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22 fatal overdoses in CT this week prompts fentanyl warning from Bridgeport group
The leader of Liberation Programs in Bridgeport believes the deaths were the result of a more toxic supply of fentanyl.
The jury has reached a verdict on all charges in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial in New York City has reached a verdict on all charges on the ...
Driver trapped by fallen tree, downed wires in Norwich Tuesday, fire officials say
The tree took down live wires, which were resting on the roof of the vehicle, the Yantic Fire Engine Company said.
Alert: The jury in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial has reached a verdict on all charges
NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial has reached a verdict on all charges.
A look at the charges and potential sentencing Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces in his sex trafficking trial
Jorors are resuming deliberations in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial a day after reaching a verdict on all but the ...
Virginia agrees not to fully enforce state law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors
Virginia has agreed not to fully enforce a 2020 law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors as part of a lawsuit settlement. The Virginia Department of Health Professions is agreeing with ...
Tesla sales fell 13% in the last three months as anti-Musk sentiment still has an effect
Sales of Tesla electric cars fell 13% in the last three months as boycotts over Elon Musk’s political views continue to keep ...
Thousands of city workers are on strike in Philadelphia but judge orders some back to work
A strike being staged by nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia has entered its second day. But a judge has ordered some ...
Philadelphia’s $2B affordable housing plan relies heavily on municipal bonds, which can come with hidden costs for taxpayers
The city plans to use general obligation bonds to help fund its affordable housing plan, but there are limits on how much it can borrow this way. The state constitution limits Philadelphia’s ability ...
Opinion
The rule of law is key to capitalism − eroding it is bad news for American business
Modern capitalism depends on smart regulation to thrive. Smart regulation is not an obstacle to capitalism. Smart regulation is what makes American capitalism possible. Smart regulation is what makes ...
What damage did the US do to Iran’s nuclear program? Why it’s so hard to know
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) ...
Legal wrangling over estate of Jimmy Buffett turns his widow’s huge inheritance into a cautionary tale
According to Slagsvol’s petition, Buffett’s trust was set up to benefit his widow. Slagsvol, who married Buffett in 1977, is one of two trustees of that trust, which is required to have at least one ...