NBA gambling arrests reignite reform calls, but history shows bills rarely budge

A poker and sports betting gambling scandal with NBA ties has reignited calls in Washington to tighten sports betting laws. Fresh calls for federal crackdowns and nationwide prop‑bet bans emerged after last week’s FBI arrests tied to an illegal...

Fagan-Cannon is SeDoMoCha School’s ‘Staff in the Spotlight’ recipient

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is joining a multi-state lawsuit to compel the Trump administration to release billions in emergency funds to keep food aid flowing to low-income Americans. In the 51-page lawsuit, filed Tuesday...

23 States Sue USDA Over Food Stamp Freeze But Dems Won't Reopen the Federal Government

A group of 23 attorneys general has sued the United States Department of Agriculture and Secretary Brooke Rollins because federal lawmakers shut down the government, and along with it, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps...

Antisemitic attacker faced 30-year sentence, gets less than 1½ years in plea deal

Fox News senior correspondent Eric Shawn reports on the charges against a New York City man accused of targeting Jewish victims at pro-Israel demonstrations and allegedly calling himself a 'Jew-hater.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!...

Cricket breaks boundaries in the Capital Region

15-year-old Aniket Dixit is a bowler and vice captain for the NY Ovals Cubs, a youth cricket team. He came straight from taking the PSAT to cricket practice, and is a dedicated player. “It's like the love of my life. I love playing it. Play it...

Connecticut’s Homeschool Debate

In the wake of the tragic discovery of an 11-year-old girl’s body in New Britain, many Connecticut officials and commentators rushed to frame the incident as evidence of a “homeschooling crisis.” New information now shows those early claims were...

AHR Expo Announces 2026 Innovation Awards Winners

WESTPORT, Connecticut — The AHR Expo announced the winners of the 2026 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. Winners in ten industry categories are chosen annually to represent the most innovative products and technologies in the market today.“The...

Analysis | Connecticut In An Era Of Viral Outrage

This photo of state Sen. Saud Anwar has spread nationally. Credit: Screen capture / Sen. Saud Anwar Facebook page Nationally, the “No Kings” rallies drew an estimated seven million participants, making it the largest single-day protest in United...

Connecticut Democrat faces backlash over protest photo with anti-Trump sign

Fox News correspondent Madison Scarpino reports on protesters rallying across the country for the ‘No Kings protest against President Donald Trump on ‘Fox News Live.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Connecticut Democratic state Sen....

Where LSU women's basketball ranks in first coaches poll of 2025

The first USA TODAY Sports Coaches poll for women's basketball was released on Thursday. As expected, Kim Mulkey's LSU team ranked near the top. The Tigers came in at No. 5, right behind UCLA and just ahead of Duke. LSU was the third-highest...

The best, worst states for physicians to retire

Wyoming is the best state for physicians to retire, according to a recent data breakdown from salary transparency platform Marit Health. Marit’s team developed an index to measure how long it takes physicians in each state to achieve financial...

FIRST UNITED CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS

OAKLAND, Md., Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First United Corporation (the "Corporation", "we", "us", and "our") (NASDAQ: FUNC), a bank holding company and the parent company of First United Bank & Trust (the "Bank"), today announced financial...

Connecticut Hemp Farmer Says State Cannabis Laws Are Discriminatory

A Connecticut hemp farmer has filed a federal lawsuit claiming that the state’s cannabis industry’s licensing rules are discriminatory and unconstitutional, CT Insider reports. The lawsuit takes particular aim at provisions that prioritize social...

College Notes: NK graduates Santos, Zorner score first goals

The multi-year wait for a first collegiate men’s soccer goal recently came to an end for a pair of North Kingstown graduates, with Noah Santos and Chase Zorner each managing to bring the curtain down on their respective droughts. Zorner was the...

The first Obamacare price increases have hit health care enrollees in Idaho

Last month, Democrats in Congress refused to support a government funding extension bill over concerns some Americans would see major price increases in their health insurance premiums due to the impending expiration of tax credits that help...

Blue Jays and Dodgers face media before facing each other at World Series

Hi, I'm Deana Sumanac-Johnson. I'm a CBC News Network weekend host and an education reporter. To most Blue Jays fans, George Springer is best known for "Springer dingers" — a reliable force at bat and a mentor to younger players. But to kids and...

KCMO Municipal Court first court in U.S. to adopt Fathers for Change program

KSHB 41 reporter Megan Abundis covers Kansas City, Missouri, including neighborhoods in the southern part of the city. This story is a part of her domestic violence awareness coverage for the month of October. Share your story idea with Megan. The...

Ament Selected To Julius Erving Award Top 20 Preseason Watch List

University of Tennessee men's basketball newcomer Nate Ament is a member of the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Top 20 Preseason Watch List, as announced Wednesday afternoon by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. A 6-foot-10,...

Anunoby, Brunson lead Knicks to a 119-111 victory over the Cavaliers in Mike Brown's first game

NH is the best place to raise a family, according to new report

New Hampshire is the new best state to raise a family, according to a list by Consumer Affairs. This year, its analysis saw New Hampshire take the top spot from Vermont after being ranked fourth in 2024. Consumer Affairs ranked New Hampshire first...