Connecticut's Arrigoni Bridge Gains Notoriety Via U.S. Postal Service

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Connecticut's Arrigoni Bridge Gains Notoriety Via U.S. Postal Service

The U.S. Postal Service has issued four new Presorted First-Class Mail stamps featuring striking photographs of bridges - including a bridge well-known to Connecticut travelers, but less so to people across the nation. For residents of Portland and Middletown, the stamp features a very familiar site.

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State Attorneys General, Including Connecticut's William Tong, Sue Meta for Social Media Harmful to Children's Mental Health

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State Attorneys General, Including Connecticut's William Tong, Sue Meta for Social Media Harmful to Children's Mental Health

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has joined 42 attorneys general throughout the country suing Meta in federal and state courts alleging that the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and its other social media platforms that purposefully addict children and teens. At the same time, Meta falsely assured the public that these features are safe and suitable for young users.

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Lithium-Ion Batteries A Clear and Present Danger in Connecticut

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Lithium-Ion Batteries A Clear and Present Danger in Connecticut

“Lithium-ion battery fires are very dangerous. Water may not prevent a battery from burning and spreading. Battery cells are known to explode and quickly spread to another battery. Fire Extinguishers do not work on lithium-ion batteries fires.” As a state, Connecticut has yet to take action, according to the state’s non-partisan research office. A new safety regulation took effect in New York City in September, and an increasing number of local officials in Connecticut are warning local residents of the dangers. At UConn, a video seeks to inform residents.

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