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The police killing of a man experiencing a mental health crisis in Hinsdale, Massachusetts, this winter has left his loved ones devastated and desperate for answers.
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Planned Parenthood
On this week's 51%, we recognize Endometriosis Awareness Month and speak with Dr. Gabriela Aguilar, medical director of Planned Parenthood of Greater New York. Endometriosis is a painful and complex inflammatory disease impacting roughly 1 in 10 women worldwide. Despite how common it is, very little is still known about endometriosis, and too often patients report years of pain before getting an official diagnosis. Aguilar is a board-certified OB/GYN and complex family planning specialist in New York City.
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The Met Opera airs Saturdays at 1 p.m. beginning Dec. 6 through May 30, 2026.
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Office of the Governor
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to reshape New York’s insurance laws, much to Uber’s delight. Trial lawyers aren’t happy.
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Legislation supported by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) would provide tariff rebate checks up to $1,200, plus $600 per child, to qualifying households amid rising costs. -
Nexstar, the largest broadcast TV corporation, is looking to merge with Tegna, the fourth largest, in a deal worth $6.2 billion. According to James, such a deal would lead to higher cable prices and fewer journalists in markets such as Buffalo. -
Thermal energy networks harness connected water-filled pipes to transfer heat in and out of buildings.
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AP
The latest strikes come after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel would "hold off on future attacks" on Iran's energy infrastructure, following Trump's request.
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AP
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From waiving the Jones Act to rerouting oil through the Red Sea, governments are doing their best to make up for the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, but prices are still rising. -
We asked our audience to share the creative ways they limit their own phone use. They range from the practical (keep your phone in another room) to the creative (pair your phone with a fun paperback). -
Royer Perez-Jimenez is the second person to die in ICE custody this week.
