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Join NPR and member stations for live conversations about what lies ahead for 2022
NPR is hosting several live conversations on Twitter Spaces titled What's Next. Join us on Twitter as we discuss climate change, the future of live TV, how we cover Indigenous communities and more. → Read More
The Autumnal Equinox Is This Afternoon. Fall Is Here
According to the National Weather Service, at 3:20 p.m. EDT today, the Autumnal Equinox (the moment when the length of daylight and darkness are almost perfectly equal) occurs. → Read More
This Kid Just Put Everyone Else's Pandemic Hobby Game To Shame
Over the course of the pandemic many of us have taken up (and often dropped...) new hobbies to past the time. But Brigitte Xie has taken it to a whole new level. → Read More
She Is Staying In Afghanistan To Ensure Women's Gains Aren't Lost Under Taliban Rule
Mahbooba Seraj, founder of the Afghan Women's Network, has a message for Americans watching what's happening in Afghanistan. → Read More
Meet The Nonagenarian Who Is A Record-Breaking Weightlifter
Edith Murway holds the Guinness World Record for oldest competitive weightlifter. She turns 100 on Sunday. Murway started powerlifting at 91. → Read More
Last Week, 1 In 3 U.S. COVID Cases Were In Florida And Texas
In the last week, 3 million Americans got their first vaccine shot. On Tuesday, the U.S. hit President Biden's July Fourth goal of 70% of adults receiving at least one shot. → Read More
Child Care During Competitions Presents A Major Hurdle For Olympians And Paralympians
If you think parenting is stressful, imagine parenting while also competing as a Paralympic athlete. Lora Webster, who competes in sitting volleyball, is a mother of three, and pregnant with one more. → Read More
Olympians Are Dominating TikTok. Here's How To Follow Along
TikTok is owning the 2020 Olympics as athletes share highlights and behind the scenes updates from Tokyo with each other and followers at home. → Read More
Texas Teacher Takes Her Students On A Road Trip Through U.S. History — Remotely
When the pandemic forced high school teacher Cathy Cluck to rethink her teaching strategy, she went on a "Great American History Road Trip," holding virtual lessons along the way. → Read More
Year In Review: 18 Things That Made Vermont Smile In 2018
The year is wrapping up, and throughout 2018 we heard a number of stories from our state that put a smile on the faces of Vermonters. Need a pick me up? → Read More
July 1: Vermont Legalizes Limited Amounts Of Recreational Cannabis
Sunday marks the first day small amounts of cannabis are legal for those 21 and older in Vermont. Here's what you need to know. → Read More
Pot Glossary: Cannabis Terms For Vermonters
When it comes to cannabis, there are a ton of terms that get thrown around in laws, in conversation and on products or advertisements. → Read More
You Asked, We Answered: Vermont's Recreational Pot Law
On July 1, Vermont's Act 86 makes it legal for adults 21+ to possess an ounce of marijuana and cultivate a small number of marijuana plants under state law → Read More
Will Scott Sign? With Days To Go Before Deadline, Legislature Passes Third Budget Of 2018
The Vermont Legislature Tuesday afternoon gave final approval to its third state budget of the 2018 legislative session. But with six days now until the → Read More
What Would A State Government Shutdown Mean For Vermonters?
The current state budget funds Vermont till the end of the day June 30, and Montpelier has yet to work out a plan for next year. Here's what could happen → Read More
It's Going To Be Wicked Hot Today. Here's How To Stay Safe
A heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. Monday for parts of Chittenden, Addison, Rutland and Windsor counties in Vermont, as temperatures → Read More
What Questions Do You Have About Marijuana Legalization In Vermont?
Act 86 — allowing possession of up to an ounce of marijuana under state law — goes into effect July 1 . With less than a month to go, what do you want to → Read More
Here Are The Bills Scott Signed, And The Ones He's Run The Clock Out On
In the last four days, 41 bills have become law in Vermont. Here's a breakdown of what they are, what they do and when they go into effect. → Read More
Here's What Gov. Phil Scott's Vetoed, So Far
Gov. Phil Scott vetoed four bills Tuesday including one that would've raised the minium wage to $15 by 2024. Scott also vetoed legislation that woulve → Read More
Meet Ray Vega: The New Host Of 'Friday Night Jazz' Shares Songs Of Significance
This Friday night, trumpeter, percussionist, composer, arranger and educator Ray Vega takes over as the new host of Friday Night Jazz. To introduce you to → Read More