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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. painted a bleak picture of people with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, that was especially hurtful to some. ... Read full Story
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After a long, cold winter in Connecticut, summer weather is finally here and the return of those warm temperatures has many people turning on the fans and cranking up the air conditioners again to help them stay cool. But even with electric rates dropping this summer, it’s important to remember that when the mercury climbs, […] ... Read full Story
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There’s something very satisfying about the efficiency of overnight travel -- depending on how much you value your comfort., ... Read full Story
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The 'No Kings' protest drew thousands of people to the state Capitol in Hartford to demonstrate against President Trump's policies. ... Read full Story
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One mayor says thanks, another complains. But both are advocating for their cities and seeking changes to public education funding in CT. ... Read full Story
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The order sought to compel officials to require documentary proof of citizenship for everyone registering to vote for federal elections. ... Read full Story
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CT ranked 5th in children's health but ranked lower in other areas: 26th for economic well-being and 22nd for family and community measures. ... Read full Story
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Varios proyectos de ley fueron aprobados en 2025 abordaron problemas que los legisladores habían intentado atacar antes sin éxito. ... Read full Story
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CT will operate its own block grant. But lawmakers argued the options from USDA could prevent some farmers from getting needed relief. ... Read full Story
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The Latino community is frustrated and afraid. We need solutions —not militarization. We need reform —not fear. ... Read full Story
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Gov. Ned Lamont has set ambitious goals for expanding rail service, yet activity on the Berkshire Line remains dormant. ... Read full Story
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The bill would raise the endowment tax on universities from 1.4% to 21%, which students fear could impact the availability of financial aid. ... Read full Story
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Gov. Ned Lamont has signed into law an overhaul of CT's towing statutes that came after an investigation by the CT Mirror and ProPublica. ... Read full Story
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The EPA proposed repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas ... Read full Story
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At a time of climate change, biodiversity loss, and extreme weather, choosing a meadow is no longer just an aesthetic decision — it is an act of climate resilience. ... Read full Story
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 15, 2025 is:
progeny • \PRAH-juh-nee\ • noun
Progeny refers to the child or descendant of a particular parent or family. Progeny can also refer to the offspring of an animal or plant, or broadly to something that is the product of something else. The plural of progeny is progeny.
// Many Americans are the progeny of immigrants.
// The champion thoroughbred passed on his speed, endurance, and calm temperament to his progeny, many of whom became successful racehorses themselves.
// This landmark study is the progeny of many earlier efforts to explore the phenomenon.
Examples:
“‘I am (We are) our ancestors’ wildest dreams.’ The phrase originated from New Orleans visual artist, activist, and filmmaker Brandan Odums, and was popularized by influential Black figures like Ava Duvernay, who used the phrase in tribute to the ancestors of First Lady Michelle Obama. Melvinia Shields, who was born a slave in 1844, would be survived by five generations of progeny, ultimately leading to her great-great-great granddaughter—Michelle Obama ...” — Christopher J. Schell, “Hope for the Wild in Afrofuturism,” 2024
Did you know?
Progeny is the progeny of the Latin verb prōgignere, meaning “to beget.” That Latin word is itself an offspring of the prefix prō-, meaning “forth,” and gignere, which can mean “to beget” or “to bring forth.” Gignere has produced a large family of English descendants, including benign, engine, genius, germ, indigenous, and genuine. Gignere even paired up with prō- again to produce a close relative of progeny: the noun progenitor can mean “an ancestor in the direct line,” “a biologically ancestral form,” or “a precursor or originator.”
