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Ahead of World Fish Migration Day this year, rural communities in Western Massachusetts are celebrating their close relationships with waterways through a collaborative art project.
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Ani DiFranco has spent more than three decades redefining what it means to be an independent artist. A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, poet, and activist, her new book, ‘The Spirit of Ani: Reflections on Spirituality, Feminism, Music, and Freedom,’ extends that voice into a deeply personal and philosophical space.
The Met Opera airs Saturdays at 1 p.m. beginning Dec. 6 through May 30, 2026.
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The number of volunteer firefighters in New York state has dropped by a third since the early 2000s, leading to what some say is a crisis.
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They say that the state is at a "inflection point" for families and small businesses due to rising costs. -
The work adds to an anticipated 4,000 miles of paving to be done this year, statewide. -
Seventy-five percent of all lifetime mental health conditions begin by age 24. Still, in New York, many young people with mental health conditions face barriers to accessing care.
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As part of the agreement, set to take effect immediately, Trump said the U.S. and Israel would suspend bombing Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran following through on its commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for safe passage during the ceasefire period.
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Dozens of congressional Democrats raised alarm Tuesday over President Trump's rhetoric about Iran. Most Republican lawmakers have been silent. -
In a letter sent last week, ICE's top official indicated to members of Congress the agency is using a spyware tool to intercept encrypted messages of fentanyl traffickers. -
President Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on their opening of the Strait of Hormuz. In an earlier online post, he had threatened "a whole civilization will die tonight."
