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Puerto Rico legislators make a push for a trade commission with Connecticut

In order to address legislation passed by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont in June that aims to create a trade commission between his state and ...

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Rev. Billy wants you to ‘Stop Shopping’ for the climate

During this year’s Love Earth tour, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts’ unexpected opening act is spreading the word about climate change and anti-consumerism. ...

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Trump’s takeover ‘out of touch’ with facts on the ground, says D.C. attorney general

Updated @ 11:08 AM EDT on August 13, 2025 D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb says President Trump’s justification for assuming control of the city’s ...

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Why lung cancer is a ‘hidden epidemic’ in this part of the world

After the tumor spread from Eleanor Ceres’s chest and started to protrude out of her neck, she was diagnosed with lung cancer. Ceres was ...

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D.C. residents express concern over crime crackdown. And, Ford invests big in EVs

Good morning. The Up First newsletter is what you’re reading.Listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your ...

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Brattleboro school for autistic students to shut down amid state review

The I.N.S.P.I.R.E. School for Autism in Brattleboro will close rather than argue before the State Board of Education that it shouldn’t be denied access ...

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New books this week: investigating rehab, fighting wildfires, and a Slaughter thriller

Any written work implicitly attempts to address the age-old question: Whose story is remembered? This is true for the six books listed below as ...

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Inflation remains elevated as Trump’s tariffs take hold

Updated @ 10:35 AM EDT on August 12, 2025 Last month, shoppers were still plagued by inflation as they had to pay a greater ...

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South Carolina GOP lawmaker facing child sex abuse material charges resigns

A Republican lawmaker from South Carolina has resigned from the state House after being detained on suspicion of disseminating materials about child sexual assault. ...

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The hidden costs of cutting Medicaid

The federal government is prepared to lessen support for Medicaid and the insurance exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act after the approval of ...

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