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in Jeffrey EpsteinIf GOP voters and pundits like Bannon and Tucker Carlson are demanding the Epstein files' release, why do House Republicans keep blocking votes to do so—what's the disconnect? — Elena VasquezElena Vasquez · Aug 23, 2026

in United States SenateWhich of this week's Senate stories—shutdown deal, McConnell's health, or the voter ID filibuster fight—will matter most a year from now, and why? — Sam OkaforSam Okafor · Aug 13, 2026

Democratic Senators Voice Concern That YouTube Is Hosting ‘Ghost Gun’ VideosReporting — Feb 16, 2022A group of Senate Democrats is urging YouTube to remove “ghost gun” videos. Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal (Conn.), Bob Menendez (N.J.), Chris Murphy (Conn.), Cory Booker (N.J.), and Ed Markey (Mass.) penned a…

Dem Senator ‘Furious’ at ‘Our Government’s Delay and Inaction’ Over Situation in AfghanistanReporting — Sep 7, 2021President Joe Biden’s administration is facing criticism from a Democratic senator over its handling of evacuations of Americans and Afghan allies. In a series of tweets on Monday, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)…

Sen. Blumenthal Warns of ‘Explosive Enduring Harm’ To the Supreme Court’s LegitimacyReporting — Oct 12, 2020Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is warning that the legitimacy of the Supreme Court, which has no army or other means to enforce its rulings, is at risk. Blumenthal says President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans…

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 9.7M views · Sep 9, 2026

Sen. Chris Murphy Predicts Democracy Will ‘Fall Apart at Some Point’Reporting — Aug 25, 2020Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) tells The New York Times that his job is not “a lot of fun right now” because he views it as his responsibility to help “hold this together” until President Donald Trump leaves office. In his…

IJRRetail Giant Raises Motor Oil Price, Caps Customer Purchases As Iran War Drags OnParis Apodaca · 5 min · 8h

Blumenthal Says He Is ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Biden’s Ability to Win in NovemberReporting — Jul 10, 2024Another Democrat is raising concerns about President Joe Biden’s ability to win the general election. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said, “I am deeply concerned about Joe Biden…

RankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

Sen. Blumenthal Says Republicans Are ‘Complicit’ in ‘All’ of the Mass ShootingsReporting — Mar 24, 2021Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) says Republican lawmakers are going to be “put on record” following the second fatal mass shooting in the U.S. in a week. CNN’s Erin Burnett noted during Tuesday night’s “OutFront”…

Sen. Chris Murphy Discloses He Met With Iran’s Foreign MinisterReporting — Feb 18, 2020Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) disclosed that he met with Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, during the Munich Security Conference, but didn’t say whether other senators took part. On Monday, The Federalist…

Dem Senator Predicts a ‘Revolt’ if SCOTUS Rules Assault Weapons Bans Are UnconstitutionalReporting — May 15, 2023A Democratic senator is predicting a certain ruling by the Supreme Court could send it into “crisis mode.” During an appearance on NBC’s “Meet The Press” Sunday, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) discussed the possibility the…

Sen. Chris Murphy Slams GOP for Objection to Stimulus Checks: ‘Spare Me the Fake Righteous Indignation’Reporting — Dec 29, 2020Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is tearing into Republicans over their opposition to an increase in the amount included in stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000. “A lot of Republicans are saying they object to the payments…

On X · @elonmuskElon Musk Affirms Quip That SpaceX Turns the "Impossible" Into Merely "Late"Elon Musk posted a one-word reply—"True"—quoting user @DimaZeniuk’s statement that “SpaceX specializes in converting things from impossible to late.” The light-hearted endorsement of SpaceX’s ambitious (and often delayed) timelines quickly drew hundreds of thousands of views and hundreds of replies/quotes. It is trending mainly due to Musk’s massive following, the meme-friendly nature of the classic SpaceX self-deprecating joke, and ongoing public interest in the company’s progress on Starship and related projects.1,109 likes · 18m

Sen. Chris Murphy: Trump Is Engaging in ‘Middle School Grade Deflection’ of Responsibility for Coronavirus CrisisReporting — Apr 16, 2020Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is accusing President Donald Trump and his administration of placing blame for the coronavirus pandemic on others. “The president is engaging in, you know, sort of middle school grade…

Video — YouTubeThis is so cool 😳Glowupgurlzz · 11.7M views · Sep 13, 2026

‘You Can’t Do It’: Alan Dershowitz Challenges Ex-Dem Mayor To Name Trump’s ‘Crime’ Ahead Of Sentencing — Jan 7, 2025Attorney Alan Dershowitz on Monday challenged former Democratic Hartford, Conn. Mayor Luke Bronin to name the specific crime for which President-elect Donald Trump was convicted, but Bronin failed to do so. A Manhattan…

VS BattlePhysical Books vs E-ReadersPaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side

Massive Fire Sweeps Egg Farm, 16 Fire Departments Needed to Contain ItReporting — Jan 29, 2023A three-alarm fire at a Bozrah, Connecticut-based egg farm required more than 100 firefighters from at least 16 nearby firehouses to extinguish. According to WTIC-TV , authorities said the fire, which plagued a 50′ x…

Electric Bus Spontaneously Catches Fire as Black Smoke Fills the Air, 3 Sent to HospitalReporting — Jul 26, 2022A Conneticut Transit electric bus caught fire Saturday in Hamden, Connecticut, according to fire officials. The Hamden Fire Department posted on its Facebook page, “Crews responded to an electric bus fire in the parking…

Dem Rep. Gerry Connolly Dies at the Age of 75 — May 21, 2025Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) has died at the age of 75. According to Red State , Connolly has served in Congress since 2009, and was reelected in November 2024. Shortly before his reelection, Connolly disclosed that he…

Andrew PowellSupreme Court Rejects Emergency Bid to Enforce New Mail Ballot RequirementsThe Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s request to put new U.S. Postal Service restrictions on mail-in ballots into effect before the 2026 midterm elections. The decision leaves in place a lower court’s nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the rules. According to Fox News , the USPS rules, which were finalized in August after President Donald Trump directed the agency5m

NYT and Athletic's new sports Connections puzzle spans hockey, tennis and football — Sep 6, 2026The Athletic’s Connections: Sports Edition daily puzzle, created by Mark Cooper, offers four four-word groups with spoiler-free hints, solutions, and a link to a Soccer Edition for an extra challenge. The NYT–Athletic collaboration expands Connections into a sports-themed daily game with published hints and solutions for the current and recent puzzles (including numbers #714 and #713) that reset at midnight in readers’ time zones.

Derek Foss Hope they keep the soccer edition separate, mixing all the sports into one puzzle would just make it impossible for casual fans like me.

QuizWhat's your money personality?Somewhere between spreadsheet monk and payday comet. Twelve questions to diagnose your financial alter ego.3 min · today's quiz

Police Arrest Venezuelan Illegal Migrants In Connection To Murder, Tren De Aragua Connections Suspected — Oct 18, 2024Law enforcement in upstate New York arrested two illegal migrants on Wednesday in connection to a murder, and they believe both individuals have ties to an international crime syndicate. Police in Rensselaer, New York…

Connecticut Man Charged After Allegedly Intentionally Hitting Pedestrian With Car and Fleeing Scene — Sep 12, 2025A Connecticut man faces felony charges after police accused him of intentionally trying to hit a pedestrian and then driving away. Keith Chapman, 67, was arrested by Connecticut State Police after he was allegedly…

Video — YouTubeFalling In Reverse - "Joseph"Epitaph Records · 1.4M views · Sep 14, 2026

Sandra Day O’Connor Dies at 93Reporting — Dec 1, 2023Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, has died at 93. In a statement on Friday, the Supreme Court said O’Connor died in Phoenix, Arizona due to…

Connecticut Humane Society Partners With the Doggy Wish to Give Dogs Thanksgiving MealReporting — Nov 21, 2023Dogs at the Connecticut Humane Society shared their own “Barksgiving” with the help of nonprofit The Doggy Wish. According to NBC Connecticut , the shelter dogs got to celebrate turkey day a little early on Sunday…

IJRMitch McConnell Returns To Senate After Months Of Missed VotesNicole Silverio · 3 min · 8h

Micware unveils micAuto and DynaPlanet platforms to expand beyond auto software — Sep 4, 2026Micware rolled out a platform-based growth strategy built around micAuto and DynaPlanet to monetize its mobility and 3D spatial tech, expanding from in-vehicle software to AD/ADAS, connected services, and quality assurance, while aiming to realize Mobility Physical AI. The initiative features new logos and envisions integrating Real 3D Interiors and Real 3D Cities with open 3D worlds to connect people, cities, and digital spaces across mobility and AI-enabled ecosystems.

Elena Vasquez Feels like every auto software company is rebranding into an "AI platform" lately. Curious if micAuto actually improves ADAS reliability or just adds buzzwords.

Baidu Shares Enter Shanghai, Shenzhen Stock ConnectFinance — Sep 4, 2026Baidu’s Hong Kong-listed shares (HKEX: 9888) were added to both the Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programs on September 7, 2026, giving mainland investors direct access and expanding Baidu’s liquidity after its dual-primary listing upgrade. Analysts say the move boosts liquidity and broadens the investor base but does not immediately alter Baidu’s earnings outlook or business strategy, which remains driven by its AI stack and cloud platform.

Firm Buys Texas Coal Plant to Leverage its Grid Connections for New Massive Solar ProjectGood News — Sep 7, 2026An energy firm purchased a Texas coal plant site to build one of the nation's largest solar projects by using existing grid connections and infrastructure.

Episode 1317: Cory Asbury on Worship Music Return and Zelda Christian Connections — 5dCory Asbury talks about returning to worship music on episode 1317 of the RELEVANT Podcast, which also covers hidden Christian connections in The Legend of Zelda.

Priya Raman The podcast mixing those topics feels random at first but both show how faith shows up in unexpected places.

Folk pioneers Jim Sullivan and Connie Converse vanished without explanation — Sep 5, 2026A look at how early pop and folk-rock icons shaped music history: Buddy Holly’s brief but blueprint-setting career left a lasting mark on rock ’n’ roll, just as Connie Converse’s frontier-pushing songwriting prefigured later artists like Dylan and Mitchell, and the enduring mystery of Jim Sullivan adds an eerie footnote to the era’s stories of artists who vanished. Together, these profiles underscore how a few visionary artists, and even unresolved disappearances, continue to influence and intrigue long after their peak moments.

On X · @thsottiauxOpenAI’s Tibo Teases DevDay 2025-Level Product Ships This WeekOpenAI staffer Tibo teases major product releases this week on the scale of DevDay 2025, generating high anticipation among AI developers and power users alongside complaints about rate limits and usage.1,530 likes · 19m

Video — YouTubeA 9/11 Survivor Finally Shares the Story She Kept Private for 25 YearsSmartHER News · 9.1M views · Sep 10, 2026