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Virtus: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 26, 2024 07:18 AM EDT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Virtus Investment Partners Inc. (VRTS) on Friday reported second-quarter earnings of $17.6 million. On a per-share basis, the Hartford, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of $2.43. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and...

Connecticut woman found dead hours before she was to be sentenced for killing her husband

Jul. 24, 2024 15:27 PM EDT

A 76-year-old Connecticut woman was found dead at her home Wednesday, hours before she was to be sentenced for killing her husband and hiding his body for months while continuing to collect his paychecks. State police said they were investigating the “untimely death" of Linda...

United Airlines jet turns back to Connecticut after a piece of engine lining fell off during takeoff

Jun. 20, 2024 16:57 PM EDT

A United Airlines plane turned back to a Connecticut airport Thursday after a piece of lining from an engine cover fell off during takeoff. A United spokesperson said a portion of the engine’s sound-dampening outer liner was found on the runway at Bradley International Airport near...

Connecticut governor vetoes bill that could lead to $3 million in assistance to striking workers

Jun. 11, 2024 19:29 PM EDT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday vetoed a vaguely written bill to create a $3 million fund that could have financially helped striking workers in Connecticut. Calling it commendable to provide assistance to low-wage workers, as the bill was described on...