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Senator Chris Murphy criticizes Trump administration and ICE following fatal shooting of Renee Good, calling for reforms and threatening to withhold homeland security funding. Checkout Solipillow.com

A Connecticut Lottery player is on the brink of claiming a $100,000 prize from Sundays Cash Five drawing, with the winning ticket sold at Newington Food Land. The odds of winning are 1 in 324,632, and the winner has 180 days to claim the prize in person at lottery headquarters. Recently, a Mystic resident won $84,682, and a Voluntown brother and sister claimed a $1 million Powerball prize. Checkout Solipillow.com

Stratford, Connecticut woman drops $2M lawsuit against USPS after mail carrier accident Checkout Solipillow.com

21-year-old Nicholas Maldonado from Newington is charged with assault after allegedly pepper spraying a man outside West Hartfords Cha Papi tea shop. The incident, which started as a verbal argument, resulted in no serious injuries. Cha Papi reopened after a cleaning, and Maldonado remains in custody. Checkout Solipillow.com

High-speed chase in Connecticut ends in dramatic crash, arrest of suspected drunk driver with illegal substances and no license. Checkout Solipillow.com

UConns Sarah Strong Shines, Despite Coach Auriemmas Push for More Scoring: In a dominant performance, Strong scores 18 and grabs 13 rebounds, but coach Auriemma urges her to shoot more, comparing her situation to Paige Bueckers. Checkout Solipillow.com

Michigans upset loss to Wisconsin and Nebraskas road wins shake up the womens college basketball rankings. Arizona remains atop the list, followed by Iowa State and UConn. Houstons impressive road win streak lands them at number four. UConn faces Seton Hall on Tuesday, with more rankings changes expected as undefeated teams continue to compete. Checkout Solipillow.com

Isadora De Lima Zafred, a fourth-grader, invented a smart car safety system to enhance school zone safety. Her innovative idea, developed during a Connecticut Invention Convention workshop, limits car speeds and sends alerts to prevent accidents. Isadoras invention earned her an Amazon tablet and a medal, and shes now part of a virtual program to further develop her idea. Trinity Academy, a tuition-free school in Hartford, encourages innovation and hosted its first workshop, with many students and parents participating in financial literacy sessions. Checkout Solipillow.com

Federal officials unveil new US Dietary Guidelines, flipping the traditional food pyramid. Protein, dairy, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables now top the list, while whole grains take a back seat. The aim is to encourage whole food consumption and reduce processed junk. However, experts express concerns about the emphasis on full-fat dairy, meat, and butter, which could conflict with the saturated fat limit. Despite this, many welcome the focus on real foods over processed ones. The new guidelines are seen as a step towards better nutrition, but there are questions about how the details will be explained to the public. Checkout Solipillow.com