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Heavy lake-effect snow dumps more than 5 feet over parts of Great Lakes region; Study: Fish farms consume far more wild fish than previously thought; Maryland's federal workers prepare to defend their jobs; Federal investments help bolster MA workforce training programs.

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A plan described as the basis for Trump's mass deportations served a very different purpose. Federal workers prepare to defend their jobs if they lose civil service protections, and Ohio enacts bathroom restrictions on transgender people.

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Residents in Colorado's rural communities face challenges to recycling, climate change and Oregon's megadrought are worrying firefighters, and a farm advocacy group says corporate greed is behind high food prices in Montana.

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Poultry consumption has skyrocketed over the last 60 years. Between 1961 and 2022, the average person went from eating 6.3 pounds of chicken every year to more than 37 pounds, an increase of almost 600%. (Adobe Stock)

Friday, November 29, 2024

Lack of animal welfare laws lead to misery on 'factory farms'

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 …

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On the day after the Nov. 5th election, Planned Parenthood health centers nationwide reported a 1200% increase in scheduled vasectomy appointments and a 350% increase in birth control implant appointments. (Adobe Stock) <br />
New England clinics see post-election spike in contraceptive requests

Health clinics in New England and elsewhere are coping with a sharp uptick in requests for long-acting contraceptives in the wake of the election…

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Americans can expect to pay $31.16 for a 15-pound turkey this Thanksgiving - an average of $2.08 per pound, according to Nasdaq. (Brent Hofacker/Adobe Stock)
Turkey prices down as NH Thanksgiving meal prep begins

Many Granite Staters are starting to plan for holiday meals - and when it comes to food prices, the news is mixed. According to consumer experts…

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Experts say AI generated videos often go viral. In September, a video linked to online Russian trolls accused Vice President Kamala Harris of being involved in a hit-and-run accident and was viewed on social media millions of times. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Post-election 'deepfakes' continue to spread election disinformation

Experts on artificial intelligence are warning New Hampshire residents to be on the lookout for postelection "deepfakes," purporting to show voting ir…

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New Hampshire families whose incomes fall under 350% of the federal poverty level - anything under $109,200 for a family of four - are eligible for the private school voucher program. (Adobe Stock)
Future of public education on the line in NH governor’s race

In the race for New Hampshire governor, the future of public education is on the line. Democrat and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig opposes …

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High prices and a high turnover rate of child care providers are not only affecting families but the state's economy. Census data show more than 15,000 people are not employed because they're caring for a child at home. (Adobe Stock) <br />
Child care, early education top NH voters' concerns

Advocates for children in New Hampshire said the state needs elected officials who will put kids' futures first. With biennial budget negotiations …

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More than 20 standalone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans are available in all New Hampshire counties for the state's more than 300,000 Medicare recipients. (Adobe Stock)
Medicare open enrollment in NH runs through Dec. 7

Medicare open enrollment is underway and New Hampshire seniors are encouraged to weigh the various plans. Advisors said it is important to consider …

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Republican lawmakers in New Hampshire regularly introduce legislation to restrict access to abortion services, including previous bills to enact 15-week and 15-day abortion bans. (Adobe Stock) <br />
Reproductive freedom on ballot in NH governor’s race

In the race for New Hampshire governor, the candidates' positions on reproductive rights could be a deciding factor. Pollsters have said it is a …

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Eligible voters from both political parties would have difficulty obtaining proof of citizenship, according to a survey by the Brennan Center for Justice. Some 20 million eligible U.S. voters said they cannot quickly access a passport, birth certificate or naturalization papers. (Adobe Stock)
Voting rights groups sue to block NH proof-of-citizenship law

Voting-rights groups in New Hampshire have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state's new election law, which requires proof of citizenship for …

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New Hampshire has the 23rd highest average loan balance among all states and it is $747 lower than the national average of $38,883, according to Experian Data. (Adobe Stock)
NH student loan debt grows along with costs of graduate degree

The cost of a graduate degree in the U.S. tripled between 2000 and 2020, according to a new report. People with master's degrees, law, medical or …

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A 2021 Atlantic herring stock assessment estimated the population at 39,000 metric tons, or roughly 20% of its biomass target, compared with the late 1960s, when the stock was estimated at more than one million metric tons, according to the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. (Adobe Stock)
Northeast anglers: Forage-fish depletion is no red herring

Anglers along the Atlantic coast want stricter regulations to help improve stocks of Atlantic herring, a forage fish vital to a healthy ocean …

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Environmental advocates say the growth of so-called 'fast fashion' is adding to greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Buying just one white cotton shirt produces the same amount of emissions as driving 35 miles in a car, according to the climate action group, WRAP. (Adobe Stock)
Serving looks with books: Libraries fight ‘fast fashion’ by lending clothes

By Claire Elise Thompson for Grist.Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for New Hampshire News Connection, reporting for the Solutions Journalism …

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