1+ hour, 5+ min ago  (249+ words) Jun 19, 2026, 5: 09 PM The U. S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday. A deep U. S. roster overcame Pulisic's absence to clinch a knockout berth after only…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago  (111+ words) News12 | Connecticut CT abolished slavery decades before Juneteenth, but it was a long journey to freedom Slavery officially ended in Connecticut in 1848, nearly two decades before Juneteenth. But the state was far behind neighboring states in granting enslaved people their freedom....

1+ hour, 41+ min ago  (98+ words) Jun 19, 2026, 4: 34 PM A Woodbridge police officer is being celebrated for saving the life of an infant who was choking. Officer Nicholas Samartino responded to a report of a 5-day-old newborn choking and having trouble breathing. Upon arrival, Samartino began administering…...

2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (178+ words) News12 | Connecticut Down the Shore Trivia for June 20, 2026 Do you think you know everything there is to know about the Jersey Shore? Take this quiz and find out! Jun 20, 2026, 5: 00 AM Down the Shore: Wildwood's Doo Wop vibe and a look inside…...

10+ hour, 52+ min ago  (68+ words) Jun 19, 2026, 7: 22 AM The African American Association of Norwalk is celebrating Juneteenth with its second annual Juneteenth Celebration Weekend. Veterans Memorial Park - Seaview Avenue, Norwalk. Enjoy a weekend full of fun, food, music, rides and celebrations honoring Black heritage and Juneteenth!...

11+ hour, 37+ min ago  (111+ words) Jun 19, 2026, 6: 37 AM A Danbury woman has been arrested in connection with a homicide investigation that dates back to 2018, according to police. Police say the investigation began when Stamford police discovered the remains of a deceased person. During a lengthy investigation,…...

6+ hour, 1+ min ago  (152+ words) Jun 19, 2026, 12: 11 PM Straight No Chaser is bringing their "Beach Bash" tour to Stamford. They are performing at the Stamford Palace Theatre on June 25th at 7: 30 p. m. The group is often known for their holiday hits, but they're trading winter wonderland for summer…...

7+ hour, 6+ min ago  (97+ words) Jun 19, 2026, 11: 04 AM The Westport Cross Highway bridge replacement project has begun in Westport. Nearby roadways will be closed until the expected completion of the project on Aug. 20. The bridge resides over Dead Man's Brook and once replaced will be five…...

11+ hour, 41+ min ago  (137+ words) Jun 19, 2026, 6: 32 AM Waymo is recalling 3, 871 of its fifth-generation automated driving systems in the United States after identifying a software issue that could allow vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones. According to the recall notice, the software may fail to…...

17+ hour, 32+ min ago  (221+ words) Jun 19, 2026, 6: 20 AM It's a cloudy start to Friday, but less hot, humid, and windy than yesterday. Aside from a stray shower this morning or Saturday night, it's a dry finish to the week. We are tracking some much needed rain,…...