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Farmers are feeling the effects of increased fuel and fertilizer prices due to the Iran war.
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On this week’s 51%, we speak with Meg Stone, violence prevention expert and executive director of IMPACT Boston, about her upcoming book “Don’t Fight Back” And 10 Other Myths About Crime, Personal Safety, and Gender-Based Violence. Stone says a lot of common “safety tips” aimed at protecting women from violence aren’t actually based on quality research and reinforce the power structures that enable abusers in the first place. “Don’t Fight Back” addresses some of the most common myths and equips women with personal safety advice that doesn’t encourage them to make their lives small or accept the status quo.
The Met Opera airs Saturdays at 1 p.m. beginning Dec. 6 through May 30, 2026.
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The governor and lawmakers are set to eliminate an environmental review for certain housing projects, though some details remain open.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a tax on second homes in New York City to help raise more revenue there. Now, a Capital Region lawmaker is proposing a similar tax upstate. -
Be aware of an abundance of social media accounts continuing to spread misinformation about the Buffalo Bills. -
The Nassau County executive’s tax returns also revealed he did not make any donations to charity last year.
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The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia's participation and the panel's decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity.
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President Trump says he's nominating former Fox News Channel contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier for surgeon general after Dr. Casey Means' path forward stalled in the Senate over questions about her experience and her stance on vaccines. -
Louisiana suspended its upcoming primaries for the U.S. House, following Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state's congressional map is an "unconstitutional racial gerrymander." -
Olivia Rodrigo's third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, doesn't come out until June. But it's already off to a tremendous start on this week's Billboard charts.
