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.
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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.
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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.
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We learn more about the Democrats who will be on the Sept. 1 ballot running for Barnstable County Commissioner.
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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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We discuss the week's local headlines with our region's leading journalists.
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We learn more about the Democrats who will be on the Sept. 1 ballot running for Barnstable County Commissioner.
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Today on The Point, we talk about newer interventions in mental health.
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We take your gardening questions and talk about solutions to common pests and problems.
NPR Stories
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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 lawsuit over who owns AI-generated characters raises questions about whether it's truly art.
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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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NPR's David Folkenflik talks with Don Schaffner, a food microbiology specialist and distinguished professor at Rutgers University, about this summer's foodborne illnesses and recalls.
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A drought is driving a hunger crisis in Somalia. UNICEF says global funding cuts have hampered its ability to respond.