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Many early childhood educators in Connecticut will soon be eligible for help from the state to pay for health insurance. A group that oversees the state's Early Childhood Education Endowment recently approved using $10 million from the fund to create a new insurance subsidy. bit.ly/4fIJQrQ

The New Haven Health's teaching kitchen program helps patients and providers alike learn to make healthy, delicious meals on a budget. bit.ly/4yxcmEb

So far, 2026 has been a big year for movies. There’s been the success of horror films like "Backrooms" and "Obsession." There are movies that have been targeted by the culture wars, like "The Odyssey." And there are the smaller films that have gotten critical acclaim like "Camp" and "Is God Is." This hour on #DisruptedCT, we’re talking about the year in film for our fourth annual summer movie panel. bit.ly/4yHjbDs

Connecticut has a new law aimed at shaping the future of artificial intelligence. This hour, we explore what it means for students, teachers, and schools across the state. youtube.com/live/8vpr5zmoV…

Looking for a new place to hike, camp or explore in Connecticut? A new state parks website lets visitors search nearly 140 parks and forests by location and activity, find upcoming events and get information about campsites, hiking challenges and long-distance trails across the state. bit.ly/4hj5G6p

🔊 For three musicians with disabilities, making music means rethinking breath, rhythm, movement, access, and the path between body, instrument, and sound. Listen the their stories on #AudaciousCT here: bit.ly/4faRvza

So far, 2026 has been a big year for movies. There’s been the success of horror films like "Backrooms" and "Obsession." There are movies that have been targeted by the culture wars, like "The Odyssey." And there are the smaller films that have gotten critical acclaim like "Camp" and "Is God Is." This hour on #DisruptedCT, we’re talking about the year in film for our fourth annual summer movie panel. bit.ly/4yHjbDs

When Spain takes the field against defending champion Argentina in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey, captain Rodri will carry the hopes of his country onto soccer's biggest stage. But 16 years ago, the future superstar Rodrigo Hernández Cascante was just another teenager spending part of his summer at a sleepaway camp in Deep River, Connecticut. bit.ly/4b2ONt0

U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-5th District, was the only member of Connecticut’s congressional delegation to vote Wednesday for an amendment that would have cut off more aid to Israel as public opinion shifts on the issue and Democratic voters have grown critical of the country’s war in Gaza. bit.ly/3TGYC9S

Runners in Hartford are preparing to take their mark in a 5k race hosted by The Urban League of Greater Hartford and the Hartford Marathon Foundation. The 5th annual MOVE! 5K and Movement Festival is being held Saturday, July 18. The event is centered around wellness and the importance of movement, health, and fitness, according to Josh Miller, President of the Hartford Marathon Foundation. bit.ly/4fogqOu

State Sen. Matt Lesser, a Democrat, wants Connecticut to explore manufacturing generic weight-loss drugs despite Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration backing away from the idea. bit.ly/4f81pBr

This hour on @colinmcshow, we’re joined in studio by singer-songwriters Kat Reinhert and Nicole Zuraitis to talk about the idea of a modern songbook. ctpublic.org/show/the-colin…

Connecticut reached its highest-ever finish in CNBC's America's Top States for Business rankings, moving up to 23rd overall. Analysts say improvements in business friendliness helped boost the state's ranking, but high costs and infrastructure challenges remain major obstacles. bit.ly/3R2jB6p

This hour on @WhereWeLive, we share some of our favorite summer happenings around the state and we want to hear yours too! Connecticut Public pals Frankie Graziano and Francesca Fontanez join us to share their favorite summer spots. These Connecticut natives have all the best tips and secrets to making the most of your summer. bit.ly/4w836ET

City officials say bed bug infestations are a public health concern and encourage residents to alert the city’s housing division and 311 hotline to unresponsive landlords. Residents can also report bed bugs in Hartford hotels or motels through the city’s 311 hotline and online. bit.ly/4pt0NKf

A Connecticut judge sentenced Alexander Thomas, a former associate pastor at South Church, to two years of probation on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to money laundering and larceny charges. bit.ly/4aRkc1u

Immigrant rights advocates and supporters gathered outside the federal courthouse in New Haven Wednesday to protest recent ICE enforcement actions and the deaths of two men during separate encounters with immigration agents in Maine and Texas. Speakers called for greater protections for immigrants in Connecticut and urged continued advocacy against what they described as abuses during federal immigration enforcement. ctpublic.org/news/2026-07-1…

We all love an underdog story. But why? This hour on The Colin McEnroe Show, we take a look at underdogs from David and Goliath to Rocky to The World Cup. bit.ly/3T7ruIg

A political action committee that supports Democratic military veterans seeking office is giving Luke Bronin a major boost in his campaign for Congress with a nearly $1 million ad campaign, making it the first foray by an outside group into the four-way primary for Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District. bit.ly/3TCCa1D

The Connecticut Hispanic Democratic Caucus has endorsed Gov. Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz for reelection. The group highlighted the administration's work on education, health care and language access while urging Latino voters to cast their ballots. bit.ly/4aVeeN7