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Scientists confirm rare 'parasite-like' cancer in bullhead catfish from Lake Memphremagog
The cancer manifests as raised black lesions on the fish’s skin, along with lumpy tumors. The cause has long eluded scientists, but now, a team of local researchers says the animals have a rare form of cancer that is contagious and spreads like a parasite.
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Red Sox match club record of 15 straight wins, then lose nightcap of doubleheader with Orioles
The last time the Boston Red Sox won 15 straight games, Ted Williams was putting together an MVP season in 1946 and leading them to an American League championship.
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Gov. Healey declares new Parole Board pick after her last nominee was rejected
Healey nominated Kaitlyn O'Leary, who is the Parole Board's deputy general counsel and deputy interstate compact administrator. She started working for the Board in November 2023 as an attorney.
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Competition for Maine's Democratic Senate nomination down to 2 candidates
The Democratic competition to take on Maine's Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November is down to two people.
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State Terror and Family Fear: A Conversation with M. Gessen
M. Gessen, opinion columnist at The New York Times and the author of Serial's 2026 show "The Idiot," joins Here & Now host Indira Lakshmanan for a wide-ranging conversation on Russia, Ukraine and the rise of global totalitarianism. Plus, what happens when a reporter turns the lens inward to confront family history and personal memory.
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Leading in an Unstable World: A Conversation with Samantha Power
Samantha Power, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and USAID Administrator, speaks with Here & Now host Indira Lakshmanan about the changing role of the United States in the world.
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State senate considers mandatory screening test for a virus in newborns
Congenital cytomegalovirus is a common viral infection that passes from mother to fetus during pregnancy. It affects about one in 200 babies in the US.
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Red Sox win 15th straight, matching longest in club history, with 6-3 victory over Orioles
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Mass. House passes bill loosening abortion restrictions
Physicians earlier this month relayed concerns to House leaders about the state’s existing law, which limits most abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy. They argue the law does not meet patients’ needs.
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Is Trump undermining faith in American elections?
President Donald Trump is escalating his efforts to reshape how American elections are run within the law and on the ground. How will his pressure campaign impact voters ahead of the 2026 midterms?
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New lottery offers Boston Marathon hopefuls a second chance to make the race
Earning a Boston Marathon bib is one of the toughest feats in distance running. On Wednesday, the Boston Athletic Association said it would make the process a smidge easier.
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Behind the scenes — and screams — of the new 'Paranormal Activity' play
The 2009 cult-favorite horror film about a couple being haunted by an evil spirit has made the jump to the stage and, after a run in Boston, is headed to Broadway. The creative team shared the effects and sounds that helped translate the cinematic tension for live performances.
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The metro line in Pakistan transforming the lives of the women who ride it
A metro line is transforming the lives of women who ride it — and maybe the political fortunes of the woman who governs the city and its province.
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Meet Autistic Barbie and one of her creators
Noor Pervez helped Mattel design an autistic Barbie.
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OpenAI models acted on their own to hack a digital library
In a blog post, OpenAI called it an “unprecedented hacking incident.”
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Research reveals avocado oil — lauded for its health benefits — often isn't as pure as it claims
Avocado oil consumers willingly pay a premium, drawn by the oil’s health halo.
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Contemporary Christian music titan Amy Grant returns with a different message
Amy Grant, known as the queen of contemporary Christian music, has built a decades-long career making devotional songs.
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Opt in or opt out? The debate over automatically enabled AI features
Controversial AI features like Meta's now-paused image generation tool for Instagram have left consumers wondering whether users should be given the choice to opt-in to AI features rather than having to opt out on their own.