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Connecticut's zoning laws a focus in racial equity debate

Connecticut's zoning laws a focus in racial equity debate

After the police killing of George Floyd, a Connecticut law professor invited architects, planners and land use attorneys to a discussion of how local zoning worsens the state's racial inequities.
Millennial Money: Conquer phone call fears and save money

Millennial Money: Conquer phone call fears and save money

Sean McAuliffe’s business, International Key Supply , suffered financially when the pandemic began. So he set out to cut operating costs for the New York-based distribution company.
How social media helped COVID experts become household names during pandemic

How social media helped COVID experts become household names during pandemic

Dr. Ilan Schwartz thought the joke he tweeted in July about the ineffectiveness of a COVID-19 treatment would maybe garner a few laughs among his fellow infectious disease colleagues.
'Strength in being vulnerable:' Broncos bus crash survivor tells his story in book

'Strength in being vulnerable:' Broncos bus crash survivor tells his story in book

Even before he was seriously injured in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash as a 20-year-old, Kaleb Dahlgren had already faced his share of adversity. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of four.
New wave of bars creates buzz without the booze

New wave of bars creates buzz without the booze

There’s something missing from a new wave of bars opening around the world: Alcohol. Aimed at the growing number of people exploring sobriety, the bars pour adult drinks like craft cocktails without the booze.
'Monumental day’: Indian Country reacts to Deb Haaland vote

'Monumental day’: Indian Country reacts to Deb Haaland vote

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Citizens of tribes across the U.S. cried and clapped in celebration Monday as Deb Haaland became the first Native American confirmed as secretary of a Cabinet agency. The U.S.
'Mank' leads Oscar nominations in a year of record diversity

'Mank' leads Oscar nominations in a year of record diversity

NEW YORK — After a pandemic year that shuttered movie theatres and upended the movie business, Academy Awards nominations on Monday went to two female filmmakers for the first time, to a historically diverse slate of actors and to David Fincher's lea
Barbara Rickles, widow of comedian Don Rickles, dies at 84

Barbara Rickles, widow of comedian Don Rickles, dies at 84

NEW YORK — Barbara Rickles, the widow of Don Rickles and a fictionalized target of his comic insults during what was otherwise one of Hollywood's most enduring marriages, died on the 56th anniversary of their wedding.
Meet Analiese Gregory, a chef who fishes, forages and hunts

Meet Analiese Gregory, a chef who fishes, forages and hunts

NEW YORK — Analiese Gregory is a chef who knows first-hand where her ingredients come from. Usually, it's her hand.
Pandemic-era Oscars lose glitz as movie buffs forced to stream films at home

Pandemic-era Oscars lose glitz as movie buffs forced to stream films at home

Rob Guenette has for years made it his mission to see all of the major Academy Award contenders in theatres. The Toronto film buff would typically be at least halfway through that list before the nominees were announced Monday.
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