Why Hunted Bears Fear People: Connecticut’s Conflict Gap

Connecticut does not allow bear hunting, and its bear-conflict numbers stand apart from every neighboring state. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection reported over 3,000 conflicts between residents and bears in 2024, including 67 incidents of bears breaking into homes. Of the ten...

By James Chen •

Deputies Say DoorDash Driver Acted in Self-Defense in Columbia County Shooting

A DoorDash driver acted in self-defense when he shot a man during an alleged attempt to take his vehicle and firearm in Martinez, Georgia, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office says. The driver faces no charge at this stage, while investigators plan an attempted-hijacking charge against the wounde...

By Brandon Curtis •
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