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- The Guantanamo Bay prison is 20 years old. These Vermonters worked for years to free one detainee June 23, 2022This hour, host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with attorney David Sleigh and Leslie Gensberg, widow of attorney Bob Gensberg, about their yearslong efforts to free one "Gitmo" detainee, Abdul Zahir.Mikaela Lefrak, Matthew F. Smith
- Vermont Primary Election 2022: Democrats debate in race for lieutenant governor June 22, 2022This hour, host Mikaela Lefrak moderates a debate with the four Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor.Connor Cyrus, Matthew F. Smith
- Disease, Argentina's 'dirty war' forge unlikely friendship in 'What Ben Franklin Would Have Told Me' June 21, 2022Host Connor Cyrus chats with the author Donna Gordon and her debut novel What Ben Franklin Would Have Told Me.Connor Cyrus, Matthew F. Smith
- Health update: COVID-19 vaccines approved for under 5, Vermont testing sites close June 21, 2022This hour, host Connor Cyrus talks with state Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine about the COVID-19 vaccine for the youngest Vermonters and other virus news.Connor Cyrus, Matthew F. Smith, Tedra Meyer
BBC Technology News
- Instagram: Video selfies trial to verify age of teens June 24, 2022The Meta-owned app is trialling new verification methods to ensure teens meet platform age rules.
- Toyota recalls electric cars over concerns about loose wheels June 24, 2022The bZ4X is the Japanese motor industry giant's first mass-produced all-electric vehicle.
- Two killed as Nio electric car falls from third floor office in Shanghai June 24, 2022Pictures show a gaping hole in the side of car maker Nio's Shanghai HQ, and a smashed vehicle below.
- The staff shortage slowing down air cargo and bags June 23, 2022A lack of skilled cargo handlers is now hampering the booming air freight business too.
- Netflix cuts 300 more jobs after subscriptions fall June 23, 2022In April the streaming giant reported its first subscriber loss in more than a decade.
Burlington Free Press
- Gov. Scott picks former deputy AG to take place of T.J. Donovan June 26, 2022Gov. Phil Scott has appointed former deputy attorney general Susanne Young to replace T.J. Donovan who stepped down on June 20 for another job.
- Gov. Scott visits Swanton manufacturer to highlight workforce measures June 26, 2022Gov. Phil Scott held a press conference at Vermont Precision Tools in Swanton where he touted the steps he's taken to enhance the state's workforce.
- Screams and cries: Abortion providers recall moment Roe v. Wade was overturned, haunting patient reactions June 26, 2022Some abortion providers had to deny care after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Friday. Others mourned, but vowed to continue fighting.
- Twin State results for 2022: How Vermont fared vs. New Hampshire June 26, 2022Results from the 2022 Twin State field hockey, baseball, lacrosse and hockey games.
- Vermonter Taylor Bowen makes college decision live on CBS Sports HQ June 26, 2022Jericho, Vermont's Taylor Bowen will head to Florida State, the star basketball player announced on CBS Sports HQ on Saturday in Essex.