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8/23 at WBUR CitySpace: The ARTery's Massachusetts Favorite Of The Tiny Desk. Buy tickets here.
Good Morning Boston,
☀️ Sunshine and low humidity. Highs 82-87.
Our favorite Tiny Desk Contest entry from Massachusetts may be Frances Forever, but her band is not the only talented entry worth listening to. If you're looking for new music to power you through your Monday, take a listen to all of our top picks from the contest in the playlist below.
— Meagan McGinnes
@meaganmcginnes
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The Rundown
1. Harvard's 'Vocarium' Offers A Unique Record Of History
Imagine a library for voices. A place where you can sit around a table and listen to recordings with friends. That was the Harvard Vocarium.
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2. With Epstein's Death, Accusers Seek New Legal Recourse
With Jeffrey Epstein's death by apparent suicide on Saturday, his accusers lost any chance to watch him stand trial -- but they may still have other ways to pursue justice.
3. 'This Is Not Going To Be Easy': El Paso Students Start School In Wake Of Tragedy
All last week, teachers and administrators were in professional development, talking through what happened, and brainstorming ways to help students.
4. Elizabeth Warren's New Plan On Guns Has A Goal: Reduce Gun Deaths By 80%
Warren said the first step toward meeting her goal is immediate administrative action, which includes a range of ideas such as requiring background checks, investigating the NRA, and revoking licenses for gun dealers who break the law.
5. Wood Turtles Clawing Back (With A Little Help From Their Friends)
“Roads in and of themselves are probably the biggest problem for many of our rare turtle species in Massachusetts.”
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- A Plymouth County man tested positive for the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus — the state's first human case since 2013.
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- Hospitals can help the chronically homeless --high users of Emergency Departments -- find housing, write Dr. Alister Martin and David Velasquez in this commentary.
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EARTHWHILE
It's Electri-Flying: Cape Air Pioneers Flights Without Fossil Fuels
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Seals On Cape Cod Are More Than Just Shark Bait. Read more.
5 Takeaways For New England From U.N. Report On Climate Change And Land Use. Read more.
On Dorchester Waterfront, Climate Resilience Is A Sticking Point For Neighbors And Developer. Read more.
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Listen To Our Playlist Of Massachusetts' Tiny Desk Contest Entries
To celebrate the wide range of music being made in the Bay State, here's a playlist of songs from Massachusetts musicians who entered their videos into NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest.
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Before you go: The lemonade business is booming.
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