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- 33-year-old Derby firefighter facing end-stage kidney failure finds donor
by Richard Chumney, Staff Writer on May 6, 2026 at 8:32 pmA car wash fundraiser will be held next month in Ansonia to support the firefighter.
- Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport to reopen Wednesday after closing for 'threatening calls'by Jessica Bravo, Staff Writer on May 6, 2026 at 10:57 am
The zoo said they were working with police and following "appropriate protocols."
- Bridgeport debates more money for schools — but at the cost of higher car taxesby Brian Lockhart, Staff Writer on May 6, 2026 at 9:00 am
“We’ve never been in any position to think our property mill rate would be lower than our motor vehicle rate,” an official said.
- 2 Stratford homes catch fire in three-alarm blaze, officials sayby Richard Chumney, Staff Writer on May 5, 2026 at 9:44 pm
The fire nearly engulfed one home on Boswell Avenue, then spread to another, before being extinguished by firefighters, officials say.
- Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo closed Tuesday amid recent nationwide threat callsby Jessica Bravo, Staff Writer on May 5, 2026 at 4:43 pm
In the past few days, the AP reported several zoos across the U.S. being evacuated and closed amid receiving similar calls.
CT Post
- 33-year-old Derby firefighter facing end-stage kidney failure finds donor
- Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport to reopen Wednesday after closing for ‘threatening calls’
- Bridgeport debates more money for schools — but at the cost of higher car taxes
- 2 Stratford homes catch fire in three-alarm blaze, officials say
- Bridgeport’s Beardsley Zoo closed Tuesday amid recent nationwide threat calls
- Gambling machines, cash seized from Bridgeport deli, owner cited, police say
- Stratford man to be sentenced Tuesday in stabbing death of girlfriend
- Suspect arrested in Bridgeport stabbing on Park Avenue, officials say
- 7 displaced in Bridgeport house fire on Coleman Street, official says
- Oxford father of 3, family therapist dies at 50, obituary says
- Longtime Fairfield preschool director from Derby dies at 58 after battling respiratory virus
- Girlfriend testifies about Bridgeport homicide victim’s last moments: ‘Babe, I’m hit’
- Oxford priest with life-threatening autoimmune liver disease seeks living donor: ‘I’m not afraid’
- Bridgeport man charged in fatal assault at Greene Homes complex, police say
- United Illuminating appeals rejection of controversial power line project in Bridgeport, Fairfield
- 9 people displaced by Bridgeport fire on Cottage Street, official says
- Ansonia firefighters battle heavy smoke from basement fire in multifamily home, officials say
- Bridgeport voters demanded ethics reform. The city hasn’t funded them yet.
- Suspect in Bridgeport playground assault, attempted kidnapping of girl rejects plea offer
- Stratford man to serve 20 years in fatal stabbing of girlfriend
- Man accused of stabbing Bridgeport cop before being shot rejects 10-year plea deal
- DEEP searching Naugatuck State Forest for missing 50-year-old Oxford man
- Union raising money for family of Bridgeport firefighter killed in shooting
- Bridgeport Zoning Commission rejects Bassick High sale, complicating $6M deal
- 3 hospitalized after Bridgeport crash on Main Street, police say
Hartford Courant
- Q&A: Activists, ‘sister-friends’ Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee channel their bond into a new book
- Prewar US intel assessment found intervention in Iran wasn’t likely to change leadership
- Belarus journalist convicted of treason and sentenced to 9 years in prison
- Iran war puts at risk key pipelines, terminals and refineries that supply the world with oil and gas
- Where things stand after another weekend of war
- Ohio State University’s president resigns after reporting ‘inappropriate relationship’
- Stars hit Paris runways, but fall’s real trend was dressing for hard times — and real life
- Urban salsa music pioneer Willie Colón remembered at New York funeral
- Paris Hilton launches recovery fund for women business owners after disasters
- Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America’s struggle with high costs
- As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy
- These lawmakers were shaped by combat after 9/11. Now they’re grappling with a new Mideast war
- Woman arrested on suspicion of shooting at Rihanna’s home near Beverly Hills; no injuries reported
- Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US
- Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo ‘supply chain risk’ designation
- Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president
- Europe rallies around Cyprus during Iran war as Macron visits to show support for island
- Hungarian leader Orbán urges European Union to lift Russian energy sanctions
- Robotaxis are coming to London. The city’s famed black cab drivers are skeptical
- A new Nepali party led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide win in parliamentary election
- Police investigating motor vehicle crash involving pedestrian in Bristol
- Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration
- Cooking without meat can be fun and flavorful. Here are 5 recipes to try
- Woman escapes from Department of Correction custody while being treated at CT hospital
- Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints
New Haven Register
- Clinton, New Britain men seriously hurt in New Haven crash down embankment, police say
- Beloved retired New Haven firefighter dies 34 years after fall as he fought Chapel Street fire
- Serious injuries reported in New Haven rollover crash down embankment, state police say
- 2 North Haven schools lockdown Tuesday for ‘threat of violence’ to high school, police say
- Hamden, New Haven men face drug charges after traffic stop, East Haven police say
- Branford man charged in East Haven drug investigation, police say
- Acting New Haven police chief to be sworn into permanent role Tuesday, officials say
- Ex-wife of former New Haven cop set to testify in corruption trial after alleged threat
- Controversial plan to build 99 apartments on former Hamden-North Haven YMCA site is reworked
- New Haven alders approve new police chief following predecessor’s abrupt resignation amid scandal
- NY man pleads guilty to stealing mail from West Haven collection box
- Wonder dining hall chain with menus from 28 restaurants is coming to Hamden Plaza
- Former New Haven cop in corruption trial may be barred from court during ex-wife’s testimony
- Connecticut minister accused of abusing dogs now faces upgraded felony charges, records show
- One hospitalized, pet killed in Hamden house fire on Grandview Avenue, officials say
- Dog abandoned outside New Haven apartment building, shelter seeks owner’s ID
- West Haven firefighter to graduate UNH through program offering free tuition to first responders
- Two West Haven teens who overcame war and displacement get into multiple Ivy League schools
- East Haven’s Hagaman Memorial Library to reopen one year after water damage forced building closed
- ‘Why have it here?’ West Haven rejects recreational cannabis store on Post Road
- Two severely emaciated dogs found near English Drive in New Haven, officials say
- West Haven recoups $800,000 in motor vehicle taxes with compliance, enforcement programs
- New Haven school lockdown lifted after unfounded gun report, police say
- 1 injured, 4 displaced in New Haven fire on Townsend Street, officials say
- Former New Haven detective accused of witness tampering on eve of wrongful conviction trial
Google (CT)
- What passed, what didn’t: Connecticut legislative session wraps after 13 weeks – WFSB
- Connecticut lawmakers close session with debates on guns, absentee ballots and cell phones in schools – WTNH.com
- Vehicle crashes into house on Route 101 in Killingly – WTNH.com
- Kirk Walworth Obituary | May 24, 2026 – Hartford Courant
- Opinion: The door that never opens: Democratic committee nominations – CT Mirror
- Jersey Proud Third Grader Qualifies For Scripps National Spelling Bee – News12 | Connecticut
- CT Lottery Powerball, Cash 5 winning numbers for May 6, 2026 – Norwich Bulletin
- Rudy Giuliani Out Of The Icu Will Spend Time Recovering At Hospital – News12 | Connecticut
- Optometrist’s office in Connecticut struck by driver who mistook gas pedal for brakes – fox61.com
- Top news stories in Connecticut for May 6, 2026 at 10 p.m. – fox61.com
- CT lawmakers pass bills on no-fault absentee ballots, solar energy in final hours of session – NBC Connecticut
- Connecticut moves to expand psychedelic-assisted therapy study for PTSD, depression – CT Insider
- Woman On The Run After Brutal Pipe Attack Inside T Mobile In Mt Eden – News12 | Connecticut
- Efforts continue to preserve historic Yonkers church; parishioners say they’re facing another setback – News12 | Connecticut
- Early morning fire leaves one dead, displaces families in Mott Haven – News12 | Connecticut
- Man, Connecticut, You Were Super Fun – The Trek
- Connecticut’s grad student loan program is first of its kind at the state level – fox61.com
- Connecticut’s grad student loan program is first of its kind at the state level – Yahoo
- Community Looks For Ways To Save Bridgeports Downtown Cabaret Theatre – News12 | Connecticut
- CT lawmakers pass bill to extend rooftop solar incentives until 2035 – CT Mirror
- Wednesday’s Connecticut high school sports roundup: Old Saybrook boys lacrosse tops Lyme-Old Lyme – CT Insider
- Wednesday’s Connecticut high school sports roundup: Old Saybrook boys lacrosse tops Lyme-Old Lyme – Greenwich Time
- Venomous copperhead spotted at popular Connecticut recreation site – WTNH.com
- Connecticut Sun Sign Ashlon Jackson to Developmental Contract – Connecticut Sun
- Missing person cold case solved after 25 years, says Connecticut State Police – NBC Connecticut
NY Times
- 5 Takeaways From the Last Televised California Governor Debate
- Howard Lutnick Grilled by Lawmakers Over Epstein Ties
- Judge Says F.B.I. Can Keep 2020 Election Records Seized From Georgia
- Federal Agents and Los Angeles Police Arrest 18 in Drug Raid
- Office of Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas Searched by F.B.I. Agents
- Susan Collins Says She Has Long Had a Benign Tremor
- Polls in California Governor’s Race Reflect a Chaotic Field
- A Times reporter in L.A. explains an unusual race.
- A Scaled-Back Celebration for Public Servants ‘in Trauma’
- 5 Takeaways From the California Gubernatorial Debate
- The sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell rattled the race.
- Tennessee Republicans Unveil New Congressional Map Carving Up Majority-Black House District
- Health Authorities Monitor Hantavirus Cruise Passengers in United States
- Here’s what to know about the California governor race.
- What to know and how to watch.
- Trump’s Gyrations on the War Leave Even Rubio Out of Sync
- Conservative Group’s Connections at the State Department Raise Some Alarms
- Justice Department Sues Colorado Over Gun Law
- The Boxing Match That Killed a Police Recruit
- Jack Smith Calls the Justice Dept. ‘Corrupted’ by Trump and His Allies
- Kendall Myers, American Spy for Cuba, Dies at 88
- Michigan’s Combative Democratic Senate Primary Heats Up
- Trump’s Indiana Victory Shows His Enduring Grip on Core Republican Supporters
- Justice Dept. Accuses U.C.L.A. Medical School of Bias Against White and Asian Applicants
- U.S. Troops in Middle East Wait for the Next Big Moment
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- Julianne Hough rocks leopard-print and snakeskin bikinis during tropical getaway in Fiji
- Christina Ricci leaves shady one-word comment on Katy Perry Met Gala photo after Ruby Rose allegation
- Savannah Guthrie abruptly leaves ‘Today’ mid-show as search for missing mom Nancy continues
- Brandi Glanville shades LeAnn Rimes amid rumors she’s joining ‘RHOBH’: ‘She got everything else of mine’
- Justin Baldoni ‘ecstatic’ after settling messy legal battle with Blake Lively
- Kim Kardashian bought last-minute tickets to see her own Broadway show with Lewis Hamilton
- Billionaire John Paulson, ex-wife Jenny settle big-money divorce after years-long, bitter court battle
- ‘Pride & Prejudice’ hit spinoff ‘The Other Bennet Sister’ stars are famous ‘among mom’s friends’
- Brian Williams urges Ace Awards guests to hide their valuables after Julia Fox admits to stealing from Betsey Johnson
- Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner enjoy date night with pals after he ditched Met gala
- Mike Vrabel and pregnant Dianna Russini rented private boat together 2 months before birth of her first son: report
- Justin Baldoni all smiles in first sighting since Blake Lively settlement
- Amanda Bynes debuts shocking eyebrow makeover on rare PDA outing with boyfriend
- Lena Dunham heard plotting a show with ‘Love Story’ star Sarah Pidgeon at Met Gala bash
- Meghan Markle celebrates Prince Archie’s 7th birthday with never-before-seen photos: ‘Sweet boy’
- Hayden Panettiere comes out as bisexual, reveals details about past Milo Ventimiglia romance
- ‘Southern Hospitality’ star Molly Moore spills on ‘thirsty’ co-stars, reunion feuds on VRT’s Tea Time
- Jane Fonda shares heartfelt tribute to ex-husband Ted Turner after he dies at 87
- ‘Mortal Kombat II’ review: Sorry sequel is a migraine of non-stop fights and idiot characters
- Kesha regrets ‘horrible filler phase’ and talks impossible beauty standards
- This top-rated tape was the secret to Misty Copeland’s plunging Met Gala after-party look
- The real reason Kim Kardashian is skipping bar exam — and her future plans revealed
- Famed ‘Fake Heiress’ Anna Delvey shopping memoir
- ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ costume designer ‘disappointed’ in stars who attended Bezos-backed Met Gala 2026
- Melissa Barrera torches ‘Scream 7’ cast as ‘scabs’ in brutal swipe after firing
Sports
- UConn women’s basketball stays No. 1, loses first-place votes in AP Top 25 entering Selection Sunday
- CT Paralympian wins silver in Super G
- Russian anthem rings out at Paralympics for first time in 12 years after Voronchikhina takes gold
- Dom Amore: Geno, UConn women playing a brand of defense well suited to their times
- Villanova beats Seton Hall in Big East Tournament semifinal to face UConn women for championship
- Quinnipiac, Fairfield to meet in MAAC women’s tournament final
- UConn women’s basketball stars deliver to rout Creighton 100-51 in Big East Tournament semifinal
- UConn men’s basketball has three First Team all-Big East selections for first time ever
- UConn draws Princeton as CT’s women’s hockey teams get their NCAA Tournament assignments
- Big East men’s bracket set: UConn could see rematch vs. Marquette in quarterfinals
- They missed the NIL era. Now they help college athletes navigate a whole new world.
- UConn men look ahead to Big East Tournament after losing regular season championship
- The Decade of David Benedict: UConn AD has led Huskies through 10 years of tumult and triumph
- UConn women’s basketball fans claim Azzi Fudd’s mom Katie in Big East Legends celebration
- Dom Amore’s Sunday Read: CT becoming capital for women’s hockey, too; Lou Holtz at UConn, and more
- Big East wastes no time in lightening UConn coach Dan Hurley’s wallet following his tirade
- Tia Chan, Kyle Josifovic lead UConn women to a thrilling OT win over Northeastern for Hockey East title
- No. 5 Creighton upsets No. 4 Marquette, advances to face UConn women in Big East semifinals
- Dan Hurley ejected as late run from UConn men comes up short in costly 68-62 loss at Marquette
- UConn women’s basketball routs Georgetown, 84-39, in Big East Tournament opener
- St. John’s defeats Seton Hall to earn top seed in Big East tourney; UConn will be No. 2
- Unbeaten UConn women’s basketball chasing sixth straight Big East Tournament title: How to watch
- Quinnipiac, Fairfield women advance in MAAC tournament
- Which UConn men’s basketball players could win Big East Awards?
- Georgetown beats Butler in Big East Tournament, sets up quarterfinal matchup with No. 1 UConn women