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via wbur.org5h agoWanted: Solutions for Alaska's climate hazards
Here & Now is in Alaska this week reporting on landslides and floods that are triggered by a rapidly changing climate.
Here & Now is in Alaska this week reporting on landslides and floods that are triggered by a rapidly changing climate.
via wbur.org5h agoThe purfect new cat species discovered in Bolivia
What looks like a leopard, but is tinier than a house cat? It’s a brand new species of cat called leopardus tilcayo.
What looks like a leopard, but is tinier than a house cat? It’s a brand new species of cat called leopardus tilcayo.
via wbur.org5h agoTruck drivers are feeling the immediate impacts of high diesel costs
The cost of diesel has risen over 70% since the U.S. and Israel launched a war on Iran in February.
The cost of diesel has risen over 70% since the U.S. and Israel launched a war on Iran in February.
via wbur.org5h agoWhat to know ahead of fall hiking season
As fall kicks into high gear, it's a great time to get outside.
As fall kicks into high gear, it's a great time to get outside.
via wbur.org5h agoSmall businesses in Michigan are hiring less and reducing benefits because of rising health care costs
Drivers pulling up to the pump in parts of Detroit are paying $5.00 a gallon for regular gas — about $.50 more than the national average.
Drivers pulling up to the pump in parts of Detroit are paying $5.00 a gallon for regular gas — about $.50 more than the national average.
via wbur.org5h agoA chatbot helps expectant moms in Kenya get answers about pregnancy
A group in Kenya is connecting expectant/new moms with a chatbot that can answer basic questions and connect them with a medical professional if needed.
A group in Kenya is connecting expectant/new moms with a chatbot that can answer basic questions and connect them with a medical professional if needed.
via wbur.org5h agoEvanston, Ill.’s Black history archive takes on a new fight over reparations
The Shorefront Legacy Center, a small archive in a church basement in Evanston, Ill., collects papers and objects that tell the history of the city's Black community.
The Shorefront Legacy Center, a small archive in a church basement in Evanston, Ill., collects papers and objects that tell the history of the city's Black community.
via wbur.org5h agoPreviewing some of the season's big books
As the calendar turns to fall tomorrow, we take a look at some of the buzzy books that are coming out.
As the calendar turns to fall tomorrow, we take a look at some of the buzzy books that are coming out.
via wbur.org5h agoDiesel prices hit a record high, raising costs for consumers
The cost of transporting goods is also going up, and consumers will feel it.
The cost of transporting goods is also going up, and consumers will feel it.
via wbur.org5h agoMidterm elections enter home stretch
Vice President JD Vance and other key republicans are campaigning in traditionally red states.
Vice President JD Vance and other key republicans are campaigning in traditionally red states.
via wbur.org5h agoHow President Trump's attacks on the media have escalated
Major television networks are suspending their pool coverage of President Trump after he banned three outlets from covering the White House.
Major television networks are suspending their pool coverage of President Trump after he banned three outlets from covering the White House.
via wbur.org5h agoTrump pressures Ukraine to stop hitting oil refineries as Russians go to the polls
Hundreds of drones hit targets around Moscow ahead of Russia’s election on Monday.
Hundreds of drones hit targets around Moscow ahead of Russia’s election on Monday.
via wbur.org7h agoMass. mayoral elections use all-party primaries. So what do mayors think of Question 3?
Question 3 supporters have pulled in a growing number of mayors who’ve witnessed top-two elections up close. But not everyone agrees that the system would translate well to state elections.
Question 3 supporters have pulled in a growing number of mayors who’ve witnessed top-two elections up close. But not everyone agrees that the system would translate well to state elections.
via wbur.org7h agoFall arrives with cool air and a high-impact marine storm brewing
While most of mid-week remains quiet and mainly dry, all eyes are turned toward the water, as a coastal storm is brewing for the end of the week.
While most of mid-week remains quiet and mainly dry, all eyes are turned toward the water, as a coastal storm is brewing for the end of the week.
via wbur.org10h agoMassachusetts residents and food pantries brace for coming SNAP cuts
Massachusetts charity leaders say the demand for food assistance is higher than ever, as residents brace for the Trump administration's upcoming cuts to the food assistance program SNAP.
Massachusetts charity leaders say the demand for food assistance is higher than ever, as residents brace for the Trump administration's upcoming cuts to the food assistance program SNAP.
via wbur.org10h agoConverse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad that critics said included racist imagery
Converse, based in Boston, has removed a social media ad after backlash over an image critics said evoked racist symbols.
Converse, based in Boston, has removed a social media ad after backlash over an image critics said evoked racist symbols.
via wbur.org11h agoRed Sox clinch playoff berth with huge turnaround after poor start
The Red Sox lost 5-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays in their series finale, so couldn’t take care of things themselves. But about an hour after the game finished, the Houston Astros lost 4-2 to the Atlanta Braves, allowing the Red Sox to secure a wild-card spot.
The Red Sox lost 5-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays in their series finale, so couldn’t take care of things themselves. But about an hour after the game finished, the Houston Astros lost 4-2 to the Atlanta Braves, allowing the Red Sox to secure a wild-card spot.
via wbur.org11h agoThink you're faster than the Green Line? These Boston runners took on the challenge
Boston runners took part in the Charlie Card Challenge Friday night, a 6-mile race from Boston College all the way to Park Street to see if they can outrun the T.
Boston runners took part in the Charlie Card Challenge Friday night, a 6-mile race from Boston College all the way to Park Street to see if they can outrun the T.
via wbur.org12h agoThe Jackpod: What hath the godly wrought
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks into the devotion of white evangelical Americans to Donald Trump and the power of political Christianity.
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks into the devotion of white evangelical Americans to Donald Trump and the power of political Christianity.
via wbur.org12h agoPatrick Clancy gives first TV interview on '60 Minutes' after Lindsay Clancy mistrial
Patrick Clancy gave his first televised interview on "60 Minutes" Sunday, following a mistrial in the murder case against his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, for killing their three children. Patrick Clancy discussed his grief and addressed social media conspiracy theories linking him to the deaths.
Patrick Clancy gave his first televised interview on "60 Minutes" Sunday, following a mistrial in the murder case against his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, for killing their three children. Patrick Clancy discussed his grief and addressed social media conspiracy theories linking him to the deaths.
via wbur.org12h agoPeople with profound autism shouldn't be punished for their inability to communicate
As the Massachusetts Legislature moves an important healthcare worker protection bill into a conference committee, they "are on the precipice of committing a grave injustice against our state's most vulnerable citizens," write Susan Senator and Maura Sullivan. "By extending the scope of criminal assault provisions to residential group homes, the legislature risks criminalizing disability itself."
As the Massachusetts Legislature moves an important healthcare worker protection bill into a conference committee, they "are on the precipice of committing a grave injustice against our state's most vulnerable citizens," write Susan Senator and Maura Sullivan. "By extending the scope of criminal assault provisions to residential group homes, the legislature risks criminalizing disability itself."
via wbur.org1d agoEd Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens concert
Ed Sheeran opened a concert in Philadelphia with comments about Gaza, saying what’s happening is “catastrophic and unjustifiable.” He said in the Saturday night performance at Lincoln Financial Field that he wants his music and shows to be about unity and humanity, not politics.
Ed Sheeran opened a concert in Philadelphia with comments about Gaza, saying what’s happening is “catastrophic and unjustifiable.” He said in the Saturday night performance at Lincoln Financial Field that he wants his music and shows to be about unity and humanity, not politics.