Former Wendy's Manager Earns Full Scholarship To Yale After Bosses' Promise To Help Former Wendy's Manager Earns Full Scholarship To Yale After Bosses' Promise To Help
Former Wendy's Manager Earns Full Scholarship To Yale After Bosses' Promise To Help A promise made behind the counter of a Wendy's changed the course of one young man's life. Years after surviving a shooting inside his family's home in Brazil and arriving in the United States without speaking English, former Wendy's shift manager Thalles Winner DeSouza will attend Yale University on a full scholarship. He shared his story last week, crediting two Cape Cod Wendy's owners who refused to let him give up on college and instead invested in his future. DeSouza started working at a Cape Cod Wendy's as a teenager after he, his mother and three siblings fled Brazil when he was 13 f…
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies Two beagles are making history after scientists said they created the first genetically edited dogs without the major protein responsible for most canine allergies. New York-based Kindred Companion Sciences unveiled the two female dogs named Alfie and Bailey on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The beagles were born in September 2024 after researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology to eliminate Can f 1, the primary dog allergen.  Kindred's findings were published in a peer-reviewed study in The CRISPR Journal. The company said researchers didn't detect Can f 1 prote…
Live Like A Rock Star: Rob Zombie's Former Connecticut 'Origami House' Lists For $6.5M Live Like A Rock Star: Rob Zombie's Former Connecticut 'Origami House' Lists For $6.5M
Live Like A Rock Star: Rob Zombie's Former Connecticut 'Origami House' Lists For $6.5M A striking Connecticut estate once owned by rocker and director Rob Zombie has returned to the market with a $6.5 million price tag.  The property at 10 Dragonwood Lane in Weston, known as the "Origami House," was designed by Manhattan architecture firm Leroy Street Studio for Tony Award-winning film and theater director Des McAnuff. Zombie and his wife, Sheri Moon Zombie, bought the home through a trustee in 2022 for $6.5 million. They later sold it in 2024 for $4.95 million, according to CT Insider. Douglas Elliman Connecticut The house spans 8,586 square feet on 15.57 acres and ha…
Connecticut Offering Dell Laptops At State Libraries: See If You Qualify Connecticut Offering Dell Laptops At State Libraries: See If You Qualify
Connecticut Offering Dell Laptops At State Libraries: See If You Qualify Thousands of Connecticut residents can now receive a free laptop through their local library if they qualify for certain assistance programs. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced Monday, Aug. 3, that it launched the Laptop ConneCT program in partnership with the Connecticut State Library. The roughly $7 million initiative is designed to expand access to technology while helping residents connect with education, jobs, healthcare, and other essential services. To qualify, residents must: Be at least 18 years old. Have a valid library card at a particip…
This Connecticut Home Predates America By Nearly 100 Years; Now It's For Sale For $12 Million This Connecticut Home Predates America By Nearly 100 Years; Now It's For Sale For $12 Million
This Connecticut Home Predates America By Nearly 100 Years; Now It's For Sale For $12 Million A Connecticut home built nearly 100 years before the United States was founded has hit the market, giving one buyer the chance to own a piece of American history. But some local historians worry about what could happen to the property in the future.  Bushnell Farm, home to the Elisha Bushnell House in Old Saybrook, was listed last month for $12 million. The 20.21-acre property includes a home built in 1678, making it one of Connecticut's oldest surviving colonial homes. It was built less than 75 years after English settlers established Connecticut's first colonies. Related: Click Here…
Yale New Haven Health Hospitals Earn National Stroke, Resuscitation Honors Yale New Haven Health Hospitals Earn National Stroke, Resuscitation Honors
Yale New Haven Health Hospitals Earn National Stroke, Resuscitation Honors Yale New Haven Health hospitals have earned national recognition for stroke and resuscitation care from the American Heart Association. Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Yale New Haven hospitals were honored through the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke and Get With The Guidelines – Resuscitation programs. Westerly Hospital was also included in the health system’s list of honorees. According to Yale New Haven Health, the recognitions reflect the hospitals’ work to meet national standards and improve outcomes for patients experiencing strokes and cardiac emergencies. YNHHS recog…
New Haven Hospital Among 13 Nationally Honored For Vascular Care New Haven Hospital Among 13 Nationally Honored For Vascular Care
New Haven Hospital Among 13 Nationally Honored For Vascular Care Yale New Haven Hospital is among 13 hospitals nationwide honored with a 2025 Larry Kraiss Quality Award for excellence in vascular care. Yale New Haven Health announced that its Heart and Vascular Center received the recognition from the Society for Vascular Surgery Patient Safety Organization. The award honors hospitals and vascular programs that demonstrate a commitment to improving patient outcomes through collaboration, research, and quality improvement. Winners are selected based on sustained quality improvement work, including receiving the 3-star Commitment of Vascular Quality Improv…
Yale New Haven Hospital First In CT With Pregnancy After Loss Clinic Certification Yale New Haven Hospital First In CT With Pregnancy After Loss Clinic Certification
Yale New Haven Hospital First In CT With Pregnancy After Loss Clinic Certification Yale New Haven Hospital has become the first hospital in Connecticut to earn certification for its Pregnancy After Loss Clinic. According to Yale New Haven Hospital, the certification was awarded through the U.S. Pregnancy After Loss Network and recognizes care for patients navigating pregnancy after miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. The clinic is part of Yale New Haven Hospital’s Maternal Fetal Medicine program. It brings together maternal-fetal medicine specialists, behavioral health experts, nurses and support staff to provide care based on each patient’s medical and emotional need…
See Inside The $23M 'Great Gatsby' Style Massachusetts Mansion Where Judy Garland Partied See Inside The $23M 'Great Gatsby' Style Massachusetts Mansion Where Judy Garland Partied
See Inside The $23M 'Great Gatsby' Style Massachusetts Mansion Where Judy Garland Partied A Massachusetts mansion built during America's Gilded Age that once belonged to a Hall of Fame tennis player and hosted celebrities like Judy Garland is back on the market with a nearly $23 million asking price. Rock Edge is a 28,000-square-foot Georgian Revival estate that sits on three acres and overlooks Beverly's Gold Coast with its own private beach. The "Great Gatsby"-style estate reflects East Coast aristocracy and early 20th-century opulence. The Beverly mansion was built in 1904.  Zillow According to Boston Magazine, the home at 34 Paine Ave. was built in 1904 for Marion A…
Men’s Health Walk, Expo Set June 27 In New Haven Men’s Health Walk, Expo Set June 27 In New Haven
Men’s Health Walk, Expo Set June 27 In New Haven Yale New Haven Hospital is joining forces with community partners to host the Men’s Health Awareness Community Walk and Health Expo on Saturday, June 27, at the Dixwell Community Q-House, 197 Dixwell Ave. According to Yale New Haven Hospital, the walk begins at 10:15 a.m., followed by the health expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is part of the hospital’s bicentennial celebration and is meant to promote men’s health, preventive care, early detection, and healthy lifestyles. Attendees will have access to free health screenings, educational resources, and expert insights. Per Yale New Hav…
Missing Election Petitions Trigger Police Probe In Hamden As State Agencies Step In Missing Election Petitions Trigger Police Probe In Hamden As State Agencies Step In
Missing Election Petitions Trigger Police Probe In Hamden As State Agencies Step In A police investigation is underway in a Connecticut town after petition sheets submitted by a candidate seeking ballot access reportedly went missing. Hamden Mayor Adam Sendroff announced Tuesday, June 16, that town officials have asked multiple state agencies to investigate the matter. According to the mayor's office, a deputy registrar of voters notified Sendroff on Sunday that petition sheets submitted by at least one candidate could not be located. The missing documents prompted the town to refer the case to the Connecticut Secretary of the State's Office, the State Elections Enforceme…
Why Connecticut, Massachusetts, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair Why Connecticut, Massachusetts, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair
Why Connecticut, Massachusetts, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair Connecticut and Massachusetts are among at least eight states that will not participate in the Great American State Fair, a centerpiece event in President Donald Trump's celebrations of America's 250th anniversary. The fair is scheduled to run from June 25 through July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with organizers originally envisioning participation from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Instead, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington have opted out, according to Yahoo News.  Rhode Island announced on Monday, June 15, …