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Mar 22 2026HEALTH

Coffee Genes May Boost Early Heart Plaque Risk

A large study looked at how people’s genes that favor coffee drinking might affect hidden heart disease. Researchers followed 24, 835 adults in Sweden and used imaging tests to check for early plaque in heart arteries and the neck’s carotid artery. Participants reported how often they drank coffee,

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Mar 22 2026SPORTS

Joey Logano’s New Road: A Dealership Move While Still Racing

Joey Logano, still speeding around the NASCAR Cup Series track, has taken a surprising turn off‑track. In a chat with a finance editor, he said he bought a share in a Ford dealership in North Carolina. This isn’t a sign of retirement; it’s a step that fits his current life stage and career plan. L

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Mar 22 2026SCIENCE

Device Flow in Blood Vessels: A New Look at Clot Risks

The study explores how a closure tool, used after artery procedures, changes the blood’s movement. These devices seal holes in the femoral artery quickly, cutting down on manual pressure and speeding up healing. Even though many doctors use them routinely, scientists have not fully mapped how the

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Mar 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A British Crime Drama Built on a Familiar Foundation

British audiences have a new obsession with a crime thriller series, reminding them that the UK knows its way around gangster stories. The show, set in London’s criminal underworld, follows a group of ruthless figures locked in a violent rivalry over territory. What started as a completely different

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Mar 21 2026BUSINESS

Summer Workwear Sale: 25% Off Carhartt Force Gear

Carhartt is cutting prices on its summer‑ready Force line, offering a quarter off nearly 150 pieces. The brand is known for rugged workwear, and this collection focuses on keeping workers cool and protected under the sun. Items are breathable, sweat‑wicking, and have built‑in UV shielding, so they s

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Mar 21 2026SPORTS

Ernest Hausmann Comes Home, Confesses His Struggle

Ernest Hausmann has returned to Michigan’s football campus for a pro day, but this time he is not just showing off his athletic skills. He has taken the chance to explain why he vanished from practice and missed the last three games of the season. The story begins in November, when the senior lin

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Mar 21 2026CELEBRITIES

The Duggar Family Faces New Legal Storm

Jill Dillard, a former star of the reality series “19 Kids and Counting, ” released her first public statement after her brother’s arrest. She expressed sympathy for the child victim and called for justice, saying that “our hearts go out to the innocent juvenile victim of this unspeakable crime and

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Mar 21 2026EDUCATION

Fairfield Schools Set Graduation Date, Review Safety Plans

The Fairfield Board of Education will meet next Tuesday to decide the date for the 2026 graduation ceremonies at Ludlowe and Warde high schools. The proposal is to hold the events on June 16 at 6 p. m. , a change that will be voted on during the special session. In addition to the graduation plan

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Mar 21 2026EDUCATION

Simple Rules for Home Schooling in Connecticut

In a recent vote, Connecticut lawmakers approved a new bill that would set basic rules for families who choose to teach their children at home. The measure, which many parents opposed, passed with a mix of Democrats and Republicans in the Education Committee. The bill was created after concerns g

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Mar 21 2026CRIME

Beware: Fake Oyster Festival Vendor Scam

A fraudster is pretending to be the Norwalk Oyster Festival and has tricked former vendors into sending money. The scam started before last year’s event and is still going on with a fake social‑media ad. The fraudster used real vendor names and the correct festival details to look legitimate. The s

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