A city in Connecticut, home to Yale, with a rich plan-based downtown and a central Green.
The Department of Homeland Security has replaced the long-standing "duration-of-status" system with fixed admission periods: most international student and exchange visas will be capped at four years, and foreign journalist visas will be limited to 240 days (90 days for mainland Chinese nationals). The rule will take effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register and requires extensions or re-entry to remain beyond the limit.
The bagel has arrived in America with Eastern European Jews escaping poverty and antisemitism. It has moved from New York street carts to supermarket freezers and breakfast orders nationwide. Its first bite delivers a crunchy crust and a dense interior, with toppings ranging from cream cheese to everything bagels. Immigrant families built businesses that spread the bagel across the country, remaining a symbol of cultural connection in Jewish American life.
A wave of reporting shows ALPR technology in private retail networks and school buses drawing privacy concerns, with retailers facing pressure from campaigns to withdraw from Flock Safety and authorities tightening use rules.
Transit systems face growing budget strains as agencies seek to curb labor costs, manage maintenance backlogs, and plan for service changes during peak travel periods. Recent reporting shows labor negotiations and scheduled engineering work affecting operations in major hubs.
Tony Reno has died at 52 after serving as Yale’s head football coach for 14 seasons. He steered Yale to five Ivy League titles and 83 wins, and his legacy centers on mentorship and the relationships he built with players and staff. He stepped down in February due to health reasons and is survived by his wife Toni and children Dante, Angelina and Vince.