CT Daily Briefing – 11-13-2024

Local News

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting an increase in COVID-19 cases in the state. The number of cases has been rising steadily over the past few weeks and is now at its highest level since May. The DPH is urging residents to get vaccinated and boosted as soon as possible.

The Connecticut General Assembly is set to reconvene on Wednesday for a special session to consider legislation to address the rising cost of prescription drugs. The legislation would cap the cost of insulin at $25 per month for people with diabetes, and it would also create a new state program to help people afford other prescription drugs.

The University of Connecticut is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, November 15th. The blood drive will be held from 10am to 4pm in the Student Union Ballroom. All blood types are needed, and donors will receive a free t-shirt.

New England News

The New England Patriots are set to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in a key AFC East matchup. The Patriots are currently 7-3 and in first place in the division, while the Bills are 6-4 and in second place. The game will be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The Boston Bruins are set to face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday in a key Atlantic Division matchup. The Bruins are currently 10-5-0 and in first place in the division, while the Maple Leafs are 9-5-2 and in second place. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

The New England Revolution are set to face the Philadelphia Union on Saturday in the MLS Eastern Conference Final. The Revolution are the defending MLS champions, and they are looking to reach the MLS Cup for the second consecutive year. The game will be played at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania.

National News

The United States is set to hold midterm elections on Tuesday, November 8th. The elections will determine control of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. The Democrats currently control both chambers of Congress, but the Republicans are favored to win control of the House.

The Biden administration is set to announce new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday in response to Russia's annexation of Crimea. The sanctions will target Russian banks, energy companies, and individuals.

The U.S. economy added 261,000 jobs in October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.5%.

International News

The United Nations is set to hold a climate change conference in Egypt next month. The conference will bring together world leaders to discuss ways to address climate change.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is warning of a global recession in 2023. The IMF is urging countries to take steps now to prepare for a potential recession.

The war in Ukraine continues, with no end in sight. The fighting has caused a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people displaced and in need of food and shelter.