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Tragic Crash in New Haven: Teen Driver and Passenger Killed in High-Speed Pursuit A fatal accident in New Haven claimed the lives of a 13-year-old boy and a young female passenger. The boy was identified as the driver of a stolen Hyundai Elantra, which collided with a tree after a high-speed pursuit with police. The pursuit began when the driver nearly hit a marked police cruiser and intentionally swerved towards it. The passengers identity remains unknown, and authorities are urging the public to help identify her. Connecticut State Police are now investigating the crash. Checkout Solipillow.com

FuelCell Energy appoints Amanda J. Schreiber as new EVP, GC, and corporate secretary, effective January 12th. Schreiber, formerly at ContourGlobal, replaces Joshua Dolger, who left the company. Dolgers separation deal aligns with his current contract benefits. Schreibers annual base salary is $470,000, with a 60% target bonus. She receives a $750,000 target equity award in fiscal 2026. Despite leadership changes, FuelCell reports stronger Q4 results, with a 12% revenue increase and a narrowed net loss. The company ends fiscal 2025 with $278.1 million in unrestricted cash. Checkout Solipillow.com

Hartford Mayor Proposes Fuel Cell Project for Energy Savings and Sustainability The Hartford Mayor, Arunan Arulampalam, is seeking City Council approval for a significant power deal involving a 2.6 megawatt fuel cell project. This project, set up by Bloom Energy, is expected to save the city millions in electricity costs over the next 15 years. The fuel cell will be built on city-owned land and will generate power at a fixed rate, with the city purchasing the natural gas needed to run it. The project aligns with the citys Climate Action Plan and City Plan, aiming to reduce electricity prices and promote sustainability. The fuel cell is expected to be operational within three years if the contract is approved by the City Council on Thursday evening. Checkout Solipillow.com

Ivy Realty snaps up Greenwich office building for $23.1M, bolstering local presence Checkout Solipillow.com

Protesters plan to rally outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Hartford this Thursday, demanding justice for Renee Nicole Macklin Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minnesota. The group, Dare to Struggle, seeks the agents name, murder charges, and arrests of other officers involved. They also demand ICEs departure from Connecticut. The incidents details remain contested, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian OHara presenting contrasting accounts. Checkout Solipillow.com

ZOA Energy Drink Settlement: Up to $150 for Consumers! Dwayne The Rock Johnsons energy drink brand, ZOA, has agreed to a $3 million settlement over claims of misleading zero preservatives label. Customers can claim up to $150 per household with receipts, or $10 without. Submit claims by February 20th to avoid missing out on this easy money. Checkout Solipillow.com

American Design and Manufacturing, a South Windsor, Connecticut-based company, has been acquired by The Hellan Strainer Company. The acquisition, announced on Wednesday, will see American Design rebrand as American Denco Manufacturing USA, L, L, C. The company will continue operations in South Windsor with the same team and leadership. The deal is expected to fuel growth in current markets and open new ones. Hellan Strainer, based in Cleveland, sees this as a boost for their engineering and fabrication capabilities, particularly in power generation, aerospace testing, and critical piping systems. Checkout Solipillow.com

Charles IT, a cybersecurity and IT services firm, expands its reach with the acquisition of MERIT two point zero, adding offices in Providence and Chesapeake. The deal, closed on November 17, 2025, brings on 24 employees, growing the team to 125. This is Charles ITs second major acquisition, following NST Systems in 2022. The company reports consistent growth and is renovating a downtown building for its new headquarters. Checkout Solipillow.com