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- Why one man's unusually short arms could make or break this year's Patriots draft classby WBUR on April 24, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Sports reporter Khari Thompson joins WBUR's Morning Edition to break down the quirky — but high-stakes — situation for the Patriots in the NFL draft.
- Lichens keep New England's forests healthy. How will they adapt to climate change?by WBUR on April 24, 2025 at 12:30 pm
If you’ve spent a lot of time outdoors in New England, you’ve likely crossed paths with, and probably stepped on, lichens. This mysterious indicator species plays an important role at the bottom of the food chain. It also serves as habitat for other microorganisms.
- 60 years ago, my grandfather joined Martin Luther King's Boston marchby WBUR on April 23, 2025 at 1:30 pm
On April 23, 1965, Arielle Gray's grandfather — then a teenager — joined the march to the Common led by King drawing attention to the racial imbalances in Boston.
- Former Mass. AG calls on law firms to stand up to Trumpby WBUR on April 23, 2025 at 1:30 pm
Scott Harshbargar, former state attorney general, joined WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss how extraordinary this moment is for the legal profession.
- Mass. lawmakers visit ICE detention facility in Louisiana, demand release of studentsby WBUR on April 23, 2025 at 1:04 pm
Lawmakers said Öztürk, of Tufts University, and Khalil, of Columbia University, appeared to be in decent health, but they are wracked with fear. The delegation expressed outrage that students are being held for voicing their views, and accused the Trump administration of violating their constitutional rights.
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- Man charged in alleged Salem double murderby Todd Prussman on April 24, 2025 at 12:24 pm
A man has been arrested and charged with murder after two bodies were found Wednesday in a wooded area behind a shopping area in Salem.
- Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump’s tariffs, new poll findsby Associated Press on April 24, 2025 at 12:18 pm
A new poll suggests Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering
- Trump will hold a rally in Michigan next week to mark his first 100 days in officeby Associated Press on April 24, 2025 at 12:05 pm
Trump's rally in Macomb County will be his first since Inauguration Day earlier this year.
- What tariff negotiations? China says claims ‘groundless’by Associated Press on April 24, 2025 at 11:58 am
China on Thursday denied U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs, saying that any suggestion of progress in this matter was as groundless as "trying to catch the wind."
- European benchmarks slide while Asia finishes mixed as uncertainty persists over Trump’s plansby Associated Press on April 24, 2025 at 11:51 am
Benchmarks fell in early Thursday trading in France, Germany and Britain, while U.S. futures also declined.
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- Pope Francis' death sparks betting frenzy over successoron April 24, 2025 at 12:39 pm
Shortly after Pope Francis died, speculation on who would succeed him became "one of the most popular betting markets in 2025," an analyst says.
- Massive Russian strike on Ukraine's capital kills several, injures dozenson April 24, 2025 at 12:26 pm
A massive Russian attack on Kyiv that killed several people and injured dozens came hours after peace talks appeared to stall and President Trump lashed out at Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
- NATO fighter jets intercept Russia spy plane over Baltic Seaon April 24, 2025 at 12:01 pm
The incident marked at least the third time in a week that Russian aircraft had been intercepted in the region.
- Tens of thousands file past Pope Francis' coffin at the Vaticanon April 24, 2025 at 12:00 pm
So many mourners lined up to pay their respects to Pope Francis that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to accommodate them.
- India retaliates against Pakistan after Kashmir attack kills 26on April 24, 2025 at 11:07 am
India's External Affairs Ministry said the Indus Water Treaty will be suspended after an attack in Kashmir left over two dozen dead.
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Idiom of the Daya modest proposal
An extreme, unorthodox, and often provocative or distasteful remedy to a complex problem, generally suggested humorously or satirically. (An allusion to Jonathan Swift’s 1729 essay A Modest Proposal, in which he suggests that the poor of Ireland could alleviate their woes by selling their children as food.)Idiom of the Day provided by TheFreeDictionary.com
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The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution of 1787—referred to collectively as the Bill of Rights—were ratified on December 15, 1791. This landmark document protected American citizens from specific abuses by their government and guaranteed such basic rights as the freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press. In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt designated December 15 as Bill of Rights Day and called upon Americans to observe it with appropriate patriotic ceremonies. More…Today’s Holiday provided by TheFreeDictionary.com
Quote of the DayTo produce a mighty book, you must choose a mighty theme. No great and enduring volume can ever be written on the flea, though many there be who have tried it.
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Word TriviaToday’s topic: nourish
alimony – From Latin alimonia, "nourishment" or "eating money," from alere, "to nourish," and mony, "result, resulting condition," it first meant "nourishment, support." More…
alumnus, alumna, alumni – Alumnus and alumna stem from Latin alere, "to nourish or be nourished," now by a university; originally alumnus was a pupil and now it is a male graduate. Alumni refers to either sex. More…
coalesce – Meaning "cause to grow together," it is from Latin co- and alere, "nourish." More…
nurture – The verb was formed after the noun, which first referred (c. 1330) to a person's training or breeding. The word can be traced back to Latin nutritus, meaning "to nourish." More…
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- Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump’s tariffs, new poll findsby Associated Press on April 24, 2025 at 12:18 pm
A new poll suggests Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering
- Trump will hold a rally in Michigan next week to mark his first 100 days in officeby Associated Press on April 24, 2025 at 12:05 pm
Trump's rally in Macomb County will be his first since Inauguration Day earlier this year.
- European benchmarks slide while Asia finishes mixed as uncertainty persists over Trump’s plansby Associated Press on April 24, 2025 at 11:51 am
Benchmarks fell in early Thursday trading in France, Germany and Britain, while U.S. futures also declined.
- China says there are no negotiations with the US over tariffsby Associated Press on April 24, 2025 at 11:44 am
China has denied President Trump’s assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs.
- Russian strike on Kyiv kills 9 in biggest attack on Ukrainian capital since last summerby Associated Press on April 24, 2025 at 11:27 am
By VASILISA STEPANENKO and SAMYA KULLAB KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia attacked Kyiv with an hourslong barrage of missiles and drones, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 70 in its deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital since last July and just as peace efforts are coming to a head. Ukraine President Volodymyr