CBS Evening News’ Anchor, Norah O’Donnell, announced she is leaving the anchor chair to go back to a reporter role after the 2024 election wraps up in November. The announcement serves as another example of the journalism trends constantly changing, putting into question whether anchors are still considered the face of a network. We got a deeper perspective on this with Quinnipiac University associate professor of journalism, Rich Hanley.
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Caregivers are considered the unsung heroes of our community. And while professional caregivers face many challenges in their field, it can be an even bigger challenge when a caregiver is working with a loved one. According to national statistics, 45% of those caring for a spouse or parent reported stress compared with 35% for another relative and 18% for non-relative. 52% of co-resident caregivers experienced stress compared with 34% of non-resident caregivers. Counselor Julius Dudics offered advice to primary caregivers to cultivate a healthier relationship with loved ones needing help.
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We spoke with the CT Department of Transportation communications director, Josh Morgan. He shared why the state is now posting signs with the total roadway fatalities this year to change driver behavior. Plus, he gave the heads up on events you should know about.
To sign up for the Public Meeting on proposed Greenwich Rt. 1 rumble strips: https://portal.ct.gov/DOT2024CLRS-Greenwich
For more information on the Community Connectivity Grant Program: portal.ct.gov/dot/pp_intermodal/ccgp/about
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Monday’s “Connecticut Today” started a new week with host Paul Pacelli wondering if Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign can run all the way to November without a news conference (00:31). Commuter advocate Jim Cameron dropped by to talk about the legendary “New Canaan Club Car” (13:11), while intellectual property attorney Kristen Roberts discussed the controversial Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony presentation, spoofing “The Last Supper”(24:53)
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Senator Henri Martin, district 31, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the recent discovery of several census mistakes and how they affect CT.
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August 5th is National Oyster Day. It also lands in the midst of National Farmers Market Week. Connecticut has a thriving farming industry and we wanted to acknowledge them today. Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt with the Department of Agriculture highlighted our 5,000+ farms employing 22,000 people and contribute $4 billion dollars to the state’s economy.
For more information on CT Farms: https://ctgrown.org/
For more information on the CT Oyster Trail: https://ctvisit.com/articles/connecticut-oyster-trail?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8MG1BhCoARIsAHxSiQlTS3lI76YMn1N9lI0AeRBPwUEmCdK_A4DMKnukIKopCHFNeA7wnscaAi-GEALw_wcB
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More than 300 Navy SEALs, veterans, and first responders will complete a challenging swimming, running, and training course this upcoming weekend. The annual New York City SEAL Swim is happening this Saturday. For all the details and where the funds collected for the event are going, we spoke with Geoff Leard, Director of Partnerships & Athletic Events of The Navy SEAL Foundation.
For more information: https://www.navysealfoundation.org/
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Host Paul Pacelli had some fun wrapping up another week on “Connecticut Today” with artificial intelligence expert Professor Pedro Domingos, author of, “2040: A Silicon Valley Satire,” in a discussion about whether Americans would ever elect an “A.I.” president (00:31). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by for his regular update (12:28), while Paul offered his thoughts on the process that formally nominated Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the Democrats’ November White House nominee (19:51)
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This week, Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy introduced a bipartisan bill that seeks to limit how much time children spend on their smartphones in school. The Smart Kids, Not Smartphones Act would create a competitive, non-monetary program recognizing schools that enforce bans on smartphone use during instruction time. Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, weighs in on the debate around handing over phones during the school day and the impact of cell phones on children’s development.
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