BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 9 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: * * * * Live coverage of nearly a dozen conference media day events - ACC, American, Big 12, CUSA, MAC, SEC, Sun Belt, and more * New season of College Football Livestarts Tuesday - 3 p.m. ET on ESPN2 * * * ESPN's extensive programming surrounding the 2024 college football season kicks off with coverage of conference media days throughout the month of July, along with the return   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Attorney General William Tong today is urging all Connecticut residents who may have been impacted by Change Healthcare's February data breach to take advantage of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection measures. "The Change Healthcare breach was one of the most significant breaches we have seen - impacting the entire healthcare delivery system, hospitals  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 13 -- The Berkshire Bank issued the following news release: Berkshire Bank is pleased to announce Tracy Sicbaldi has joined the bank as senior vice president, government and municipal sales officer. In this role, Sicbaldi will be responsible for managing and expanding Berkshire's government banking relationships in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Vermont. Sicbaldi has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry with special expertise in cash m  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Keystone Newsroom: "[McCormick's] Hedge Fund Invested $1.7 Million in China's Largest Synthetic Opiate Manufacturer" * * * Connecticut hedge fund executive and mega-millionaire David McCormick has, once again, been caught putting profits over Pennsylvanians. Breaking reporting from Keystone Newsroom has uncovered that McCormick invested in the biggest fentanyl producer in China - the count  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 12 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on July 11, 2024: * * * Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the announcement made today that Connecticut Child Advocate Sarah Eagan is planning to step down from her position in September after eleven years of service in the role: "Sarah has been an extraordinary advocate on behalf of Connecticut's children and her service to the state has been nothing but exceptional. D  more

STRATFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Lockheed Martin issued the following news release: * * * Foreign Military Sale of the Sikorsky-built Black Hawks brings fleet total to 12 * * * Croatia has officially purchased eight additional UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), via U.S. government Foreign Military Sale, bringing the country's Black Hawk fleet total to 12. The deal, which includes aircraft, organizational equipment, spare and repair parts  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 11 -- Connecticut State Colleges and Universities issued the following news on July 10, 2024: * * * Donation will support students facing food insecurity across CSCU's 17 campuses * * * CSCU announced today that it received a $159,000 donation from Stop & Shop to support CSCU's on-campus school food pantries in providing nutritious food options and basic necessities to students in need statewide. "We hope that by increasing our donation this year even more studen  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 11 -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * The CTDOT State Local Bridge Program provides 50% funding to reconstruct locally-owned bridges. * * * The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced more than $15.8 million in grants for 18 projects in Connecticut under the state-funded State Local Bridge Program. The State Local Bridge Program is a cost-matching grant program that pr  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 10 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * State Invests in $500 Million of Municipal Water Pollution Control Projects, with 94% Benefiting Environmental Justice Communities * * * Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes has announced the FY 2024/25 Clean Water Fund Priority list. With this announcement, the State of Connecticut is continuing its strong i  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce the release of a request for proposal for the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program. This competitive federal funding opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under the Department of the Interior (DOI). DEEP will review and select qualifying  more

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, July 12 (TNSres) -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: Scott Moore, associate professor of history at Eastern Connecticut State University and a native of Virginia Beach, VA, recently published a book about a legendary accused witch from southeastern Virginia. "The Witch of Pungo," published through the University of Virginia Press this May, explores the legend of Grace Sherwood, who was accused of witchcraft and tried by water in 1706. Mo  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 10 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: ESPN generated its largest Sunday Night Baseball audience in two and a half years with the Boston Red Sox 3-0 victory over the New York Yankees on July 7. The broadcast averaged 2,359,000 viewers and peaked with nearly three million viewers (2,952,000) at 8:45 p.m. ET, according to Nielsen. The July 7 broadcast was also the most-watched edition of Sunday Night Baseball since 2019   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 12 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: The award-winning ESPN "My Wish" series returns for its 17th season on Sunday, July 14, and will feature stars from the Olympics, NFL, MLB and NCAA. Since its beginning in 2006, the series has worked with Make-A-Wish to fulfill 84 sports-themed wishes for children with critical illnesses. This year's series of wishes will feature seven-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky, Duk  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 12 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: On Thursday evening, some of the biggest stars in sports and entertainment gathered at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to celebrate the year's best moments in sports at The 2024 ESPYS presented by Capital One. The show, which aired live on ABC, was hosted by tennis legend and cultural icon Serena Williams and featured appearances by Andy Reid, Candace Parker, Colman Domingo, Draym  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 9 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: This Thursday, some of the world's best athletes and biggest stars will join ESPN for The 2024 ESPYS presented by Capital One to commemorate the past year in sports. Hosted by Serena Williams, the star-studded ceremony will recognize major athletic achievements, relive unforgettable moments, honor leading athletes, and feature exciting musical performances. The 2024 ESPYS will air li  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 12 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * * SEC Now: Live from SEC Football Media Days primetime special airs Wednesday on SECN and ESPN2 with live guests * Documentary debuts include Texas and Oklahoma's episodes of Homecoming with Paul Finebaum and SEC Storied: Saturday Night Lights * More than a dozen on-air personalities to provide analysis and insight from Dallas * * * SEC Network gears up to host 49 hours   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 12 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: Today, Southwest Airlines(R) announces a new, multi-year sponsorship agreement with the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and SEC Network to be the "Official Airline of the SEC." The deal--officially launched on July 1--will primarily highlight the athletic contributions to SEC football, men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, gymnastics, and women's soccer. To celebrate the  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 12 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: SportsCenter anchor and legendary broadcaster Stuart Scott was a cultural icon. When he started at ESPN in 1993, he showed the world his personality and authenticity, and after being diagnosed with cancer, he showed what it meant to fight. Ten years ago, Scott was honored with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2014 ESPYS. Much like Jim Valvano's "Don't Give Up!" message at  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 12 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: Top Rank Boxing on ESPN, presented by AutoZone: Janibek vs. Mikhailovich, will be presented live this Saturday, July 13, at 11 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. PT exclusively on ESPN+. The event takes place at Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Janibek "Qazaq Style" Alimkhanuly will defend his WBO and IBF middleweight world titles against unbeaten contender Andrei Mikhailov  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 12 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * * Featured Groups include 6 of top 10 players in world ranking: McIlroy, Schauffele, Aberg, Clark, Morikawa, Hovland * Coverage begins at 3:15 a.m. ET tomorrow, continues through Final Round on Sunday, July 14 * Two Featured Group feeds each day of event * Subscribe to ESPN+ on the ESPN App, ESPN.com and connected TV devices * * * Live, exclusive coverage of the Genesis  more

STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 11 (TNSres) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: Worldwide PC shipments totaled 60.6 million units in the second quarter of 2024, a 1.9% increase from the second quarter of 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. This marks three consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth for the PC market. "The low year-on-year growth, together with stabilized sequential growth, indicates that th  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 10 -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is receiving a $38.9 million competitive grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to purchase 46 battery electric buses and install 29 chargers for the CTfastrak bus rapid transit service. The grant wi  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 10 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is receiving a $38.9 million competitive grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to purchase 46 battery electric buses and install 29 chargers for the CTfastrak bus rapid transit service. The grant will aid in CTD  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on July 12, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that from July 15 through July 19, 2024, he will be leading a delegation of officials from Connecticut on an economic development mission in Germany, where they will meet with the leadership of several German-based companies to discuss expanding their businesses in Connecticut. The delegation will hold meetings in Munich, Stuttgart, and Berli  more

ROCKY HILL, Connecticut, July 9 -- Henkel North America, a subsidiary of Henkel, issued the following news release: Henkel, a global company, marketing a wide range of well-known consumer and industrial brands, announced today that it is expanding its national partnership with Habitat for Humanity International. This commitment is the latest in a partnership with Habitat for Humanity that spans the globe. This year, Henkel's Loctite Consumer & Craftsman Division, based out of Westlake, Ohio, i  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 10 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * * Network expands Ahora o Nunca to two-hour format, moves production to Bristol * Cronometro becomes a one hour daily, weekday show (6-7 p.m. ET) * * * Beginning July 15, ESPN Deportes will unveil a refreshed weekday afternoon programming lineup anchored by the expansion of Ahora o Nunca. The show will now air Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET, originating liv  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 9 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * McCormick Eliminated Hundreds of Jobs in Pittsburgh as a CEO, Reports WHYY * * * Connecticut hedge fund CEO and mega-millionaire David McCormick has been caught lying again, this time about being a "job creator." Breaking reporting from WHYY exposes McCormick's real record of laying off hundreds of workers in Pittsburgh as CEO of Freemarkets. WHYY: David McCormick claims he created 'hundr  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 11 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * Northeast States Collaborative on Interregional Transmission is the first effort of its kind. Next steps include a strategic action plan for promoting interregional transmission projects. * * * Connecticut today joined a total of 10 Northeast states in signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) (https://energyinstitute.jhu.edu/wp-conten  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 12 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: The Premier Lacrosse League season continues this Saturday, July 13, with the PLL All-Star Game on ESPN and ESPN+, and the Skills Competition on ESPN+ live from Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium at the University of Louisville. Drew Carter will handle play-by-play for both events with Ryan Boyle as analyst and Jake Marsh guest reporting field side. The PLL All-Star Game on Saturday st  more

MILFORD, Connecticut, July 12 -- Quadient issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, announced today a new contract with Punch Pubs, a leading pub company in the UK. This partnership will see the deployment of Quadient's Parcel Pending open locker network across 1,261 pub locations managed by Punch Pubs, enhancing the accessibility and convenience of parcel deliveries and   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 8 -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting the public that the replacement of the railroad crossing on Route 6 (Farmington Avenue) in Bristol is scheduled to begin at approximately 5 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024. To ensure the safety of workers and the public, the area near the rail crossing will be closed to all vehicular traffic for approximately 72 hours.   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 (TNSres) -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * DEEP Seeking Additional Public Participation to Help Inform Passive Park Design of Connecticut's Newest State Park * * * Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) seeks public input to help inform the design of the Passive Park concept as it continues to make progress in its planning process for Seaside State Park i  more

STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 1 -- Charter Communications, a broadband communications company, posted the following news release: Video Subscribers Gain Access to NBCU's Unprecedented Multi-Platform Coverage of The Paris Olympics, Featuring Live Daytime Coverage of Top Events & Re-Imagined Primetime Show Spectrum, in agreement with NBCUniversal, today announced a multi-platform content offering for NBCU's coverage of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, scheduled for July 26-August 11 in Paris, Fra  more

STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 12 -- Spectrum Enterprise, a part of Charter Communications, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * The Resort is Providing Guests With Reliable, High-Speed Internet, WiFi and TV Entertainment With 120+ Channels Through the Simplicity of One Service Provider * * * Spectrum Enterprise, a part of Charter Communications, Inc., today announced the completion of a fiber network expansion and technology upgrade at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin De  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 10 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following transcript of a conference call on July 9, 2024, by Vice President of Production Phil Orlins, journalist Karl Ravech and analysts Eduardo Perez and Todd Frazier: * * * ESPN will exclusively televise the 2024 T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET. Karl Ravech returns as the voice of the Derby with analysts Eduardo Perez and Todd Frazier. Frazier, the 2015 Home Run Derby Champion, has called Li  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 12 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following transcript of a conference call on July 11, 2024, with Kiley McDaniel, Major League Baseball insider and draft expert: * * * ESPN MLB Insider and MLB Draft expert Kiley McDaniel was made available to media earlier today to discuss the 2024 MLB Draft. The first round of the event will air across ESPN and ESPN+, starting at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, from the historic Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. McDani  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 12 -- UFC, a part of ESPN, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: UFC action is back this weekend with UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez live from Ball Arena in Denver, CO on Saturday, July 13. The main card begins at 10 p.m. ET with the prelims starting at 7 p.m., both available on ESPN+, ESPN, ESPN Deportes and SiriusXM Fight Nation. Main Event: * Former two-time UFC women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas (13-6) will headline the UFC's return  more

STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 10 -- Charter Communications, a broadband communications company, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * The World's Leading Spanish-Language Streaming Service Included for Spectrum TV Select and Mi Plan Latino Customers for No Additional Cost * * * STAMFORD, Conn. and MIAMI -- Charter Communications, Inc., and TelevisaUnivision today announced the new ad-supported premium subscription version of ViX, "Premium with Ads," is now available at no ad  more

DANBURY, Connecticut, July 10 -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release: Western Connecticut State University announces the appointment of Joshua Sumrell as the new Director of Inclusion & Belonging, effective July 26. Sumrell is currently the Coordinator of the Intercultural Center at Eastern Connecticut State University. "This new position will assist students, faculty, and staff with the information and guidance they need to understand their rights and broade  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 12 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: ESPN's exclusive coverage of The Championships, Wimbledon, continues on ESPN platforms Friday, July 12, starting with Breakfast at Wimbledon at 7 a.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+ and followed by both of the Gentlemen's Semifinals LIVE on ESPN and ESPN+ (English and Spanish) beginning at 8 a.m. ET and on ESPN Deportes beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. The Gentlemen's Semifinals match starts at 8  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 13 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on July 12, 2024: * * * Gentlemen's Doubles Championship at 11:30 a.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+ Ladies' Doubles Championship at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+ Breakfast at Wimbledon Airs at 8 a.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+ * * * ESPN's exclusive coverage of The Championships, Wimbledon, continues on ESPN platforms Saturday, July 13, with Breakfast at Wimbledon at 8 a.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+ followed by th  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 12 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: ESPN's exclusive coverage of The Championships, Wimbledon, continues on ESPN platforms Thursday, July 11, with Breakfast at Wimbledon at 7 a.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+ and both of the Ladies' Semifinals LIVE on ESPN and ESPN+ (English and Spanish) beginning at 8 a.m. ET and on ESPN Deportes beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. The Ladies' Semifinals first match starts at 8:30 a.m. ET on ESPN a  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 10 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * In a new book, Yale historian Lauren Benton explores the rampant -- and seemingly incessant -- small wars that shaped imperial power between 1400 and 1900. * * * By Lisa Prevost Our understanding of global history tends to center on the major conflicts that caused the most widespread upheaval and loss of life. They include the two world wars and, further back in history, the Seven Years' War, the At  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 9 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: By Mallory Locklear A seven-day, extended-release version of buprenorphine -- a treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) that can reduce opioid use and overdose deaths -- is safe and effective for people with OUD experiencing minimal symptoms of withdrawal, a new Yale study finds. Individuals with minimal opioid withdrawal are often not prescribed the more common under-the-tongue, or sublingual, version of bu  more