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Stanley Black & Decker says they make nearly 30 million tape measures a year; come May, none of those will come from New Britain. About 300 employees are expected to lose their jobs. bit.ly/3Ppw4zO

Connecticut Public’s Latino Initiative, SOMOS CT, aims to elevate and uplift our local Latino communities through positive representation in our coverage. In this series, we will highlight the everyday stories of Latina trailblazers making an impact in their communities. SOMOS CT, la iniciativa Latina de Connecticut Public, busca elevar y promover a nuestras comunidades latinas locales mediante una representación positiva en nuestros reportajes. En esta serie, destacaremos las historias cotidianas de mujeres latinas pioneras que están dejando una huella en sus comunidades. bit.ly/48eULGu

This hour on The Wheelhouse: Internet slang and inside jokes are spilling out of corners of the Internet, targeting women and permeating public policy, like the White House’s rhetoric on striking Iran. bit.ly/4sanQtM

This hour on #DisruptedCT, we’re listening back to our episode about the power of craft. We’ll hear from a crafter who helped popularize the term “craftivism.” We’ll also talk to a local potter who hopes to spread awareness of the indigenous Wangunk people. They are not recognized as a tribe by the federal or state government. bit.ly/4uC0VcF

Join host Chion Wolf and the Audacious team at Little Red Barn Brewers for another unforgettable LIVE Show & Tell! Bring an object (or not!) and share its story — whether it’s a quirky keepsake, a personal artifact, or something you almost forgot about until just now. Doors open at 5:00 PM | Show begins at 6:00 PM Get your tickets here: bit.ly/4uMx5lO

More women than men work as paid caregivers globally, data shows. But in developed economies like the United States, the gender gap in jobs like nursing and social work is surprisingly larger, according to a new study co-authored by the Yale School of Management. bit.ly/3PgFYUn

A bill that would have legalized wake surfing – a fast growing, but sometimes controversial watersport – on most Connecticut lakes, will not be moving forward. State Sen. Rick Lopes, co-chair of the environment committee, said the proposal still needed more work. bit.ly/4bFSeoM

New guidelines aim to hold children accountable with restorative practices instead of sending them to court for misdemeanor offenses. bit.ly/4uA7mwG

This hour on Audacious with Chion Wolf: obituaries are meant to mark an end. But sometimes they start a whole new conversation. Andy Corren’s funny, biting, tender obituary for his mother became a memoir. Sallie Hammett’s obituary for her dog Charlie moved countless strangers. Plus, obituary writer Jamie Passaro about what makes an obit memorable. bit.ly/4dz4WIw

Josephine Riesman, author of "Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America," argues that understanding WWE can help us understand President Donald Trump and his politics. This hour on The Colin McEnroe Show, we learn about WWE and its impact on Trump, and discuss the experience and appeal of watching wrestling. bit.ly/4soL8w0

The New York Islanders plan on moving their American Hockey League affiliate from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ontario, for next season, the franchise announced on Thursday. bit.ly/4sX0iZi

This hour on #DisruptedCT, we’re listening back to our episode about the power of craft. We’ll hear from a crafter who helped popularize the term “craftivism.” We’ll also talk to a local potter who hopes to spread awareness of the indigenous Wangunk people. They are not recognized as a tribe by the federal or state government. bit.ly/4uC0VcF

Connecticut and New York’s attorneys general have joined a coalition of eight states suing to stop a merger between Nexstar and Tegna, two companies that own and operate local television stations. bit.ly/4rOdPkR

Next250 is an initiative that aims to unite Americans around a set of values in a new Declaration of Interdependence, created through a series of listening sessions with U.S. residents. bit.ly/4sYjh5S

Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill to tax sugary drinks sold in the state and use the money to fund free school meals for students. But the idea is drawing criticism from the business and restaurant industry, who say another tax will drive up prices for consumers. bit.ly/47dSEBt

Amelia Smith first bought into her long-term care insurance policy in 1994, for about $85 a month. Smith, 89, said her premium increased nearly tenfold, to over $830 a month now. Smith is among the state residents who want the CT legislature to enact protections for residents seeing their long-term care insurance premiums soar. bit.ly/4lBPCwZ

How do we begin to understand the full economic, human, and environmental impacts of war? This hour on The Colin McEnroe Show, we talk with someone who is doing that math. bit.ly/4uFZR7u

Shawna Lander is the actress behind “Shawna the Mom,” a series of one-woman skits on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. This hour on Where We Live, she joins us to talk about how she built a cast of characters, how she explores the ups and downs of motherhood and how she navigates complicated family relationships. bit.ly/3PiMWIs

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal pressed Markwayne Mullin, the nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, on Wednesday over whether federal agents will be instructed to enter private homes and businesses without a judicial warrant. The Connecticut Democrat said he won’t support Mullin's nomination, arguing there was an overall “failure to break with the past and commit to reform.” bit.ly/4sUV1S6

Home for Good on New Park Avenue, sells high-quality homegoods and furniture at affordable prices. The store is a new branch of Journey Home, a nonprofit homeless service provider. All of the proceeds from the thrift store sales go back into operating Journey Home’s furniture bank, according to Deputy Director Sara Salomon Wilson. bit.ly/4sj6haR