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Democratic Congressman Richard Neal was in Berkshire County today to discuss business, education, and jobs training with local leaders.
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On this week’s 51%, we recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month and speak with the head of the Texas Advocacy Project, an organization offering legal support and safety planning for survivors of dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking. CEO Heather Bellino says it is critical for survivors to know their rights and have access to support that still allows them to take the lead on how they want to move forward. WAMC’s Josh Landes also details a bill in Massachusetts aimed at closing loopholes around age of consent that currently shield teachers from facing legal consequences for sexual misconduct with students in their care.
The Met Opera airs Saturdays at 1 p.m. beginning Dec. 6 through May 30, 2026.
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New York advocates urge more funding for community mental health services, saying stronger supports could prevent youth hospitalizations.
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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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Researchers with Cornell University found that as smoke drifted into New York during the June 2023 wildfires in Canada, breeding grassland birds sang and chirped less.
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If you collected Pokemon cards as a kid, here's hoping you held onto them. The Japanese franchise has been popular for decades, but it's become the latest speculative boom.
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Harrison Hill's book The Oracle's Daughter is a story about the terror of losing the self — but it's also, gratifyingly, a story about finding the way back to it.
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The U.S. fertility rate continued its slide to historic levels, due to plunging teen pregnancies and far more women delaying motherhood into their 30s and 40s.
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The priciest concessions at the Masters, beer and wine, cost just $6 each. The Georgia golf tournament prides itself on a simple and affordable menu, even as ticket prices continue to climb.