut ‘Wearing Designer Clothes and Gucci Bags’
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— Oct 13, 2021
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is suggesting thousands of Brazilians have illegally crossed the border and are headed for Connecticut. During an appearance on Fox News, Graham told host Sean Hannity, “We had 40,000…
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Connecticut Secretary of State Advises Residents to Vote in Person Amid Fraud Concerns
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— Jan 9, 2024
Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas (D) advised residents to vote in person amid fraud concerns. Thomas’ newly updated guidance comes ahead of the state’s primary election on Jan. 23 between Democratic…
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Connecticut AI Caucus Calls for Statewide Flock Moratorium
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— Aug 14, 2026
Jurisdictions in Connecticut and elsewhere are pausing or reconsidering Flock Safety license plate reader programs amid strong privacy concerns and public opposition, with lawmakers, sheriffs, and mayors calling for moratoriums, reviews, or opt-outs. The actions come after feedback highlighting potential misuse of collected data, and in some cases, expedited trials or investigations into alleged misuses of the cameras.
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Hollywood Giant Reportedly Considering Exit From California To Tennessee
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West Nile Virus Detected Across 22 Connecticut Cities
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— Aug 18, 2026
West Nile virus detections are spreading in the U.S., with Connecticut reporting virus-positive mosquitoes across 22 towns amid wet conditions that boost mosquito populations, while New York City confirms a local case that has prompted targeted spraying in South Brooklyn. Public health advisories are also noted in Pennsylvania, and researchers in Germany are using mathematical models to forecast spread and evaluate surveillance and prevention measures across Europe.
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Danbury Council Allows Noncitizens to Apply as Police
Politics
— Sep 3, 2026
Danbury, Connecticut's 18-2 city council vote allows noncitizens, including permanent residents and DACA recipients, to apply for police jobs while retaining the same rigorous background checks and training; supporters say the policy welcomes immigrants and expands the applicant pool, while critics warn about entrusting policing powers to noncitizens. The move is framed as part of a broader trend in Democrat-led cities following recent ICE raids.
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Connecticut Lawmakers Devise Plan To Saddle Taxpayers With Soaring Energy Prices Lawmakers Devise Plan To Saddle Taxpayers With Soaring Energy Prices
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— May 4, 2025
Connecticut Democratic lawmakers are proposing that taxpayers foot the bill for high utility costs in the state, which policy experts who spoke with the Daily Caller News Foundation largely attributed to state-funded…
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Dave Marsh Dies at 76 in Connecticut
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— Aug 17, 2026
Renowned rock critic and Bruce Springsteen biographer Dave Marsh died at 76 in Connecticut after a degenerative brain disease, leaving a legacy that helped shape modern rock journalism and Springsteen scholarship through books like Born to Run and Glory Days. His career spanned Creem, Rolling Stone, and SiriusXM hosting, and his passing drew responses of mourning and recognition from Springsteen and fellow journalists who credit him with advancing the cultural conversation around rock music.
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Blue State Flags 17 Schools For Being ‘Racially Imbalanced’
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— Jun 11, 2026
Some Connecticut schools may be forced to reshuffle their student bodies over "racial imbalance."
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Elon Musk Endorses Claim of Mainstream Media Double Standard on Interracial Violence
Elon Musk replied “True” to a post asserting that mainstream media would cover a Black victim beaten by a White mob extensively but ignores the reverse. The claim gained traction on X with mostly supportive reactions highlighting perceived racial bias in crime coverage.
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