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Trump announces historic Iran-Israel ceasefire agreement to end '12 Day War'; IN college sports ban on trans athletes starts July 1; KY child overdose cases highlighted during National Safety Month; Report: More Gen Z students factor politics into college decisions.

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Some in Congress question the legality of Trump's Iran strikes, as he announces a ceasefire. Gen Zers filter their college choices by politics, and Islamophobic rhetoric surfaces in NYC's tight mayoral race.

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Giant data centers powering artificial intelligence want cheap rural land but some communities are pushing back, Hurricane Helene mobilized a North Carolina town in unexpected ways, and Cherokee potters make ceramics that honor multiple generations.

Connecticut lawmakers have until June 4 to pass a budget bill. (Yurii Kibalnik/Adobe Stock)
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With the end of the state legislative session in sight, Connecticut lawmakers are moving closer to establishing a permanent child tax credit…

The American Immigration Council estimates 305,300 Connecticut immigrants are legally eligible to vote. (Adobe Stock)
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Community groups are coming together to expand voting rights to all Connecticut residents. The Connecticut Right to Vote Campaign says it aims to …

Transportation is the most common expense Connecticut family caregivers incur, with 88% noting it has happened to them. (Adobe Stock)
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New research found most Connecticut residents support creating a family caregiver tax credit. The state has 420,000 family caregivers, providing a …

Delaware's academic outcomes are still worse than before the pandemic. Fewer children are in school, fourth grade reading and eighth grade math proficiency scores have plummeted and fewer high school students are graduating on time. (Adobe Stock)
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Children's advocates said Delaware is improving in how it provides for children's health, economic, and family and community needs but is losing …

A report from the mental health advocacy organization Inseparable found Delaware has met 61.3% of its goal of hiring school psychologists but has fallen far short on hiring school-based social workers. (Adobe Stock)
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A new report showed Delaware is making strides in building its school mental health services. The report found the state has expanded its ratio of …

According to the mental health advocacy group Inseparable, insurance companies force patients to go out-of-network much more often for behavioral health care because of limits on the number of available providers and lower reimbursement rates. (Adobe Stock)
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Mental health advocates in Delaware and beyond are concerned certain practices by insurance companies are creating a crisis by hindering many patients…

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The Maine Department of Environmental Protection defines environmental justice as "the right to be protected from environmental pollution and to live in and enjoy a clean and healthful environment regardless of ancestry, class, disability, ethnicity, income, national origin, or religion." (Adobe Stock)
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The Trump administration has begun dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency's office dealing with reducing environmental harms to minority and …

Farmed seafood products make up half of the world's seafood supply, but U.S. production lags, leading to a $16.9 billion seafood deficit in the United States in 2020, according to NOAA. (Adobe Stock) <br />
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The Trump administration aims to increase domestic seafood production through industrial aquaculture but opponents said it puts Maine's coastal commun…

Average health care premiums rose in Maine and other states in 2024 but premiums paid by consumers qualifying for financial assistance increased by less than $33 per month due to enhanced subsidies from the federal government.(Adobe Stock)
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Consumer advocates in Maine said the availability of enhanced subsidies have helped record numbers of people get the health care coverage they need…

Neighboring states such as Pennsylvania and Delaware hold closed primary elections. (Adobe Stock)
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A new lawsuit is challenging Maryland's closed primary system. If the lawsuit is successful, nearly a million Marylanders may be able to vote in …

More than 3 million undergraduate students in the United States are also parents. (Adobe Stock)
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More than 70,000 Marylanders are student parents, raising kids while attending college full or part-time and proposed cuts in this year's big budget …

The cost of replacing pipes is more than double the cost to electrify a home, at $35,000 compared to $16,300. (Adobe Stock)
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As Washington D.C.'s sole gas company continues a multi-billion dollar, 40-year project to replace methane pipes, clean energy advocates argue the …

The percentage of adults in the U.S. between ages 25 and 64 with college degrees, certificates or industry-recognized certifications has increased 17 percentage points since 2008, according to Lumina Foundation. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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Massachusetts remains a national leader in educational degree attainment, according to a new report. The latest data from Lumina Foundation showed 63…

Community action agencies in Massachusetts are requesting continued funding for programs such as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, which helps return millions of dollars to Massachusetts families and their local economies. (Adobe Stock)
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Community action agencies in Massachusetts are asking state lawmakers to boost antipoverty programs as federal aid remains in limbo. Gov. Maura …

Community action agencies are celebrating 50 years of the Earned Income Tax Credit. On average, eligible taxpayers received $2,743 from the credit in tax year 2023, according to the Internal Revenue Service. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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Community action agencies in Massachusetts called the state's expanded tax credits "powerful antipoverty tools" and they are offering free tax prep se…

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Unhealthy concentrations of fine particle matter can threaten vulnerable groups like children, the elderly and people with heart or lung disease, according to the National Institutes of Health. (Adobe Stock)
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By Elijah de Castro for Keen Sentinel. Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for New Hampshire News Service, for the Solutions Journalism Network-…

During the first half of 2024, more than 3,200 college students were arrested nationwide in protest of U.S. support for Israel's war in Gaza. including more than a dozen students at the University of New Hampshire. (Ahsan)<br />
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A new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris' support for Israel's war in Gaza may have cost her the 2024 presidential election. Nearly 30% of the …

Portsmouth became New Hampshire's first city to regulate single-use plastics in 2020 after state lawmakers failed to pass legislation aimed at curbing its usage. City properties have eliminated plastic bags and and distribute plastic straws only on request. (Adobe Stock)
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Environmental groups are calling for a ban on vinyl chloride, one of more than 16,000 toxic chemicals used to manufacture plastic. The Environmental …

Shipping pollution also contributes to cardiovascular health issues and cancer in port communities. (Adobe Stock)
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June is World Oceans Month, and advocates are warning that industrial shipping pollution hurts both oceans and port communities. At least 31 …

A new annual report found more New Jersey teens are working or in school and fewer kids are living in homes with a higher cost burden. (Adobe Stock)
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A new annual report found New Jersey's economic well-being is helping improve the well-being of its children. The state ranked 7th in the nation in …

Twelve states have laws to end their Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion if federal matching funds drop below 90%. (Jim Vallee / Adobe Stock)
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With federal budget priorities coming into focus this week, New Jersey advocates are sounding the alarm over cuts to Medicaid. The Congressional …

Organizations across New York State offer training in protest de-escalation tactics to help protestors remain safe during rallies and actions. (Adobe Stock)
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As New Yorkers protest the Trump administration, some groups are advising best practices for protesting. State and national protests are occurring …

New York City's program is the only one charging drivers to get into the congested area, but New York isn't the only city with congestion pricing. (Adobe Stock)
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As the U.S. Department of Transportation tries to end New York City's congestion pricing program, the move is getting some pushback from people who …

An American Psychiatric Association survey found more women than men said their mood declined in winter; 33% of women said it was bad for their mental health, compared to 26% of men. (Adobe Stock)
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New York's snowy winter could trigger what experts now know as seasonal affective disorder. More than 1 million New Yorkers suffer from it during …

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LIHEAP is holding a virtual public hearing today and again on July 1, where Pennsylvanians can weigh in on the proposed 2024-2025 state plan. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
As Congress considers defunding the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program known as LIHEAP in the budget reconciliation bill, Pennsylvania …

Fossil fuels are responsible for nearly a third of methane emissions tied to human activity. While agriculture and waste also release a lot of methane, experts say plugging leaks from oil and gas drilling is the fastest way to reduce them. (Dennis/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, June 23, 2025
As Congress debates the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," environmental groups are watching closely for changes that could weaken the Methane Emission Red…

The City of Philadelphia hosts several events today (Thursday) in celebration of Juneteenth, a holiday observed nationwide with storytelling and community gatherings honoring Black history, culture and resilience. (reham/Adobe Stock)
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A Pennsylvania literacy organization is commemorating the Juneteenth holiday by highlighting the history and contributions of Black people in the Unit…

A new annual report finds, despite high housing costs, Rhode Island has fewer children living in high-poverty areas and also fewer living in poverty. (Adobe Stock)
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A new annual report found children's well-being has slipped in Rhode Island despite previous gains. The state ranks 19th in this year's Annie E…

Research indicates between 2003 and 2018, almost 90% of right whale deaths were due to vessel strikes and fishing gear entanglement. (Adobe Stock)
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Friday is Endangered Species Day and experts are reminding Rhode Islanders of the plight of the North Atlantic right whale. Right whales' habitat is …

Menhaden are a critical part of the diet of ospreys in the Chesapeake Bay region. A study showed when menhaden stocks are low, osprey chicks have a diminished chance of surviving to adulthood. (Adobe Stock)
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A small forage fish near the bottom of the food chain has a significant effect on the survival of several iconic predators along the Atlantic Seaboard…

The 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows teen births are down in Vermont along with the number of children living in single-parent households. Children in families where the household head lacks a high school diploma also fell to just 3%. (Adobe Stock) <br />
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Vermont ranks high in overall child well-being, with fewer children living in poverty, according to a new report. Released today, the 2025 Kids …

Every 24 hours, between 3 and 6 billion animals are killed for food. That comes to a lower-end estimate of 1.2 trillion animals killed every year, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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Advocates said a lack of animal welfare laws is leading to pain and suffering on American factory farms. Close to 99% of livestock is now raised in …

A report for the Pew Charitable Trust calls for a reduction in the misuse of antibiotics and research into developing new, targeted drugs to fight infections. (Adobe Stock)
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Medical researchers say germs are getting smarter and more of them are becoming resistant to a class of drugs designed to treat infections. Doctors …

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