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Anti-vaccine bills pop up across the US ahead of RFK Jr’s confirmation hearing

Vaccination rates against dangerous childhood infections like measles and polio continue to fall nationwide

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025

Teacher Possibly Facing Termination For Crucifix Hanging on Classroom Wall She's Allegedly Had There for 10 Years

A Connecticut teacher with more than 30 years of experience refused to remove a crucifix she displayed in her classroom for a decade, leading to her suspension and a legal fight over religious freedom and constitutional rights.

Latin Times · Jan 24, 2025

Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement to lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin

Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, and the company itself, agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of the powerful prescription painkiller

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

WATCH: Police Arrest Teen Accused of Bringing Airsoft Gun to Connecticut Elementary School: 'This Was Supposed to Be a Suicide by Cop'

He allegedly pointed a rifle-style Airsoft gun at 29 children and 10 adults at the Verplanck's Elementary School playground.

Latin Times · Jan 15, 2025

Company linked to Alex Jones doubles offer to buy Infowars after defamation bankruptcy

A company linked to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is now offering over $7 million to buy his Infowars platforms in the wake of his bankruptcy following massive Sandy Hook defamation damages

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025

Democratic states train non-doctors on providing abortions to expand US access

From Washington to Connecticut, pharmacists and healthcare workers pioneer efforts to limit abortion barriers

The Guardian - US · Jan 13, 2025

Empowering Youth: Ada Tieanworn’s Mission for Spinal Health

In a heartwarming tale of ingenuity and dedication, 16-year-old Phoonseeraah (Ada) Tieanworn has turned her school holiday into a nationwide movement. Fresh from Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut, USA, Ada spearheaded a groundbreaking series of events aimed at empowering Thai youth with critical health knowledge. Her journey, marked by passion…

Bangkok Post · Jan 10, 2025

Janel Grant to amend blockbuster lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE

The changes are expected to be made by January 15, almost exactly a year after they were filed in federal court in Connecticut on January 25 2024

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025

Man Charged With Killing Mother And Infant Over Owed Money

Lance Morales, 23, faces charges for a drive-by shooting that resulted in the deaths of a young mother and her infant son in Hartford, Connecticut.

Top News · Dec 31, 2024

Mother who fought for justice in daughter's murder case involving Kennedy cousin has died

Dorthy Moxley, the mother who fought for decades to bring her teenage daughter’s killer to justice in a roller-coaster Connecticut murder case, has died

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024