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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

NH: Cultural Resources

A University of New Hampshire study showed annual rainfall, which has increased more than eight inches since 1901, is expected to increase another 7% to 9% by the middle of the century. Scientists say most of this increase will arrive in heavy precipitation events, increasing the risk of flooding and significantly affecting agriculture. (Adobe Stock)
Farm relief funds in NH would counter climate change-related crop damage

Two proposed relief funds for New Hampshire farmers aim to recover losses from climate change-related weather events. Years of droughts were …

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This year, more than 70% of attempts to restrict library resources targeted multiple titles. (Adobe Stock)
Banned Books Week Highlighted in NH Libraries

Controversial books are nothing new, but the incidence of book challenges and bans has increased substantially in recent years. This week marks the …

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According to a report from The Sentencing Project, because most carjackings are not solved, there is no reliable age profile of the people committing the crime. (Nomad_Soul/Adobe Stock)
Report: Youth Crime Way Down in Last 20 Years in NH, U.S.

New research found reports of skyrocketing youth crime are not only unfounded, but are fueling calls for stricter punishments. Data from the …

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<a href=Jim Liberty Cabin is on the site of Peak House, a hotel that was built in 1891 and eventually destroyed by a windstorm. (NH Division of Historical Resources)">
Cemeteries, Landscapes New to NH Register of Historic Places

Five properties are newly added to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places this Historic Preservation Month. The list includes two …

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The Library of Congress' Veterans History Project has collected more than 100,000 recorded interviews with veterans, from the World War I era through current conflicts. (Adobe Stock)
Library of Congress Urges Communities to Collect Veterans' Stories

CONCORD, N.H. — As veterans are celebrated today across New Hampshire and the nation, the director of the Library of Congress' Veterans …

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Residents of 14 southern New Hampshire towns and cities can give input on making their communities more livable for people of all ages. (Mike Clifford)
14 NH Towns, Cities Have Opportunities to Become More Livable

MANCHESTER, Mass. – It can be as simple as adding benches to a local park or bike lanes to make cyclists safer - several hundred thousand …

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 Summer vacation adventures on public lands could change dramatically if the push to turn federal lands over to state control succeeds, and there have been moves to do that in both the U.S. House and Senate. Photo of the Wasatch National Forest in Utah, one of the most-visited forests in the country. Courtesy: U.S. Forest Service.
Vacation Destinations on Congress' Radar

CONCORD, N.H. – Summer vacation adventures on public lands could change dramatically if the push to turn federal lands over to state control …

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GRAPHIC: The FCC is holding an auction in which wireless companies will bid on parts of the nation’s airwaves currently being used by television stations and use them for wireless broadband. Some say that threatens minority broadcasters. Credit: Federal Communications Commission.
The Spectrum Auction and Why It Matters

NASHUA, N.H. – As the song goes, "Video Killed the Radio Star." Will wireless kill some free public TV? That's the latest media question…

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Photo: Night-tracking image of bobcat. Motion-activated cameras are recording species that may have conflicts with roads upstate. Photo credit: Nature Conservancy
Breaking Travel Barriers for NH Predators Also Protects Humans

CONCORD, N.H. - The same highways that keep Granite Staters connected can also block natural connections for wildlife, a problem local …

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PHOTO: A family-style New Year's resolution: Spend some outdoor time every day. Walking the dog is a great option. Photo from Wikipedia, courtesy Alessandro Zangrilli.
Healthy, Family-Style Resolutions for the New Year

CONCORD, N.H. - The New Year is upon us, and at least one expert suggests making resolutions for the occasion a "family affair." Clinical …

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A Memorable, Meaningful, Stress-Free Holiday Season? Plan It Now!

CONCORD, N.H. - The holidays are upon us, and images of peace, love, harmony and family togetherness are popping up everywhere. But the reality is …

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Facebook, Social Networking Growing on The 50-Plus Crowd

CONCORD, N.H. - Older Americans are trying to get connected, although they're not always sure how to do it or why they should. A recent survey by the …

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