Lia Holmes

Apr 25, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Lia Holmes

Connecticut's Attorney General has announced a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general, rallying for enhanced protection in the wake of a recent cyberattack. In response to the recent catastrophic outage of Change Healthcare following a cyberattack, Attorney General William Tong has joined a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general urging UnitedHealth Group, Inc. to take action and better protect providers, pharmacies and patients nationwide.

Apr 25, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Lia Holmes

Dozens of UConn students flooded the Storrs campus in a display of solidarity with the ongoing conflict in Gaza. A large crowd of pro-Palestinian demonstrators assembled near the Werth Residence Hall on campus Thursday evening. Police officers could be seen dismantling tents and taking a man into custody. An organizer told NBC Connecticut that police are allowing the protest to continue. A university spokesperson said one student has been arrested.

Apr 17, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Lia Holmes

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Apr 17, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Lia Holmes

Two people were injured in a fire that broke out at a home in Westport on Tuesday morning. At around 9:20 a.m., firefighters responded to a fire in a single-family home. Crews said heavy smoke was coming from three different directions inside the building. According to the fire department, two occupants had managed to leave the house by the time firefighters got there. Both people sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital. The extent of the injuries is unknown.

Apr 17, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Lia Holmes

A bald eagle found in Bloomfield has serious injuries due to possible electrocution, according to an animal rehabilitation center. With the help of animal control, the eagle was transferred to rehabilitation at A Place Called Hope, where the severity of her injuries was assessed, and her condition indicates she was possibly electrocuted. The eagle has serious damage to her right wingtip, with bones in her "hand" shattered beyond repair, according to the rehabilitation center.