Podcasts

The Slave’s Cause

8/10: Professor Manisha Sinha, author of “The Slave’s Cause: A History of Abolition;”  Cool Films with Larry Hott” on “Eat That Question”—about Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention; Vaya con Munoz—with Natalia Munoz, who returned from Puerto Rico last night.

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Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

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The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

18 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.

1 day ago in Local

Belchertown’s Cold Spring School Closing

Belchertown’s youngest students will attend different schools this fall following the closure of Cold Spring School. The 72-year-old building held…

1 day ago in Local

South Hadley Select Board To Vote On Potential Override ballot question

South Hadley voters could face another override decision as soon as September. Four of five Select Board members have signaled…

2 days ago in National

Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.