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FactSet: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $89.5 million. On a per-share basis, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of $2.32. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains...
Connecticut aquarium pays over $12K to settle beluga care investigation
A Connecticut aquarium where three beluga whales died in recent years has agreed to settle a federal investigation over alleged animal care and water quality violations by paying a $12,200 fine while not admitting or denying the accusations. The whales died from illnesses after being...
Collier scores 25 and Carlton hits go-ahead 3 as Lynx edge Sun 78-76 to earn No. 2 seed
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Napheesa Collier scored 25 points before passing to Bridget Carleton for the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3.4 seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 78-76 on Tuesday night to secure the No. 2 seed in the WNBA playoffs. Minnesota (30-9)...
A man accused of stalking UConn star Paige Bueckers is found with an engagement ring near airport
A man accused of stalking and harassing UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers said on social media that he intended to marry her and had an engagement ring and lingerie in his possession when he was arrested near a Connecticut airport, according to police reports. Robert Cole...
Clark's late fumble return for TD gives Central Connecticut 27-20 win over St. Francis (Pa.)
LORETTO, Pa. (AP) — Kimal Clark scooped up a fumble and returned it 18 yards with 1:45 remaining to lift Central Connecticut to a 27-20 win over St. Francis (Pa.) in the Northeast Conference opener for both teams on Saturday. In a game of big plays, Clark turned in the final one...
Candidates can use campaign funds for child care in most states, but few do
Georgia Democratic Sen. Kim Jackson has two boys — a 3-year-old and a 4-month old. Her older son attends daycare but finding someone to watch him when Jackson is campaigning for reelection in the evenings and on weekends is a tricky scheduling and financial puzzle. “It’s...
Marina Mabrey scores 26 and makes 6 3-pointers to help the Sun beat the Sparks 86-66
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored a season-high 26 points and matched a career-high with six 3-pointers, Brionna Jones had 19 points and eight rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Los Angeles Sparks 86-66 on Tuesday night. Connecticut (26-10) moved within one game of...
Four people from Connecticut die in a small plane crash in Vermont
FERRISBURGH, Vt. (AP) — A small plane crashed in Vermont near an airport in Ferrisburgh, killing the four people on board, police said Monday. The Vermont State Police recovered the bodies from the wreckage of the four-seat, single-engine Piper aircraft that crashed Sunday in a...
Aces star A'ja Wilson sits out against Liberty with ankle injury
NEW YORK (AP) — Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson will not play against the New York Liberty on Sunday because of an ankle injury. Wilson hasn't missed a game since Aug. 3, 2019, and only has missed three regular-season contests in her six-year career. She tweaked her right leg late...
Olson throws a pair of touchdown passes in Central Connecticut's 33-3 win over Fordham
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Brady Olson threw a pair of touchdown passes and Central Connecticut cruised to a 33-3 victory over Fordham on Saturday night. Central Connecticut (1-1) scored 19 second-quarter points with the help of a couple Fordham miscues. Blue Devil Vince Thomas...
