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When Officer Nicholas O'Malley fatally wounded Stephonson King while attempting an arrest, he became what officials say is the first officer charged for manslaughter while on-duty in decades, marking a historic moment in police accountability. Still union leaders debate over the nature of his arrest while others question why his body-cam footage has not been released. Which part of the incident do you think the public needs more information about?
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When the nation’s top counterterrorism official resigns before a war, it’s a warning sign. Joe Kent says Iran posed no imminent threat so why push for conflict?
History shows that Americans have questioned the cost of war long before the government admitted mistakes. And when the people responsible for assessing danger say it wasn’t there, it forces us to ask: What are we really fighting for?
Share your thoughts below.
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It's official! Rep. Jasmine Crockett has officially loss Texas Democratic Senate primary . However with her loss comes amid renewed debate over how influencer commentary can shape perceptions especially after a viral clip dismissed her campaign without context, sparking backlash tied to the long history of underestimating Black women in politics. From platform power to media narratives, moments like this raise real questions about how early judgments can impact candidates’ momentum. So what do you think: was it her platform, the media headwinds, or something else entirely that contributed to her loss?
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This winter is one of New England's worst in years. But is this year's snow really something to write home about, or have New Englanders just gotten... wimpy? Here's what residents — and GBH News meteorologist Dave Epstein — have to say. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIn6h...
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As America celebrates its 100th Black History Month, many wonder if the holiday is still relevant in 2026! With DEI rollbacks creating an especially divisive period in this country, Rooted talks to scholars, community artivists, and entertainers to figure out what is the value of Black History Month a century later.
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With this year's Winter Olympics underway, The Curiosity Desk's Edgar B Herwick III sat down with the figure skating officials who decide who becomes a champion. ⛸️🏅 Learn more about how the sport is judged here: https://youtu.be/sEqsMwxFb3c
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Would you live in an empty office building? Learn more about how Boston is turning unused office space into new housing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xgGI...
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Boston is offering developers big incentives to turn empty offices into new housing. GBH News followed one developer for 15 months, from planning to the final move-in. Check out how offices can become housing by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xgGI...
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The U.S. Mint pressed its last penny today. Will you miss the one-cent coin? In this video, we asked people what they think. 💰
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Today is the start of #TransgenderAwarenessWeek. Bunny came out as trans in her 60s. She now lives with other LGBTQ+ seniors at the Pryde, New England's first affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly retirement community. Her story is one of many across the country, where trans rights are still in jeopardy today. Watch her story here. 💗🏳️⚧️
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