GBH lays off 13 staff at American Experience, pauses production of new documentaries
The move follows Congress' clawback of $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Judge hears closing arguments in foreign academics' free speech case
Don Quixote, Henry II and other references came up in case about revoked green cards and student visas.
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Teen substance use detox center in Worcester is closing
Community Healthlink runs the round-the-clock detox program and says it’s the only one of its kind across the state. -
Judge turns back challenge to MBTA housing law
Several Massachusetts towns sued, arguing the law is unenforcable because it is an unfunded mandate. -
Trump is trying to ban states from regulating AI. State lawmakers are pushing back.
With the potential for deepfake campaign ads or setting prices by consumers’ preferences, Massachusetts legislators worry about “such a broad and encompassing” 10-year pause on AI regulations. -
For blind and low-vision nature lovers, birding is 'by ear'
A New England group joined a national bird count to spread the joy of birding and make it more accessible to everyone. -
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