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Sports media world supports Dan Orlovsky after ‘unimaginable tragedy’: ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky announced a sudden death in his family, and his colleagues ...
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Czechia Has Pulled Out Of Next Year's Eurovision Song Contest: Czech broadcaster ČT has confirmed it won’t send an act to Eurovision next year ...
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/eurovision-song-contest-2027-czechia_uk_6ac4c0bde4b028b057c9217c
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut said the Pentagon denied him access to the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar during a visit to the Middle East ... Show more
A Connecticut lawmaker told Newsweek a Danbury demonstration featuring a “Keep New England White” banner was intended to “intimidate people.”
Georgia’s leading scorer ruled out for Alabama game: No. 6 Alabama is set to face No. 2 Georgia on Saturday (6:30 p.m. CT, ABC) at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
al.com/alabamafootball/2026/10/georgias-leading-scorer-ruled-out-for-alabama-game.html
The past 13 months for the Connecticut Sun and their fans have been ones of confusion and heartache, from the franchise's relocation to little wins ... Show more
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Olivia Rodrigo’s dress melts off her body onstage during 'Unraveled Tour' concert in Connecticut
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Rhein-Hunsrück - | The Column: After a Long Wait, the Doctor's Appointment Falls Through
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She went to the hospital for a broken ankle. Why did she end up dead?: Dale Alice Martin, 21, was accidentally given a lethal dose of painkillers after she was ...
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"After this weekend on Black Twitter, I don't want to do that to Dan Orlovsky, he got enough to worry about" – Chris Canty
Florida State ‘looking into’ possibility of re-hiring Jimbo Fisher, report says: Fisher left Seminoles after 2017 season for Texas A&M
al.com/sports/2026/09/florida-state-looking-into-possibility-of-re-hiring-jimbo-fisher-report-says.html
"Why do you love quarterbacks who haven't done it versus those who have? Why do you love Herbert… why do you not love Hurts?" – Evan Cohen to ... Show more
Greek City Times Sep 21
Connecticut official convicted of bribery says he is in Greece and still claims a political plot
greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/21/kosta-diamantis-greece-fugitive-bribery-sentencing/
Heavy rain flooded streets and inundated cars in Westport, Connecticut, as local officials urged residents to remain home while emergency crews responded to ... Show more
First Democracy Festival in Zweibrücken: Many participants, many guests: The colorful event on the school grounds of the Helmholtz Gymnasium was well received.
saarbruecker-zeitung.de/pm/zweibruecken/erstes-demokratiefest-in-zweibruecken_aid-153969623
First Democracy Festival on Saturday, August 29th in Zweibrücken: 50 stalls and other activities are on the program. Malu Dreyer and Raphael Holzdeppe are also ...
saarbruecker-zeitung.de/pm/zweibruecken/erstes-demokratiefest-am-samstag-29-august-in-zweibruecken_aid-153904845
ICE Agents Invade Danbury, Connecticut, Kidnapping Parents From School Bus Stops: Danbury has seen mass protest and growing mutual aid efforts in response to the ...
democracynow.org/2026/9/4/danbury_ct_ice_crackdown_resistance
Bridal Guide Sep 05
Real Wedding: A Modern Waterfront Celebration on the Connecticut Coast - Bridal Guide
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Nick Wright slams Dan Orlovsky’s ‘unacceptable’ take on Matthew Stafford: Nick Wright is critical of Dan Orlovsky, saying Matthew Stafford winning a Super Bowl ...
awfulannouncing.com/nfl/nick-wright-dan-orlovsky-matthew-stafford-top-five-quarterback.html
athlonsports.com Aug 24
Dan Orlovsky Urged Browns to Start Shedeur Sanders Before Deshaun Watson Announcement
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Key FactsReport names Watson Browns starter over Sanders
Aug 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bleacherreport.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bleacherreport.com
- Deshaun Watson was named the starter over Shedeur Sanders on Monday for the September 13 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to ESPN reporter Adam Schefter.
- In the first preseason game against Chicago, Watson completed 11 of 15 passes for 126 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, while Sanders went 6 of 11 for 79 yards with no touchdowns and one interception.
- Sanders went 3-4 in seven starts as a rookie and recorded seven touchdown passes, 10 interceptions and an 18.9 QBR.
- Watson has made only 19 starts since joining Cleveland before the 2022 season because of a combination of suspension and injuries, and 2026 is set to be the final season of his five-year, $230 million contract.
We'll have it set for Jacksonville.— Todd Monken, Browns head coach, told reporters he planned to finalize the quarterback depth chart by training camp and have it ready for the Jacksonville game.
Clark, Mitchell combine for 68 in Fever's blowout win over Sun - ESPN: Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell dominated the action for the Fever, lighting up the Sun ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/49758105/clark-mitchell-combine-68-fever-blowout-win-sun
Sugar tax: Zero-calorie drinks are also to be taxed: The German government originally intended the sugar tax to offset spending in the healthcare system ...
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Key FactsKlingbeil rules out sugar tax on zero drinks
Aug 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- Klingbeil said action was needed to address the effects of high sugar consumption, adding that the coalition had decided on a sugar tax whose details were being prepared.
- Under the preliminary framework paper, beverages containing sugar and/or sweeteners, as well as related granules, would be covered, while 100-percent fruit juices and pure milk would be exempt.
- Revenue from soft drinks is estimated at around two billion euros a year, compared with 650 million euros earmarked for statutory health insurance stabilisation in 2027 and at least 450 million euros from 2028.
- The Agriculture Ministry lodged a formal reservation, while consumer protection groups supported including added sweeteners and called for the revenue to be used for nutrition prevention.
I won't do that. That won't happen.— Lars Klingbeil, Instagram statement responding to plans for a sugar tax on zero-sugar drinks
athlonsports.com Aug 19
WNBA to Punish Kelsey Mitchell After Heated Moment With Marina Mabrey
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Democratic voters are making clear they just want change: Results in Democratic primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Connecticut have reiterated that Democratic ...
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Liberal Stalwart Pushed Out Of Congress In Connecticut Primary: Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin defeated 78-year-old Rep. John Larson.
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Key FactsLuke Bronin Defeats John Larson in Connecticut Primary
Aug 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- Bronin defeated Larson on Tuesday night, becoming the fourth challenger this year to beat a significantly older Democratic incumbent in a primary.
- The 47-year-old Bronin served two terms as mayor, worked at the U.S. Treasury Department under Barack Obama and served in Afghanistan as a U.S. Navy Reserve member.
- With support from the VoteVets super PAC, Bronin was able to outspend Larson and his allies on television advertising.
- Larson became the 11th U.S. House incumbent to lose a primary this election cycle, a historically high number.
Court cuts US$50M judgment against Infowars’ Alex Jones over falsely labelling Newtown killings a hoax
ctvnews.ca/world/article/court-cuts-us50m-judgment-against-infowars-alex-jones-over-falsely-labelling-newtown-killings-a-hoax/
Key FactsTexas appeals court cuts damages against Alex Jones
Aug 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- The unanimous ruling by the Texas Third Court of Appeals left more than $4.1 million in compensatory damages for parents Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis intact.
- More than $45 million in additional punitive damages was reduced to $1.5 million under the state’s $750,000 cap for each plaintiff.
- The ruling does not affect the $1.25 billion Connecticut judgment, and Jones has made no payments despite his appeals and the attempt to liquidate his company, according to the report.
- Jones said he would continue appealing to the Texas Supreme Court, while the parents’ attorney called the decision irrelevant because it affects only two of the 19 claims they share.
100% real.— Alex Jones, during the trial, conceded that the Sandy Hook attack was 100% real and that he lied about it.
Longest-serving prisoner in US history dies at 101 — after dodging death penalty 8 times
nypost.com/2026/08/20/us-news/longest-serving-prisoner-in-us-history-dies-at-101-after-dodging-death-penalty-8-times/
Find Us At Maker Faire Bay Area's 20th Anniversary Celebration: What can you build with CircuitPython, Bluetooth® LE and a little c...
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Trump sues Conn., Vt., and New York over in-state tuition for migrants - The Boston Globe
bostonglobe.com/2026/08/11/nation/trump-immigration-tuition-lawsuit/
Exclusive | Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax has a winner — Greenwich, CT, where condos just hit $12M for the first time ever
nypost.com/2026/08/14/real-estate/greenwich-connecticut-condos-reach-record-12-million-for-the-first-time/
Tempo all-star Marina Mabrey shares frustration with Rogers Wi-Fi: ‘It literally doesn’t work’
thestar.com/sports/tempo/tempo-all-star-star-marina-mabrey-shares-frustration-with-rogers-wi-fi-it-literally-doesnt-work/article_500dd5e7-3553-45ae-8734-9d80eeb234c5.html
"It's the easiest place to play quarterback in the NFC outside of the Los Angeles Rams."
—Dan Orlovsky on Kyler Murray getting named QB1 over ... Show more
Billionaire Cash Helps 'Empty Suit' Luke Bronin Defeat Top Social Security Champion John Larson
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Paid articlePaywallDem Senator Spots Exactly Why Republicans Are So ‘Eager’ To Vilify Fauci: Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) dubbed the contentious hearing “one of the darkest ...
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Brittney Griner files for divorce from wife who fought to free her from Russian custody
nypost.com/2026/07/31/sports/brittney-griner-files-for-divorce-from-wife/
Judge blocks New York law banning federal agents wearing masks: A federal judge has ruled that New York can’t ban federal agents from wearing face coverings ...
apnews.com/article/new-york-ice-face-covering-lawsuit-d3c81d991c8d357400318291d5a8fb60
athlonsports.com Aug 05
WNBA to Punish Aneesah Morrow After First Game With Toronto Tempo: Aneesah Morrow made her Toronto Tempo debut on Tuesday after being traded by the Connecticut ...
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Key FactsAneesah Morrow Faces $500 Fine After Toronto Tempo Debut
Aug 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: athlonsports.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: athlonsports.com
- The Connecticut Sun sent Morrow to Toronto a few days before the WNBA trade deadline and received forward Maria Kliundikova and Toronto’s 2028 second-round pick.
- Toronto lost 92–82 to the Golden State Valkyries in her debut, while Morrow posted eight points, five rebounds and one block in 16 minutes.
- According to Savanna Hamilton of CBC, Morrow’s elbow contact with Kayla Thornton in the third quarter was initially called a common foul before a review upgraded it to a Flagrant 1.
- The WNBA imposes a $500 fine for a Flagrant 1 point, while a player receives a one-game suspension upon reaching four flagrant points.
Harvard Five Architect Landis Gores’s Connecticut Home Hits the Market for $3 Million
robbreport.com/shelter/homes-for-sale/landis-gores-new-canaan-home-for-sale-1238507242/
A new bigfoot sighting in Connecticut has believers in a frenzy.
Bigfoot Field Researchers Organisation founder, Matt Moneymaker reveals if he thinks the ... Show more
The Connecticut Sun have traded F Aneesah Morrow to the Toronto Tempo for the rights to Forward Maria Kliundikova and a 2028 second round pick ... Show more
athlonsports.com Jul 24
WNBA to Punish Caitlin Clark After Indiana Fever-Connecticut Sun Game
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athlonsports.com Jul 24
Caitlin Clark Reveals Saniya Rivers' Message That Triggered 'Scoreboard' Trash Talk
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athlonsports.com Jul 24
'I'm Never Tolerating Disrespect': Saniya Rivers Addresses Caitlin Clark Incident
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Key FactsJones leads Team Spoon to Chicago All-Star victory
Jul 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ocregister.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ocregister.com
- Jonquel Jones records 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists and is named the game’s Most Valuable Player.
- The 32-year-old New York Liberty center is the first player with MVP awards for the league, WNBA Finals, Commissioner’s Cup and All-Star Game.
- Nneka Ogwumike scores 11 points and surpasses Maya Moore, who previously held the record with 119 All-Star points.
- The Chicago game draws 19,783 spectators to the United Center, a record for the event.
Last year really stunk being in our home city, you never want to miss that for the fans.— Caitlin Clark, during postgame remarks after Team Spoon defeated Team Coop in the WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago
"I am completely against pedicures for dudes. You're a dude, you're not supposed to get pedicures" – Dan Orlovsky
Sona 2026 Highlights: President Marcos' State of the Nation Address: Get live updates on SONA 2026 as President Marcos delivers the State of the Nation ...
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Toronto Tempo all-star Marina Mabrey to compete in WNBA three-point contest: Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey will compete in the WNBA’s three-point contest at ...
cp24.com/news/sports/2026/07/22/toronto-tempo-all-star-marina-mabrey-to-compete-in-wnba-three-point-contest/
How to get tickets for President Donald Trump's Monday, July 27 rally at General Motors' Milford Proving Ground. See link below ⬇️
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Ticket information now available for Trump rally in Milford
Ticket information now available for Trump rally in Milford
Reeve breaks WNBA record for coaching wins as Lynx beat Sun 86-80: Kayla McBride scored 23 points, and Minnesota beat the Connecticut Sun 86-80 to give Lynx ...
apnews.com/article/lynx-sun-score-a74b38a9c245622acfa36bc72b253b7e
House Dem Blasts 'Demented' GOP Senator Over Election Fraud Claims: Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) laid into the MAGA Republican for doubling down on the president’s ...
huffpost.com/entry/jim-himes-blasts-tommy-tuberville-over-election-fraud-claims-demented_n_6a5bd7f6e4b0dbc76587a5ee
At Age 103, O&G Industries Still Is Next-Gen Contractor: Connecticut-based O&G Industries Inc. has built strong business and market diversity and touts both ...
enr.com/articles/63337-at-age-103-o-and-g-industries-still-is-next-gen-contractor
Caitlin Clark received her seventh technical foul of the season for chirping back-and-forth with the Sun's Saniya Rivers ... Show more
Newington Green Islington roof collapse - Man arrested: A man has been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery after reports of a roof collapse at Newington ...
london-now.co.uk/news/26410615.newington-green-islington-roof-collapse---man-arrested/
Lightning streaks behind stunned concert crowd in Ridgefield : The strike happened during a concert in Ridgefield Wednesday.
oregonlive.com/weather/2026/07/lightning-streaks-behind-stunned-concert-crowd-in-ridgefield.html
Horrifying bodycam footage shows Connecticut son beating dad to death with baseball bat outside home before cops shoot him
nypost.com/2026/07/23/us-news/horrifying-connecticut-police-bodycam-footage-shows-crazed-robert-jenkins-iii-bludgeoning-his-dad-to-death-with-baseball-bat-outside-their-home/
'Explosive diarrhea' outbreak source remains a mystery: Experts say there were likely multiple points of contamination in the US food supply - complicating ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cm2jl23k2l2o
WATCH: WNBA player ejected for throwing shoe at Toronto Tempo star Marina Mabrey: New York Liberty’s Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was ejected for throwing the ...
torontosun.com/wnba/watch-laney-hamilton-ejected-throwing-shoe-tempo-marina-mabrey
What a good boy! A family's husky in Connecticut stepped in to save a child after a bear charged across their lawn.
The owner said he would reward the ... Show more
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ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Paramount could soon ditch Hollywood headquarters and head out of state under Trump-allied new owner: report
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Key FactsFederal Judge Halts $81B Paramount-Warner Merger
Jul 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- A federal judge ordered a pause on the $81 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery for at least two weeks.
- Twelve states, led by California, filed a lawsuit claiming the merger would reduce competition and limit consumer choices.
- The court granted a temporary restraining order to allow more time for legal review before the deal can proceed.
- This merger would combine two major Hollywood studios along with numerous streaming services and media properties.
"This is a critical first win in our case to ensure this megamerger never sees the light of day," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement following Monday’s order. "History tells the tale of what happens when a few people have great power over markets that are central to Americans’ lives: fewer opportunities for more people, worse products and services for all people."— Rob Bonta, California Attorney General, in a statement after Monday’s order.
athlonsports.com Jul 14
Final Injury Report for Fire-Sun: Will Brittney Griner, Aneesah Morrow Play?: The Connecticut Sun may be without multiple key players in Tuesday night’s game ...
athlonsports.com/wnba/connecticut-sun/final-injury-report-for-fire-sun-will-brittney-griner-aneesah-morrow-play
Marina Mabrey’s FIFTH 30-point game this year is more than she had in her ENITRE career 🔥
The Globe and Mail Jun 30
Supreme Court allows states to ban transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-supreme-court-upholds-state-laws-banning-transgender-girls-school/
Key FactsSupreme Court Confirms Citizenship and Transgender Sports Bans
Jun 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The Supreme Court struck down Trump's executive order, affirming that anyone born in the U.S. is automatically a citizen regardless of parental immigration status.
- By a 6-3 vote, the Court permitted states to prohibit transgender female athletes from participating in girls' sports teams, marking a setback for LGBTQ rights.
- Justice Kavanaugh’s opinion introduced a standard that could enable future legal challenges against discrimination toward transgender individuals by governments.
- The Court also removed a decades-old limit on coordinated political spending by parties, potentially altering the landscape of campaign finance.
Supreme Court will review bans on semiautomatic rifles like AR-15: A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic ...
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-assault-weapons-ban-ar15-a362863265ba8630e71068fe5b75bb8e
Trump's State Fair Compared To Fyre Festival: Well, Trump isn't going to like this.
buzzfeed.com/alexalisitza/internet-compares-american-fair-fyre-festival
Jail for 2 men who drove up to 203kmh on CTE, leading to crash in Stamford Road: Two drivers received jail sentences for a dangerous high-speed joyride on the ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/jail-for-2-men-who-drove-up-to-203kmh-along-cte-leading-to-crash-along-stamford-rd
Orioles super fan Shelton Adams is honored for attending his 2,000th Orioles home game since 1982. The Orioles awarded him with a pin and then he got the ... Show more
After the change of power in Rhineland-Palatinate: Alexander Schweitzer resigns from "Former Prime Minister's Office"
rhein-zeitung.de/rheinland-pfalz/alexander-schweitzer-verzichtet-auf-alt-mp-buero_arid-4137822.html
SCOTUS to hear case that could overturn California assault weapons ban: A ruling overturning laws in Connecticut and Illinois would also apply to California’s ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/supreme-court-assault-weapons-ban-22327178.php
athlonsports.com Jul 08
Marina Mabrey Sends Clear Message Before WNBA Punishment
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Minimum wage would go to $25 an hour under a new proposal from a Democratic Senator.
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, introduced legislation Thursday that ... Show more
Minimum wage would go to $25 under new proposal
Minimum wage would go to $25 under new proposal
OpinionOpinion: Trump administration seeks to redefine church and state: The separation of church and state is what empowers the practice of all faiths in America.
expressnews.com/opinion/editorial/article/church-state-america-texas-22335929.php
Pennsylvania skipping Trump state fair celebration: Pennsylvania is the latest Democratic-led state to say it is skipping “The Great American State Fair” ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5942160-trump-administration-great-american-state-fair-pennsylvania/
people.com Jun 24
🔗: people.com/mom-and-son-identified-after-buyer-finds-skeletal-remains-inside-foreclosed-home-12004704? A mother and her 22-year-old son have been identified after three sets of human remains were found by the buyer of a foreclosed home in Connecticut ... Show more
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