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Class account for Introduction to Journalism at UMass Amherst, focusing on local western Massachusetts news along with national and international stories.
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District of Vermont Judge William Sessions ordered the release of Tufts PhD student Rümeysa Öztürk at a hearing Friday, saying that she was “raised a substantial claim of constitutional violation” and he doesn’t see her as a flight risk

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Vermont judge orders Rümeysa Öztürk’s immediate release
The Tufts University PhD student from Turkey was detained six weeks ago in Somerville by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
www.wgbh.org
May 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Pakistan's army says India fired missiles. "Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry early on Wednesday said that missile strikes were fired by India at Kotli, Bahwalpur and Muzaffarabad." www.dawn.com/news/1908824...
Missile strikes in Bahawalpur, Kotli, Muzaffarabad by India: DG ISPR
PM Shehbaz briefed on country’s preparations during visit to ISI HQ; Modi says India will retain share of water it once sent outside the country; US calls for "responsible resolution" of issue.
www.dawn.com
May 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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MASS MoCA loses grant to Trump 'priority'
Mass MoCA losses National Endowment for the Arts money to Trump ‘priorities’
Native Jeffrey Gibson’s installed artwork “Power Full Because We’re Different” seeks to uplift queer and Indigenous communities
www.masslive.com
May 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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New Zealand PM proposes banning under-16s from social media.

"This is about protecting our children. It's about making sure social media companies are playing their role in keeping our kids safe"
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May 6, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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When the Celtics lost Game 7 of the 2023 Eastern Conference finals to the Heat, first-year coach Joe Mazzulla was at a low point.

Then he went to a Costa Rican jungle, where for eight days, a former chess prodigy became his mentor and challenged him to emerge from discomfort. trib.al/ldh50TG
May 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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The signing of a long-awaited minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine has come after months of tense negotiations as Kyiv worked on resetting its tumultuous relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.
A billion-dollar question mark — the details of the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal
The signing of a long-awaited minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine has come after months of tense negotiations as Kyiv worked on resetting its tumultuous relationship with U.S. President Donald ...
kyivindependent.com
May 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Israel security cabinet approves plan to expand Gaza offensive
Israel security cabinet approves plan to expand Gaza offensive
The Israeli military has called up tens of thousands of reservists, saying it is aiming to increase pressure on Hamas.
www.bbc.com
May 5, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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The president called foreign-made films a "national security threat."
Lights, Camera, Anger: Trump Throws A Fit At Movie Industry With New Tariff Threat
The president called foreign-made films a "national security threat."
www.huffpost.com
May 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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#BREAKING 🚨 6 News projects Labor will win the most seats and be returned to government in either minority or majority
May 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Driverless trucks are officially running their first regular long-haul routes, making roundtrips between Dallas and Houston.
www.cnn.com/2025/05/01/b...
The first driverless semis have started running regular longhaul routes | CNN Business
Driverless trucks are officially running their first regular long-haul routes, making roundtrips between Dallas and Houston.
www.cnn.com
May 3, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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President Trump says he is ending federal funding of NPR and PBS. They say he can't.

I'll join NPR's Here and Now at 1.34p to chat with Scott Tong

Tune into your local station or stream wbur.org

My earlier story: www.npr.org/2025/05/02/n...
Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't
In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS. They say he can't. PBS chief Paula Kerger calls it "blatantly unlawful".
www.npr.org
May 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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FOX NEWS ALERT: Mike Waltz out as Trump's national security adviser
May 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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The REAL ID deadline is one week away. Here's what TSA wants you to know | Click on the image to read the full story
The REAL ID deadline is one week away. Here's what TSA wants you to know
If you still haven't secured your REAL ID yet, time is running out. Your domestic air travel could be delayed if you don't have an accepted form of identification at TSA checkpoints next week.
www.wcvb.com
April 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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"To President Trump and his cabinet, I am not afraid of you,” Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi said on Wednesday, addressing supporters outside the federal courthouse in Burlington, Vermont.
April 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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The U.S. economy shrank last quarter. Imports surged as businesses rushed to stock up ahead of tariffs, while consumers held spending in check.
U.S. Economy Contracts at 0.3% Rate in First Quarter
The gross domestic product reading fell short of the 0.4% growth that economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal expected.
www.wsj.com
April 30, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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How have the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term changed the U.S.?

Listen to "The Daily."
100 Days
How have the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term changed the country?
www.nytimes.com
April 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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🚨 The Liberal Party will lead Canada's next government.

CBC just called it; too early to know if it'll be a majority or minority government.

"A stunning reversal," says the CBC: Conservatives led by *huge* margins throughout 2024, but Trump's arrival was a big factor in changing everything.
April 29, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Massachusetts law schools have been inundated with applications this year, part of a nationwide surge fueled by a tough job market and economic uncertainty. trib.al/bFVAkfE
April 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM