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These Countries Rank As Most Popular For Americans In Search Of New Life These Countries Rank As Most Popular For Americans In Search Of New Life
These Countries Rank As Most Popular For Americans In Search Of New Life Is an international exodus on the horizon? A new survey finds that 17 percent of Americans would like to move abroad within the next five years, with Canada topping the list of preferred destinations. The Talker Research survey of 2,000 American adults, conducted online from Wednesday, Feb. 7, to Saturday, Feb. 10, also found that 5 percent plan to relocate overseas in the next few years, while 2 percent have already started the process of moving abroad. Where Americans Want To Go The study revealed that more millennials (25 percent) than any other generation are interested in making an in…
Great Services, High Prices: How CT Ranks For Retirement In New Study Great Services, High Prices: How CT Ranks For Retirement In New Study
Great Services, High Prices: How CT Ranks For Retirement In New Study Northeast and mid-Atlantic states had mixed results in a new study on the best states for retirement, balancing affordability challenges with strong quality-of-life and healthcare options. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best and Worst States to Retire on Monday, Jan. 27. Florida claimed the No. 1 spot, followed by Minnesota, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota in the top five. The study ranked every state based on 46 retirement-related factors including affordability, quality of life, and healthcare access. "Retirement is supposed to be relaxing, but it can al…
Rat Problems In Boston, NYC Growing Because Of Climate Change: New Study Shows Why Rat Problems In Boston, NYC Growing Because Of Climate Change: New Study Shows Why
Rat Problems In Boston, NYC Growing Because Of Climate Change: New Study Shows Why Climate change is fueling a surge in rat populations across major US cities, with Washington, DC, seeing the worst increase over the past two decades, a new study said. The study published by Science Advances on Friday, Jan. 31 analyzed public records from 16 cities worldwide to determine why some urban environments are more infested with rats than others. The researchers found that 11 cities—including Washington, Boston, and New York City—had seen major rat population growth over an average of 12 years. Washington's increase was the most extreme, tripling compared to Bo…
6 Women Busted In Waterbury Prostitution Sting As Part Of "Quality-Of-Life" Operation 6 Women Busted In Waterbury Prostitution Sting As Part Of "Quality-Of-Life" Operation
6 Women Busted In Waterbury Prostitution Sting As Part Of "Quality-Of-Life" Operation Police in Connecticut arrested six women on charges of prostitution as part of a community clean-up sting, authorities said.  Waterbury Police arrested the women on Monday, Sept. 23, in the Willow Street and Hillside Avenue areas of the New Haven County town.  Those arrested include: Rosemary Sutherland, age 33 Amy Steele, age 40 Tina Conway, age 35 Julianna Nunes, age 43 Crystal Watson, age 41 Michelle Clabaugh, age 36 The sting was part of a "quality-of-life" bust meant to address issues within communities, police said.  The women were released on a promise to …
Hartford Named Most Expensive City To Live In US, Another CT Locale Makes Top 5 Hartford Named Most Expensive City To Live In US, Another CT Locale Makes Top 5
Hartford Named Most Expensive City To Live In US, Another CT Locale Makes Top 5 For anyone looking for an affordable place to live, there are two places in Connecticut they may want to avoid, according to a new study.  Hartford ranks as the most expensive city in the United States with New Haven finishing in fourth, according to U.S. News & World Report. Joining them on the list are Los Angeles at No. 2, Miami at 3, and New York City at 5.  Nearby Boston is 9 with two other Massachusetts cities — Springfield and Worcester — also in the top 25.  Researchers looked at the average price of goods like groceries and transportation, along with r…
These CT Locales Among Best Places To Live In America, Brand-New Ranking Says These CT Locales Among Best Places To Live In America, Brand-New Ranking Says
These CT Locales Among Best Places To Live In America, Brand-New Ranking Says When it comes to putting down your roots, these Connecticut locales are among the best in the nation, according to a brand-new ranking. Two cities in the Constitution State made U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 “Best Places to Live in the US” ranking. Researchers pulled data from a variety of sources, including thousands of public survey responses, the US Census Bureau, FBI crime statistics, and school and hospital rankings to come up with the top 150 American cities. Cities were ranked using four key indicators: value, desirability, job market, and quality of life. The following Conn…