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Connecticut Man’s Case Believed to Be First Murder-Suicide Associated With AI Psychosis
Gizmodo
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August 29, 2025
A case of murder-suicide in Connecticut earlier this month is being identified as potentially the first homicide fueled by a mentally disturbed person’s use of generative artificial intelligence, according to a new report from the Wall Street...
UConn football notes: Depth able to show itself in season-opener vs. Central Connecticut
Hartford Courant - Connecticut
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August 30, 2025
EAST HARTFORD – Jim Mora didn’t come away with as many positive thoughts as one might expect after a 59-13 victory to open the UConn football season. The Huskies’ fourth-year head coach wasn’t happy with the sloppy start – five penalties and a...
Connecticut student performance up, absenteeism down for 1st time since COVID-19 pandemic
WTIC-TV - Connecticut
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August 29, 2025
According to the state Department of Education, 60% of students met their growth target in English and math, and there was a 17% reduction in chronic absenteeism. HARTFORD, Conn. — The school year is kicking off with a positive note from the...
CVS Pharmacy awaits CDC approval to offer COVID-19 vaccines in New York
WIVB - New York
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August 29, 2025
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The largest pharmacy company in the United States is currently not offering COVID-19 vaccines in 16 states, including New York. CVS Pharmacy cannot administer a vaccine without approval from the Centers for Disease Control and...
Rep. John Larson voices support for CT Sun and criticizes public health and veteran policy
Hartford Reporter - Connecticut
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August 29, 2025
U.S. Congressman John B. Larson, who represents Connecticut’s 1st district, posted a series of statements on social media between August 28 and August 29, 2025, addressing issues ranging from women’s basketball in Connecticut to public health...
Health Department: Norwalk Area Tops Connecticut for Childhood Immunizations
Nancy on Norwalk - Connecticut
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August 29, 2025
NORWALK, Conn. — As National Immunization Awareness Month wraps up, the Norwalk Health Department is highlighting the region’s strong record on childhood vaccinations and reminding residents of all ages to stay up to date on their shots. According...
Connecticut Has A New State Holiday, Becomes Second State To Recognize Diwali
CT News Junkie - Connecticut
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August 28, 2025
Connecticut has become the second state to recognize Diwali. Credit: Toa55 / Shutterstock.com HARTFORD, CT — With a stroke of his pen, Gov. Ned Lamont recognized the cultural triumph of light over darkness in the Southeast Asian community in...
Meet Connecticut's Canine Officers: Troop C's Viper
Patch
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August 30, 2025
TOLLAND, CT — Police dog Viper has only been on the job a relatively short time, but he has certainly made an impact already. Trooper Kyle Kaelberer and Viper began their tenure in December as part of the Connecticut 250th Patrol K9 Class. They...
Connecticut State Police sees record number of child cybercrime tips in July
NBC Connecticut
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August 28, 2025
In some instances, the internet can be a dangerous place, especially for kids. In Connecticut, officials say cybercrimes against children are only becoming more prevalent. Connecticut State Police’s Computer Crimes Unit said they received a record...
Wheeler Health to combine with Torrington-based wellness center
New Britain Herald - Connecticut
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Wheeler Health and Torrington-based Community Health & Wellness Center have signed letters of intent to evaluate combining their services into one network. Wheeler Health has locations in Bristol, Hartford, New Britain, Plainville and Waterbury....
Middletown Resident Charged In Health Care Fraud Case Involving Durable Medical Equipment
Patch
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August 29, 2025
MIDDLETOWN, CT — A Middletown Man is facing a potential 40 years in prison in a federal probe into health care fraud. David X. Sullivan, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut; Roberto Coviello, special agent in charge of the U.S....
Julia Bradbury: I’ve tried every health hack — here’s what works
The Times
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I’ve spoken to cancer patients, cancer survivors and, sadly, those who have since died from the disease, and the reaction is the same for everyone: when you’re told “you have cancer”, it’s shocking and terrifying beyond belief. Even though the...
Connecticut leaders mourn victims of Minneapolis Catholic school shooting
WTIC-TV - Connecticut
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August 28, 2025
State leaders condemned the shooting and are mourning the lives lost. Two children, ages eight and 10, were killed, and 17 people were hurt, including 14 other kids. CONNECTICUT, USA — Connecticut leaders issued statements on the Minneapolis...
Former tech executive spoke with ChatGPT before killing mother in Connecticut murder-suicide: report
Fox News
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Raine family attorney Jay Edelson provides details on the wrongful death lawsuit being brought against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman after Adam Raine's suicide, alleging the company chose to 'cut short' proper testing of ChatGPT. NEWYou can now listen...
Linda Boyle: Medical establishment in revolt against CDC on Covid jab guidance
Must Read Alaska
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August 29, 2025
By LINDA BOYLE The medical establishment is fracturing. For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association marched in lockstep with the CDC, demanding that Americans “trust the science” and obey federal guidance on...
Connecticut leaders urge drivers to watch out for students and buses as school begins
WTIC-TV - Connecticut
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August 27, 2025
As Wednesday marked the first day of school in East Hartford, state officials urged drivers to keep safety in mind. EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut leaders reminded drivers to watch out for both children and school buses as Wednesday marked the...
Opinion: Rating the governor of Connecticut. Here's what I found.
Hartford Courant - Connecticut
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August 28, 2025
Over the past month, numerous articles concerning Gov. Ned Lamont have been published by the Courant. Some have quoted politicians critical of the governor’s performance. As a lifelong resident of Connecticut and as one with a keen interest in...
Connecticut seeing more non-fatal overdoses, study finds
WFSB 3 - Connecticut
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August 27, 2025
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - It’s International Overdose Awareness Day and the rate of deadly overdoses, is down in Connecticut from this time last year. A new UConn study looked at 199 adults in our state with a recent history of opioid use. Nearly...
Encompass Health opens $39M rehab hospital in Danbury: Where patients can 'regain independence'
The News Times - Connecticut
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August 29, 2025
George Gilliam, chief executive officer of Encompass Health Danbury, speaks during the grand opening celebration for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Danbury on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Danbury, Conn. The facility is a freestanding...
Connecticut’s 17 Community Health Centers Serve 450,000 People, Rank #5 Nationally in Quality
CT News Junkie - Connecticut
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August 27, 2025
An APRN with the Community Health & Wellness Center in Torrington, meets with a telehealth patient. Credit: Melanie Stengel. / For CTNewsJunkie Despite the challenges facing them on the federal level – such as changing policies and executive...