Mangoz Bar & Lounge on Barnum Ave., in Stratford, Conn. July 27, 2022.Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media STRATFORD — The town could be in for a bit of revitalization over the next several years, with the planned construction of dozens of new housing units, including renovations that will transform old buildings into apartments. Local land use boards … Read more
A vehicle stopped by the highway during a recent sleet storm near Lake Tahoe. CHP South Lake Tahoe As snow heads to the Tahoe Basin Wednesday night, the California Highway Patrol has a message for those planning on visiting the mountains for the New Year. “The California Highway Patrol would like to remind locals and out-of-towners … Read more
Amid high inflation, rising operating costs and shrinking Canadian demand, clothing designers in Nova Scotia say they’re struggling to find a sustainable business model. Designers say they’ve had to adjust to significant changes in consumer behaviour, supply chain disruptions and inflation as they’ve navigated through the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. “We’ve made a lot of hard decisions. … Read more
The past calendar year has been a banner one for best-selling, critically acclaimed video games. Blockbuster titles like Alan Wake 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder headlined a year full of critically acclaimed games that sold tens of millions of copies. But behind the screens, the games industry has been in a dramatic … Read more
Sheila Madden of Danbury sets up special holiday food items not normally offered at the Daily Bread Food Pantry in Danbury on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Carol Kaliff/For Hearst Connecticut Media Volunteers at The Daily Bread Food Pantry in Danbury organize items for distribution on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. They include special holiday food items … Read more
new york — Look for flu and COVID-19 infections to ramp up in the coming weeks, U.S. health officials say, with increases fueled by holiday gatherings, too many unvaccinated people and a new version of the coronavirus that may be spreading more easily. High levels of flu-like illnesses were reported last week in 17 states … Read more
Mastermind Toys shoppers have less than a week to redeem store gift cards. The Canadian toy retailer announced earlier this month that it had signed an asset purchase agreement with Unity Acquisitions Inc. Mastermind filed for creditor protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCCA) on Nov 24. Customers are now being told their gift cards will not be honoured … Read more
Two dozen new Colorado laws — concerning issues including how tractors are repaired, how evictions are handled and how elections are run — go into effect on New Year’s Day, shortly before state legislators return to the Capitol and begin the lawmaking process all over again. The bills that are set to kick in next … Read more
The health minister has advised caution, especially for those with underlying health conditions. (Representative Image: Shutterstock) On Sunday, Kerala Health Minister Veena George had said that the COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1, found in the state, is not a cause for concern Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V D Satheesan, accused the state government … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday classified the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a “variant of interest,” but said it did not pose much threat to public health. “Based on the available evidence, the additional global public health risk posed by JN.1 is currently evaluated as low,” WHO said. JN.1 was previously classified as a … Read more
