hartfordnews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for hartfordnews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page hartfordnews.net http://hartfordnews.net en-us Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:34:05 +1000 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:34:05 +1000 3600 <![CDATA[Fire take Lynx's Bridget Carleton No. 1 in WNBA expansion draft]]> (Photo credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images)

The Portland Fire selected Bridget Carleton first overall in the WNBA's two-team expansion draft on Friday, and the Toronto Tempo followed by making Julie Allemand their first pick.

Carleton comes from the Minnesota Lynx and is an unrestricted free agent this offseason. That means Portland can designate Carleton a 'core' player and have exclusive negotiating rights]]> http://hartfordnews.net/news/278962843/fire-take-lynx-bridget-carleton-no-1-in-wnba-expansion-draft 278962843 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:40:35 GMT http://hartfordnews.net/news/278962843/fire-take-lynx-bridget-carleton-no-1-in-wnba-expansion-draft <![CDATA[Lobby Day: CT teachers demand education funding from lawmakers]]> With one month left in Connecticut’s legislative session, educators want lawmakers to implement some improvements.

Teachers statewide will come together for a Lobby Day event April 8, calling for legislation to improve the state’s public education funding formula and to pay student teachers.

Kate Dias, preside]]> http://hartfordnews.net/news/278956731/lobby-day-ct-teachers-demand-education-funding-from-lawmakers 278956731 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:21:05 GMT http://hartfordnews.net/news/278956731/lobby-day-ct-teachers-demand-education-funding-from-lawmakers <![CDATA[On The Clock: A second look at the top WRs in the '26 Draft]]> The 'On The Clock' crew of Matt Williamson, Mike Prisuta and Max Starks take a look at the top prospects in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh in April. Today, they take a second look at the wide receiver position.

Note: The opinions expressed here are their own and not those of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Matt's First Look

1. Carnell Tate, Ohio State, 6-2, 192]]> http://hartfordnews.net/news/278963850/on-the-clock-a-second-look-at-the-top-wrs-in-the-26-draft 278963850 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT http://hartfordnews.net/news/278963850/on-the-clock-a-second-look-at-the-top-wrs-in-the-26-draft <![CDATA[On The Clock: A second look at the top QBs in the '26 Draft]]> The 'On The Clock' crew of Matt Williamson, Mike Prisuta and Max Starks take a look at the top prospects in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh in April. Today, they take a second look at the quarterback position.

Note: The opinions expressed here are their own and not those of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Matt's First Look

1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana, 6-5, 225 ]]> http://hartfordnews.net/news/278957677/on-the-clock-a-second-look-at-the-top-qbs-in-the-26-draft 278957677 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT http://hartfordnews.net/news/278957677/on-the-clock-a-second-look-at-the-top-qbs-in-the-26-draft <![CDATA[International rookies who could shape the 2026 World Cup - ESPN]]> https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48377586/international-rookies-shape-2026-world-cup 278964377 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:08:06 GMT https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48377586/international-rookies-shape-2026-world-cup <![CDATA[Every team's championship, group odds for the 2026 World Cup - ESPN]]> https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/48386952/espn-soccer-futbol-world-cup-betting-odds-championship-groups 278964376 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:07:48 GMT https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/48386952/espn-soccer-futbol-world-cup-betting-odds-championship-groups <![CDATA[NYPD seizes 1,000 guns as NYC shootings reach historic lows]]> https://www.police1.com/nypd-seizes-1-000-guns-as-nyc-shootings-reach-historic-lows 278964136 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:02:47 GMT https://www.police1.com/nypd-seizes-1-000-guns-as-nyc-shootings-reach-historic-lows <![CDATA[BWC- Auburn Police officers save person suffering mental health crisis from frigid river]]> https://www.police1.com/search-and-rescue/bwc-n-y-officers-save-person-suffering-mental-health-crisis-from-frigid-river 278964135 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:02:31 GMT https://www.police1.com/search-and-rescue/bwc-n-y-officers-save-person-suffering-mental-health-crisis-from-frigid-river <![CDATA[Opinion- Strengthen CTs mental health crisis response]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/strengthen-connecticuts-mental-health-crisis-response/ 278964119 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:38:09 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/strengthen-connecticuts-mental-health-crisis-response/ <![CDATA[UConn's stunning win over Duke the talk of Husky Nation ahead of the Final Four - CBS New York]]> https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/uconn-huskies-march-madness-final-four/ 278964118 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:38:05 GMT https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/uconn-huskies-march-madness-final-four/ <![CDATA[The likes of which we have seen before]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/the-likes-of-which-we-have-seen-before-thomas/ 278964117 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:38:00 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/the-likes-of-which-we-have-seen-before-thomas/ <![CDATA[Sen. Tony Hwang not running; A sign of larger trouble for CT GOP?]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/31/sen-tony-hwang-not-running-a-sign-of-larger-trouble-for-ct-gop/ 278964116 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:37:52 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/31/sen-tony-hwang-not-running-a-sign-of-larger-trouble-for-ct-gop/ <![CDATA[Opinion- Public higher education is the people's business]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/public-higher-education-is-the-peoples-business/ 278964115 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:37:47 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/public-higher-education-is-the-peoples-business/ <![CDATA[CT, other Democratic states sue Trump over mail-in ballot order]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/states-sue-trump-mail-ballots/ 278964114 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:37:29 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/states-sue-trump-mail-ballots/ <![CDATA[CT lawmakers' budget leaves out key funding boost for schools]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/no-increase-education-cost-sharing-ecs-ct/ 278964113 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:37:14 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/no-increase-education-cost-sharing-ecs-ct/ <![CDATA[Loss of tax credits led to a drop-off in EV sales. Will they rebound?]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/loss-of-tax-credits-led-to-a-drop-off-in-ev-sales-will-they-rebound/ 278964111 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:37:09 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/loss-of-tax-credits-led-to-a-drop-off-in-ev-sales-will-they-rebound/ <![CDATA[Legislature's $29B spending plan sets up negotiations with Lamont]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/31/legislatures-29b-spending-plan-sets-up-negotiations-with-lamont/ 278964110 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:36:56 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/31/legislatures-29b-spending-plan-sets-up-negotiations-with-lamont/ <![CDATA[Opinion- CTs statute of limitations protects abusers, not children]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/connecticuts-statute-of-limitations-protects-abusers-not-children/ 278964109 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:36:48 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/connecticuts-statute-of-limitations-protects-abusers-not-children/ <![CDATA[Opinion- A single word is putting CT homes at risk]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/31/a-single-word-is-putting-ct-homes-at-risk/ 278964108 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:36:37 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/31/a-single-word-is-putting-ct-homes-at-risk/ <![CDATA[Lamont visits East Windsor solar array, criticizes loss of open space]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/lamont-visits-east-windsor-solar-array-criticizes-loss-of-open-space/ 278964107 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:36:30 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/lamont-visits-east-windsor-solar-array-criticizes-loss-of-open-space/ <![CDATA[DHS shutdown, HB 8002, State of the Bears- CT politics news]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/ct-politics-news-dhs-hb-8002-bears/ 278964106 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:36:26 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/ct-politics-news-dhs-hb-8002-bears/ <![CDATA[Could CT bottle deposit rate return to 5 cents? Concerns prompt bill]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/ct-bottle-bill-concerns-prompt-legislation-that-could-return-rate-to-5%c2%a2/ 278964105 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:36:11 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/ct-bottle-bill-concerns-prompt-legislation-that-could-return-rate-to-5%c2%a2/ <![CDATA[CT on pace for tiny $6 million budget deficit, Comptroller projects]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/ct-on-pace-for-tiny-6-million-budget-deficit-comptroller-projects/ 278964104 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:36:04 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/ct-on-pace-for-tiny-6-million-budget-deficit-comptroller-projects/ <![CDATA[In final weeks of CT session, AI policy bills come into focus]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/artificial-intelligence-privacy-legislature-ct/ 278964103 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:36:00 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/artificial-intelligence-privacy-legislature-ct/ <![CDATA[CT finance panel keeps Lamont tax rebate plan in play]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/31/ct-tax-panel-keeps-lamonts-rebate-plan-in-play/ 278964102 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:35:54 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/31/ct-tax-panel-keeps-lamonts-rebate-plan-in-play/ <![CDATA[Former US Education Sec. Cardona to lead CT workforce effort]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/miguel-cardona-lamont-workforce-youth-ct/ 278964101 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:35:50 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/miguel-cardona-lamont-workforce-youth-ct/ <![CDATA[NY gov's embrace of 'no tax on tips' to cost New York City $239M]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/30/ny-gov-hochul-no-tax-on-tips-new-york-city-lose-millions/ 278964100 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:35:43 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/30/ny-gov-hochul-no-tax-on-tips-new-york-city-lose-millions/ <![CDATA[Opinion- Pet stores and rescues are not enemies]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/ct-pet-stores-and-rescues-are-not-enemies/ 278964099 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:35:38 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/ct-pet-stores-and-rescues-are-not-enemies/ <![CDATA[In CT's Black community, advocates combat organ donation myths]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/ct-black-community-organ-donation/ 278964098 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:35:29 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/ct-black-community-organ-donation/ <![CDATA[US Supreme Court to decide if Trump can end birthright citizenship]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/31/scotus-birthright-citizenship-oral-arguments/ 278964097 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:35:13 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/31/scotus-birthright-citizenship-oral-arguments/ <![CDATA[Public access to CT college course syllabi threatened in new bill]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/ct-college-course-syllabi-foia/ 278964096 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:35:09 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/ct-college-course-syllabi-foia/ <![CDATA[Warmer weather returns to New York area soon. Get the First Alert Forecast. - CBS New York]]> https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nyc-new-jersey-connecticut-weather-spring-april-2026/ 278964095 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:35:05 GMT https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nyc-new-jersey-connecticut-weather-spring-april-2026/ <![CDATA[CT Mirror chosen for ProPublicas Local Reporting Network again]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/ct-mirror-propublica-local-reporting-network-jenna-carlesso/ 278964094 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:34:58 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/ct-mirror-propublica-local-reporting-network-jenna-carlesso/ <![CDATA[Protesters ask Himes to withdraw support for surveillance program]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/31/jim-himes-fisa-surveillance/ 278964093 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:34:37 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/31/jim-himes-fisa-surveillance/ <![CDATA[The CT Sun is leaving. The sale has raised deeper questions.]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/30/ct-sun-sale-houston-comets/ 278964092 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:34:30 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/30/ct-sun-sale-houston-comets/ <![CDATA[Agricultural lab expansion will help CT farmers solve new problems]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/ct-agriculture-laboratory-expansion/ 278964091 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:34:25 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/ct-agriculture-laboratory-expansion/ <![CDATA[CT GOP gubernatorial rivals ignore Trump at meet-and-mingle]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/ct-gop-gubernatorial-rivals-ignore-trump-at-meet-and-mingle/ 278964090 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:34:16 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/ct-gop-gubernatorial-rivals-ignore-trump-at-meet-and-mingle/ <![CDATA[Connecticut man charged with murder of Bridgeport firefighter - CBS New York]]> https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/bridgeport-firefighter-terrence-cramer-murder/ 278964089 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:34:12 GMT https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/bridgeport-firefighter-terrence-cramer-murder/ <![CDATA[States, including CT, sue Trump over toxic air rule rollback]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/states-including-ct-sue-trump-over-toxic-air-rule-rollback/ 278964088 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:34:00 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/states-including-ct-sue-trump-over-toxic-air-rule-rollback/ <![CDATA[Police arrest the stepfather of 12-year-old girl who was found dead]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/police-arrest-the-stepfather-of-12-year-old-girl-who-was-found-dead/ 278964087 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:33:56 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/police-arrest-the-stepfather-of-12-year-old-girl-who-was-found-dead/ <![CDATA[UConn Health to take over DCF-run psychiatric facility]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/uconn-health-solnit-children-center-middletown-dcf-psychiatric/ 278964086 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:33:49 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/01/uconn-health-solnit-children-center-middletown-dcf-psychiatric/ <![CDATA[Here's another way UConn's basketball teams are making history]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/heres-another-way-uconns-basketball-teams-are-making-history/ 278964085 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:33:42 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/heres-another-way-uconns-basketball-teams-are-making-history/ <![CDATA[To stop Torrington transfer station sale, officials seek public control]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/31/to-avert-sale-of-torrington-transfer-station-lawmakers-seek-public-control/ 278964083 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:33:35 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/31/to-avert-sale-of-torrington-transfer-station-lawmakers-seek-public-control/ <![CDATA[Hartford may have violated Sheff settlement in student recruiting]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/hartford-recruiting-sheff-violation/ 278964081 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:33:29 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/03/hartford-recruiting-sheff-violation/ <![CDATA[SB 365- Put Buprenorphine in emergency departments]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/31/sb-365/ 278964076 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:33:08 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/31/sb-365/ <![CDATA[Blue Hills auditors have not received key financial documents]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/blue-hills-auditors-have-not-received-key-financial-documents/ 278964074 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:33:03 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/blue-hills-auditors-have-not-received-key-financial-documents/ <![CDATA[Lawmakers grill judicial nominees; confirmation votes postponed]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/lawmakers-grill-judicial-nominees-confirmation-votes-postponed/ 278964071 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:32:55 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/lawmakers-grill-judicial-nominees-confirmation-votes-postponed/ <![CDATA[Opinion- The zombie apocalypse is already here]]> https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/the-zombie-apocalypse-is-already-here/ 278964068 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:32:47 GMT https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/the-zombie-apocalypse-is-already-here/ <![CDATA[Woman's body sat 20 hours before it was dumped at New Haven park- Cops]]> https://www.nhregister.com/connecticut/article/new-haven-overdose-body-dumped-kyle-wilson-21938919.php 278963755 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:04:42 GMT https://www.nhregister.com/connecticut/article/new-haven-overdose-body-dumped-kyle-wilson-21938919.php <![CDATA[New Haven native, Israeli soldier, killed in battle in Lebanon]]> https://www.nhregister.com/connecticut/article/new-haven-israel-soldier-death-22158131.php 278963753 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:04:27 GMT https://www.nhregister.com/connecticut/article/new-haven-israel-soldier-death-22158131.php <![CDATA[Former Yale police officer pleads guilty in federal child porn case]]> https://www.nhregister.com/connecticut/article/yale-officer-otilio-green-child-porn-guilty-21946199.php 278963740 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:02:37 GMT https://www.nhregister.com/connecticut/article/yale-officer-otilio-green-child-porn-guilty-21946199.php <![CDATA[Gattuso's Italy reign ends after World Cup failure]]> https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/gattusos-italy-reign-ends-after-world-cup-failure-c-22093242 278963057 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:48:31 GMT https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/gattusos-italy-reign-ends-after-world-cup-failure-c-22093242 <![CDATA[12-Year-Old Arrested After Classmate Dies From Water Bottle Attack Latest News]]> https://www.huffpost.com/entry/12-year-old-arrested-after-classmate-dies-from-water-bottle-attack_n_69d03a0ae4b05537a7f143e8 278962972 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:32:37 GMT https://www.huffpost.com/entry/12-year-old-arrested-after-classmate-dies-from-water-bottle-attack_n_69d03a0ae4b05537a7f143e8 <![CDATA[Small town police departments shutting down- Police officers weigh in]]> https://www.police1.com/rural-law-enforcement/police1-readers-respond-why-small-police-departments-are-collapsing-and-what-officers-say-is-driving-it 278962955 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:07:15 GMT https://www.police1.com/rural-law-enforcement/police1-readers-respond-why-small-police-departments-are-collapsing-and-what-officers-say-is-driving-it <![CDATA[Wellness retreat aims to help first responders break out of survival mode]]> https://www.police1.com/health-wellness/wellness-retreat-aims-to-help-first-responders-break-out-of-survival-mode 278962943 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:04:56 GMT https://www.police1.com/health-wellness/wellness-retreat-aims-to-help-first-responders-break-out-of-survival-mode <![CDATA[Our Ryan Giggs - Brad Friedel hails Ireland legend, outlines World Cup fan regret]]> https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/our-ryan-giggs-brad-friedel-33711343 278962937 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:03:16 GMT https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/our-ryan-giggs-brad-friedel-33711343 <![CDATA[Michigan sheriff's office DFR pilot leads to arrest on day of programlaunch]]> https://www.police1.com/drones/mich-sheriffs-office-dfr-pilot-leads-to-arrest-on-day-of-program-launch 278962856 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:05:31 GMT https://www.police1.com/drones/mich-sheriffs-office-dfr-pilot-leads-to-arrest-on-day-of-program-launch <![CDATA[Rossford Police officer donates kidney to Ohio trooper]]> https://www.police1.com/police-heroes/i-didnt-want-to-see-him-go-ohio-police-officer-donates-kidney-to-state-trooper 278962854 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:03:23 GMT https://www.police1.com/police-heroes/i-didnt-want-to-see-him-go-ohio-police-officer-donates-kidney-to-state-trooper <![CDATA["Bob's Burgers" actor pulled from fiery car crash by New Hampshire state trooper]]> https://www.police1.com/search-and-rescue/n-h-trooper-serving-in-governors-detail-pulls-bobs-burgers-actor-from-fiery-crash 278962853 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:02:42 GMT https://www.police1.com/search-and-rescue/n-h-trooper-serving-in-governors-detail-pulls-bobs-burgers-actor-from-fiery-crash <![CDATA[Laura Dern To Star In Jeffrey Epstein TV Series UK Crime]]> https://www.huffpost.com/entry/laura-dern-jeffrey-epstein-investigation-tv-series_n_69cecd64e4b0d214cc70c4aa 278962793 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:02:58 GMT https://www.huffpost.com/entry/laura-dern-jeffrey-epstein-investigation-tv-series_n_69cecd64e4b0d214cc70c4aa <![CDATA[Gray On Kilmarnock Test & International Players Returning]]> https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2026/april/03/gray-on-kilmarnock-test---international-players-returning-/ 278964380 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:08:52 GMT https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2026/april/03/gray-on-kilmarnock-test---international-players-returning-/