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A quick-thinking resident discovered six newborn puppies abandoned in a basket by a dumpster in New Haven, Connecticut, and immediately called for help. Five of the tiny pups are now safe thanks to one person's compassion and fast action.
After breaking the world's largest pizza party record with 4,525 people last year, New Haven is suiting up for another slice of glory. The city is hosting a pizza costume party on September 25 that aims to set a brand new Guinness World Record.
Researchers are helping New Haven's Dwight neighborhood fight extreme heat after a study found kids making makeshift pools and residents hiding in grocery stores just to stay cool. Yale's solution-focused approach could transform how communities adapt to rising temperatures.
Fresh off winning an NCAA championship with UCLA, New Zealand basketball star Charlisse Leger-Walker has secured her spot on the Connecticut Sun's opening day roster. The 24-year-old guard survived tough cuts to earn her place in the WNBA alongside 10-time All-Star Brittney Griner.
Over 500 students explored career pathways at a new pharmaceutical innovation lab in Connecticut. The hands-on learning center connects classroom science to real-world medicine development.
A century-old vicarage where a traveling vicar once signaled his return by boat flag is now a beautifully restored sanctuary in New Zealand's creative village. The historic Kohukohu home blends heritage charm with modern comfort, ready to nurture its next chapter.
When New Haven started tearing down tent cities, Mark and Luz Colville turned their backyard into a tiny home village for displaced neighbors. Three years later, they're rethinking their approach to make an even bigger difference.
When firefighters kicked down a locked door during a three-alarm blaze, they found a man asleep inside, unaware his building was on fire. His rescue was one of 11 lives saved that day, including three people hanging from windows.
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New Zealand Cricket just made history by requiring a new professional league to include women's competition before they'll approve it. The move puts gender equality at the center of the country's biggest cricket overhaul in 21 years.
A Temple University researcher discovered a wildflower species that exists nowhere else on Earth, hiding in plain sight in New Jersey's Pine Barrens for thousands of years. The finding could secure new protections for the rare plant.
New Mexico just closed the door to new uranium mining on state lands, protecting communities that have suffered for generations from radioactive contamination. The state, home to America's worst radioactive spill, is choosing public health over profit despite federal pressure to expand mining.
New York is adjusting its climate strategy with a new 2040 emissions reduction goal, balancing environmental progress with economic realities. The state remains committed to its 2050 net-zero target while creating a more achievable path forward.
Connecticut just funded its first four housing projects designed to revitalize downtowns and help families afford to live near transit. The projects will create more than 260 new apartments across three towns in just two years.
The University of New Haven is bringing degree programs directly into correctional facilities, giving incarcerated students a real shot at higher education and transformed futures. The program is proving that second chances backed by quality education can break cycles and rebuild lives.
A PhD student spotted an unusual shark crawling along the seafloor in Papua New Guinea and realized she'd found a species new to science. The discovery adds to our understanding of these unique paddle-finned creatures that "walk" across coral reefs.
A Greenwich elementary school where 60% of students qualify for free lunch just earned Connecticut's highest academic honor. New Lebanon School is proving that excellence thrives when communities invest in every child's potential.
A New Haven childcare center is solving two crises at once by building free homes for teachers who can't afford rent on $31,000 salaries. The nation's first teacher housing village is already changing lives and keeping quality educators in the classroom.
Connecticut is installing 370 new electric vehicle charging ports across state properties as part of a plan to electrify 780 government vehicles by 2030. The $3 million project marks a major step toward cleaner transportation for state workers.
A Connecticut women's organization created a scholarship fund for adult learners returning to school, inspired by a beloved member who courageously changed careers later in life. The New Beginnings scholarship awards up to $500 twice yearly to women pursuing education in three local towns.
A newly visible comet is gracing New Zealand skies this month, giving Kiwis a rare chance to witness a cosmic visitor. While faint now, the comet is expected to climb higher throughout May.
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