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Black CT tech founder builds platform to bridge gap between landlords and tenants

In a field where less than 1% of venture capital funding goes to Black founders, Connecticut entrepreneur Jay Norris is making a name for ...

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Ecuador’s ‘cry for independence’ echoes for all Latinos in CT during celebratory weekend

As Cesar Lopez saw the traditional Andean music and folk dance of the Chimborazo region performed during the Ecuadorian Independence Day celebration on Sunday ...

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8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska

Revised at 3:30 PM EDT on July 30, 2025 Tokyo Early on Wednesday, one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded occurred in Russia’s ...

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The NTSB is set to hold a hearing on the DCA midair collision. Here’s what to know

Washington Six months have passed since a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional flight collided in midair near Washington, D.C., ...

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UCLA reaches $6 million settlement with Jewish students over campus protests

Three Jewish students and a Jewish professor filed a lawsuit against the University of California, Los Angeles, claiming the university violated their civil rights ...

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The U.S. economy rebounds to 3% growth in second quarter — but tariffs skew picture

Updated @ 10:33 AM EDT on July 30, 2025 After slowing down earlier in the year, the U.S. economy expanded this spring. According to ...

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Former WWE boss Vince McMahon is cited for reckless driving in Connecticut crash

A few hours before Hulk Hogan’s death made headlines, former WWE CEO Vince McMahonis was cited as praising the wrestling legend after he was ...

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Greetings from Khartoum, Sudan, where those with the least offer their guests the most

Every week, NPR’s global staff shares experiences from their lives and work around the globe in the series Far-Flung Postcards. A few months after ...

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Trump dashes hopes of a trade deal with India by Aug. 1, announcing 25% tariffs

Updated @ 2:44 PM EDT on July 30, 2025 The United States will start levying 25% tariffs on Indian imports on August 1st, President ...

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CT lawmakers react to Trump administration unfreezing millions approved for local school districts

Following the Trump administration’s decision to release roughly $7 billion in blocked money for K–12 school programs, Connecticut lawmakers are responding with relief and ...

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