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In North Darfur, Sudan, the city of El Fasher is embroiled in conflict as fighting intensifies between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). This violence has left hundreds of thousands of civilians trapped amid escalating hostilities. In mid-September 2024, renewed shelling and airstrikes have further devastated the city's infrastructure.

Yale study explores impact of visual clutter on brain's information processing

Yale researchers have uncovered how visual clutter affects information processing in the brain. Their study, published in the journal Neuron, reveals that clutter alters the flow of information within the brain, with its precise location in the field of vision influencing this process. This research sheds light on perception and offers insights into the functioning of the visual cortex.

Study highlights unique contributions of clinicians to healthcare quality

Physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician associates (PAs) each play distinct roles in improving patient care quality, according to a study conducted by Yale and Fair Haven Community Health Care. The research focused on federally qualified health centers across the United States and assessed how these clinicians contribute to care quality. The findings challenge the assumption that having more physicians is always preferable, suggesting instead that strategic staffing could help address specific community health challenges.

Yale summit addresses lessons learned from COVID-19 on advancing health equity

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, racial disparities in health outcomes became evident.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Middlesex County in week ending Oct. 12?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Yale's master's program merges medicine and engineering for personalized healthcare

Students enrolled in the nation’s first master's degree program in personalized medicine and applied engineering (PMAE) are experiencing a curriculum that bridges medicine and engineering. Daniel Wiznia, MD, co-director of the program, emphasizes the increasing role of advanced technology in this interdisciplinary field.

Yale releases results from 2024 sexual climate survey

Yale University has released the findings of its 2024 Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Misconduct and Resource Awareness. The survey, which included responses from undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, is part of a series conducted by ten higher education institutions following earlier surveys by the Association of American Universities in 2015 and 2019.

Yale professors join National Academy of Medicine's latest inductees

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has elected two faculty members from Yale School of Medicine as new members. Dr. Erol Fikrig and Dr. Haifan Lin are among the 90 newly elected regular members, with an additional 10 international members.

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across New Haven County in week ending Oct. 12

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout New Haven County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

4 gas stations in cities throughout New Haven County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Oct. 12

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 20, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout New Haven County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Dorceta Taylor appointed Wangari Maathai professor at Yale

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 20, 2024

Dorceta Taylor, a scholar known for her work in environmental justice, has been appointed as the Wangari Maathai Professor of Environmental Justice. Her appointment is effective immediately. Taylor joined the faculty at Yale School of the Environment (YSE) in 2021 after serving as the James E. Crowfoot Collegiate Professor of Environmental Justice at the University of Michigan.

Which former SC Connecticut News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21?

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 20, 2024

These former SC Connecticut News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21.

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SC Connecticut News area weekly mass times

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 19, 2024

The following parishes in the SC Connecticut News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in New Haven County in week ending Oct. 12?

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 19, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout New Haven County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Yale appoints Kaivan Munshi as Frederick W. Beinecke Professor of Economics

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 19, 2024

Kaivan Munshi, recognized as a global leader in economic development, has been appointed the Frederick W. Beinecke Professor of Economics at Yale University. Munshi joined Yale's Faculty of Arts and Sciences in 2019 and is affiliated with the Economic Growth Center.

1 gas station in cities throughout Middlesex County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 12

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Middlesex County in week ending Oct. 12

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Yale appoints Robert Gooding-Williams as Brooks & Suzanne Ragen Professor

Robert Gooding-Williams, a significant figure in the philosophy of race and a historian of Black modern social and political philosophy, has been appointed as the Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor of Philosophy. This appointment will take effect on July 1, 2024. Gooding-Williams is part of Yale's Faculty of Arts and Sciences in the Department of Philosophy.

Yihong Wu appointed as James A. Attwood Professor at Yale

Yihong Wu, a distinguished scholar in high-dimensional statistics, information theory, and computer science, has been appointed the James A. Attwood Professor of Statistics and Data Science at Yale University. Wu joined Yale's Faculty of Arts and Sciences in 2016 and currently chairs the Department of Statistics and Data Science.

Noël Valis appointed Brewster Professor at Yale