40 years ago, the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster changed young Floridians’ lives
Their eyes were watching. Some knew something was wrong. Others were slow to realize. Soon everyone came to grief. Forty years ago Space Shuttle Challenger…
Gen Z rejects ‘radioactive’ diet sodas for ‘Zero Sugar’ ones
By Kristina Peterson, Bloomberg News The first Pepsi Challenge tour in 50 years didn’t feature regular or even Diet Pepsi. Instead, the blind taste-test showdown…
Are tribute bands a scourge or a savior? Either way, it is hard to avoid them in CT
Once upon a time, you could look at the schedule for a Connecticut club or concert hall and probably not know many of the bands…
Idaho woman paid $2,270 after Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Pardoned, she gets it back
By Alex Brizee, The Idaho Statesman BOISE, Idaho — When Yvonne St Cyr — an Idaho woman who participated in the Jan. 6 riot at…
A former St. Joe’s walk-on won $1 million picking NFL games while ‘changing diapers’
By Matt Breen, The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — Chris Coyne had a chance to win $1 million earlier this month, but that wasn’t enough to…
ASK IRA: Why so much Heat-Giannis talk? Here’s why
Q: Ira, as the prominent South Florida Miami Heat writer you’ve gotta stop this!? Why would Giannis Antetokounmpo come to Miami? It’s one thing for…
Combining exercise with volunteering works out for members of a UK alternative to gyms
By SYLVIA HUI LONDON (AP) — Shoveling piles of compost and clearing weeds on a cold, damp evening in London might not be most people’s…
A CT man allegedly used drones to smuggle drugs into a prison. And made drugs called ‘bath salts.’
A man accused of operating a drug factory in Connecticut and allegedly using drones to smuggle drugs and other banned items into a federal corrections…
Dom Amore: UConn men keep surviving Big East battles, and there’s a lot to be said for that
Dan Hurley made his way off the PeoplesBank Arena floor Saturday only to be stopped by his Hall of Fame predecessor. “I think Coach (Jim…
Mystic Aquarium’s animal rescue program is having its busiest season yet. Here’s how they do it.
Jessica Varrato, an animal rescue technician at Mystic Aquarium, said she started off as a part-time clinic volunteer 10 years ago before dedicating her life…