Live News of Connecticut May 07, 2024

Interstate 95 In Connecticut Reopens After Tanker Fire Incident

Interstate 95 in southwestern Connecticut has reopened to traffic after a gasoline tanker fire damaged an overpass, causing the highway to close in both directions. The busy stretch of I-95, located in Norwalk, just 40 milRead More

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Interstate 95 Bridge Demolition After Fiery Crash

Work crews have commenced the demolition of a bridge damaged in a fiery crash that caused the closure of Interstate 95 in Connecticut for a second consecutive day. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, involving a...Read More

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Indiana Fever Preseason Game Rescheduled For NBA Playoff Conflict

Indiana Fever officials announced a change in the preseason home debut schedule for Caitlin Clark, moving the game against the Atlanta Dream from May 10 to Thursday. This adjustment was necessary due to a scheduling confliRead More

Tanker Fire Damages Bridge, Closes I-95 In Connecticut

A tanker truck carrying gasoline caught fire in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in southwest Connecticut, resulting in the closure of the major traffic artery connecting New England with New York. The incident occurRead More

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USDA Recalls 16,000 Pounds Of Ground Beef Due To E. Coli Concerns

The US Department of Agriculture issued a recall for more than 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef products on Wednesday over fears of potential E. coli contamination. The affected meat items were manufactured by Cargill MeatRead More

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Tanker Explosion Shuts Down Interstate 95 In Connecticut

Interstate 95 in Connecticut faced a major disruption as a tractor-trailer carrying thousands of gallons of gasoline exploded into a massive inferno in Norwalk, leading to the closure of a busy portion of the highway. TheRead More

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Bride-To-Be Injured In Nightclub Shooting Just Weeks Before Wedding

A recent shooting incident at a popular nightclub in downtown Washington, D.C., has left a bride-to-be injured just two weeks before her wedding. The incident occurred at Decades on Connecticut Avenue NW around 11:30 p.m.Read More

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Former LSU Star Alexis Morris Pursuing Basketball Dreams

Former LSU star Alexis Morris, who was drafted by the Connecticut Sun after winning the national title in 2023 but was subsequently cut, is determined to pursue her dream of playing in the WNBA. Despite not...Read More

Gabby Douglas Makes Gymnastics Comeback, Eyes Paris Olympics

Gabby Douglas, the trailblazing gymnast who made history as the first Black woman to win the Olympic all-around title in 2012, has officially returned to the sport after an eight-year hiatus. Competing at the American ClasRead More

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Student Protests Escalate At Universities Across U.S.

Students across universities in the U.S. are engaged in protests against the Israel-Hamas war, with some demonstrations turning confrontational. At Columbia University, negotiations are ongoing with a pro-Palestinian studeRead More

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Multiple Injured In Nightclub Shooting In Washington, D.C.

On Friday night, a shooting incident occurred inside a nightclub located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The Metropolitan Police Department swiftly responded to the situation, which unfolded in the 12Read More

Alexander Payne To Direct Documentary On Film Scholar Jeanine Basinger

Renowned filmmaker Alexander Payne is set to make his documentary directorial debut with a feature about trailblazing film scholar Jeanine Basinger. The documentary will delve into Basinger's remarkable journey from a moviRead More

Connecticut Senate Passes Landmark AI Bias Legislation

The Connecticut Senate moved forward on Wednesday with a significant legislative proposal aimed at addressing bias in artificial intelligence decision-making and safeguarding individuals from potential harm, such as manipuRead More

Connecticut Governor Lamont Faces Backlash For Illegal Tree Cutting

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is under scrutiny for allegedly chopping down over 180 trees in a protected wetland area behind his Greenwich home. The 70-year-old Democrat reportedly violated wetland regulations by cuttinRead More

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Activist Groups Plan Anti-Israel Protests At Multiple Universities

Following anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, UC Berkeley, and Yale, additional activist groups have been inspired to organize their own resistance movements, prompting schools in California, Texas, and Maryland tRead More

Connecticut And New Jersey Residents Challenge New York Tax Law

Telecommuting has become a permanent alternative for many employees of New York-based companies in Connecticut and New Jersey, raising questions about why they are still required to pay personal income tax to New York. InRead More

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16 Arrested At Yale Protest Over Divestment From Military Manufacturers

At least 16 people, including some students, have been arrested following a protest on Yale University's campus in Connecticut. The police blocked off entrances during their response to the demonstration. The protest, ledRead More

16 Arrested At Yale University Protest

On Monday morning, it was reported that at least 16 individuals, including some students, were arrested following a protest on Yale University's campus in Connecticut. The incident occurred when police blocked off entranceRead More

Caitlin Clark's WNBA Debut As Olympic Team Tryout

Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time scoring leader, will use her early play in the WNBA as an opportunity to vie for a spot on the U.S. Olympic women's basketball team for the upcoming Paris...Read More

Maryland Teen Arrested For School Shooting Plot

A Maryland teenager was arrested after law enforcement officials uncovered a plot to commit school shootings, officials said Friday. Andrea Ye, 18, of Rockville, who goes by Alex, allegedly wrote a 129-page manifesto detaiRead More

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