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health20 hours ago•36 min saved

CT records third measles case of 2026 tied to travel

Connecticut health officials confirmed the state's third measles case of 2026, a Hartford County adult who recently traveled internationally and was hospitalized; vaccination status is unknown. The case mirrors a national spike, with 2,777 cases reported as of Aug. 20 and most linked to outbreaks and unvaccinated or unknown-status individuals. Connecticut boasts one of the highest MMR vaccination rates (98.6% of kindergarteners with two doses, second in the nation). Officials urge travelers to verify MMR status before international trips, monitor for symptoms for 21 days after exposure, and contact a healthcare provider or use CT WiZ/2-1-1 for information and vaccination records.

via Patch|

#connecticut #health #measles

science20 hours ago•22 min saved

Two Fireballs Light Up Connecticut Sky During Perseids

Two fireballs were spotted over Killingly, Connecticut, during the annual Perseid meteor shower, with witnessing footage captured by Lisa LeBron and her family. The Perseids occur each summer from mid-July to late August, peaking around August 12–13, as Earth passes through dust left by comet Swift-Tuttle, according to NASA.

via New York Post|

#connecticut #meteor-shower #nasa

politics9 days ago•5 min saved

Connecticut Primary Reframes Social Security Push

In Connecticut’s 1st District Democratic primary, Luke Bronin defeated incumbent John Larson, who has led the push to expand Social Security via the Social Security 2100 Act. The bill would boost benefits and extend solvency, financed by lifting the payroll tax cap and taxing higher earners. With the Social Security trust fund projected to run out around 2032, the election outcome could influence the next Congress’s approach to reform, as Bronin argues for broader movement and challenger Amy Chai presents alternative positions.

via CNBC|

#congress #connecticut #payroll-tax-cap

politics14 days ago•12 min saved

Bronin defeats Larson in CT-1 primary, signaling a generational shift in Congress

Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin defeated longtime incumbent Rep. John Larson in Connecticut's 1st District Democratic primary, winning about 53.5% to 34.7% with roughly half the votes counted. The race highlighted a push for generational change and a fresher voice in Congress, aided by heavy outside spending, with Bronin now the clear favorite in November in the safely Democratic district.

via CT Mirror|

#connecticut #democratic-primary #generational-change

politics14 days ago•2 min saved

Bronin defeats Larson in Connecticut primary, signaling a generational shift

Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin defeated Rep. John Larson in Connecticut's Democratic primary, making Larson the seventh incumbent Democrat to lose a primary this year; Bronin ran on generational change and benefited from strong fundraising and party backing.

via Axios|

#connecticut #democratic-primary #incumbents

politics14 days ago•10 min saved

Lamont Clinches CT Democratic Primary, Eyes Third Term

Incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont defeated Josh Elliott by roughly two-thirds in Connecticut’s Democratic primary, a decisive win that keeps Lamont on track for a third term and sets up a November showdown with Republican Ryan Fazio. Elliott ran as a left-leaning challenger pushing higher taxes and a public option, but Lamont’s record—handling the pandemic, generating budget surpluses, and enacting a major tax cut—helped him prevail. The race, CT’s first gubernatorial primary since 1978, highlights intra‑party tensions amid a broader national trend toward establishment incumbents, as Elliott vows to stay engaged in politics and Lamont touts steady, pragmatic governance. Elliott’s campaign included sharp ads, including a controversial “diaper” spot that drew backlash from voters.

via CT Mirror|

#connecticut #democratic-primary #governor

politics14 days ago•3 min saved

Connecticut Democrat Larson Loses Primary, Signaling Generational Shift in Congress

Rep. John Larson, a 14-term Democrat from Connecticut, lost his primary to Luke Bronin, a 47-year-old former Hartford mayor, as voters leaning toward generational change helped Bronin win endorsements and fundraising. The loss marks Larson as the latest incumbent to be unseated this cycle in a year that has seen multiple party members facing primary challenges.

via NBC News|

#congress #connecticut #elections

politics14 days ago•1 min saved

Lamont Projected to Clinch Connecticut Democratic Nomination Over Elliott

Governor Ned Lamont is projected by the Associated Press to win the Democratic nomination over challenger Josh Elliott in Connecticut’s historic primary, with Lamont touting his record on fiscal discipline and early childhood programs while Elliott campaigns on backing working families, and both preparing to face Republican Ryan Fazio in November.

via WFSB|

#connecticut #democratic-nomination #josh-elliott

politics15 days ago•8 min saved

Tuesday primaries test Democratic drift from Wisconsin to Connecticut

Tuesday’s primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina and Connecticut are framed as tests of the Democratic Party’s leftward shift and a push for generational change: Wisconsin’s governor race is led by Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, in a chaotic field; Minnesota’s contests could reshape who rules the state’s Senate and its leadership, with Klobuchar likely to win the Senate nomination; South Carolina’s special Senate primary, buoyed by Trump’s backing, could go to a runoff; Connecticut centers on replacing veteran Rep. John Larson with new voices in a generational clash; and a separate Wisconsin 3rd District race pits a moderate against a progressive, with implications for November.

via cnn.com|

#connecticut #minnesota #politics

politics15 days ago•22 min saved

Bronin Challenges Larson in Connecticut’s Generational Shift

Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin, 47, is challenging 78-year-old Rep. John Larson in a Connecticut Democratic primary, spotlighting Democratic voters’ appetite for generational change. The candidates are ideologically similar, so age and experience are the main differentiators as Bronin promotes youth and renewal while Larson leans on seniority and tenure, reflecting a broader push within the party toward younger leadership.

via The Washington Post|

#bronin #connecticut #democrats

lifestyle17 days ago•12 min saved

Grandparents Next Door: A 725-Sq-Ft Backyard ADU Keeps Family Close in Connecticut

A Connecticut family builds a 725-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Caitlin Swann’s backyard to house her aging parents, creating a cohesive one-bedroom cottage with a mudroom, built-in storage, high-end appliances, a brick fireplace and a porch. Financed by the grandparents, the project was designed to blend with the main house and comply with zoning and flood-zone constraints. The Christies moved in November 2025, enabling daily interactions, shared babysitting, and a close-knit multigenerational setup that Swann calls a blessing.

via Business Insider|

#adu #connecticut #granny-pod

weather28 days ago•4 min saved

Southern New England Braces for Heavy Rain and Flooding

An incoming storm system will bring heavy rain and potential flooding across Southern New England through Wednesday, with a flood watch in effect for parts of Massachusetts and Connecticut. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for western and central Massachusetts today. The heaviest rain is expected this afternoon and early evening, temperatures near 80 before a cooling trend to the 70s, and winds gusting up to 30 mph, with drier conditions returning by the weekend.

via NBC Boston|

#connecticut #flood-watch #heavy-rainfall

us-news1 month ago•24 min saved

Connecticut Son Fatally Bludgeons Father with Baseball Bat, Bodycam Captures Shooting

A 38-year-old man, Robert Jenkins III, is seen on police bodycam violently bludgeoning his 69-year-old father, Robert Jenkins Jr., with a baseball bat on the front lawn of their Meriden home in broad daylight. After Jenkins III refuses to drop the bat, Officer Anthony Offiaeli fires multiple rounds, killing him; the elder Jenkins dies from blunt-force head injuries. Both deaths are ruled homicides. It was not immediately clear whether the officer was placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues. Neighbors described the incident as shocking.

via New York Post|

#bodycam #connecticut #homicide

health1 month ago•2 min saved

Connecticut logs 35 Cyclospora infections, as investigators probe exposures

Connecticut’s Department of Public Health says 12 new cyclosporiasis cases have been confirmed, bringing CT’s total to 35 since May; illness is caused by Cyclospora from contaminated food or water and typically includes watery diarrhea, with onset from two days to two weeks after exposure. It is treatable with antibiotics, though most people recover with rest and hydration. The first case was May 2; of the 35 cases, 22 are US-origin, 5 international, with eight exposures still under investigation. Cyclosporiasis has been reported in 17 states, Michigan reportedly having the highest count as of July 10. DPH urges thorough washing of produce and standard food-safety practices to reduce risk.

via NBC Connecticut|

#connecticut #cyclosporiasis #foodborne-illness

business1 month ago•33 min saved

Connecticut Leaps to 23rd in CNBC's 2026 Top States for Business

Connecticut rose five places to 23rd in CNBC’s 2026 America's Top States for Business rankings, aided by a heavier emphasis on infrastructure and CT’s strong performance in education (4th) and quality of life (5th). The state also ranked well in technology/innovation (19th), business-friendliness (21st), access to capital (23rd) and workforce (25th), while affordability remained a weakness (cost of doing business 40th, cost of living 44th). CNBC evaluated 50 states across 138 metrics; Ohio topped the list, followed by North Carolina (2), Virginia (3), Texas (4) and Minnesota (5). Among New England states, Massachusetts ranked 15th and Connecticut 23rd.

via Hartford Business Journal|

#business #cnbc #connecticut