New England Aquarium, taken under NMFS Permit #25739
Over a quarter of the entire North Atlantic right whale population has been spotted in Southern New England waters in recent weeks.
Courtesy of Michelle Axelson
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How words take on or lose meaning as language evolves, and what this tells us about cultures and society. -
The students are good friends and get lots of attention from their teacher. But not all Outer Cape families want this type of classroom experience for their children. -
John Cox was placed on leave in October, though the reasons why are still unclear. -
Mental illness and stigma: a discussion on The Point's monthly behavioral health program. -
Ornithologist Mark Faherty talks about the return of a Tufted Titmouse making its return to Nantucket.
The Point
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Courtesy Nico LangConversations around trans kids in particular tends to sensationalize the fight over how they should be allowed to live. We hear stories of families moving, sometimes multiple times, to locations where their children can get the gender affirming care they need. -
Jennette Barnes/CAIA review of the week's local headlines with our region's leading journalists. -
Ella McDonald/Courtesy Gabriella SimpkinsWe discuss singing as protest with local singers and songwriters. -
Hillebrand Steve, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/WikimediaToday we talk about two insects of local interest: the Southern pine beetle, which are biting our trees, and ticks, which are biting us.
NPR Stories
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Alex Brandon/APThe Trump administration announced a three-phase transition that will eventually include management of most federal student loans as well as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). -
Zoey Knox/NHPRThe rise of Kalshi and Polymarket, which offer bettors an alternative to wagering sites like DraftKings, means more competition and possibly less into state coffers.
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State and local law enforcement officials, speaking to a panel of lawmakers on Thursday, defended their agencies’ actions during last week’s violent clash between police and protesters in South Burlington during a federal immigration enforcement action. -
On July 5-6, 1978, on a busy downtown Denver street, 19 people in wheelchairs blocked public buses--which didn't have wheelchair lifts--to demand access to public transit.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Reporter and Senior Editor Arezou Rezvani about the impact the war is having on Iranians and people in the surrounding area.
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CAI Pub Night are back for 2026
Join us for our next free pub night at The Ritz in Oak Bluffs.
Wednesday April 1st from 5 to 7 p.m.
Join us for our next free pub night at The Ritz in Oak Bluffs.
Wednesday April 1st from 5 to 7 p.m.
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