DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following news: * * * A Hero Americans Must Never Forget * Reflecting on Nathan Hale (1755-1776). Have you ever received a letter that changed your life? On July 4, 1775, a full year before the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, a 20-year-old Connecticut man named Nathan Hale received such a letter. It was from his Yale classmate Benjamin Tallmadge, who was on more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Antiques and Art Dealer Charged with Money Laundering and Theft Offenses David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Thomas Demeo, Acting Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England, today announced that DAVID L. JOHNSON, 66, of Greenwich, has been charged in a five-count indictm more PR

ORANGE, Connecticut, Dec. 17 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Avangrid Hosts Fourth Annual Energy Innovation Hackathon 181 students from 16 leading universities from across the United States competed for a chance to win cash prizes in the 32-hour competition. * Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, celebrated future leaders in the energy industry at its fourth annual Energy Innovation Hackathon, reinforcing Avangr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Applauds Final Passage of National Defense Authorization Bill with Wins for Connecticut * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) welcomed Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, Blumenthal championed a number of provisions in the NDAA that promote U.S. national securit more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Applauds Reforms Included in NDAA to Support Sexual Assault Survivors in the Coast Guard * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, applauded Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes seve more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Calls for Dramatic Increase in Funding for Comprehensive Hate Crime Prevention * [WASHINGTON, DC] - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote the Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Chairs and Ranking Members of its Subcommittees on Homeland Security and Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies calling for a dramatic increase in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Demands Noem Rescind "Heinous Policy" on Hate Symbols * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, following reporting that the U.S. Coast Guard has allowed a new policy to take effect that no longer prohibits nor classifies swastikas and nooses as hate symbols, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem demanding that she "revoke this policy and ma more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal statement on Senate Confirmation of Trump Loyalist John Bartrum to Lead VA's Health Care System * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released a statement on the Senate's confirmation of John Bartrum to be the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Under Secretary for Health. Bartrum has served as a senior advisor t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on Dec. 19, 2025: * * * Blumenthal Statement on Senate Confirmation of Trump Loyalist John Bartrum to Lead VA's Health Care System Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released a statement on the Senate's confirmation of John Bartrum to be the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Under Secretary for Healt more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Statement on the DOJ's Failure to Release the Full Epstein Files as Demanded by Survivors, Required by Law * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement in response to response to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's statement on Fox News that the Department of Justice will not release  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news: * * * Blumenthal Statement on Trump VA's Plan to Eliminate More Than 35,000 Health Care Jobs Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released a statement following reporting from The Washington Post detailing the Trump Administration's plan to eliminate as many as 35,000 health care jobs at the Department  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Ross Lead Bicameral Legislation to Shine Light on Supreme Court Shadow Docket Decisions * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Deborah Ross (D-NC) introduced bicameral legislation establishing transparency in decisions on the Supreme Court's emergency docket, also known as the "shadow docket." The Shadow Docket Sunlight Act require more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Blumenthal, Schumer & Colleagues Call on Independent Watchdog to Investigate Impact of Republicans' Health Care-Cutting Agenda on Veterans & Their Families Senators call on Government Accountability Office to examine impact on veterans from Republican health care cuts and skyrocketing health care premiums. * Senate Vetera more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Schumer & Colleagues Call on Independent Watchdog to Investigate Impact of Republicans' Health Care-Cutting Agenda on Veterans & their Families * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) today led a group of 26 of their colleagues in a letter calling on the Government Acc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Senators Demand Answers on Trump VA's Plan to Eliminate Tens of Thousands of Health Care Jobs * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today led a group of 37 of his colleagues demanding answers about the Trump Administration's plans to eliminate as many as 35,000 jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This fol more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on Dec. 19, 2025: * * * Blumenthal, Senators Demand Answers on Trump VA's Plan to Eliminate Tens of Thousands of Health Care Jobs Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today led a group of 37 of his colleagues demanding answers about the Trump Administration's plans to eliminate as many as 35,000 jobs at the De more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Tenney, Cornyn, & Larson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Rights of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Claudia Tenney (R-NY) today introduced the Essential Caregivers Act, bipartisan legislation that reaffirms and enforces the right of all residents in long-term care facilities to more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Kim Reintroduce the Federal Firearm Licensing Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced the Federal Firearm Licensing Act, legislation that would require individuals to obtain a federal firearm license before purchasing or receiving a firearm. Studies show that states that have en more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR, CAIR-CT, CAIR-MA Extend Condolences to Families of Brown University Student Victims, Prayers for Full Recovery of Injured * The National office (CAIR) and the Massachusetts and Connecticut chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) today extended condolences to the families and loved ones of Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov and Ella Cook, who w more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Connecticut Man Sentenced to 30 Months' Imprisonment for Role in $7.8 Million Health Care Fraud and Kickback Scheme A Connecticut man was sentenced yesterday to 30 months' imprisonment for his role in a multimillion-dollar durable medical equipment (DME) health care fraud and kickback scheme, Senior Counsel Philip Lamparello announced. Jesse  more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Connecticut Resident Sentenced To 37 Months In Prison For Fraudulently Obtaining $1.2 Million In Unclaimed Property HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Henry J. White, Jr, age 75, of Connecticut, was sentenced by United States District Judge Karoline Mehalchick to more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney Statement After Coast Guard Allows Its Official Policy Manual to No longer Classify Nooses and Swastikas as Hate Symbols * NORWICH, CT - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Coast Guard allowed its official policy manual (link is external) to characterize nooses and swastikas as "potential divisive" rather than the pre-existing declarat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney Statement on Bondi Beach Terror Attack * NORWICH, CT - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney, Co-Chair of the Congressional Friends of Australia Caucus, released the following statement on the December 14 th mass shooting in Sydney, Australia targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach. "The Bondi Beach shooting at a Hanukkah celebration is an appalling vicious hate crime. Australian Pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney: Congress Can No Longer Turn Deaf Ear to Americans Getting Hit with Skyrocketing Health Care Costs * NORWICH, CT - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives discharge petition (link is external) on a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits reached the required 218 signatures to force a vote on the House fl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Credit unions understand impact is made through cooperation * The credit union movement endures because it understands the importance of cooperation, not competition. Credit Union League of Connecticut President/CEO Bruce Adams wrote in CUToday that collaboration on the national and state level may not be flashy, but demonstrates the kind of unity that gets things done. While leag more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro and Krishnamoorthi Lead Letter to Homeland Security & CBP Urging Stronger Enforcement of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8), Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the U.S. and the Chinese Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on $12 Billion Farm Bailout Trump Policies Made Necessary * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement regarding the $12 billion in relief for American famers that was made necessary by President Trump's trade policies: "I have always stood with American farmers, and I will do everything in my power to ensure that small, family, more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats on the Gang of Eight to Hegseth: Release the Video Today, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Se more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Driven by strong November viewership, ESPN earns third straight month of year-over-year audience growth for weekday studio programming * * November's success follows high-performing October and September viewership * Nearly all ESPN daily studio shows posted year-over-year audience growth in November ESPN's weekday studio shows had a strong November showing with  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * New E60 special explores transformation of college athletics into high-stakes marketplace * In a new ESPN E60 special, Jeremy Schaap unpacks the seismic shift that has transformed college athletics from an amateur ideal into a high-stakes marketplace. Paid to Play: Understanding College Sports in 2025 debuts Sunday, Dec. 28, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, streaming on the ES more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and The Heisman Trophy Trust Extend Exclusive Media Rights Agreement * ESPN has reached a new multi-year agreement with The Heisman Trophy Trust to remain the exclusive home of the Heisman Trophy Ceremony. ESPN televised the 91st annual Heisman Trophy Ceremony Presented by Nissan on Saturday, Dec. 13, with ABC broadcasting the event for the first time. The 2025 He more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN begins next phase in direct-to-consumer marketing with new creative, collaborations & more * ESPN is rolling out the next phase of marketing its direct-to-consumer (DTC) service with a fully integrated marketing campaign inclusive of fresh creative, new collaborations and unique offerings. The new campaign - 'Always in Season' - is meant to showcase why it's alw more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN blankets the College Football Playoff with live studio programming across First Round campus sites and Bristol HQ * * ESPN boasts live, on-site studio programming from Oklahoma, Ole Miss and Texas A&M * Multiple studio sets and networks anchoring in both College Station and Norman * Pat McAfee's Kicking Contest live from inside Kyle Field * College GameD more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents star-studded five-game NBA Christmas Day slate across ESPN and Disney platforms * * Inside the NBA : The legendary crew of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal make their Christmas Day studio debut, providing signature pregame analysis and commentary throughout the day; * Christmas stars: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN serves up NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Semifinals and Championship, Dec. 18 & 21 * * Kansas City field consists of No. 1 Kentucky, No. 1 Pitt, No. 3 Texas A&M and No. 3 Wisconsin * Championship broadcast live on ABC for the third straight year; semifinals slated for ESPN, Thu., Dec. 18 * All matches will also stream on the ESPN App It all comes down more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to debut 'MNF Playbook with Next Gen Stats' Dec. 22, an NFL data-cast aimed at avid fans; Complements Monday Night Football and ESPN NFL postseason slate * * New analytics-powered viewing experience built for avid NFL fans; features live probabilities, advanced metrics and AI-driven insights * Debuts Week 16 of MNF with 49ers-Colts on Dec. 22 on ESPN2 and ESPN more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's signature MegaCast presentation returns for College Football Playoff First Round Presented by Allstate * * ESPN will deliver more than a dozen MegaCast presentations for the two First Round matchups on ESPN networks * Field Pass with The Pat McAfee Show returns for No. 10 Miami at No. 7 Texas A&M on ESPN2, featuring McAfee and his Thunderdome crew live from  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (TNSFR) -- Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford, Connecticut, submitted a petition to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration requesting an exemption from specific safety testing regulations for the PW4000-112 engine. The request targets federal mandates governing how engine manufacturers prove their hardware can withstand catastrophic internal failures. The filing focuses on requirements found in 14 CFR 33.94(a)(1), which dictates blade containment  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Farmington Man Who Threatened to Kill Public Officials is Sentenced David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that KASEY CHARLES HAWORTH, 30, of Farmington, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to approximately 25 months of imprisonment, time already served, and t more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 15 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * FYRE Showcase Highlights First-Year Research and Artistry Southern Connecticut State University hosted its annual First-Year Research and Artistry Experience (FYRE) this fall, featuring poster presentations and creative work from students across academic divisions. The week-long event concluded with several awards recognizing outstanding projects and contributions from first-year students more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 17 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner HR Survey Finds 65% of Employees are Excited to use AI at Work Gartner Identifies Three Actions for CHROs to Reframe AI Deployment for Enhanced Business Value * Sixty-five percent of employees said they are excited about using AI at work, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. While C-suite more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 17 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Identifies the Companies to Beat in the AI Vendor Race New Research Reports Examine Nearly 30 AI Technology Races, Highlighting the Current Frontrunner Companies in Key Segments * As AI vendor race competition heats up, Gartner, Inc., has identified the Companies to Beat in nearly 30 AI technology races across five categories. "The Company to  more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 18 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Survey Reveals Only 20% of Legal Matters Sent to Outside Counsel Stay Within Budget Range General Counsel Should Work to Drive Better Cost-Effectiveness Through Active Matter Management * In-house lawyers report that total cost of matters sent to outside counsel fall within the planned budget scope only one-fifth of the time, according more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 17 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following Q&A on Dec. 16, 2025, with Chief of Research Brad Fager: * * * Customer Service and Support Leaders Must Prioritize Blending Human Strengths with AI Intelligence in 2026 * As the customer service landscape rapidly evolves, customer service and support leaders are focusing on how AI can help advance their priorities for 2026 and beyond. From enhancing customer experience to more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Leads Bill to Sunset Section 230 Immunity, Protect Americans Online * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut), Ashley Moody (R-Florida) and Peter Welch (D more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham, Blumenthal Introduce Resolution Calling on Trump Administration to Seize Shadow Fleet Vessels That Transport Sanctioned Russian Oil * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) introduced a resolution calling on the Trump Administration to seize ships carrying sanctioned Russian oil. These ships, known as "shadow fleet" vessel more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Greenwich Investment Advisor Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Thomas Demeo, Acting Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England, and P.J. O'Brien, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, today an more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes Spoke on the House Floor About Extending the Affordable Care Act Tax Credits * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) spoke on the House floor, urging Congress to defeat a misguided Republican bill and to consider a clean, three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits before they expire at the end of the year. These efforts failed i more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes, Omar Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Free School Lunch * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05), introduced the School Modernization and Efficient Access to Lunches for Students (MEALS) Act. This legislation aims to create greater access to free school meals b more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Himes, Garbarino Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Veteran Suicide * Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT-04) and Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) reintroduced the Veteran Suicide Prevention Act, legislation that directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a comprehensive review of veteran suicides and identify gaps in care, prescribing practices, and dat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Himes, Meeks, Smith, Thompson, Crow & Omar Issue Statement Following House War Powers Resolution Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Permanent  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI Video: Blumenthal & Education Leaders Discuss How Veterans are Harmed by the Trump Administration's Dismantling of Department of Education * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke at a spotlight forum on the Trump Administration's dangerous effort to dismantle the Department of Education, highlighting how efforts negatively impact our more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 (TNSxrep) -- Information Services Group (ISG), Stamford, Connecticut, released a research detailing how enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is undergoing a significant transformation through the integration of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The firm's Buyers Guides for Enterprise Resource Planning indicate that the migration to cloud-native architectures combined with generative AI and agentic systems is making these core business platforms more adaptabl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 (TNSrpt) -- Information Services Group (ISG), Stamford, Connecticut, released a research report detailing how insurance enterprises are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence to bolster agility and operational excellence. The 2025 ISG Provider Lens report finds that insurers are reassessing their operating structures to confront rising inflation, climate-related risks, and cyber threats while meeting the demands of digital-first consumers. A director of insurance a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (TNSxrep) -- Information Services Group (ISG), Stamford, Connecticut, published a research report on U.S. enterprises, finding they are increasingly implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public cloud environments to boost productivity and efficiency in core business operations. The 2025 ISG Provider Lens Multi Public Cloud Services report for the U.S. details how organizations are leveraging cloud-native AI tools to modernize data pipelines, automate workflows, and red more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Jewish Senate Democrats Statement on Deadly Attack on Sydney's Jewish Community on First Night of Hanukkah * [Washington, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal today joined Jewish members of the Senate Democratic Caucus in issuing a statement in reaction to the murder of 15 people in Sydney, Australia at a menorah lighting on the first night of Hanukkah. The statement is signed by Blum more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * LALIGA, Bundesliga and Eredivisie on ESPN networks this weekend ahead of the winter break * Villarreal-FC Barcelona in top three LALIGA matchup, live on ESPN Deportes and the ESPN App on Sunday Ahead of the LALIGA winter break, FC Barcelona travels to Estadio de la Ceramica to face Villarreal in a matchup between the top three clubs on ESPN Deportes and ESPN+, Sunday more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Langer Graduate Student Symposium showcases depth, breadth of Chemical & Environmental Engineering at Yale Graduate students in Chemical & Environmental Engineering held the annual 2025 Robert M. Langer Graduate Student Symposium on Dec. 12, showcasing their research in tracking aerosol-based pathogen exposure biotechnology, mechanisms for designing next generation energy materials, engineering of novel polyme more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Announces Comprehensive Bill to Prepare America's Workforce for AI Future * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the introduction of the Workforce of the Future Act with Reps. Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-05) and LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), to better prepare workers, teachers, and students for a changing workforce and identify how artificial intelligence (AI) and emerg more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Blasts Illegal Trump Desecration of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) blasted President Trump's illegal attempt (link is external) to rename the Kennedy Center in honor of himself, describing the sham process to rename the Center and the affixation of Trump's name to the living memorial as an "abomination." "Don more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Calls on Johnson to Keep Congress in Washington and Pass ACA Tax Credits to Lower Health Care Costs * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called on Speaker Johnson to keep the House in session until action is taken to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits 20 million Americans rely on to afford health care coverage. Earlier today, four Republicans signed on to Lead more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Condemns Bomb Threats Targeting Congregation Beth Israel and Synagogues Across New England * East Hartford, CT - Today, on the fifth night of Hanukkah, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after bomb threats were sent (link is external) to Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford, as well as other synagogues across New England. "This despicable bomb threat, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Condemns Trump Cancellation of $1.2 Million in Funding for Hartford Public Schools * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Trump Administration pulled over $1.2 million in federal funding for Hartford Public Schools, with no public notice or explanation. "Hundreds of thousands of kids across Connecticut rely on Department of E more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Opposes Extreme Anti-Trans Health Care Bill * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) opposed an extreme Republican culture war bill targeting transgender youth. H.R. 3492 (link is external) would criminalize providing gender affirming care to transgender Americans under 18. This week, the House will also vote on H.R. 498 (link is external), which would ban Medicaid covera more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Opposes Republicans' Failed Health Care Plan, Calls for Real Action to Lower Costs * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) opposed Republicans' health care plan (link is external) that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits millions of Americans rely on while raising costs and limiting access to care. "Republicans' health care plan is simply insulting for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Rebukes Trump-Backed Trans Health Care Ban, Vows to Continue Fight to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth * Washington, D.C. - Today, following the Trump Administration's latest proposal (link is external) to bully hospitals out of providing care to transgender youth, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against another Republican bill to ban trans youth (link is external) from accessing essential medica more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Votes to End Illegal Strikes in Caribbean, Reassert Congressional War Powers * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to pass H.Con.Res. 61 (link is external) and H.Con. Res. 64 (link is external) to end President Trump's unauthorized strikes in the Caribbean Sea and hostilities against Venezuela, reasserting Congress' Constitutional war powers authority. "Our Fou more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson, Blumenthal, Tenney, and Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Rights of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), joined by Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Essential Caregivers Act to reaffirm and enforce the right of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson, House Democratic Leaders Introduce American Affordability Act of 2025 to Take on Cost-of-Living Crisis * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the introduction of the American Affordability Act of 2025 with Tax Subcommittee Ranking Member Mike Thompson (CA-04), and Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E.  more PR

WINDSOR, Connecticut, Dec. 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release: * * * LIMRA: Workplace Life Insurance Sales Show Strong Growth in Third Quarter 2025 * Sales growth of disability and supplemental health insurance slip WINDSOR, Conn., Dec 15, 2025 For the second consecutive quarter, workplace life insurance premium rose year over year, overcoming a shaky start in the first quarter. In the third quarter of 2025, workplace life insurance new premium inc more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler Lounge: Ahead of the Bill Curve - 2026 Legislative Look Ahead As 2026 approaches, workplace regulations are shaking up the scene - and Maureen Lavery from Littler's Knowledge Management team joins Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave to help employers stay ahead of the curve. The trio dives into new legislation and regulatory trends set to impact organizations in the coming year. From Connecticut's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Statement On The 13th Anniversary Of The Shooting At Sandy Hook * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday released a statement commemorating the 13 th anniversary of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. "On the 13th anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting, I'm thinking of the families and loved ones who experienced an incomprehensible loss more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Kaine, Markey, Warren, And Durbin Introduce Bicameral Bill To Fight Illegal Weapons Trafficking Into Latin America And The Caribbean * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday led U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in reintroducing the Americas Regional Monitoring of Arms Sales (ARMAS) Act to m more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Schiff Introduce Bill To Keep Border Patrol Agents At Our Borders And Out Of Our Cities * WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) today introduced the Keeping Our Agents On The Line Act, a bill to improve border security by ensuring that Border Patrol Agents are not diverted from their work at U.S. borders and reassigned to operations deep in the A more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Old Saybrook Man Convicted in 2018 of Tax Fraud Offenses Sentenced to Additional Prison Time for Violating Supervised Release David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Thomas Demeo, Acting Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England, announced that DAVID ADAMS, 65, of Old Saybr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * On 13th Anniversary Of Sandy Hook Shooting, Murphy Responds To Yet Another Mass Shooting On CNN's State of the Union * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday joined Dana Bash on CNN's State of the Union to discuss the horrifying shooting at Brown University that left two students dead and nine wounded. On the 13th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Philadelphia Flyers face off against the Buffalo Sabres Thursday exclusively on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * * The Point returns Thursday at 6 p.m. on ESPN2 and ESPN+ * All NHL on ESPN Games stream on the ESPN App via DTC or pay TV authentication * 46 NHL Power Play out-of-market games streaming on ESPN+ this week The NHL season continues Thursday, Dec. 18, featu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Courtney Statement on Delivery of the USS IDAHO (SSN 799) to the U.S. Navy * NORWICH, CT - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement after General Dynamic Electric Boat delivered (link is external) the future USS IDAHO (SSN 799), the 26 th Virginia-class submarine, to the U.S.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Ranking Member DeLauro Statement on Judge Order to Restore Federal Disaster Aid Funding Blocked by Trump Administration Today, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released a statement after a lawsuit led by Connecticut resulted in a court order to release more than $4 billion of Building Resil more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Roofing Contractor Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Tax Evasion Scheme David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ANTHONY DELMARO, 49, of Woodbridge, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 15 months of imprisonment and two years of supervised release fo more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Network presents wall-to-wall coverage for the First Round of the College Football Playoff * With the First Round of the College Football Playoff on the horizon, SEC Network released its programming schedule across three campus sites as Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Ole Miss take the field. Coverage kicks off Friday, Dec. 19 at 8 a.m. as SEC This Morning Prese more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs released the following testimony by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "The Abduction of Ukrainian Children by the Russian Federation": * * * Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Schatz for holding this critically important hearing and for your bipartisan leadership on this issue. By launching the most destructive war in Eur more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2025: * * * Senator Ashley Moody & Senator Lindsey Graham Introduce Bill to Sunset Section 230 Immunity, Protect Children Online Today,Senator Ashley Moody is joining forces with Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecti more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 12/5/2025-12/12/2025 * Fighting Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the statement below after Senate Republicans blocked an effort to extend tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which will force Americans across the country to pay significantly more in health insurance premiums:  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 12 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Southern Connecticut State University Ranked Among Top Three Research Universities in Connecticut Strengthens status as state's emerging research-driven university * Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) has been ranked among the top three research universities in Connecticut by Research.com in its 2026 Best Colleges report, placing it just behind Yale and the University of Con more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Stamford Man Sentenced to More Than 9 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that on December 15, 2025, RODNEY CANADA, also known as "Supreme," 48, of Stamford, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 110 month more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Story of physics at Yale By Victoria Misenti Eun-Joo Ahn, lecturer in physics and a member of Yale's Wright Lab, presented "A Story of Physics at Yale" at the October 27 Physics Club. Physics Club is the main colloquium series of the Yale Department of Physics. Ahn, who is both an astrophysicist and a historian of science, has been uncovering the history of the department and of Wright Lab since 2024. Ahn more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * Looking Back at 2025: Year of Transitions and Traditions For Trinity College, 2025 was a year filled with transitions, most notably the arrival of President Dan Lugo and a farewell to retiring President Emerita Joanne Berger-Sweeney. Lugo's Inauguration in October was accompanied by academic symposia and a performance celebrating the enduring power of the liberal arts. In addition to Lugo, several new senior ad more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * UConn Hosts Rising Innovators Through the Global Nexus Program Through the U.S. Mission in India, entrepreneurs are equipped with training, mentorship and opportunities for U.S. collaboration By Kriti Khera, Global Affairs In a globally connected economy, cross-border partnerships and opportunities for innovation are essential for success, and that's exactly what UConn's Global Nexus program speci more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * UConn Leverages AI to Personalize Learning for Student Success An AI-powered approach to help neurodiverse students succeed in learning By Ira Morrison This article is not written by an artificial intelligence (AI) program. As AI technology and capabilities evolve daily, it certainly could have been - but writing and research only scrape the surface of the AI iceberg, according to a team of UConn  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * UConn Medical Students Always Advancing Scientific Knowledge The highly successful Summer Research Program is powered by generous donations to the Dean's Discovery Fellowship Fund By Lauren Woods From basic science to clinical care to global health to AI solutions, the Summer Research Program at the UConn School of Medicine is fueling the advancement of science across the health spectrum, along wi more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * UConn Nursing Alumna Honored with the Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing Celebrates Graduation by Recognizing Cheryl Ficara, RN, MS, NEA-BC. By Coral Aponte The UConn Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing graduated 119 students from the Accelerated Second-Degree CEIN/BS Program on December 16, 2025. As part of the celebration, the School presented the Excellence more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * UConn-led Project Promotes Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Funded by a $500,000 NSF grant, the two-year initiative spearheaded by researchers at UConn-based Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) will ensure coastal communities have access to the expertise and tools needed to develop and implement strategies and policies that make them more resilient to the effects more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * 'A Hell of Horrors': Confronting Bias in US Reporting on Haiti UConn School of Public Policy associate professor Thomas Craemer analyzes years of news coverage By Mac Murray Thomas Craemer first traveled to Haiti in the aftermath of the country's devastating 2010 earthquake, as part of an aid group. Most of what he knew about the country came from the US media, which emphasized familiar themes: po more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * New Developmental English Lexicon Database Reveals How Children Learn to Read Co-created by Neag School faculty member Laura Steacy, the new resource rates the difficulty of nearly 10,000 English words and guides teachers on how to tailor instruction By Shawn Kornegay, shawn.kornegay@uconn.edu Learning to read in English is challenging for children because of its partly regular, but also inconsist more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * Different Continents, Similar Dedication Two UConn senior leaders attended an international summit in Johannesburg, learning that peer universities all over the globe are facing familiar challenges to research and higher education. By Matt Engelhardt Regardless of hemisphere or continent, universities around the world are facing unprecedented challenges to research. Two UConn leaders explored thos more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * MSW Students Pursue Passion-Driven Research Through Independent Study Students work under the guidance of a faculty member to develop skills needed for research-focused social work careers By Olivia Drake, olivia.drake@uconn.edu For second-year MSW student Alexis Nelson, researching veteran mental health is both an academic pursuit and a deeply personal mission. Nelson, who is concentrating in In more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * What to Know About Exercise as Medicine for High Blood Pressure 'Do the exercises you like,' because any type will help control your blood pressure By Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources inda Pescatello, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in the Department of Kinesiology (CAHNR), has established herself as a leading figure in the study of exerci more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor cites Connecticut earthwork contractor for continued violations after follow-up inspection, proposes $1.2M fine * BRIDGEPORT, CT - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has again cited an Easton concrete and earthwork contractor for willfully failing to protect workers from cave-in and excavation hazards and proposed more than $1.2 million more PR

HAMDEN, Connecticut, Dec. 18 (TNSxrep) -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news: * * * Voters Give Democrats In Congress A Record Low Job Approval But Still Might Vote For Them In 2026, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Majority Think Trump's Use Of Presidential Power Goes Too Far Heading into a year with midterm elections, 18 percent of voters approve of the way the Democrats in Congress are handling their job, while 73 percent disapprove, which is a record low jo more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release: * * * Waterbury Drug Trafficker Who Carried Firearm Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MALIK WRIGHT, 22, of Waterbury, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to 60 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised for a firearm poss more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * With UConn's Help, Zambia's First Radiology Residency Transforms into a Medical Leader in Southern Africa UConn Radiologist Dr. Jill Wruble on how volunteerism ignited the Global Village of 'GlobalRadZambia' By Jill Wruble In 2019, Zambia had only seven radiologists--and no training program--for a population of 19 million. In 2021, UConn School of Medicine radiologist Dr. Jill Wruble helped devel more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release: * * * Woman Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that TASHIA BRIDGES, also known as "Cheena," 35, of Torrington and Waterbury, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 84 months of imprisonment and four years of supervi more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Woodbridge Man Sentenced to 32 Months in Federal Prison for $2.3 Million Pandemic Relief Program Scheme David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that YASIR G. HAMED, 60, of Woodbridge, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 32 months of imprisonment and t more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale admits 779 early action applicants Yale College has offered early-action admission to 779 applicants for the Class of 2030. Regular-decision admissions follow in March. * Yale College has offered admission to 779 applicants for the Class of 2030 through its early action program, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions announced today. Among all 7,140 early action applicants, 18% were deferred for recons more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 17 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on Dec. 16, 2025, by Kevin Dennehy with Rohini Pande, Henry J. Heinz II professor of economics and director of the Economic Growth Center: * * * 'We're in a better place': Has the time for a unified global carbon market finally arrived? In a Q&A, Yale economist Rohini Pande explains why a voluntary carbon market initiative adopted during the COP30 climate conference in Belem can help make emissions reduction cost effe more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 18 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Controlling Hypertension Can Reduce Dementia Risk--Even When Genetics Aren't on Your Side By Mahima Samraik, MS Researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) examined two known risk factors for developing dementia--one genetic and one relating to blood vessel damage in the brain. They wanted to know how much a person's dementia risk might increase if they had both factors. In a study published recent more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * For Families Battling Brain Cancer, New Treatment Brings Hope By Isabella Backman In the beginning of 2024, Modifi Biosciences was once again struggling to find investors and on the verge of running out of money. Yale School of Medicine (YSM) researchers launched the spinout company in 2021 to develop a novel drug for glioblastomas, a highly aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer. Co-founder Ranjit Bindr more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 17 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Improving the medical and forensic care of sexual assault survivors in the emergency department In a new study, Yale researchers discovered that the use of a clinical decision support tool improved the care of sexual assault survivors in the emergency department. By Meg Dalton As a resident, David Yang took care of numerous survivors of sexual assault in the emergency department (ED). Often, he wou more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- Yale University issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Our Most-Read Stories of 2025 This year, our faculty and alumni provided expertise on pressing issues including political polarization, sports gambling, tariffs, public education, the business of the arts, and the seismic impact of AI. Small Changes, Big Results: Research-Backed Tips for Living a Good Life in 2025 January 06, 2025 We asked Yale SOM faculty for their best tips on living more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on Dec. 16, 2025, with student JM Taylor: * * * Q&A with JM Taylor '27MMA: Bridging Music & Community In Astrid Baumgardner's class, 21st Century Arts Leadership, students consider new models for classical music engagement in a post-pandemic world. They develop key leadership skills, focusing on communication, persuasion, motivation, conflict resolution, innovation, and teamwork. The concepts are actualized in a semes more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- Yale University issued the following issued the following Q&A on Dec. 17, 2025, with assistant professor of medicine Nate Wood: * * * Quick Question: What Food Counts as Healthy? Nate Wood, MD, MHS, is an assistant professor of medicine (general medicine) at Yale School of Medicine, a trained chef, and director of the Irving and Alice Brown Teaching Kitchen at Yale New Haven Health. This is a lightly edited excerpt from his interview on the Health & Veritas  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * What a 2015 church burning reveals about race and American religious life: An interview with Professor Todne Thomas In the new episode of the YDS "Quadcast," Todne Thomas, Associate Professor of Divinity and Religious Studies, discusses her research on a Tennessee church burning and the value of ethnographic study of religious life in America. "A lot of times when we hear information about U.S. religious life more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale World Fellows bring global lessons to New Haven classrooms Each year Yale World Fellows visit New Haven public schools to share global expertise and inspire students to become involved themselves in tackling challenges. By Mike Cummings Akim Daouda stands before a classroom of sixth graders at the Engineering and Science University Magnet School (ESUMS), a New Haven public school. He informs the stud more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 18 (TNSrep) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale's ISPS Launches Faculty-to-Faculty Course on Tariffs and Trade Policy By Rick Harrison According to a poll from last December, only 45% of Americans understand how tariffs work (https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/most-think-tariffs-will-increase-prices-arent-doing-anything-about-it). Which makes sense, considering how these taxes on imports from other countries (often passed on to consumers) have not b more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 17 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * YSPH expert: Renewing ACA subsidies is essential, but real crisis is soaring health care costs By Colin Poitras With a crucial decision on whether to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax subsidies looming in Congress, Yale School of Public Health Professor Zack Cooper urged lawmakers to rein in spiraling health care costs that are "crushing" American families. Testifying before the Subcommittee on Oversight  more PR