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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 6h

The Trump administration says “substantial” layoffs of federal workers have begun, appearing to follow through on threats to slash the size of government during the shutdown. https://bit.ly/3KCLeiT

White House says 'substantial' layoffs of federal workers have begun, with few details

The Trump administration says it has started the process of issuing reduction-in-force notices to federal employees. It's not clear how many agencies are affected or how many people.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 7h

A small plane crashed onto I-195 in Dartmouth, killing two and injuring one person on the ground: https://bit.ly/46QbMpl

Small plane crashes onto I-195 in Dartmouth, killing 2 and wounding 1 on the ground

The crash happened early Monday amid rain and strong winds.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 8h

Two brothers from Sheffield, Massachusetts, were back on American soil on Friday after taking part in a flotilla seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza and deliver aid to starving Palestinians. https://bit.ly/3KPfYgz

Massachusetts activists on Gaza-bound aid flotilla return home, allege mistreatment

Two brothers from Sheffield were members of the aid flotilla that were detained by Israeli forces.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 10h

Two local professors won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for their research into the impact of innovation on economic growth and how new technologies replace older ones, a key economic concept known as “creative destruction.” https://bit.ly/473L4se

Brown professor and former Harvard professor share Nobel Prize in economics

Researchers pioneered the economic concept of “creative destruction” caused by new technologies.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 11h

THURSDAY: Watch the GBH News debate between candidates for mayor of #Worcester. Stream it on youtube.com/gbhnews:

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 12h

THURSDAY: Watch the GBH News debate between candidates for mayor of #Worcester. Stream it on youtube.com/gbhnews.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 14h

A local retired teacher has published the first English to Cabo Verdean Creole dictionary: https://bit.ly/477DYTu

Newly published Cabo Verdean Creole dictionary formalizes the ‘people’s language’

A local retired teacher has published the first English to Cabo Verdean Creole dictionary

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 1d

Bill Condon’s Kiss of the Spider Woman challenges the belief that in order for a musical to succeed, it must have memorable musical numbers. https://bit.ly/3KCxWD0

'Kiss of the Spider Woman' works, even when the music doesn't

Jennifer Lopez is the marquee name, but this adaptation of the Kander and Ebb Tony-winning musical belongs to Tonatiuh and Diego Luna.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 1d

Hate Daylight Saving Time and changing the clocks? Jim Braude does too: https://bit.ly/46LDEef

IMHO: Saving Daylight

Jim hopes policy makers are finally seeing the light on Daylight Saving Time and might consider what he believes are important reasons to change it.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 1d

Romero is one of a growing number of young adults and teenagers who have had to take over as the breadwinner when a parent or loved one is arrested by ICE — and in some cases, even deported. https://bit.ly/3WwvKiV

‘It’s my responsibility’: In the wake of ICE raids, youth support their families

A 22-year-old looks for a third job to support her sisters. A 19-year-old in Malden helps his mom pay the rent. There are many more.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 1d

These are the Massachusetts towns that are banning leaf-blowers...and it's not just about the noise: https://youtu.be/6JiSB-uuYd4

Why Massachusetts towns are banning leaf blowers

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 1d

Many pumpkins end up being wasted after being left outside for days, sometimes weeks, after Halloween. When numerous pumpkins are placed in landfills, they release greenhouse gasses, experts say. Consider keeping your Jack O’Lantern inside this year or roasting it: https://bit.ly/42WjGLJ

Do We Waste A Lot Of Pumpkins We Could Be Eating?

Pumpkins of almost any variety have flesh high in fiber and beta carotene. Their seeds, delicious when toasted or baked, can be rich in potassium and…

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 1d

Boo! It’s Halloween season, which means that it's time to dress up in your favorite spooky getup. These local costumers have got a lot of blood, fangs, and skeletons to sell. https://bit.ly/435ZgzG

Trick or Treat! Local Costumers Stir Up A Cauldron of Halloween Costumes

Hocus Pocus! Turns out it's not just kids who love a good costume for Halloween. For adults looking for something unique, local costume shops are the best place to shop.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 2d

"This movie shouldn’t work — yet it mostly does," says critic Aisha Harris about The Kiss of the Spider Woman remake: https://bit.ly/3KCxWD0

'Kiss of the Spider Woman' works, even when the music doesn't

Jennifer Lopez is the marquee name, but this adaptation of the Kander and Ebb Tony-winning musical belongs to Tonatiuh and Diego Luna.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 2d

Israeli forces completed a pullback of troops from Gaza on Friday after Israel’s Cabinet approved a plan for a ceasefire aimed at ending the devastating 2-year-old war. https://bit.ly/47kM9x6

Israel says it has completed a pullback of troops in Gaza

Israeli forces have completed a pullback of troops from Gaza on Friday after Israel's Cabinet approved a plan for a ceasefire aimed at ending the devastating two-year war.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 2d

No need to swipe right in this Irish village: you can just try your luck at the annual matchmaking fair: https://bit.ly/4odz1zq

In the age of algorithms, one Irish town still does love the old-fashioned way

Most won't leave the town of Lisdoonvarna with a partner. But for a few nights each fall, they find something rarer — company, ritual and the comfort of not looking for love alone.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 2d

Social security recipients can't get benefit letters right now, which means they also can't apply for programs like heat assistance, many of which have deadlines coming up soon:

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Social Security workers say the shutdown has them unable to help with benefit letters

Employees at Social Security field offices say the government shutdown has left them unable to carry out an important service: help recipients with benefit verification letters.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 2d

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Where has Trump suggested sending troops? In cities run by Democratic mayors

In just four months, Trump has suggested or ordered sending federal intervention to nearly a dozen cities.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 3d

Why is vet care getting so expensive? Rich investors have been buying up veterinary practices and then jacking up the price, putting owning a pet out of reach for a larger number of Americans: https://bit.ly/4nUQwF1

Why health care for pets has been surging

The cost of health care for pets has been surging. It has almost doubled over the past five years. What is behind these rising costs?

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 3d

The local food pantry in Grand Canyon Village is gearing up and looking for donors to serve new guests: park rangers and other federal employees who aren't getting paid and who the Trump administration said they might cheat out of back pay: https://bit.ly/4q2sVnc

Grand Canyon food pantry gears up to assist park employees who are missing paychecks

A food pantry inside Grand Canyon National Park is gearing up to again assist park employees missing paychecks due to the federal government shutdown.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 3d

Dozens of Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned off to support public media. But if you want to learn to make your own, there's a way to do that right here in Massachusetts: https://bit.ly/3WxjbE0

The only Bob Ross teacher in Massachusetts | The Curiosity Desk

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 3d

Need help in court but don't know where to get it? Your local library - and its librarians - are a great place to start: https://bit.ly/4nSyeV6

Need help in court? Your local library might have the right resources.

The Public Library Initiative from the Massachusetts Trial Court brings the services and resources of law libraries to more familiar settings.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 3d

“Worst comes to worst, I’ll drop the classes,” she said. “I’m just trying to figure out this situation.” Yoana has become the breadwinner in her family after her stepfather was detained by ICE. https://bit.ly/3WwvKiV

‘It’s my responsibility’: In the wake of ICE raids, youth support their families

A 22-year-old looks for a third job to support her sisters. A 19-year-old in Malden helps his mom pay the rent. There are many more.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 4d

China introduced new restrictions on exports of rare earthson Thursday, in what is an attempt to boost Beijing’s leverage in trade talks with the United States. https://bit.ly/47g4hrT

China curbs rare earth exports, raising stakes before Trump-Xi talks

Analysts say Thursday's announcement is China's bid to strengthen its leverage in trade talks with the U.S., ahead of a planned leaders' meeting.

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 4d

Credit card debt does not necessarily mean that you are bad with finances, and getting out of debt might be more achievable than you think. https://bit.ly/471lwMv

Why being in credit card debt doesn't mean you're bad with money

Financial educators bust three common myths about credit card debt — and explain why these negative assumptions can hold us back from making smart money decisions.

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