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Dr. Chris Conner, a neurosurgeon at UConn Health, discusses the system's new Neuromodulation Center of Excellence for Veterans at John Dempsey Hospital on July 2, 2026, with UConn Health CEO Dr. Andrew Agwunobi looking on.
Business

UConn Health center seeks to expand use of nerve device to help veterans

Proven to help stroke patients regain use of their limbs, an implant is the focus of a new center at UConn Health. 
Michael Goettler has been appointed the CEO and president of Knoa Pharma, the successor company to OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma. 

CT-based successor to OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma announces new CEO

A sign in front of the United Illuminating Operations Center on Marsh Hill Rd. in Orange. The utility, along with Eversource Energy, is suing four state agencies for trying to eliminate financial incentives the companies collect through transmission charges.

Eversource, UI sue Connecticut over incentives state calls 'brainless bonuses'

Patriot Bank is headquartered at 900 Bedford St. in Stamford, Conn. 

Patriot Bank cleared from federal oversight after financial turnaround

The entrance to the Walmart store in the Hamden Mart. An expansion of the store will begin in mid-August and be completed by the end of 2027.

Walmart to start Hamden store expansion, adding about 63,000 square feet

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Dan Haar, Hearst Connecticut Media Group columnist and associate editor.
Dan Haar|Senior editor and columnist

What the American flag means now in CT is up for debate: Haar

"It's a symbol of our nation, and the ideals that our nation is aspiring to accomplish," Christine Pina said. 

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New Britain says it will sue ex-mayor after payback deadline passes: Haar

"We remain committed to making the city whole and will take all appropriate legal action," New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez said. 
By Dan Haar
Erin Stewart, the former New Britain mayor, during a rally in May when she was still a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor. Within days, she dropped her candidacy amid a city report accusing her of using a city credit card for more than $200,000 in personal purchases.

Eversource closes on $2.4B Aquarion sale. Here's what it means to customers

For many Aquarion customers, the monthly average cost is now about $48; the estimated increases would bring that to $87.50 in nine years.. 
By Luther Turmelle
Eversource Energy has closed on its $2.4 billion sale of the Aquarion Water Co. to the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority.

Canada Weather Gear to open at Clinton Premium Outlets

The retailer will occupy the space formerly leased by Saks Off 5th, which closed in February.
By Luther Turmelle
Clinton Premium Outlets is adding a new store this summer. Canada Weather Gear is moving into the space formerly occupied by Saks Off 5th, which closed in February.

How will Comcast's potential spinoff of NBCUniversal affect Connecticut?

NBCUniversal has a longstanding presence in Connecticut that includes NBC Sports' headquarters and Stamford Studios. 
By Paul Schott
People work in the Broadcast Operations Center at NBC Sports' headquarters at 1 Blachley Road in Stamford, Conn., on Jan. 27, 2026. 

CT employer at epicenter of AI boom joins world’s 20 most valuable companies

Beyond AI, nearly everybody uses devices with chips made from ASML machines today, from mobile phones to vehicles.
By Alexander Soule
An ASML billboard display in November 2024 along Interstate 95 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, about 30 minutes east of the company's big Wilton plant where it makes the world's most-advanced machines for manufacturing semiconductors. ASML shares rose by more than half in the first six months of 2026 to rank it among the world's 20 most valuable companies by market capitalization.

Business

More Connecticut towns are banning data centers before they even get proposed

Experts say a ban on data centers is often a town’s attempt to maintain a measure of control over large development projects within its borders.
By Jordan Nathaniel Fenster
There is data center at 80 Merritt Blvd. in Trumbull. But other towns and cities in Connecticut are looking to ban such data center projects. 

Yale New Haven Health CEO to leave post after 14 years at hospital network

O'Connor helped advance a new billion-dollar neuroscience tower but also led the system through losses and job cuts.
By Liese Klein
Yale New Haven Health CEO Christopher O’Connor will leave his post as leader of one of the state’s largest hospital systems, with a replacement being named “effective immediately."

'State of chaos and terror.' Yale doctor laments Trump medical research rule

“This is a tragedy if it goes through, and it must be overturned,” Dr. John Krystal, of Yale, said. 
By Liese Klein
Dr. Manisha Juthani, head of the Department of Public Health, speaks on a new rule on federal grant funding at 101 College Street in New Haven on June 29, 2026, flanked by U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Yale Medical School Professor John Krystal and Yale neuroscience graduate student Alex Rich. 

Connecticut's latest business openings: O'Reilly Auto Parts, Daisuki Ran

Connecticut retail roundup spotlights restaurant moves in Old Saybrook and Meriden, plus a Branford auto parts store.
By Luther Turmelle
The renovated interior space at the new Daisuki Ran which opened June 20 in the former Avanti space.

Trumbull-based CooperSurgical pays $272M to settle claims in embryos lawsuits

After settling most of the lawsuits, CooperSurgical's parent company is looking to sell the Trumbull-based division. 
By Liese Klein
The headquarters of CooperSurgical in Trumbull.

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America In Focus: consumers still gloomy about economy; US hiring falls in June

World shares are mixed after Dow hits a new record, as some AI shares bounce back

Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here's what to know

The Dow hits a record as most of Wall Street rises, but slumping AI stocks keep indexes mixed

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 7/2/2026

US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June

Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules

Most US stocks rise, but drops for tech pull Wall Street lower

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With new cars averaging $50k, Connecticut sees spike in auto parts stores

Connecticut auto parts stores are expanding as high new car prices push drivers to keep older vehicles on the road longer.
By Luther Turmelle
The O'Reilly Auto Parts store at 518 Broad Street in Meriden on Wednesday April 22, 2026. The Missouri-based auto parts retailer has plans to open two new stores in Connecticut, one in Milford and the other in Branford.

In Connecticut’s world-famous pizza scene, Pizza Hut barely has a slice

Pizza Hut's small presence in Connecticut reflects a landscape dominated by homegrown pizza makers like Pepe's and Sally's.
By Paul Schott
A worker cuts a pizza at Sally's Apizza in New Haven, Conn. 

4 Connecticut residents among 455 charged in record health care fraud bust

Considered to be DOJ's largest-ever takedown, the efforts spanned 56 districts, seizing $182M in cash, luxury cars and other assets.
By Cris Villalonga-Vivoni
File photo of U.S. District Court in Bridgeport.

Connecticut's economy outpaced most states in early 2026, new data shows

Information, manufacturing and professional services were key contributors to Connecticut's economic growth in early 2026. 
By Paul Schott
A file photo of the skyline of Hartford, the capital city of Connecticut. Information, manufacturing and professional services were key contributors to Connecticut's economic growth in early 2026. 

Cheshire’s Drazen Orchards closes permanently, family says

Rising costs and harsh weather have resulted in the closing of the family-owned farm Drazen Orchards in Cheshire.
By Luther Turmelle
Drazen Orchards in Cheshire has closed, its owner said on Facebook.

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