The former interpreter for U.S. troops in Afghanistan was detained on July 15 despite having been approved for humanitarian parole in 2024.
Lawmakers work to free Afghan interpreter arrested by ICE in CT
Posted inPartner Content
US House ending session early as Republicans clash over Epstein vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he wants to give the White House “space” to release the Epstein information on its own.
Posted inPartner Content
Groton considers housing boost to accommodate SUBASE, Electric Boat
Groton is in need of more than 6,000 additional new homes to accommodate a rise in staff at Electric Boat and the Naval Submarine Base.
Posted inPolitics
U.S. Rep. John Larson’s potential Democratic challengers grow to four
Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin and Rep. Jillian Gilchrest are gauging support to join two others in challenging Congressman John Larson.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
The ongoing cost of housing segregation
The cost of housing segregation, first and foremost, is moral. It shrinks social trust, polarizes our people and limits our future.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Mobilizing my doubts and worries about climate change
Most Americans are worried or alarmed about climate change. This is a reasonable response to rising sea levels, heat waves, bigger wildfires, longer droughts, and stronger storms.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT bottle bill now tackles redemption fraud. But is it happening?
Redemption rates rose since CT bumped its bottle deposit to 10 cents, but some blame returns from out of state. Hard data is lacking.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: The oldest public ferry in the U.S. still runs in CT
WSHU spoke with John Moritz about his article on the Rocky Hill-Glastonbury ferry, which provides four-minute rides across the CT River.
Posted inHealth
What to know about two new COVID variants spreading in CT
Two new COVID-19 variants are spreading across the country and doctors in Connecticut are expecting they could bring an uptick in cases.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
CT needs clear rules to lead in blockchain innovation
The lack of consistent federal guidelines continues to hinder responsible blockchain innovation in the U.S.
Posted inCrossing Connecticut
It’s the oldest public ferry in the country. Here’s what keeps it afloat
The Glastonbury-Rocky Hill ferry has been crossing the Connecticut River since 1655, weathering wars, revolutions and threats of bridges.