Lobsterman Mike Kalaman joins Lisa Wexler to talk about why the lobsters died out from the Sound and why they have not been able to rebound. Image Credit: WoodysPhotos / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: July Shopping Scams
The annual sales of big-name retailers have started. More deals are great for consumers, and more people out shopping is great for businesses large and small. Just be careful, and don’t get so caught up in the excitement that you fall for phishing scams, misleading advertisements, and lookalike websites. Ensure you know what to look for when shopping online for…
Melissa in the Morning: Social Media Summer Check-Up
The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms and their effects on young people’s lives, like those now mandatory on cigarette boxes. Until potential changes happen, how do you recognize signs your child is suffering from social media during summer break and what to do about it?…
Melissa in the Morning: CT Cybersecurity Task Force
AT&T this month revealed there was a data breach in April 2024 impacting nearly all of its cell phone customers. The company has approximately 115-million subscribers, including Connecticut residents. What are we doing to better protect people from hacker crimes? According to state Senator Tony Hwang…not enough! He is an appointee to Connecticut’s Cybersecurity Task…
Melissa in the Morning: Military Consumer Month
They make the ultimate sacrifice, and yet, scammers DON’T CARE! According to national data, veterans reported $350 million in total fraud losses to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2023. That was up nearly $60 million from the previous year reported to the FTC. Reports say more than 74,000 veterans reported an instance of fraud…
Melissa in the Morning: Ozempic Lowers Some Cancer Risks
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that people with type 2 diabetes who take Ozempic, may have a lower risk of developing certain obesity-related cancers. We spoke with Dr. Maryam Lustberg, Medical Oncologist and Director of the Center for Breast Cancer at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center, about the news. Image…
CT Humane Society Pet of the Week
Today’s Pet of the Week is Gemma!
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – An End Run Around The Process?
Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with his thoughts on a report that Democrats won’t follow the usual procedures in nominating President Joe Biden for another term (00:41). GOP State Senator Jeff Gordon talks about growing calls for more penalties aimed at those who take part in illegal “street takeovers” around Connecticut (12:52). Veteran…
The Lisa Wexler Show – Danbury Delegate Bob Yamin Checks In Live From The RNC
Danbury delegate, Bob Yamin, joins Lisa Wexler from the Republican National Convention to provide up-to-the-minute information. Image Credit: REUTERS/Mike Segar
Melissa in the Morning: Sunscreen Ingredients
Every spring, we shout it to the rooftops: protect your skin and use sunscreen. But what ingredients are in sunscreen and how effective is sunscreen the higher the SPF is? We asked Dr. Eric Dong with Nuvance Health what ingredients to look for in a healthy sunscreen and which ingredients are a red flag in…