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Trump announces Tylenol link to autism

Makayla Mahoney Connector Staff On Monday, September 22nd, President Donald Trump took to the White House press podium to announce the Food and Drug Administration’s findings on an association between acetaminophen and autism.   He warned that the FDA would now be notifying health officials to caution women against taking Tylenol while pregnant, as acetaminophen is

Charlie Kirk assassinated at college event in Utah

Correction Notice: Tyler Robinson was erroneously listed as a former college student. While he previously attended UVU, he was currently attending a technical college at the time of the incident. Makayla Mahoney Connector Contributor On Wednesday, Sept. 10, conservative and controversial political commentator Charlie Kirk was assassinated in front of a crowd of 3,000 at

“Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” is incredible

(Image courtesy of SteamDB. “‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ is an incredible GOTY-worthy experience.”) Rick Dalton Connector Contributor “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” launched on April 24, 2025, and was instantly lauded as a Game of the Year contender. The game is the debut effort from French developers Sandfall Interactive. While drawing inspiration from JRPG franchises such

A new season on the horizon for the Celtics, but something is missing

(Photo courtesy of the Celtics) “Photograph of the Boston Celtics facing off against the Washington Wizards.” James Guiry Connector Staff The Boston Celtics open the preseason on October 8th against the Memphis Grizzlies. The regular season opens with a game two weeks later, at home, against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Cs will be hitting the

One Last Time: The Hardy’s legendary rivalry with the Dudley Boyz ends in Lowell

(Photo courtesy of the WWE) “The Hardy Boyz celebrating their championship win at the WWE.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Sunday Oct. 12, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling comes to Lowell at the Tsongas Center for one of sports biggest events of the year, Bound For Glory. One of the marquee matches headlining the massive event

“Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” slashes box office

(Image courtesy of IMDB. “‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ features a climactic final battle.”) Rosalie Pineda Connector Contributor One of the most popular anime franchises is still making headlines six years later. “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” released in theaters in the United States and Canada on Sept. 12, 2025. The film has been highly anticipated in

DIY Lowell Open Street Event

Makayla Mahoney Connector Contributor The city’s very own grassroots foundation DIY Lowell is hosting their debut Open Streets Lowell on Oct. 4 in downtown Lowell.   The road along Merrimack Street, between Kirk and Central, will be closed to traffic from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the event, allowing pedestrians to walk the street