Porous Uganda-Congo Border Could Hinder Efforts to Contain the Spread of Ebola

Ebola is still wreaking havoc in subequatorial Africa. Only just a month ago, Congo announced that nearly 1,500 of its citizens had died from the Ebola outbreak since August 2018. Now, the virus has spread across the border to Uganda, as a Congolese-Ugandan family unknowingly brought the virus back to the country with them. They […]

Connecticut Gambling in Decline — Online Might Be the Key

Even though all eyes of the state authorities are on sports betting these days, Native tribes have something else in mind. Rodney Butler of Mashantucket Pequot tribes pointed out how Jersey’s online gambling scene was bringing in more money to casinos. Also, the long-serving chairman of eight years mentioned that this money meant more tax revenue for the state.

The tribes see a fitting companion for mobile sports in iGaming. They say that allowing customers to play slots for free and win real money is the best way to attract them. “Feeding off each other, these two formed a successful marriage together,” said Butler.

Mystic, CT Community Divided over Boatyard Development Project

Mystic, Connecticut — Noank Shipyard and Seaport Marine’s owners are planning new reconstructions on their Mystic River 11-acre boatyard. While the boatyard currently has a restaurant, storage space for boats, and a warehouse, the owners are planning to revitalize it. Noank Shipyard’s owners want to attract more locals to their property. By adding child-friendly spaces […]