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At the dawn of the social media era, Belle Gibson became a pioneering wellness influencer - telling the world how she beat cancer with an alternative diet. Her bestselling cookbook and online app provided her success, respect, and a connection to the cancer-battling influencer she admired the most. But a curious journalist with a sick wife began asking questions that even those closest to Belle began to wonder. Was the online star faking her cancer and fooling the world? Kaitlyn Dever stars in the Netflix hit series Apple Cider Vinegar . Inspired by true events, the dramatized story follows Belle’s journey from self-styled wellness thought leader to disgraced con artist. It also explores themes of hope and acceptance - and how far we’ll go to maintain it. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews executive producer Samantha Strauss. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Apple Cider Vinegar yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…
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MA educators cite chaos, fear following Trump’s directives Massachusetts educators say President Donald Trump's threat to pause all federal grant programs has created instability for schools and their students. A federal judge temporarily blocked the order and it was later paused by the White House, but not before affecting child care and Head Start payments in the state and sowing doubt about the future of school meals. Jessica Tang, president of the American Federation of Teachers-Massachusetts, said she heard from families and school staff worried about their health care and job security. ...(Read More)
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MA educators cite chaos, fear following Trump’s directives Massachusetts educators say President Donald Trump's threat to pause all federal grant programs has created instability for schools and their students. A federal judge temporarily blocked the order and it was later paused by the White House, but not before affecting child care and Head Start payments in the state and sowing doubt about the future of school meals. Jessica Tang, president of the American Federation of Teachers-Massachusetts, said she heard from families and school staff worried about their health care and job security. ...(Read More)
MA boosts high degree attainment rate but students question affordability Massachusetts remains a national leader in educational degree attainment, according to a new report . The latest data from Lumina Foundation showed 63% of residents hold a college degree or other credential compared to the national average of nearly 55%. Ginette Saimprevil, executive director of the nonprofit Bottom Line Massachusetts, which advises low income and first generation students, said the state benefits from the sheer number of postsecondary institutions but affordability puts many schools out of reach. ... (Read More)…
MA community action agencies aim to restore antipoverty funds Community action agencies in Massachusetts are asking state lawmakers to boost antipoverty programs as federal aid remains in limbo. Gov. Maura Healy chose not to fund the agencies' line item in her proposed budget , putting critical services for people coping with food and housing insecurity at risk. ... (Read More)…
Expanded tax credits, free tax service help MA families get ahead Community action agencies in Massachusetts called the state's expanded tax credits "powerful antipoverty tools" and they are offering free tax prep services to help families get ahead. The state's Earned Income Tax Credit grew to 40% of the federal rate last year, while the Child and Family Tax Credit is now $440. Clare Higgins, executive director of Community Action Pioneer Valley, said it means more money in working peoples' pockets, helping them pay for child care, transportation, diapers and rent. ... (Read More)…
MA educators cite chaos, fear following Trump’s directives Massachusetts educators say President Donald Trump's threat to pause all federal grant programs has created instability for schools and their students. A federal judge temporarily blocked the order and it was later paused by the White House, but not before affecting child care and Head Start payments in the state and sowing doubt about the future of school meals. Jessica Tang, president of the American Federation of Teachers-Massachusetts, said she heard from families and school staff worried about their health care and job security. ... (Read More)…
Educator pay, medical leave top MA teachers union legislative priorities Establishing minimum salaries for educators and school staff will be a top priority for the Massachusetts Teachers Association this legislative session. The union is backing a bill to ensure K-12 support staff receive a minimum salary of $55,000 a year, while teachers would earn a minimum of $70,000. Union President Max Page said pay raises could reduce the number of bargaining campaigns across the state. ... (Read More)…
MA company ends production of genetically modified Atlantic salmon Conservation groups are celebrating the end of a Massachusetts-based biotech company's pursuit of bringing genetically altered Atlantic salmon to market. AquaBounty was the first company to get regulatory approval from the Food and Drug Administration to sell a genetically modified animal for human consumption in 2015, but it faced continuous legal challenges and consumer pushback. Dana Perls, food and technology senior program manager with Friends of the Earth, said people just don't want to eat it. ... (Read More)…
Southeast Asian refugees in MA fear deportation, seek Biden pardon Southeast Asian refugees at risk of deportation in Massachusetts are asking President Biden to pardon them before he leaves office. Deportations skyrocketed under the first Trump administration with removals of Cambodians up nearly 300%. Kevin Lam, campaign coordinator for the Southeast Asian Freedom Network, said many Vietnam War refugees lacked the resources to apply for citizenship and risk being separated from their families once again. ... (Read More)…
Federal funds boost climate-focused MA transportation projects Massachusetts will benefit from more than $100 million in new federal funding for various transportation projects. Neighborhoods divided by busy roadways in Somerville, Mattapan and Pittsfield will be reconnected with new street-level pathways while more than 400 new electric-vehicle charging ports will be installed statewide. Quentin Palfrey, director of federal funds and infrastructure for the Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration and Finance, said funds will also improve more than 50 high-risk rail crossings. ... (Read More)…
Rightward shifts in solid blue MA ignite Democrats’ ‘listening tour’ Massachusetts Democrats hope a virtual " listening tour " will help clarify voters' rightward shift in last year's election. While Vice President Kamala Harris easily won the deep-blue state with more than 60% of the vote , President-elect Donald Trump improved his 2020 results by roughly four percentage points, flipping dozens of towns he previously lost. Steve Kerrigan, chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, said it is time for the party to regroup. ... (Read More)…
Boston gun violence memorial reveals people behind statistics CORRECTION: The next stop for the exhibit is the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, not the Detroit Institute of Arts. (1:30 p.m. MDT, Jan. ... (Read More)
Report: Only half of phone companies use required anti-robocall technology More than three years after a federal law was passed requiring phone companies to install anti-robocall technology, fewer than half of those companies are in compliance. The latest report on scam calls and texts finds that while robocalls are down roughly 17%, Americans still endure billions of these distractions every month. Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog director for the Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group , said not only are robocalls annoying - they add unnecessary stress to everyday life. ... (Read More)…
Sindicatos y cooperativas de MA abordan histórica brecha de riqueza Sindicatos y cooperativas de trabajadores de Massachusetts unen sus fuerzas para ayudar a combatir la histórica brecha de riqueza del estado. Los datos del censo muestran que sólo un puñado de hogares tienen ingresos promedio casi 14 veces superiores a los del 20% más pobre. Kevin O'Brien es un trabajador-propietario de la cooperativa sindicalizada Worx Printing en Worcester. ... (Read More)…
MA unions, worker co-ops tackle historic wealth gap Massachusetts unions and worker-owned cooperatives are joining forces to help tackle the state's historic wealth gap. Census data show just a handful of households now have average incomes nearly 14 times larger than the bottom 20%. Kevin O'Brien is a worker-owner with the unionized Worx Printing Cooperative in Worcester. ... (Read More)…
Federal regulators urged to consider wildlife in MA transmission plans Wildlife advocates want federal regulators to consider habitats and migratory routes, when planning new transmission infrastructure in Massachusetts and nationwide. Transmission lines can act like highways - interfering with wildlife's ability to move, reproduce, or find seasonal homes. Veronica Ung-Kono is a transmission specialist with the National Wildlife Federation. ... (Read More)…
MA state grants boost rural economies, climate resilience Rural communities across Massachusetts are benefiting from state grants aimed at strengthening the local food supply and building climate resilience. State officials have awarded nearly $4 million to help farmers improve soil health, upgrade irrigation systems and prepare for extreme weather events, including the current critical drought conditions . Ashley Randle, commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, said farms are helping the state meet its ambitious climate goals . ... (Read More)…
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