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Former New Jersey governor and unsuccessful Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie will teach a course on running for office at Yale University this semester. trib.al/P5SaxCy

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Water service has been restored to three prison facilities in northern Connecticut after a temporary disruption forced the state to bring in bottled water and portable toilets for several thousand incarcerated people. trib.al/3Vy8vpm

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One person was found dead and two people were missing after a boat they were on reportedly hit a jetty Monday night in Old Saybrook, authorities said. trib.al/1t6RymR

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The updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer are available now at clinics and pharmacies across Connecticut. Communities across the state are working to spread accurate information regarding vaccines. trib.al/GNSfde9

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This summer, reporter Ben James rode his bike the length of the Connecticut River, talking to people who love it. And people who don’t. Here's Ben's essay describing those conversations, with photos from along the way. trib.al/SVV6Rik

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As Connecticut’s housing crisis worsens and the state’s unhoused population rises, the impact deepens, and it’s not just affecting those seeking housing. Many housing case workers are feeling burned out. trib.al/IN5tqjB

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This hour on The Colin McEnroe Show, we took your calls about bird identification, the DNC, the World's Fair, third places, synchronicity, and more. trib.al/8yu2ald

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Fatman Scoop, the hip-hop artist who topped charts in Europe with “Be Faithful” in the early 2000s, died after collapsing on stage at a show in Connecticut, according to officials and his family. trib.al/uEbfjUY

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This summer, reporter Ben James rode his bicycle the full length of the Connecticut River. In the second part of our series, he talks to people in those formerly industrial communities about changes on and alongside the river – for better and for worse. trib.al/m0ivaxP

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For nearly 30 years, a Connecticut scientist has been releasing tiny Japanese beetles to combat the hemlock woolly adelgid, a pest threatening the state's forests. trib.al/MoafXSR

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Listening to the news, it feels like there are more natural disasters than ever. This hour on #DisruptedCT, we return to conversations about why flooding and droughts are becoming so common and how the word "disaster" affects the way we view an event. trib.al/Tj5Zi5N

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Highway signage unveiled Wednesday at seven entry points into Connecticut proclaims the state as home of the foodie capital of New England, pizza capital of the U.S., and the submarine and basketball capitals of, yes, the entire world. trib.al/VNwQfNS

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Public safety and the sanctity of the ballot are top of mind for election officials during the lead up to November. This hour on #TheWheelhouseCT, we take a look at how some officials are preparing during an especially fraught election year. trib.al/uak6i8M

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This hour, The Colin McEnroe Show is all about America’s 21st president, Chester A. Arthur, who took office after President James Garfield was assassinated. We look at Arthur’s life and legacy and at what happens when someone unexpectedly takes over the presidency. trib.al/9rl4OdB

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Phil Costello, a former engineer turned nurse, leads a street medicine unit in New Haven, providing healthcare and medication to unhoused individuals directly on the streets. trib.al/DKN46yi

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🎧 NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Wesleyan University president Michael Roth about why he supports political activism on campus. Listen here: trib.al/5PUQZ4l

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Stamford residents call for the expulsion of Board of Representatives member Anabel Figueroa, after a video circulating shows her making antisemitic statements in Spanish directed at Jonathan Jacobson, her primary opponent for a statewide office. trib.al/8LBDIW6

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Preeti Pal, 23, was born with cerebral palsy and misshapen legs and feet, so she could barely walk as a child. She’s the first Indian track and field athlete to double medal at a single Paralympic Games — a bronze in both the 100 meter and 200 meter races. trib.al/OOgHh75

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In Connecticut and nationwide, obstetric units are closing, creating "maternity care deserts." This hour on @WhereWeLive, we discuss the impact on maternal health and hear from local author Kassondra Mangione about her new book, "Poemspartum." trib.al/ZVVCl1a

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This hour The Colin McEnroe Show is all about the grocery store. We talk about how items get on the shelves, the unique business model of Trader Joe's, and the factors that impact grocery prices. Plus, a look at the appeal of Costco. trib.al/phyizZR