Perhaps no group of people is more alarmed about Elon Musk’s plan to make Twitter a free speech free-for-all than those most likely to be targeted for harassment: women, racial minorities and other marginalized groups.
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One-fifth of reptiles worldwide face risk of extinction
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction
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Dr. Fauci: ‘Pandemic phase’ over for US, but COVID-19 still here
Dr. Anthony Fauci has given an upbeat assessment of the state of the coronavirus in the U.S., saying the country is “out of the pandemic phase” on new infections, hospitalizations and deaths.
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Ideas on mute? New study finds remote meetings dampen brainstorming
A new study says if you want to brainstorm during a meeting, it works better in person than over remote video conferencing.
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Climate activist’s self-immolation raises questions about faith, protest
Last Friday, on Earth Day, a 50-year-old Buddist set himself on fire outside the U.S. Supreme Court
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Wilton Select Board acts on proposed zoning amendments
The board sent two of four articles to the 2022 Town Meeting warrant articles that would amend Wilton’s zoning ordinance.
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Farmington picks up over 800 pounds trash on Earth Day
Over 100 people gathered in front of The Pierce House to pick up garbage around downtown Farmington for the town’s 9th Annual Earth Day Cleanup.
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Madison man who drove car involved in fentanyl bust to serve 18 months in prison
Police seized more than a pound of fentanyl after stopping the car in Sidney in March 2021.
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Union to remember fallen workers on Workers Memorial Day
Every year on April 28, the United Steelworkers, along with all unions across the U.S., observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job, and to renew the fight for safe workplaces. This year’s remembrance is scheduled to be held at the USW Local 900 Hall, on Route 108 […]
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I-295 bridge complete, road reopens ahead of schedule
The rapid-fire demolition and replacement of an aging highway overpass in Portland closed a busy stretch of highway for three days.