Connecticut

Some hand sanitizers made during the COVID pandemic have high levels of benzene

by

Some hand sanitizers that popped up during the coronavirus pandemic to help meet the demand, contain high levels of a cancer-causing chemical, a new analysis finds. Valisure, an online pharmacy based in New Haven, Connecticut, said it has detected benzene in several batches across multiple brands of hand sanitizer. The product is considered as dangerous … Read more

East coast sea levels rose more in 20th century than in the last 2,000 years

by

A new study may confirm that Atlantic City and other areas in southern New Jersey will one day be submerged by rising sea levels. A team led by Rutgers University determined sea levels along the eastern US coast rose faster in the 20th century than all of the last 2,000 years – with the most rapid … Read more

Covid US: One every 500 infected have died in ten states according to shock data

by

Coronavirus cases and deaths are continuing to plummet across the United States with some of the lowest daily figures recorded in months. On Sunday, a total of 40,340 new infections were reported, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, which is a 28 percent decline from the 56,044 cases recorded just two weeks ago.  This is … Read more

The Sound of Music cast: where are they now?

by

Tributes flooded in yesterday following the sad news of Sound of Music star Christopher Plummer’s death at the age of 91. The actor, who played the Von Trapp family patriarch in the 1965 musical flick, passed away peacefully at his home in Connecticut, with co-star Dame Julie Andrews calling him a ‘consummate actor’ and a ‘cherished … Read more

‘North America’s first’ Level-4 autonomous bus is set to transport over 40 passengers in Connecticut

by

A Minnesota-based transit manufacturer has just unveiled what it’s billing as ‘North America’s first heavy-duty automated transit bus.’ The 41-foot Xcelsior AV from New Flyer can seat 40, with additional room for standing passengers and two spots for wheelchairs. The electric vehicle uses AutoDrive technology to construct a 360-degree 3-D model of its surroundings via LIDAR, … Read more

Vanessa Bryant celebrates late daughter Gigi and husband Kobe’s love for UConn women’s basketball

by

Vanessa Bryant lost daughter Gigi and basketball legend husband Kobe Bryant just one year ago. And the mother-of-four shared some special snapshots of her late loved ones on Thursday, celebrating her daughter’s love for the University Of Connecticut women’s basketball team.  Vanessa, 38, chose a very touching photo to start off the set, sharing an … Read more

Coronavirus US: Cases fall 31% as 47 states see infections decline

by

Coronavirus cases are continuing to decline drastically across the United States even as deaths hold steady near peak levels. On Thursday, a total of 152,478 new infections were reported, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, a dramatic drop from the 232,943 cases recorded just two weeks ago. What’s more, the seven-day rolling average of … Read more

Coronavirus cases in U.S. fall 31% in three weeks as 47 states report declines in new infections

by

Coronavirus cases are continuing to decline drastically across the United States even as deaths hold steady near peak levels. On Thursday, a total of 152,478 new infections were reported, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, a dramatic drop from the 232,943 cases recorded just two weeks ago. What’s more, the seven-day rolling average of … Read more