David Walega, Courtesy of In Defense of Animals
Emily is the only elephant in Massachusetts. Advocates want her to be sent to a sanctuary. The Buttonwood Park Zoo says Emily prefers the company of her human caretakers
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We discuss the week's local headlines with our region's leading journalists. -
Spotting whales at sea is an indication that you've found an area with lots of bait, and tuna may very well be feeding on that same bait. But you have to give the whales some space. -
A federal groundfish permit is back in use off Martha’s Vineyard. Two nonprofit organizations teamed up back in 2015 to keep the permit available for local use. -
We learn more about the Democrats who will be on the Sept. 1 ballot running for Barnstable County Commissioner. -
I have a friend in Barnstable who’s always telling me about unusual edible plants, particularly perennials. Recently, he told me he’s planting something new called a Cornelian Cherry.
The Point
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Amy Kolb NoyesWe discuss the week's local headlines with our region's leading journalists. -
Elsa PartanWe learn more about the Democrats who will be on the Sept. 1 ballot running for Barnstable County Commissioner. -
Dan TritleToday on The Point, we talk about newer interventions in mental health. -
Mindy ToddWe take your gardening questions and talk about solutions to common pests and problems.
NPR Stories
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Manuel Balce Ceneta/APTrade negotiations between the United States and Canada fell apart on Friday night, shortly before a midnight deadline for 50% tariffs to take effect on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. -
NPR's science podcast Short Wave talks about a new type of black hole star, the types of exercise linked to lowered dementia risk, and the wintry adaptations of the long-clawed shrew.
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John Leguizamo is one of the stars of Christopher Nolan's summer blockbuster, The Odyssey. And he's also out with a new children's book this summer, called Kiki and the Can.
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A legal battle over what looks like a cartoon stick could help set the rules over whether creators can claim ownership of their AI-generated characters. -
Australia has passed a law requiring major tech platforms such as Google and Meta to strike deals with Australian news publishers or pay a levy on their advertising revenue.
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