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Excellent timeline of the back and forth between Trump and Harvard out of the @wbur.org newsroom: www.wbur.org/news/2025/06...
Trump and Harvard: A timeline of events
Harvard and the Trump administration have been locked in an escalating standoff. The stakes include billions of federal dollars and the fate of the school's international students.
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June 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Excellent timeline of the back and forth between Trump and Harvard out of the @wbur.org newsroom: www.wbur.org/news/2025/06...
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This from @jdcivicscience.bsky.social nails why small town, red America is not turning on Trump.
April 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This from @jdcivicscience.bsky.social nails why small town, red America is not turning on Trump.
So @mcuban.bsky.social you asked a few months back if anyone was mapping the impact to the federal cuts, and here it is theimpactproject.org (h/t @917wvxu.bsky.social )
Home - The Impact Project
The Impact Project collects, synthesizes, and shares data from current and archived government databases, research organizations, and public reporting, to show how policy, funding, and workforce initi...
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April 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
So @mcuban.bsky.social you asked a few months back if anyone was mapping the impact to the federal cuts, and here it is theimpactproject.org (h/t @917wvxu.bsky.social )
What does your grocery bill look like these days? At @wbur.org Here & Now, we want to know. It takes two clicks and a few moments to leave us a voice message: www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
As grocery prices rise, how are you making it work?
We are all feeling the pinch as grocery prices continue to rise. We want to hear from you: What are you seeing on the shelves?
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March 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
What does your grocery bill look like these days? At @wbur.org Here & Now, we want to know. It takes two clicks and a few moments to leave us a voice message: www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
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EXCLUSIVE: NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., about how Democrats are addressing President Trump's agenda.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells NPR: 'Everything feels increasingly like a scam'
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., about how Democrats are addressing President Trump's agenda.
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February 28, 2025 at 12:20 PM
EXCLUSIVE: NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., about how Democrats are addressing President Trump's agenda.
'I’ve become sort of afraid of my own government': Fired federal workers speak out: www.wbur.org/app/playback...
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February 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
'I’ve become sort of afraid of my own government': Fired federal workers speak out: www.wbur.org/app/playback...
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At 85, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra founder and conductor shows no signs of slowing down.
At 85, conductor Benjamin Zander is in the prime of life
The founder of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra has conducted more than a thousand concerts over five decades. He has no plans to slow down or step away from the conductor’s podium any time soon.
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February 12, 2025 at 12:06 PM
At 85, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra founder and conductor shows no signs of slowing down.
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US Army officially ID'd the Black Hawk helicopter co-pilot in the deadly collision as Capt. Rebecca Lobach, 28, a "driven and hardworking" officer.
Army identifies helicopter pilot Capt. Rebecca Lobach among 67 killed in DC plane collision. Here are some of their stories | CNN
All 67 people on board the American Airlines regional jet and US Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided midair Wednesday night are presumed dead – a grim tragedy that has left a heartbreaking trail ...
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February 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
US Army officially ID'd the Black Hawk helicopter co-pilot in the deadly collision as Capt. Rebecca Lobach, 28, a "driven and hardworking" officer.
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BREAKING NEWS: Starting Tuesday, nearly all imports from Canada and Mexico will be charged a 25% tariff, while goods from China will be charged a 10% tariff.
Trump imposes new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China in new phase of trade war
Starting Tuesday, nearly all imports from Canada and Mexico will be charged a 25% tariff, while goods from China will be charged a 10% tariff.
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February 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Starting Tuesday, nearly all imports from Canada and Mexico will be charged a 25% tariff, while goods from China will be charged a 10% tariff.
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OK YES that was an earthquake, says USGS -- right off York Harbor in Maine. More to come: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
January 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
OK YES that was an earthquake, says USGS -- right off York Harbor in Maine. More to come: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
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We asked police departments and sheriff offices in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska to tell us whether they will cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agencies as part of the Trump White House “mass deportation” plan. via @kcur.org
What do Midwest law enforcement agencies say about helping ICE with deportations?
The Midwest Newsroom and its partners asked police departments and sheriff offices in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska to tell us whether they will cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcemen...
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January 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We asked police departments and sheriff offices in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska to tell us whether they will cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agencies as part of the Trump White House “mass deportation” plan. via @kcur.org
If the news cycle leaves you with nothing but dread, check out this quick convo with demographer, historian Neil Howe on why living through The Fourth Turning should bring you hope www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
Neil Howe says the 4th turning is here. What does that mean for America in a moment of crisis?
Decades after his book on the topic was published, Neil Howe says the fourth turning is here.
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January 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
If the news cycle leaves you with nothing but dread, check out this quick convo with demographer, historian Neil Howe on why living through The Fourth Turning should bring you hope www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
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The city of Lakeland, and Polk County, intend to move ahead with a study of what needs to be fixed or adjusted to ensure that the historic high water levels and flooding caused by hurricanes Helene in September and Milton in October never happen again.
Lakeland planning study on historic Lake Bonny flooding
The city manager gave detailed answers to resident questions at Tuesday’s city commission meeting.
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January 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The city of Lakeland, and Polk County, intend to move ahead with a study of what needs to be fixed or adjusted to ensure that the historic high water levels and flooding caused by hurricanes Helene in September and Milton in October never happen again.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski said that she can't "in good conscience" vote for Pete Hegseth as Defense secretary.
Murkowski says she's "unable to support" Hegseth
"Mr. Hegseth's nomination to the role poses significant concerns that I cannot overlook," Murkowski wrote in a post on X.
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January 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Sen. Lisa Murkowski said that she can't "in good conscience" vote for Pete Hegseth as Defense secretary.
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NPR Exclusive: The Episcopal bishop of Washington spoke with NPR to discuss her sermon addressing President Trump and why she asked him to have mercy.
Bishop Mariann Budde tells NPR 'I won't apologize' for sermon addressing Trump
The Episcopal bishop of Washington spoke with NPR to discuss her sermon addressing President Trump and why she asked him to have mercy.
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January 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
NPR Exclusive: The Episcopal bishop of Washington spoke with NPR to discuss her sermon addressing President Trump and why she asked him to have mercy.
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An executive order President Trump issued on his first day in office pauses all new offshore wind leases and permits. But it doesn't stop projects that are fully permitted, as many in New England are.
Trump's pause on offshore wind leasing may have limited impact in New England
An executive order President Trump issued on his first day in office pauses all new offshore wind leases and permits. But it doesn't stop projects that are fully permitted, as many in New England are.
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January 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
An executive order President Trump issued on his first day in office pauses all new offshore wind leases and permits. But it doesn't stop projects that are fully permitted, as many in New England are.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order halting new federal leases for offshore wind projects. He cited the impact offshore wind may have on marine life. “If you’re into whales,” Trump said, “you don’t want windmills.” Whale experts say the facts show otherwise.
Is offshore wind driving whales ‘crazy?’ Science says no
President Donald Trump signed an executive order halting new federal leases for offshore wind projects. He cited the impact offshore wind may have on marine life. “If you’re into whales,” Trump said, ...
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January 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
President Donald Trump signed an executive order halting new federal leases for offshore wind projects. He cited the impact offshore wind may have on marine life. “If you’re into whales,” Trump said, “you don’t want windmills.” Whale experts say the facts show otherwise.
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Vivek's involvement with DOGE lasted negative Scaramuccis
January 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Vivek's involvement with DOGE lasted negative Scaramuccis
For those of you with capacity for one more Jimmy Carter story - I give you three. They're from @wbur.org Here & Now listeners and capture so much of the man (it's also a quick read) www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
How Americans will remember Jimmy Carter
The nation paid its final respects on Thursday to former President Jimmy Carter, who died at 100 on Dec. 29.
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January 14, 2025 at 10:16 PM
For those of you with capacity for one more Jimmy Carter story - I give you three. They're from @wbur.org Here & Now listeners and capture so much of the man (it's also a quick read) www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
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Florida Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez, both Republicans, indicated they want to wait until the regular session to address Gov. Ron DeSantis' concerns on immigration and other issues.
Legislature's GOP leaders push back on DeSantis' call for a special session
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez, both Republicans, indicated they want to wait until the regular session to address Gov. Ron DeSantis' concerns on immigration and...
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January 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez, both Republicans, indicated they want to wait until the regular session to address Gov. Ron DeSantis' concerns on immigration and other issues.
When you're a United Airlines pilot flying 100 kids in need to see Santa at the North Pole 🎅 “You can hear them from the flight deck screaming in the back that we're heading for the North Pole” 🎅 www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
A trip to Santa's Workshop: United Airlines flies dozens of kids to 'North Pole'
The fantasy flights offer a little magic.
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December 18, 2024 at 7:12 PM
When you're a United Airlines pilot flying 100 kids in need to see Santa at the North Pole 🎅 “You can hear them from the flight deck screaming in the back that we're heading for the North Pole” 🎅 www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
A reminder to watch how much you drink this holiday season
Buckingham Palace is investigating after a member of staff was arrested at the end of a rowdy Christmas party.
Buckingham Palace maid arrested after drunken brawl at work Christmas party | CNN
Buckingham Palace is investigating after a member of staff was arrested at the end of a rowdy Christmas party.
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December 13, 2024 at 6:39 PM
A reminder to watch how much you drink this holiday season
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The move to cut "Radio Boston" follows a 13% staff cut earlier this year and a decision to focus resources on Morning Edition and All Things Considered, which draw the largest number of listeners.
WBUR to cancel Radio Boston, invest in morning, afternoon shows
The move follows a 13% staff cut earlier this year and a decision to focus resources on Morning Edition and All Things Considered, which draw the largest number of listeners.
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December 13, 2024 at 1:09 PM
The move to cut "Radio Boston" follows a 13% staff cut earlier this year and a decision to focus resources on Morning Edition and All Things Considered, which draw the largest number of listeners.
Two weeks is the longest I've gone until my New Year resolution fell apart. So it's amazing to me that people stick with them and meet their goals. Tell Here & Now about a resolution you stuck with and we just might put you on the radio www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
Did you stick to a New Year's resolution in 2024? Tell us about it
Big or small, we want to know what goals you accomplished over the past year.
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December 13, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Two weeks is the longest I've gone until my New Year resolution fell apart. So it's amazing to me that people stick with them and meet their goals. Tell Here & Now about a resolution you stuck with and we just might put you on the radio www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...