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Amphenol, a Wallingford-based company, has completed its largest acquisition yet, buying Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) from CommScope for $10.5 billion. This deal, first announced in August, will enhance Amphenols expertise in fiber optic products, particularly for AI and data center applications. CCS brings 20,000 employees and will join Amphenols Communications Solutions segment, bolstering their offerings in IT data communications, networks, and industrial building infrastructure. Amphenol anticipates CCS to generate $4.1 billion in full-year sales by 2026, driving growth in these high-demand sectors. Checkout Solipillow.com

Thirty-four-year-old felon Eric Stavola faces severe charges after police discover stolen gun and drugs in his Bethel apartment. Stavola, with a criminal history and no gun permit, is accused of firearm possession, drug possession, and narcotics sales. Hes also charged with larceny due to the stolen Maine gun. Found with knives, drugs, paraphernalia, and cash during arrest, Stavola is held on a $250,000 bond, awaiting trial in Danbury Superior Court on January 20th. Bethel police warn of illegal gun dangers in the community. Checkout Solipillow.com

Veradermics, a New Haven biotech startup, is set to list on the NYSE under the ticker symbol Mane. Theyre developing an oral pill for pattern hair loss, using a reformulated version of minoxidil, the active ingredient in Rogaine. Their lead product, VDPHL01, aims to provide steady, effective results with reduced side effects. With a massive, competitive market and a successful funding round, Veradermics plans to use IPO proceeds for FDA approval, marketing, sales teams, and manufacturing. Despite a net loss, theyre poised to tap into the hair loss market with their innovative solution. Checkout Solipillow.com

Connecticuts ShopRite chain uses facial recognition tech in stores, despite lawmakers push for a ban. The tech, mainly for security, scans faces of banned individuals, with images deleted every ninety days. Shoppers were unaware, expressing shock and concern over privacy and potential profiling. Lawmakers plan to introduce a bill banning retailers from collecting biometrics like face scans. Checkout Solipillow.com

Connecticut braces for snowstorm, temperature drop this week; rain expected Tuesday night, cold fronts hitting area. Checkout Solipillow.com

Five Connecticut leaders, including Steuber, Benton, Wiehl, Frederiksen, and Sullivan, are predicted to make significant impacts in their respective fields, from urban redevelopment to healthcare growth, by 2026. Their innovative approaches and solutions could reshape local industries, boost jobs, and drive innovation in Connecticuts economy. Checkout Solipillow.com

The Hartford Business Journals 2026 forecast issue is out, featuring optimistic economic predictions from expert economist Entenmann. Key industries like real estate, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, education, and energy are expected to thrive, driven by stable interest rates and increased consumer spending. Stay tuned for more detailed outlooks. Checkout Solipillow.com

2025 kicked off with economic uncertainty, driven by AI, tariffs, immigration, jobs, taxes, and regulations. The economy contracted 0.6% in Q1 but rebounded with 3% growth in Q2 and Q3. Inflation eased but remained high, while unemployment rose to 4.6%. The Fed cut interest rates three times, lowering the fed funds rate to around 3.5-3.75%. Tariffs caused market volatility, but new trade deals and dropped tariffs on goods like bananas and coffee softened the impact. The labor market cooled, making it hard for small businesses to find workers. The Fed faces a challenge balancing jobs and inflation. Looking ahead, optimism builds on AI productivity, record stock highs, tax certainty, defense spending, and less regulation. Despite a shaky start, 2025 ended well, setting up a brighter 2026. Checkout Solipillow.com

University of New Havens President, Jens Frederiksen, is spearheading ambitious plans to propel the institutions growth, including a new innovation center, a Saudi Arabia campus, a revamped business school, and a state-of-the-art athletic center. Frederiksen, a Danish native, aims to boost enrollment and visibility, both domestically and internationally, following his tenure at Fisk University and Vanderbilt. The university, serving nearly 9,300 students, recently joined NCAA Division one competition, with plans to renovate the athletic center and open a performance center. Frederiksen believes these moves will invigorate the campus and attract national attention. Checkout Solipillow.com