INSANE: 3 - The Real Truth

Grumpy Old Men star Walter Matthau and his wife gave a Roxbury hayfield to a land trust in 1997; nearly 30 years later, the Connecticut preserve still keeps its views open

In 1997, actor Walter Matthau made a generous donation of a hayfield in Connecticut to a local land trust, securing the land's protection against future development while preserving its picturesque views. Known as the Matthau Preserve, this active hayfield plays a significant role in local conservation efforts. Other influential individuals…

The Times of India · Sep 4

12-year-old Connecticut student, Raji Doshi designed a system combining algae with natural calcium that blocks ocean acidification and protects marine ecosystems

A 12-year-old student from Connecticut has been named a finalist in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge for a project combining algae with natural calcium buffers to counter ocean acidification. Raji Doshi is now competing for the competition's $25,000 grand prize.

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Danbury's Bus-Stop Arrests Spark Dueling Body Counts as ICE and a Senator Clash Over the Truth

ICE arrests near Danbury school bus stops top 48-100 by differing counts, as DHS denies targeting kids and Latino families nationwide brace for a new term.

Latin Times · Sep 1

ICE operation in Connecticut highlights how arrests are rising even in blue states

Federal immigration authorities have arrested dozens of people in the city of Danbury, Connecticut, this week, despite intense opposition from elected officials and protesters

The Independent UK · Aug 27

A Connecticut Couple Is Fighting for the Right To Let People Hike on Their Land

Charles and Elizabeth Copley have big plans for their 50-acre property, but the town insists they need a business license to let people to hike or walk their dogs.

Reason · Aug 27

17-year-old Connecticut student found 2 FDA-approved drugs that could help fight Alzheimer’s: How his surprising discovery works

A 17-year-old Connecticut student, Leon Wang, identified two FDA-approved lung-scarring drugs that reduced Alzheimer’s-linked cellular damage in lab-grown brain blood-vessel cells. His research offers a promising new clue into how APOE4 and the TGFβ pathway may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, while raising the possibility that existing medicines could eventually be…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Could Your Social Security Check Drop by $500 a Month? These States Face the Biggest Losses

A $500 monthly cut would mean finding another $6,000 every year for groceries, utilities, insurance, housing, and healthcare, which is an enormous adjustment for someone...

Saving Advice · Aug 25

A party, 101 princesses and an eccentric millionaire: Jon Ronson on a mysterious castle – and what it taught him about masculinity in crisis

When my son texted me from a Connecticut fortress in the middle of the night with an alarming message, it set me on a quest to understand the bizarre lifestyle of its owner

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

In 1776, a 17-year-old Connecticut teenager secretly spied on the British during the American Revolution, escaped execution and survived where Nathan Hale failed

In 1776, 17-year-old Connecticut teenager David Maltbie secretly crossed into British-controlled Long Island as a spy. Posing as a schoolteacher, he gathered intelligence for the American cause, was captured and sentenced to hang, but escaped before his execution. His remarkable story echoes Nathan Hale’s failed espionage mission during the American…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Connecticut Nissan Dealer to Pay $4 Million Over Alleged Hidden Fees and Unauthorized Charges

The Federal Trade Commission and the state of Connecticut have reached a $4 million settlement with a Connecticut auto dealership and its owners and managers over allegations of deceptive fees and unauthorized charges, according to an official announcement from the FTC.

Clever Dude · Aug 20