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A seal is found wandering streets of New Haven, becomes local celebrity

(Officer Caitlin Zerella)

Spotted five miles from the water, the pup was taken to an aquarium for rehab and eventual release.

By Sydney Page

You think you like puzzles? Wait until you see this house.

Column Lili Loofbourow

Spring is the season for quirky TV

We may be able to trap climate pollution in ordinary rocks

Guest Column Maura Judkis

Watching my toddler fall in love with art is a peak joy of parenting

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He’s a hurricane rescue who beat cancer and inspired a bill. Meet Trooper.

He made his Greek mom a TikTok star. When she died, he kept cooking.

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How to find cleaning products that aren’t full of microplastics

A cat who cuddles Birkenstocks and rogue goats: Animal stories that made us smile

How to cook pork tenderloin for easy weeknight dinners

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