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City of Stamford to File Lawsuit Against School Building Contractors
The City of Stamford and its Board of Education have announced intentions to file a civil lawsuit against two companies that the district said failed to maintain city schools. City officials said the failures created some expensive problems.
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Stamford to Sue Over School Conditions
The Stamford Board of Education is suing two companies over maintenance and upkeep of schools in the city.
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More Institutions Helping Federal Workers During Shutdown
Across Connecticut, more and more groups are coming forward to offer assistance to federal workers going without pay during the government shutdown.
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3 Universities, Medical Center Get $1B Gift to Teach and Research
Three universities and a health care institution are sharing a gift of more than $1 billion that’s one of the largest in the history of higher education, they announced Wednesday. Receiving $260 million apiece will be Duke University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Southern California, and the Cleveland Clinic. The institutions are free to use the money...
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Companies Back Governor's Transportation Plan, But Say Little on Tolls
A week after rolling out his transportation plan, Gov. Ned Lamont says he’s getting some positive feedback from some of the state’s largest companies, including New Britain-based Stanley Black & Decker.
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Companies Back Lamont's Transportation Plan
The CEOs of several major Connecticut companies, including Stanley Black & Decker, are backing Gov. Lamont’s plan to fix the transportation system in Connecticut.
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Study Finds LGBTQ Characters Hit Record High on Network TV
“Pose” and “Batwoman” are among the shows contributing to a surge in LGBTQ and gender inclusiveness on television, according to a new study by the advocacy group GLAAD.
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McDonald's CEO Pushed Out After Relationship With Employee
McDonald’s chief executive officer has been pushed out of the company after violating company policy by engaging in a consensual relationship with an employee, the corporation said Sunday. The fast food giant said former president and CEO Steve Easterbrook demonstrated poor judgment, and that McDonald’s forbids managers from having romantic relationships with direct or indirect subordinates. In an email to...
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McDonald's CEO Pushed Out After Relationship With Employee
McDonald’s chief executive officer has been pushed out of the company after violating company policy by engaging in a consensual relationship with an employee, the corporation said Sunday. The fast food giant said former president and CEO Steve Easterbrook demonstrated poor judgment, and that McDonald’s forbids managers from having romantic relationships with direct or indirect subordinates. In an email to...
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Saudi Arabia Formally Starts IPO of State-Run Oil Firm Aramco
Saudi Arabia formally began an initial public offering Sunday of a sliver of oil giant Saudi Aramco after years of delay, hoping international and local investors will pay billions of dollars for a stake in the kingdom’s crown jewels. An approval by Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority served as the starting gun for an IPO promised by Crown Prince Mohammed...
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Saudi Arabia Formally Starts IPO of State-Run Oil Firm Aramco
Saudi Arabia formally began an initial public offering Sunday of a sliver of oil giant Saudi Aramco after years of delay, hoping international and local investors will pay billions of dollars for a stake in the kingdom’s crown jewels. An approval by Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority served as the starting gun for an IPO promised by Crown Prince Mohammed...
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Missouri Health Department Tracked Planned Parenthood Patients' Periods
Missouri’s health department director on Tuesday said he tracked the menstrual cycles of Planned Parenthood patients as part of an effort to identify what the agency says were “failed abortions” at a St. Louis clinic. Department of Health and Senior Services Director Randall Williams made the revelation during the second day of an administrative hearing to determine whether Missouri’s only...
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Leaf Peepers Give Litchfield Hills a Business Boost
Peak leaf-peeping is in full swing and people hoping to catch a glimpse of the gorgeous hues before they fade are flocking to the Litchfield hills.
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State Receives Federal Funds to Educate Homeowners
Connecticut has received more than $140,000 to counsel first-time homebuyers and homeowners facing possible foreclosure.
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CT LIVE!: YMCA of Greater Hartford Celebrates Champions
Harold Sparrow, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Hartford, shared the details of the event on October 17.
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California Will Require Abortion Medication at Public Colleges
California will be the first state to require abortion medication on college campuses under a law signed Friday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Hospital Raising Awareness About Organ Donation
Connecticut Children’s raised a flag on Tuesday to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation.
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Connecticut Children's Raising Awareness about Pediatric Organ Donation
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is taking the lead in raising awareness about pediatric organ donation.
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The Business of Scaring: Halloween Drives Massive Traffic, Sales at Theme Parks
Halloween may not be until the end of October, but for theme parks, it started all the way back in September. Haunted houses, creepy mazes and coaster-riding ghouls can be found at amusement parks big and small across the United States this time of year. Spooky-themed events were once a way to extend operations at regional parks well into the...
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CT LIVE!: American Eagle Financial Credit Union's New Branch
Dean Marchessault, President and CEO of American Eagle Financial Credit Union, told us about the new branch in North Haven.