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Speaking at a press conference held in a vacant East Hartford parking lot Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont spoke about housing legislation to be introduced during next week’s special legislative session. “ We want to take these underutilized pieces of property, like old shopping centers, like semi empty commercial buildings, and I want to turn them back into something that's vibrant, where young people can afford to start a family and buy their first home, where seniors or parents my age can afford to downsize and find a place where they can live in the town they love, and they they don't have to move out.”

CT's upcoming special session will include reworked housing bill

Opponents of the housing bill that passed during the 2025 regular legislative session were concerned that its policies would limit local control on development. Lamont ended up vetoing the omnibus housing bill, saying he wanted more input from town leaders.

New licensing deal highlights the growing trend of media giants embracing AI

The AI entertainment landscape is starting to shift, with deals springing up between formerly adversarial AI companies and entertainment corporations, especially in the music space.

Erin Creegan tapped as interim U.S. Attorney for New Hampshire

Creegan was appointed by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to fill the top federal prosecutor post in New Hampshire following a vacancy. She previously worked as general counsel for the state’s Judicial Branch.

James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA, has died at age 97

James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast.

OpenAI's new web browser has ChatGPT baked in. That's raising some privacy questions

The Atlas browser can act as your "agent" online, doing tasks like shopping or booking tickets. But that gives it access to a lot of personal information.

Judge rules Alina Habba has been serving as U.S. attorney without legal authority

NPR talks with Politico's Ry Rivard about a ruling that a former Trump personal attorney Alina Habba, appointed as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor, has been in the position without legal authority.

Trump administration expands political pressure campaign to SNAP benefits

As the government shutdown drags on, the Trump administration says Democrats will be to blame when millions of Americans will lose their SNAP benefits Nov. 1.

The reactor room at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station. Image from 2019.

Appeals officer rules against Pilgrim Nuclear in radioactive water discharge case

The finding marks a victory for opponents of the water discharge, but it's only a recommendation until the commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection reviews the ruling and issues a final decision.

At city hall in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, Mayor Joshua Garcia and other city officials talk about how they plan to address food insecurity as federal SNAP benefits end Nov. 1, and the shutdown of the U.S. government continues.

Without SNAP, Holyoke readies for increased food scarcity among residents

Almost half of the households in Holyoke, Mass., depend on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Within days, those benefits are expected to run out as the federal government shutdown continues. City officials have announced several initiatives to help its many low income residents keep food on their table — without the federal assistance.

This 4-year-old's heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

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