The latest New England stories on topics like climate change and the environment, the economy, health, racial equity, culture and politics — as reported by newsrooms of the New England News Collaborative, a nine-station consortium of the region's top public media organizations.
From making a living to saving lives: spent fishing nets are snaring Russian drones in Ukraine
Local fishing nets, once bound for recycling, are now saving lives in Ukraine. The spent nets are being repurposed to protect soldiers from Russian drone attacks.
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Air Force unit suspends use of Sig Sauer pistols after shooting death of airman
The incident has prompted the Air Force's Global Strike Command to pause use of the New Hampshire-made M18 pistol. -
Out-of-this-world, James Beard-nominated ice cream shop arrives in New Haven from San Juan
The co-owner of Vía Láctea explains what drew him to plant-based ice cream — and Connecticut. -
Batteries are playing a bigger role in keeping the lights on during New England heat waves
During June's heat wave, batteries and solar played a major role in keeping power reliable and lowering costs. It's a trend that is expected to continue in the future for the region. -
For blind and low-vision nature lovers, birding is 'by ear'
A New England group joined a national bird count to spread the joy of birding and make it more accessible to everyone. -
These places west of Boston might have a better claim as the birthplace of the Revolution
The British had already lost control of most of Massachusetts before the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
