News

Tesla sales fell 13% in the last three months as anti-Musk sentiment still has an effect
Sales of Tesla electric cars fell 13% in the last three months as boycotts over Elon Musk’s political views continue to keep ...
Thousands of city workers are on strike in Philadelphia but judge orders some back to work
A strike being staged by nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia has entered its second day. But a judge has ordered some ...
CT 'swimming against the federal tide,' passes major climate change resiliency legislation
Lamont said that after decades of cooperation on environmental issues it's now hard to reach a national consensus.
Award-winning international correspondent launches a new journalism platform
Reporting in Somalia, Afghanistan and Syria was tough work for reporter Jane Ferguson. So is launching a new journalism ...
Area of Route 156 in Old Lyme remains closed Wednesday after crash downs power lines, officials say
The state Department of Transportation reported the roadway was closed to motorists in both directions at Dogwood Drive and ...
Photos show Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's relationship before their feud reignited
Elon Musk’s feud with President Donald Trump has reignited, with the tech billionaire threatening to launch a new political ...
Virginia agrees not to fully enforce state law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors
Virginia has agreed not to fully enforce a 2020 law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors as part of a lawsuit settlement. The Virginia Department of Health Professions is agreeing with ...
Philadelphia’s $2B affordable housing plan relies heavily on municipal bonds, which can come with hidden costs for taxpayers
The city plans to use general obligation bonds to help fund its affordable housing plan, but there are limits on how much it can borrow this way. The state constitution limits Philadelphia’s ability ...
Opinion
The rule of law is key to capitalism − eroding it is bad news for American business
Modern capitalism depends on smart regulation to thrive. Smart regulation is not an obstacle to capitalism. Smart regulation is what makes American capitalism possible. Smart regulation is what makes ...
What role will Ashlynn Shade play for UConn women's basketball this year? Start with 'vocal leader'
UConn guard Ashlynn Shade (12) makes a three pointer in the NCAA women's basketball game between UConn and St. John's at ...
What damage did the US do to Iran’s nuclear program? Why it’s so hard to know
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) ...
Legal wrangling over estate of Jimmy Buffett turns his widow’s huge inheritance into a cautionary tale
According to Slagsvol’s petition, Buffett’s trust was set up to benefit his widow. Slagsvol, who married Buffett in 1977, is one of two trustees of that trust, which is required to have at least one ...