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Higher Ground: Community Science Unifies Us Around Climate Change
Climate change can feel apocalyptic and unsolvable. Yet, communities across our region are finding ways to adapt and build resilience to its impacts. Higher Ground tells the stories of people engaging in community science to take control and find understanding in changes to their environment. Empowered with information, these communities are able to keep cool heads in the face of global warming. Find more Higher Ground stories from our colleagues at WSHU public radio in Fairfield, CT.
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Ilhan Omar's activist daughter Isra Hirsi is suspended from Barnard College over anti-Israel protests
Isra Hirsi, daughter of progressive 'Squad' member Rep. Ilhan Omar, was suspended from her college for participating in an anti-Israel protest. 'Those of us in Gaza Solidarity Encampment will not be intimidated,' Hirsi posted
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Michigan House hears testimony on campaign finance, lobbying laws after Chatfield charges
Michigan lawmakers held a hearing Thursday on legislation to overhaul the state's campaign finance and lobbying laws after a high-profile...
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Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers guitarist, dies at 80
Dickey Betts, whose country-inflected songwriting and blazing, lyrical guitar work opposite Duane Allman in the Allman Brothers Band helped define the Southern rock genre of the ‘60s and ‘70s, died Thursday in Osprey, Florida. He was 80. His family posted a statement on Instagram, writing: “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard ‘Dickey’ Betts (December 12, 1943 — April 18, 2024) at the age of 80 years old. The...
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Ilhan Omar's daughter, Isra Hirsi, suspended from Barnard College for her involvement in anti-Israel protests
The daughter of US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Isra Hirsi, revealed Thursday she has been suspended from Barnard College over her involvement in anti-Israel protests on Columbia University’s c
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Salmonella outbreak prompts Trader Joe’s to recall herbs sold in 29 states
Trader Joe’s has recalled packaged herbs linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak, the grocery chain announced this week. The product, Infinite Herbs organic basil, was sold in 2.5-ounce clamshell containers from Feb. 1 to April 6 in 29 states as well as in Washington, D.C., Trader Joe’s said on Wednesday. There have been 12 reports in seven states of people infected with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious or fatal illness, according to federal officials. One person was...
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Netflix is set to report earnings – here's what Wall Street expects
Netflix is set to report first-quarter earnings after the bell Thursday. The streaming platform has focused on driving profit, as it hikes...
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An earthquake measuring 5.6 hits central Turkey. No immediate reports of casualties or damage
Turkey's disaster management agency says a moderately-strong earthquake has struck central Turkey.
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Confessions of a Shopaholic author Sophie Kinsella reveals brain cancer diagnosis
Novelist tells fans she is receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy for glioblastoma.
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First Look: Tom Durant Pritchard joins the cast of crime drama Miss Scarlet for its fifth series | News | UKTV Corporate Site
The series was previously titled Miss Scarlet and the Duke and will air on Alibi in 2025.
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'To the Edge': Orlando Bloom on Doing Extreme Stunts and Support From Katy Perry & Kids (Exclusive)
Orlando Bloom chats with ET's Nischelle Turner about doing extreme stunts on his new show, 'Orlando Bloom: To the Edge.’ The actor opens up about getting support from his fiancée, Katy Perry, and his kids. Orlando shares son Flynn with ex-wife Miranda Kerr, and daughter Daisy, with Katy. He also dishes on why he wanted to endure the thrill-seeking sports of rock climbing, wingsuiting and free diving, and what he hoped to overcome by facing his fears. 'Orlando Bloom: To the Edge' premieres April...
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Joel Embiid Singles Out Two Sixers After Win vs. Miami Heat
Usually, when the Philadelphia 76ers pull away with a major win, the two players to typically receive most of the credit are the All-Stars,...